You're right Charlee. If I need a little extra..... Veggies are the way to go. There are a few of them like corn and carrots that you've gotta watch but you know that already. I like pickles too. Since my DH was doing the thing too it made it a lot easier. If my helpings began to grow, he would point it out and vice versa. We had fun. Looks like we are headed for more fun too cause he's gotta get back in tune too. Also EXERCISE and I agree, the green tea seems to help. I use decaf hot green tea with Truvia.