Several years ago I sought medical help with my weight and was put on phentermine. I must admit it worked well, despite some bad side effects such as moodiness, bad temper, slight depression and acne breakouts (sounds awful, now, in retrospect, actually....sigh)
So, here I am in 2008 weighing the same thing I did when I was 9 months pregnant with each of my three children. I guess it didn't hit me that I was so overweight because I work out at the gym and my weight is solid and most people just call me "curvy"...but to me, its overweight.
I just went to the diet doctor here and after talking about meds she suggested I try PhenD instead (phendimetrazine - Bontril) because of its success and less side effects than phentermine. She says they hardly ever give out phentermine anymore because PhenD is that much better....we'll see. She also put me on vitamins twice a day and another medication that contains L-phenlyamine (spelling might be wrong) an amino acid that causes 'pleasure' sensations in the brain and the feeling of fullness (its one of the ingredients in chocolate that supposedly makes us feel pleasure) but it must be taken with Vitamin B supplements in order to work well...FYI, in case you ask for it...you can also get it at vitamin stores.
Anyway, started PhenD yesterday, felt very energetic but not jittery or crabby, didn't sleep deeply last nite but awoke easily this morning which is NEW because I hate getting out of bed on the weekends...LOL.
I'm looking forward to shedding these chunky curves in exchange for some svelter ones...and to buying a new, smaller size jean in a couple of months. Also, I'm a photographer of models, so being around those beautiful thin girls takes a toll on my ego, somewhat at times. They just tell me I'm not 'young' anymore and to not let it get to me. Drats....when did I get old???
Thanks
for listening!