Kathy,

I just saw this. I really like the way you put this into perspective: we wouldn't be willing to sacrifice our improved health/weight loss for money (or at least not chump change!), but we have been willing to do it for just a little desert or a few chips.

I hit maintenance in 2015 after years and years of unsuccessful dieting. I thought I'd never go back to the way I was before. While I did not totally abandon the low carb ways which brought success, I did indeed sacrifice some of my health gains and weight loss for some stupid carbs here and there.

As I journey back towards maintenance, I am working on keeping focused on what I'm actually trading for mere bits of food.