I have come to this conclusion as well after a three year stint with Atkins. While it worked well for me, I have never been able to figure out why there is such a disaster when i introduce "new" foods at different levels. I can not digest the "fake treat foods" that i used to get and all they do is set off sugar cravings and binges. I have been craving and binge free for the first time in over a year-i have been following this for 9 days now. I feel your post could have been written by me and my experience. I was unsure at the start and felt "limited" yet, this is the best i have felt, never hungry, exercising, and happy. I am enjoying the food i do eat and not feeling deprived. I've also dropped 10 lbs. I've been battling for over a year with the cravings and carb creep. This is working for me, and makes since.