Hi Ronell! Pull up a chair and join us. We are glad to have you here. You will be fine honey. Sometimes it's just hard when you get dissapointed. Lord knowsI've sure done it enough. Atkins is the only diet I've found that I believe I can do as a way of life. I've tried 'em all too. As far as your weight gain...could have been lots of things. Different scales weigh different. I always weigh more at my doctors office than I do at home. Could have been water retention. That will vary from day to day, especially for us women. Don't worry about it or the "comfort food." Don't beat yourself up, just start again and forget it. There is plenty of support available here so don't be afraid to ask. Good luck! It sounds like you have some strong support in your daughter! She is showing she loves you and wants to keep you around.