thanks Mark. I do have juice right away, but i water it down then sometimes don't eat for a while...so i'll increase that. and you're right. i think i flounder for a while trying to decide how to spend my day...what version of nothing to do when...and that gets me down. i've been meaning to be more disciplined about yoga/meditation. no reason not to do that first thing. sometimes i want to get out and walk before it gets hot, but then i sit around and mope after that. haha! anyway, i'll try your suggestions.