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I agree with Sue...
Carb cycling and Atkins is not going to be a very good mix because your your body is accustomed to you eating low carbs and to drop the high carb bombshell will most likely leave you feeling crappy for a few days and who wants that right? I have heard of carbcycling and it does seem to work well for people who are athletes and need the extra carbs for energy during an event. I wish the best for your friend, but I'd say, do one or the other. Atkins...OR carb cycling.