I’ve used Atkins successfully in the past. However, I did end up with one problem - gout. Inflamed joints is not much of a benefit, so one does have to be careful. Another issue is bone density, especially for women. High protein diet makes your body acidic, & calcium must be used from somewhere to address the problem.
Now I’m trying a somewhat modified diet, but it doesn’t work as well. Sigh...
Twotone, this link is to an article pertaining to Gout. It may be of help for your problem, BVB
http://articles.mercola.com/gout.aspx?i_cid=gouttreatment-rb-articles-6