thanks for the reassurance yes i find myself bingeing on zero-carb or very low carb foods (cheese) but still stay at the 20 carb limit and drink the water. i still think ive lost about 2-3 pounds in these 4 days. also off the subject - but i am ADDICTED to diet dr. pepper. i havent had any since i started this WOL but is it really forbidden? why?? thanks this is a big help!