[Jeaneene]

I saw the doctor Thursday and got my ** for the Phen, but didn't start taking it until today (too hard to start a diet while camping & on vacation!). I'm excited and hope that this little tool helps keep me in check. I'm still going to count my points, so between points & Phen, I should be good to go. I REALLY can't wait to see where I am in a month's time!

WOO HOO! On my way!

[tifftiff8]

This sounds great! Be sure to drink your water! That is so important! I didn't do so well about drinking my water over the holiday weekend plus I was off on Thurs and Friday last week on vacation soooooo I just didn't get all of my water in but I really did pretty good at eating....sort of. LOL I didn't get down about it though. I just knew that starting today (feels like a Monday) I would get back on track and drink my water and eat my meals in a timely manner!!!!!

Best of luck to you and know that we are cheering you on!!!!!!!!!!!

[daiseered]

Take measurements!!! And take some before pictures - and don't wear loose clothing, wear something that will show off your curves - because there is NO greater reward for when you compare a before picture to a progress picture! And sometimes even if you lose slowly you will find that your inches are melting away, that's also a great motivator! I lost only 7 lbs this past 6 wks or so, and I was getting bummed, then I realized I had lost 6 inches!!

Here are some great measurement tips to help you be consistent when measuring (thanks to Benson!)

1. Bust: Don't squish yourself -- measure all the way
around your bust and back right at your nipple line,
and make sure the tape measure is not lower.

2. Chest: Measure under your breasts but as high up
as you can go, keeping the tape measure parallel to
this line when you reach it around your back.

3. Waist: Measure wherever it is the smallest
(if you have "no waist" go around yourself right at the navel line).

4. Hips: Measure at the very biggest part --
even if that is so low that you are almost on the top of your thighs.

5. Midway: Measure midway between the very biggest
part of your hips and your waist.

6. Thighs: Measure wherever they are the biggest.

7. Knees: Measure right above the knee.

8. Calves: Measure wherever they are the biggest.

9. Upper arm: Measure wherever they are biggest above your elbows.

10. Forearms: Measure wherever they are biggest below your elbows.

[tifftiff8]

I wish that I had done all of that when I started! Those are great ideas!! I do have before pics though! I am going to put them up soon.

[BillyTheBear]

I wish you the best with it. . it's already helped me so much and I'm in my 2nd week and feeling more energized and healthier than ever!