HappilyThinnerAfter.com is a great place for info. You have to read Dr Simeon's "Pounds and Inches" article to understand the process. He was the first person to study this protocol in depth. The article is kind of tedious at first but gets better and explains the whole process. Part of the controvesy and negative thoughts are because of fake product. If you take fake HCG and only eat 500 cal, your metabolism is going to be messed up. The real deal does work and it is the only diet I've ever been on that got rid of my lower abd fat. however, it is not easy and there is very little leeway with the food. Also, the spinach/choc smoothie is great. Congrats on your loss.