ok I need some reasurance that this really works

Let me also say that I didn't make any "huge" dietary changes. Portions have alot to do with it. We still get $5 pizzas from little ceasars. I do eat more salads and breakfast is usually plain oatmeal with splenda. I eat 94% fat free popcorn instead of butter lovers. LOL. I still cook the way i use to, I just measure now where before, I would go back for seconds and thirds. The trick is to eat slow and allow your stomache a little time to realize its full. I also eat smartones almost every day for lunch. Sodium is a huuuuuge issue. Watch the sodium content on what you are eating. Progresso soup is loaded with sodium. I refuse to eat it.