Almost a year for me so far. Actually 10 months. I have had my moments....LOL, cheats and all, but the trick is to always, always pick yourself up and back on the wagon ASAP. You will stall and slow down, I know I have. I lost most of the weight so far in the first 3 or 4 months, and then it has taken me 6 months to loose 11 or 12 pounds. Just hang in there, it will happen. Remember, we did not put it on over night, it won't come off over night either, but it will come off. Good luck again