"i&#039;ve been on belviq for two weeks and one day.  i started at 145 and lost 5 on my own and was stuck.  since adding belviq i&#039;ve lost another 7 pounds.  the trick is to listen to your brain.  could i eat until i&#039;m too full?  yes.  but do i? no.  most of the time i don&#039;t even feel hungry so i eat half or even less than half of my normal portion.  now that the temp outside is getting warmer i&#039;m starting to run again and i&#039;m sure it will speed things along that much more.  i&#039;ve been tracking my calories and i usually eat 600 or less and i don&#039;t feel deprived at all.  expensive, but it&#039;s worth it.  only side affects i&#039;ve had is dry mouth and constipation, but that&#039;s nothing some water and a mild laxative can&#039;t cure."