I can relate, I was on Atkins almost 2 yrs ago and didn't think of it as permanent, once I cheated I just went with it and 'poof' I couldn't get back. I don't know what came over me, I guess just time can encourage a person to regain strength to jump back on the wagon and I love living the Atkins way of life. I still had binge over the weekend but I had no problem going straight back into the low carb eating. I don't recommend cheating that's for sure but the nice thing is, the diet isn't totally trashed if you do and you can always get right back to it!

Congrats on the 30 lbs that is really amazing! It really must feel so much better to have shed that weight, just imagine what you will feel like after you lose that much again!

Best of luck and feel free to post to my journal whenever!

Jen