Silly -

I am much the same size/weight as you (now). I'm also similar in that I'm also not particularly insulin-resistant. Metabolically, I was able to easily lose weight, which Dr. Atkins suggests indicates I was not laboring with an insulin resistance syndrome, but rather fighting an undisciplined me. Achieving my goal weight was a 3 month process, and I did try to slow the loss of last pounds. I added back 5 grams a day more, adjusting the level every 4 days. I got to about 120 g of carbs. After a month of 100 to 120 g, I did notice a shift in my weight to extremely gradual weight gain. I suspect Nat is right that your situation is one that will get your CCLL about 100 grams.

Approach your CCLL carefully, though. I found a slight change in my behavior when I shifted from "I don't eat carbs" to "I eat carbs with control." Sometimes I found myself yielding control, as before. Boy, you'll just have to keep a close eye and try to notice this shift, and treat it as a warning flag.

Also, if you think you look good where you are, then just start thinking of yourself as 190'ish. Are there other things you want to devote your energy to pursuing? Now's your chance. It's a new lease on life.

Charlie/42/Happy