Walaikumassalam Amanda.. thank u so much for the reply... i do come from a background that depends a lot on rice and bread

.. but thankfully i never really liked either too much...

unfortunately, my family also has a weakness for sweets and that's one area where i'll have a little problem.. but i am trying my best to come up with alternatives.. dat other day for example i tried making ice cream with butter and ice chips.. it dint go too well (i got the sachharin wrong and it turned bitter

)
i guess in past i had trouble staying focused.. when i was focused i remained healthy.. managed to exercise even under really difficult circumstances.. but when i lost focus, i wud even laze about in my holidays.. and i guess that's why i have decided to start a weight loss diary and post everyday

once again.. thanks... hopefully we both will reach our goals