I bought the CD set over a year ago, and it's been only 2 weeks since I started it! LOL

I agree with goodfraba on the motivation factor -- a look in the mirror was getting uglier by the week, with my belly not only protruding, but beginning to "hang" on the bottom. Once I started the program, though, it was far more exciting (thus easier to get on it) to get up every morning and go directly to the DVD station. Now, after 2 weeks, I can hardly imagine myself without the hour-long work outs in the mornings.

I didn't stress myself out too much in the beginning. I took more frequent breaks than the DVD suggested, and even didn't bother to force myself to complete a set if I really couldn't. I also didn't worry too much about not being able to follow the reps exactly as it was prescribed. My theory in the beginning was: It would still do me good even if I did only half of what the panel was doing. Now, it has definitely become easier and I am getting closer and closer to the actual prescriptions.

I promised myself to compare the before-and-after pictures only after a month, but I have already lost 5 pounds in two weeks.

10 more weeks to go, and 15 more pounds to shed!

Diet: No, I am not at all bothering to follow what they prescribe (items), but I sure am trying hard to adjust to smaller portions (of whatever!) and greater frequency of intakes through the day.