I'm on South Beach, but I haven't strayed very far from phase 1. I keep a glass of water nearby at all times... hungry? Drink a big glass of water.

I snack on raw cauliflour 3-4 times a day.

Make all your salad dressings low fat and low carb, such as "Maple Valley Balsalmic Vinegarette", 1 gram carbs, 5 calories!!! Look at salad dressings. Some have ridiculoulsy high calories.

Calories are the key.

Open a "fitday" account and keep track of ALL FOODS EVERY DAY! www.fitday.com

For me, I just feel a little hungry all the time and I've gotten used to it. Some people can't stand that feeling, but I don't mind.

I have 40 pounds to go and I don't think it will be a problem.

When it's all over, I'll re-adjust my calorie intake to around 2000 and continue recording them on Fitday. If 2000 is too much, I'll cut it back to 1900. If I keep losing, I'll bump it to 2200.

Calories are the key. Cutting carbs is great, but it's not the complete answer. There are so many HIGH CALORIE foods that keep us from losing. Eat low calorie substitutes.

I used to eat red meat every day. Now I only eat it once a week... WHY??? Because red meat has 2-3 times more calories than chicken or fish!!!

I don't really think anything can stop me. (Lost another pound today... )