"lost 9 lbs first week using every-other-day diet 5&#039;9, 195, female, 52. second week i was on vacation in the gastronomical capital of the world, paris. went off diet and enjoyed pastries, sauces, etc, but in smaller quantities. gained only 2 lbs. i am back home and restarting eod diet, am very optimistic. a good example of how it works. when i order japanese food, usually get a sushi deluxe and finish most of it. on belviq, i can eat only half. it essentially cuts your appetite. amazing."