I would recommend you pick a plan, buy the book, read it, re-read it and then follow it to the letter. Then if it's not working, or you are having an issue... ask questions, post menus, etc and ask for guidance. People here are great at advising on stuff like that. I really think all of the plans I've seen on this forum work, as long as you "work the plan". I've lost on Atkins, I've lost on SB. I'm back on SB now.

As far as being advised to "eat more" I think that would depend on a lot of variables including what plan you choose and foods you like, don't like, have allergies to, etc. I would never just tell someone "EAT MORE to lose weight!" It depends on what that "more" consists of and a lot of other things.

I have no idea if I actually answered your question because it was a hypothetical and almost seemed rhetorical but I tried. lol


Anyway, welcome to the forums. And good luck on your journey