tofi - thank you! I am thinking I am going to put raw fruit in the mix. I don't need to lose rapidly - I am really fine to lose steadily. I was just doing strict protein and a few veggies. I would rather increase my carbs and make it for the long haul than be so miserable and not last. I started and stopped in January because it just seemed too hard. But I do live on a lot of carbs normally, so I'd expect my body to be in shock to some degree. If I know I'm going to be better in a couple of days, I can hang in!! If I'm not better in a couple of days, I'm not sure what I'll do!