I am a little more relaxed with my diet between Sept-Jan which I know is not good, but I can't go hard-core with everything all the time. I still eat mostly clean, but don't stress if I want ice-cream or a cupcake for a special treat. Then every February I get back in the "countdown to summer" mode. I start with the 3 1/2 month STS rotation adding in cardio from my favorite Cathe dvds & Live (usually a HIIT, a metabolic & a Kickbox), After end, take a few days off, then did the strictly RWH 2 month rotation - followed exactly plus added on 3 extra days after the end just because we were going on vacation mid-week so I added in the 2 upper Lift It hit It's plus a HIIT in between. I eat clean all week, 1 treat on weekends (dinner out but still choose something semi-healthy & maybe a frozen yogurt). RWH was intense but it leaned out my legs like no other. I was smaller everywhere, but I remember my arms, abs & legs looked the best they ever did. I do notice that as my body changes with age (will be turning 49 next week) the things that worked for me in the past do not work or it takes longer. I wish I loved all clean foods - I know that would make the results that much better. I honestly feel that nutrition is key because I have worked out intensely my whole life but when the diet is not what it should be, it doesn't matter what you do, you will only get so far with results. Whatever program you choose, just be consistent & give it time, don't give up, you will see results and when you don't, change something up. Good Luck!