Ooh, Jackrose, how wonderful to hear all that! I was wondering if I could withstand the temptation of having sweet foods about for a DH who is very much able to regulate his sugar intake (so why should he be deprived?) and a DD who needs all the calories she can get in any form. Sounds like I am similar sizing to you, pre-kids I was a 12 and now I can wear 14 (but am most comfortable in 16). I don't mind so much about weight as dress size. I want to wear my old work clothes again! I spent a fortune on that lot, LOL!
Aligater & Sangie: I think you can gradually go off it if you want - he does mention it seems to be harder for women than men to go cold turkey. My problem is that I have tried to 'limit' myself before ie 2 pieces of dark chocolate at night when I get the sugar munchies, but then all too easily 2 pieces turn into 4... and then 6. And then I think, 'ah, bugger it' and before I know it I've had a bit more chocolate, a zooper dooper and a few spoonfuls of ice-cream... you get the drift. But perhaps you may be able to do it. Any reduction is good, but it's only once you're off the stuff that your body starts working 'properly' apparently.
Mrsmac: LOL, yes to both. (Although I still have diseased children this week - Natty this time. *Sigh* Maybe she'll have kicked it by the end of the week.)

My problem is definitely my stupid forgetfulness! This morning I poured N a juice and took a sip without thinking. LOL, just silly stuff like that. I suppose that's more like inhaling someone else's smoke than lighting up my own though, isn't it? Otherwise I am really pleased with my progress!
I am on day 3 and I honestly feel really full and satisfied - like I am not being deprived of anything. Last night I got the urge for nibbly sweets like chocolate or a zooper dooper (it's a night time habit) but I got out my box of nuts instead and had a few of those and they did the trick. I am not expecting to lose weight for a little while as I have been eating quite a lot. But the author says this should settle down once I've withdrawn.

If anyone hasn't got the time or $$ to get the book and would like a rundown via PM with basics and suggestions on where to start, just let me know. It's fairly simple though - anything with 'sugar' on the label (including 'fruit juice concentrate' or 'fructose') are out!