I have spent the last 20 years trying every kind of diet I could find. After reading this book I lost 32 pounds in 3 months and I feel wonderful. I dropped about 3 pounds a week. I followed the guide lines and walked everyday. It's a eatting habit that you can stay with. I have sold about 18 of the books. People see me dropping weight and run for the bookstore. I have about 10 pounds to go and want to thank her for this book it was a life saver for me. What we do need thought is more receipts with less spices, Some of us can not eat the spices.My teen age daughters friends tell her how beautiful her mom is now and thats a great feeling.