There’s been a study published by researchers at Stanford University that states that out of 4 low-carb diet plans, Atkins was the best for weight loss and long-term maintenance. 

For many years, low carb has been frowned upon, especially the Atkins diet, because our bodies need carbs - we have to have them for many reasons, the most important being for brain function.  Restricting carbs too low is dangerous and has made people very ill.

So is low carb the way to go?  Maybe.  There are certain folks who are sensitive to carbs (myself being one), but what I am noticing is it’s the “bad” carbs that I am sensitive too, that make me feel hung over in the morning if I eat them the day before and also make me feel fuzzy headed and unable to concentrate.  When I choose “good” carbs, I feel fantastic!  I do not suggest restricting carbs to 20 grams per day, which the Atkins diet does for the first 2 weeks, but do cut some carbs or switch to good carbs from bad and I think you will see that losing weight is a lot easier.