Thanks to everyone for the advise! After reading them....I will just stay clear of gum altogether and drink water instead! I will check-out to grocery store for diet rite too...I wonder if they have that here in Canada because I have never heard of it before. But, I will try to find some and give it a try!!

Day three today....no cheating yet....today is my first of two Thanksgiving dinner though! Your messages of encouragement will keep me strong and I WILL NOT eat any potatoes or stuffing (just saying those foods makes me salivate....I get that's the carb addict in me!)

Thanks again!