I followed A. last year from Jan to mid-April and lost 20-22lbs. This time around I started on Dec 1st and so far have lost 18+ lbs (don't own a scale and haven't weighed in a while). So, for me, it doesn't seem to make a difference, I'm actually doing better this time around. My first Induction and my second Induction (Jan 03 and Dec 03) I lost the same amount--10lbs. I guess it's another of those YMMV things.

Nicole