The first time I did atkins I stayed with it for 3-4 mo. and lost a little weight, well I went NUTS! I went to the store and bought chips, candy, icecream, bread, pasta EVERYTHING!! Then I was a stiff bloated cow for the next three days it was horrendous. I'm back on the wagon and have much better control over by cravings. I will not do that ever again. Lotsa love-HEidi