Yes it is hard but with determination and faith anything is possible.... Staying on track and focusing is very crucial, I found after the initial 2 week induction there are no more cravings or even real hunger, sometimes I had to force myself to eat....but you can do it and will do it...just give yourself time, nothing happens overnight...One thing I learned quickly is that the amount of time it took to put all the weight on it certainly will take about equal time to get it off, so don't beat yourself up.... it will come off... Gook Luck.. :)