One thing that will admit to having missed is intense flavors. I think that is one of the reasons I loved my diet Sunkist. I've never been one to have lemon in my water..such a weak flavor, why even bother..But I found a new all natural product called "True Lemon" (friend recommended it and I had a hard time finding it..finally found it by the sugar and sweetners). It is a very intense lemon and I have been putting it in tea, smoothies etc. Haven't tried it in just plain old water yet.

When I made the big batch of smooties, I divided them into little zip lock bags and froze them. I pull one out, let it thaw, snip an end and pour it into a little bottle (I bought 'Cuties' smoothies and rinsed them out after). Mix in a little Stevia and lemon....YUM!!

I had my first pasta since the diet makeover. I had the veggie kind and I carefully measured out one portion (I can go NUTS with pasta easily!). Had a little Olivio on it and some cottage cheese for protien. It was very good!

All in all, 10 days on my plan and except for having the crud, I feel better. I was to the point that I had pain in which ever hip I laid on was sore....that is getting much better as is some of the other soft tissue and joint pain. So it's worth it!