I have the Atkins book and have read it.....Here's my question:

Do I count every single thing I eat inot the carb count? He says count 1 packet of sweetner as 1 carb.....what about in a diet soda or crystal lite? They have artifical sweetner....so do I count those carbs?

He says eat liberally of meats, eggs, cheese, etc. Does that mean eat those things and count those carbs? Or Does it mean that you can eat that stuff and it doesn't go into your carb count?

On Fruit...He says no fruit on induction. Can I have a little fruit like raspberries, strawberries as long as my carbs stay under 20/day? (I really need something to satisfy my sweet craving - and i love fruit -find it hard to completely give up). I know it may cause craving, but will it stop me from getting into ketosis?

Olives, avacado.....Do you count those into the carb count?

Veggies......I know he says 2 cups salad and 1 cup other veggies......but, can I have more veggies if i don't go over 20 carbs/day?

Thanks.