I believe that if something isn’t working, you should change it. Weight Watchers worked great for me when I started it in March of this year. I lost 13 pounds in the first two months. However, since that time, I have fluctuated between 185.4 and 190 pounds as my dedication has waxed and waned. I thought writing for WeightLoss.org would help me reapply myself to the diet; however, this has not been the case. I think I am just burnt out on following the same diet for six months. I still believe it is a good diet plan for some people, and it’s great for maintaining your weight. I just don’t think it’s the right plan for me right now.
So, I have decided to try a low-carbohydrate diet. My brother and one of my best friends have been on low-carb diets long-term and they have gotten excellent results. My brother, in particular has been following the diet for years, and I would describe him as slender and healthy looking. Given that I share a bunch of genes with him, perhaps it could work for me too. There is the possibility, though, that it won’t work as well for me, because I am a woman, and women tend to metabolize fat differently, but I tried a casual low-carb diet for a week or two last year and lost weight, so I think this plan might work for me.
I have also decided to follow the Atkins plan, because there is plenty of information about it available online, and the Atkins website is comprehensive (no hiding the information, as with Weight Watchers). The induction phase seems highly effective, with only 20 grams of carbs allowed daily. Many people lose 2 to 16 pounds in the first two weeks, because the body is forced to metabolize fat, since no carbs are available to burn.
This diet might work for me, because I love meat, I like cheese, and I can stand some vegetables (mostly salads). I do love carbohydrates, but I don’t feel like I need them. When I want to indulge, I often choose meat and/or fried foods, which are allowed with this diet. Another plus is that I can eat as much as I want and as frequently as I want (within reason). This is one of my weaknesses with Weight Watchers; I run out of points, but still need or want to eat, so I go over and gain weight.
I also like the low-carb plan, because it forces me to not drink, another major weakness I have. Weight 
Watchers allows drinking in moderation, but once you have one drink, it can be hard to not have another. With low-carb diets, the body grows accustomed to living without carbs, and consuming carbs can make the dieter feel ill, so drinking too much (thereby consuming too many carbs) can make the dieter sick. The lack of absorbent carbohydrates in the digestive system can also make alcohol more effective (if getting a buzz is your goal), and you are only supposed to have a glass of red wine at night.
I look forward to eating more salmon, tuna, steak, ground beef, bacon, prosciutto, mozzarella, goat cheese, shrimp, pistachios, peanuts, salads, berries, yogurt, and other low-carb foods.
