3 weeks after I started my new diet, I am T - 13lbs and counting! I am so excited! To be honest, after about the first week, I quit writing down all of my calories every day. I have a pretty good grasp on how much a serving size is, and how many calories are in most foods. After the first week, I realized that, for the most part, if I only eat one serving of things, I keep under my calorie limit (and often have room for a bowl of ice cream in the evening!). You have no idea how good it felt to get on the scale this morning and see that I am back down to where I was a year ago — after only 3 weeks! I’m telling you, this is an easy diet plan! I am not starving myself. I often have popcorn or apples for snacks, and I can still have a bit of chocolate. The main thing I am learning from this is the difference between “not hungry” and “full” after a meal. I used to eat until I was “full.” Now, I have one serving, and if I still feel hungry, I drink some water. Half an hour or an hour later, if I’m still hungry, I’ll get an apple or some popcorn. More often than not, I’m not really hungry. I’m just not “full.” I’ve also learned to quit eating out of boredom (that stems from having to write down everything I eat). I know that if I eat while I’m bored, I’ll have to skip out on some dinner or dessert later in the day. One of the great things about this plan is the reward. When I’ve done well, I can allow myself to have a soda or some dessert. It feels great!