The only way is it restrictive is because everyone says so and keeps pushing high carb foods. If the world around me was 100% supportive, just like everyone is on board with using insulin and metformin, Low Carb becomes sustainable.

In DANDR, there is little off limits at maintenance. Just keep the carbs limited, but not the food choices.

I'm tired of food pushed at me. That is high carb cakes and breads. As a carb addict saying no is hard. Who offers alcohol to an alcoholic? Sheesh