It makes me sad to see so many misconceptions. I the majority of my weight in 2003/04 and have (for the most part) kept it off. This is the first "diet" I have been successful on. I have yoyoed 100lbs off more times in my life that I care to count and this is the first long term success that I have ever had. I follow Atkins, but people who don't know me and see me eat just think I ate healthy. If feel sorry for the surge in obesity that I see all around me...when the answer is so easy..ATKINS.