Hello, I am a mom of 4 and a grandmom. I also manage a Smart for life Center and I have also done the diet and lost 40 lbs in 4 months I went from a size 9 to now I wear a size 2-3 and have been maintaining my weight for over a year now. I feel much better and more energetic now. I know that it sounds like a gimmick but it really works before I did this diet I tried others like Weight Watchers, South Beach, Atkins and Low Carb diets. None of them were successful this was a very easy diet to follow without a lot of thinking for me. Yes the cookies are no Chips Ahoy or Oreos but they are not that bad and tolerable. My favorite are the chocolate chip, muffins and chocolate shake pouches. I have learned alot on this program I learned alot about myself and eating habits which helped me succeed in my weight loss. This is a very safe diet and I have seen alot of people not only lose weight but also have improved in thier health withh diabetic, cholesterol, and joint problems. We are always available to support and motivate you either in person or via telephone. Our goal is for everyone to succeed and learn to live a healthier lifestyle. We provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed it is up to you to utilize them.