I have been doing CAD for 8 months, so I guess I am pretty experienced.

My feeling with the reward meal is that my goal is to aim toward balance, you know.. the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 deal. I try to plan a salad OR a low-carb veggie for every dinner (not ready to do both just yet) But, other than that, I don't put restrictions on my RM either (except the time limit, of course!) The freedom of the RM is what has made this program work for me, that and the lack of cravings at all the other times.

When I do feel cravings during the day, it doesn't seem to be because of something I ate at my RM, usually. It is more likely something with hidden carbs at my CMs, or something like AS that is triggering my insulin. Like when I tried the mock danish for breakfast. Perfectly "legal" and yet it caused all my "food thoughts" and cravings to come roaring back.

Shira I will go into your journal when I am on lunch today and have a snoop around. I don't have time right now as I have to get off to work. If I see anything, I'll let you know

Take care,
Tracy