I've been doing Atkins recently, I think this works for me to shift weight. I've been off it for a few weeks over my wedding period but am now drifting back onto a more sensible diet. As Roger says the general plan is to eat less, move more and try and cut carbs as much as possible without being really anal about it.

For me cutting out bread altogether as well as not eating in the car, and avoiding Haribo sweets has what really worked. I am now at a weight where I can exercise again without feeling like death.

So Atkins isn't a fad diet for me, but a lesson for my body about what is good for it and what I should really avoid if there are other options.

Cheers

Cris.