yeah we are working on everything together, but we both have different goals. we are doing the diet together more as support for each other. he is training more than i can also. but we are making time where we can train together. we are thinking about getting another trainer so we can both be on them at the sametime. it will make it easier to stay on longer. Thanks for all the great advice! I am going to try checking out Whole Foods this weekend. I know we have one store that has bulk of dried fruit and nuts, so i will go there also. I am running by the store tonight to pick up a few things...i will keep everything in mind when i am walking the aisles....but still more ideas and tips are more than helpful!