It's good to see that folks are discovering this thread! I hate to think that anyone would miss out on the health benefits of cutting back on carbs because they got scared off by a rigid plan.

I started almost two years ago. At first I was pretty strict. But now I'm in that "last 10 pounds stall" and IFing, I don't freak out if a few carbs make it past the gate. I'm still very low carb by modern standards. And it does not seem to affect the health benefits of cutting back on sugars.

Hang it there!