I am also happily following CAD. I didn't know about CALP until this forum either, but I did go out and get the book and read it. I have stuck with CAD because it works better for me. I think that's because CALP is a little more restrictive and I prefer things to be a little loose. That's just my general impression of it.

It IS confusing however, that there are differences between the two plans that don't seem logical. Especially the fact that certain veggies are allowed on one plan but not the other.

These differences, IMHO, are the reason people feel free to add certain elements of one plan on their WOE even when they're following the other.

It makes it very flexible.

Personally I don't think there's any need to read the CALP book if you're successfully losing weight on CAD. It might only make things more confusing.

Have a great LC day everyone!