Hi y'all!

I was doing CAD, but was having trouble controling my reward meals and not eating on a regular schedule was messing with my mind and body. A little background: I was anorexic for five years before "recovering" (read: putting weight on through binge/purge/overexercise cycles) and have been trying to get healthy. Needless to say, my body has been put through the ringer. I read the SP on a whim and what the doctor said made a lot of sense, plus this seems like a moderate way to eat that I can stick with. My only problem is giving up tobacco and coffee!!

I love my morning (and mid afternoon and early evening!) coffee! As for tobacco, when I was in the major throws of not eating I smoked 2 packs a day, since then I smoke one cigarette after dinner, which gives me some stress relief and psychological comfort. I have been doing this for two years and so far, it has not led me back to smoking more. I want to heal my body, but was wondering what experiences others had with giving up stimulants. Did you all go cold turkey or taper off slowly?

Thanks!

Love, Kate