hello Natrushka:

I have not been on the Atkins long and I thought I had read it pretty well. Every diet has been a struggle for me but I thought this would be different. I must confess that the debate on this thread has worried me considerably.

I was under the impression that I could eat what I wanted, following the guidelines, until my carb count was 20g ( I am still on Induction). Being as big as I am I sure can eat! But I have never gone over my 20g. I am losing weight, but are people recommending that I also have to count calories and protien / fat ratios to improve my weight loss.

I do not understand much of what the fat / protein ratios is about. I certainly do not remember reading about it in Atkins - but I shall go back to the book again and see if I missed something in my keeness to start the plan. But I am quite confussed now. I thought I had at last found a great diet. but now I wonder if that is the case.