So I have been doing this for 7 days and have lost 10 pounds and have no cravings whatsoever, I can go past cheese counters with no pangs of hunger for my favorite - cheese and crackers!! (with red wine!) However I am strictly following the only foods allowed on the original HCG plan and Dr Simeon plan, ie there are only a few meats, fish, fruit and veg allowed, you also much drink 2-3 litres of water a day and no alcohol! I had a stone to lose and am nearly there, has shifted the extra weight - no problem, will stick to this diet rigidly for the three weeks 500 vlcd, then the 700-1000 three week diet, after that weight should stabilize at the last dose weight as per simeon.