So Atkins is dead.

Imo- the big problem with Atkins was the fact that it made Carbs an evil word. Fruit and Whole Grains are NOT making this country obese. Its the colorful boxed frankenfoods throughout the grocery store that are. And contrary to Dr. Atkins, Bacon is NOT a health food.

Anyways, the Atkins diet I feel has been replaced by the South Beach Diet now. Today, if you walk into a grocery store, you see the South Beach Diet everywhere. Not only are the books ubiquitous -- but now you see cereals, meal-replacement bars, and probably other crap in the many aisles I never visit.

Its lame. Are you in "the zone?" on "the beach?" "low fat" "high protein" "low protein" "high altitude, high carb" on the "grapefruit diet". Its a joke.

It just takes a little discipline, good nutrition, and a healthy active lifestyle to acheive a fit physique, but I think most americans are just looking for the quick fix. . .