i started dieting in July... and in November i was at my ideal weight... most difficult part was when your friend is ordering something tasty, controlling yourself and ordering what is healthy for you... actually i achieved my weight loss by starving myself... i know its not healthy way.... i ate only my favorite dishes,but in small quantities.... and i was eating only twice a day.... nothing in between... didn't stop junk food.... filled my stomach with it so i wont eat much at lunchtime and wont gain weight....