[SHess2004]

Check-In: Today I cleaned out my garage and backyard. I sure hope that counts as exercise since I was doing lots of heavy lifting. I'm not sure I could do a 55 minute circuit training dvd tonight. I literally started at 11am and stopped at 5pm. I only stopped long enough to eat some lunch (didn't even sit down) and use the restroom. I was a sweaty dirty mess!!!

Anyhow... I hate my home scale! I'm not sure if it is accurate and the darn lines that represent numbers are just too small for me to see when I'm standing on it. I had my husband read it off for me this morning and he said 161 or 162. But I'm not sure I can believe that because it didn't look like that to me. So after my little meltdown he promised to buy me a reliable digital scale. My hero!! Although, I wouldn't be completely surprised if I lost about 4 pounds already this week. My Phen-D dose was raised and I am riding my bike everywhere (pulling kids in the bike trailor) because my car isn't working correctly. Besides that I also started a fat burner. And the way it was explained to me was it will help burn more calories when working out. I guess we will see on Monday when I weigh in at the clinic.

Oh, I decided (and everyone is more than welcome to join me) that I was going to do an offical weigh in day. I am going to post my offical weight on Mondays since that is the day that I weigh in at my clinic. If anyone would like to join me just post your weight and weight loss for the previous week on the day that you weigh in with your clinic or doc. I am also going to post a major goal for my next week on Mondays. This goes along with the whole theory that if you tell others about your progress and goals then you will work that much harder to accomplish them.

Alright ladies, I need to rest a little. Have a great one.

[SHess2004]

Check-In: For exercise I did one of my Firm dvds. It's an intense 55 minute circuit training dvd. Goodness I work and sweat so much during that workout, it's number 1 in my book. Anyhow, I am getting used to my adjusted Phen-D dosage. I can eat now as oppossed to not being able to eat at all. So its progress.

I got the bright idea this morning to take my scale out of my bathroom upstairs and weigh myself in my garage. When I weigh myself in my garage it clearly reads 160 or 161. This weight seems reasonable to me since I have really stepped up my exercise this week.

Well I'm off to help my Aunt. Have a great night ladies.

[Kellgees]

Hello Ladies,
My name is Kellee and I would love to be a part of your group. This is my second time taking Phen/Phen D combo. The first time it worked great but I did not take my vitamins as directed and had alot of hair loss. I had some personal crisis and gained all my weight back plus 25lbs. I am dealing with my situation with the grace of God and the help of my family. I have a 2 and 1/2 year old and I am married to Mr. Wonderful also. I work as a gudance counselor and I have 2 more semesters to get my MSW.
Check-In: Monday I upped myself to 30mg from 15 mg so I take the Phen between 7-8 am and I take Phen-D about 3pm. Today I was very hungry for the first time since I have been back on Phen these last 4 weeks. I just got in from the gym I did 40 minutes of cardio. I am so POd because the gym workers closed down 15 minutes early so it shortened my workout. I typically go to the gym Thurs-Sun and Mon-Wed I do activities at home. Tomorrow I have a wedding and I am dreading the reception. I'll check-in tomorrow with all the gory details.

[Kellgees]

Hello,
I went to the wedding I did ok with the food. I did appropriate portions size and I had 1/4 of a slither of cake. When I weighed myself I lost a pound and a half. Now I am wondering maybe I am not eating enough. This is the third time that I ate more than I typically do and had weight loss. What do you ladies think about that? Has anyone else experienced eating more and weighing less the next day? I changed my pics to pics I took yesterday at the wedding.

[juliegeraci]

Hi my name is Julie. I have been on phen combined with the core Weight Watchers program for about 5 days. i take 30 mg. I have 25-35 lbs to lose. I had lapband surgery 2 years ago and lost 100 lbs. The last 20 or so have been the same for 7 months now. My lapband doctor prescribed me 3 months of phen to see how I would do. So far so good. I am not hungry until late afternoon. i eat high protein, fruits and vegies. I am trying to cut down on my alcohol consumption. That would really help, plus exercisxe.

[SHess2004]

Welcome to the new ladies! We are glad to have you.

Kell: It is very common to eat more than your usual amount of calories and have a good amount of weight loss after that. After about a week or two your body starts to get used to your calorie deficit or exercise routine. Then your metabolism starts to adjust to your new routine. That is why a lot of people experience plataues. A couple of very common things that people do to bust through a plataue is to either carb cycle or calorie cycle. And just like it sounds you are alternating the amount of either calories or carbs you have on any given day. That way your body does not know whether it is going to get 1,000 calories for the day or 1,500 calories. Another key is to eat small meals about every 3 hours.

Check-In: I haven't been around in a day or so because it has been chaos at my house. My 6 year old has an ear infection due to swimmers ear. Thursday and Friday night she couldn't sleep because she was in so much pain. It was a rough couple of nights. I saw what 4am looks like, twice. And last night my son fell on his hand/arm and really messed it up. He is now is a cast and sling. So we had the pleasure of spending the night in urgent care. But at least we got home at 1:30am last night. Both are doing much better now, thank goodness. I seriously need some rest tonight.

So onto diet and exercise... I had a chili cheese dog the other day. Bad Shannon, bad Shannon (smacks hand). Ok, I've punished myself. It actually didn't taste as good as I remembered them tasting. Oh my gosh I think I'm really starting to like veggies (scared). I really love the way I feel after eating a salad as oppossed to some super fatty fried food. I started carb cycling today. WooHoo! Today is my no carb day. I never thought I would be able to go a day without a carb, but I found it very easy to do. I have been keeping up on my exercise. The Firm really kicks my butt! It's great. I measured myself and I've lost another inch around my waist and an inch around my hips. I will post my 4th week weight loss tomorrow after I weigh in at the clinic. I really worked my arse off this past week and I'm hoping I've dropped 5 pounds.

Ok ladies keep up the great work and let's keep hearing from you.

[socialite]

This seems like a cool thread, so count me in. Nothing like some good support.
I am a single mother of two: a 13 year old son and daughter getting ready to turn 11. I live in Oklahoma. When I started phen I was 189 last time I checked I was down 10lbs. I havent weighed again because TOM was here and I didnt want to commit suicide when I saw the scale. I think the buddy thing is good cuz helps u be more accountable for what u do.

[whitegold]

Hi, Glad to see everyone making progres to meeting their goals. However I have a problem. I'm having trouble going to the bathroom. I really need some help in this area. I tried everthing and nothing seems to be working. I'm in so much pain, to the point where I can't sit down. Please help.

[Kellgees]

Originally Posted by whitegold

Hi, Glad to see everyone making progres to meeting their goals. However I have a problem. I'm having trouble going to the bathroom. I really need some help in this area. I tried everthing and nothing seems to be working. I'm in so much pain, to the point where I can't sit down. Please help.

Whitegold,
I am right now as we speak drinking dieter's tea. I get them from various Asian Markets. Today I have no where to go so I will drink 3 cups and cleanse cleans cleanse. GNC also so has one called smooth move. But after a few times smooth move did not work for me. I am going to finish this tea with a 100 calorie chocoltae pudding and Viola. I hope this helps.

[QueenofdaHylls]

check-in- TOM has left the building!!!!! Yeah!!! I am currently at 175.8pds. Not feeling bad cause hubby whispered sweet nothings in my ear. I never thought to check my inches but...i fit in a dress i havent wore since 06'. I am glowing!!. I feel so sexy!!!! Gonna get in quality time with family before school starts. Back on Phen today. Feeling energy to the max!! Hope everyone is doing well. Ladies lets keep up the pace. I am so ready to reach 160...... >>>putting game face on<<<. Lets do this ya'll. UNTIL......................

[SHess2004]

Hey Ladies! How is everyone doing? Seems like there is a sense of renewed determination around here. I love it!

Whitegold- I heard dieter's tea will work. Give that a try. I understand the constipation. I think most of us here have experienced it.

So I had weigh in today and I'm down 3 pounds from last week. I'm happy that I'm lossing but for gosh sakes 3 pounds!?! I exercised my bum off this past week and I only lost 3 pounds. I asked to be switched from Phen-D to Phen. I don't know I'm confused. I guess I want to see big numbers like everyone else. So in a months time I lost 12 pounds. I wish it were 20 though lol. Oh well.

I decided today that I was going to treat myself. So I ate what I wanted today, although I did not go overboard. I hope this calorie spike will shake up my metabolism. I'm sure my body is getting used to the calorie deficit.

Back to the grind tomorrow. Keep it up ladies. Offical weight 163lbs.

[SHess2004]

Quick Check-In: I need to work on timing my meals because I know I'm not getting enough calories. I'm looking to drop 4pounds this week. I want to break the 3 pound mark. I went for a long bike ride with the kids today then I did my circuit training dvd (55min). I am going to do an ab routine tonight. Have a good night folks.

[QueenofdaHylls]

Check-in: Hello all! Weight today 173pds. Happy I am still in the game. Just in case I dont reach my 10pd mark by August 1. I have set a mini goal to not lose no less than 8pds by August 1. Hey.....gotta stay motivated somehow. So far I have lost 5pds. since starting 10pd challenge. Only 8pds this..... month slowly but surely. I did a 3 mile walk before work and I am exhausted. Jeez, may not try that any time soon. LOL .Hope every one is doing well. Let's keep up the pace ya'll.......................UNTIL

[SHess2004]

Yesterday I took a day off from exercise.

Today I did Ultimate Calorie Blaster (45min) from The TransFIRMer series of The Firm. I also did an 8min ab workout.

I have noticed that I'm having some really bad mood swings lately. I think it is from the Phen-D. Although when I first started Phen-D I felt really happy go lucky. I know that I am losing weight but for some reason I'm feeling some anxiety and losing focus of eating properly. Right now I go without eating instead of just making a salad. I know I'm not thinking correctly because I know what I should be eating and I have been doing it for the past 4 weeks. Maybe I should chalk this all up to TOM and Phen-D not getting along too well. I will see how I feel in a few days. Hopefully a heck of a lot better. The mental anguish is worse than the physical.