I did the vacation thing this winter and stuck to my WOL - I'm a little militant about it, but honestly, it was easy. As far as I'm concerned, bread doesnt exist in my world. This will always be the case for me, and it's a purely personal thing. I had a little sugar - it couldnt be avoided, this was Cuba, and didnt get to cook my own food - I had a little alcohol. I ate a lot of meat and some fruit and I had a great time. The key is the "L" in WOL. LC can be flexible, Atkins induction doesnt allow for coffee or for alcohol, but they're ok on OWL.

Having a few bites of something not legal may be the only way for you to realize how much you do not miss those things. Being aware that eating bread and sugary deserts will make you feel awful might be enough for you. But as Karen pointed out, LC is hardly hell, or purgatory. You'll be in VEGAS. Think of the steak, the shell fish, the salads!

LCing while in paradise is doable, it feels good to feel good, and if you do see this as a WOL then you don't even notice it, it's habit.

Nat