I have been on Atkins for over a year now and have lost 90lbs. I must say that misconception is the biggest hurdle in the understanding of this diet. I now eat more vegetables than I ever have in my life. I just chose to eat low carb veggies rather than potatoes and other high starch veggies. I eat fruit. I just don't eat bananas and other high glycemic fruits. As for boredom. There are many bulletin boards that have many low carb recipes. When I get bored I go to one and find a new recipe. One of my favorites now is a chicken recipe I found on one of them. I have found a wonderful low carb cheesecake recipe also. I used to use the Atkin's shakes and others and the low carb bars, but found myself bored with them.
