| jittery and self conscious - need advice!
June 17, 2009 at 12:10 am
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| | Hi all - I'm new to Phen, but so far on day 11 have already lost 9 pounds. Woo hoo! However, I feel very shaky and self conscious, as if everyone know I'm acting odd... also, my lips and chin feel a little funny and extra tense, as if I am frowning. Is this a normal side effect? I'm looking forward to feeling better. Also, I'm going on a trip out of state right about 4 days after my dr. would give me a refill, and I don't really want everyone in my extended family to know what I am taking, so I either need to get it refilled earlier or just stop taking it for the 10 days, but I'm scared about the supposed depression I might get if I stop Phen... is this likely to happen if I've been taking it less than 30 days? Please share your advice and experience! Thanks. |
| weight loss stall.. help!
June 16, 2009 at 11:18 pm
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| | Hello all,
I have been taking phentermine on and off for about 2 years or so. I told myself I was going to stick to the diet this time and read the advice on this forum to help me get along. I have been taking phentermine 37.5 and usually lose about 10 pounds in 2 weeks (probably mostly water weight). This time, things are a bit different. I will label them.
1) I started taking 50mg 5-HTP twice daily; once in the morning and in the evening, usually after a meal
2) Taking 400mcg of GTF Chromium after breakfast
3) My phentermine is made from a different manufacturer. The tablet used to be more oblong and the blue specks were darker. This new tablet is fatter and the blue specs are light. I am getting the same side effects as the previous tablets; like dry mouth, pimples, and headaches.
After 2 weeks of working out and dieting, the scale has not dropped 1 pound. Can the combination of 5-htp and phentermine be stalling my weight loss? chromium? Anybody try this manufacturer of phen.? |
| the flavah
June 16, 2009 at 10:32 pm
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| | why does phen/adipex taste so bad?!
gahhhhhhhh |
| who is this girl?
June 16, 2009 at 10:12 pm
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| me dressed up going to the office today ( helping my sister at the mortgage company this week ) OMG I look stunning in these pic but dont feel that way when I look at myself why oh why cant i wrap my mind around it that this is ME!!!  and a little closer up  I came out of the room and Alyssa ( my 2 year old ) looked at me and was like WOW she said pretty mommy it was so sweet and almost made me cry |
| 11 days and ten pounds.
June 16, 2009 at 9:49 pm
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| | I have been fretting about not losing for the pat few days even though TOM is visiting, but today I got a nice surprise. I'm down another pound, and that makes 10 pounds lost in 11 days! YAY! :D |
| given up pop
June 16, 2009 at 9:21 pm
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| | I have totally given up drinking soft drinks and am so pround of myself it has been a little over a week and a half since I last had pop. I have instead been drinking lots of water and crystal light, hopefull this will help my weight loss:) |
| First Week Side Effects
June 16, 2009 at 9:16 pm
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| | Today is only day 2 for me, but I am very excited and optimistic about taking Phen. I have experienced terrible headaches, a little light-headedness, and a little nausia these past two days. On a positive note, I have not been hungry, so I am hopeful if I can make it through the first week that this will work for me. How long does it typically take your body to get adjusted to Phen and stop experiencing the negative side effects?
Thanks, |
| Week 2 , still loss weight but not as much .
June 16, 2009 at 9:13 pm
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| | O.K my 2nd week was ok im down to 245 but im wondering is my phen wearing off or something. Im not hungry and when i eat i am soooo full after 2 bites , i think this week im going to start excercising and see what results i have next week. |
| Im back!
June 16, 2009 at 8:59 pm
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| | After a week with out phentermine I gained 10 pounds even though I continued to diet and exercise. He checked my thryoid and it was fine. Im not sure why I continued to gain weight. he gave me a refill on my phentermine and this time he gave me a depressant. I think that will help alot. I just hope when i get to my weight loss goal that i wont gain it all back. If i do then there must be something wrong with my metoblism or something. My body likes to retain water even though I dont eat salt and all I drink is water. Well I hope everyone is doing great. |
| Wanna chat??
June 16, 2009 at 8:28 pm
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| | Come on ya'll! |
| Slow losing...is this normal?
June 16, 2009 at 5:32 pm
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| | I have been on Phen for about 5 weeks now. I have only lost 9 lbs. I keep seeing all of these weight loss posts and I can't figure out why I have been so slow to lose. UGH!
I started taking the 37.5 Phen (blue & white specks) which worked great and then switched to the 30 Yellow Caps (A160). Anyone have experience with the A160's? Maybe they aren't working that well for me. I don't know. I'm beginning to get discouraged but am trying my best not to.
FYI I work out 5-6 days a week doing cardio and weights 2-3 days. Eat super clean, mostly fruits and veggies and proteins. Please help. |
| How many of you---
June 16, 2009 at 5:05 pm
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| | ----- feel that phen is not just an appetite suppressant but also a metabolism booster? Does that explain the larger amount of weight lost as compared to someone who just diets and exercizes without phen? Thanks.:) |
| One Month Weigh in was today....
June 16, 2009 at 3:00 pm
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| | I went for my one month weigh in with my doctor today... down 15 pounds!!! My doctor was so excited for me and said that I look great and to keep it up. She wants me to be down another 10-15 pounds by next month's weigh in with her!! I really want to be down to at least 200 lbs by Christmas (going to Minnesota to meet my boyfriend's family, yikes!) Hope everyone is having a fabulous day, I know I am! :) |
| *Summer Safety*
June 16, 2009 at 2:25 pm
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| | Babies under 6 months:
The two main recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn are to avoid sun exposure, and dress infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck to prevent sunburn. However when adequate clothing and shade are not available, parents can apply a minimal amount of suncreen with at least 15 SPF (sun protection factor) to small areas, such as the infant's face and the back of the hands. If an infant gets sunburn, apply cold compresses to the affected area.
For Young Children:
Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going outside, and use sunscreen even on cloudy days. The SPF should be at least 15 and protect against UVA and UVB rays.
For Older Children:
The first, and best, line of defense against the sun is covering up. Wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a bill facing forward, sunglasses (look for sunglasses that block 99-100% of ultraviolet rays), and cotton clothing with a tight weave.
Stay in the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours - between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater. Be sure to apply enough sunscreen - about one ounce per sitting for a young adult.
Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.
Use extra caution near water, snow, and sand as they reflect UV rays and may result in sunburn more quickly.
HEAT STRESS IN EXERCISING CHILDREN
The intensity of activities that last 15 minutes or more should be reduced whenever high heat and humidity reach critical levels.
At the beginning of a strenuous exercise program or after traveling to a warmer climate, the intensity and duration of exercise should be limited initially and then gradually increased during a period of 10 to 14 days to accomplish acclimatization to the heat.
Before prolonged physical activity, the child should be well-hydrated. During the activity, periodic drinking should be enforced, for example, each 20 minutes, 5 oz of cold tap water or a flavored sports drink for a child weighing 90 lbs, and 9 oz for an adolescent weighing 130 lbs, even if the child does not feel thirsty.
Clothing should be light-colored and lightweight and limited to one layer of absorbent material to facilitate evaporation of sweat. Sweat-saturated shirts should be replaced by dry clothing.
Practices and games played in the heat should be shortened and more frequent water/hydration breaks should be instituted. |
| Doc in Baltimore, MD ???
June 16, 2009 at 1:35 pm
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| | Does anyone know an internal medicine doctor in Baltimore, MD that will prescribe Phen? Thanks |
| Some advice for a Newby...
June 16, 2009 at 12:39 pm
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| | I just began taking Phentermine on June 12, 2009. My doctor prescribed 15 mg pills twice a day along with a multivitamin. His recommendation was that I take the pill at 10 a.m. and then again at 4:00 p.m. However, after reading that many people have trouble sleeping, I decided to take it earlier in the day 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. He also gave me a 1,000 calorie diet to follow, but I find myself feeling starved througout the day, especially at night. Will the Phentermine eventually work to deter my hunger and if so how long should it take? I have also been feeling anxious, but expected this side effect as I understand it is a very common one that I hope will also gradually get better as I get used to the Phen. Any feedback would be very encouraging, thank you! :) I am so excited to lose the weight and just feel good again! |
| I colapsed this morning
June 16, 2009 at 12:39 pm
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| | I got up, had a banana and a v8, went out on the porch and was basking in the sun, I felt a big cat stretch coming on so I reached my arms up above my head, ....and blackness ......and fuzziness .....and plunk.
Weird, huh? I was just a little light headed
I hadn't take my medicine yet, either
Not sure if it's worth calling my dr., I see him friday
I'm fine now.
I just feel a little weak.
Just to be safe, I'm not taking my phen today.
I was thinking, my BP has been dropping, but I'm still on my blood pressure medicine, maybe it was too low (it's usually lower in the morning).
Has this happened to anyone else??? |
| getting threw phen plateo
June 16, 2009 at 11:41 am
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| | Im not sure if I spelt it right, but after being constipated for a week and seeing no weight loss, i upped my dose of fiber and am doing better ugh that was the worst feeling!
I started working out a little bit more often
but....
i cant seem to go any lower then 158!
can this be the ideal weight for my frame so thats why its harder or is it a plateo or you think since iv ben on phen for 9 months its kinda stoped working, i didnt take it this weekend and i felt it alot more when i took it monday
but hmmm what should i do?? work out harder or eat even less? |
| Is this your first time on a diet pill?
June 16, 2009 at 11:21 am
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| | Is this the first time that you are on diet pills or have you been on them before? If you have been on them before what caused you to gain the weight back?
For me I have been on diet pills since I have been 17 on and off. It started with an old time doctor that felt every women should be stick thin and he put me on them without asking when I weighted 135 lbs at 5' 5". That was almost 30 yrs ago and at that time they used Tenuate. I went down to 103 and I didn't look good at all but he thought I was great. This caused me to used them off and on for almost 10 yrs until right before I got pregnant with my first son.. After my first baby which I gained almost 100 lbs and after breastfeeding I went to a diet doctor and was put on black beauties (another diet pill) I was able to get back down to 105 in six months losing over 100 lbs but I could only eat 800 cal a day and that counted drinking also and I fasted 2 x's a week. I also rode the bike 14 miles a day. It was crazy and I became obsessed. No way to live. I later stopped riding the bike and I just relied on diet pills. I maintained 118-124 lbs. I didn't take them everyday but I used them when needed for a couple of years.
After my second son was born which once again I gained a lot of weight. After I was done breastfeeding I went to another Doctor and was put on the yellow jackets which is what the doctor called them. I got down to 155 (I only went to this doctor for 3 months) and just stayed there until about 5 yrs ago when my thyroid started to act up and I got sick. This is the highest weight I have been since I was 9 months pregnant. When they put me on steroids I really ballooned up.
This is the first time that I have tried Phentermine. I was given 37.5 but I break them in half. I'm hoping to get down to goal and then since my thyroid is now under control and I am off steroids I hope to be able to maintain that weight. I have curves and I look the best at 135-140. I'm also at the age of the start of menopause so I guess we will see what happens. I'm hoping with proper diet and power walking I will be able to regain my health and maintain my weight. I'm hoping to have 50 lbs off by November. |
| NO COFFEE?!?!?!?!?!
June 16, 2009 at 10:07 am
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| | Ok, So what is this about no coffee? I drink coffee like there is no tomorrow...black of course. I have been even while on Phen I usually take my Phen with coffee. Do you girls think maybe thats why I do great all day and get so hungry at night? I know there is no way I can quit coffee so how long should I wait after Im done with coffee to take my phen in the mornings? Oh also this is probably a stupid question but I dont see a nutrition label on my coffee....Its folgers breakfast blend. where can I find nutrition facts for my coffee lol!! You girls are awesome!! | | | 
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| OT- Really Bad Day!
June 6, 2009 at 11:32 pm
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| | my boyfriend and i were supposed to drive to Georgia this weekend to spend the weekend out there, so i took him to work this morning and then i came home and packed and when he got off i was supposed to just picked him up and then we would be headed straight to Georgia. i did my workout today and i was feeling good. i dropped a pants size and i knew when i went to my boyfriends job i was going to go inside so i worked out, took a shower, put on new jeans, did my hair in a really cute style, and i even put on make-up. i was really feeling myself especially with the weight loss and i wanted him as well as his coworkers to be like "wow his girl looks good" so when i picked him up the first thing he says is why is your hair like that!..no hi, or hey or anything then when we were walking out he says. you can go back out to the car, im coming i just want to go say something to a friend . so i felt...played...then when i got outside he was looking a little annoyed because he says when two of his female coworkers thought we had both walked out( they didnt know only i did because he went to go speak to a friend) i guess the two women had started talking about me and when he turned around and heard they just looked apologetic and then walked away...then he goes on by saying "those women are so messy i bet they are go around and tell everyone your my girlfriend"....i was so pissed!!!! then he tried to fix it and say " i dont care if people know who i date im jut saying they would be the ones to broadcast it to everyone"....then while on the road to georgia we stopped at subway and we says why did you wear those pants today and i just broke down in tears...maybe i was being to sensitive but he didnt notice my weight loss he didnt notice the fact that i tried to look really nice for him, he didnt even say hello or ask how my day was and to top it off i feel like maybe i didnt look as good as i thought i did because he female coworkers were talking about me about god know what....im just really sad....those incidences just ruined the whole day for me...am i just overreacting or being to sensitive??? |
| Dr In Tacoma-Seattle Area
June 6, 2009 at 10:46 pm
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| | Hi,
Need help finding Dr. or weight loss clinic in Tacoma, Seattle.Have a lot of weight lose any info is appreicated. |
| 1st day- I'm on my way
June 6, 2009 at 10:21 pm
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| | I just started phentermine today and for the first time in a long time, I have hope. I haven't had any bad side effects. I've had a little more energy and I'm not as hungry.
Has anyone used benadryl while taking phetermine? I have allergies and sometimes take a half benadryl at night to help me sleep. The pharmacist said it was ok, but I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this?
Starting weight 189
mini goal 179 by June 5th
Long term goal 135 By November 20th :o |
| For those of you who were tired/depressed on phentermine...
June 6, 2009 at 10:18 pm
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| | ....did you have your doctor switch you to something else that worked better?
Everyone says they feel great on phen. I am sooooooooooo tired and depressed. And I KNOW the depression is from the phentermine specifically. I have a very blah/lightheaded feeling.
If you can relate to this..can you tell me what worked for you? What new prescription did you use instead? I have barely used this phen for 1.5 weeks and I am ready to stop because I just can't deal with feeling sapped of my energy and depressed everyday. It feels like I have PMDD everyday...sooooooooooo blue..omg.]
It does help me eat a lot less though. That's one thing.
PS. And please, not to be rude, don't tell me I just need to push myself to workout! I don't have a problem with working out. But once I take this phen...it feels like my motivation goes from 10 to -100. I literally break down and cry out of frustration when I try. |
| hi everyone, please help!
June 6, 2009 at 8:30 pm
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| | Hi everyone im new here. I just started taking Phentermine today. The doc told me to take one pill in the morning. He gave me a meal plan to follow. Ok soo I took it today and I was fine all day I wasnt really hungry then it got to be around 4 and i was STARVING and I just couldnt help but eat. I didnt eat as much as I normally would but I still ate bad :( Its just depressing me. I know its only my first day but I really want this to work! Can anyone give me any tips?? talk to you soon! |
| Hi everyone!
June 6, 2009 at 7:02 pm
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| | Hi everyone!
I'm new here. I just started the phen on Wednesday and I'm down 3.6 pounds already! I'm so excited to finally get rid of this weight! :cool:
I've been reading some of the posts here for a few days now and I'm very motivated from what I've read. I'm looking forward to being a size 5 again. |
| Cute outfit!
June 6, 2009 at 6:53 pm
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| Hey ya'll! Went to Maurice's today and got a couple things. I wanted to show you all an outfit that I loved but didn't buy. It costs too much for me to justify it! I'd hardly be able to wear it!! Anyways...I still loved it and thought it was super cute!   This shirt was in the dressing room and thought it'd look okay with the white pants..and it was a misses shirt...  I bought a pair of long shorts and a shirt off the clearance rack. Dunno if you guys remember one of the other threads I've posted with a pink shirt on?? I bought a black one like it b/c it was 12.50!! Sadly the pink one was not :( Anyway what ya think? |
| WORST PAIN EVER!!!!!!!!!
June 6, 2009 at 4:53 pm
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| | So it all started about a week ago. I was driving and had this weird feeling like I was getting aUTI/bladder infection. When I got home I looked on the internet to see if I could take a antibotics called Kelflex to treat it. (had some left over from last year) Website said Kelflex can treat an UTI. So took 2 pills on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Started to feel a little better. Ran out of pills, nothing on Thursday. That night started to feel really bad. I called my Dr. on Friday and he said come in and give a urine sample, they will test to see if any infection. Come to be an bladder infection. A script was call in, took 1 pill on Friday and went to bed........NOW THE FUN STARTS.... I was up all night long with SEVER BACK PAIN AND KIDNEY PAIN. I was to go to the Kenney Chesney concert that day. Instead I went to the ER. Still so much pain i can't walk, sit or breath. They did a scan and guess what................just as I thought KIDNEY STONES, A 4MM ONE. (had one while I was pregnant, so i know the feeling) ER doctor gave me a IV and pumped me with Morphine. Nothing worked. I went home about 3 hrs. later. Drank some Cranberry juice and felt a shart pain above my pelvic bone, went to the bathroom and PASS THAT S.O.B I instantly felt normal, no more pain just very tired from all the pain meds. I hope this isn't from Adipex!!!!! |
| Dilated Pupils??
June 6, 2009 at 4:02 pm
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| | Hey guys!! I have been on "P" for one day now.. lol And I havent told my boyfriend that i am on it! he is against any types of weight loss medications.. But, I have noticed that my pupils are huge!!!Any one else experience this? This side effect seems like it will make it hard for me to hide the fact I am on "something" lol..
I didnt do too much reaserch about "P" before I got on it.. All my friends were on it and lost mass amounts of weight quickly..so I hopped on (I just had a babay ...we ll 10 months ago..lol) But does anyone think this is some form of meth but in pill form?? All the side effects are basiclly the same.. well, your up 10-14hrs instead of 3 days.. lol But with the skin probs, the hallucinations, lol well, you already know the side effects.. I was only wondering cause I dont want my teeth to rot out and my face be all messed up.. Im too young for all that ****!
Anyways.. thanks for any help!
p.s.. anyone's doctor tell them that they should only have coffee in the morning, skip lunch and an apple for dinner.. hahahaha and not to work out cause it causes muscel gain..in which weighes more than fat.. so you weigh more!
I thought that was funny. I just wanted the pills.. I obviously wouldent live like that!! |
| S L O W I N G DOWN
June 6, 2009 at 3:10 pm
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| | so the first month of phen is generally successful with ease. Ive noticed half way thru my 2nd month its getting harder to see the scale move. Ive been busting tail with exercise and watching what i eat with lots of water. The scale moves so S L O W now! im still completely motivated bc i feel better. How many lbs per wk is everybody avgeraging at? month? I hope to see the scale move 1or 2lbs by the end of next wk! oh & how many of you count calories?? im not doing it now but im going to start wed. when i go grocery shopping. i may be surprised! |
| Help in MI... new to Phen
June 6, 2009 at 2:38 pm
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| | Hi. I used to work at Ford Motor, and I'm recently unemployed. I'm getting married early next year and wanted to shed at least 30 pounds before I get my dress. I'm new to Phen and have been searching for a doctor here in the Detroit area.
So far I've only heard about a place called "the ********** clinic." Is anyone familiar with it, or have suggestions of another doctor/ clinic I could go to?
Thanks. I'm at a loss and have no idea where to go. |
| divorce
June 6, 2009 at 2:04 pm
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| | does anyone think that phentermine can cause divorces? I have been looking on the internet and havent had any luck. It can cause mood swings. Which i have had. me and my husband got into an argument and he left and now he wants a divorce. I am so upset. :( |
| People who travel for a living....
June 6, 2009 at 1:08 pm
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| | I need some encouragement. I am about to hit the 2 week mark out of 6 for travel and I am having issues putting working out as a priority. I am 45 minutes away from work, I have been working 12 hours and then 45 minutes back. I am a trainer, so I am on my feet for a good portion of the day. I spend about 30 minutes with my son, 19 months, and my husband in the car. The eating situation is VERY tough, as the callcenter has literally NO healthy choices, and I am seriously in the boonies. No offense anyone in Albion. I got on the scale and it looks like I am at 182 from the little slits which is good, but I am NOT working out. Any suggestions? What do you do? Any suggestions help, you don't have to travel.
TIA
Annie |
| SO DISAPPOINTED
June 6, 2009 at 11:18 am
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| | IAM SO DISAPPOINTED IN MYSELF THIS WEEK I DIDN'T LOSE NOT ONE POUND. I WAS SO DEPRESSED THIS WEEK I KNOW THAT I MIGHT NOT HAVE EATTEN THE RIGHT AMONUT OF CALORIES THIS WEEK, AND I UP MY EXCERISE AT FIRST I WAS WORKING OUT DOING 30 MIN. OF CARDIO FOR 3 DAYS AND I WAS LOSING AT LEAST 3 POUNDS A WEEK. THIS WEEK I HAVE WORKED OUT EVERYDAY AND FOR 45 MIN. AND DOING SOME STRENGTH TRAINING. NOT ONE POUND HAVE DROP OFF I DON'T UNDERSTAND. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG HELP!!!!!!: |
| day one on phen
June 6, 2009 at 10:34 am
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| | ok ,hi everyone l'm back,l finally got my phen yesterday,today is my first day and l took it this morning.OMG!!! l can feel the effects,l could hardley finish a bowl of oatmeal that's all l had for breakfast,but l am experiencing a very dry mouth and l am drinking a lot ,Jeez l am peeing too much,l'm staying in the bathroom.but l am happy that my jouney has started today,l will need your support guys.WHAT ARE YOU GUYS EATING?????:) |
| What is your fav healthy snack?
June 6, 2009 at 10:09 am
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| | Lately, my favorite healthy snack right now is cucumbers with a little hummus spread on them. I would like to have more than one snack idea...so, what is YOUR favorite HEALTHY snack?:rolleyes: |
| where did that tread go
June 6, 2009 at 9:57 am
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| | does anyone know where that thread about your goal for the week went to? I looked and looked for it but couldn't find it. |
| Motivation to get back in the saddle
June 6, 2009 at 9:35 am
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| | When I went to work on yesterday, a coworker whom I haven't seen in a while asked me to stand up. She was like, "oh my goodness, you have lost weight!! You look really nice!!!:D Talk about a reason to hop back on the saddle. Back in the saddle I go!!lol. Seriously, I am happy that she noticed and it really motivates me to hop back on the saddle. I have worked over the last 16 hours and gone to the gym. Right now, I am bone tired. I hope you all have a wonderful funfilled, exercising, eating right day. You guys have to know that I'm tired. Let me get off this thing before I further embarrass myself!lol. Good day everyone!:D |
| I lost 9 pounds in 2 days!! wow!
June 6, 2009 at 9:31 am
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| | Ok so I went to the Doc on Wednesday got my script for Phen and B-12 shot. I started Phen Thursday 6/4 I was 190 on wednesday on my scales and the docs scales. So its now Saturday morning I didnt want to weigh because I was afraid to lol! But I did and was SHOCKED to see 181!! Yeah!! Now that wants to make me work even harder along with reading everyones sucess stories. So how do I adjust my little tracker dilly ma bob? |
| compliments
June 6, 2009 at 9:10 am
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| | My hubby had been outta town working and he got home late last night. I have been on a 3 day eating binge (don't know what the h ell I was thinking) and just totally not in the mood to eat right. So we're laying in bed last night and we're all relaxed and everything and he is rubbing my bare butt and he said "you're butt is so smooth. Nice and round without any little dimples or anything".
Oh I am so back on the Phen wagon this morning. That is so what I needed. It feels so great for him to say things like that. I just LOVE HIIM!! Makes me want to get naked right NOW!! :D
Oh and I am so happy with National Phentermine Sex Up Your Lover Night.:p Thank you Bob, President of the Phentermine Council |
| I'm Back! Missed u guys!
June 6, 2009 at 8:45 am
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| | Ok so I am bac from vacation..I had a blast and did so many cool things. Bad thing is that my eating ****ed and we ate mainly carbs..which is my enemy..so while my boyfriend only gained 5 lbs I gained 12 (grr!) Thats ok...I have a great motivation to get back in shape and eat right again. I always thought I was one of the only ones in my family with a weight issue until I visited them and saw that my two cousins are battling with the same issues..I didnt feel so out of place and it made my experience more enjoyable in Germany. I am going back on my low carb as of this week, going to go get a few things from the grocery store today, I dont want to hear or see bread again for the next 6 months since thats all we mainly ate over there and I hated putting it into my body..I know my body hates it! So anyways I have to go unpack and get some stuff done.. |
| ELEMTEACH5 HELP !!!!!
June 6, 2009 at 1:03 am
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| | Elemteach5 hey i had PM'd you to see if you can help me out....... Idk what is going on but I am trying to get on the Pounds of Phrends Forum and apparently I am no longer invited??? okay what is going on??? HELP!!!! :o:confused::( |
| OT - I hate what is happening
June 6, 2009 at 12:21 am
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| | To our economy. I just hate it. I am so tired of hearing of people losing their houses or driving down the street to see notices posted on every other house.
I myself (with husband) own 8 houses and 4 of them are up for auction in the next several months. We are totally ok with this because we realize that we just cant afford them. Mistake #1 dont buy 8 house while living in Calif making over $100K a year and expect to be able to keep them when you move to a small town in Arizona. LOL
But seriously keeping the houses would be rediculous because you dont get the writeoffs because you just cant make enough here to need the deductions. So we are fine with it. But it does mean that income is decreasing. My husband has not been able to keep a job for 1 yr. He has been self employed (flipping houses *rolling eyes*) for 2 years and then last year decided it would be wise to get a job, Yeah fat chance! Every job he gets either lays everyone off or runs out of money.
I am very happy that my husband is a amazing man and can do just about anything. He learned to work on well pumps in his last job so now he is trying to do that for a job and one of our friends needed a pump put in his well. I watched my husband rig this huge very huge thing onto his truck that he welded and straped and added a pulley to - just to get this 500 lb pump into a 600 ft deep well. He can do whatever it takes to make a few bucks. But not everyone is that fortunate
I just think it so ****s that we were honest people and put 20%-30% down of each of our homes and we are going to lose it all because the banks just wont help us. There are a couple of the houses that we want to keep because we have a ton of money in there being that they are flips but the banks just wont budge and that just really ****s.
But not only us, I have friends who are hard working people who are possibly going to have to down size before they loose it all.
It just ****s what is happening to our world. I cant wait till it comes back up. | | | 
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| I need HELP! 3 wk Plateau
June 5, 2009 at 10:10 pm
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| | I started phen March 7th and my weight loss has been steady and I was happy with it, But this is getting ridiculous. I havn't lost a thing in 3 wks now! Good thing is I havn't gained anything either so I am happy about that.
I have tried upping my workout. I do right now 1.5 hrs on treadmill and 30 mins of toning. I was only doing the treadmill. I have tried zig zagging my calories. I also added B-12 1000mcg last week and today I started the chromium picolinate. I was keeping my calories at or below 1000 a day and last 2 weeks i have been anywhere from 800-1500 day. I just cant seem to get the scale to move.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't eat bad at all. Lean meats, salads, no coke or sweets at all and bread maybe once a week. I am stuck please help!:D |
| How can I get Phentermine in the UK?
June 5, 2009 at 9:03 pm
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| | Hi All
Im new to this and I have been reading all of the success stories about people losing weight with Phentermine.
However, I am in the UK and have no clue how to go about getting some?
Any ideas or alternatives?
Thanks in advance
xxx |
| Getting Back on Track
June 5, 2009 at 7:32 pm
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| | I started taking Phen and joined this forum in April. I started off doing very well. THEN... the past 5 or so weeks work has been utterly demanding. I've been working 16 - 20 hour days, totally stressed and eating all kinds of BAD food. Mostly snack foods, as I haven't had time to cook or go out to eat. I've been working from home the whole time with the exception of 4 days, when I had to travel to the client site. So, I've not been getting any exercise what so ever.
I had lost 9 lbs. I've gained 5 back. Looking at the positive side of things, at least I haven't put it all back on.
I started taking Phen again today and am wearing my Bodybugg to track how many calories I burn and how many steps I take. Hopefully with these and this support group, it will be the motivation I need to stay on track.
Best of luck to every one. |
| I got my phen today
June 5, 2009 at 7:11 pm
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| | I went to the Dr. today and was able to get the phentermine! I can not wait till I start tomorrow!!! |
| new member
June 5, 2009 at 6:07 pm
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| | hello everyone i'm new happy to have join;) |
| I need to get back on track..
June 5, 2009 at 5:56 pm
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| | i started phentermine like 9 days ago.. so far i've missed 3 days of pills... i went from 254.6 to 245 in the first week, but now im back up to 249.2.....ugh.
I just started school a few days ago, which has reallllly messed up my phen schedule. I keep forgetting to take my phen!!! Now, i try to take it around 10:30 - 11:00 am because i truely think my pills are weak, they dont supress my appetite much at all, and it usually completely wears off by 6- 7 pm.
Now, i havent been over eating, but i have been eating some of the wrong things. I need to get out of that bad habit because i do not want to get back into the 250s... i also havent been drinking as much water because im at school all day (9am - 4 pm)
BUT, i did do my measurements the other day and i realized that I lost 2 inches off my waist! thats about the only good news I have. :(
Please help motivate me to get back on track. I want to be out of the 240's asap! I didnt expect my first month on phen to go this way. |
| Hi All!
June 5, 2009 at 4:53 pm
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| | HI all, I'm 24 and have always been "overweight." Thankfully I came from a family who is supportive no matter what size we are.
When I graduated high school five years ago I was at my heaviest of 200 pounds, I lost 50 pounds in the following six months after that. I maintained the weight until 06 when I became a flight attendant ... since then I had peaked at 174 and had stayed at that weight until last month. In a MONTH I have gained 10 pounds and finally turned to my doctor for help.
(Back story to all of this lol).
In January I met a wonderful man who just happened to be on my plane that I was bringing to Iraq. Figures he would end up being a Marine going off for a deployment of a year. Thankfully come August he gets to come home for 2 weeks and we will be spending it together (I'm falling madly for him, when they say you gain weight with love they weren't kidding! lol). SO I'm hopeing with, excersize, diet and phentermine I'll be able to drop at least 20 pounds (I'm satisfied with him visiting and me being 160).
After that I want to continue on to be 150 pounds again. However even at 150 pounds I'm still concidered overweight! (AAHhh!) Being that I have a very curvy body and a large chest I think anything below 140 will be silly. SO after 150 I'll continue on to be 140, but that's it.
I am hopeing to meet new people who are going through these same struggles.
Hugs
Brandi |
| These pills are gonna make me lose.....
June 5, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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| | Everything!! I have the Phen rage so bad its pathetic. I just go off about completely nothing!!! Ever since I started losing weight the DH has been jealous, but now its 10 times worse. He has always been a little jealous. Throwing sly comments here and there, but today I just went off!!! Wednesday, I took a bath and fixed my hair, take it I hardly ever fix up unless I am going somewhere and I put a gown on, he says, fix your hair when Im here. That pissed me off. Then today, my daughter said something about a baby named Elizabeth, and he started questioning her like she was in court. It totally flew all over me. He then just got up and went to bed. I went in and asked him what was wrong and it went from there. Huge fight!! I find out later that baby Elizabeth is King Henry and Anne Boylens daughter. Her and my mother play like they are them and she had a baby doll and named it elizabeth. I just get so mad because his jealousy is only because HE cheated. His guilty conscience and it makes me so mad that I have to hear it!!! Tell me if I am wrong. I have never just been able to let it roll off my shoulders. I get pissed when he accuses me of anything because I do everything right. There have been plenty of times when I was unhappy and I just dealt with it. He runs out and finds another woman when he is unhappy. OOOOH, I am just over it. I told him I would take a lie detector test to show him that I am not the terrible person he thinks I am and that when it was over, he was gone. How can I look at a man that literally doesnt believe a word I say and would make me take a test before he will believe me? It is all BS and he knows it. Im just thinking the guilty dog barks first. Maybe he is doing it again, but this has got to stop!!!! Please tell me if I am wrong about this!! I need some advice!! |
| ONLINE PHENTERMINE?
June 5, 2009 at 1:14 pm
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| | has anyone bought online phentermine w/o a perscription. my dr. charges 65 everytime i go see him then the perscription amount.. and no matter what insurance wont pay for it.. so i was trying to see if buying online was alright? if anyone else had? and how did it go? did it work the same? and what site did you go to? |
| HELP!!!
June 5, 2009 at 12:18 pm
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| | Hello All :D
I'm trying to lose weight, my goal is to lose 80 pounds and i really want a WEIGHT LOSS JUMP START!! Where in michigan can i go to get apidex, the b-12 shot, and weigh in, under a doctors supervision??? I know i can order online, but I would prefer to go to a clinic. It seems safer to me. |
| Haven't seen this in 8yrs!!!
June 5, 2009 at 11:18 am
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| | Height: 5 feet, 4 inches
Weight: 144 pounds
Your BMI is 24.7, indicating your weight is in the Normal category for adults of your height.
Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with overweight and obesity.
For information about the importance of a healthy diet and physical activity in maintaining a healthy weight, visit Preventing Weight Gain. |
| Do you tell
June 5, 2009 at 11:16 am
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| | People that you take Phen?? I have stopped telling people all together now cause it pisses me off they think that that I am cheating and just taking the easy out and don't give me any credit for busting MY BUTT working out and sticking with healthy eating they think I just take a pill and don't eat, I am SOOOO sick of people saying stuff like this to me, so now I don't even mention it, I'm even thinking of telling my family I'm off of it now so they'll stop saying stuff. |
| OT - OMG Will It EVER Let Up???
June 5, 2009 at 11:12 am
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| | Okay so I'm getting ready to take Miranda to her first counseling appointment in a few minutes and yesterday they found a goiter (don't know how I missed it - it's HUGE) on her neck for her annual physical! They called back and said her TPO Antibodies (attacks thyroid) were elevated and she needs to be seen by a pediatric endochrinologist - ahhhhhhh.
I know my wonderful "genes" are to blame, but could it have happened at a less convenient time???? I'm really trying to pray and take it one day at a time, but it's SO hard!:o |
| so
June 5, 2009 at 11:10 am
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| | Weaning off of Phen how should I do it? I am so close to my goal once I hit the 130's I'd like to start weaning off of Phen but not sure how I should do it.... |
| Its hard to force myself to eat
June 5, 2009 at 11:00 am
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| | I'm having a difficult time forcing myself to eat to stick to a healthy diet. I haven't taken the pill yet today, because I'm still feeling the effect from yesterdays pill.
My problem is, when I'm upset I don't eat. Right now I'm upset because I have to give my dog away. I've found a great home for him, but its very hurtful to do. So, I haven't eaten, I can't even force myself to, not to even drink water.
I know this is going to hinder my progress. I hate it!
I was just venting, thank you. |
| oh no.... my knee
June 5, 2009 at 9:23 am
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| | Ok so at work yesterday I was 196 and I can not tell you how great it made me feel because last week i was stuck at 200. This is now my 4th week of phentermine and I have lost 8lbs so far in the last 3 weeks.
But... my right knee has started to hurt... almost as bad as when i first injured it. When i played soccer in high school my senior year, the last game of the season, I got my knee kicked in by a girl on the other team. She was going toward the goal and i scooped the ball out from under her , well she saw me coming and was about to take a shot on the goal when i got the ball from her but the thing is, she followed through with her shot and since i had the ball her foot connected with my knee :eek: So when i couldn't bend my knee after 4 weeks my aunt made me go to my doctor, who in turn referred me to an ortho, who ordered an MRI, and turns out i had torn a tendon on the inside of my knee. The good thing he told me at the time was that it was only partially torn and healing on its own so no surgery was needed. But i had forgot he said if i ever wanted to play sports again i would need a brace. At the time I was focused on getting started at college so i wasn't interested in sports. He said after 6 months i could start running again without any problems, but no running or jumping for 6 months.
Well over the years since that incident I have either worked out on the elliptical, or walked and jogged to try and stay active. Not seeing much results with either one. This time around I Have decided that I am going to push myself because i really want to see changes in my body. Well a lot of you are doing the jillian michaels 30 day shred and if you have you know there are lots of lunges and squats involved. Lunges and squats give results fast because they are huge muscles and they burn a lot of fat. I am loving the results I am seeing and yet i am so scared that I won't be able to do them anymore because my knee has been hurting severely over the last 3 days. :mad::mad: I can still bend it all the way but it hurts when i bend it, it feels almost as bad as the initial injury only i am able to bend it this time.
I have a doctors appointment next Friday with my primary care physician. He used to play football so i hope he will just give me a brace and tell me i can keep doing my exercises, but if he tells me no more squats and lunges i don't know what i will do. My legs are getting so toned and feel so strong.
Until i see the doctor im just gonna do cardio and upper body but i don't want to lose the muscle ive worked so hard to build up in my leg's :( I am so mad about this it is not even funny, i should've went and got a brace before i decided to do these workouts but its been so long since the injury i didn't even think about it. |
| PHEN + CLA = Inches lost
June 5, 2009 at 9:22 am
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| | Is anyone using phen along with CLA? I am but I have only been on for a day I was hoping to get some feed back from those who have been on a bit longer. Thanks! |
| New to Phen - dealing with constipation?
June 5, 2009 at 8:58 am
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| | I am new to Phen (started Monday June 1st - today is Friday June 5th) and have lost 5.5 lbs so far. I'm amazed at how this stuff works and makes me feel. I have tons of energy, NO cravings, and NO uncontrollable hunger. However, what I DO seem to have is a case of constipation. I'm normally very regular so this is strange for me. Any suggestions on how to deal with the constipation? Thanks for your help everyone! :) |
| Lost some motivation......HELP
June 5, 2009 at 8:26 am
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| | Ok so, I am not sure why but I have lost some motivation. I have been slacking off on taking my meds regularly, and eating stuff i know i shouldnt (i am still fairly portion concious)...but I want more than anyhting to be able to get down to a decent weight for my wedding next April.
Does anyone have any tips and advice on how to keep on track?
also i know i have posted this before but if anyone has any other idewas for like beginners workout videos or something i would appreciate it
Anyway i don;t want to sound too needy but I need a little push, and my fiance' says he loves me the way i am, and will support me in whatever i want to to to make myself feel better.....but he eats like crap....so it's not like he can hellp keep me accountable. plus i am not sure i'd even want him to be like "umm...you shouldn't eat that"...that'd just makem e feel worse...ugggghhh....i am a wreck! |
| OMG!!!! I just wanna cry
June 5, 2009 at 2:59 am
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| | Hubby and I just bought a new video camera. He decided to tape me in the shower...I know my butt is big but in moving pictures it is grotesque!! How can he even bear to look at me....I didnt realise it looked that bad....I am so determined now to do something about it. No more bread no more bad snacks I am going to live on the treadmill and pilates mat...I am obviously not doing enough or not doing it right...I have been piss farting around for too long and broken too many promises to myself...this is it. I look so bad I just want to cry. |
| STUDY ON CONTINOUS AND INTERMITTENT USE
June 5, 2009 at 1:31 am
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| Found this study and found it very interesting. The test group was small and the average weightloss of phen for 36 weeks was only 13%, I don't know how much of this is really accurate. Alot of people lose that in one month. But it seems to me over the course of 36 weeks that continous use and intermittent use produced almost the same results with intermittent use having a slight advantage. http://www.obesityonline.org/slides/...orlistat&dpg=3 |
| So HAPPY.........
June 4, 2009 at 11:11 pm
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| | Just wanted to let you all know how happy I am to be able to read and respond to your posts now. I believe it has helped me out. I am getting more motivated and I really want to start working harder. When my computer was acting up I was so down because I couldnt come on this site like I wanted to. The last couple of days I seem like I am back in touch with family and I love it. I just want you all to know just how much you help me out in this journey. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU.:D |
| Price increase?
June 4, 2009 at 11:08 pm
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| | Hi everyone!
I am wondering if anyone has seen a price increase lately with the Phen-d. In April I got 30 of the 105 cr for $17 at CVS. My insurance doesn't cover it so I have to pay cash, no biggy. I hadn't been faithfully taking it until about 3 weeks ago and have lost 10 pounds. I went to refill it and it was $33! They said they are used to price increases but don't know why it is double. CVS is looking into it for me, but I am wondering if anyone else is seeing this too? Walgreens charges $35. Not complaining because I found a doctor in St. Pete that wanted me to eat 500 calories a day and then charge me $60 a week for the injection of the phen-d and other "supplements" so I am doing good with this. |
| I'm A Newbie And Started Phen Again Today!
June 4, 2009 at 11:07 pm
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| Hi my name is Heather and I am 22. I guess I can give a little back story on who I am. :) I'm taking phentermine again after having gone from 190 in January 09 to 160 in March 09 by just dieting and exercise. I was previously in the high 140's thanks to phentermine back in October 07 and maintained it until April 08 but a series of family issues and the death of my great grandmother caused me to shoot up to 190, which is my highest weight ever. I'm an emotional eater so to ease my pain I pretty much ate out and ate whatever I wanted to try to fill that void. I've always just had this pudge ever since I was about 13yrs old. So I really don't know what its like to be at or near my optimum. I feel like I am wasting so much potential... :( FIRST TIME I WAS ON PHENTERMINE @ AROUND MY LOWEST WEIGHT 147-153ISH:   POST CONTINUED BELOW..... Image limit reached... :D | | | 
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If you wish to combat excess weight safely, go with Phentrimine. Phentrimine is a scientifically formulated diet pill and is not a mixture of herbal ingredients whose effects are doubtful.
Phentrimine's primary ingredient is a sympathomimetic amine, meaning it mimics norepinephrine, which elevates metabolic rate, increases fat mobilization, and increases energy levels.
