Diet HELP!

So I have been on a "diet" for a month or so now and I am really starting to feel good and shed some pounds.  I really just want to be healthier and feel better, fitting into a smaller size and liking the way I look is just a major bonus!  I have always been a pretty healthy eater I just never counted calories or paid too much attention to how many calories I was consuming in a day.  I truly believe that limiting your calories and exercising is the only way to lose weight, with that said I would never sign up for a diet that wouldn't let you eat a banana or any other fruit or vegetable.  I enjoy eating things like  fruits, veggies, beans, fish, grains and nuts.  I am trying more and more to eat food as close to its natural form as I can.  I haven't convinced Justin yet but all in good time.  I am not fully converted myself so I figure we both have work to do!

I am NO expert but I thought I would share some resources that have helped me!

http://www.hungry-girl.com/index.php/   Great tips, reciepes and items you can find at your super market.

http://www.isagenix.com/us/en/home.dhtml/  This is a nutricional cleansing program that I have been working into my diet, LOVE it!  Shakes are great!  really got me started!

http://www.deceptivelydelicious.com/site/  This is Jessica Seinfeld's book about adding purees to the foods you cook.  I don't want to sneak things but I love the recipes!

http://www.mycharmingkids.net/search/label/i%20hate%20to%20cook%3A%20recipe%20ideas/  Mckmama has some wonderful "I hate to cook recipe ideas"!!

http://www.bethenny.com/recipes.html/ Great cocktail recipes!

Enjoy!