I successfully poached an egg for the first time today. No vinegar or silicone cups - dropped the egg into simmering water and pulled it out 3.5 minutes later. It had firm whites and a runny yolk; delicious!

Ever since I changed my diet and eliminated most snacking, I've been finding it hard to healthily consume enough calories in a day to meet my goal. Probably need to add more protein - too much rice and potato right now. I'll keep you updated on any further developments.