I did the Atkins diet for a long time, and did it the same way. I found it hard to stick too in the long run. After a long time of back and forth I decided to give South Beach a try. SO far its working. I just find its more forgiving at the end of the day then Atkins was.

But really its all the same to me, I dont want to get caught up in details. And whether its Atkins or South Beach is a detail to me.

Just a thought. Hope you find it easier sooner.