The Atkins diet is the only diet that has ever worked for me in the long term. In fact, the older I get, the more nothing else works in the short term, either. It suits some bodies and if yours is one that likes it, and you're doing it "right" (seems you are), then go for it. There's been a lot of research lately indicating that Atkins was right, so if you need science backing it up, it's there!

I went without medical benefits and medical checkups for many years. I have good insurance now, but I'm still kinda lax about checkups. They're just a pain, and I'm lazy! Don't follow my example. :)