I have been on the strict candida diet for 16mths, i have forgotten what bread and sugar taste like. i know that if i cheat that would be it, its just not worth it for me, i dont think i would have made it this far without the diet, it has saved me. i too had to give up cigs and alcohol, never in a million years thought i could do that,
By the way the candida diet doesnt have to be boring, its not just meat and veg, there are loads of recipes on the whole approach website, also the yeast connection discussion board.