"BTW Amy - I think that 8lbs loss in a month is great - especially since SPII is not a fast weight loss plan - it's taken me almost a year to lose less than 10lbs even on really drastic plans"

thanks Koko...8lbs is a good amount but i am that kind of a person that likes results yesterday. I am learning to be very patient with this WOE.
I have also tried wellbutrin and it is supposed to be better with the weight thing and less side effects also good if you smoke seeing as it was originally marketed as a quit-smoking drug. I didn't lose weight while on it but i never gained and had much more enery.Unfortunately i could not stay on it due to other negative side effects. It affects the dopamine receptors instead of serotonin like the other SSRI's...wish it did agree with me though as others seem to have had good luck with it.I have also heard effexor is better for keeping a good weight. Paxil seems to be the worst my Father in law has gaine 70lbs on it!