I am a retired grandmother with osteoarthritis. After a major surgery for hysterectomy a few years ago, my weight started to escalate to where I am now. I was overweight at that time, but now I have reached a place where I had never gone before. And I have an added problem of hypertension, which I have been keeping under control with an all natural method. I have so many allergies that I do not dare take medicines lightly. I nearly died from taking an antibiotic, as well as all NSAIDS, and now I try to go with all natural measures for eating and health. That is why I chose this diet, it is probably the umteenth (sp) diet I've been on, and they were all good, but the weight always comes back sooner or later. Hopefully, this is the one that will be my final answer. I know I have a long way to go, and I will trust in the Lord and believe I can accomplish this.