This forum has been wonderful for me too. I can see everyone else has same struggles as I do and thats comforting. I wont actually think myself successful until I have kept the weight off a year..so I have about 8 months to go. I want to tell U aswell, that the biggest reason people give up on any program is GUILT. ALL of us have gone astray from our strick low-carbing but the key thing is to stay in control. Dont feel bad about putting on 3 pounds when as soon as U drink the water and eat properly the weight will come off. That has been the hardest thing for me....just to realize I can have some "goodies" but stay in control. And thank U Joanne..U seem like an awesome person and I know U will give me the encouragement when I need it.