Hi Chocolate,

As soon as I read your post two things jumped into my mind.

Firstly, CAD might not be the best programme for you. Many people who are severely addicted to carbs cannot cope with the reward meal - it sets off too many cravings. So maybe another LC plan might work better. If you check the plan summaries in "Which low carb plan is right for me?" at the right side of the screen, you might find a plan that suits you better.

The other thing that struck me was that maybe your body is trying to tell you it is happy at your present weight. If you are 173cm or 5'9, your weight is actually very good. Sometimes our bodies will resist further weight loss attempts if that is your "set weight."

Are you exercising at all? Maybe you'd feel better about yourself if you did some gym work. How about checking our exercise forums for some advice?

All the best to you, Choc.

Rosebud