This is not a one size fits all diet world. Not any one plan works for everyone. The secret is to find the plan that works for you, makes you feel good and energetic and on which you can lose weight and maintain once the excess weight is gone. That can be a lot. Further complicating the issue can be other physical problems such as FM, SAD, thyroid, sensitivities/allergies, diabetes, insulin resistance, and damaged metabolism from yo yo or extended low fat dieting.

LC eating programs work for many people but there are many lc programs out there. Perhaps now that you know the easy answer doesn't work for you, you need to do further research and find the program that will fit your particular body chemistry and help you lose weight. At the right there is a tab "Which low-carb plan is right for me?" That could be your starting point. From there, visit the board forums that deal with those diets. There will be some further information there and topics, questions and answers that deal with that particular lc WOE. You can gather the names of the people posting to those particular forums and visit their journals that are on a particular WOE and see if they seem anything like you or have your same problems.

Determine your profile. What foods do you feel well and energetic on? What foods do you just have to have included to feel well? What's your lifestyle and exercise regimen? Are there any health problems or allergies that have to be taken into consideration? Do you know if you are sensitive/allergic to any food(s)? Do you have to go on a plan to test yourself to see? At the same time, read, read, read. Borrow the books from the library. Read them at the bookstore. Read the books and see what the allowed foods include. Read the histories of the people that lost weight on them. See if the foods and people fit your profile.

It might sound like a lot. It is. But you are important and finding the lc program that works for you is worth the time spent.

Good Luck!!!