"i started adipex (phentermine) on june 26th 2012. i weighed 239 lbs and i am 5&#039;4, 42 year old female. i had the typical spare tyre that women have a tendency to get over 40. i was obese and in danger of getting a number of diseases that would have affected the rest of my life such as diabetes,  hypertension,  heart disease. i have come a long way i am down to 178 lbs as of today. i am beginning to have a show down in results. i need to increase my exercise as i only lost 6 lbs the last month. i did however manage to lose 11 pounds over thanksgiving and christmas. the doctor is extremely pleased with my progress as is my husband.  he has a new wife. i have never felt better.  i have dropped 10 sizes.  28 pounds to goal. go me."