Well, my dr. is all for Atkin's. Like he and she said you still eat lots of different foods it not a starvation (sp) thing like other diets. You can eat and be full. Some dr. only believe in what they where tought in school and if they have never had a weight problem they will never understand. I would not worry about what she said. Weight trainers are even suggesting Atkin's. You are far from stupid just because you did not go to medical school. You do what you feel is right and what makes you feel good.