If you look a the plate on their website, the plate is divided into a half and two quarters for veggies, protein and carbs (their words, not mine). 

I am totally in favor of the 9" plate concept and use it myself.  It is the graphics on these plates that could be confusing to the uninitiated.  My opinion, of course, so entirely subject to review by the rest of the clan.

I love cucumber slices as a cracker substitute for this kind of appetizer.  This looks great and thanks for not stopping at the Chicken Liver variation. 

Buford,
Your timing was great for me.  My mouth was empty and I really needed a good laugh.

Welcome, Violet.  I, too, have thyroid issues and was watching the scale go up and up no matter what I tried.  With FTS, I've been able to lose weight even with my hormones working against me.  This is the best thing you can do for yourself.  With small children in your life, it's hard to put yourself first, but there are lots of folks here to give you support if you ask and a healthy mom is so important to the whole family.

I'd say good luck but I don't think luck has much to do with it.  Make a decision and hop on board the FTS train.  It will get you where you want to be.

Jo,
I'm glad you are feeling well enough to tackle your cravings and get back on track.  Your advice has been so helpful and I have benefited from your wisdom.

I decided to avoid them until I get to goal.  It has sped up my weight loss and I really don't miss them.  I'm thinking they'll be low on the list of what I start adding once I get to goal and I'll be selective.  My problem is that one piece would be enough but a whole bag in the pantry will get eaten.  Old habits bleeding through, I guess.

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol so  Carbs - 3, Erythritol - 3 means zero net carbs.  Erythritol is more powdery than xylitol and not as sweet but some people tolerate it better than xylitol because it is a smaller molecule.

Sugar alcohols can be a mixed blessing.  Depending upon how you tolerate them, they can cause some intestinal distress and can be a factor in stalling your weight loss.  Everyone is different, but, in my opinion, you need to get the basics of low carb eating down and slowly add items with sugar alcohols.  That will allow your body to adjust and also give you a way to tell if the sugar alcohols slow or stall your weight loss.

Good luck.  You have a cheering section.