I know lots of people who have lost weight on Atkins but not many people who have been able to maintain the loss. I did try it once but didn't have much success. Lots of people swear by the South Beach diet as well and I think it has a bit more variety though might be more structured. I swear by WW. It's a plan that works when you work it. That's probably true of all diets. Good luck with whatever diet you choose.

I've never tried Atkins before, but I have tried South Beach (which is similiar but is actually healthier and has more variety; and you don't have a limit on how much you can eat) and lost a ton of weight on it, but I definitely didn't maintain it! Haha that no-carb stuff doesn't work for me because I feel deprived, but it could work for you, give it a try

I also lost 60 pounds on South Beach. I did well and maintained until I got pregnant and had to add more carbs. Of course I didn't have to add all the junk but I did! I am back on it now and finding success. Get the book and read it. It makes a ton of sense. I really do believe your body becomes addicted to sugar until you get off it. I feel so much calmer even after just a few days! HTH

I just started Atkins about 5-6 days ago and have lost 3 pounds! I am a lover of carbs, esp when binging--I love sugary things to binge on. This is one of the reasons why I chose to go on Atkins b/c I'm hoping it can help break the hold sugar and junk foods have over me now that I can't have them. For me, other plans don't tend to work b/c if I can have some, then I tend to eat lots. This way, if I can have none, then I don't worry about it as much. I've heard getting past the first 28 days are the hard part... so we'll see how I'm doing in a month :)