Wendy...one of the items they encouraged me to get out of my diet is salt. Sometimes soups are loaded with that. Of course, if you're making them you're in control. I've been using Morton's Lite salt - it's suppose to be a good replacement (used sparingly) because it has potassium.

As I recall, the RICE diet is very strict on salt so there must be something to it.

Today I finished my third week and have lost 10 lbs! I've been working out a lot and swimming at the gym too.

Last week I found old swimsuitin in the bottom of a drawer - now it's hanging in clear view in my closet - I got into it 10 years ago - it's a good motivator - maybe I'll be able to wear it on my April cruise! ;)