Thanks for the words of encouragement!

I do find it easy to get discouraged when the number "20" is flashing through my head all day. . .Given that it is a new lifestyle It'd be wise to take every day as a challenge and do the best you can. Cliched, but true.

In any case, trying to stay back on track, though holidays loom. *shudder*

Again, thanks for the advice
jje
p.s.
In Canada, we have Liberty Cottage cheese, skim milk (no fat), but for 1/3 cup has 3 grams of carbs. It's no salt and thick, thick thick: if you're seriously in a bind for sweets, you can add splenda to it and cinnamon and pretend it's cheesecake