June/July phen starters!

**j'sfluffy** · July 6th, 2009, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Ashley6929

Hey Everyone. I started Phentermine 5 days ago. Ive lost 7 pounds so far. I try to eat 1200 calories but with my busy schedule I dont get that many. Ive noticed the shakes after taking the pill..My Dr tells me to take it 30 mins before I eat in the morning. But I never have meals in the morning. Im trying to eat even though Im not hungry. My friends and family are constantly asking me what is wrong with me because Im usually cracking jokes and laughing but when the medicine is in my system Im quiet and dont say too much. I work for the Doctor who prescribed me Phentermine so Ill be checking in with him today for some tips

Good Luck everyone!

Congrats on the 7 pounds!!

Let us know what the Dr has to say......this is much the same effect the phen has on me. A bit short tempered and not as light hearted.

**j'sfluffy** · July 6th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by DoughDiva

I'm chiming in! I started 7/1. I haven't been dieting really. I don't eat bad, I just eat ALOT! My DH is an avid runner and our 2 boys are involved in athletics. All 3 of them are very lean. We don't eat anything that is fried and may eat out once a month. I was eating plates the same size as theirs! We eat a lot of chicken and fish. Grilled or baked.

I had LapBand about 4 1/2 years ago and lost about 80 pounds. I gained back 40 and lost 10 before starting Phen. I'm having a hard time getting my band adjusted just right. I am either eating too much or can't even swallow water!

I've done really well this week. I have had some issues with nausea late in the evening and dry mouth terrible! It feels like I have a wool sweater in my mouth! I'm living on water with lemon and chap stick!

I'll post my weight on Wednesday! I love this thread!

-K

LOL@wool sweater! I get have that as well. It sounds as if your family is on hte right track and hopefully that will help you in your quest to lose weight. Sorry to hear of your problems with the band! I had looked into that as well at one point.

**j'sfluffy** · July 6th, 2009, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Poisonivy005

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!!

I'm so happy this morning! I'm down 7 pounds last week!!! I was really scared this morning to see what it was going to say because I did eat a few bad things yesterday, but the kicker was how much I ate of those bad things! I was VERY surprised because when I finished going through the line, my plate was half EMPTY!!!! I've never had that happen before!!! Usually, I'm looking to where I can put MORE STUFF!!! I ate half a piece of chicken, little spoon of green bean casserole, little spoon of corn casserole, a few small spoons of desserts! I figued I'd gain at least a couple pounds, but I didn't!!! And I was full after eating that!!! I'm so excited!!!

How did everyone else do?? Today's weigh in day (for some)!!

Talk to you later!!!!

Yeahhhh!!!!!!!! Fantastic!!!!

Adjust your ticker, you deserve it!!!! I am so glad to hear the get-togethers went well for you!

**j'sfluffy** · July 6th, 2009, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Carolee

Well, the day went fine. I stayed off Phen for three days. I was surprised. I didn't feel any different, really, except late in the evening. During the days, I didn't want to eat any more than I have been eating and I didn't indulge in anything. I just stayed right on course. Late in the evenings, I sometimes wanted something to snack on.

I did break my scale yesterday, though. I think I scared the dogs to death. I stepped on it like I often do, and it said I was up three pounds. So I kicked that bad boy across the bathroom, where it bashed into the wall and shattered. Niiice. Now I can't weigh myself. My husband saw the destroyed scale and very gently asked if I was in need of chocolate, or possibly Midol. Or maybe even both. Somehow, he always knows about a day earlier than I do that TOM is coming for a visit. I have never been one to ever keep track of it. I just know a few days before. But I declined the chocolate, although it was a nice offer, and I regained my composure.

On the positive side of the holiday weekend, my hubby also told me that he can really see a difference now. I asked him where it's the most noticeable to him, and he said, "In your middle". That's a good thing. I have never had a thick torso, but in the past year or so it was starting to get that way. I have always had a little waist, compared to the rest of me, and that was getting thicker too. Now, most of my clothes are loose. Some are too baggy to wear because they look bad.

And this morning? Well, this morning on our way into town to go to work, we stopped at a gas station for our morning stuff--coffee for me, Red Bull for him, cigarettes, etc. I had on a black pencil skirt with a pink sweater. I went into the store while hubby stayed in the truck. The gas station is usually full of men on their way to work, and this morning was no exception. First, this really cute guy stopped and held the door for me and just grinned so cute. When I couldn't find the drink my hubby wanted, the guy behind the counter came over to help me, and he was all-smiles, too. At the register, guys got out of the way to let me go first. It was neat. Back in the truck, my hubby said, "Well, I think you made quite an impression on everyone at the Shell station this morning! You were the center of attention!" And he just grinned, too. It was neat. It's fun to finally not feel like a pork chop and actually start feeling like a chick again!

I assume your Dr. called in the ** for you?

LOL@scale!! You have no idea how much I wanted to do the same thing this morning! I just tiled my bathroom though (did it myself) and thought better of it....lol. I did it once, don't want to have to fix any of them yet! I am sorry to hear of your scale being up! My scale said up 1.5 pounds....pissed me off! Of course I did eat at McDonalds and had some pizza rolls for a snack...I know better, but what can I say.

Yahoo!! LOL, that is so fun when that happens (the gas station reaction)! Doesn't that give you a little boost and reinforces that what you are doing is working!

**EllaVella** · July 6th, 2009, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Poisonivy005

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!!

I'm so happy this morning! I'm down 7 pounds last week!!! I was really scared this morning to see what it was going to say because I did eat a few bad things yesterday, but the kicker was how much I ate of those bad things! I was VERY surprised because when I finished going through the line, my plate was half EMPTY!!!! I've never had that happen before!!! Usually, I'm looking to where I can put MORE STUFF!!! I ate half a piece of chicken, little spoon of green bean casserole, little spoon of corn casserole, a few small spoons of desserts! I figued I'd gain at least a couple pounds, but I didn't!!! And I was full after eating that!!! I'm so excited!!!

How did everyone else do?? Today's weigh in day (for some)!!

Talk to you later!!!!

YAY!!! 7pounds down! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

**EllaVella** · July 6th, 2009, 03:05 PM

Has anyone had their dosage upped and did it help any??? Iv noticed a huge change the last few days, im not as energetic, but my heart is still beating really fast all the time. I read about how phen makes your brain secrete dopamine and your body only makes so much. So should I go off phen a couple of days to let mine build back up, has anyone here done that? I am going in for liposhot today and I am thinking about asking my DR. Sometimes he is in such a hurry he never really answers all my questions and can be quite dismissive.

Just curious what everyone has done with their DR's and if it has worked.... thnx

**j'sfluffy** · July 6th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by EllaVella

Has anyone had their dosage upped and did it help any??? Iv noticed a huge change the last few days, im not as energetic, but my heart is still beating really fast all the time. I read about how phen makes your brain secrete dopamine and your body only makes so much. So should I go off phen a couple of days to let mine build back up, has anyone here done that? I am going in for liposhot today and I am thinking about asking my DR. Sometimes he is in such a hurry he never really answers all my questions and can be quite dismissive.

Just curious what everyone has done with their DR's and if it has worked.... thnx

Let me know what your Dr has to say. I get a little tiny bit more energy but don't really ge the increased heart rate. I want to know if others are staying on it for a length of time and then taking a break for awhile too. Like how long on/off.

**j'sfluffy** · July 6th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Shhessshh, no wonder some of us are crabbier or more short tempered than normal! Constant state of fight or flight!

Check out this article....it helped explain a few things and why phen apparently stops working after awhile. (hope the link comes through)

http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Does-P...etion&id=28620

**Poisonivy005** · July 6th, 2009, 04:55 PM

Jen...that's very interesting. It does explain a lot!!! I don't know...I hate to say it, but I think I could live without having the hunger pangs back...lol. Thanks for the encouragement! Don't worry...I'm sure your scale will go the right direction before too long!

Thanks Ella!!! I think I'm on the highest dosage, so I don't think I can test your theory...lol.

Today's been pretty good. I'm getting a headache, tho. I want to go home and walk after work. I am gonna do my best! Only thing that will stop me is if my daughter decides not to take her afternoon nap. We shall see....

Anyway, gotta finish up here at work. Talk to you all later!

**sunshinelisa78** · July 6th, 2009, 04:57 PM

I am on week two, and I don't feel any increased energy. I've actually been more tired. Guess that is weird. I am drowsy! My heart doesn't race (good thing, b/c I hate that) and I am losing weight, so I guess I'll be ok. Could use the energy though...lol! Ready for bed at 8 pm and up too early!

**Carolee** · July 6th, 2009, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by j'sfluffy

I assume your Dr. called in the ** for you?

LOL@scale!! You have no idea how much I wanted to do the same thing this morning! I just tiled my bathroom though (did it myself) and thought better of it....lol. I did it once, don't want to have to fix any of them yet! I am sorry to hear of your scale being up! My scale said up 1.5 pounds....pissed me off! Of course I did eat at McDonalds and had some pizza rolls for a snack...I know better, but what can I say.

Yahoo!! LOL, that is so fun when that happens (the gas station reaction)! Doesn't that give you a little boost and reinforces that what you are doing is working!

I just made a total pest of myself by calling my doctor again to see why it hadn't been refilled. I was told that it was refilled on the 2nd, so apparently it's my pharmacy that is lagging behind. Argh! At least I know now that she will refill it, and since I have two pills left I can get it cleared up before I run out.

Kudos to you for tiling your own bathroom! I do that. Actually, I do just about everything. I started renovating historic houses in 2001. I did that for 5 years or so, and I have never had a job that even came close to being so much fun and educational. Now, I am living in a house that is 109 years old, so everywhere I turn there is something to fix. The bathroom floor where I bashed the scale is half slate tile and half wood. I did the shower surround in slate, and I decided to make a ledge across the front of the tub, carry it down the front of the tub to the floor, and then I tiled half the floor as well. It's better for wet feet and all to have that area tiled instead of wood. I kicked the scale across the wood part into the wall, so I only have a couple of scratches to fix. Haha!

**j'sfluffy** · July 6th, 2009, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Poisonivy005

Jen...that's very interesting. It does explain a lot!!! I don't know...I hate to say it, but I think I could live without having the hunger pangs back...lol. Thanks for the encouragement! Don't worry...I'm sure your scale will go the right direction before too long!

Thanks Ella!!! I think I'm on the highest dosage, so I don't think I can test your theory...lol.

Today's been pretty good. I'm getting a headache, tho. I want to go home and walk after work. I am gonna do my best! Only thing that will stop me is if my daughter decides not to take her afternoon nap. We shall see....

Anyway, gotta finish up here at work. Talk to you all later!

I can live w/o hunger pangs too! lol Your most welcome! Good job!
On the headache...have you eaten enough today? If not, eat a little something and hopefully the headache will go away.

**j'sfluffy** · July 6th, 2009, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Carolee

I just made a total pest of myself by calling my doctor again to see why it hadn't been refilled. I was told that it was refilled on the 2nd, so apparently it's my pharmacy that is lagging behind. Argh! At least I know now that she will refill it, and since I have two pills left I can get it cleared up before I run out.

Kudos to you for tiling your own bathroom! I do that. Actually, I do just about everything. I started renovating historic houses in 2001. I did that for 5 years or so, and I have never had a job that even came close to being so much fun and educational. Now, I am living in a house that is 109 years old, so everywhere I turn there is something to fix. The bathroom floor where I bashed the scale is half slate tile and half wood. I did the shower surround in slate, and I decided to make a ledge across the front of the tub, carry it down the front of the tub to the floor, and then I tiled half the floor as well. It's better for wet feet and all to have that area tiled instead of wood. I kicked the scale across the wood part into the wall, so I only have a couple of scratches to fix. Haha!

Whheeewww! Glad to hear your Dr did call it in and you won't run out.

I bet your bathroom looks fantastic! Very cool on the renovating!! It gives you a sense of accomplishment doing that kind of stuff, doesn't it? And you can see results right away too.

LOL, thanks on the kudos!! I am divorced and if it needs to be done, it falls to me to do it. UUgghh, lol, I learned a valuable lesson Friday....when seal coating your driveway, the reference to "soap and water clean up" means WHILE STILL WET, doesn't apply once the stuff dries. I did it in shorts and flip flops...thinking the flip flops are cheap and easy to step in/out of as I had to clean the driveway first. I now have black feet and calves....lol. Jeeezzzzz!! Soaked my feet in acetone to get a little of it off. What a putz I am! BUT the driveway looks nice! lol

Better run...Oprah is on and talking about her weight issues...I just may need to pay attention! lol

**Carolee** · July 6th, 2009, 06:36 PM

That sounds like something I would do. I wear my flip flops everywhere. I should know better since I stepped on a nail last summer wearing them, and this spring I did it AGAIN, only this time it went all the way through my foot! Twice now, my kitchen has looked like a murder scene. Apparently my blonde goes straight through to the brain.

I would try turpentine to see if you can get the rest of the residue off, or maybe even Goo Gone. That stuff is incredible for removing just about anything!

**SunCatcher** · July 6th, 2009, 07:21 PM

Okay, so my official weigh in for the week was for today and I am down 3 pounds since last Monday! Very surprising considering that I ate a few bad things over the holiday but I did continue to exercise which I guess paid off! How's everyone else doing?

**LovingThis** · July 6th, 2009, 07:45 PM

Hey everyone!

Great job on all the success stories this past week!! Keep up the good work! I was not able to post on Friday but this morning I am down 14 lbs. after starting Phen 10 day ago. This is so exciting, weight has never came off so fast for me before and the best part is that I am not hungy at all.

I dont remember who posted the gas station story but that is great!! You must feel so good about yourself right now and doesnt it help you stay motivated to keep doing what you are doing? Also, to get that much attention you must be doing something right, keep up the good work

Have a great week everyone!

Lisa

**angelea** · July 6th, 2009, 08:13 PM

TOM should be visiting me sometime this week too

So, I have already gained a pound . I usually gain 2 or 3 pounds, so I am just going to have to deal with it, even though it REALLY pisses me off too. I was so good this weekend, despite it being a 3-day holiday and to see any weight gain really upsets me!

**Poisonivy005** · July 6th, 2009, 09:38 PM

Hey all!!

I have to say, that's one of the things I like best about having the IUD. I don't really get TOM anymore. I still seem to bloat and get irritated, but I usually don't have the "fun" part for more then a day or two! Pretty cool!!! We'll see how I do when my scale goes up for no reason...lol

Well...I didn't get to walk tonight. My daughter didn't take her 5-6pm nap like usual! I don't know why...she was yawning at the babysitter and then was a PISTOL when we got home till she finally went down around 8. She was ready to go to bed about 5 till 7 and I told her, NOPE! LOL...it's hard to keep a baby up when they are ready to go down! Little stinker! She's getting an attitude and I don't like it! 13 months and WHOA!!! We'll have to keep working on her with it!! I am told she's just like me so far! I'm DOOMED!!!! But I guess I'll be getting up at 5:20am tomorrow to walk. Seems a better time to do it! DANG IT...lol

GREAT JOB everyone on the weeks weigh-in's!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Hey, does anyone in here use the chat on the website? Every time I've gone in there, I"m always alone. I didn't know if you guys wanted to see about picking a day and time we could all meet in there as kind of a "Hi how ya doing" day??? Anyone interested????

Anyway, gonna snoop around. Talk to you all later!!!

**danacee** · July 6th, 2009, 09:46 PM

Hi everyone!
I am on day 4 and am very happy to be starting this.
Anyone know where I can get HCG injections in Tampa?

**j'sfluffy** · July 6th, 2009, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by Carolee

That sounds like something I would do. I wear my flip flops everywhere. I should know better since I stepped on a nail last summer wearing them, and this spring I did it AGAIN, only this time it went all the way through my foot! Twice now, my kitchen has looked like a murder scene. Apparently my blonde goes straight through to the brain.

I would try turpentine to see if you can get the rest of the residue off, or maybe even Goo Gone. That stuff is incredible for removing just about anything!

LOL@murder scene!! Too funny! Not that the nail through your foot is funny in the least, just picturing your murder scene kitchen! I so know what you mean. The blonde goes bone deep for me too. Will give the turpentine a whirl, thanks! Hey, just thought of trying the Goof Off....maybe that will help and I don't have to go to the store to buy any.

**EllaVella** · July 6th, 2009, 10:36 PM

Sooooooooooooo, my dr was no help, instead he tried to push me onto Bontril, some other weight loss drug you take 2x a day. Its not extended release like phen. I have read some pretty bad stuff so far on the bontril, anyone here ever taken it or know someone who has?? I got the lipo shot and I dont feel any energy from it, just a sore butt cheek. I am thinking about trying to go off phen for a 1 day or 2 and let my body chill for a while. I did my blood pressure and it was ok, but my resting HR was 107, yikes....I have always had a high resting heart rate so im not too worried about it. My ekg didnt show any signs of irregularity before I started so I think im ok for now. Im going to keep asking around about people whos dr's had then stop phen for a couple of days and restart to find out it works better.... Maybe I need a new dr...

**exercisejunkie** · July 6th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Hello everyone! I just started phen July 4th. I know that seems like a crazy day to start being that it is one of the biggest eating days. But I had to work days and hubby had to work nights so I just stayed at home.

Well, about me, I'm 27, with a birthday coming up in August.. I've been married almost 3 years. I don't have any kids except for my Cocker Spaniel. She's my little angel. I've always had issues with weight and yo-yo dieting. But this time I really have to get this weight off for good.
I'm 5'2, and Saturday morning was at 175. Today I was at 172.5! I do weigh every morning but I have to. Before I got married I was weight every morning and charting it on a graph and ended up losing around 30 lbs. When I stop charting daily I gain, start charting daily again, I lose. So I've found that daily weigh ins keep me on track. I don't recommend it for everyone, especilly if you get discouraged easily. But it keeps me motivated.
So far it's really working with appetite and energy. Normally I'm starving ALL day no matter how much I eat/how much fiber/protein I get. Since starting Phen I'm never hungry! I still eat around 1200 calories a day even if I have to force myself. LOL I also have much more energy to exercise! I've been doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and normally I can barely do the "butt kicks", and today I was able to do almost all of them. I'm not having any side effects. My head hurt for the first couple mornings but I was also being visited by evil TOM. I always get headaches then and there was no ache this morning, so hopefully it wasn't the pills.

Ok, I guess that's all for me. Sorry this was so long but I guess the intro post always is!

Congrats to everyone who is doing so well.

**Carolee** · July 7th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Originally Posted by j'sfluffy

LOL@murder scene!! Too funny! Not that the nail through your foot is funny in the least, just picturing your murder scene kitchen! I so know what you mean. The blonde goes bone deep for me too. Will give the turpentine a whirl, thanks! Hey, just thought of trying the Goof Off....maybe that will help and I don't have to go to the store to buy any.

Goo Gone and Goof Off are pretty much the same thing, as far as I know. It should work well for ya. Otherwise, consider the coloring on your legs and feet to be a fashion statement!

As for the murder scene, last time it was pretty disgusting. Hubby was home when it happened. We were nailing siding on the back of the house. He started the nails in the last section and laid it out, ready to grab and hang. And of course I walked out the back door and stepped on it like an idiot. Instinctively, I stepped on the board with the other foot and yanked my foot off the nail, and the blood did flow. I just stood there hanging onto the door frame for dear life. Hubby cleaned up my foot, and the dogs cleaned up the blood off the back steps. (BLEGH! That was so gross!) Once he pried my hands off the door frame, he helped me hobble to the bathroom. It looked like a body had been dragged through the kitchen!

I was crying like a baby because it hurt so bad. I didn't need a tetanus shot because I had one the previous year from the other nail.

He shoved a pain pill in my mouth before I knew what hit me. (he had some left over from a kidney stone attack) About 30 minutes later, after I was good and stupid from it, I remembered that I had to write a report for one class and take an online exam for another class THAT NIGHT! I just knew I would fail miserably, but I had to do it. After the exam was over, I called down the steps and said, "I think I will be needing the rest of your pain pills! I got a 100 on that exam!!" He told me to go to bed. LOL!!! I got a 105 on the report, too. It must have had something to do with the fact that while taking the exam and writing the report, I just didnt' care whether or not I did a good job. Normally, I would have stressed about both of them.

**plagenurse84** · July 7th, 2009, 09:12 AM

Hey guys, I started Phentermine July 2 and am thrilled with my results!

I'm 25, a RN, and have battled my weight for years. Last year I lost 20 lbs only to gain it back and then some when I started to date my DBF (the going out to eat/drink, not wanting to work out because I was in love haze. Never again.). I like to run, am training for my 2nd half marathon this coming September. My SW 232, but am already down to 218.6 and it hasn't been a week. I'm amazed, I can't believe I've dropped that much already because I'm staying within my points for WW and have been drinking 1.5-2 L H2O a day. I'm making sure I eat enough calories, even if I don't want to eat. I make myself choose healthy foods because honestly, the other stuff just doesn't appeal to me. And if I do want to choose something not super healthy it's in moderation.

I honestly am a completely different eater than what I was a week ago and I'm thrilled that food is no longer my obsession. I can watch commercials and not get hungry, and can go out to eat or drink with friends and do so in moderation. I want to be strong and lose this weight but not my curves so I'm doing strength training with my running too. Started with about 67 lbs to lose and have 53.6 left! I don't expect the weight loss to continue to drop this much this fast, but it's a really nice motivator, let me tell you!

**j'sfluffy** · July 7th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Carolee

Goo Gone and Goof Off are pretty much the same thing, as far as I know. It should work well for ya. Otherwise, consider the coloring on your legs and feet to be a fashion statement!

As for the murder scene, last time it was pretty disgusting. Hubby was home when it happened. We were nailing siding on the back of the house. He started the nails in the last section and laid it out, ready to grab and hang. And of course I walked out the back door and stepped on it like an idiot. Instinctively, I stepped on the board with the other foot and yanked my foot off the nail, and the blood did flow. I just stood there hanging onto the door frame for dear life. Hubby cleaned up my foot, and the dogs cleaned up the blood off the back steps. (BLEGH! That was so gross!) Once he pried my hands off the door frame, he helped me hobble to the bathroom. It looked like a body had been dragged through the kitchen!

I was crying like a baby because it hurt so bad. I didn't need a tetanus shot because I had one the previous year from the other nail.

He shoved a pain pill in my mouth before I knew what hit me. (he had some left over from a kidney stone attack) About 30 minutes later, after I was good and stupid from it, I remembered that I had to write a report for one class and take an online exam for another class THAT NIGHT! I just knew I would fail miserably, but I had to do it. After the exam was over, I called down the steps and said, "I think I will be needing the rest of your pain pills! I got a 100 on that exam!!" He told me to go to bed. LOL!!! I got a 105 on the report, too. It must have had something to do with the fact that while taking the exam and writing the report, I just didnt' care whether or not I did a good job. Normally, I would have stressed about both of them.

UUUgghhh, I am cringing just thinking of the throbbing pain! I don't think I have ever stepped on a nail...knock on wood! LOL@100 on exam after the pain pill!

**cjbigford** · July 7th, 2009, 10:22 AM

Well I forgot to post my weight loss on here yesterday. I started Phen on Monday June 29 and weigh in on Mondays. As of yesterday I was down 6 lbs! I am really happy with that. I have PCOS and to lose 6lbs is great. For those who don't know what PCOS is, Polycycstic Ovarian Syndrome. It makes it very difficult to lose weight and very easy to gain. So like I said I will take the 6lbs!

**Lessof MetoLuv** · July 7th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Morning All,

I forgot to enter my weight Monday. Well as of this morning I weigh 239, Im stoked but I have become a scale stalker, I think I got on the scale at least 10 times this weekend. I see that I will have to make a scale schedule and stick to it, I would hate to turn my obession away from food to the scale. Anyway I see that alot of progress is being made, congrats to all.

**j'sfluffy** · July 7th, 2009, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by cjbigford

Well I forgot to post my weight loss on here yesterday. I started Phen on Monday June 29 and weigh in on Mondays. As of yesterday I was down 6 lbs! I am really happy with that. I have PCOS and to lose 6lbs is great. For those who don't know what PCOS is, Polycycstic Ovarian Syndrome. It makes it very difficult to lose weight and very easy to gain. So like I said I will take the 6lbs!

6 pounds in a week is fantastic!! Good for you!

**j'sfluffy** · July 7th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Forgot that I was weighed at Curves and came in at 185.....weighed today down to 178! Yippee! I adjusted my ticker and info to reflect only weight loss on phen. Maybe seeing the smaller numbers will motivate me to continue...lol.

**DVS** · July 7th, 2009, 11:09 AM

I finished my second week and lost only 1 more lb. Started walking last night in hopes that it helps to rev up my metabolism.
The phen definitely helped me manage my diet over the extended weekend. I think next Monday will be better.

**DoughDiva** · July 7th, 2009, 12:06 PM

Today is yuck! I took a whole Ambien last night and I feel drugged today. I have taken my Phen and still could curl up and sleep for another 3 hours. Serious case of eyelid droopage! Tonight , back to a half dose.

Tomorrow will be a week for me. I have to confess that I have weighed myself everyday. I know how unhealthy this is. My scale addiction started when I had my LapBand. I think I will have DH hide them from me again. I like to see the larger drop and it keeps me motivated. Seeing no change can be very defeating for me. '

I am dedicated to this process once again. I am having my Mommy Makeover in mid September and need to take off atleast 20 pounds. That makes an average of 2 pounds a week. That is a reasonable goal that I can live with. My PS said I could lose the remaining 10 pounds with no negative effect to my tummy tuck and lipo.

I love this thread! It keeps me motivated!

-K

**Poisonivy005** · July 7th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Well...today's been a rough day! My daughter decided to wake up SCREAMING last night from 12-2:30am!!! She must be teething or something! She was fine as long as I was holding her. She would knock out! But when I went to put her back in her crib, she started squalling again! OMG!!! So needless to say, I did not get up and walk this morning! I had enough trouble getting up at 6! UGH!! I do NOT like nights like this! She's been waking up screaming every night since Friday, but she usually goes back to sleep within a few minutes. NOT last night! Holy Moly!

I've not done great eating today! I forgot to grab anything for breakfast with just dragging this morning. I ate a WW meal, wheat thins and laughing cow lite cheese for lunch. I'll eat my chicken and peach for snack on my way to get rugrat. UGH...we shall see...

Anyway, hope you all are doing well! We've been crazy here at my office!

Talk to you later!!!!

**Darcy 1** · July 7th, 2009, 02:48 PM

I am new to this site. I started the diet on June 30, 2009. I take 2 pills 3x per day. The first week I lost 13 lbs. I have one question, when I went in to be weighed today and receive my pills, my body fat is up almost 5%. Has this happened to anyone else? The doctor said it was because of the amount of weight I lost in a short period of time.

**EllaVella** · July 7th, 2009, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Darcy 1

I am new to this site. I started the diet on June 30, 2009. I take 2 pills 3x per day. The first week I lost 13 lbs. I have one question, when I went in to be weighed today and receive my pills, my body fat is up almost 5%. Has this happened to anyone else? The doctor said it was because of the amount of weight I lost in a short period of time.

How many milligrams are your pills, 2 pills 3x a day??? Just curious how your dr is prescribing your phen. I take 1 37.5 milligram 1x a day. About your body fat, if you worked out at all in that time or were active your body might of ate up some muscle mass for the protein. Anytime you are doing a low calorie diet its imperative to get your protein. Also when you are doing cardio and your muscles start to burn this means your body has stopped using its immediate blood energy source and stored fat and has started using your muscle. There is such a thing as too much cardio when you are not in the best of shape and don't have a lot of muscle mass to begin with

Id say just increase your protein, maybe try a shake 1x a day or a protein bar. I get these tubes of liquid that taste horrible, but its just a liquid that has 42 grams in it, I down it and I'm done for the day

Most GNC places have them. Good luck!