Hmm...who was it in here that said...

"Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I know the specialty foods put out by Atkins and others are a bit expensive, but you can eat LC without buying those. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions. I'm sure you can think of more.

1. Grow your own veggies. Eating more natural, real foods can only be good for you.

2. On an LC diet you don't need to keep your fat intake down, so buy cheaper cuts of meat instead of the more expensive, leaner meats.

3. Splenda is a bit expensive, but equal or a store brand atrificial sweetner will work just fine.

4. A lot of the same Ideas for non-LC food shopping will work just as well for us. Use coupons, shop the sales, etc.

5. Don't let a tight budget stop you from eating this way. If you believe in it as much as many of us do, you know it's the best thing for your health now and always. Poor health is a lot more expensive than eating right...both financially and otherwise.
Good Luck.
Bob