i'm soooooo sorry you are having a hard time............ dont cry think of how rewarding it will be when you finally get to your goal weight.........think happy thoughts......i dont know about the gum if thats such a great idea i know it teases the belly.......and makes you more hungry.........but try and see for your self it does not work for me..........well anyway good luck and dont cry you will be fine....french........remember nothing taste as good as thin feels......... i will let you know if its true if i ever get there :)........... having battles myself.....so you are not alone....