I think Atkins is great for short-term solution. However, I wouldn't pile on fatty food. I've always eaten fish, skinless chicken, lean beef and pork when I'm on Atkins. What I've starting eating not for a diet but as my diet for permanent health reasons is fish or skinless chicken with salad, and occasionally 1/2 cup of brown rice. I've reduced my portion (I use a small or medium plate) and have a fruit for dessert. Up until now, I've been aiming to lose fat to look nice for Viet New Year, so no junk food and snacks. However, a fitness instructor said to permit yourself have one cheat day, so you won't feel so deprived that you'll overindulge on bad food.
Why am I telling you about myself? What I'm trying to say is that stay on Atkins as long as the Doc prescribed but don't stay on it too long. You then should switch permanently to a low-carb diet. Clobfobble gave it a name but I forgot what it is.
By the way, I eat oatmeal or Cheerios for breakfast. Trying to add fiber into my diet too.
Good luck Ali and Brianna! By the way, do you know that there's a forum for Atkins eater? That's where my sister read about the shirataki noodle. I just bought it. I will take pix and post tomorrow.
