I spent today cleaning out my refrigerator, freezer and cabinets. Some things got thrown away and others were sent downstairs to the freezer -- out of sight, out of mind. My husband was informed (nicely) that I was doing Jenny Craig for a month and he was going to be participating in an "alternative eating style." He wasn't quite sure what that was (neither was I, but I didn't want to tell him he was going on a diet) but he was willing to go along with my plan. He has health problems now because of his weight, so taking off the pounds for him has become a serious goal.

I have already received two phone calls from the Jenny Craig people and so far, I am very impressed. They have this thing down to a science. One of the representatives told me I could call a phone number anytime (24-hours a day, 7-days a week) if I had any questions. I asked her, "If I wake up at 1 a.m. and have an intense craving for peanut butter and chocolate, can I call them and let them talk me out of taking that bite?" (I was kidding -- kind of.) She laughed and said I could if I wanted to. She also suggested I grab a glass of water and drink it while I made the call. She certainly made me feel like I was talking to a friend.