Lessara,

No doubt about it - this WOE is an everyday challenge. I used to be a pasta maven and a breadaholic ... now, I they are simply a fond memory, I "think" I miss them, but I really don't. It's hard to explain. When I reached my first goal (20 pounds) I promised myself that I could have some buttered vermicelli on Christmas Eve. I soooo looked forward to that and surprise, surprise ... I had it and no big whoop - I could have taken it or left it. It wasn't as good as some of my low carb concoctions. So much for THAT supposed "I just can't live without it".

I've found many different low carb breads that are certainly adequate - granted, they are not gourmet sourdough, but the trade-offs of this way of life & eating are definitely worth it.

Keep on keeping on ... read recipes and experiment. Maybe you won't need pasta in your life once you decide you don't.

Stay well!

Holly :-)