I do amazingly well on a low carb diet, and this book changed my life when I first read it. I used to weigh 120 pounds more than I do now, and this plan was the only thing ever that not only worked, but seemed almost effortless. His theories on insulin and metabolism and reactions to sugar mesh with my biology perfectly, and when I follow the plan I lose all cravings and my appetite disappears. Eventually, over the course of 10 years, some weight creeped back, but is (bless you Dr. Atkins), almost all back off.

Atkins now is big business, with their pre-packaged foods and meals and shakes and vitamins and mixes and ... . Reading this reminded me that it's moved far beyond his original words of whole clean foods, no packaged crap. So the evolution was interesting to see. Also I eat way more veggies than he recommends and still lose about 10 lbs a month when I'm hardcore.

Reread as a refresher and for motivation.