Spirit, I tend to agree with you on the new book. I, too, have found it a bit confusing and more "radical" in approach. I have just recently switched from Atkins to Schwarzbein and have "designed" my own approach to this method of low carb. I am using her daily carb guidelines and approach to combination eating but ignoring her adamancy to no sweeteners and processed foods. I am losing slowly but surely and I am sure there is some much needed healing going on too so can't complain!
I, like yourself, do eat fat and it has not afffected my efforts. I am going to read the book you recommended and also I wonder if you could provide me with a day or two sample menus of what you eat. Your weight loss is impressive. Since we are on the "same page", I would like to see how my eating compares to yours.