Never2late,

I'm actually shooting for 80ish carbs (TBD) combined with low calories. I was all excited to see your post but when Teaser posted this

"Here's how the Atkins 40 Plan works:
Start with 40 grams of Net Carbs of carbohydrates a day. Net Carbs represent the total carbohydrate content of the food minus the fiber content and sugar alcohols (if in the product). The Net Carbs number reflects the grams of carbohydrate that significantly impact your blood sugar level and therefore are the only carbs you need to count when you do Atkins."

I was dismayed. I see it now as a marketing ploy.

Oh, well. I have diverticulosis and VLC is disastrous (and painful) for me. I'm just not willing to fight to go that low anymore. I need more plant foods to be healthy and comfortable.

The last time I did 20-25 carbs, I had to combine it with low calories to lose. I'll do that again this time. The first time around, in 2003-4ish, I lost 60 lbs. without much counting of anything...just restricted my food types to what was on the induction list. Ah, youth. lol