GreenL: Given what we know about your ability to cook, it is key that the Mrs. is on board with your new diet regimen, DFO. Yes, you'll miss those "comfort" foods and snacks, but most likely, once you get back on track, you'll find you can still enjoy some, in moderation, like once or twice a week, not every night. Try a variety of healthy snack foods, veggies or whatever, 'cause breaking that snack habbit is really hard. Take care of yourself man, we all want you around for a long time.

JBelle: btw, I eat those unsalted, unflavored almonds from the Costco cooking section. They taste like ... what was that term Taryn's little boy used to describe the mashed potatoes? Only they really do taste like that. And it's all good because try as you might, you can't eat more than 12 of 'em ever. yuk.

Dr. J: Some genetics allow tall, thin doctors that patients go to. You will not be like that ever. No fear however DFO. Exercise and eating alot of soluble fiber are the keys. But the really big key is "portions." Eat what you want, but eat alot less. Good luck as Lent is almost over so fasting is out, eating is in! Have you had any of that "Bambino's" White Cloth Pizza yet? This will be your test of "portionality".

MamaJD: According to the You! Diet by Dr. Oz, you can have wine. Red wine has lots of anti-oxidents. Since this book was on Oprah, and Dr. Oz is one of Oprah's "friends" on her radio network, this must work and must be true.

Jane Q. Citizen: Don't think of everything you can't eat, think of the things you can. I avoid fried foods, packaged foods and fast food. But I can assure you there's a lot of food out there that's good for you that's pretty tasty.

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