And what rules do you NEVER break?

To be brutally honest, I break the "no caffeine" rule (I drink a coffee every morning) and I break the "don't drink liquids with your meal" rule. On occasion I'm even known to consume an alcoholic beverage. These are my sins!

That being said, I adhere firmly to: daily Vitamins, supplements, Protein intake, exercise (cardio and strength), calorie limit, no carbonated drinks.

Is it fair to say we find what works for each of us? Compliance 100% of the time to 100% of the rules seems unattainable. But I like to think I comply to the vast majority of them most of the time.

Disclaimer: This post is not intended to encourage rule breaking, and please don't admonish me or anyone else for being honest!

I wish everyone success on their journey, whether they are rule-breakers like me, or not.

I am 4 months out. I have been drinking with a straw since about 4 weeks, I won't get my Fluid without using a straw.

I frequently drink right up until I eat. I will have a small sip or two during a meal if I need to due to dryness or spicyness.

The other day I was way behind on both Protein and fluid. I ate a ham/provolone roll up and drank right away. I figured getting in the protein and fluid was more important.

I did have most of a pralines and cream ice cream in a pretzel cone while on vacation in mid-May. I ate most of it.

I will have 2 bites of hubby's ice cream about every 2 weeks. I will steal a french fry or a 1/4 of a mozzarella stick from his plate.

If we go out I will get an unsweetened iced tea and have them Water it down. It is frequently the only no carb non carbonated drink and I don't like plain water even if they add lemon. I figure the amount of caffeine in a 1/4 of a watered down iced tea is pretty negligible.