I am 4.5 years out. And it took me almost a year to lose 40 lbs. I am down 62 pounds and would really like to get the other 25 off, but I have kept that amount of weight off. I went from a size 22 to a 12. If I was excercising on a reg basis, I am sure the rest would come off. It is a slow process, 10 pounds is good for the first month. Watch the sweets and eat the protein. You will get the rest off.