O.K.
I have to get ready to go somewhere and look pretty today, and I am so happy to be able to get back on my computer and the board, that I am unable to tear myself away when there is so much stuff to read that I missed.
This makes it all your guys'es fault!

I'm just keeeeeddding!! (SNL)

I know it is not the safest long-term diet, but I swear by an oldie:

The Beverly Hills Diet

Remember it?
1st day nothing but pineapple, 2nd nothing but strawberries, third only watermelon, etc. (you gotta read the book: maybe you can access it somewheres; I'll look) anyway, those first three days will drop 5 pounds right off you (swear) and sometimes thats what one needs to want to pursue losing weight!
Big note here: I am not a doctor! Some people had problems abusing this diet. Postassium challenged individuals should be really taking supplements. Do not blithely jump into it.
But it does work, helps clear out the system and one does feel glamourous! And no pills!
Hope this helps!

I bought two fresh pineapples and am starting it tomorrow! I will let you all know all it goes this time!