Collected Thoughts

not all dairy has fat

True. And fat-free yogurt with live & active cultures seems to have some interesting health benefits.

you should not need to take a multi-vitamin with a healthy, well-balanced diet

Well, this would be true if (A) crops weren't so often grown in mineral-depleted ground and (B) pollution didn't increase our bodies' need for certain nutrients to deal with it. A good multivitamin/multimineral is probably a good idea, though supplements should be an addition to, rather than a replacement for, good nutrition.

But good for you, making a change.

Ditto!

All the contradictory advice can be confusing and it's terribly easy to fall back into unhealthy patterns (says the woman who ate waaay too much pizza last night). But you will find a healthier way to live. I've got faith in you, Skye!