queenbluebee
June 1st, 2005, 06:16 PM
Since I have been using phentermine...I'm not as hungry I have to force myself to eat. I think this is why I am losing weight slowly even though I exercise 5 times a week for 30 minutes.
Any advice??
babagrlshell
June 1st, 2005, 06:33 PM
Try lowering your dosage. I bet you're having sleeping problems as well...
I cut my tablet in half. I was on the 37.5 and cut my pill in half to lower the dosage (and its cheaper this way. I get two months dosage for one month's price).
You need to make sure you get in your minimum number of calories. Typically 1200 or so, higher for higher starting weights.
you can get your basal rate here http://www.room42.com/nutrition/basal.shtml
and just eat lower than your basal rate to lose weight.
And just keep in mind that you shouldn't be losing more than 1% of your body weight weekly, on average it could be anywhere from 1-2 pounds weekly. So if you weigh 150, you shouldn't lose more than 1.5 pounds weekly.
Good luck!
queenbluebee
June 1st, 2005, 06:45 PM
Thanks-- You are corret. I am having trouble sleeping. Thanks for the site. I'll be sure to check it out.