I have just started my new Atkins step-by-step plan and and am quite impressed with it. Being a diabetic I have to be careful on how I diet and this one seems to be geared to diabetics because of the low carb plan. The instruction booklet is easy to read and understand. They suggest that you lose weight slowly which I have been told is the best way to lose and keep the weight off. The kit included a book listing the carbs of the various foods and they meal suggestions. I realize that I will have to purchase some of the supplements like their Advantage bar (whichis delicious), their Day Break Bar (a delicious little snack without all the sugar and carbs. and the Endulge Bar, which should control my cravings with not adding sugar. The meal plans look good and are all foods that I love. It is worth a try, so I will give it my all.