thanks, shell. i felt good about it, too. (i know my calories aren't low enough for any sort of rapid weight-loss, but i'm happier going very slowly while feeling good about what i'm eating, rather than losing one or two pounds a week but having to fight to stay on-diet. and i'm also upping my gym-going, so we'll see what happens.) and i'm kinda mystified at all the veggies - i never manage that much, especially without even trying.