R.K.
I love the Atkins diet. It's important to read the book completely to understand the principles involved. I did phase 1 for one week, and then stay on phase 2 until the holidays, when I relax a bit. This diet is successful for those of us who are carbo-holics. If I start with carbs in the day, I just end up eating them all day. So I save any carb cheating for the end of the day! And I recommend not eating any of the Atkins products, because they are all processed food. Just stick to the basics.