Gum?

[Suzie]

Just joined & doing a grocery trip after work tomorrow & normally get chewing gum to help curb any cravings.... I am gathering I need to stop this habit because it can trigger cravings... Am I correct? Thanks much!!!

[JustForToday]

That's right, the natural and artificial sweeteners in the gum can trigger the cravings. I really don't miss the gum now and the natural taste of the foods I eat now are satisfying in a way that the gum never really was....

Keep coming back - this plan of recovery really does work.

[Suzie]

Thank you very much! I have a feeling I will be asking many "silly" questions though this life change...

[step3]

There aren't any silly questions you can ask, Suzie. If you are like most of us, this was all brand new to you when you arrived at FAA. I would recommend going to some FAA meetings as soon as possible. There are four types available and many of us go to more than one type. Here's a link to the page on the FAA website that has information on FAA meetings:

http://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org/meetings

Good luck!