Donna,

I know that for me, I can't live with beating myself up.

I am still doing induction, but I'm not sure that going back on it is going to be my answer when I make a mistake.

It would feel like a punishment, when this WOL is a gift to me...

The 5 pounds is water. Going back to low carb, to my understanding, should take those pounds back off this week. Especially if you drink a lot of water and all that...

I would say that in your shoes I would make myself something yummy and low carb... a way to remind yourself of all the good things in this life... like devilled eggs or leg of lamb or a nice piece of steak with a pat of butter on it... (yum!) This is a wonderful eating plan, and remember, you have accomplished a lot just by starting it...

Of course, you may be totally different from me and beating yourself up may work for you !

A day at a time, a meal at a time, sometimes a minute at a time... so you ate, that is in the PAST now... you are in the NOW...

Hope you don't mind the advice, and hang in there, whatever you decide to do!



Misty