I didn't measure myself in the beggining (didn't want to know), but my husband says he can tell a difference. (liar) I eat 3 cups of salad every day. fresh spinich or green leaf lettuce. I thought maybe i was eating too much cheese so i cut back on that. I do have a few wine spritzers in the evening.(blush wine with club soda). For dinner i have either broiled chicken breast or fish. Anyway I cant' quit. I want this too badly. I'm glad that I found this site. Outside support really helps!