I've been able to lose 82 pounds in ten months, even on two APs. I lost my appetite when my husband died last July and have never been able to consume large quantities of food since then. I also don't drink soda of any kind---not even diet---and I do drink lots of water, which I swear has a lot to do with it. I watch my portions too, but eat pretty much whatever I want. I don't exercise, although I know I should. I have no idea of how many calories I consume each day, but it's safe to say that it's considerably less than 2000.