I started my first round on August 31 and began my VLCD on 9/1. So far I feel pretty good. I miss coffee with my creamer and switched to tea with stevia. Not the same but I can do it. A little coffee withdrawal headache cured with see aspirin and a detox bath. I am pleased I have lost my loading weight mostly. I had previously lost about 8 lbs on the Dukan Diet when my doctor suggested HCG. He decided I was finally healthy enough to go for this diet and to stop using certain supplements that helped me recover from various issues. I am pumped to be healthy enough to begin this diet and to finally get back to my skinnier self I was used to in the mirror. It really messes with your self esteem to feel overweight and heavy. I am thankful to have this forum too!