conv: Got on the scale today. I've only been on a diet 2 weeks and I'm down 17 pounds. Got on the scale today. I've only been on a diet 2 weeks and I'm down 17 pounds. That is great news. Have you also been working out? Not really. I average 10 miles a day walking at work but did that when I was fat as well. I cut out all processed foods and drinks. Has it been easy or hard to do that? Rough. I used to like Iced tea and now only drink black coffee or water. I miss flavor. Plus it's a lot of work cooking everything.