anthony, thanks for the advice. i actually do exercise for aabout 30 mins a day. i haven't done it for a couple days, though, been too tired as of late. as for the diet, my husband is diabetic, so i cook more often, we very seldom eat out(i did eat out while on the road lasst week to take zack back to school) i try to watch carbs and fats for hhis sake.i am just so tired of struggling with myself, it's not worth it any more. cookie