I've been using the Clark books for 3 months and I've been loosing slowly and steadily. I like the fact that there is no induction period and that the carb allowance is more generous than Atkins. I stick mostly to 40 carbs per day but if I'm out with friends I may have the odd treat and go up to 60. I feel very satisfied and healthy and the acid indigestion I used to suffer from has all but disappeared.

I have quite a way to go but if it takes me another year, I'll be perfectly happy. This is the kind of plan I could follow indefinitely. As others have said its great that Clark bases his plan on real food.

I started on LC with this book but gave up on his recipies after 2 weeks - they were just inhuman, inedible, artificial garbage. I stick to his 40g - 50g per day carb limit but take my recipies from wherever. I also stick to his forbidden list. To me it seems like an easier, gentler Atkins but then, I've never done Atkins properly so how would I know?

is the Clark plan specifically high protein, or just low carb ?

hi im new . iv'e just started the cc diet again .has anyone got the recipe for his watercress soup . im waiting for his recipe book to come. i beleave it's gorgeouse. thanks

hi, just wanted to know, am i allowed dairy protects like cream, butter and mayonaise in this diet, and nuts like peanut, almond, walnut allowed in dr clarke high protein diet, many thanks

I'm a little confused, since your profile says you have read Dr Clark's The New High Protein Diet.

If you have yet to do so, I strongly suggest actually reading the book, which makes clear that the food items you mention are in fact allowed.

hi .i started cc in august 11 i have now lost 2~ a half stone . i love this diet especially since i'v found a rice substitute and mash and also flax bread wich is delish .all my blood levels are brill since i started on the cc diet and ive now been told the dr is halfing my tabs for cholestrial happy dieting everyone .

sorry i started the cc diet in feb 2011

Agreed!
Breakfast is the hardest meal for me to LC... because of limited time, and not really feeling like eating meat first thing in the morning. That one slice of toast, slathered in salty butter sets me up for the day!

I have got a copy of The New High Protein Diet and also have a Kindle version of The New High Protein Healthy Fast Food Diet by the same authors.

I am committed to Atkins Induction at the moment and am losing weight steadily but when I decide to progress to the ongoing weight loss phase of Atkins, I might just have a look at this diet for the long term.

A bit frustrated, as I'm halfway through week 3, and have only lost half a stone. I lost the 7 pounds in the first week, and lost nothing the 2nd week. Now in the 3rd week, and so far I've still lost no more weight. However... I do *feel* better in myself (not so sluggish, a bit more energy), and I think my face looks less puffy/chubby. So that's worth something! Trying to keep the faith....

Hi Tracey - don't give in - I have stopped looking at my scales as the only sign of progress - I have been 'clean eating' with no alcohol since 2nd January and have lost 16 pounds but believe me my body shape has changed to the point where I look like I have lost way more than that so its not all about weighing

Inhuman, inedible, artificial garbage?
The recipes in Professor Clark's book are just basic stuff... different ways of preparing eggs, avocados, fish, soups, meats... ideas for salads and quick lunches. Absolutely nothing artificial about any of it. And inedible? This is the exact stuff that LCers eat every day, so it's definitely not inedible.

No idea what you are on about with this!

And anyway, you don't need a recipe book to do an LC way of eating.