What does eavh of you think is the best LC plan and WHY?

If I were starting out again I'd go for CAD because it involves the least upheaval to your normal eating habits and you don't have to give things up (because of the reward meal). However I'm on Atkins which I think is good because of its proven track record ove the years.

Robert

I believe Atkins is the best plan. It is very specific about what to eat when. You can keep it very simple, just count your carbs. It has stages to see you through your weight loss journey and into maintenance. It cures your addictions through abstinance...IMO the only way to cure addictions.

The only flaws with the plan I think are that he makes and sometimes advocates fake foods. Our ancestors never had fake food to eat, and we should be very careful with those items.

Protein Power is a very good plan also, but I don't like how they show in their charts what candy choices you can get for your carb allowance. We should not eat candy at all! Sample menu including a slice of light toast for breakfast...that would set me right off.

CAD is definately not for me! I can't limit my poison (flour and sugar carbs), I have to eliminate them.

But we are all different and different things work for different people.

Beth

I don't think there is a *best*.. It varies.

I like Atkins because its strict and easy to follow. You can only eat this, and you can't eat anything else.. Makes it simple.
But I always end up doing a modified version of it because its so limited and it drives me nuts..=/

I think the *best* plan is one that you can feel comfortable with personally and fits your lifestyle. If you pick a plan that you can't live with for the rest of your life, the chances of you sticking with it aren't very good. If you pick a plan that is too complicated or restrictive and you wind up getting frustrated with it, the results will be the same.
There are a lot of different plans out there. They all have in common that carbs, specifically highly processed, high GI carbs, are restricted to one degree or another.
Some people find that they need a highly organized plan to keep them on track. Others like a bit more freedom.
As with most things in life, "one size does not fit all".

Thank you for this question I am learning which is best.

Isis

Thanks indeed

Good question, but you'll sure get some varied answers. Take Robert's answer, for example: he said CAD offers the least upheaval to normal eating habits. Well... not MY normal eating habits. I've always been a grazer. I don't enjoy big meals, so the idea of only having "three squares" and no snacking on CAD wouldn't suit me.

Protein Power is my favorite, and the one I'd recommend if someone was only going to read one book. It's strict enough to be highly effective, yet not quite as "tight" as Atkins. I also prefer the Eadeses emphasis on overall health as opposed to weight loss.

Just MHO, of course.

Personally I think schwartzbein is the best. She emphasisises health rather than weight loss and her plan includes lots of fruit and veg. Plus one can eat small amounts of wholegrains etc. Basically one can lose wieght on Schwartzbein by eating very healthy food and whenever one is hungry.

I hate CAD. I did it before and was always hungry. I think the reward meal just leads to binging in susceptible people (me!!!)