Welcome Patty, you posted right before me and I didn't see you.

tips/suggestions/etc

1. drink your water
2. get a good multivitamin
3. calcium/magnesium tablet
4. potassium tablet (the supplements forum has lots of great advice about dosage)
5. pre-prepare as much as possible. I really believe that the key to success is to always have something on hand to eat right away.
6.drink your water
7. come here every day for lots of support
8. exercise
9. drink your water
10. did I mention drinking your water?

Alena.