I just started the Herbal Magic program 3 weeks ago. I've lost 13 pounds and 15 inches so far....I'm very excited and can't wait to reach my goal! I'm not sure what actual proof there is out there of what the pills do, but let me guarantee you that I don't have sugar cravings anymore. I love chocolate and candy and ice cream and all that, and when exams roll around (I'm a university student) I can't help but give in with the stress and everything...but I just finished midterms and had no trouble at all! I even had my 25th birthday my second week on the program and didn't gain any weight! I have never been so excited to be weighed in my life! I'm even wearing pants I used to wear back in high school because pants I bought 2 months ago don't fit. Regardless of what people think the pills do, I believe a huge portion of the success for this program is the food journal and the consultations. I have had so much support from my Herbal magic team and they are so proud of my progress that I never want to lie to my food diary or disappoint them. They even give great suggestions on how to handle eating more healthily but still enjoying your food. For example, there's a company called Walden Farms that makes no calorie, no fat products that can usually be found in the Kosher aisle. Not all of it is good, but some are definitely worthwhile, I can recommend the good ones if anyone's interested. Anyways, I started this program because my brother had done it and lost 30 pounds in 2 and a half months, and I couldn't have hoped for better results. Summer here I come!!!