Too each their own. It not only depends on weight loss but it depends on the physical and mental well being. Although I stick to m/e, if I go out to eat I'll have a salad and put some cheese on it. Also, during my TOM, I will "cheat" with some grilled veggies.

I think that the good thing about m/e is that you get so focused on eating V.L.C. that if you do "cheat" its only about 10 carbs and you still lose, and you feel satisfied!