Good point, WereBear and Ms. Arielle. I'd like to offer substitute sweets to tide her over for a while, if that will help avoid binges. These are good suggestions. A "root beer float" with HWC sounds really good.

I haven't tried putting whey protein powder in my Greek yogurt. That would be a protein boost for sure!

It's been so long since I launched a low-carb lifestyle, I've forgotten what it's like to eat bread. Or pasta. I'll snitch the occasional French fry. However, the other night at a restaurant, I wistfully left behind a mountain of perfectly lovely little potatoes. Most Mexican cuisine? Sorry. Never. Pass me the burnt ends.

There's no question in my mind: lifelong maintenance requires lifelong change. That commitment doesn't lend itself to jazzy bestseller books.