Offthegrid - I struggle with the same thing, am hungry all the time. I'm eating the wrong stuff. The ladies here are very supportive and not at all judgemental. I like this thread so much I printed it and am going to use the advice I see here.

I've started really watching what I eat, increased the water and the vegetables, cut out the sugar, fast food, processed food, nothing fried. The water really helps a lot. I was not drinking what I should, I'm still not, but am a lot better at it. I eat out once a week, ask for 2 servings of vegies and bypass the potato or rice. I cut out all sweets, just eat lots of fruit. I've lost 7 lbs in 7 weeks, not a lot, but it is something.

You have some fantastic goals, good for you! Keep us posted on your progress.