I tried Atkins initially to lose weight...
I lost 4 stone in 12 months, felt healthier than I ever had. My skin improved, I had bags of energy.
The trick is to make it a way of life and NEVER go back to eating processed foods again.
Atkins used properly is an extremely healthy eating plan...
It stands to reason though if you eat a high protein diet..>AND CHIPS! you'll eventually kill yourself so do it properly!