Results from month 3...... - Phentermine.com

redsox8191a · April 4th, 2006, 09:11 AM

Well I've returned from my doctors appointment with 3 band-aids on me..lol. They did some lab work to check out my numbers again and had a real problem finding a vein to cooperate..lol.

I lost 5 more pounds for a toal of 39lbs (officially 39.6..but I don't count the .x number..lol)in 3 months. My blood pressure was excellent and both my BMI & % body fat went down another point. They took my measurements again and my stomach is down 5.5 inches and my hips 5" down as well. That ratio (stomach to hips) is suppose to be 1:1 or lower (some kind of diabetes risk if greater) and I am now back to 1:1 which is good.

I am not pleased with the results though as I wasn't true to myself for 3/4 of the month exercise wise and short changed myself results in the process. But you can't change the past you can only work on the "here and now" and I've been hitting the treadmill again so hopefully next month I'll see even better results!! I am down 2 pant sizes in my work pants and jeans, and wearing shirts a size smaller as well. Thankfully I kept all my smaller clothes from before so I am able to "shop in my closet" for new clothes to wear..lol.

I'll try to take a new picture tomorrow am and get it posted either in the afternoon tomorrow or Thursday am.

mfriga · April 4th, 2006, 09:14 AM

Hey 5 pounds is better than nothing and considered you did not follow the diet for 3/4 of the month that is not too bad. Can't wait to see new pics... Good job.

JRivera · April 4th, 2006, 09:29 AM

MARK! I cant wait to see the pictures of you. I stil havent scheduled my followup with my docotr yet. I will do that soon.... But I am glad you are still losing .. slowly yet surely is always good! Keep your head up alright!

We all get down a bit.. put we get back up and drive on... here and now plan is what works for me.. I cant dwell on that cheeseburger I ate this past weekend or fries i ate.. I just pick up and go and feeel guilty while runing on the treadmill.. and not sitting complainning while eating a bag of chips.

I waiting for the pictures......(tapping foot on ground)

oh and by the way....

YOU ROCK!

SouthernCharm · April 4th, 2006, 09:38 AM

Mark~ I was wondering when we'd get another update. WTG, you're doing great and I look forward to seeing your new picture.

crazeemom24 · April 4th, 2006, 10:12 AM

I agree with what everyone else has said!!! 5 lbs is WAY better than what I have been able to do for the last 4 months!! I would take the 5 lbs and run!!! This is about what I did after my 3rd mo into it too!!! And I basically just watched what I ate, eventhough I ate what I wanted, and exercised!!!

You will do AWESOME this month though, knowing now that you have to step it up a notch!!!

Can't wait to hear next months results!!!

Fango · April 4th, 2006, 10:18 AM

GO MARK!!!! I'm glad to hear such good news, i know you must FEEL so much better too! (now kick me to start using my elliptical that is drying my laundry in the dining room......please!)

wanna b slimmer · April 4th, 2006, 10:48 AM

Hey don't beat yourself up. Changing life-long habits isn't easy. 5 pounds is really good, I went through a plateau of almost 6 weeks and would have LOVED a 5 pound drop during that time.

Not only did you lose the 5 pounds, but you're no longer at a higher risk for diabetes. That is a MAJOR accomplishment

Rockin' Rebecca · April 4th, 2006, 10:53 AM

Mark! You've done a great job. Plenty of people have those times when they don't work as hard. The most important part is your are still working on it. You still had losses! What is 3/4 of a month when you have probably added years of better health? You are fabulous. Rejoice!!

missus · April 4th, 2006, 11:09 AM

Ditto!! Keep it going.

Missus

april b · April 4th, 2006, 11:19 AM

It's always so nice to get your reports! You've done an excellent job, I'm sure all of us here share in your excitement. It's also just nice that there are actually men in these forums

Keep up all your hard work. I'm sure you WILL see better results next month. At least you admit where you went wrong and are motivated to change it. Honestly though, losing 5 pounds in a month is still nothing to sneeze at and 39 pounds total is fantastic!!!!

amworkie · April 4th, 2006, 11:22 AM

Way to go! Progress is progress! Now you know what you need to work on to jump back on the wagon! Great job!

OctoberBride · April 4th, 2006, 11:39 AM

You've done a great job and you have a wonderful outlook! A loss is a good thing and you're still on the right track so you'll get there! Congratulations to you and thank you for posting these monthly progress reports. I always look forward to them!

Katrina73 · April 4th, 2006, 11:39 AM

5 pounds is still good. Goodness, I would love to have lost 5 pounds this month. Way to go~!

Congratulations and stop beating yourself up! I cannot wait to see your next picture. You are motivating my Hubby too!

~Kat

Eternity · April 4th, 2006, 12:35 PM

WTG Mark! Just what I needed to read today for some inspiration! Congrats. You ROCK!

Fullmoon · April 4th, 2006, 01:55 PM

Mark you are doing wonderful! The best news is you are steering away from diabetes. Did you know 5 lbs can make a difference whether someone has hypertension or not. You are doing awesome and you should be so proud!

April 4th, 2006, 09:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
redsox8191a Gold Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nashua, NH Posts: 708 Lost Weight: 47.3 Current Weight: 283.7 Goal Weight: 220	Well I've returned from my doctors appointment with 3 band-aids on me..lol. They did some lab work to check out my numbers again and had a real problem finding a vein to cooperate..lol. I lost 5 more pounds for a toal of 39lbs (officially 39.6..but I don't count the .x number..lol)in 3 months. My blood pressure was excellent and both my BMI & % body fat went down another point. They took my measurements again and my stomach is down 5.5 inches and my hips 5" down as well. That ratio (stomach to hips) is suppose to be 1:1 or lower (some kind of diabetes risk if greater) and I am now back to 1:1 which is good. I am not pleased with the results though as I wasn't true to myself for 3/4 of the month exercise wise and short changed myself results in the process. But you can't change the past you can only work on the "here and now" and I've been hitting the treadmill again so hopefully next month I'll see even better results!! I am down 2 pant sizes in my work pants and jeans, and wearing shirts a size smaller as well. Thankfully I kept all my smaller clothes from before so I am able to "shop in my closet" for new clothes to wear..lol. I'll try to take a new picture tomorrow am and get it posted either in the afternoon tomorrow or Thursday am. Age:40 Height: 6'0 SW (11/27/07) - 331lb Dr Visit (12/26/07) - 310 (21 lbs lost) Dr Visit (01/23/08) - 297 (34 lbs lost) Dr Visit (02/26/08) - 290.5 (40.5 lbs lost) Dr Visit (03/26/08) - 283.7 (47.3 lbs lost) Dr Visit (04/23/08) - ??? Mark

April 4th, 2006, 09:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
JRivera Silver Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 488 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 166 Goal Weight: 130	MARK! I cant wait to see the pictures of you. I stil havent scheduled my followup with my docotr yet. I will do that soon.... But I am glad you are still losing .. slowly yet surely is always good! Keep your head up alright! We all get down a bit.. put we get back up and drive on... here and now plan is what works for me.. I cant dwell on that cheeseburger I ate this past weekend or fries i ate.. I just pick up and go and feeel guilty while runing on the treadmill.. and not sitting complainning while eating a bag of chips. I waiting for the pictures......(tapping foot on ground) oh and by the way.... YOU ROCK! ~~Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don`t matter and those who matter don`t mind ~~ A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you today just the way you are.~*~

April 4th, 2006, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
crazeemom24 Platinum Phenster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Middle of NO WHERE!!!! Posts: 1,953 Lost Weight: 44 Current Weight: 164 AGAIN!!!! Goal Weight: 120	I agree with what everyone else has said!!! 5 lbs is WAY better than what I have been able to do for the last 4 months!! I would take the 5 lbs and run!!! This is about what I did after my 3rd mo into it too!!! And I basically just watched what I ate, eventhough I ate what I wanted, and exercised!!! You will do AWESOME this month though, knowing now that you have to step it up a notch!!! Can't wait to hear next months results!!! My Final Goal CW: 164 AGAIN!!!! HW: 208 SW April 18, 2005 200 lbs 2005 Weigh in: May 18 -11 lbs Sz 20 Weigh in: June 16 - 7 lbs Sz 18 Weigh in: July 14 - 6 lbs Sz 16 Weigh in: Aug 5 - 4 lbs Sz 14/16 Weigh in: Sept 13 - 6 lbs Sz14/16 Weigh in: Sept 26 - 1 lb Sz 14 Weigh in: Oct 21 - 2 lbs Sz 12-14 2006 Weigh in: Jan 6 - + 3 lbs Sz 10 - 12 Weigh in: Apr 27 - 2 lbs (FINALLY ~ IT MOVED!!!!) Weigh in: May 10 - 2 lbs Weigh in: June 16 + 4 lbs!!! Weigh in: June 30 - 4 lbs

April 4th, 2006, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fango Silver Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 413 Lost Weight: 26 lbs. Current Weight: 150 Goal Weight: 135 lbs.	GO MARK!!!! I'm glad to hear such good news, i know you must FEEL so much better too! (now kick me to start using my elliptical that is drying my laundry in the dining room......please!) 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

April 4th, 2006, 10:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
wanna b slimmer Platinum Phenster Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,105 Lost Weight: 22 Current Weight: 171 Goal Weight: 135	Hey don't beat yourself up. Changing life-long habits isn't easy. 5 pounds is really good, I went through a plateau of almost 6 weeks and would have LOVED a 5 pound drop during that time. Not only did you lose the 5 pounds, but you're no longer at a higher risk for diabetes. That is a MAJOR accomplishment SW: 193 GW: 135 5'2" SO TIRED OF SETBACKS!!!!

April 4th, 2006, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
mfriga Gold Phenster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Crazy World Posts: 720 Lost Weight: 8 Current Weight: 195 Goal Weight: 145	Hey 5 pounds is better than nothing and considered you did not follow the diet for 3/4 of the month that is not too bad. Can't wait to see new pics... Good job.

April 4th, 2006, 09:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
SouthernCharm Diamond Phenster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MS Posts: 2,428 Current Weight: 145 Goal Weight: 125	Mark~ I was wondering when we'd get another update. WTG, you're doing great and I look forward to seeing your new picture.

April 4th, 2006, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rockin' Rebecca Gold Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: western U.S. Posts: 541 Lost Weight: 53 Current Weight: 163 Goal Weight: 135	Mark! You've done a great job. Plenty of people have those times when they don't work as hard. The most important part is your are still working on it. You still had losses! What is 3/4 of a month when you have probably added years of better health? You are fabulous. Rejoice!! 1/28/06 SW 218 2/28/06 CW 204.5 (-13.5") 3/31/06 CW 197.5 (-7") 4/30/06 CW 190 (-7.5") 5/31/06 CW 181 (-11") 6/28/06 CW 177 (-1.5") 7/31/06 CW 173 (-2.5") 8/31/06 CW 170.5 (-4.5") 9/29/06 CW 165 (-5.0") 10/31/06 CW 163 And the tougher it gets And the more that I sweat And the harder it fights And the deeper it bites I'm one step closer to home

April 4th, 2006, 11:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
missus Purple People Eater Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 17,383 Lost Weight: 5 Current Weight: 215 lbs Goal Weight: 200	Ditto!! Keep it going. Missus Hard work has made it easy. That is my secret. That is why I win. -Nadia Comaneci

April 4th, 2006, 11:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
april b Gold Phenster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ware, MA Posts: 659 Lost Weight: none yet Current Weight: 202 Goal Weight: between 140 and 150 lbs.	It's always so nice to get your reports! You've done an excellent job, I'm sure all of us here share in your excitement. It's also just nice that there are actually men in these forums Keep up all your hard work. I'm sure you WILL see better results next month. At least you admit where you went wrong and are motivated to change it. Honestly though, losing 5 pounds in a month is still nothing to sneeze at and 39 pounds total is fantastic!!!! 5'6" Measurements: March 1: Bust: 36" / 36" Upper Abs: 30.5" / 30" Waist: 32" / 30.5" Belly button:35" / 34" Hips: 42" / 41.5" Lower Abs: 37" / 36 1/4" Thighs: 25" / 24.5 Biceps: 12" / 12" Calves: 16.5" / 16" Neck: 13" / 12" How does this happen? "In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." from the The Great Law of The Iroquois Confederacy

April 4th, 2006, 11:22 AM	#11 (permalink)
amworkie Silver Phenster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Okie-USA Posts: 261 Lost Weight: 11 pounds Current Weight: 129 Goal Weight: 115	Way to go! Progress is progress! Now you know what you need to work on to jump back on the wagon! Great job!

April 4th, 2006, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
OctoberBride Silver Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 199 Lost Weight: 23 pounds Current Weight: 142 Goal Weight: 130	You've done a great job and you have a wonderful outlook! A loss is a good thing and you're still on the right track so you'll get there! Congratulations to you and thank you for posting these monthly progress reports. I always look forward to them! Goals for remainder of June (getting back on track starting June 19th): Follow Bridal Bootcamp eating plan. Follow Bridal Bootcamp fitness plan. Drink minimum 64oz H20 Take daily multi-vitamin MY PROGRESS: February: Lost 9 pounds and 8 1/4 inches March: Lost 7 pounds and 9 inches April: Lost 4 pounds and 6 1/2 inches May: Lost 2 pounds and 5.5 inches ........2/2......2/28.........3/31.......5/1.......5/31 Chest 39.......37 3/4......36.5.....36...35.5 Waist 39...........36........34........32.....30 Hips 43............41........39.........38.....37 L Thigh 24.........23........22........20 3/4.....20 1/4 R Thigh............23........22..........20 3/4.....20 1/4 L Arm 12...........12........11.25...11.....10 1/4 R Arm..............12........11.25.....11.....10 1/4 Height: 5'6 HW:187 (pregnancy) SW:172 (1/1/06) SW(on phen):165.5 (2/1/06) CW:142 (5/31/06) GW:130 "My advice is to go into something and stay with it until you like it. You can't like it until you obtain expertise in that work. And once you are an expert, it's a pleasure." ~MY JOURNEY IN PICTURES~ February, 2006 March,2006 April,2006 May,2006 June,2006

April 4th, 2006, 11:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Katrina73 Silver Phenster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 157 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 250 Goal Weight: 150	5 pounds is still good. Goodness, I would love to have lost 5 pounds this month. Way to go~! Congratulations and stop beating yourself up! I cannot wait to see your next picture. You are motivating my Hubby too! ~Kat Start Phen Feb 10th 2006 4/12/06 CW 238 (RRR) 5/5/06 CW 228 (Yeah Baby) and Melanoma free. LTG 150ish Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. George Bernard Shaw

April 4th, 2006, 12:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Eternity Gold Phenster Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tx Posts: 977 Lost Weight: 12 Current Weight: 256 Goal Weight: 125	WTG Mark! Just what I needed to read today for some inspiration! Congrats. You ROCK! Height 5'2 Age- 32 SW-256 (10-07-05)started phen CW-249 (10-16-05) TOM (10-22-05) CW-246 (10-28-05)10lbs yay! CW-244 (11-8-05) CW-240 (11-29-05)still lost after 2 turkey days yahooo! CW-246.2 (01-03-06) gained some and bought new scale=weigh more sigh CW-243 (1-10-06) CW-241 (1-24-06) CW-239 (2-01-06)Finally made it out of the 240's Yahooooooo!! GW-199 (Short term) GW-125 (Long term)

April 4th, 2006, 01:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Fullmoon Platinum Phenster Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,146 Lost Weight: 01 Current Weight: 500 Goal Weight: 450	Mark you are doing wonderful! The best news is you are steering away from diabetes. Did you know 5 lbs can make a difference whether someone has hypertension or not. You are doing awesome and you should be so proud! [/url] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~