--The MM is a fat loss program that is not based on calories in - calories out = weight.  It is based on balancing the release of the fat gain hormone; insulin.  (Excess insulin causes excess fat on the body (around the middle especially), and in the body (cholesterol, triglycerides).  We don't count calories, we don't count fat grams, we don't count out peanuts!

--The design of the MM is such that Steps 1 and 2 allow for 100% fat burn (both outside and inside the body).  Pretty amazing, huh?

--Calorie based diets trigger WEIGHT loss....a combination of water loss, muscle loss, and fat loss.  The weight loss you would see on the scale is the combination of all 3 factors (two of which (water and muscle weight) you don't want to lose).

--The MM triggers FAT loss....done correctly you will always be in fluid balance and maintain muscle.

--So....when you weigh yourself on a calorie based diet, you are looking at pounds of water, muscle, fat lost.  When you weigh yourself on the MM, you are looking at pounds of fat lost ONLY.

--Don't even try to compare pounds of fat to pounds of fat, muscle, and water.  They are two different "animals."
...Look at your weight at the beginning of every 8 week period of Steps 1 and 2 and don't weigh yourself again for 8 weeks
Valid measures of success living the MM lifestyle:

Inches lost from problem areas

Clothes sizes dropped

Look younger and healthier

Labs improved

Medications lowered

Energy and quality of life improved

Focus, concentration, mood improved

Sleep improved

Zest for life improved

Sex life enhanced

Positivity present