[Kitchen Witch]

MamaLV - this is a great start to a diet. A sensible one that is. It will knock off 5 to 6 lbs in the two days and if you continue on a sensible diet - preferably one that is lower in calories but with plenty of fruits, veggies, fish and meats without all the sugars, startches, etc. the weight does stay off.

Doing this once each month and sensible eating the remaining of the month - and the weight stays off.

It depends on what you call "normal" eating habits. Sensible eating habits and it will stay off. Can we compromise and use the word sensible instead? One of my dearest friends consumes well over 5,000 calories each day - so I would not recommend it for her to try - it would do her no good at all. She is a great person - but food is her friend. All her friends can do is pray for her. But that "normal" for her.

Give it a try - it's only for 2 days and see how it works for you. Good luck.