"i&#039;ve been on belviq for 5 months (including 5 weeks of travel surrounded by very yummy foods) and i&#039;ve lost 25 pounds. this is not a quick fix!  you still need to monitor your calorie intake and you still need to exercise. i&#039;d been around 200 pounds for the last 15 years and even with lots of regular exercise i was never able to lose weight. for me, belviq just gives me the ability to pause and think about what i&#039;m eating. it&#039;s not going to eliminate the desire for a cupcake if it&#039;s sitting right in front of you, but it will make it easier to walk away.  i&#039;ll stay on it for a while and see if i can lose another 10 pounds. good luck!"