Mr. Freddy,

The point is that the weight comes back on after you go off the "diet." Most of us here are trying to follow the good doctor's instruction to never go off it! Of course you're going to gain back the weight. Duh.

This article is unfortunately just another example of one loaded with misconceptions. They're good to read though, because it helps us to be more prepared to defend it against this ignorance.

Examples:
Atkins restricts vegetables?! NOT A CHANCE.
Weight comes back as soon as you are unable to resist carbs? Well, of course the weight will come back on. Doesn't the same happen when you eat fatty foods on a low-fat regimen? Lots of sugar on a low-fat regimen? Isn't that just common sense?
Not to mention that Atkins gives many of us the control to resist carbs more often than not.

My personal favorite is how she mentions that calories are to blame right after stating that Americans are eating more simple sugars. Hmmm.