I've fallen off the wagon for about two months and gained 6 lbs back. Gosh!! I really got cocky and thought I can go off the diet on vacation and that turned out to be two months of pure hell.

Acid reflux is back, ankle starting to hurt again and I feel bloated all the time. This is the second day back on Adkins and I'm starting to feel a little depressed thinking about those 6 lbs that I regained. I know the pitfalls of doing Adkins the wrong way, I've read them over and over on this site.

How many lessons do I have to learn the hard way. This diet works well for me. What happended?

Well, back on track for the second day. Drinking my water and taking vitamins.

Breakfast: 3 pieces of bacon/2 eggs w/cheese

I need to start a journal. Words of encouragement would help greatly. I reflect my weight gain in profiles. Just another reminder to me. There is no such thing as a break from the diet. This is a way of life. Lesson learned!