Hey! i am doing exact same i was on CDC so expensive about £50 before the food shop i was on step 2 btw. 3 packs 1 meal - i lost 12lb in all in 3 weeks. could've been more but didn't have my water intake. now all i drink is water so ill be fine.
I posted a thread also before seeing this! my post is above yours! I am starting a blog too
VCLD Journey | Trying to end a lifetime of being the fat one.
from all reviews weight loss seem nearly the same, only difference is its cheaper cutting out the middle man which is your counsellor and not being weighed.
there's lots of support on here and on line so don't need to have the CDC i feel.

good luck lets do this!!