I've been on Atkins since May and have never had a high carb cheat of any type. The closest thing is I would have occasional OWL foods on induction, mostly before I relized some of them weren't allowed. Almost all my cravings are gone, and sweet htings smell nausiating now. I may have a small treat in the way of a sweet drink on my birthday, but by then I'll be at goal (I hope) and it will be ok by the plan. I don't think eating ameal of high carbs can really jump start things, to me that's people trying to come up with an excuse to not stick to the plan. I do think higher carb things can be eaten on occasion and in moderation, you just have to plan for it and adjust the rest of your day accordingly. In any eating plan or life style moderation is the key if you want results.