I lost 60lbs from 1/10 to 6/10 by diet and jogging after having an 11 lb baby, I have continued to eat healthy and jog, however I have been stuck at a plateau for the last 8 months. I was very skeptical about the hcg diet, so I did approx one month of research, read all the original literature. I ordered the drops and received them from hcg1234.com in less than one week. The first two days were awesome, gorged myself as instructed, first day was awful, of course only eating 500 calories, by day four, had to remind myself to eat. I have energy, a clear mind, and no headache. I even have had the flu and still feel good! I have followed the diet EXACTLY as instructed, today is day seven(including my two gorge days, so day 5 of 500 cal diet) and I have lost 8 lbs. Most people say the first week is "water weight," well: my jeans are already losser! You have to stick to the list of foods they give you, that's the key. And if you read the money back gaurentee, you have to provide a food journal along with a list of all cosmetics and lotions you use. Some people try to take the short cut without reading up and it doesn't work for them! Do your homework and you'll lose!