confetti7!! I struggled for a long time with being "easily swayed to abandon my efforts" as well- "I will start again tomorrow" being nearly an unintended mantra. I signed up for a Optifast/Medithin/Fasting program through my doctor (its not called Optifast or Medithin but similar; a VLCD shake diet). Being accountable to someone I trust to take care of me helps. I also know the first time I cheat, even being one bite of something off plan, will open the doors to a backslide. Good luck!