well, thanx all, it was just research though, but actually that is because i don't do either of those, i just don't eat. i am hiding it from my mom though, because she'll freak at me. when i am at home for dinner, like tonite, i "eat" slowly and then when she leaves, i give it to our dogs. i've only been doing that for maybe two days or so, but so far, it isn't so bad. like i said, thanx all for the replies