Scarsdale March 1 through March 15

12yrslater · 03-05-2007, 07:43 AM

THE SCARSDALE MEDICAL 14-DAY DIET
Where no portion is indicated, you can eat as much as you like.
Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed.

Between meals you can snack on carrots, celery, and low sodium vegetable broth

BREAKFAST EVERY DAY:
One half grapefruit -if not available,use fruits* in season
One slice of protein bread**, toasted, no spread added
Coffee /tea (no sugar, cream or milk, no honey)

MONDAY

Lunch:
Assorted cold cuts***
Tomatoes - sliced, broiled, or stewed
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Fish or shellfish, any kind
Combination salad, any greens and vegetables as you wish
One slice protein bread toasted
Grapefruit - if not available, use fruits in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

TUESDAY

Lunch:
Fruit salad, any combination of fruits
[substitute lunch recommended - see bottom of page]
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Plenty of broiled, lean hamburger (see Meat & Poultry link for info)
Tomatoes, lettuce, celery, olives (limit 4), cucumbers
and/or Brussels Sprouts
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

WEDNESDAY

Lunch:
Tuna fish or salmon salad (oil drained off)
with lemon and vinegar dressing
Grapefruit, or melon, or fruit in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Sliced roast lamb***, all visible fat removed
Salad of lettuce,tomatoes,cucumbers,celery
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

*** Can be subsituted with fish, seafood, chicken or turkey, or veg protein

THURSDAY

Lunch:
Two eggs, any style (no fat used in cooking)
Low-fat cottage cheese
Zucchini, or string beans, or sliced/stewed tomatoes
One slice of protein bread, toasted
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Roast, broiled or barbequed chicken (skin and visible fat removed before eating)
Plenty of spinach, green peppers, string beans
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

FRIDAY

Lunch:
Assorted cheese slices (preferably lowfat)
Spinach, all you want
One slice of protein bread, toasted
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Fish or shellfish
Combination salad (any fresh vegetables desired, raw or cooked)
One slice of protein bread, toasted
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

SATURDAY

Lunch:
Fruit salad, any combination of fruits
[substitute lunch recommended]
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Roast turkey or chicken
Salad of tomatoes and lettuce
Grapefruit or fruit in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

SUNDAY

Lunch:
Cold or hot turkey or chicken
Tomatoes, carrots, cooked cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower
Grapefruit, or fruit in season
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

Dinner:
Plenty of broiled (grilled) steak, all visible fat removed before eating; any cut of steak you wish- sirloin, porterhouse, London broil, etc.
Salad of lettuce, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes (sliced or cooked)
Brussels Sprouts
Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water

*allowed fruit substitutes
READ the FRUITS link on the left for more detailed info.

**protein bread substitutes
READ the PROTEIN BREAD link on the left for more info & list.

***cold cuts
your choice - lean meats, chicken, turkey
READ the MEAT & POULTRY link on the left for more info & list.

NOTES:
Cooking with herbs, seasonings, spices, grated onion, minced parsley is recommended.
Salt, Non-stick vegetable spray, cocktail sauce, ketchup, chili sauce & mustard are all permitted, but should be used within MODERATION.
Vegetables not permitted are corn, peas, potatoes, lentils and any beans, except green or waxed.
Where no portion is indicated, you can eat as much as you like.
Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed.
Between meals you can snack on carrots, celery, and low sodium vegetable broth
Count your calories - they should be between 850 - 1000 a day.
SCARSDALE MEDICAL DIET- SUBSTITUTE LUNCH
If you wish, you may substitute the following lunch for any lunch, any day, on the Scarsdale Medical Diet.
One half cup low-fat pot cheese or cottage cheese,
mixed with One tablespoon of low-fat sour cream
Sliced fruit, all you want
6 halves of walnuts or pecans, whole or chopped, and mixed with the above or sprinkled over the fruit
Coffee/tea/no-sugar diet soda of any flavor
(Tip: puree the cottage cheese & sour cream to make a whipped topping, serve over mixed berries & top w/ chopped nuts for a "sundae")

SECOND WEEK OF SCARSDALE MEDICAL DIET
Repeat all menus of the first week. It's as simple as that. If after fourteen days, you still need to lose weight, switch to Keep-Trim Eating for two weeks, [before going back on the SMD.]
Read The Two On Two Off and Keep Trim Links

12yrslater · 03-05-2007, 07:50 AM

Mayflyon

Good luck and post often

Dina - OMG Dina, I love love love love your hair! You look awesome in your siggy pic! BTW - Happy Belated Anniversary!!! And

back. YOU CAN SOOO DO THIS DINA. My gosh, if you stick to plan by May 5th you can lose a ton. YOU CAN DO IT! I don't know if you have stuck long enough to get on KT but what a relief. It's kind of a lil' reward for doing so well on SMD. I have been eating healthy and my portions are finally in control!

The best part? I am still losing!

I even managed to not scarf down all the food at my party on Saturday! That's a shocker for me

I ate mostly protein. My one bad decision? One cupcake. Not too bad eh

Amy -

KUTGW!

Carbkinky -

WTG!

Hi Mary

So as of this AM I am officially down to 211.

I can almost taste being in ONEDERLAND!

MLR · 03-05-2007, 08:08 AM

Hi Pati, I started one last night too. Just got back from vacation so thats why I wasnt able to start a new one.

12yrslater · 03-05-2007, 08:19 AM

I didn't see it ? UGH. Sorry....I will look for it!

deemac · 03-05-2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12yrslater

Mayflyon

Good luck and post often

Dina - OMG Dina, I love love love love your hair! You look awesome in your siggy pic! BTW - Happy Belated Anniversary!!! And

back. YOU CAN SOOO DO THIS DINA. My gosh, if you stick to plan by May 5th you can lose a ton. YOU CAN DO IT! I don't know if you have stuck long enough to get on KT but what a relief. It's kind of a lil' reward for doing so well on SMD. I have been eating healthy and my portions are finally in control!

The best part? I am still losing!

I even managed to not scarf down all the food at my party on Saturday! That's a shocker for me

I ate mostly protein. My one bad decision? One cupcake. Not too bad eh

Amy -

KUTGW!

Carbkinky -

WTG!

Hi Mary

So as of this AM I am officially down to 211.

I can almost taste being in ONEDERLAND!

Thank you

You are doing Awesome

12yrslater · 03-05-2007, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deemac

Thank you

You are doing Awesome

Thanks Dina! The most difficult was the first 3 or 4 days! KT is lovely

amygirl_011 · 03-06-2007, 08:13 AM

Hey I have a question for you all...

How much did you guys, those who have done it, lost on KT? The book says 3-4 pounds... and I was just wondering if that is accurate?

12yrslater · 03-06-2007, 08:23 AM

Seems about true for me. I am on a weightloss challenge somewhere else and our weekly weigh ins are Mondays. Last Monday I weighed in at 214. Yesterday I was at 211. Mind you, and that's that I have not been following KT as strictly as I should!

DEDIKAYTED · 03-07-2007, 07:55 AM

Hello

I started Scarsdale today. I weighed in at a dreadful 165. I just have a question for you guys. Are you exercising with this program?

Thanks.

12yrslater · 03-07-2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEDIKAYTED

Hello

I started Scarsdale today. I weighed in at a dreadful 165. I just have a question for you guys. Are you exercising with this program?

Thanks.

Well, I don't exercise during the 2 weeks of SMD because the calories are low. I have been walking on the treadmill during KT tho'. Not much but something.

GOOD LUCK AND POST OFTEN

amygirl_011 · 03-07-2007, 01:31 PM

Welcome!!!

Yes, I am exercising during it 5-7 days a week. I feel that I have a ton of energy, and it really helps with the weight loss. I run for about 2 miles every day... if that helps any!

12yrslater · 03-07-2007, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amygirl_011

Welcome!!!

Yes, I am exercising during it 5-7 days a week. I feel that I have a ton of energy, and it really helps with the weight loss. I run for about 2 miles every day... if that helps any!

WHOA. You are good. I was told that you shouldn't exercise since the calories are low. Walking maybe but running?!?!

amygirl_011 · 03-07-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

WHOA. You are good. I was told that you shouldn't exercise since the calories are low. Walking maybe but running?!?!

Thanks! I heard that you shouldn't exercise with such low calories because it can make you really tired, and frankly, most people don't have enough stamina to exercise on SMD. However, I seem to be the exception.... because I have a TON of energy and I can exercise more on SMD then I could on Atkins!

mayflyon · 03-11-2007, 12:44 PM

Hey you guys! I weighed myself today and I've lost 7, that's SEVEN more pounds!! Thank you thank you for the inspiration! I'm so glad I'm back on Scarsdale!!

Debbie

madamebijoux · 03-12-2007, 07:03 AM

Hey everyone!

Hope you don't mind me butting in?!

Everytime I have started Scarsdales after 2 days I get a sore throat! I went to the doctors and he said it was due to the low calories I was eating!

Has anyone experienced after being on Scarsdale that they get a cold/sore throat etc?

Maybe I am eating too low amount of calories, what is your calorie intake on SMD?

Thanks!

Kate

12yrslater · 03-12-2007, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayflyon

Hey you guys! I weighed myself today and I've lost 7, that's SEVEN more pounds!! Thank you thank you for the inspiration! I'm so glad I'm back on Scarsdale!!

Debbie

WTG!!!!

12yrslater · 03-12-2007, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madamebijoux

Hey everyone!

Hope you don't mind me butting in?!

Everytime I have started Scarsdales after 2 days I get a sore throat! I went to the doctors and he said it was due to the low calories I was eating!

Has anyone experienced after being on Scarsdale that they get a cold/sore throat etc?

Maybe I am eating too low amount of calories, what is your calorie intake on SMD?

Thanks!

Kate

I haven't experienced that. I tend to keep my calories in the very low 1000s. Sometimes depending on the day I may go up....(I LOVE ME STEAKS

)

12yrslater · 03-12-2007, 09:07 AM

Soooo...who else is still here?

I am on SMD again

Two weeks off I misbehaved a tad

I am back on plan. I am however still losing

Down to 207 as this am

I WILL TAKE IT!!!!!

deemac · 03-13-2007, 12:00 PM

i'm here . I did terrible last week, what else is new. But I started back yesterday. I have a question, tonite it's hamburger- How many patties do you have? I was thinking of having 2 but that's 475 calories on fitday. Maybe I should just have one?

12yrslater · 03-13-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deemac

i'm here . I did terrible last week, what else is new. But I started back yesterday. I have a question, tonite it's hamburger- How many patties do you have? I was thinking of having 2 but that's 475 calories on fitday. Maybe I should just have one?

I don't do patties. I do the meat but I sautee (well, DH does) everything w/loads of veggies

Tonight he is sub-ing for lean steaks AND mushrooms YUM

MLR · 03-13-2007, 01:30 PM

Dina, just eat burger till you are full if its only one fine, if its 1 1/2 burgers ok if its 2 ok too but the more protein you eat the fuller you get so you may only need one plus a salad, thats all I usually can get down.

12yrslater · 03-13-2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MLR

Dina, just eat burger till you are full if its only one fine, if its 1 1/2 burgers ok if its 2 ok too but the more protein you eat the fuller you get so you may only need one plus a salad, thats all I usually can get down.

Good point, but I can eat cow til I pass out and still gnaw at some more!

So, unfortunately, I have to set limits!

deemac · 03-13-2007, 04:07 PM

I had the 2 I weighed it after I cooked it and it was 4.5 ounces, On fitday it's 340 calories so it's not that bad.

carbkinky · 03-13-2007, 05:13 PM

Well, I am still doing KT. I will start back on SMD on Thursday and will weigh that AM. My clothes are fitting sooo much better. I am afraid to get on the scale. TOM visited this week! I must to check progress. I will surely miss my skim milk (fat free half/half-evap skim milk) in my AM coffee on SMD. When I get within 5lbs of goal I am going to do some type of lightener in my coffee...may end up being lowfat calorie countdown!

12yrslater · 03-14-2007, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deemac

I had the 2 I weighed it after I cooked it and it was 4.5 ounces, On fitday it's 340 calories so it's not that bad.

That's actually really good!!!!

03-05-2007, 07:43 AM	#1
12yrslater MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,716 Gallery: 12yrslater Stats: 236.5/229/Under 200 (first goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Induction: 10/20/08	Scarsdale March 1 through March 15 THE SCARSDALE MEDICAL 14-DAY DIET Where no portion is indicated, you can eat as much as you like. Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. Between meals you can snack on carrots, celery, and low sodium vegetable broth BREAKFAST EVERY DAY: One half grapefruit -if not available,use fruits* in season One slice of protein bread, toasted, no spread added Coffee /tea (no sugar, cream or milk, no honey) MONDAY Lunch: Assorted cold cuts* Tomatoes - sliced, broiled, or stewed Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water Dinner: Fish or shellfish, any kind Combination salad, any greens and vegetables as you wish One slice protein bread toasted Grapefruit - if not available, use fruits in season Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water TUESDAY Lunch: Fruit salad, any combination of fruits [substitute lunch recommended - see bottom of page] Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water Dinner: Plenty of broiled, lean hamburger (see Meat & Poultry link for info) Tomatoes, lettuce, celery, olives (limit 4), cucumbers and/or Brussels Sprouts Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water WEDNESDAY Lunch: Tuna fish or salmon salad (oil drained off) with lemon and vinegar dressing Grapefruit, or melon, or fruit in season Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water Dinner: Sliced roast lamb*, all visible fat removed Salad of lettuce,tomatoes,cucumbers,celery Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water * Can be subsituted with fish, seafood, chicken or turkey, or veg protein THURSDAY Lunch: Two eggs, any style (no fat used in cooking) Low-fat cottage cheese Zucchini, or string beans, or sliced/stewed tomatoes One slice of protein bread, toasted Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water Dinner: Roast, broiled or barbequed chicken (skin and visible fat removed before eating) Plenty of spinach, green peppers, string beans Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water FRIDAY Lunch: Assorted cheese slices (preferably lowfat) Spinach, all you want One slice of protein bread, toasted Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water Dinner: Fish or shellfish Combination salad (any fresh vegetables desired, raw or cooked) One slice of protein bread, toasted Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water SATURDAY Lunch: Fruit salad, any combination of fruits [substitute lunch recommended] Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water Dinner: Roast turkey or chicken Salad of tomatoes and lettuce Grapefruit or fruit in season Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water SUNDAY Lunch: Cold or hot turkey or chicken Tomatoes, carrots, cooked cabbage, broccoli or cauliflower Grapefruit, or fruit in season Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water Dinner: Plenty of broiled (grilled) steak, all visible fat removed before eating; any cut of steak you wish- sirloin, porterhouse, London broil, etc. Salad of lettuce, cucumbers, celery, tomatoes (sliced or cooked) Brussels Sprouts Coffee/Tea/Diet Soda/Water allowed fruit substitutes READ the FRUITS link on the left for more detailed info. protein bread substitutes READ the PROTEIN BREAD link on the left for more info & list. cold cuts your choice - lean meats, chicken, turkey READ the MEAT & POULTRY link on the left for more info & list. NOTES: Cooking with herbs, seasonings, spices, grated onion, minced parsley is recommended. Salt, Non-stick vegetable spray, cocktail sauce, ketchup, chili sauce & mustard are all permitted, but should be used within MODERATION. Vegetables not permitted are corn, peas, potatoes, lentils and any beans, except green or waxed. Where no portion is indicated, you can eat as much as you like. Eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. Between meals you can snack on carrots, celery, and low sodium vegetable broth Count your calories - they should be between 850 - 1000 a day. SCARSDALE MEDICAL DIET- SUBSTITUTE LUNCH If you wish, you may substitute the following lunch for any lunch, any day, on the Scarsdale Medical Diet. One half cup low-fat pot cheese or cottage cheese, mixed with One tablespoon of low-fat sour cream Sliced fruit, all you want 6 halves of walnuts or pecans, whole or chopped, and mixed with the above or sprinkled over the fruit Coffee/tea/no-sugar diet soda of any flavor (Tip: puree the cottage cheese & sour cream to make a whipped topping, serve over mixed berries & top w/ chopped nuts for a "sundae") SECOND WEEK OF SCARSDALE MEDICAL DIET Repeat all menus of the first week. It's as simple as that. If after fourteen days, you still need to lose weight, switch to Keep-Trim Eating for two weeks, [before going back on the SMD.] Read The Two On Two Off and Keep Trim Links __________________ Pati ~~~SlimPossible Challenge~~~ TEAM REDUCERS WEEK ONE (WATER CHALLENGE): 10/27: 102 oz~10/28: 104 oz~10/29: 96 oz~10/30: 108~10/31: 100 oz~11/1: 96 oz** 100 pushups challenge 11/4/08 Week 1. Day one - COMPLETED

03-12-2007, 07:03 AM	#15
madamebijoux Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 107 Gallery: madamebijoux Stats: 197/197/140 Start Date: 24 March 2008	A question re. scarsdale Hey everyone! Hope you don't mind me butting in?! Everytime I have started Scarsdales after 2 days I get a sore throat! I went to the doctors and he said it was due to the low calories I was eating! Has anyone experienced after being on Scarsdale that they get a cold/sore throat etc? Maybe I am eating too low amount of calories, what is your calorie intake on SMD? Thanks! Kate

03-05-2007, 07:50 AM	#2
12yrslater MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,716 Gallery: 12yrslater Stats: 236.5/229/Under 200 (first goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Induction: 10/20/08	Mayflyon Good luck and post often Dina - OMG Dina, I love love love love your hair! You look awesome in your siggy pic! BTW - Happy Belated Anniversary!!! And back. YOU CAN SOOO DO THIS DINA. My gosh, if you stick to plan by May 5th you can lose a ton. YOU CAN DO IT! I don't know if you have stuck long enough to get on KT but what a relief. It's kind of a lil' reward for doing so well on SMD. I have been eating healthy and my portions are finally in control! The best part? I am still losing! I even managed to not scarf down all the food at my party on Saturday! That's a shocker for me I ate mostly protein. My one bad decision? One cupcake. Not too bad eh Amy - KUTGW! Carbkinky - WTG! Hi Mary So as of this AM I am officially down to 211. I can almost taste being in ONEDERLAND!

03-05-2007, 08:08 AM	#3
MLR Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 858 Gallery: MLR Stats: 136.8/130.6/125 5' 2" WOE: Crack The Fat Loss Code Start Date: July 14, 2008	Hi Pati, I started one last night too. Just got back from vacation so thats why I wasnt able to start a new one.

03-05-2007, 08:19 AM	#4
12yrslater MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,716 Gallery: 12yrslater Stats: 236.5/229/Under 200 (first goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Induction: 10/20/08	I didn't see it ? UGH. Sorry....I will look for it!

03-06-2007, 08:13 AM	#7
amygirl_011 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 969 Gallery: amygirl_011 Stats: 155/142.5/127 5"5	Hey I have a question for you all... How much did you guys, those who have done it, lost on KT? The book says 3-4 pounds... and I was just wondering if that is accurate?

03-06-2007, 08:23 AM	#8
12yrslater MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,716 Gallery: 12yrslater Stats: 236.5/229/Under 200 (first goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Induction: 10/20/08	Seems about true for me. I am on a weightloss challenge somewhere else and our weekly weigh ins are Mondays. Last Monday I weighed in at 214. Yesterday I was at 211. Mind you, and that's that I have not been following KT as strictly as I should!

03-07-2007, 07:55 AM	#9
DEDIKAYTED Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 54 Gallery: DEDIKAYTED	Hello I started Scarsdale today. I weighed in at a dreadful 165. I just have a question for you guys. Are you exercising with this program? Thanks.

03-07-2007, 01:31 PM	#11
amygirl_011 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 969 Gallery: amygirl_011 Stats: 155/142.5/127 5"5	Welcome!!! Yes, I am exercising during it 5-7 days a week. I feel that I have a ton of energy, and it really helps with the weight loss. I run for about 2 miles every day... if that helps any!

03-11-2007, 12:44 PM	#14
mayflyon Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 8 Gallery: mayflyon Stats: 198/140 WOE: trying to decide Start Date: Scarsdale	Hey you guys! I weighed myself today and I've lost 7, that's SEVEN more pounds!! Thank you thank you for the inspiration! I'm so glad I'm back on Scarsdale!! Debbie

03-12-2007, 09:07 AM	#18
12yrslater MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,716 Gallery: 12yrslater Stats: 236.5/229/Under 200 (first goal) WOE: Atkins Start Date: Induction: 10/20/08	Soooo...who else is still here? I am on SMD again Two weeks off I misbehaved a tad I am back on plan. I am however still losing Down to 207 as this am I WILL TAKE IT!!!!!

03-13-2007, 12:00 PM	#19
deemac MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 1,127 Gallery: deemac Start Date: everymeal	i'm here . I did terrible last week, what else is new. But I started back yesterday. I have a question, tonite it's hamburger- How many patties do you have? I was thinking of having 2 but that's 475 calories on fitday. Maybe I should just have one?

03-13-2007, 01:30 PM	#21
MLR Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 858 Gallery: MLR Stats: 136.8/130.6/125 5' 2" WOE: Crack The Fat Loss Code Start Date: July 14, 2008	Dina, just eat burger till you are full if its only one fine, if its 1 1/2 burgers ok if its 2 ok too but the more protein you eat the fuller you get so you may only need one plus a salad, thats all I usually can get down.

03-13-2007, 04:07 PM	#23
deemac MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Staten Island, New York Posts: 1,127 Gallery: deemac Start Date: everymeal	I had the 2 I weighed it after I cooked it and it was 4.5 ounces, On fitday it's 340 calories so it's not that bad.

03-13-2007, 05:13 PM	#24
carbkinky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 655 Gallery: carbkinky Stats: 149/128/118 WOE: low carb Start Date: January 2004 rollercoaster	Well, I am still doing KT. I will start back on SMD on Thursday and will weigh that AM. My clothes are fitting sooo much better. I am afraid to get on the scale. TOM visited this week! I must to check progress. I will surely miss my skim milk (fat free half/half-evap skim milk) in my AM coffee on SMD. When I get within 5lbs of goal I am going to do some type of lightener in my coffee...may end up being lowfat calorie countdown!