If you are interested in Atkins, you may want to consider South Beach. I have not done either (I do ww. points) but have read up on them both. South Beach is healthier then Atkins. You watch your carbs as you do with Atkins but you stick with more healthier eating - such as maybe Canadian Bacon instead of the real fatty bacon (or) maybe chicken instead of sirloin steak. I would think (Just think now) that if you are eating lighter and not eating all the fat that Atkins allows that S. Beach would help you shed the pounds faster then Atkins. Good Luck. Elaine |