Hi David, just how much do you need to lose? Why do you need it by
Christmas? Having a vacation? If it is a small amount, you can do
whatever you want, but if it is a lot (15+ kg), you need to take it a
little more seriously.

I know of one appetite suppressant that also worked as a mood elevator
for me. It was not chemical but it worked. I stopped eating sugar and
junkfood completely and started walking 100 minutes per day. In a
couple of weeks the energy level and my mood were improved
dramatically and my appetite was much more controllable. Sugar has a
known bad effect on appetite.

As for herbal suppressors, I have heard of a few, but there does not
seem to be much evidence that they work in humans.

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Stop looking.  Start exercising, especially walking or
other aerobics.  Also make sure you're getting plenty
of fiber in your diet, and if you're eating lots of sweets,
substitute fruit.