I applaud all of your efforts, let me tell you, the one program that I have found that makes sense is Weight Watchers. All of the things you have mentioned here are part of their program and it works. I lost 50 lb.s last year and am keeping it off. It's a common sense program that works in the long term and is safe. Keep going all of you and remember..........nothing tastes as good as thin feels!
Best of Luck,
David