I just started this and to spice it up a bit I have added one can of tuna a day and 2 servings of beef broth. Just to give me some symblance of food and flavor in the day. It has helped a bunch and I am still feeling a lot of energy, having great workouts, and feel "lighter". I do not want to take measurements yet. Want to wait about a week or so and see then, so I don't get discouraged early on. I think it is going to work out for me.