AndTheBand, my father had a heart attack early, but also smoked and drank. I think there is research which shows that your blood cholesterol is actually lower on a low carb diet than a low fat one - often also low fat foods are bulked up with sugar for taste which affects your blood glucose, and will be worse for your health.
I don't know, I have lost weight on this WOE and find it easier to keep off, so I can't see how that would be more unhealthy really.
Beccus, I looked at what you are eating and thought it was actually too much fat. It is more than I would feel comfortable consuming, but people are different. I have found it is a case of finding what works for me, within the BC rules and tweaking as I go along. However, I have started doing BPCs in the morning and I do think I feel fuller. I am waiting for the laxative effect, though - believe me, this would be a plus for me.
Raisin, I was worried when I started this WOE that I would wake in the night hungry because I was not eating enough - whereas I slept all the way through. I was actually astonished, because I used to have toast or something before bed otherwise I would be hungry in the night. Not only am I not hungry in the night, I can go several hours without having breakfast.