"in january of 2015 i weighed 285lbs. at 5 foot 7 inches. i do have high blood pressure.i started a weight loss challenge and in 3 months with dieting and exercise i lost about 30lbs. i continued the same regimen and by february of 2016 i was 238. i seemed to have hit a wall.  on recommendation from my doctor i started phentermine 37.5 in the beginning of march.as of may 14, i weighed 228lbs. the medications does give dry mouth and your energy is increased. i have about 20 days before the end of 3 months on the meds and will seem my doctor then to see what she recommends further. my goal weight is 210. i am 50 years old.1992 when i graduated police academy in the best shape on my life i weighed 200lbs. i want to get near that and maintain it"