Just my $0.02 - and I'm new - but I've eaten the Atkins Advantage bars every day on induction and lost 5.5 pounds the first week and still losing this week.

In the DANDR book (page 129) I have, he specifically says that "...some controlled food products can come in handy when you are unable to find appropriate food, can't take time for a meal, or need a quick snack."...I'm going by that since he is the founder of the diet.

I have heard lots of people say they caused stalls for them, though, so you might want to keep an eye out for that.