"i started to take meridia 2 weeks before christmas 2008. during my first two weeks i lost 16.5lbs. the following two weeks i lost another 2lbs. i will return to my doctor this week to see how much more i have lost. i have gone from a size 16 to a size 12 in less than 2 months. i feel wonderful, my children have commented on how much energy i now have. however exercise and proper diet is the key, and you need to continue doing so even once you are off. it feels wonderful, i can now wear a bathing suit once again. i started at 174lbs and am now at 151lbs. i recommend this to anyone who is serious about getting into shape and becoming healthy again."