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I’ve worked in the field for over 30 years and I have not yet found a low carb high protein diet that works because just as soon as you go off it, you gain it back.

What kind of BS is this. If you go off of any diet IT DOESN'T WORK.

Let me ask you a personal question - are you a vegetarian? a lacto vegetarian? Looking at your links it sure seems that way! Good luck and take plenty of supplements if you are(especially B12 because vegans are universally deficient) Doesn't matter that essential vitamins and minerals are missing vegans say that that is our "natural" diet!

No, I am not a vegetarian. I believe, and was taught by Cooper's, in a balanced diet that includes a source of carbs, protein, and fat. Basically 60/15/25. To get in shape, and remain that way, there will have to be the use of exercise. It includes aerobics, weight training (resistence), and a form of stretching called plyometrics. All lead to a well rounded exercise program. Diet by itself, will not get someone fit, just thin. This can even go far enough to cause death in extreme cases.

If you read the articles I displayed, you'll see a consistent run of medical problems from a large number of people using different "diets" geared toward protein. Stones, heart problems, kidney ailments, ketosis, and more seem to pop up with a great enough regularity that I feel where there's smoke, there could be fire. You also mentioned that aspect of energy? The man that told me about the lack of was my doctor who was on the Atkins and ran out of gas on a 5 mile run. He had to hitch a ride back. He stopped the Atkins and no longer recommended it. Protein does not supply energy.

Like I said, you do what you want to do. I wish you well. The term diet is whatever you eat over time. It can be a balanced and complete diet, or a lousy one. Your choice. You can say you haven't had any problems and that's great. Many have and they are documented through recognized medical institutions. Finally, I will say that with these documentations in mind, if someone wishes to start a change in their dietary intake, and they are shopping, I wish them luck, but I can't recommend a diet that has so much of a negative findings history. And that you can't ignore.