Diver Down,
When I read Everlosings reply to your post I just thought she was expressing that the integrity of the diet is very important. Very important to people like me who had a pre-determined negative attitude about atkins for many many years....I agree though..."garbage food" was maybe too much. But she was definitely trying to help you and others, like me! before I got here... that is apparent.
My personal "opinion" about atkins was determined by seeing a coworker do the diet for a couple of years...as I find out 15 years later -- the WRONG way.
Boy oh boy, I am reluctant to say this because you really gave it to Everlosing, but... your reply to her seemed way over the top.
I know what it is like having to defend yourself and to often feel like you are being attacked....but sometimes we have to watch our reflexes, they can be over reactive...and a little, well, mean.
The people here ARE very nice and very helpful!
Take care, and btw....you lucky friggn' duck!
Shell