Hi everyone! I am brand new to this carb counting stuff. I recently joined Curves for Women. I got the book that Heavin wrote and thought I'd give carb counting a try. So far, I think I've lost some weight. But... I am confused about a few things. He suggests carbs of 20 or below for the first two weeks. Can I eat things from the Atkins diet... like their chocolate bars, drinks etc? Or are these items not for anyone else. Do you suggest reading Atkins book? I think the Heavin diet is really simillar except maybe for the last phase. Which talks about maintance. Also, some people have told me certain foods that are high in fiber do not count in the carb totals... is this true? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!