Angela,

First thing you need to do is get a copy of the book titled "Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution" and read it cover-to-cover.

It is the proverbial bible that we tend to go by.
There's lots of other great books, too, but DANDR is only $8 and about the best starting block anyone could hope for.

I consider it indispensable, and I'm sure you would benefit from having it too. Without it, this WOE is definitely confusing.