[Pony]

Hey Ann, don't get down on yourself at all. That's bery normal....what you are doing, which I'm sure you are aware of, is trading one addiction for another. And because food in available.....it is the usual trade!!! As long as you stick to those foods that are healthy, you shoud really be fine. Veggies and anything low cal and or fat free shouldn't add any weight......plus the gum. You could grab for the water bottle instead..... hee hee. You know I had to throw that in!!!! try friuts also....like apples in slices....anything to keep your hands and mouth busy. As you get past the big cravings as time goes on you'll need the munchies less. At least that's the theory.....lol worth a try, don'tcha think!

I wouldn't freak to much........just remember healthy stuff and then after a while start to taper off on that also. For you, you have to decide on which of the two "evils" is the priority.....which I'm sure you already know and I shouldn't even be saying this!! lol

Keep checking in....I want to know how you are doing with it!