Atkins

 Thanks for all the feedback, I am not following Atkins exactly, I am eating like a person would in phase 2, but I have been eating way to many carbs, mostly fruit I think,though sometimes pasta, (love mac n cheese)  I just need to focus on protein and fat first.

The point they're trying to make is that you MUST start at the beginning, in order to get started burning fat. You need to progress to Stage Two just like a 'normal' person would.

What you're describing sounds a lot like my eating style as a DSer.

I'm low on fruit , veggies and carbs, high on protein and fat.