"39 year old female, 65 pounds overweight. had been exercising intensely (700 calories per day, 1.5 - 2 hours per day in the gym, part cardio, part strength) and monitoring calories under the guidance of a trainer for 6 months. lost only 3 pounds. was at the highest weight of my life and completely frustrated. started qsymia and lost 45  pounds in 5 months. kept walking/exercising but not as intensely (about 30 - 45 minutes per day) and of course maintained a reduced calorie diet. overall, it was an extremely positive experience and i am now about to get to my goal weight. i will stay on this for as long as it is on the market. it gave me my body back, my confidence, and my health."