Its been 5 years for me I have gained 15 pounds working on it not to bad for 5 years I just have to work on it. Now as for you I can suggest a few things one is make sure you go by the book and nothing else that is not in the book for you at this time also do not drink 45 minutes before or 45 minutes after you eat that is a big thing. Stay away from sugar the first year I did not eat any sugar no pastas no breads no sweats I was very faithful and the weight came off it was very hard especially no soda I was so afraid of getting sick I went each step in the book let me no if any of these work for you GOOD LUCK