Thanks everyone. I do feel good so far. And am eating a variety of fruits (yogurt, apples, grapes, strawberries, bananas) and veggies (carrots, green beans, celery, beets) during the day. I also am not "depriving" myself if I want something, I eat it (including pretzels, or even a small cup of ice cream). I also do my aerobics every night before I allow myself to watch my soap on soapnet at 10pm. If I don't workout, I don't allow myself to watch General Hospital (which I can't see during the day since I work full time). I know alot of my first week's weight is water weight. I have done a complete 360 with eating and working out. Up til last week it was all fast food and no exercise at all. I am going back to my 5 small meals rather than 3 big ones. I feel fuller longer and seem to have alot more energy.