okay, when i first started low-carb around 8 years ago, i didn't know (much) about artificial sweeteners and baking with them and all that. i jsut ate low carb, and avoided the sugary stuff for the most part. occasionally, when out with friends (or on my own) - i would have something naughty (generally: ice cream

). in this way, i lost around 20-25 pounds over 4 months, and kept that off until i moved to australia and got pregnant

. now, i am thinking i will go back to that,...