i hear ya on that one Bree- but i'm perfectly healthy- aside from being overweight- sure i know my weight could lead to problems in the future but nothing in the immediate, and i could end up being one of those people who smoke and eat whatever they want their whole life and live to be 110. maybe this mindset will be my demise- maybe you're right and i should think more like u and devan- BEFORE its too late. but at the same time, i don't want to feel like im dieting or feel like i'm restricted because i think if i felt like i can never eat a baked potato with bacon and cheeze and chives and butter and sourcream again or i will die, i will get depressed or something and give up. anyways, lots of food for thought. thanks