I found it very helpful to write down everything I eat when I am trying to find out what I did wrong. I don't like counting and it is very hard to figure out exactly what your serving size is. I estimate that if I try to make sure that most of my carbs are from veggies, and that the veggies themselves are low carb I should be o.k. The most important thing that I have learned is that you cannot be l/c Bearech (slightly, almost) either you are or your not. Either you are in ketosis or you are not. It is always a matter of your choice. You choose with every bite. I am sorry that the war got you away from your goal. Trauma is a "normal" part of life here! You have to learn to expect it and how to include it in your life. You must not let it get in the way of any of your long term goals - if you do than terror wins!