actually, for some people, it is.....there is nothing wrong with lo carbs....you get enough carbs, just not carbs you dont need, like from sugar and white flours.....you only eat very lo carbs the first 2 weeks and it actually reprograms your body and converts you to using protein for fuel instead of the carbs, as it should be....atkins isnt for everyone...it is like a self help group for carb addicts, to break the cycle and teach you and your body how to eat responsibly....i for one am much healthier on it...