Boy, does this hit home. I don't blame you for being afraid of OWL. But maintenance is even worse! At least for me. The thing is, I just feel crummy eating carbs! But I have to else my weight goes down. It's really hard to structure in carbs so that the cravings that ensue don't do you in totally. I ended up gaining about 5 pounds after 8 months or so - mostly by choice (husband likes me a little rounder). And I am staying at this weight easily. But now I long for the simplicity of induction. To get rid of this fear that I am going to balloon up any minute now and to get rid of the yucky, bloated feeling I get from carbs. But I can't go back since I am a healthy weight now. Believe me, I never thought I would have this problem! If you can stay on induction and be okay, not get too thin, with just a few low carb snacks or chocolates now and then for a treat, then go for it! Living the higher carb life may be tough.