Thanks for your replies, they really do help! My mom is on this diet also and is doing well. The motivating words really do help, because at times you just feel like giving up......but Im starting back to this WOL right now! I am determined to get back up and continue on!!!!! Its really motivational to have someone doin this with you when u first start again, so maybe Ill look for a buddy on this forum. Thanks everyone.....your words really do help, on my way again! Dee