"i have been taking phentermine for 6 months. i was 250lbs 5&#039;10&quot; male. one day got tired with shortness of breath just taking a shower, that opened my eyes that i needed help. now i&#039;m 190lbs just taking this miracle medicine and just walk the dog type of exercise. breakfast - cheerios/2% lowfat milk and bagels with cream cheese. lunch - chicken salad or shrimp salad with low fat dressing. dinner - before 6pm - kfc grilled chicken 2pc. mash potatoes or rice. snack - 8pm any real fruit. avoid all soda even diet soda, fruit drinks, ice cream anything sweet. &quot;water only!&quot; it will be tough at first but stick to this for 1 month and you have survived. you will lose 10-15lbs. check and record weight daily same time before breakfast. good luck."