I like the vodka diet idea. Although maybe cognac- I like cognac better 😉

One of the problems I’ve always had is finding a quick and easy way to know what is going into my body from food/drink. This LiveStrong thing, particularly in conjunction with a gadget I almost always have at hand (my BlackBerry), seems to help. Now I can look in shock and horror at what I’m feeding myself. And when I’m deciding what to eat, I can punch in a few alternatives and compare while I’m waiting in line- that’s a big step for me.

I don’t think I could be as into the details as you are. I’ll probably add some protein, and improve my nutrient/vitamins a bit- but I’m not aiming for perfection. I believe in my case that would be like gold-plating a lump of dirt 😉 I’ll still eat lots of crap- Wendy’s, McDonalds, microwaved burritos- but maybe a little less than before.

Interesting observation: as I lose weight (I have lost about a pound this week, probably from exhaling while on the scale), LiveStrong seems to re-calculate my allowed calories. At 200 pounds I was allowed 1951, now at 199 I’m only allowed 1930 if I want to continue losing a pound a week. I was very sad to find that my 7 calories under for the day was actually 14 calories over. I’ll have to start exercising so I can afford that beer every couple of days 😉