Can you have more than the allotted 2 cups of lettuce a day if you are still under the 20 grams of carbs.

Also, how big of a deal is the sugar used in curing bacon? I went to both butchers in my town & they said bacon is almost always cured in sugar.

I think the answer to your first question is yes, as long as you count the carbs. I'm not a bacon fan, but I'm pretty sure there's bacon available with no sugar. You might have to try a health food store, though. HTH.

I looked for bacon with no sugar, and I couldn't find it anywhere. About the lettuce - I remember reading in Atkins book that you can have 3 cups of lettuce or 2 cups of lettuce plus 1 cup of other veggies.

There is a brand I buy at my health food store which is sugar free. The brand is "great taste." You could call your local stores and ask if they carry the brand. Otherwise, for many, the sugar is negligable and doesn't cause many a problem. Its an individual thing...have to find what works best for you.