I began with induction, and moved on to my own version of Atkins. I don't count anything, just eat only things that are low carb. Any carbs I get are from approved veggies, nuts. I eat no fruit, no flour,potatoes,pasta, sugar, candy, crackers, candy, cakes, etc. I find low carb alternatives to anything I am wanting. I think for me, slow is the way to go, trying to just revamp my whole eating plan. Not a diet anymore, just slow and steady.