The New Atkins Diet is a weight loss program where small amounts of carbohydrates are consumed to force the body to burn stored fat instead of easy to burn carbohydrates. It also requires dieters to consume lots of fiber because of its minimal impact on the glycemic index. Dieters can benefit tremendously by using a journal to log all their foods. This allows them to calculate calories and carbohydrates, which allows them to be more successful on their Atkins plan.