It took me about 6 months to reach my first goal of 120 lbs. (a loss of 40 lbs.) (from Jan - July) and then I dropped the additional 25 lbs. trying to get through Premaintenance and on to Maintenance in about 3 months. By the end of October I was at 95 lbs. and knew it was time to put on the brakes. Honestly, the last 25 came off so easy because I had taken the pressure off of myself of reaching my first goal. My weight has fluctuated between 92 and 95 lbs. ever since. I love this WOE and Maintenance. I just hate the planning.