"i just started these yesterday, i weigh 164 pounds at 5&#039;3&quot;. i do a lot of exercise and therefore do not consider myself to be obese but there are definitely a couple of tyres i would like to loose before xmas. so far no major side affects, i drink lots of water anyway and have never slept that well. they haven&#039;t completely stopped me from eating and i am only eating healthy foods as looking at cakes etc make me feel ill. will keep you posted over the next 4-8 weeks."