text: diet pills...yes or no??? do diet pills work? if so whats the best type?  i'm 5'3 and weigh 137 pounds, i really want to lose about 7-10 pounds in a month, coz were getting into summer season. i feel really self concious. i know im not fat, but i wouldn't say i have a toned slim slim figure to flaunt around! also what is the best exercise i can do thats fun and not boring and will burn fat and tone my stomach and inner thighs? if diet pills worked, there would be no fat people around.  no..don't waste your money.  just by increasing your activity moderately (like 3 times a week) by walking with a partner or on the beach, riding a bike will help.  spurts like jogging for a few minutes while walking, will help you burn more calories.  stay on a moderate exchange diet (look it up) and drop any fast foods, processed foods, "white" carbohydrates.  you will also want to watch your calorie intake.  you can lose 2-3 lbs. a week on a 1000-1200 cal diet.  increase your fluids and lay off of the sodas.  good luck.