I understand---my husband (feels strange calling him that!) loves carbs and is not affected by them at all. All he has to do is exercise occasionally to keep fit. I just try to keep as much lc "small" foods around, like lc crackers and dip, lunch meat and cheese, tuna, nuts, etc. That way if I get in a situation where I feel like "cheating" I just reach for something safe to keep me occupied. I know that getting through the holidays will be tough---I'll need some serious daily visits to this site to get me through. Traditionally I pig out during the winter and try and take it off in the Spring. I am DETERMINED not to do that this year. My New Year's resolution this year is to be at goal by my birthday, 7/22/2003! I can't think of a better birthday gift to myself. Anyway, great connecting with you!