For Atkins diet, water is must and that too in gallons, for all the protein load will have adverse effect on the kidney, and read somewhere chances of renal and visceral gout is not uncommon. Water, exercise, sound sleep, cheerfull lifestyle, and if possible a balanced diet all works. I suggest try some herbs like Tribullus, Epimedium, Gynostemma, mild arecanut to aid the fat cutting. Beer kills, sadly unavoidable to ease stress. Yes, fresh fruits and juice is key element, No kidding it works.