Protein
When I tried the Curves diet for the first time I was pleasantly surprised with my first week of results. I lost about 6 pounds in that first week, but then only lost another 4 or so in the weeks following that. This wasn't necessarlily the diet's fault, but it is how it turned out. When I tried it the first time I also went with the Carbohydrate version of the diet thinking it would be easier for me as I love carbs and this version had more of them than the Protein version.
This time however, I am restarting the diet (ie. starting from Phase 1 of the diet) with the Protein version. The lower quantity of carbs will be difficult for me, but I have heard from friends, Curves members and in online forums that this version results in greater weight loss. Since I need the pounds to drop at a decent rate for me to stay motivated, I thought I would give it a try. I am on my third day and things are going well...though I think they usually go well the first few days of a diet.