Every now and again I'll have a taste of something carby... the other day it was a bite of bread dipped in olive oil/balsamic vinegar, then yesterday I had sashimi (raw fish) for dinner... but I was dying for unagi sushi (bbq eel on <u>rice</u> with a dab of <u>teriaki</u>).. so I had one. It doesn't throw me off, and it takes care of my craving (I seem to have no problem stopping after one bite). As for the water... I drink lots of water anyway, so I don't know if it makes a difference or not.