As you mentioned black and white works best for you, have a look at the atkins rules posted . IF they are still too vague, one of his books had a definite list of vegies that might give you a concrete limit.

If you like, you can weigh out a set portion of meat that works for you. Say 8 oz of beef or chicken per meal. or 4 eggs ( or 6).

Make a plan you can live with. And comit to.

On this forum is a 90 change your habits challenge. Maybe there is one thing or two that needs extra attention. I gave up traditional pizza by limiting pizza to 3 times and not more than 2 slices in a 90 day span. Progress not perfection.

I weigh in everyday. It keeps eating on plan my daily goal. THe actual daily number is not important, rather it is the weekly average. THAT is my number to work on.

Maybe define what sends you off the tracks, and make addressing that a priority.

JUST DONT QUIT. Due to circumstances I have gained a lot of weight--it happens. Just dont quit. Keep ironing out each hic up that derails you. You CAN do this!