Five years ago when I found the CAD, I did the first book and ate whatever I wanted at dinner starting with a salad. I lost about 1-2 pounds a week. It was great. When I went into menopause, I didn't lose or was losing a 1/2 pound a week. At this point I need some more active exercise like Billy Blanks. I think the problem with weight training is that it bulks you up and makes you look fatter. I think aerobics is good to get the weight off and then when you're pretty close to goal, add the weight training in for toning. When I exercise with resistance, my stomach sticks out more.