Hi. I posted about a year ago about a low carb option not really working for me and so thought I'd do a quick update. I stuck to the plan above with carbs at ~20%, feeding some internal need. I had a higher fat % ~(40-50%) and lost ~25 lbs. I started at 184 and am now around 160. I've been at maintenance since October. It all depends on your body and really listening to what you are craving. I think fewer carbs can be very helpful, but it just depends on you as individual. Some can do less. I haven't really had much of a problem keeping to this ratio since I moved to maintenance. It's hardest when I travel for work because carbs are cheap and they are all over restaurant menus. At home I don't eat out that much. So, do what truly works for you and is something you can stick to.

I'm 48, and have been doing it for 6 weeks. I love it. I intended to eat low carb, but unintentionally found myself in ketosis (I didn't understand the net vs. total carbs) so I went with it! I feel more energetic and clear headed and less moody. My digestion is better too. Grains (even whole) and sugars do not agree with me in various ways. I am still working on getting my sodium intake right and sometimes get heart palpitations and other symptoms. I don't go overboard with fat, and eat like I did before (leaner meats and seafood, veggies, eggs, dairy, nuts & seeds) with the exception of starchy vegetables, grains, legumes, sugar and fruit (other than a few berries). Eventually I would like switch back to lower carb only and to be able to eat grains and sugar again, but only on occasion. I was able to maintain my weight that way previously, and just need to lose about 20 pounds, so I think within a few months I will be ready to make the transition

Me as well, I have lost 10 lbs doing low carb and I'm not finding it as hard as I thought I would.