@Ian: well done!! What an inspiration!! @Leah: Leah, I only joined last week after following a TFR programme & this is why: I had previously lost 4 stone following a TFR diet but regained it. I was convinced it was the only way to lose a LOT of weight without surgery. I found I couldn't maintain the plan for long, but kept trying (and failing). Meanwhile, my good friend who is (was!) as big as me (BMI 42) joined SW and has lost 3 & a half stone in as many months, and insists that she hasn't eaten as much, and so well in all her life. I bought the magazine, surfed the website, googled a few reviews and here I am on day 6 feeling great. I have had PROPER dinners. I've had alcohol, chocolate and chips. Had a sneaky weigh on my own scales and the news is good - won't reveal the actual number until I've been weighed @ SW though. I want to lose ALL my excess weight this time and keep it off - there are many testimonials on how SW can help me do this. TFR's don't work long term. Are you wondering why I regained 4 stone? After following the TFR plan religiously for 5 months, my liver, gallbladder and pancreas packed in. I was in hospital for three months...... Can't make your mind up for you honey. Just do your homework, and I wish you every success in your weightloss efforts. Xxxooo