There have been many posts about eating excessive carbs, where the poster
seems to be bragging about the carby thing they are going to eat. It
usually comes with a collection of rationalizations about why the carbs are
ok on this occasion. Often the occasion is in some way "special."

To really succeed at this LC thing, we need to adjust to the LC way-of-life.
At the time of my comment, I was really thinking about the effect these
posts have on others, but as a mechanism of self delusion, they might be
unwise for the posters as well.

I did not mean to suggest that you should not share about your approach to
managing low carb. Maybe, instead of pointing out the adverse effect your
falling off the wagon (jumping) might have on others, I should have simply
chastized you for it. Hmmm. I don't like a punative approach. Indeed,
with that in mind, I should have pointed out how wonderful your health and
appearance will be if you can stick to things.

I recently attended a birthday gathering where only two of us ate nothing,
while the group, about 30, had full carb ice cream and cake. Everybody
seemed to accept this. I was surprised. I thought I would catch some flack
for not eating it. Apparently, here in the Silicon Valley, low carb is
respected, even by those who do not participate. January's surge in the
press may have had an impression.

Low Carb fails, when dieters return to eating the carbs. Viewing carby
meals as special treats is setting the stage for future failure. We should,
like Iggy, actively search for the path to lifelong success.