I have just started(eighth day)and have lost and gained and am now at the same weight I was when I started but I am not giving up. I am confused about the comp meals, though. The book says to have at least 2 cups of vegies or salad at each comp meal (pg. 95) but the sample meal plans do not include vegies or salad for breakfast. Does anyone have clarification? I am going to start with 1 comp meal a day to see if that will work. I would love to hear from someone with ideas on how to enhance my progress. I also walk 3 miles 3 or 4 times a week. I believe in the concept, I just hope it will start working as well for me as it has for some you.