"i have been on diet pills off and on for more than 15 years phentermine and bontril. they have just lost there effectivess with my body from just prolonged use. so i found belviq and saw that it is covered by my insurance my doctor agreeded to try me on it 06/02/14. i weighed in at 260. 06/04/14 i checked my weight this morning because i just felt so much better and i&#039;m weighing in at 255.2. it&#039;s so encouraging to see the scale go down instead of up. i know the first week or so of weightloss is usually water weight but i&#039;m still encouraged..will keep you posted of my progress my goal is to weight between 175-185 for my height and body structure that is what my doctor recommends."