i don't usually care to say what i would have if i could, no use dwelling on that, but a thread like what i did not have, that works for me. it is a small victory in a large battle. over the last couple of weeks i've been making several sweet treats i can't have and a few favorites my family hasn't had in awhile, and it takes all i have to not get into that stuff as it is my old favorites too. i like to be able to say, hey, it was tough, but i didn't give in. especially since i've had several days over the last few weeks where i've literally had to go hungry just to drop a little weight. that is highly depressing and discouraging to me. every little pick me up i can get helps.