That's about 6-1/2 pounds. You should be able to lose that within 3-4 weeks fairly easily. I'm a real grazer and carb craver. If I can curb those two things, the weight comes off no problem.

The misconception about herbals is that because they're natural they're safe, but they aren't for everyone. I tried Metabolife (ephedra) and thought I was going to have a heart attack. I went out to mow the lawn one day and just that minimal exertion made my heart speed up, my vision went all white and my ears started ringing, I started sweating and thought I was going to pass out at the very least.

I've used Sudafed (pseudoephedrine and not an herbal) to help keep me awake in the past. That's always helped curb my appetite because it gives me just enough energy to keep me focused on the task at hand instead of being tired, crabby, and wanting to eat nonstop. It's a pain in the butt to buy now because of federal regulations. You can't just go pick a box off the shelf and pay for it.