September/October Phen Starters

**rdraga** · October 15th, 2009, 03:12 PM

Hey teach, I was the same way when I lost only 11 lbs in the first month (well not quite a full month). But what I have realized is, the more you weigh, the more weight that comes off. Some people lose 20 lbs in the first month, but it seems as if those people weigh more. So props to us for 11lbs. We started at the same weight and are the same now. (I last weighed on 10/5, I am only weighing once a month when I go to the doctor...I would much rather see an 11 lb loss than a 1 lb here and 1 lb there) Anyway, we are on track to be down 30 lbs by Christmas. I have been on phen for 5 weeks today, so we had to have started around the same day. After losing the first 11, I figured at a loss of a little over 1.5lb a week, it will be a total of 30 by Christmas!!! Looking at it like that seems so much better, doesn't it? Congrats on your 11 lbs!

Welcome to everyone else who just started!

**luv2Bskinny** · October 15th, 2009, 04:31 PM

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**luv2Bskinny** · October 15th, 2009, 04:34 PM

Does anyone else experience this sometimes? Its like my mood & my energy level is shot.

**Mischieve** · October 25th, 2009, 06:40 PM

Are you all still here?

I go to the doc's on Thursday and HOPEFULLY will have some great news. According to my scale, I am at 195. I refuse to change my stats until I get the official notice!

**MarcusF4** · October 25th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Here we go. I used to weigh 170lbs and now I weigh 201. The heaviest I've been is 205 when I lifted weights. Well, I haven't been lifting weights and the weight is here. Its time to get rid of it. I'm 34 with a 7yr old girl and 3 yr old boy. Everyone on here is great for starting the first step, trying to get rid of the weight. Don't stop, I won't. I will only weigh myself once a week. Weight fluctuates too much.

**sunbabee** · October 25th, 2009, 07:02 PM

hey everyone!
today is my second day, and it's better than yesterday but still having a tough time. yesterday when i first took phen i was out of my mind with energy, about 20 mins later i was fast asleep! i slept for 5 mins and i was wired again, and having hot flashes!

today i took phen and i was doing okay up until the afternoon and i didnt feel comfortable, i kinda felt uneasy with being in my own home. i havent told many people i am taking this med because i know they will have something negative to say, so i need help guys......will all this crazyness pass??
thanks all!

**MissingMe** · October 25th, 2009, 07:06 PM

Hello Everyone!
I'm brand new to this site (and any site like this) but I think talking with everyone will be good for me. I have never had a weight problem before and when I did gain a little (I'm usually about 135-135) I went up to 150 but was able to easily loose it by eating smart/less and working out. However, a year ago I was put on zoloft for situational depression (and still continued losing weight) and when the side effects became to great I was switched to Paxil. My depression (and the reason for it) had subsided and the only thing making me depressed was my weight. I went from 150 to 142 (I WAS ALMOST THERE!!!!) and as soon as I started taking paxil I gained 20lbs in about 3 months. I never even gained weight that fast when I was pregnant!! I talked to my doctor and stopped taking all meds and then tried dieting again. Unfortunately....the weight will not come off. I even tried super workouts and practically starving myself for a week just to see how bad this was and I still could not drop any of the weight. I just started taking phentermine (day2) and I am really hoping it helps!!!! I figured that replying to the sept/oct posting was appropriate since we are all pretty much starting around the same time

**erica.nicole** · October 25th, 2009, 08:49 PM

I started thursday

I posted my story in another thread that I just put up, but i'll copy and paste it here too!!

I'm starting this journey all over again. I was on Phentermine about two years ago. Started at 220 and got down to 150 in about 9 months. It was great! Unfortunately, senior year came, job, etc. and I fell off badly. Even worse, my dr. back in Pueblo closed down for good so I couldn't even go back. I have no idea why I thought I could just eat whatever, but I soon started gaining. I didn't pay much mind to it until recently. My jeans are soo tight that I hate wearing them It's so embarrassing. Girls are supposed to just throw on jeans and cute top and go, but I can't. I went to the doctor last wednesday what for what I thought was the flu, and got weighed for the first time in months. 190!! Oh man, what happened? Well, that day I asked my cousin who is a nurse if she knew of any drs that would give phen but without the weight clinic price. She told me of a dr that she went to before she got pregnant. I went there on thursday and got Phendimetrazine. I also take a water pill every week.

So, here we go again! I feel like it was so much easier the first time. But then I lived at home, and could eat normal dinners. Here, in college, I have a meal card that only works at the little 'cafe' downstairs. Burgers, pizza, fries oh man!!! It's so scary to go down there on a diet. They have a salad bar, but salad bores me FAST. They do have dinner specials every night though which are pretty balanced. There are always two kinds of steamed veggies with whatever's for dinner. And they always have fruit cups and stuff which I plan to eat for breakfast, I just always brushed them off before! I also was able to exercise literally every evening at home. I'd do the workout episodes on Comcast on demand, play Wii fit, do yoga and jump rope all on my own. 90% of my progress was made without a gym. It's harder here. No Wii And two skinny minny roomies that I don't feel as comfortable working out in. I have been going to the gym on campus tho, and have started a pilates class that kicks my ***! So it's all about will power here.

Anyway, I just wanted to say hi to you all and explain the situation! I know that before, this forum was SO crucial to my motivation. I'm excited to get back into shape, and am so glad I have a place like this to talk to you all about our similar battles. The scale that I just bought today said I weigh 186, so let's hope it's right I've been great with the diet so far. Get full faster, and I love it! Here I go again!!!!

**joyinabasket** · October 25th, 2009, 11:02 PM

Hi everyone!

I just started Phen Oct. 15th and I weighed myself last Thursday...down -8 pounds! My doctor prescibed me 37.5 mg along with 10mg of Prozac. He said the Prozac will help my body to not build up an tolerance to the Phen and it's such a low dose, that there is no change in mood. I also take B6/B12 sublingual.

So far so good...take it about the same time every morning and then pack snackies to take with me(I am a military wife and mom). I limit myself to 1000 calories per day and eat every two hours...normally, I am not hungry, but I force myself to eat. I drink only pure juices and filtered water. I exercise everyday. I am in school, so I had to take a PE course...I chose tennis 2x a week and a nutrition class, which ended up having a lab in the school gym. I have no problem sleeping.

I was lucky to find the phen at a Kmart pharmacy for $17 for 30 day supply. The Prozac is a whopping $3.98 for 30 days.

With my hubby being deployed, I can work on me. I have battled weight ALL of my life. Up and down, down and up...my weight is a yo-yo...no more! I am taking it day by day! This Thursday (29th) will be my second weigh in...I think eating right, exercise and plenty of water is key.

Starting weight 228.0
Weight 10/23 220.0
Goal weight 150.0

Here's to great success for everyone!!!

~Maggie

"Two things are hard...carrying the weight and losing the weight. Pick your hard."

**brilliant danc3** · October 26th, 2009, 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by sunbabee

hey everyone!
today is my second day, and it's better than yesterday but still having a tough time. yesterday when i first took phen i was out of my mind with energy, about 20 mins later i was fast asleep! i slept for 5 mins and i was wired again, and having hot flashes!

today i took phen and i was doing okay up until the afternoon and i didnt feel comfortable, i kinda felt uneasy with being in my own home. i havent told many people i am taking this med because i know they will have something negative to say, so i need help guys......will all this crazyness pass??
thanks all!

Hey Sunbabee! I started phen the same day as you! To me, those side effects don't sound right. I'd suggest talking to a doctor about it and making sure everything is alright. I understand completely about the negativity, I've only told the people closest to me just so someone knows what I'm taking. (other than the doctor)

Phen hasn't been making me feel the way others have described.. or maybe I'm already used to it after 2 days?(I don't know about that) I take one 37.5 in the morning before breakfast. The first day I took it, I had no appetite, REALLY dry mouth and I just felt really happy and energetic even though I just woke up. However, the second day the only reason I knew it was working was because I had dry mouth and a lack of appetite, my energy level didn't change. I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced something similar. I still am only going on my 3rd day, so it could very well change but I don't know. We'll see I guess!

**Puffy** · October 26th, 2009, 03:22 AM

Hi everyone, I just started on Phen today for the second time. My Dr. will only let me take it 3 months at a time, which stinks.

The first time I lost roughly 20 lbs. in 3 months. I went right back to my old habits after stopping phen and gained it all right back. Then I got a new boss and packed on another 15 lbs. or so.

This time I intend to utilize the three months to develop new eating habits and get into an exercise routine that will enable me to continue to lose.

In jr. high, I started getting chubby and so began my dieting. I dieted and exercised to maintain a size 3 until I had my first son, at which point I became a size 12. I yo yo'd until I had my second child at 35 years old, which brought me to a size 18-20. I have been in this range for the last 5 years.

I would like to write more, but I think my phen is finally wearing off, so I am going to try to get a few winks before I have to get up for work.

redgyrlmd · October 26th, 2009, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by brilliant danc3

Hey Sunbabee! I started phen the same day as you! To me, those side effects don't sound right. I'd suggest talking to a doctor about it and making sure everything is alright. I understand completely about the negativity, I've only told the people closest to me just so someone knows what I'm taking. (other than the doctor)

Phen hasn't been making me feel the way others have described.. or maybe I'm already used to it after 2 days?(I don't know about that) I take one 37.5 in the morning before breakfast. The first day I took it, I had no appetite, REALLY dry mouth and I just felt really happy and energetic even though I just woke up. However, the second day the only reason I knew it was working was because I had dry mouth and a lack of appetite, my energy level didn't change. I'm curious to know if anyone else has experienced something similar. I still am only going on my 3rd day, so it could very well change but I don't know. We'll see I guess!

I like you have not had any sideffects except the dry mouth. What does happen to me is no matter how many hours I sleep I just wake up no just laying there trying to go back to sleep. Last Friday I woke up at 3 to go to the bathroom, and could not go back to sleep. So I just layed their until 5 when my alarm goes off. I have stuff like that happen here and there, but that's it. No big BURGST of energy, but I cleary have something since I don't feel sleepy when I wake up. But the dry mouth will be here for a little while. I drink 100+ oz of water per day and still have it.. I just started on the 20th, so I am new just like you..

**sunbabee** · October 26th, 2009, 10:29 AM

hi Brilliant danc3,

i spoke with my dr this morning and he said that i should give it a week to adjust. also i forgot to mention i had i small cup of coffee, oooops! lol so here is day 3 and im gonna give it a weeks time and hopefully it gets better but today feeling pretty good.
i think loosing weight is hard enough and if you dont have the right support it makes it that much harder. my boyfrind knows im on the phen, he is not happy about it but he is supportive. im just happy i have everyone on here to show group support and ask questions and get advice.
im also on 37.5 but i take 1/2 around 7am and the other 1/2 around 12, i felt the full pill at once was giving me to many side effects. how do you feel with taking the whole pill at once? do you think its better to take the whole pill at one time? OH yes the dry mouth! its horrible lol but if the weight comes off it will be well worth it.

**brilliant danc3** · October 26th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Yea caffiene definitely isn't the best thing to drink while taking phen lol. I drinky mainly water and everyother day a glass of OJ. That's great that you decided to wait the week out, for all you know this could be the worst of it.
My boyfriend is the same way. He believes in the old fashion way but supports me in my decision.

I take a full pill in the mornings. I've had a pretty easy time besides the expected lack of appetite I only have dry mouth. I've been waking up in the middle of the night a few times but I have no trouble going back to sleep. I wish I had the energy boost I had the first time I took it, It still gives me energy but I feel no where near as great as I did that first pill. lol

The support here seems to be great and I'm glad that I have found some people starting around the same time as me. We can all stick together.

Question for everyone... how have you changed your eating habits?

**erica.nicole** · October 27th, 2009, 05:33 PM

I've changed my eating habits by simply making better choices. I used to go downstairs to the cafe at my dorms and get pizza, hamburgers, fries, whatever! But now I choose a turkey wrap or a salad or a fruit bowl. It ****s, though, because those are pretty much my only healthy options. I'm getting tired of the salad bar really fast, and I wish more than anything that I had a kitchen to cook in. I have been eating subway sandwiches for lunch, and will usually eat the dinner special at the cafe because it's usually pretty balanced. I haven't eaten fast food since I started phend again, but I know it's inevitable. I just plan to have a plain cheeseburger and steal a few of whomever I go with's fries! haha. I love that I can make better choices and more importantly eat smaller portions with phend

How is everybody doing so far? Today is day 5 for me and I've lost 3 lbs so far

I'm so excited!

**shoefiend** · October 27th, 2009, 05:58 PM

Hi all! I started phen on 10/16. The first week went well, lost 6lbs. I am only weighing in weekly when i see the doc, even though I really want to weigh in daily.So far so good, no bad side effects except for the dry mouth and occasional headache. I drink lots of water to conteract and they both eventually disapear.

So anyways, i have had a weight problem for most of my life, constantly going up and down since i was a kid. Chubby kid, then slimmed down a bit in highschool but never a size 4,5,6 like my friends. I have always been the "big girl". But then after high school my eating habits/exercise went out the window except for the in between fad diets. Well i am tired of this roller coaster ride and have decided to take action and make this my lifetime committment. I cant take this up and down, every time i lose i go back to my bad ways and then gain more. I am now at the highest weight i have ever been by far and am so dissappointed in myself. So now it is time to take charge to change my life and bad habits to bring out the healthy skinny girl that lives inside

I really believe that this site will help all of us meet our goals. I have been reading the posts and everyone is so encouraging and has wonderful advice. This is definately what i needed, other people that understand and are going through the same journey to help each other through the good times and the bad!

**Jimswife** · October 27th, 2009, 06:44 PM

I started Oct. 1st and I am down 17lbs. I go back to the dr tomorrow for my b/p and heart rate check. This is silly, but profound to me, I got my license renewed one day last week and I couldn't believe how much smaller my face looked, I was shocked and amazed. It took that picture for me to really see the results.

Phen is giving me the motivation to make life changing habits, that I know I will have to continue once its gone.

Hoping to be under 200 by the new year. My threshold seems to be 208, I have a real hard time getting below that number, we will see, cause I'm getting close.

Best of luck and continued success to each of you.

Shelia

**waiting2xhale** · October 27th, 2009, 11:55 PM

Hi All. I have been an infrequent poster lately but I am ready to get back in the game. I am currently 195. By Christmas, I would like to have lost 15 pounds by then, which would put me at my goal weight of 180. Yippeee!!!Once I hit 180, between Jan and April of my birthday, I would like to have lost another 15 to 20 pounds which would put me at 165-160, a weight that I have not been at in a long time. The last time I was around 160-165 was about 12 years ago when I had my son, so that would be a total difference. Oh well, I am ready to do this thing.

Goal weight:
Nov 3: 192.5
Nov 10:190
Nov 17:188
Nov 24:186
Nov 31:184

**brilliant danc3** · October 28th, 2009, 01:41 AM

So far so good for me. Phen is nothing like what I thought. It's a lot easier on my body than I expected it to be. I eat three small meals a day and IF I'm hungry in between I will munch on celery or a half of a whole grain granola bar. I really give credit to phen for getting me away from junk foods!

I know it hasn't been long but I have never gone this many days eating right, drinking lots of water, and exercising. It's really a confidence booster that I CAN DO IT! I don't know what my success has been yet. I tend to get discouraged easily so I am only weighing in every Saturday, so I'll post it then. *fingers crossed & running shoes tide* lol

**AirsoftWidow** · October 28th, 2009, 01:45 AM

Hi everyone!

I wrote a really long post in the New Members Forum (New in Silicon Valley) so I'll keep this brief. Today is day one. I haven't noticed anything other than, I AM NOT HUNGRY -- Hooray!! This feels like it's been the most successful diet day one I've ever had.

And now I'm off to the treadmill.

**Mischieve** · October 28th, 2009, 02:01 PM

Just a short note to say that tomorrow will be 1 month since starting Phen. I am not going to update my stats until I see the Dr. but thought I would share a picture that I took this morning (if I can figure this out).

Cheers!

**erica.nicole** · October 28th, 2009, 03:02 PM

lookin' good mischieve!! you don't look over 200 at all!

**Mischieve** · October 28th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Thanks, Erica! I am hoping that tomorrows reading will put me under the 200lb mark! I gave blood tonight and the literature says not to work out for 24 hours, but ... I think I will just wait and see how I feel after work before I decide to skip the gym or not.

Are you allowed to have a microwave in your room? If so, perhaps you could buy some of those ziplock steamer bags? I LOVE them! You can put a chicken breast, a few vegis, and any spice you want to use. Steam them for 4-8 minutes and Voila! Dinner!

I know what you mean about being around junk food... it is much better to find a path around that!

**npattonrn** · October 28th, 2009, 03:54 PM

so here's what my MD has me doing...

Phentermine 30 mg (ionamin) 9:30 am

B12 tab at 11:30 am

Phendimetrazine ? mg at 2:30 am

citrucel at bedtime

he wants me to do low carb--I'm just counting cal/fat--I did this in the past but always quit. Was down to 217 2yrs ago on Phen. I'm going to finish this time! I am 255 right now aiming for 190. Would like to be 220 for trip to Puerto Rico in Feb 2010...

**Sqiggles** · October 28th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Hi all. I used to post on here a few months ago (more like 10 months) but had to stop refilling my Phen due to money issues. Good news is I have kept off the 20 lbs I did lose when I was on it (I took it for 2 months). Bad news is I still want to lose 40 (or more) pounds

So I have an appt. on Friday to get back on Phen. I can't wait! I'll be back on the forum after I receive my script, but I wanted to share a few things I learned...Firstly DRINK YOUR WATER, not only is this essential to your weight loss but in my personal experience helps, if not eliminates, almost ALL of the side effects of Phen. Secondly, there are differences in the different kinds of generic pills. When I say "kinds" I'm talking manufacturers. I got one prescription at a little mom and pop pharmacy and they worked great (this was the 2 months I lost 20lbs)...took a few months off (per dr's orders)...got my second prescription filled at Target, they were crap. I took the entire 2 month prescription and maybe lost a pound AND I couldn't even tell when I had taken it. No energy boost or any of the side effects. I doubt it was immunity because I had only done one 2 month round and then took 2 months off before starting my second round. So my advice is this, if you have a generic and it seems to be working good for you make note of the imprint on the pill and look up who the manufacturer is and when you get a refill just ask the pharmacist if those are the same ones they have in stock. If not make some calls to see if another pharmacy has them. Seems like a lot of work but after my depressingly bad second round I don't wish that on anyone!

Sorry so long! Talk to you guys on Friday!

Oh, will there be a November/December thread by then, that's the one I should be joining...Good luck to you all!!

**labuena** · October 28th, 2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by dasipari

Hi everyone,
I saw there was an august phen starters but I couldn't really find a september one, so if you have just started phen come share your story here!

Recently I got engaged and moved in w/ my fiance, my weight ballooned up, i had just started an office job, sitting down all day, and going out for lunch everyday. Then in August my cousin started doing phen and she had such great results, she has lost 20lbs in 6 weeks, and she really motivated me to get started.
I finally got started yesterday, went to a weight loss clinic and I am ready to make a long time commitment and change my every day eating habits, packing my own lunch for work and drinking plenty of water.

Height: 5'3
Starting Weight: 173

So what's your story?

i really dont know how to use this. but me too, want to be by dec 31 like DASIPARI

**labuena** · October 28th, 2009, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by erica.nicole

lookin' good mischieve!! you don't look over 200 at all!

How are you doing with phen???

**fabulous5** · October 28th, 2009, 05:28 PM

Hello ladies~ Well I am 33, 34 next month. My husband I have 5 children. As we say, mine, his, and ours! I have three from previous, he has one, and we have one togther.
I love my life style as a busy mom but I never have anytime for myself. So I decided to ask my doc for phen and after all my test I was clear to start, yay! I started gaining weight 4 yrs ago, 60lbs to be exact. I have been on phen for 12 days and I am down ten. But I have been at the gym 4 days a week, drinking my lemon water, and eating nothing but healthy stuff. I'm really excited to see how far I can make it, and to make sure it's a lifestyle change as well.

Congrats to you all that have lost weight, it sounds like a great group of girls to chat with for support!

**christykoeb21** · October 29th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Hello all! I was wondering if I'd be welcome to join this thread. I started in September and was posting on the August/September thread, but really haven't gotten much responses and I'd love to be able to get support from more people. I will try my hardest at communicating more and not just talk about myself haha. I get brain farts sometimes and since I am not an expert I usually don't know much of what to say a lot so I'll try harder! That is if you'll let me post.

**shoefiend** · October 29th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by christykoeb21

Hello all! I was wondering if I'd be welcome to join this thread. I started in September and was posting on the August/September thread, but really haven't gotten much responses and I'd love to be able to get support from more people. I will try my hardest at communicating more and not just talk about myself haha. I get brain farts sometimes and since I am not an expert I usually don't know much of what to say a lot so I'll try harder! That is if you'll let me post.

Of course your welcome! The more the merrier - we are all here for the same reason, to help, support and motivate each other through this journey. I know I can use all the support I can get

Dont be so hard on yourself, I know I am def not an expert either -together we will all get there, even after we make mistakes or hit a bump in the road. So talk all you want girlfriend, cuz we are all here for the same reason. Sometimes we just need to get things off our chest and talk to people who will listen. I know from experience of yo-yo dieting that when I hold things in then I turn to food, and that doesnt help or solve the problem. Talk to ya soon

**Jimswife** · October 29th, 2009, 03:32 PM

How often are you weighing, measuring and taking pictures?

I'm one month in, have lost 17lbs and 5 inches all over. I have my starting pics and will do new ones this week. Trying to keep the weighing to weekly, don't want to become over obsessive with those scales.

Doctors visit went well yesterday, my b/p was great and my heart rate was in the 80's, which is in normal range, but I generally run in the 50's, so they will see what it is at the next weigh in. They also said I could get the med until I reach goal weight, no 3 month restriction or time off.

As I suspected, the warning against caffeine is because phen has some caffeine in it and too much can cause abnormal heart rhythm. I like green tea, but even that has some in it. As a matter of fact, decaf coffee and tea still have some caffeine in it, that is why the docs don't allow heart patients to have decaf either.

I do miss my coffee on the weekends at work, but the phen keeps me awake now.

**LeJune** · October 29th, 2009, 03:32 PM

Hey Christie. Looks like you are doing great! I agree with Shoefiend - the more the merrier.

I started on 6th. I could not have imagined that I would be down 13 pounds before the end of the month. Now I am so hoping to be down at least to 215 or so by the end of the year.

We all have things we need to vent about. I caught myself writing this long post about my hubby yesterday in Word. Well, I got busy here at work and didn't post it. Oh well. We are here for each other. Sometimes it helps us not be so frustrated with the weight loss or gain, home issues or work issues.

**joyinabasket** · October 29th, 2009, 11:14 PM

Hey Puffy,

After your three months, how long do you have to go off before you can go back on? My doc prescribed 10mg of Prozac to counteract the phen so I wouldn't become intolerant. It's such a low dose that there isn't any mood swing stuff.

I just weighed in on Thursday and down another 2 pounds. My fitness class had me weigh in and it had a much lower number...I think I need to check scales...mine at home was higher.

Best of luck this time around! Except for the cotton mouth, the Phen is pretty effective.

**joyinabasket** · October 29th, 2009, 11:17 PM

Hey Christy,

What mg of Phen are you taking? It looks like you are doing well. I hope to get into Onederland by the first of the year...

Here's to a fabulous new shape, good health and some great clothes!

Maggs

**joyinabasket** · October 29th, 2009, 11:19 PM

My friend's mom did Phen with low carb and the weight just melted off....I love low carb, and normally do well on it, but once in a while I will get a craving for bread...and then I am off the wagon. THe key to good low carbing for me, is to stay in that ketosis stage....I might try it again. So far, I am just doing small, I mean SMALL portions...fruits and eating small every 2 hours.

Maggie