I agree with what Mom2... suggested. Since you've done Atkins before and only have 30 pounds to lose, I suggest doing 2 to 4 weeks of induction (by the book, of course). Then begin doing OWL so you can see how introducing new foods impact your weightloss and cravings.
Also, remember that since you are 55 pounds lighter than you were when you did Atkins before, you will not be able to eat as many calories as you did then because your BMR is lower. Since you are starting at a lower weight, you also probably will have a lower initial weight loss. Assuming you lose 10% of what you need to lose during the first couple of weeks, that will be 3 pounds, where as before that 10% was 8.5 pounds. Don't let that discourage you -- it's all relative.
The first 2/3 of one's weight comes off much faster than the last 1/3. It took me 11 months to lose 45 pounds; I expect it will take that long to lose the last 20.
Lastly, remember that Dr. Atkins said that if you aren't exercising, you aren't doing his program. Make sure you are doing both cardio -- to burn fat, and resistance/strength training -- to build muscle.
Good luck!
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