I have read the book and was following the plan, but I sort of fell off the wagon. In my opinion, it is a great plan for life-long healthy eating. It also addresses emotional eating, which I have a big problem with. I have done e-diets, and if you are currently a member, I would recommend switching your meals over to the Dr. Phil plan. The book is very good, as far as diet books, go. And it gives you a lot of concrete steps that you can take to change your lifestyle. It really isn't a diet, which I love, but it does make you have to change a lot of bad habits. It really is more about eating healthy and in moderation. It tends to be a bit on the low-fat side, but also without a lot of sugars and refined flour food. It really pushes the fruits and veggies. And of course portion control. Another big problem for me.
Good luck!
Sherri