i was so relieved to find/read this thread. I am been so miserable trying this woe this time around as i have been the QUEEN OF SELF SABOTAGE. I have felt like SUCH A FAILURE?LOSER. Now even tho i HAVE been sticking to induction plan i am continuing to gain(4 lbs so far). As i stated before i have found lc eating to be harder than nonsoking(will be 2 month 4/06). I smoked for 33+ years and on my bday i stopped thats it no more finito. But lc? have had so many times off plan that i wonder about damage done to my metabolism/health. I am going to continue induction tho and water and exercise . Reading the posts in this thread were very thought provoking i will reread them all again as needed.