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Congratulations on your success using WW. I do think they should tighten their guidelines on carbs, though. You really have to be very disciplined, though. I know a woman who faithfully counts her points all day, but ends up going over them anyway, sometimes by lunch! She does all kinds of crazy things, though. She will eat carrot sticks, but then dip them in ranch dressing. Or slather celery with peanut butter. She hasn't lost any weight in more than a year and is still 70-80 lbs from her goal.

Thanks! When I first started WW, I took a quiz about my eating style. The quiz showed me that I needed more carbs because they fill me up more. Of course, then I went for the whole wheat breads and cereals with low points and lots of fiber. They've worked really well for me.

Sorry to hear your friend is not doing so well on WW. Maybe she would have more success on some of the other plans. A diet has to be satisfying and manageable. If a diet makes you feel ill, empty, or obsessive about your menu for the day, it will never be possible to maintain it. That's why WW is good for me and Atkins is good for others. There are lots of plans out there. If she shops around, she should be able to find one that will work for her. That is, if she is really motivated to lose. . .