I joined 3 weeks ago, and my sister intorduced me, as she lost 2 1/2 stone. The first week I was happy as id lost 2.5lbs, next week i'd gain 1 lb, last week 3.5lb loss. My mistake was staying half and half [half sw, half my old diet - 500kcals] did I make a mistake? A resounding yes. Extra easy is so good to stick with, unless you want to mix and match, if you feel like a meat day, which I beleive is the red one. But I recommend the extra easy line its easy as 1. 2. 3, if I can fathom it, then anyone can. By the way, the recipe sw have for ham minestrone is quick, easy, filling and supper yummy, check it out, I will post the recipe. Freezes really well too. Good luck with your first week.