I've not found the food element too difficult. Been having small bread and cheese on toast, small bagel, weight watchers ready meal with veg. It takes some getting used to as you have to weigh and measure everything and it can be restrictive, but once you get your head round it, it's been fine. Just best to do on a week when you have no plans to go out, friends over, etc. lost 3.5 on it last week, but don't feel or see any difference this week. Who knows ...