my stress level rises to boiling point. it is most important for you to have the information on the calories that you are consuming and how many calories you are using. those that have the most success in weight loss and keeping the weight off, do so by making consistently better choices in food and adding exercise regularly. the white sands and the coral might not be there. the bottom line is this: one way or another, everyone needs to measure their success. the more scales the fruit has the sweeter the taste. see if you can follow it around this thread. 