[lostsockindryer]

I have been lurking and researching on this board. I was very excited to start the phen for the weight loss, but also all the new and fabulouse friend I hope I find. My weight gain was not over nite. It was loss of my father at age 23 which resulted in me getting coustody of my then 9 year old sister. It was the start of an end of a 6 year relationship/marrage. I had two children in the marrage. So I was starting over with two children and a sister. I worked two jobs to support them. But as we all know when we have kids everything goes into them not our selves any longer. I am at fault for never taking the time for me. Then two years later I met my now great husband. From 2000 till 2004 we have three more children to add to our family. and my oldest daughter has had two brain surgurys. Do from emotional stress I have had alot on my plate. But I have decided to start taking time for me. I went to the doctor to day to do my blood work and get an ekg. I will go back on 7/06/05 and get my results and phen. I am very excited. My husband is working out of town so I am a single parent right now. I weighted in at 204lbs today. I am 5'7". I am very determined to loose this weight by christmas. I am sceptical about telling my family or husband. I would just like for them to see me and be totally shocked. If anyone is looking for a friend please let me know. I welcome to talk to anyone....... Good luck everyone!!! web page

[Educator]

I just signed up on the frum as new this morning. Maybe we can team up together, it's nice to have a friend to go along with you. I was also gonna look into Weight Watchers today or tomorrow, how do you feel about going there too?

[lostsockindryer]

I think things work different for different people. I thought of trying it out but I found a doctor that well do the phen so I want to try this out. I used to live in east texas for years. where in texas do you live.I would love to team up. are you on anything now or are you just looking to start?

[Educator]

I am taking 37.5 pill, not capsule, started today, live in Corpus Christi, on the beach, need to get into a bikini

[Educator]

I can't wait until you begin, the only effect that I have discovered is my head is tingling, does that make sense?

[lostsockindryer]

I am so excited to start taking them. I am so excited about this. Did you start today? or when? Yeah I know what you mean about living by the beach I lived in Jacksonville nc by the beach when I was married. Do you have kids? or married. I am not telling my husband that I am doing this he works out of state. I only see him once a month. I want him to be totally shocked when he see's me next time. Are you going to do the weight watchers also. I joined a bariatrics clinic. I am hoping this works. I am excited about it. Were you when you started?

[Educator]

iN ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION, YES, I HAVE STARTED ON 6/30, TODAY BEING DAY TWO FOR ME 7/1. I HAVE ONE 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, SHE IS A LOT OF FUN AND HAS NO WEIGHT PROBLEMS. VERY ATHELETIC, TALL, AND OF COURSE NATURALLY BLOND. NOW SHE LOOKS GREAT ON THE BEACH! MUST BE NICE BEING YOUNG...
I AM HAPPILY MARRIED AND HAVE A GREAT HUSBAND THAT SUPPORTS ME REGARDLESS. I HAVE NOT CONFESSED OF THIS LATEST ENDEAVOR IN TAKING THE PILLS, I WANT TO DO A WAIT AND SEE FIRST.
I HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE IN MAKING IT TO WEIGHT WATCHERS YET, I HAD TO GET MY DAUGHTER OFF TO THE AIRPORT EARLY THIS MORNING, HEADING OFF TO SEE GRANDMA FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. I AM HOPEFUL THAT I WILL TAKE THE TIME FOR MYSELF AND ORGANIZE A HEALTHY ROUTINE. I HAVE BEEN A MEMBER OF A GYM AND WALK ROUTINELY, BUT I AM BEGINNING TO THINK THAT IT IS TIME TO GET A BIT MORE AGGRESSIVE.
MY WEIGH IN YESTERDAY AT THE DOCTORS OFFICE WAS 190...NOW IMAGINE THAT 12 YEARS AGO I DELIVERED FULL TERM WEIGHING IN AT 191! THATS DISGUSTING, I AM NOT TOO PROUD OF MYSELF RIGHT NOW, I KNOW THAT NOW WE HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER WE WILL HELP EACH OTHER IN GETTING THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES. IF I LOSE 65 LBS. I WILL BE AT 125 WHICH IS MORE IN THE RANGE FOR BEING 5'3". LET'S KEEP ONE ANOTHER POSTED AS WE DEVELOP OUR NEW LIFESTYLE, EVEN IF WE ARE RECEIVING A LITTLE HELP WITH THE PHEN!

[momof3beautifulgirls]

I hope ya'll dont mind me posting with you. I was reading and wanted to post this to ya'll. DO not feel bad for weighing what you did at the time of giving birth,,,When I started phen I weighed about 25 pounds more than I did 9 months pregnant!! I started at 200 pounds and in about 4 months I am down to 167. I think i am 5'3" , Im gonna have hubby measure me tomorrow to make sure.
hopw yall have a great weekend.

[Educator]

We don't mind you posting with us, it's great to have buddies out there with ya. I spoke with my hubby this morning, day 3, and he will be a daily encouragement. He thinks it's great that we are all looking out for our health, he thinks with all of our children put together, the husbands need us around! tee hee hee

Sounds like you have been very successful over the past four months, have you began an exercise routine or healthy diet? You will become our inspiration so please, keep posting.

[momof3beautifulgirls]

I exercise,,,just not like I should, I am still adjusting to that. I work for the board of education here, so I am out for the summer. I walked everyday on my lunch break.But now that I am home with the kids, I find it alot harder to make myself exercise, always find something else to do. I am trying to do better though!As far as dieting, I use fitday , I count calories, only drink water, But I do not deprive myself.It is the 4 th of July weekend. In the past week I have been doing the fitday every day, I was having a REALLY hard time reaching 1200 calories a day.Well we had a cook out last night,,,I had 2500 calories yesterday.But I know this WILL NOT happen often. And a switch up like that is good for your metabolism every now and then.We are cooking out tonight also, but we are grilling hot dogs and having chips. I bought fat free chips, and will have mustard with my hot dog. I plan to do like normal today , 1200 calories. I know ya'll will do great .

[lostsockindryer]

I definitly don't mind you posting. I am so sorry I have not responded this weekend. My husband flew home for the weekend. I haven't seen him in over three weeks. He is working in Nebraska. It stinks but its money$$$$.
I am starting my phen on thursday. I actually have the appointment on wendsday but think I will start Thursday. I am so excited. I want to ask if this is weird. I am going to a bariatrics weight loss place. I am going to be on a 1000 calorie diet and the phen and a water pill a day plus 3-5 days a week they want me to get b6 and b12 shot . what do you guys think of this. Let me know!!! I hope you all had a fabulouse 4th of july!

[Educator]

Alright ladies, we survived yet another american holiday, full of celebration and lots of FOOD! actually sounds like we all did a great job so pat your self on the back right now...I too stuck with a hot dog with mustard, i splurged and had a hand full of cheetos with the kids, but hey, it wasn't too many. Drinking water hasn't been too bad, I always add a lemon slice just to put in a little flavor. I like to treat my daughter every now and then and during those times, I order a large lemonade. It makes for a great sweet treat to myself!

I was happy to see that you and your husband finally reconnected, bet you had some fireworks for the 4th..tee hee hee

I would think that all of this information needs to be passed on to your family doctor prescribing your phen, he would be the best in seeking any advice. I can tell you my experience has been carefully discussed with my doctor and he was hesitant at first but agreed to as long as I can keep in constant contact with him as the days go by. I have always had a great blood pressure history, but that is the one thing he seems to be concerned with. So far, so good! The first day I ended up with a terrible headache, of course, I had a tendency to blame the phen since I don't often get headaches, however, here in Texas, it has been so hot and we were woring in the yard most of the day, I'm sure that was it. Other than that, all has gone well for the last few days.

It's great hearing from you both, I have a tendency now to check my emails throughout the day. I too am on vacation for the summer, I am a school principal, love kids and watching them grow and learn each and everyday. What do you do for the Board of Education in Tennessee?

Talk to ya soon! Have a good week!

[momof3beautifulgirls]

I have heard of those shot from others on the boards. I am a paraprofessional(just a assistant) here in Tennessee , I started in November after staying home with my kids for 7 years.I like the job, just conflict of personality with the teacher.I dont know where I will be this year , we wont have enough kids in cdc for all of us to stay there. They will place us in august.My calorie count has been way to high this weekend.I cut back and only had 1375 today, still high , but better than the past 2 days! I see a Dr. here that gave me phen, she doesnt give it to just anyone, My family Dr. wont give it to me.I see the one who does 1 times a month for a check up .I was told to never go under 1200 calories a day or my metabolism would stall.

[lostsockindryer]

my family doctor would not give me the phen eather. They told me to start with 1000 calories a day. Thats like eating nothing. I have to go every two weeks for a while. I meet with the doctor tomorrow at 3. I am so excited to start this. I walk now at least three days a week but its hard. I was going to the gym 2-3 days a week also. But I have 6 kids. Ages Alexis 18 years, ashleigh 12 years, Hayleigh 8 yeras, Kimber 4 years, jason jr 3 years, micheal giovanni 1 years old. So its very rough but I am going to start making more time for myself. I have no problem with water at all but I had a hard time getting off the soda pop. But I am doing so good with that I am really proud of myself with that. I have to get my house back together from this long weekend I will write more later. YOur both in education please don't grade my spelling.....lol