I have added "Carb Phaser" since I am now in pre-maintenance. I think it has helped. I have been eating baked beans and rarely eat a high carb food. I am slowing losing the last 7 lbs. But I do feel good and enjoy a wide variety of food without gaining. For me, this is a more realistic way for me to stay on this WOE. I am sure it is a YMMV issue. I am headed to New Orleans for vacation and I am drooling just thinking about the pecan pralines. I will probably eat a few on one day and use the carb phaser. I probably will wait at least a week before I weigh myself.