So happy you now have the resolve to stick with it. It really does work for most people. I am even more pleased to hear that your husband is coming along side you with this, it makes it so much the easier. My household is pretty independent. Husband and daughter both support 'my' diet but neither are willing to eat this way. Cooking meals does become something of a challlenge. They usually know when I try one of my LC recipes out on them. By the way, as my husband says, "throw out the scale". It can become your worst enemy. Judge your success by how you feel. Don't let the numbers control your life. Your size will definately change. Happy LCing!!!