I started out the second week in Jan. and have lost 7 pounds, and this is April. My Doc gave me a diet to follow that used exchanges like diabetics use and so Im using that (1500 to 1800 cal a day) but using the SB guide lines. No sugar or white flour. The exchanges break down the starches, meats, milk, fats, veggie and fruits. I'm just watching the GI of the foods. This is my second day and so far I am sure I have made the right choice. The reason I went to the Doc's was that I have been having heart palpitations and shes going to put me on an event heart monitor for a month. I still havent gotten word on my bloodwork. Now Im intersested in getting some good recipes. Tonight I had a taco salad for dinner. I had a hamburger on an Ezekel bun for lunch and Ezekel toast with almond butter for breakfast. I also had an orange for a snack. I bought some Breyers no sugar ice cream for a snack tonight. Last night I had plain yogurt with bludberries and splenda. Vonnie