I tried it over last summer and lots lot of pounds.. like about 3o pounds in 4 months. However, it is sickening after a while eating meat everyday... buy a good book on Atkins and learn about vegeterian dishes too to follow Atkins.. I idn't do that so i couldn't keep up with it more than a summer.. I think, Atkins is good for quick result but for a long term health who knows..with all that meat and unsaturated fat that it recommends to take... you might get an heart attack like that the guru.. I think excercising, eating less - eating often rather than eating big meals, and taking good suppliments are much beneficial over then long run.. ....