This is the only diet that worked for me and doesn't involve any extra food cost is the metabolic diet. I lost all my extra weight (I cheated a lot too) and had to start eating more to quit losing. My family ate the same meals I prepared and never knew it was my diet. It cost me about $200 for the initial consultation and food guidelines but no extra cost at all after that. The recipe book is wonderful. I think most places it's called the Weight Loss Clinic.