I used to be a 300+ pounder. IN June of 02 I started Atkins following Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution 2002 edition. I rapidly shed my fats and added lean body mass improved my cholesterol numbers and got to the point my doc said stop. Having my fat goggles welded firmly in place I struggled on trying to get to that magic scale number the BMI and the height weight charts said was healthy until I realized I had less then 15% body fat and called it goal.