Atkins does not burn your muscle. Your body uses carbs as an energy source and turns the excess in to fat. If you cut out the carbs your body needs the energy you deprive it so it will draw from the stored fat. Thats why your body puts it there.
I was on it for 2 months while lifting wieghts. I lost about 18 pounds of body fat and looked much more cut than before. If you balance any diet with a workout program you will see results.
There is no miracle pill you can take no miracle diet you can do where you just sit on your fat lazy ars. Thats what got you in this situation to begin with.
You have to change your life style along with your eating habbits. But the rewards are worth it. Thats why americans are so over wieght. They are lazy, ignorant, and lack common sence. Also not able to think for themselves.
Not directed towards anyone in particular...