"i started phentermine 37.5mg daily on 8/3/16. my weight was 272 while at my physical with my doctor. i had been exercising and watching my diet for about  3 weeks prior to that and lost 17 pounds. this morning marks one week of taking phentermine and i weighed in at 265. i use this pill to help resist temptations, not to stop me from eating or drop caloric intake. yes, i can tell that i am not hungry all the time but i still make myself eat something light and healthy. my goal is to lose weight, not end up in a hospital. i exercise at least four times a week in which i prefer to walk briskly. i truly believe it has made a huge difference in my outcome. i have energy throughout my day and i sleep well at night."