Why is it not the plan for you? You did not elaborate and I am just wondering why you are giving up. You know, there are many LC plans out there - Atkins is just one. There is Carbohydrate Addicts, Sommersizing, BFL, etc... Perhaps one of the other LC plans may suit you better than Atkins. Don't give up - - you said it yourself you feel great and you have lost weight. If you are frustrated on the slowness of loss...perhaps you were eating the wrong things??? Trying something new may not work either unless you really commit yourself. I wish you would reconsider...I know in the long run you won't regret it.