Surprisingly I am not feeling to deprived of my favorite food yet...I think it is because I am enjoying food that I thought was forbidden in all my other attempts to lose weight!

I do have one question though.....I am a big gum chewer...I used to chew gum a lot in an attempt to stop myself from snacking between meals. Now, on the Atkins plan (especially the two week induction on which I am on day 2) ... I don't think I am supposed to chew gum because of the aspartame. Does anyone have any suggestions re: any gum or mints or something out there that I can try?

I have noticed that I am thirsty alot and guzzling back the water! Perhaps this is because I used to snack instead of reaching for that glass of water!! Is diet coke totally forbidden too?

Thanks!

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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - Confucius.

Current Weight: 164
Goal Weight: 135

29 pounds to go!!!!