My Mom is still a distributor. She started selling it in around '85, I think??? The products have changed a lot, their protein shakes aren't too bad. I remember how horrible they were when they first came out. It's kinda pricey, but I know a lot of people who have lost a lot of weight from using it. My Mom has used the NRG (energy) pills for the last 20 yrs! She swears by them. I haven't taken it in ages, but grew up taking the vitamins. Good luck!