Day 17

143.5 lbs. Finally broke through that little barrier.

I actually woke up feeling really good today. I wasn't hungry in the morning and my stomach wasn't growling.

I found some grissini sticks and was trying to figure out the calories in one. Ended up assuming that two would be OK since one serving was nine and that was 110 calories. Later, I found in the book that I should just have one. They and the Melba toast are so small! I guess I'm still a carb craver.

Had an instinct to go to the movies and order a big bucket of popcorn, no butter. Was able to resist.

Tonight will be the first real challenge. I have to go out to eat...at an Irish restaurant! We'll see how compliant with this diet I can be.