Unpopular opinion: The whole Atkins phase in the early 2000s set me up for failure with all that bacon and no bread | Failed Diets Anonymous - Talk Freely
My doctor told me to try Atkins in 2002. I was sure it was the answer to all my weight problems! But after a few months, I craved carbs so much it felt like torture. When I finally gave in, I binged on bread and gained back more than I lost. Your experience with the cravings really rings true for me. I learned that extreme diets just set you up for failure in the long run.