Pink--congratulations on the 9.4 lbs...that's awsome! I have always used eggs and Pam spray in P2 with no problem, and this round I'm using a little coconut oil. I also use a few other veggies than what's listed, but they're all very low-carb. I know it's not strict protocol, but so far it's working. I'm just starting week 2 of VLCD in R2, and I lost about 5 lbs in the first week. Good luck!