"Thanks for the Broccoli"

I am trying to stick to the South Beach Diet and am at the end of my first week on this very strict diet. Today for lunch, we had raw broccoli to add to our salad. I had some in my salad when my grandchildren, Clay and Livvy were here. Clay came and sat down beside me and said, "That's broccoli", to which I responded, "Yes, it is. Would you like some?" He immediately said, "No, thanks." I would say that is a typical response from a 2 year old. Most adults don't like the stuff but I happen to be one who does. After watching me a few minutes, Clay again told me that was broccoli and once again, I responded, "Yes. Would you like some?" This time he wanted to try it but wasn't eating it like he thought too much of it. (He had just finished enjoying his potatoes, green beans, corn, etc. which was more to his liking). Then Livvy decides she would like to try some broccoli too so I shared with her. It was time for them to go home for their naps and, as they went out, Clay turned around and said, "Thanks for lunch.". But Livvy said, a surprising, "Thanks for the broccoli!" At least one of them thinks that broccoli can be something okay to eat! If I could be just a wee bit as active as those two, maybe I wouldn't have to eat so much broccoli and I could have some of that great -tasting Southern cooking! Oh, how much fun it is to eat; yet, what misery it is to try to lose those pounds! If you smoke and quit, be prepared to gain at least 10 + pounds, whether you eat more or not. Now, I am trying to lose those unwanted jiggles. Not smoking is much better for me and I WILL shed these pounds. Think encouraging thoughts for me, please!