You are to be commended Charlee. Sticking to the program is THE secret to any diet or lifestyle change. It takes a lot of determination and will power. Let's face it, it is hard. But, obviously you have the Power! Hang in there girl and good luck to the rest of us who are getting on the bandwagon. Oh yea, one or two cups of the green tea a day is enough. I need my metabolism jumpstarted. I need to get off my rear. All you gals keep us posted with how you are doing. Also, what do you girls put in your cabbage soup?