Honestly-I think that the LAWL plan itself is okay and teaches proper portions, fruits and veggies every day, etc. but for me, it isn't worth the cost. (I am the mod here, but I am a calorie counter/avid exerciser)
The women on LAWL have wonderful results, but I have gotten similar results doing the research and setting up exercise and diet guidelines for myself.
I think it really depends on the individual. Some people need to feel accountable for weigh ins-they are more likely to stay on plan if someone at LAWL or Weight Watchers, or what have you, sees their weigh in and it is "public".
Some people need to have a plan set up for them already-that they don't have to think about (calories, how many servings of what food each day, etc.) and so a structured plan may work better for them.
I really do think it is an individual thing. I work better on my own-without someone going through my food journal every week with a fine tooth comb and recording my weigh ins. I am a perfectionist, so I am hard enough on myself. Because I am so hard on myself, and such a stickler with my diet plan and exercise, I don't need to pay the money for someone to do for me what I already do for myself.
So, in my opinion, I think it is an individual thing. LAWL is perfect for some, but for others, the cost isn't worth it because they already do what you would be paying LAWL to do.
Good luck in whatever you decide!