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Slapshot! Thanks for the reply. That's actually why I reached directly out to you, as we have similar motives and goals to reach and with me, it's great to have another person as inspiration and a go to.

Between the Crystal Light and the soda, I definitely agree on letting one of them go. In the Atkins book however, and correct me of i'm wrong, as I'm in the office now and don't have access to the book, it mentioned that one can of diet soda is ok. I am willing to let one of them go as I don't want to jeopordize anything. What would you recommened I kick to the curb?

Also, I really appreciate the advise on the bars and shakes. As mentioned, I had the bar once yesterday and once I heard they aren't good for the induction phase, I have passed them on to the wife as she actually likes how they taste. Now, if I remove the shake from plan as well, what can I replace something like that with.

If you have a moment, what is your typical meal plan like for a day? Maybe I can get some ideas from there.

Hopefully you won't mind me coming to you as it seems as though you and I have the similar goals.