Donna, that is why i am not really on any diet, because if i did i would be "off" often, and then i'd get down about it and spiral into comfort eating (WAAAY OFF) constantly. so yeah, just do the best you can. cut what corners you can. that's good that you are getting veggies on your sandwiches. some veggies is better than no veggies.

Beth, what can i say, you are a real diet trooper. it is hard to "observe" when you have company but don't worry i'm sure you'll get right back on it. a little break is ok. you have done so well. i'm very proud of you.

Mari, that IS a big achievement about the apple... i very seldom eat fruit. times when i do include when my parents feed me a slice of their (peeled) apple after dinner. IF i have an apple of my own accord, i will only eat it off the core, unpeeled, crunch munch. but we don't seem to get the juicy slightly-tart ones, plus mom harps how i shouldn't eat the skin with all the pesticides nowadays and she's probably right. i can't bring myself to sit down and set about with a knife and a plate for an apple, i'm sorry. so i totally respect your apple thing with hubby - i think that's way cool!

i think i might suggest we have pizza soon. we haven't had pizza in probably 6 months or more. dad doesn't care for it much. that or i'm going to break down and have a kebap sandwich one of these days.

~ waves ~