Bloat reduction was rather immediate but it took me a while to lose any actual weight because I substituted ice cream and chocolate for wine, as my sugar cravings were so intense. While I didn't lose any weight at first, the substitution didn't cause any significant increase either.
As my sugar cravings subsided, so did my sugar-intake, which resulted in gradual weight loss.
Maybe, try to not to be too focused on weight loss at first but on including some healthful foods and plenty of water into your diet and a bit of exercise into your routine.
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