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Miel, you say you've been taking phen for a week and are losing "incredibly slowly" - it's only been a week!
Remember this: You'll see what look like incredibly large initial losses from some posters. Initial losses on ANY plan are usually mostly lean mass and water; for every part of lean mass you lose, you lose another four parts of water. Fat is a low-water tissue; and it takes longer, the longer you've been overweight, to push your body over to using stored fat for fuel, rather than the carbohydrate you eat and your own tissues, for fuel. Exercise will help "throw the switch", but it takes time for the new pathways to develop.
Our extra pounds didn't arrive overnight; and they won't disappear overnight. Rather than focusing on the scale, focus on changing your eating and exercise habits; they'll last you for a lifetime.
As for breaks from phen, I've taken 1-2 days off each week since I started; I don't notice any signs of "habituation" or loss of effect.
Good luck & be healthy!
Lee
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