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Diane! We're happy to have you joining us here on The Beach and look forward to gettting to know you.
As for helpful hints and suggestions - first of all I strongly urge you to get the book and read it thoroughly. We have a lot of information here on our forum and are always ready to answer any questions, but it's important to read the book first to understand the fundamentals of this plan and the "Whys and Hows".
Initially, you will spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing veggies and other things from scratch, but as time goes on it will become routine and you'll learn some shortcuts.
It is essential to eat at least 4 1/2 cups of vegetables every day, and including legumes and dairy in your daily meals will help you feel full and satisfied. A great way to enjoy your veggies is to roast them, many people who aren't veggie lovers have learned to prefer them this way.
Another good idea is to plan out your first week's meals, then go for a shop to make sure you have everything on hand. It doesn't hurt to purge your kitchen from Food Porn and anything that may tempt you to stray, if at all possible.
Good luck, and post often!
Hello, Newbie Here!!
Diane!
for deciding to do SB! It's a great WOE and I too am back to detox, lose and get back in my fav jeans! 
