Hi Jackie, welcome!

Trying to start low carbing without any information is a bit like trying to drive a car without taking any lessons! You really need to arm yourself with some solid information. The answers to your questions about what to eat will be in the book. You really, really need to buy the book, and read it!

Are you sure you want to do Atkins specifically? Some plans are more liberal in the food allowed, eg fruit. If you go to the right side of the screen, you will see "Which low carb plan is right for me?" That is a collection of summaries of the major plans. Choose the plan that will suit your lifestyle, then buy the book and read it thoroughly before you try to start.

Rosebud