JHolm,
I'm on the 17 day diet and just began cycle 2 last thursday. I've not lost a bunch on the first cycle as many seem too, but I lost. I believe I'm losing more in inches than pounds. The diet covers 4 cycles. The first 3 are 17 days long and the fourth is actually maintenance. The first cycle is the most strict regarding food choices as Dr Moreno wants you to cleanse toxins, sugar, etc from your body. I think cycle one is most like a gluten free diet, no grain, no sugar. If you want more info, PM me and I'll send you more info. I'm very pleased with how I feel and tho I've not lost much yet I can see a thinner me. I plan on sticking with this in the long term. I have around 65 pounds to lose.