What are some good recipes for foods when I'm trying to lose 20 pounds (about 2-3 pounds a week for 2 months) . I cook very well but I can't stomach some of the foods that I see in health magazines. I'm not a picky eater but I LOVE carbs and whole wheat/ multigrain pasta and bread does not taste good to me lol. I also LOVE lots of flavor and spicey food. A friend told me spicey food is bad for you when you're on a diet, but I don't see the harm in it if I don't heartburn or anything. In fact, spicey food makes me drink more water, so it's a good thing, right? Furthermore, I have a sweet tooth so the very idea of chocolate cake makes my mouth water. Should I remove sweets from my life for the entire time I'm dieting and begin to eat them in moderation afterwards. OR can I have a little bit during the time I'm dieting? If so, is there a thing as a healthy chocolate cake? lol