In Atkins for life he sugegsts cutting back to 60g of carbs a day at first when you don't have much weight to lose. For the sever addiction, she may have to go through induction just to break the cravings.

I agree that she should start Lc and get over sugar cravings, then tackle ciggs. Having both at once would be a nightmare and she may give in totaly and start smoking as well as go on a binge.

Giving up coffee and sugar at the same time was heck enough. I remember chewing on baby carrotts all the time when I quit smoking to keeo my hands and mouth busy. I also had to stop driving, using the computer and a few other things I enjoyed smoking with for a little while.