I thought the same thing. The "steak and eggs" image of the diet, which I used to have, is a gross mischaracterization. The diet is mainly about removing sugar and flour from one's diet, and cutting down considerably on carbs.
I can give you more info off line, but I can't recommend it highly enough. It's a life-changer. 8-)
No, it's not a gross mischaracterization. Any diet recommending porkrinds deserves savage ridicule. Atkins dieters are just begging for diverticulosis and a whole host of other problems. I mean, what kind of psycho doctor would advise patients to go into ketosis, a pathological condition? Dr. Atkins, among other kooks.
I can give you more info off line, but I can't recommend it highly enough. It's a life-changer. 8-)
Enjoy...
Oh, wait! Lose the potatoes.