Thanks for the input, everyone. I bought that book and just from the first few pages, put sort of a game plan together for today. Unfortunately (or fortunately?) hunger is not usually a problem for me in the afternoon, which is why I know I'm not getting enough in me throughout the day. Also, I am never sure what's going to make me nauseous at this point. My favorite cereal and fruit bars did me in a couple of days ago. Anyway, I made that smoothie recipe in the book w/1/2 cup ff yogurt, 1 cup fruit juice, and 1/2 a banana. Mixed it all together with my handy dandy Braun hand-held thinga-ma-jigger. Had that first thing this a.m., then before I left for work, coffee and a ww trail mix bagel w/cc. For the rest of the day, I am armed with a PBJ and an apple for lunch, the rest of the banana, a sandwich baggy of dried apricots and prunes, and some Triscuits. I think I also still have some brown rice in the fridge here at work. I'm gonna hit the store tonight for some frozen fruit for the smoothies, some of those Laughing Cow cheeses that I can keep here at work, and we'll see what else looks decent. Holly - I love string cheese, but it doesn't love me. One stick of that and no bathroom for me for at least 24 hrs. Hey! Just had a thought! Maybe that's what I should eat before my trail runs instead of anti-diarrhea meds!!

leslie - sounds like you have a great plan going!! Nancy Clark is big on peanut butter -- YIPPPEEEEE!! i LOVE peanut butter!! just have to watch the portions holly -- great tips!! the V-8 is a great way to get veggies in if you can't fit them in in solid form and i really like the mini baby bell lite cheese and the laughing cow cheese and speaking of those Fiber One bars --- does anyone have GI disturbance from those?? they don't agree with me at all

Jlynne, do NOT be depressed about getting older. Think back to how much better shape you're in than when you were, say 50? I will be 60 in May and am delighted that I only feel 52 or so. Not sure how I look! Denise et al., I think one might have to work up to the Fiber One bars if you're not already eating a lot of fiber.. I try to eat lots of green peppers and other high fiber veggies throughout the week, which, sorry for being real here, keeps the colon cleaned out! So, I use Fiber One bars as an "adjunct" to the rest of the diet and yes, my stomach is sometimes in turmoil, but I think that is a good thing as it is getting "adjusted" to a cleaner way of life. I rely on fiber more than anything else to lose weight.

JLynne - I bought the Eat this not That grocery store book a couple of weeks ago and love it. It was eye opening in many ways. I like the Fiber One bars - but only eat them when I need a litte something sweet and chocolate. Of course with chocolate out of the picture until Easter - they are just sitting in the cupboard. I am happy to say that I am finally at 136 solid on the scale this morning. I was begining to wonder if I was ever going to actually loose any weight. 2 more pounds and I'll be happy!!