@mk thanks for that article, very enlightening! didn't think that fruits were carb rich. vegetables makes sense but a melon or an orange, takes me a bit aback.
actually, i like your idea of a cheat day once a week. kinda follows the body for life program. good minerals not in the meat that the fruit would provide plus gives your liver a break too.
please keep me looped in on your progress. great to hear you're on track!