I worked as a personal trainer for several years with most of my work done on nutrition counseling for those who wanted to re-shape their physiques. So it's from that experience that I speak.

Everybody responds differently to nutrition plans.

I have no information on the Carmichael Plan, but if the price is good to you, try it. Stick with it for the prescribed amount of time and then evaluate it to see if it worked for you. Give it a whirl and let us know what you think.

Same goes for the Zone, Atkins, and other diets/nutrition programs.

As much as I tried to apply a one-size-fits-all nutrition program to my clients in my early years, I never succeeded. Everybody responded differently based on their body type, metabolism, self-discipline, exercise, etc. It's an art form to create a successful nutrition program for someone.

The one "secret" though is to be consistent in whatever program you choose. Too many people bounce from one plan to another. That's a sure way to never find out what really works for you because nothing works. You need to give something at least two months of concerted effort, IMHO.

A few of us tri bloggers are putting together something of a Virtual Fat Camp to publicly share our ideas and (hopefully) our successes on what works for us. I'm sure there will be a gazillion different ideas and most of them will work for the people trying them.

hak