Update

The diet has been going VERY well.  Both Ben and I have slimmed down quite noticably, and I feel like I have more energy.  I went back to my biological analysis lady and she said my blood is looking excellent and quite healthy and that I’m doing a really good job.

Every once in a while I "cheat" a little.  Moderation is key.  At Christmas I had a bite here and there of a few things that weren’t in my regular diet.  It’s nice that I don’t feel I need to gorge myself anymore.

I’ve tried new recipes; some have worked and some haven’t.

If you are interested I will continue to post them here with my thoughts on them.  It may even be good to do it for my own benefit.

I’m trying now to get a bit more serious about adding exercise into my daily routine, and see how that will effect me more yet.  I would like to tone up a bit, and add some weights to my routine.  I wonder how effective ankle weights may be on my daily walks, and if that is something I’d like to try.