I go from Sugar busters, to Atkin's to Sugar Busters to Atkin's to Sugar Busters to nothing, to pigging out to Atkin's to Sugar Busters, to PMS whole bag of cookies, to Atkin's. To reward meals on Sundays, to Atkin's m-f, Sugar Busters Saturday and eat carbs on Sunday LOL When I first started (August 2000) I was soooooooo strict and lost the majority of weight that first year. Atkin's is easier to follow for me because it seems that I am an all or nothing type of chick. I don't do well with adding in brown rice, rye, etc. I stop losing when I do or eventually gain. I read in another post that if your cravings are really bad, eat FAT. They also suggested bacon. My cravings are pretty intense right now because I ate "freely" on Sunday and I have PMS. Do what works for you.
I just stick the the Wendy Plan. Meats, dairy, seafood and leafy greens. When I do that for an extended period of time, I do my best and lose. Good luck *wen*