I've actually hooked a number of people on the Noni Biscotti thins. I'm not surprised that you found them, as well. Much less guilt-inducing than cookies, aren't they? I sometimes find products like that in shops like Tuesday Morning or Marshall's. It's amazing how they are almost 50% cheaper there.

I olives. They are so satisfying. As far as the cream cheese, I have found that with some things (like cream cheese) a very little amount is just about as satisfying as a large amount. I find with some things that having less is a lot better than depriving yourself completely. The crispbread is a good choice for me because they are yummy, very low cal, and high fiber. Satisfying! I'd rather have the crispbread slice than a slice of diet bread. I, too, have filled celery with cream cheese. Red pepper slices are good with it, too.

My husband rarely gets physicals, but he did recently. Of course he had blood tests. Hubby has high cholesterol, too. It is sad to say, but now that he has high cholesterol I feel much more determined to reduce saturated fat/high cholesterol foods from our diet. Meaning, I care even a little more about his health than my own.

Hubby's belly is so big that his sister says it looks like he's 9 months pregnant. Otherwise he has trim legs, etc. I know having fat there is a major risk factor for heart issues. I've been ignoring it too long. I, on the other hand, hold my weight more evenly throughout my body. I am less overweight than hubby. I think he needs to lose at least 40 lbs. Twenty lbs would be fine for me. He's always willing to eat my diet-friendly creations, but he always wants me to do 100% of the meal planning/tracking for him. I kind of wish he would participate in the process a little bit more.