Being an experienced calorie-controlled dieter, and having been brainwashed by the 'low fat' brigade for years, I checked my calorie intake for a month when I first did Atkins.
Over that period my calorie intake was never lower than 1500 per day, and never over 2000. Usually about 1800, I would say, which is more than any other type of diet advised I should be eating.
I still have all that info, plus weight loss and BP charts, on another PC, but unfortunately in WordPerfect which my current PC won't support. However, I shall be rigging it up to get hold of that fairly shortly, so it will be available.
I have never felt more energised in my life than on that diet, and was walking the Wolfhound at least 25 miles per week without any fatigue, hunger or cravings at all.
Back on it now, it's working more slowly, but it is working. I'm having trouble with increasing my exercise because of mobility problems (which are getting worse as I lose weight, not better) but I shall persevere with that.
Now I KNOW that this is all anecdotal and has no value as evidence at all. But it's what happened to me. Maybe someone could organise a trial after talking to experienced long-term low-carbers - or even do a trial WITH experienced long-term low-carbers, to see how healthy they (me too, soon) are.
As far as describing my diet to known hostile HCPs, and all unknowns - I use the term 'controlled carbohydrate' which usually slips past unchallenged! If there are further questions, they get it like it is.
I'm seeing our PCT dietitian for the first time next Tuesday - should be fun! :twisted: I'll keep you posted.
Viv 8)