When Iw as checking out a WW message board, the most common thread was "I'm out of points, but starving". Most of these people would have high point meals or snacks through out the day however.

Weight watchers can work, but to relaly be able to stick to it and not be hungry you have to make wise food choices. Choosing low or 0 point veggies for the bulk of your eating. Atkins and LC are the same. You can choose to have a samwich and use up half of yoru allowed carbs for the day, or you can have a massive amount of veggies and LC items. I can eat veggies at each meal amounting to around 2 cups salad greens and a cup of other veggies at 3 other meals and not go over 10 net carbs.

The advantage to Atkins is that fat has 0 carbs, and keeps you fuller for a longer period of time. Cravings are reduced by not being allowed high sugary items, and candidia can heal. Also for some the insulin produced by carbs is enough to make them gain weight, even on low fat. Blood sugar is also brought under control.

Weight watchers has a long history with quite a few recipes. It is more widly accepted, with points being placed on some menus and on items in the grocery store. The meetings can be a plus for some because of the support, for others it can be humiliating because of the weigh in. Alot depends on how good the leader is.

The choice is up to you. Remember even switching though you will never lose at the exact same rate as anyone else including your friend. You can both eat the exact same things and do the exact same exercise, but your metabolisms and bodies are very different and you will still lose at times she isn't, and she'll lose at times you aren't.