Thank you! Fruit is a great idea. I wish I had thought of that. It just hit me so fast and hard, it was hard to really "think" at all. I am so grateful for this community and the support!

: Hi Siobhan,

: How about not having candy, but maybe
: a piece of fruit - an apple, a
: banana, a pear...? That way, it
: will be much easier to wean
: yourself off. I still eat
: some fruit after meals and I even
: make a point of it when I have BE
: withdrawal symptoms. It helps, and
: yes, it is a little bit of a
: crutch, maybe, but putting myself
: through shock isn't healthy
: either...

: I think your enthusiasm is great! You
: certainly don't have to lose any
: of the progress you made. It's all
: about the fine-tuning and letting
: your body catch up. It will and
: you will feel great.

: Best of luck and keep us posted!
: Verena