I just read in the "Atkins New Diet Revolution" that strawberries are allowed, not not until you are out of the Induction period. After Induction, when you begin Ongoing Weight Loss, OWL, you start to increase your carb. count slowly to establish your CCLL (critical carbohydrate Level for Losing) you can add strawberries. 13 average size strawberries equal 5gms. of carbohydrates. Good luck, and congrats on the 10 lbs. gone!!