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Julie -- have you been to the recipe sites to get more delicious legal food suggestions? When I first started this WOE I wouldn't eat stuffed green peppers but I went to Linda's recipe site, saw her recipe and figured if I didn't like the pepper I could at least eat the insides and would be ok....much to my surprise I LOVE the stuffed green peppers and have made them several times. My husband and mother (who aren't on the plan) love them too.

In the next few weeks you will notice your tastebuds changing and foods starting to taste differently -- this was one of the greatest times for me because for years I just ate what was put in front of me, what was easy to cook or the #3 on the menu board at the fast food place. Now I enjoy the flavors of my meals and I'm starting to use different spices also.

What type of exercise are you doing? And how much clear water are you drinking each day? I am a big proponent for planning ahead - when I first started I made half of my meals ahead for a week (something new each day) - each night after dinner I make out my meal plan for the next day so I don't get messed up and grab something I shouldn't eat. I've also learned while I'm preparing my meal I drink water so when I sit down I'm not ravenous ... this has helped keep my hunger at bay and has also made it easier to get my water in each day (I drink 150 ounces a day minimum). I have a cup (maybe 2) of decaf coffee with breakfast then start drinking water...when I get my water in for the day I can have a cup of decaf tea or maybe another coffee. I have only drank 3 cans of Diet Rite since I started this WOE and when I have had them I can't finish them (they taste nasty) so I have 6 cans sitting in the garage because no one wants them...LOL!!!

I wish you much luck and success on your journey!!