Is anyone sick of fad diets?

Is anyone else sick of these stupid diets like Southbeach and Atkins that tell you to not eat this or that during whatever phase, blah, blah. I've been toying around with them but can never stay on one for than 3-4 days. I had someone the other day tell me they are the dumbest thing ever and to just eat like a normal person, but a lot less of it if you want to lose weight. Makes sense. Is anyone else weary of diets that tell you you can't have a slice of whole wheat bread or a little bit of baked potato?