I have just started this and really like it. Anytime I've ever tried low carb I broke my diet by about 10 am. Her program works because you can actually eat fruit, there are tons of vegetables, she allows coffee, and there aren't any restrictions on the protein. Granted, I only had to lose three pounds, but my issue has always been fighting hunger all day every day. Since I've been following her plan I am actually not hungry, which amazes me. In a way it is depressing because I have no appetite for cake, candy, bread, all the things I normally adore. She has changed her program through the years, so her first books are stricter than the latest. I bought the latest book for my program but will buy the earlier books now...I checked them out of the library and they have excellent recipes.