WoW! I'm still reading info from different sources but in skimming though some of the post on Oprah.com concerning the HCG Diet, I saw someone had said they had to stop b/c they were having to mix oil and soap (for a living). (o_O) That befuddled me b/c I was asking myself "what does that have to do with anything?" Now I'm seeing there's something about not using lotions and creams during this diet. I'll have to read the "Pounds to Inches" by the Dr. who designed this program. I'm sure he covers this. Back to reading, although I'm eager to start! Just seeing my friend's before and after pics have gotten me EXCITED! I want to be prepared and plan well. As the saying goes, "Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail" ;-)