I want to go on a diet and want to join one of these programs, but have heard the food is terrible and they starve you to death. Also, I want a program where there are counselors to guide you through, all diets are more successful when you aren't doing it alone. Does anyone out there have any experience with either of these diets?

Yes, and they both suck. The food is gross and there is hardly anything there. You always feel hungry, and you have to have time to actually work out. I would suggest eating healthy, like salads and oatmeal, and running every day for at least 30 mins. It's better than walking for 30 mins. At least jog everyday and eat only 1100 calories and you will lose weight fast. Screw these expensive lieing programs they don't work. They take your money and keep telling you "oh next month the weight will come off."LIARS

Have you considered Weight Watchers? I've heard their program is very good.

There are definate taste issues with any prepared diet foods. Lean Cuisine is really weird, but it works for some. T
There seems to be a substance in the salisbury steak meal that curbs the appetite. At first, you want to eat two meals to feel full. After a few days of sticking with it, you only need one, and you feel great (my husband likes it)!
My sister was very successful doing Weight Watchers for 2 years. Now she is flying free without it and is still a size 4.