I started Take Shape for Life with Medifast the 2nd week of January of this year. I am now down 40 pounds and feel absolutely great. No processed food, no dairy, I eat their soy foods 5 times daily and then I make one meal a day myself. I have 45 more to go, but this is the easier thing I've ever done. No points, I only weigh once per week. My husband started after me and has lost almost 30. When I am down to my goal weight, i know that i shall not being goin back to any processed foods. it is too hard on the digestive system, and simple is better and healthier. Good luck on the program you choose to lose weight on.