I also heard or read it too. About it being harder the second or third time around. It has been harder for me and this is my second serious time around. The first time back in the 90's I lost 35 pounds in 5 months and kept it off until my first full year in menopause. Then it slowly crept back. I have lost 12 pounds in the last two months but it has been more of a struggle now than the first time. This time the slightest drop of sugar in something (like cheese cake, etc) can upset my balance. I have to be extremely careful.