Really??

[Sarah Elsbeth]

So I started phendimetrazine yesterday. I was 169. Today the scale says 167.8.
I did stick strictly to my diet and drank a bunch of water but didn't exercise. There have been other times when I stuck to a diet and after a week maybe lost 1 or 2 pounds.
Needless to say, I'm super excited! I don't want to jump the gun but something seems to be working already.
I have my weigh in at the doc next Tuesday so hopefully I'll keep on a track somewhat like this.

Ok, so maybe it's not a success story yet-but I hope it's the start of one

[bikenmama]

I know exactly what you mean! For the past couple of yrs, I've worked out and dieted for 6 mo here....3 mo there... and only saw a pound or two drop, but it would be right back to the same ol number. I started phen 2 days ago, and really feel like it's gonna help! (along w/ exercise and eating habits!) Scale already shows appx 3 lbs less! I know thats not alot, but I feel its a start!

[justme76]

Both of you are doing awesome....I started Nov 6, 08 and in the first 2 weeks I lost 16 pounds...I fell onto the brownie truck ..I gained it all back and then some...I felt so discouraged that i stayed off the site for so long...But i am now down 41 pounds in total.....I sarted at 245 and nos as of this morning i am at 204.5....So, it really can be done, please drink lots of water......Both of you have wonderful starts...I can't wait to see the 1 month photos...You can do it!!! Angelique

[Sarah Elsbeth]

I would normally never get excited about one pound-but one day?! Usually takes me a week.
I should post photos. I'm not super overweight but I have the buddha belly goin on. I would have to stick with it if people were watching! ;)
Thanx for the support and good job to you as well!!
I'm so glad I found this site-you guys rock.

[bikenmama]

Thanks Angelique! Everyone on here is so great! Reading everyone's post & success is VERY encouraging!

[BlessedX4]

Oh this gets me so excited!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[CenterStage]

i am hoping to lose 78 lbs total. I am would like to have a great first Weigh In. My return visit to the doctor is on Friday! I think I might cheat and peak at the scale on Monday.

[Sarah Elsbeth]

I need take my scale outta the house-I look everyday which I know is a bad habit.
I'm going to update on here weekly tho-I go to the doc on Tuesday.
If I put it out there for everyone to see I think I'll do better.

[Sarah Elsbeth]

Well, 2.6 pounds down. I can't complain because I haven't been working out but I stuck to my diet and drank a ton of water.
I've been starving tho. The doc changed my phendimetrazine 35 mg. to phentermine 37.5mg-half a pill a day. Supposed to be stronger. I hope so cuz if I keep being this hungry I will slip up with my diet.
How is everyone else doing?

[reesemom]

Im glad to have this sight to see how everone else is doing. Im new today I just started my pills today but my dr. only put me on 15mg. Now Im looking at everyone esle and theirs mg are alot higher. Good Luck!

[Shawnee]

Phen newbie here as well......really enjoy reading everyones posts.....its is very encourging.....helps keep me motivated....I also was on Phend 3x a day ....I took it for about 4 days and then called my doc and he switched me to Phen 37.5 (1 a day).... I have been on very low cal diet 1000-1200 cal per day.....and the only thing I felt that the Phend did for me was give me severve headaches and I thought I was going to starve to death as well....lol.....seriously tho I guess meds are different for everyone cause since the switch I have noticed a huge difference.....no headaches and no hunger pains.....and more energy....Phen is great.....tho on the other hand my hubby is still taking the Phend and he is doing great with it......he has lost 14lbs in about 2 weeks compared to my 8lb loss in the same amount of time.....so frustrating :mad:.....that is why I love this site....helps me stay focused and remember that we are all different and we will not all necessarily loose at the same rate...Good luck to eveyone out there....it is so great to have a place where everyone is so encouaging and understanding......

[Sarah Elsbeth]

Hey, 8 lbs in two weeks is nothing to sneeze at. I hope this next week I'll do better. I wanted to hold off a bit on the exercise because everytime I try to diet and exercise all at once I get sick. Then I give up. I've been taking vitamins for a week now-hopefully that's gonna do something.
I'm glad I found this site too-helps me a lot.

[royaloak66]

I started 4/3/09 and was also prescribed 15 mg. The script says 1-2 pills per day, but he said just start with the 1. I'm assuming that if 1 doesn't work, I can try 2 and see how that works. I've lost 60 pounds with healthy eating and exercise over the last two years. I got a tummy tuck in Nov '08 and have gained 10 pounds! YUCK! I have a friend who has been on Phen for around 6 months and has lost 40 pounds. She looks great. Luckily she is also into working out and even belly dances (by the way belly dancing burns A LOT of calories!!!) So, I asked my doctor if he could assist and he gave me the same Phen she's on. I eat healthy, low fat, whole grains, etc., but I've had an extremely hard time getting back on the calorie control wagon since the holidays (yes, I realize they were officially 4 months ago - LOL!) Funny how the compulsive eating doesn't magically go away even though your stomach shrinks. Buy some new clothes made realize I need to get it into gear. There is nothing more encouraging than clothes from the last season being too big - and then buying some new that looks hot. I was 240, got down to 174, now back up to 182.4 (gotta love those decimal points!) I have lots of good recipes I've accumulated over the years so let me know if you are interested. I need new one's - I'm bored with what I've been eating for the past two years! :) Take care and keep your head up!

[elijahsmimi]

You're off to a great start!!!:)

[Sarah Elsbeth]

I go for my second weigh in tomorrow. According to my scale I haven't lost anything this week!!! I have been following my diet perfectly. Only one workout tho, cuz of school and work and kids. :(
sigh
How's everyone else doin?

[Shawnee]

Sarah E ...I know what you mean about being busy...It is really hard for me to fit in more than one day a week of excercise....tho I feel like my job and chasing after kids should count for excercise....:p...I havent had the chance to weigh this week....my inlaws are in town and we have been staying at the lake for the past week....has been extremly hard to stick to my diet and exercise plan....they either want to cook out or go out to dinner everynight....I am about to loose it....:eek: My scales are calling my name...lol....Just trying to stay on the right path....and resist temptation!!!