My success so far......pics included

[Crystal]

BEFORE...UGH!
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AFTER....
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[ March 23, 2004, 09:19 AM: Message edited by: Crystal ]

[Colin's Girl]

Holy cow! You look great, Crystal! :eek: Congrats to you! Do you mind sharing your secret? I just started taking phen this weekend and will be getting vitamin b-12 injections and I can't wait to post some B&A pics of me....I hope I'll look as good as you!

April

[Crystal]

Hi April! Thank you for the nice comments :D .
My advise to everyone is to drink lots of water and exercise. I really didn't follow a specific diet, just stayed away from junk food and the stuff I knew wasn't good for me.
So, my advise is 3 things.....
Water
Exercise
Watch what you eat

Good luck on starting Phen!!!!. If you need any one to talk too, or have any questions at all, I'm always around and I check my pm's every day :) .

[Newbie2004]

Ok cystal you look great,how long did it take you, and how much working out did you do a day,week etc. oh did you find that some exercise work better than others.and how did you keep from getting depressed.I need so much help thanks

[deekaye2]

Crystal,
CONGRATULATIONS ;) ,
You look great! How much are you weighing. 120 or 125. You are so trim and it looks fabulous on you. Now this is so inspiring to see especially on a Monday. U go gurlfriend!!! So very proud of yOU. :gulp:

[Crystal]

Newbie2004~ Well... as you can see I've been here for 2 years now, but all that time wasn't spent on weight loss. Sometimes I will go 2 months of hard dieting and working out and then I slack for awhile, then I'd start back up again. I know its not good, but thats usually what ends up happening...especially during winter :rolleyes: . I think I lost most of it during the first year though...I'm thinking somwhere between 7-9 months. I walked all the time...at least 2 miles a day. I also got an elliptical which I LOVE. I think elliptical machines are god sent :D . I had and still do have my days of hardship though. When I first started I was going through some major family problems and was depressed alot, but with support here and friends from here that I had met that lived close, I ended up getting through it all. I just kept telling myself I had to keep going and I took one day at a time. Grant it...it may of taken me longer to lose then some people, but I just took my time and wanted the weight to stay off.....which it has!! :D .

Deekaye~ 125!! :eek: :eek: Don't I wish!! :blabla: No, I weigh around 175-180 now. Seems like the last 30 pounds I want to lose havn't budged any in the past 9 months :rolleyes: . BUT, like everyone says..I didn't put this weight on in one day, so I cant expect it to just fall off in one day either. BUT, everyone does tell me I carry my weight well which I guess is good for me!!! :D

[Ph@t]

I always loved your b/f and after pics! You've come so far and are absolutely beautiful!

[Crystal]

Thank you Phat!!!! :heart:

[onlyheavensangel]

Geesh!!

That is GREAT! I hope you don't mind I'm putting your before and after pic on my fave's page.. I need the inspiration!! I have been slacking so much and I just took a before picture and it completely made me sick so I am deffinitely waking up fresh and new in the morning and hitting the phen hard and I'll be sure and stick to the water water water!!! and not mt.dew.
Thanks for all the Inspiration and you look FABULOUS ***

[ambrosia]

Crystal---

How tall are you?

You look great, and your current weight is about where I want to be when I'm at goal, I hope I look that great when I get there.

[Crystal]

Onlyheavensangel~ Of course I dont mind you putting me on your favs page!!!! :D . Anything that can help you make it through each day is whats important. I know somedays are alot harder then others. I still have those days frequently :rolleyes: . Yes, water is what you need.....no Mountain Dew....well...maybe a little if its diet.. :blabla: .

Ambrosia~ I am just a little over 5'5. I know thats not very tall for my current weight :mad: . I guess I'm kinda lucky to carry it well :blabla: . Or, at least I think I carry it pretty good. You seem to be doing good with your progress so far. You'll be at your goal before you know it :D .

[jamijeff]

You are so beautiful and you look fantastic!!
You do carry your weight well and keep it up.
~J~ :gulp:

[Crystal]

Thank you jamijeff!!! :D

[Sparkette]

I just wanted to say congrats, Crystal! You look wonderful!

[foxxie]

:) ......crystal you look amazing.......your making summer looking a lot better for me.....i can see me know.......in the clothes i could not wear last year......keep up the good work.......again i say you look marvelous ;) ..........foxxie

[Crystal]

Spark (Lisa)~ Thank you so much! :D

Foxxie~ I use to hate summer...now its not so bad :blabla: . I still have some clothes that I would love to get into that are still too tight on me, but I'm working on that right now :D . I'm hoping to lose at least 20 more before summer hits full force. I don't know if it'll happen but I sure am trying hard. Good luck on your weight loss!!! :) :heart:

[KeKeATL]

Crystal you look wonderful!! WOW I am so amazed and happy to see that someone 200 plus lbs could loose like you did. I have been watching what I eat, walking 2 miles a day, and drinking 192 oz of water a day. I had my first weigh in today and I lost 2.5 lbs. I really thought it would be more but I am going to stick with it. If you can think of any advice please tell.

Once again YOU LOOK GREAT!!!!

[Crystal]

KeKeATL~ My advice....just keep going and don't give up no matter what!!!! How long have you been on phen? Are you doing anything else besides walking? Maybe you could change your workout a bit....that may help a little. I just started doing cardio 4 times a week and doing weights 2 times a week. I always hear from people that muscle helps burn fat, so we shall see if that is true :D . Best of luck to you! :)

[Mystic777]

Chystal,

You're Stunning !!!

Congratulations.

Mystic777

[willbeskinnymama]

Crystal,

Congrat...what a great success...yea for you! That's wonderful that you can now inspire others. I have been taking 37.5 for about 3 weeks, but I am curious how long I should stay on it that is really safe. Or should I really ask how long and how much did you take. What are the long term effects?

Thanks so much!!!

[Crystal]

Mystic~ Thanks so much!!! :D

Willbe~ I started out on the 37.5. I have been on and off for over a year now. I order mine off the net, so I keep it till I need it. Sometimes I will go a month on and a month off. Sometimes 2 months off and so on. Its just what ever I think I need at that time. I think some have been on it for a year with a doctors prescription and approval though, but I'm not certain.
I havn't had any bad side effects yet....keeping fingers crossed that I never do ;) .

[KeKeATL]

Thanks Crystal for the advice. This week I am changing my workout I still do my 2 miles of Walk Away the Pounds, but I am also going to do Tae Bo 2x a week and a Cardio video 3x a week. Hopefully this will work, I have my second weigh in this Thursdsy.

I will post results.

[PHEN2814]

CRYSTAL.

YOU REALLY LOOK GREAT I THINK IT IS REALLY NEAT TO SEE HOW SOMEONE CAN TOTALLY CHANGE FROM WEIGHT LOSS.YOU GO GIRL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. BY THE WAY I'M A NEW MEMBER AS OF TODAY COULD I GET SOME HELPFUL ADVICE FROM YOU?

SW 175
GW 135

[LodyLau]

Hello All- I have been on Phen since 3/19/04- doctor monitored-so far so good- (it's 4/19- one month)

SW 248.5
3/25/04 241
4/15/04 238

I also was in bed for 1.5 weeks with my back out, so 10 lbs of just eating right is pretty good- just smaller portions and no junk- I am happy and sure if I add exercise and better dieting, I will lose much faster-

Crystal- you are doing great- keep up the good work!!!

[priscilla]

Crystal, You look great I have been on phen for 2 years (except nine months to have a baby, but I have now lost 30lbs since I had my 4th child in Feb. Im 129 now but my goal is 115 seems I just cant go down anymore.Any good tips to gey back on a roll? thanks and good lcuk!!! P.S how do I get my before and after pic on my profile???

[LodyLau]

SW 248.5
3/25/04 241
4/15/04 238

Here I go (DOWN)
Update 5/12/04- 229.5
5/25/04- 224

[ May 25, 2004, 12:33 PM: Message edited by: LodyLau ]

[MsLovelyBrown]

Wow U go Girl!!!
I'm so proud of U
the phen is the best i've found yet
started at 222
cw 167 :) http://mslovelybrown.mypicgallery.com/img/%3f/mslovelybrowns-pics/image003_small.jpg
http://mslovelybrown.mypicgallery.com/mslovelybrowns-pics/before-pic-sherry_small.jpg222lbs [img]http://mslovelybrown.mypicgallery.com/mslovelybrowns-pics/mzzshay_small.jpg 165lbs

[Sheila Ferguson]

Can someone tell me how to put a picture on the forum?

[Doubtfulme]

I just wanted to say you look amazing!

[Stevie*Marie]

Wow... you really do carry your weight well you look atleast 20 lbs lighter that you are... I cant weight to post my own success
:heartpump: Stevie*Marie

[littlemissmommy]

You all look so great. I hope to have the same success as you! :)

:heart: Veronica

[ July 16, 2004, 02:09 PM: Message edited by: littlemissmommy ]

[CasinoGirl]

wow what a difference!! you were so beautiful underneath all that!!

[Pool Puppy]

You look GREAT!...I am glad to find someone else that is in the same boat as me.I am between 5'4 and 5'5 and I look very slim when I am at 150-160 which puts me in a 9 and some 8's. I guess its just how we carry it.Anything under 150 for me makes me look unhealthy.I wish you the best of luck.
And way to go on the weight lost..You are so pretty...

[ July 26, 2004, 12:07 PM: Message edited by: Pool Puppy ]

[houston]

I just started 37.5 mg phen today and you are an inspiration! Congratulations and keep us posted on your continued success!

[heidi225]

HI I JUST STARTED PHEN TODAY
SW 225
GW 165-170

[TwinMom of 2 Girls]

Hi Heidi, I am starting tomorrow. Nice to meet you. - C

[heidi225]

Hi Twin, good luck

[TexAngel06]

Originally posted by Crystal:
BEFORE...UGH!
http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll%3faction=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto%26PhotoID= nGgAAANcGBz71uPaafjlnuoWUo6kKU11dgIWKte6w093eSZeQ1 BIQ0xIcGRiim!AF


AFTER....
http://groups.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll%3faction=MyPhotos_GetPubPhoto%26PhotoID= nGgAAAHkH8EgewVCqqZRjfZKMZyntzSR49yvNIhTkOYumz%2a4 T%2a9dolsReJrZibAhC You Look FANTASTIC!!

[msykismet]

Crystal- you look absolutely gorgeous! Keep up the good work. You have inspired me to keep going. I started on Phen in April 04. I have since lost 20Lbs. I only take a 1/2 pill per day on most days. Sometimes not at all. With my modified diet and exercise I feel wonderful, and under control. I used to feel like a bottomless pit. I also drink plenty of water, and green tea.(the tea helps to cleanse your system)
Back in April I could barely walk a mile, but now I do 2 miles per day, play tennis for an hour and I also do light weight training to tone. I feel wonderful.
Thanks for sharing your story with us.
HW-245
SW-238
CW-218
GW-175
Hope to hear from you ladies soon!
:)

[phengirl75]

Wow Crystal!!! You are certainly an inspiration to anyone!! I can't believe that before pic is YOU. LOL Yes, you look fantastic >>> even at 175lbs I'd of guessed 125 in a second! You should be the poster gal for Phen!!! You certainly are very beautiful and you've come a LONG way from that before pic.. I hope you take pride in that every day!!

[scififan]

I'm new here and I really enjoy seeing other people's success with phen. It helps my motivation. So first, thank you for sharing your success on the board. Second, congratulations!! You look awesome, girl! :cool:

[Crystal]

Hi girls!! Thanks so much for all the kind words. I have worked really hard for my accomplishments and am pretty darn proud of myself!!! I still have a long way to go, but I'll get there someday. Just always remember to take one day at a time!! If I can do it....ANYONE can do it!

[phengirl75]

oh I missed this post from you, I've been so much in the other sections!!! I am soooo impressed.. I always say pictures is what motivates me most.. I hope one day I'll have good pics. Again.. congrats.

[THAFIRSTLADY04]

I AM NEW. I HAVE THE PHENTERMINE 30. IS THIS THE MOST COMMON ONE OR IS 37.5 THE BEST? MINE ARE CAPSULS. IS THIS THE BEST ONE?

[cybermom49]

Crystal;
Hey...I have a BIG question: how long before you saw results? Granted, I only started my phen. this week (Tues) and weighed myself this AM NO WEIGHT LOSS..maybe it's too early. I drink lots of water, and am not eating right; no junk food (used to love cookies, not any more cravings for them) and do my dreaded 30-40 minutes on the treadmill @ 4.0 mph...any more hints? We are the same height. I currently weigh 191..

Thanks every so much..and you look soo good and be proud of yourself!
Pattie

[Tired Of Being Fat]

You look awesome, keep on the great work

[Crystal]

Hi girls!! Sorry I havn't replied to these posts lately. I've been MIA the past few months. Just been really busy with work and home life. Thanks everyone for your nice compliments. I really do love sharing my story with people. Weight is so hard to lose and I understand how everyone feels during the days, months, or even years when they are trying to lose. If anyone wants to PM...please do! I check it frequently and would love to talk to some of the newer people here. Best of luck to everyone!!

[HeatherS]

Hi Crystal,

I am new here, just started phen on Thursday. Just wanted to say that you look awesome and you are truely an inspiration. Went to the doctor on Wed. and when I saw her write down "OBESE" on her paper work, I about died! I thought to myself I'm not obese(220lbs), I'm just overweight! It hit me hard! So, I am here and ready to lose! Can't stand to be PHAT anymore! So, she prescribed Phen for me, and I love it so far! I really haven't been hungry. I have to force myself to eat. Did you have that problem at first also??? How about anyone else? Thanks for listening. Heather

[wildcatfan]

Wow...amazing!! Congratulations!!! Hopefully 6 months from now I will be doing the same. Thanks for the encouragement!!

[gettingperky]

You look beautiful I hope I get as good of results as you. You must feel great you deserve it!