On July 1st I started CAD ( almost the same as CALP) and so far have lost 15 pounds. The emphasis is not on Carb amounts so much as just to eat foods with under 4 grams of carbs for your 2 comp meals and then a well rounded reward meal. so far it is working for me ( I find atkins too restrictive for me) I don't want to count carbs so this plan is something I can stick to for life. I really feel that this is the way that is actually going to help me get this weight off once and for all. You just have to take care not to buck wild with your reward meal or it could backfire on you causing you to gain instead of lose. I just take it day by day and if I find that I am gaining I make adjustments in what I am eating.