I have one of those Gazelle things and I actually really like it. Its not even one of the fancy ones - just the $99 one from Wal-Mart. I think I have some Zumba (anyone remember that?) DVDs around here someplace. I know I have Tae Bo - somewhere.
I am far to embarrassed to say exactly how much weight I have gained, let's just say I am very easily a 14 (even pushing 16 in some pants, depends on the make). I've gained enough weight that I do not even look like the same person.
The pills sounded like a good idea - until I read the anal leakage thing. lol But at the same time I am desperate enough to get this weight off that for a fleeting moment I thought about how I could wedge a pad between my butt cheeks.