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angelan31 · February 23rd, 2006, 06:28 AM

Wednesday of this week made 2 weeks for me, I am taking phentermine 37.5mg but I only lost 4 pounds. Any suggestions?

expolwom · February 23rd, 2006, 12:28 PM

I think 4 lbs is great. That's 2 lbs per week and you just started. This is my first day taking phen and I would be pleased as punch to lose 4 lbs in two weeks especially since I have been working my a.. off at the gym for two months and haven't lost a lb.

mrs_sweet_low · February 23rd, 2006, 01:16 PM

I have been on phen 37.5 for 1 week and lost 5 lbs. What works for me is exercising regularly and cutting back calories. My calorie intake is between 1200-1500. I only drink water and green tea unsweetend, if i need sugar in something I use splenda. I also note my food intake in a weight loss diary. Don't get frustrated 4 pounds is great,

angelan31 · February 24th, 2006, 06:14 AM

I started working out on Jan.16th, I go to the gym everyday on my lunch break and walk for 20 minutes on the treadmill. Sometimes it feels like i'm wasting my time because I only have 20 minutes to workout.

mrs_sweet_low · February 24th, 2006, 02:28 PM

Thats good you can burn a lot in 20 min. My Dr said she only works out for 30 min on the treadmill. Have you tried working out at home.

hollyetz · February 24th, 2006, 03:57 PM

You could do some strengthening exercises at home. Breaking up your routine into two sessions each day works great also! Some magazines actually suggest doing that.

bundybeads · February 25th, 2006, 05:39 AM

The body fights tooth and nail to hold on to every ounce. Taking the "long view" is part of the battle, I think. I have to change my habits so that I don't balloon after I stop the phentermine. In the past, I have gained 15 pounds in three or four days, like at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have to take the long view and realize that these changes have to be permanent, or all of my hard work is for nothing.

Fango · February 26th, 2006, 01:19 PM

That 20 mins. you get in at lunchtime really does count! Look at it this way....say you burn 100 calories at lunchtime..that's 500 calories a week, or about .75 or 1.00 lb. a month, say 10-12 lbs. a year....sure beats gaining that same weight.

congrats on every ounce we lose!

angelan31 · March 3rd, 2006, 01:03 PM

I got up enough nerves to get on the scale yesterday, going by the scale I am back to my beginning weight. Is it possible to gain that much weight in 1 week?

starting weight 212
when message was send weight was 208
ending weight as of yesterday 212

Cina · March 3rd, 2006, 05:37 PM

It is definately lifestyle changes forever

MustangSally · March 6th, 2006, 10:38 AM

I gain around 5 lbs around the week of TOM every month...could that be a possible reason for the gain?

Also, what type of eating changes have you made?
And...are you drinking WATER, WATER, WATER...

lovnlife · April 2nd, 2006, 08:54 PM

I'm the same way around TOM

Sonie B · April 6th, 2006, 04:06 PM

I lost 7 lbs. the first 2 weeks, then got stuck for about 2 weeks. then lost 2 lbs and so on. I think the less you have to lose, the slower it comes off. Mine is extremely slow now that i only have about 10 more to go. I guess it's that last 10 lbs. they always talk about. But without the phen i'd be in alot worse shape

I plan on taking the phen a couple days a week for maintenance after i reach my goal. Hang in there and don't get discouraged. You'll start losing. Some people just lose alot slower too. My age is a factor (46 - and already in menopause)

I've found that to be a HUGE road block in my progress. Good luck.

marc · April 7th, 2006, 09:25 PM

Yes it is easy to gain that much weigh that quickly.. I gained 80 pounds in about 3 months.

The important thing to remember is exactly what everyone said...

1. It takes time, don't lose hope.

plus of course..
2. Phentermine just stops your appetite, just taking it doesn't lose weight (sigh unfortunately)
3. I believe they say it takes 20 minutes of workout (regardless of the workout) before the body begins using fat reserves for energy (aka burning fat). Does this mean your 20 minute workout is a waste? Definitely not! You dont lay comotose after your workout do you?? You're body is still burning on the way back to work, etc. In fact, your body continues to burn at an excellerated work after a workout (even if you do play dead haha!)

Keep positive!

BigT · April 20th, 2006, 10:43 PM

I've been on phentermine 37.5mg now for about 3 1/2 months and have lost 42 pounds. I have found that my weight does go up and down weekly but I'm still losing the inches in my mid section. Don't give up as my wife tells me stay off the scales don't weigh yourself everyday.

February 23rd, 2006, 06:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
angelan31 Phen Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 3 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 213 Goal Weight: 135	Wednesday of this week made 2 weeks for me, I am taking phentermine 37.5mg but I only lost 4 pounds. Any suggestions? angelan31

February 23rd, 2006, 12:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
expolwom Phen Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa City Posts: 8 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 140	I think 4 lbs is great. That's 2 lbs per week and you just started. This is my first day taking phen and I would be pleased as punch to lose 4 lbs in two weeks especially since I have been working my a.. off at the gym for two months and haven't lost a lb. ljh

February 23rd, 2006, 01:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
mrs_sweet_low Bronze Phenster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 16 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 110	I have been on phen 37.5 for 1 week and lost 5 lbs. What works for me is exercising regularly and cutting back calories. My calorie intake is between 1200-1500. I only drink water and green tea unsweetend, if i need sugar in something I use splenda. I also note my food intake in a weight loss diary. Don't get frustrated 4 pounds is great, sweet & thin by july

February 24th, 2006, 06:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
angelan31 Phen Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 3 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 213 Goal Weight: 135	I started working out on Jan.16th, I go to the gym everyday on my lunch break and walk for 20 minutes on the treadmill. Sometimes it feels like i'm wasting my time because I only have 20 minutes to workout. angelan31

February 24th, 2006, 02:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
mrs_sweet_low Bronze Phenster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 16 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 170 Goal Weight: 110	Thats good you can burn a lot in 20 min. My Dr said she only works out for 30 min on the treadmill. Have you tried working out at home. sweet & thin by july

February 24th, 2006, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
hollyetz Silver Phenster Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 295 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 162 Goal Weight: 130	You could do some strengthening exercises at home. Breaking up your routine into two sessions each day works great also! Some magazines actually suggest doing that. SW~162 .. CW~149.5 1GW~149 .. 2GW~130 Total Loss -12.5 March 16 Challenge -3.1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 152 ~°~I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't, and die to find out there is.~°~

February 25th, 2006, 05:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
bundybeads Bronze Phenster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California, North of SanDiego Posts: 34 Lost Weight: 33 Current Weight: 212 Goal Weight: 180	The body fights tooth and nail to hold on to every ounce. Taking the "long view" is part of the battle, I think. I have to change my habits so that I don't balloon after I stop the phentermine. In the past, I have gained 15 pounds in three or four days, like at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have to take the long view and realize that these changes have to be permanent, or all of my hard work is for nothing. SW 12/29/05 245 03/25/06 212 "Life may not be the party we wanted, but while we're here, we may as well dance."

February 26th, 2006, 01:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fango Silver Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 413 Lost Weight: 26 lbs. Current Weight: 150 Goal Weight: 135 lbs.	That 20 mins. you get in at lunchtime really does count! Look at it this way....say you burn 100 calories at lunchtime..that's 500 calories a week, or about .75 or 1.00 lb. a month, say 10-12 lbs. a year....sure beats gaining that same weight. congrats on every ounce we lose! 11/22/05--Start wt. 180 lbs., 5'5" small framed 12/05/05--started Phen 4/30/06--current wt. 150? lbs. 5/17/06--phen break for 8 days 5/26-restart Ionamin

March 3rd, 2006, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
angelan31 Phen Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 3 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 213 Goal Weight: 135	I got up enough nerves to get on the scale yesterday, going by the scale I am back to my beginning weight. Is it possible to gain that much weight in 1 week? starting weight 212 when message was send weight was 208 ending weight as of yesterday 212 angelan31

March 3rd, 2006, 05:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cina Phen Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 2 Lost Weight: 20 Current Weight: 190 Goal Weight: 140	It is definately lifestyle changes forever Huggles~ Cina

March 6th, 2006, 10:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
MustangSally Platinum Phenster Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,129 Lost Weight: i lost track...almost 80lbs Current Weight: 148	I gain around 5 lbs around the week of TOM every month...could that be a possible reason for the gain? Also, what type of eating changes have you made? And...are you drinking WATER, WATER, WATER...

April 2nd, 2006, 08:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
lovnlife Platinum Phenster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: VA Posts: 1,184 Lost Weight: 37lbs Current Weight: 198lbs Goal Weight: 165lbs	I'm the same way around TOM

April 6th, 2006, 04:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sonie B Silver Phenster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 137 Lost Weight: 20 Current Weight: 131 Goal Weight: 125	I lost 7 lbs. the first 2 weeks, then got stuck for about 2 weeks. then lost 2 lbs and so on. I think the less you have to lose, the slower it comes off. Mine is extremely slow now that i only have about 10 more to go. I guess it's that last 10 lbs. they always talk about. But without the phen i'd be in alot worse shape I plan on taking the phen a couple days a week for maintenance after i reach my goal. Hang in there and don't get discouraged. You'll start losing. Some people just lose alot slower too. My age is a factor (46 - and already in menopause) I've found that to be a HUGE road block in my progress. Good luck.

April 7th, 2006, 09:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
marc Bronze Phenster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 14 Lost Weight: 16 Current Weight: 270 Goal Weight: 194	Yes it is easy to gain that much weigh that quickly.. I gained 80 pounds in about 3 months. The important thing to remember is exactly what everyone said... 1. It takes time, don't lose hope. plus of course.. 2. Phentermine just stops your appetite, just taking it doesn't lose weight (sigh unfortunately) 3. I believe they say it takes 20 minutes of workout (regardless of the workout) before the body begins using fat reserves for energy (aka burning fat). Does this mean your 20 minute workout is a waste? Definitely not! You dont lay comotose after your workout do you?? You're body is still burning on the way back to work, etc. In fact, your body continues to burn at an excellerated work after a workout (even if you do play dead haha!) Keep positive!

April 20th, 2006, 10:43 PM	#15 (permalink)
BigT Phen Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Etowah TN. Posts: 2 Lost Weight: 42 lbs. Current Weight: 302 Goal Weight: 210	I've been on phentermine 37.5mg now for about 3 1/2 months and have lost 42 pounds. I have found that my weight does go up and down weekly but I'm still losing the inches in my mid section. Don't give up as my wife tells me stay off the scales don't weigh yourself everyday.