Yeah, so Dr. Atkins was right ...

Here's a review of the study.

http://examine.com/blog/is-low-carb-really-the-best-weight-loss-diet/

 

The myth was turn fat into muscle. It's really burning fat and building the muscle.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/henkin6rrr.htm

 

One advantage of low carb is that fats and protein can help you control hunger better.

 

If you're obese and without a mobility-altering disability, you remain obese every single day through poor dietary/mobility decisions.

If you're poor, you likely remain that way every single day through poor decisions in the long-term.

 

I don't think there's any diet, or lifestyle change, or procedure that would ever be recommended without also including regular exercise -- at least not if it's going to work in the long term.