I too was thinking of switching to atkins. I just am not "into" atkins anymore. I miss things like the occasional yogurt and I really don't like lots of fatty meats and grease. I also like how phase II does include the fruits. I have been off and on of atkins for something like a year and a half now and have heard good things about the SBD. i am looking into making hte switch so i was glad to see this post!