[whd23]

She argued that, despite a number of studies, no one knew what the long- term effects might be.

And what studies have been done on the "long term effects" of a low-fat, high-carb diet, hmmm?

His answer was to avoid such foods and eat unlimited amounts of fat and protein, leading the body to burn fat.

Either the "doctor" or the "reporter" (or both!) haven't bothered to read any of Dr. Atkin's books. He NEVER said to stuff your face with UNLIMITED amounts of fat. Why can't these folks get past the two-week induction phase of the Atkins plan?

[jacquej]

Here is my experience on Atkins...

Starting weight July 2002, nearly 290 lbs. chol 320, trigylcerides sky high, on the verge of type 2 diabetes

July 2003, 204 lbs, chol 205, trygly normal, bloodsugar below normal for my age...

I now eat vegetables, keep complex carbs under 100 a day, normal amounts of healthy fats (olive oil and butter), and about 6 to 8 ounces of lean meat or healthy fish a day...

I will never go off this "diet"... It isn't a diet, for I am never hungry, have totally lost my incessant cravings for sugar and flour, none of which are found in natural foods.

The food pyramid needs to be changed if we are ever to halt the obesity related health epidemic in this country.