Hi, Potato-- In total agreement with you on this. Lots of people do seem to get all wrapped up in their chosen plan, and don't think anything else can possibly work. Although SB might not be exactly right for ME, it was the first book I ever read about controlling carbs, and I learned quite a few things from reading it. I (personally) think it's a sound plan.... We're all a bit different--and, as "they" say--that's what makes the world go round..