I'm glad this thread has been revived...thank you fenella!!! I have been doing Atkins induction for 8 months. My only cheats have been less than a tsp. taste of something every now and again (once a week?) My weight is the same. My clothing size is the same. When I was eating whatever I wanted, I was at the same weight...eating fruit, GF breads/muffins, etc. I have protein power and have read it, but guess it's time for me to give that a try. I used to have protein shakes all the time, but the "Atkins people" on forums generally say eat protein from food and not from protein powders. So, I'm in to try PP and maybe have a slice of the peaches I got my husband yesterday! I have no cravings, but it would be nice to have some summer fruits and some GF toast once a week or so. I'm "guessing" that the theory of what works for some doesn't work for all definitely applies to me. Induction for 8 months and a 1# loss? Not what I had in mind.