One month visit & BMI - Phentermine.com

Sjones370 · August 27th, 2008, 09:40 AM

Hey guys. It's Sherri...been a while since I've posted. I had my 1st month checkup yesterday and lost 5 pounds. I was taking 210 mg PhenD a day. I asked the doctor to change to Phen this month just to see how it worked for me which he did.

My question is this: At my first appointment, I weighed 154 pounds and he said I had 47% body fat. I thought this was a high BMI. Then yesterday, after losing just 5 pounds, (hardly any exercise like I should have been doing but lots of water & watching calories), my BMI was 37%. I was shocked. I asked how it had gone down so much and the nurse said it was probably just due to the water and calorie intake. What do you guys think?? They calculate the BMI on one of the scales with the foot prints on it. When I calculate it on the internet, I show I have 27-29% BMI.

Just curious...that's all. Wondering how your guys calculate it and if this sounds kinda off the wall. The doctor is...well, not someone I would go to for my overall health issues...and I'm wondering if he just shot my BMI up so he could legitamately give me the meds in such a high dose. ?!?!?!?!

daiseered · August 27th, 2008, 10:12 AM

47 BMI is completely off the charts at 154 - there is no way. BMI is also not a percentage, so maybe he was talking about your body fat percentage. Although that seems pretty high at 154 as well. Your BMI is strictly calculated by height and weight, so on the internet is where you can find that info and know it's true.

crazycheylove · August 27th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Maybe he was referring to body fat %. My BMI is 42. And I weigh a lot more then you. Upon checking, I found that your BMI is under 25, and where I go, they cannot give phen if you have a BMI under 25. He may be tweaking your charts to get you the phen, or maybe they don't follow those rules? Worth looking into. You certainly don't want to be caught up in anything illeagal!

cruisegirl1023 · August 27th, 2008, 12:25 PM

I agree, your body fat % is way different than your body mass index. You will lose fat percentage usually quicker than your BMI will go down. If you are working out, you'll be amazed at how quick the % goes down!! Keep up the great work!

Sjones370 · August 27th, 2008, 05:55 PM

You guys are right...I'm confused. It was 47% BODY FAT down to 37% BODY FAT...not BMI. Sorry but thanks a lot for clearing that up for me. Now, I gotta go research BMI. =]

August 27th, 2008, 09:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sjones370 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 21 Lost Weight: 10 lbs Current Weight: 144 lbs Goal Weight: 125 lbs	One month visit & BMI Hey guys. It's Sherri...been a while since I've posted. I had my 1st month checkup yesterday and lost 5 pounds. I was taking 210 mg PhenD a day. I asked the doctor to change to Phen this month just to see how it worked for me which he did. My question is this: At my first appointment, I weighed 154 pounds and he said I had 47% body fat. I thought this was a high BMI. Then yesterday, after losing just 5 pounds, (hardly any exercise like I should have been doing but lots of water & watching calories), my BMI was 37%. I was shocked. I asked how it had gone down so much and the nurse said it was probably just due to the water and calorie intake. What do you guys think?? They calculate the BMI on one of the scales with the foot prints on it. When I calculate it on the internet, I show I have 27-29% BMI. Just curious...that's all. Wondering how your guys calculate it and if this sounds kinda off the wall. The doctor is...well, not someone I would go to for my overall health issues...and I'm wondering if he just shot my BMI up so he could legitamately give me the meds in such a high dose. ?!?!?!?! Sherri http://www.myspace.com/mom2ktbugcoxnet SW 154 on 8/1/08 CW 149 on 8/7/08 CW 148 on 8/27/08 CW 146 on 9/1/08 CW 144 on 10/18/08 GW 125

August 27th, 2008, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
daiseered Gold Phenster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WNY Posts: 777 Lost Weight: 17.5 Current Weight: 177.5 Goal Weight: 150	47 BMI is completely off the charts at 154 - there is no way. BMI is also not a percentage, so maybe he was talking about your body fat percentage. Although that seems pretty high at 154 as well. Your BMI is strictly calculated by height and weight, so on the internet is where you can find that info and know it's true. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS 160! Started Phen again Aug2008 @ 195 CW 11/8 - 179.5 Ultimate Goal Check out my weight pictures throughout the years http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d5...htheyears2.jpg

August 27th, 2008, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
crazycheylove Silver Phenster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hickville Posts: 266 Lost Weight: -38 lbs. Current Weight: 213 SW 251 Goal Weight: 150	Maybe he was referring to body fat %. My BMI is 42. And I weigh a lot more then you. Upon checking, I found that your BMI is under 25, and where I go, they cannot give phen if you have a BMI under 25. He may be tweaking your charts to get you the phen, or maybe they don't follow those rules? Worth looking into. You certainly don't want to be caught up in anything illeagal! Lost 9 lbs prior. Started phen 7/19/08 251 7/19/08-8/15/08 -14 (237) 8/16/08-9/12/08 -6 (231) 9/13/08-10/10/08 -11 (220) 10/11/08-11/7/08 -7 (213) 32 1/2 inches lost!

August 27th, 2008, 12:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
cruisegirl1023 Platinum Phenster Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,258 Lost Weight: 22.8 lbs Current Weight: 173.2 Goal Weight: 140	I agree, your body fat % is way different than your body mass index. You will lose fat percentage usually quicker than your BMI will go down. If you are working out, you'll be amazed at how quick the % goes down!! Keep up the great work! ~2/13/08-7/24/08- Lost 17 lbs on my own ~7/25/08- Started Phen and lipo shots -196 lbs ~8/1/08- 189.1 lbs ~8/7/08- 187.5 lbs ~8/15/08- 184.5 lbs ~8/21/08- 179.3 lbs (16.7 first month) ~8/28/08- 176 lbs ~9/13/08- 173.2 lbs ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS - TEAM CMARIE

August 27th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sjones370 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 21 Lost Weight: 10 lbs Current Weight: 144 lbs Goal Weight: 125 lbs	You guys are right...I'm confused. It was 47% BODY FAT down to 37% BODY FAT...not BMI. Sorry but thanks a lot for clearing that up for me. Now, I gotta go research BMI. =] Sherri http://www.myspace.com/mom2ktbugcoxnet SW 154 on 8/1/08 CW 149 on 8/7/08 CW 148 on 8/27/08 CW 146 on 9/1/08 CW 144 on 10/18/08 GW 125

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