http://www.phlaunt.com/lowcarb/index.php
Found this web site and it allows you to calculate how much fat you need in your diet. It is a great site for lots of carb information.

Have you read the New Atkins for a New You book. They explain why they no longer recommend the keto sticks. First the sticks were never meant to be used for a weight loss program. Second--they are not an accurate way of testing for Atkins results. If you exercise they will not show a color--they are vary depending on how much water you drink Third --since they are so inaccurate they lead to frustration and people tend to look at the stick color instead of following the program.
The first few weeks you will lose alot of weight--it will be mostly water, but it feels good to see the scale go down. Then things even out.
The new book spells out what you should be eating. In a nutshell--aim for 1500-1800 total calories (Atkins believes in starvation mode) and during induction aim for 15 of your net carbs to come from good foundation veggies--that is around 6 cups a day, for women a protein portion is 4-6 ounces of meat or chicken.
Sounds like you are doing fine!

This is your answer!

I've been a low-carber off and on for years, and never had a keto stick show I was in full ketosis and would get frustrated and quit. I don't lose as fast as many but I didn't put it on fast, so I will be patient, choosing to make this a life-style change. I choose whole foods, fresh and fresh frozen veggies, I have lowered the amount of processed foods I eat, drink water, and I only occassionally drink soft drinks. I do drink flavored seltzers, no alcohol and I lift weights now - just started again after many years hiatus. This works for me. Find your best path, use all low-carb information, but stick to your plan, and you'll see results.

Good luck!

Wow, so glad i read this today! I had it on my walmart list to buy keto stix today! Hmmmm, i think i will skip them too and save the duckets!

AND..I have Always wondered about the bars and worried they could stall weightloss.... I have them on hand for emergencies, because it's better than eating something starchy! But, i'm not going to eat them constantly!

hmmmm.... I often wonder about the low carb tortillas! those are awesome... net 4 carbs on the ones i buy. but, they are a grain, so i worry! Anyone have success or not recommend them?

You're doing a lot better at veges than I do. Every time I stall that seems to be the main culprit.

I love vegetables I don't understand how they might make you stall though? or am i misunderstanding? x

I meant that I'm not getting enough veges and it makes me stall. Though too many high carb veges can stall you too. I have to watch the tomatoes.

Wow, so glad i read this today! I had it on my walmart list to buy keto stix today! Hmmmm, i think i will skip them too and save the duckets!

AND..I have Always wondered about the bars and worried they could stall weightloss.... I have them on hand for emergencies, because it's better than eating something starchy! But, i'm not going to eat them constantly!

hmmmm.... I often wonder about the low carb tortillas! those are awesome... net 4 carbs on the ones i buy. but, they are a grain, so i worry! Anyone have success or not recommend them?

I don't recommend the low carb tortillas. I've tried them. I think if you stick to your basics, veggies, meats, fats and proteins, you will do fine.

I've been eating the low-carb tortillas and pitas lately, and I've totally stalled. What started out as a seemingly good way to enjoy taco night with my family, has turned into a crutch. I may have to give them up for a while, and see if that is the problem.

The "old way" is the same as the "new way" The "old way" was always 20 net carbs on induction, from fresh green veggies. If you have not read the books the official Atkins.com website spells out the way to do the different phases very carefully. The main difference is that in the older books they didn't specifically tell you the small details, assuming that people would use common sense about serving sizes and choices. In a nutshell: 20 net carbs, 15 come from fresh green veggies--thats about 6 cups raw, protein portions are 4-6 ounces for a woman, only 4 ounces of aged cheese, be careful and don't drown your stuff with fat while cooking, aim for 1500-1800 total calories per day for a woman. In the old book comments were made about eating until satisfied but not stuffed, but people just didn't read the book and said--oh great--Atkins is the answer I can eat all the cheese and butter I want as long as I avoid anything with carbs (like veggies). Essentially it is still a low calorie portion size limited way of eating, with an emphasis on good fresh non-processed food. On induction you should not be eating any breads, tortillas, even if they are lo-carb, you should limit any bars and stuff because they can make a stall. You are supposed to be training yourself to enjoy new and fresh unprocessed foods that you can enjoy for a lifetime.