wow this is a lot of info to digest thanks for all the input! I love the snack ideas, almonds, pickles, i used to eat a lot of carrot sticks ill take that up again as well. also I love fruit, grape fruit, plums, strawberries.. but people have told me their not the best things to be eating on a diet.

and for salad I always use balsamicvinegar and oil but i should cut out the bacon. bacon is still bad despite the protein?

for breakfast I would definitely eat bacon( if its ok) and eggs, or egg whites(I'm not sure witch would be better) and a granola bar.