DietWent to the nutritionist today.  Hooked me up to a machine to measure my metabolic rate.  I burn 2000 cal/day.  Being obese.....she is placing me on a 1700 cal/day diet program.  Seems easy enough as long as whole foods are involved.  Variety and portion control.  I will really work hard at this - only as I feel like CRAP and am tired of the BP controlling my sleep.  God Willing this will be an easy trial for me....