Many of the experts insist that low-carb is only for people that have certain health conditions, such as insulin resistance. For the rest of us, we need our carbs.
I put a list of quotes from reputable sources on our "low carb rebuttal" page at
http://www.3fatchicks.com/lowcarb/ar...b_rebuttal.php if anyone is interested in reading it.
I personally don't do well with low-carb. I can't stick to it, and the one time I did stick to a low-carb high protein diet, I gained 5 lbs in a week. So it's not for everyone.
Sister Jennifer, however, needs low carb.