Hello Im on the Atkins diet and it works really well. Iv been battling fat since i was little and this is the only thing that has worked for m get the book and read it!!! Very importantto follow what it says and i lost 20 pounds about the first 2 months i was on it and i feel better also talk to your doctor b4 doing it othr wise it may not be good for your body. But my dad has lost over 50 pounds in 6 months. good luck