Atkins diet follow up!

http://www.atkins.com/Homepage.aspx

Any long term readers of mine know I have been following the Atkins diet for many, many years. See original blog here:
http://kirksfitnessblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/my-recommended-diet-for-fat-loss.html

I estimate I have been following this diet diligently for about 9 years. In my professional opinion (as a Fitness Professional for 20 years) this is not only the most effective fat-loss diet in existance, it is also the healthiest. I still shy awya from starchy carbohydrates, I limit my fruit intake to 2 servings per day, I consume no fried foods but I eat liberal amounts of meats, cheeses and vegetables. By eating this way I not only have total control of my diabetes (type 1) and my blood sugar remains stable all day, but I also am very lean. I remain at between 8-10% bodyfat all year long and next month I will be 44 years old!

What about my cholesterol levels and my lipid profile? By eliminating all kinds of processed foods (especially starches) from my diet my lipid profile is normal. My HDL is 59, my triglycerides are 79, my totla cholsterol is 194.... is that high? NO! Trust me on this one, heart disease is a related to inflamation, not high cholesterol levels. Look it, if my toital cholesterol was around 400 then I would be concerned but not at the 200-level. Cholseterol is needed for hormonal balance. Maybe that explains my red hot libido for a guy my age! LOL!
The Atkins diet is very similar to the Paleolithic diet which eliminates all processed foods and you consume only natural foods, like vegetables, berries, meats, etc. The way I see it, God never created any food that is harmful and/or will cause diseases.
My recommendation for everyone is to visit the Atkins website, purchase one of their books at your local book seller and try the diet yourself. For my its a lifestyle and I am passionate about it!