Well the Swank diet does not discourage carbs. In fact, you don't have to count the fats in breads as part of the diet because breads are generally so low in fats. I just eat whole wheat or whole grains, never white bread.

It's more discouraging the fats. Which ultimately is a good way to go about eating. Lower fats = going to be much healthier in the long run.

I've just heard so many mention that they've lost weight on this 'diet' (I use the term 'diet' loosely since I came in focusing on eating well, not 'dieting' per se).

Yeah, I think patience is just the key now.