OMG. I’ve made so many mistakes over the years.
When I started Atkins- a little over 15 years ago, I ate waaaayyyy too many SF/Lo-Carb “treats”. I had enough gas to fill an air balloon and fly across the continental US.
Flavored waters. There was one in particular that I’d drink all day at work, was sweetened with Sucralose. I lost my voice. Not good. Had to learn what sucralose was and figured out why it caused that reaction. Really sucked being in management, and not being able to talk for weeks.
Cheese, glorious cheese. It has carbs. Learned why I stalled out.
Nuts…same as cheese.
I’ve learned a lot over the years, but without making the mistakes I’ve made - not sure that I would have learned these lessons as well otherwise. And, that is part of the reason that this whole process of losing weight and maintaining it - is just that: a process. A learning process, to be more precise.
I’ve learned not to be so hard on myself, because there is alot I still don’t know. And, being a woman over 50 - there are other things in play that affect this body’s ability to shave off pounds and keep them off. I’ve also learned through experience the joys of fasting - the incredible feeling and freedom that comes with it. I’ve learned that being carnivore leads to amazing benefits, and that there is freedom in not having to cook and eat other stuff. And, daily I recognize how blessed I am to have a farm with cattle, chickens and turkeys - for meat and eggs…and I thank Jesus daily for that!
Once in a blue moon, I’ll still nibble on a Russell Stover SF toffee bite. But, never a whole piece all at once. =)
Add erythritol and oat fibre and you are done. All unused for months. 
