You might be getting more than you think - there are some carbs in cream, nuts and cheese. And I don't think having LESS than 20g would slow your weight loss - I think he says somewhere that for some people more like 15 is necessary. And Dr Bernstein, author of a similar diet for diabetecs says he would recommend even less carbs except he thinks most people would be unwilling to have so few. I wouldn't worry about it, except that everybody, including Dr A tells us how good veggies are for us. You may change - I have. Before lc, never really liked any of them, but now have come to appreciate them as a nice side for the fatty meats. I eat more veggies now than anybody in my family. Well, not counting potatoes, which of course I do not do and they still do. but I now look forward to my broccoli (with lots of butter) or my fake potato salad made with cauliflower. It could happen to you, too. Bill