There is a couple of things I would like to add.
I personally didnt find getting into this diet hard at all. I think it has to do with how I approached it.
Firstly, If you dont really like it, dont eat it!
It sounds simple, but it is so easy for folks to make a meal plan and then try to stick to it like glue even though they dont like it!
Choose something you really like instead.
It is that simple, really it will help you get past the first week or so if you just eat the stuff you love. As long as they are Atkins friendly that is!

Secondly, water, its been said many times before, but it really does put an end to alot of cravings as it seem to speed up the cravings-loss phase.

again, I remind you that I am not speaking from my own experience, because i did, and still do, only eat the stuff (mostly junk!) that I love.