Hi Beaksie

Good on you for setting yourself a realistic weight loss target!

I find that by having a large portion of protein, like chicken/tuna/tofu etc and cutting down on the carbohydrates (bread) at lunchtime helps to get me through sugar cravings and that tired feeling that creeps up at 3.30pm. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegies (I think the minimum is three cups a day), cut down on caffeine and you will start to feel really clean and energised soon.

The other thing I've started to do to overcome the HUGE chocolate addiction I developed when pregnant is to do the grocery shopping after eating a really healthy breakfast and reminding myself of my goals. It is easy then to avoid buying the choccy/bikkies/chips during the shop so I don't have them in the cupboard. When the craving comes round I either have to ignore it or get the baby, the pram, get in the car, go to the shops etc. And I usually can't be bothered with that!

Also, look for low GI foods - they keep you fuller for longer and reduce the need for sugar.

Best of luck!