So, this started because my father needed to lose weight for his health and has become something that we’re doing together as a father-daughter bonding experience.  He lost 7 pounds last week when he started (I was in Boston).  We did our research and chose a program we know works because I had a friend who lost weight through them.  We’ve opted for the HMR program with meetings and food education through a local university here.  I’ve been on the diet for two days, and think I’ve been doing pretty well.  I’ve stuck to the diet, started looking at labels, and done variety in exercise and food.  Walked an hour…