Yes, I sometimes have foods not on the list. I used to feel like i was cheating when i ate fresh pineapple, lol. I 've done this for 18 months & I don't think I'll have any problem doing it forever. Saturday night I did splurge at Macaronni Grill and had chocolate cake with chocolate ganache sauce. Yummy. Got that craving out of my system & went right back to my woe. I've learned to have things like that when I really want them & not beat myself up. I make sure to drink tons of water when I do & jump right back on Atkins the next day. The most I've ever gained is 2 lbs & it comes off the next day.Seems to work for me. Since I do splurge ocassionally I don't feel like I'm depriving myself. I'm so happy now, wearing a size 8, that I can't imagine ever getting into my old eating habits again. I have to say that reading this board for the last 6 months, for hours daily, is what kept me motivated. It also answered questions I never knew I had. Thanks everyone.