I've been wondering the same thing. I lost 12lbs on this plan a while ago and am trying to get back in gear. I have about 10 lbs. to go.

What is the slim happy belly version?

I'll have to pull my book out again. I don't recall what the fast track plan entailed. I've been going back and forth with different hings lately and don't seem to be making any progress. I know that limiting carbs and sugars is the answer for me though.

I've not heard that. It's basically a low carb plan since the most you could have is 120 carbs and 15 grams of sugar in a day. Not sure why you would gain weight on that. I like it because I can still eat what I like, I just have to account for it. What surprises me is the hidden sugars and carbs. Say for example in cottage cheese - 1 cup of 1% has 6 carbs and 6 gr. of sugar, but it also has 28 gr. of protein.

I'm trying to get refocused on this, while combining it somewhat with Choose to Loose. Not sure how it's going to work, but I like parts of both plans.

It was a very long time ago that I tried Atkins and I know it has changed quite a bit. Glad you're doing okay with the plan. After totally falling off for a few days, I'm back on track myself. Haven't checked out the Fast Track info yet. Loriaque - thanks for letting me know abut zero carbs. Not sure I can handle that. Even no-fat plain greek yogurt has 7 carbs. That's my 3:00 snack most days at work.

I have to agree...the fast track days are harder for me. Also, anything under 5 carbs...does not count because it is not enough to affect your body. I don't remember which book explained that.

And I did atkins too! However, I think BFC is a better and healthier way to go.

I have been on BFC and myfitnesspal since August 2011 and lost over 35 pounds - and maintaining current weight. I agree this is a lot better than Atkins and my bloodwork was excellent when done in June 2012.

I am glad to see that people are still using this diet. My book is literally in the mail! I have been reading everything I can online while I wait for it. I could lose up 20lbs. but by hubby has much further to go. I have been doing WW on and off since my son was born (17 years ago). The plan has changed so much and it has been a while since I've had any real success with it. I found that I always 'worked" the system by using points for things I should not have had. I think the BFC will be good for my husband and I since it is a little more restrictive. My husband is also mildly wheat intolerant so I think this might settle his tummy issues too. I am starting with the Fast Track plan. Does anyone have experience with this book?

My book came today!! I have plowed through more than half of it and I guess it didn't occur to me that there would be no carbs/sugar calculations in it. The Fast Track is just a meal plan. He REALLY suggests that you follow the meal plans as written. Can anyone tell me about their experiences the the FT meal plans? I am a enthusiastic cook and I know I could make his recipes without trouble but he says to..FOLLOW THE MEAL PLAN. I think we can stand it for two weeks. Thoughts?

I am so glad to see other people coming into (or back to) this group. I was sort afraid that the BFC was "so last year". As with most fitness/dieting trends I know that people want NEW! I had read about many different plans before choosing this one for my hubby and I. The more I read, the more I think we have made a choice. We are only on day two but it feels great to be proactive when it comes to our health. I hope that next week is full of happy posts regarding success on the scales and off!