[computergalmp]

I have been on Phen for 10 weeks now. I have lost about 16 pounds which is absolutely FABULOUS for me! I'm elated!! But I do still strive to lose about 10 more. I had told myself when I was done with the last bottle of Phen I was going to go it on my own. 1, because I can not be on Phen forever and 2, because I doubted my doctor would prescribe for me when I got closer to a normal weight for my height.

Well I am done with my bottle in 2 days and I started to panic. I decided I'd give my doctor a call and just see if I could get another month. I left a message for the nurse. Well the next day she called back and said I just needed to come by and get my blood pressure checked and then if it was okay I'd get another month. So I went in today at lunch and my blood pressure was normal. Actually better then it was the last time I went in a month ago. So they gave me another month! I never even had to see the doctor OR get on the scale.

Sooo, I am pretty happy but also worried. I know the Phen is not working as well as it did to begin with BUT I feel like a lot of it is mental too. "I am ON PHEN, so I WILL lose weight" kind of a thing. Which is good! But sooner or later I will run out and not get anymore!

Can anyone relate?

[Suth]

My best advice is to start cutting your tablets in half or try taking every other day. If you ween yourself from them slowly it won't be so hard. I take lots of breaks, it helps not to be dependent on Phen. You might try taking weekends off as well.

[computergalmp]

I take the capsules so cutting them in half is not an option. I debated started taking them every other day or even taking weekends off like you say but I just start to panic at the thought of missing a day! I've heard you are very tired, can gain water weight, etc. I struggle so hard to even lose 1 pound anymore that the thought of gaining back a few drives me nuts!

Each time I think of trying day without them I can't seem to find the right day. "Oh, well can't do it that day, I work" "can't do it that day, I don't work!", "can't do it that day, we are going skiing" etc.

What REALLY happens if you miss a day???? Can anyone out there give me some real tips and advise? (Suth, not that yours was not REAL by any means!! And I do agree with you!)

[coco-pebbles-aholic]

Have u asked ur Dr for water pills?He can give u a prescription one while u r trying to cut the pills out of ur system to help in prevent gaining water weight.The prescription ones I think r soooo much better and they r so cheap.

U r just gonna have to get use to kife without them .It is difficult but u will adjust if u wean urself.

[tlc93]

The main thing to remember is that you are not going to be able to stay on phen forever as you know.You have to learn the correct way of how to eat while you are on the phen because you will not always have it to fall back on.
What happens when you miss a day? Your really hungry cause phen isnt surpressing that appetite like usual.What are you gonna do? You have to know whats healthy to eat and how much.I have been there and learned a lesson.I am starting back tomorrow to loose 20 pounds - 10 of it was because I didnt eat right when I came off phen and gained weight.I know this time to control what ,and how much, to eat while on phen so when I come off its my new way of life.Learn whats right while on it and you wont have problems keeping it off when phen is not available.The phen like someone said before is just like a crutch for now- the rest is up to you.Its a life time change but you caN DO IT BUT YOU GOTTA START NOW!Good luck to you-keep us posted.

[computergalmp]

Thanks TLC93. I know you are right. I feel pretty confident about the whole situation as losing this 16 pounds has really, really made a difference for me! I can fit into many of the clothes I could not wear and even trying on clothes is so much more fun now! I have to hold those thoughts. 20-30 pounds does not really seem like a lot but it makes a world of difference! I know how I got here. It was by eating less. Bottom line. I have tried it all before and nothing really worked except eating less and keeping up the exercise. I have never had a problem with exercise but the eating is what got me!

I have dropped several bad habits to lose this weight. I stopped snacking after dinner. Big one! And I eat much smaller portions. I rarely eat until full. And no seconds! This is what helped me lose the weight. NOT just taking the Phen. I just hope I can keep those in my head and remember all this when I'm craving a second bowl of spaghetti or a piece of cake in the middle of the night.

[renee_tx]

a friend of mine told me that when you feel that the phen is not working, to stop taking it for 72 hours (thats how long it takes to leave your system) and then after the 3rd day, to take it again, and it will have the effects that you want

she only took phen for 3 months.. lost 50 pounds. She looks and feels amazing, and has kept the weight off for the past 5 months. But she lives off of fiber and brown rice, and chicken.. hehe. I'm trying to be like her.

[tlc93]

hey computergal- thats great you already have some good habits in place!I know its hard when you get those cravings,like I said I was there and gained back some weight.I am gonna work so hard this time.I refuse to even buy junk or anything thats not good for me to eat.Thats one way to do it huh?
Why does loosing weight have to be so darn hard.It defintely isnt hard to put it on but its like blood sweat and tears to loose any. Good luck to you- we will just have to pull one another through all this. Tonia