New Year, New Thread, New EVERYTHING

[married2asoldier]

Good Morning Girls! I love this thread I've been reading for a couple days but haven't had the time to stop in and post something. You all have been such a big motivator for me. I started coming to the forum in Aug and I've found if i get up and read some on it in the morning my day is likely to go a lot smoother My husband is coming home from Iraq in a month I can't wait for him to see me! So far I've lost 20lbs since he was home on R&R which is when that pic from oct was taken. I want to be in Onderland even if just by a pound when he comes home its such a big hurdle and I'd like to be over it!!!

[ryleighsmommy15]

Good morning everyone! Well by monday i was wanting the scale to read 210 and well today its 209. Only 10 more to go and im back into Oneder land. I know from there i still have a long long way to go. I would love to see 130 again It has been many years. My daughter is now 4 and I have no excuse as to why im still fat, except that i WAS lazy. But that is the old me. The new me isnt gonna let me fall off the wagaon again.... oh yeah and TEX im NOT gonna let you fall off again. I realized that by restricting myself i am setting myself up for failure so i decided its all about portion control and exercise this year. I even had pasta and breadsticks for dinner last night and still lost So i know its possible, I just need to watch my portions and kick the exercise in the butt! I hope all of you have a GREAT new year and be proud of all the accomplishments you made this year and hope next year gets even better. Ohh and welcome all the newbies.

[DoNiSe2009]

Amber you can do it! welcome back!!! cant wait to see a new pics when you get to onederland!!!!!!!!!!

being in onderland really is so exciting and worth all the stress and up and downs it took me to get here!

[DimeDiva]

Hey Ladies,

I kinda fell off the wagon during the holidays as well, but I'm going to work harder AFTER the New Year Eve/Day holiday to get to where I want to be. I also got the Wii for Christmas and I must say, it is a wonderful workout. I can't wait to get the Wii Fit. This thread is the motivation that I needed to get back on track.

Good luck everyone!

[christykoeb21]

Yes I have the Wii Fit. I don't mind exercising so much I've just been so wore out from the kids that I just wanna veg most days haha. I know I need to exercise so I don't feel so wore out. Plus I get bored easily with DVDs so I'm hoping this Wii doesn't get me as bored. I have The Biggest Loser game, and the Wii Sports game that came with the Wii and the Wii Fit Plus game. I might have to get some more but for now I think that should be fine.

[christykoeb21]

I also haven't started back on my phen yet. I think I might start on Monday. I wanted to give myself a little break and Monday will be like 2.5 weeks since I've taken it so maybe it's a good little break.

[HopefulHeather]

Thank you for the kind words dallasm25.


Msmil- Your honesty is hilarious and also comforting in a way. You remind us that we are all human and make mistakes and it is ok to admit them.
I've always admired that in you. I would also like to say that it seems your real issue is your self esteem more than anything. I'm sure its not of any help to you to hear that I personally would be happy to be your weight/size. But that is not your reality that is mine. Only you can decide what weight you should be that you feel comfortable with. I'm glad you bring up vanity, because I think a lot of people lose weight for that reason, but try to mask it with ideas that seem more acceptable like health. Truthfully I examined myself a little after reading your comment, and I know my reasons are a bit of both.

I guess what I'm saying, is I think you are a great person. I see lots of good qualities you have, and I also think you look great. I really wish for you that you can see the good things in yourself. I completely understand what it is like to not like who you are, I think a lot of people here can relate. I also think that self esteem and accepting who we are is a big big part of the weight loss process.

Donise - You are like the unsung hero. I know you felt behind when the weight was coming off slow, but you stuck with it, and over time it all added up and look at you now. You are an example to many about how it should work, its not a fast fix, it can sometimes be fast but is often very slow and lots of work, but in the end it pays off.

texasbeauty- see your name says it all, you are a beauty and you just need to remember it. Quit telling yourself you can't do it, because I don't believe you. You have already proven that you CAN. so just do it already! :P



Everyone is doing their own kind of amazing. If you are recommitting yourself, continuing your journey or starting something new, I know that you can all accomplish the goals you set for yourself, just don't be too hard on yourselves and believe in yourself.

[DoNiSe2009]

thank you Heather! yep i wanted to give up so many times bc the weight was coming off so slow no i am so happy with myself that i didnt give up on myself!!!!

hoping to be 180 by the end of Jan

hoping to be 175 by the end of Feb

hoping to be 170 by the end of March

my goal weight is only 177 but we are going on a 7 day cruise middle of April and I would really like to be atleast 10lbs under my goal by then so i can eat whatever i want that week without having to worry lol

my main focus for 2010 is going to be tone up more

[waiting2xhale]

HopefulHeather: Your post has spoken a lot to me. I am so encouraged by your post. Thanks

[thinagainby30]

Hello everyone I have coming to this site since March when I started phen. I stopped taking it in July or August. I have maintained but my recent move from CA to NC caused some weight gain. I am now 10lbs from goal (was 5lbs away I know that doesn't sound like much but it will probably take me 5 weeks to loose 5lbs....

I too come here for motivation and looking forward to a "new everything"
I am in a new City new job away from friends and family so any support and encouragement I can get I will gladly take!

I rarely post but maybe now I will feel more comfortable to do so also I was thinking it is time I FINALLY post some pictures.

I look forward to returning the support and encouragement lets do this!!!

[DLW71782]

But, I didnt sleep at all last night dab-nabbit! It was 3:22am the last time I looked at the clock and I had to get up at 5:45am!! that s*u*c*k*e*d....

Texas,

I was having a really hard time sleeping so I bought this pillow spray from B and B Works. It's in a blue bottle in the Aromatherapy part of the store. It has been absolutely amazing at getting me to fall asleep!

Thanks for adding this post. It's good to have somewhere to go for support. I don't think my friends or coworkers are very supportive of my choice to use phen. I know my mom thinks it's a crutch...not exactly what I wanted to hear!

Good luck everyone!!

[ryleighsmommy15]

Its not a crutch, you still have to bust your *** to lose the weight so dont let it get to you. Your all doing amazing and the people who have neg things to say are just mad because you are proving them all wrong and YOU ARE DOING IT

[texasbeauty1982]

See??? I may have started this thread, but YOU guys are my inspiration and have wayyyyy better advice than me so keep it coming! lol I just felt so lost without my PHRENDS and when I cam back on here and saw nobody posting anymore, it totally blew my mind...How was I supposed to get support when nobody would talk?? WHen I left, it was becuz I was SICK of all the drama that was boiling over this past summer...I dont know how that got sooo out of control, and I know I participated in a few scuffles, but I just felt like ppl were getting on here to fight and belittle each other and say "See? I AM better than you" and I didnt like it. But, once I decided I needed to lose weight once and for all, I came back and talked to RYRY about starting a New Beginnings thread...We agreed that I would start it, and even if it was just me and her posting back and forth, then we would becuz we NEED that support, but THANKFULLY u guys caught on to this thread so its starting to look like a very good thread after all

I've been sick to my stomach all day u guys and at first I thought it was the phen making me sick becuz I have the dizziness, headaches, nausea, etc. but then I started getting fever/chills and I was breaking out in a cold sweat and trying not to puke my guts up, so my boss sent me home at noon and I took a nap, and I feel somewhat better..no more headache, the dizziness is gone but my stomach keeps having little waves of nausea that trick me into to thinking Im going to puke, but I dont...Im guessing its not from the phen cuz u cant get fever from phen, but my bf said it could be the weather that keeps going hot/cold/hot/cold and my boss said it looked as though my fever was trying to break becuz of the cold sweats...what do u think?? it kinda scared me but since Im feeling better, Im not so worried now.

[texasbeauty1982]

DLW- Thank u for the info! I'd rather not take sleeping pills since Im already taking phen pills so I will go check it out...BTW, is 71782 ur bday or what? Just curious cuz that is my bday too...7/17/82

[fabulous5]

Stopping by to wish all you fabulous ladies and gentlemen a wonderful New Year! May we have all the success in 2010 in loosing our weight! You guys rock and I love this thread! Talk to you all next year.

[texasbeauty1982]

Good morning ladies!! I weighed in this morning and...drum roll plz!!!!! I lost another 4lbs in 24hrs for a total of 7.4lbs gone!! woo hoo!! gotta love how fast the water weight comes off lol I had my bf help me set up my Wii Fit Board and the Wii fit plus but I would let it weigh me and such becuz he thinks I am like 180-lbs and Im sure he would have a heart attack if he saw the scale say 242! lol When I get off here I am going to play on it for a while...Im also looking into buying a treadmill this month and an Ab Coaster...The Ab Coaster is just what I need for my mid section and if anyone wants to know what it is, u can look it up on walmart online and amazon and google it too...It has gotten great reviews so Im gonna get it when my tax return comes in...Im sooooo excited to get this weight off once and for all..

P.S. Oh and I feel alot better...I have NO CLUE wth happened to me yesterday and why I felt so sick, but I took my phen this morning and ate breakfast within 30 min of taking it and I feel good today so who know what it was...

[married2asoldier]

me and my wii fit scale are not friends haha just because I think it should say the same as my digi scale haha and it thinks it should agree with the dr's scale!
Tex~ I have mine locked with a pw so my hubby can't see it haha not that i think he would ever look and I tell him exactly what i weigh but i didn't want him knowing at first.

Hope everyone had a good time bringing the new year in! I went to bed at 8 only to be woken up by all the fireworks and text messages I was getting! Had a glass of wine so went way high on carbs yesterday no loss today but thats ok

[texasbeauty1982]

MARRIED- u are almost in ONEDERLAND!!! 5 more lbs and ur there!!! u can sooo do this!! and like I said, I had my bf help me set it up so it wanted my info to start my new stats, but I just didnt want to weigh in front of him, so he weighed and it said he weighed 182 and that his BMI was OVERWEIGHT, but dude!! He is 6' he is in NO WAY overweight! lol It told him that his ideal weight was 157!! Are u kidding me!!??! He would be a skeleton!! lmao So after I saw that, Im GLAD I didnt weigh infront of him becuz it probably would have said I was dying of obesity!!! lmao I plan on putting a pw on my stats, but he wouldnt look at mine though...its the kids Im worried about cuz they dont pay attention to what they are doing and knowing them, they would mess with my info and I wouldnt be happy so I'll lock it anyways lol I too, was in bed at 8pm lol I havent stayed up for New Years for many years now lol I did get woken up at 10:45pm to fireworks, but nobody bothered me at midnight!

[DLW71782]

DLW- Thank u for the info! I'd rather not take sleeping pills since Im already taking phen pills so I will go check it out...BTW, is 71782 ur bday or what? Just curious cuz that is my bday too...7/17/82

Texas,

I know what you're saying about the sleeping pills. I have some that I used to take before I started on the phen, but I don't want to take them anymore, I think it just makes me nervous. When I got a sinus infection a couple weeks ago my doctor told me to get the good decongestant you have to ask the pharmicist for and I was nervous about that lol. Overly paranoid I guess.

Hope you are feeling better btw.

71782 is my birthday. Thats so crazy yours is the exact same!

[ryleighsmommy15]

happy new year everyone. So last night we went to olive garden and i had the seafood alfredo. I know i know horrible but i figured that was my last fatty meal for a while and well i was gonna enjoy it. So i got on the scale and it read .5 higher. I should of expected that tho. So I made a committment to myself that the first thing i am going to do in the morning EVERYDAY is get on my wii fit plus and burn at least 230 calories before i can change the game or do anything else. So far I have done it for 6 days in a row and i feel great. I feel like this time its diff. I can and will do this and i thank all of you for the support you give me on this journey without any of you i know it would be that much harder for me. I have decided that since Tex and I have been in this journey together since last year and have become such great friends that this summer she is coming to see me. That will be my reward for all of the hard work we both have put in. So Im hoping that by summer She will see me at 160 lbs or less.... Anyhow.. heres to new beginnings! Cheers

[TonyaL]

Hello everyone and happy new year. I am new to the forum but not to Phen. I started back on Phen 37.5 on 12/28 because I need to get my weight under control like the rest of you. I weighed in at my heaviest ever at 203 and was devistated. Being heavy is no big thing in my family because every holiday, birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc. is a reason to celebrate with food. I have a big family so it seems we are always celebrating and eating. I have put on a considerable amount of weight in the last six months mostly from stress/emotional eating. Two sick elderly parents in and out of hospitals and doctors offices and a teeneage daughter starting college can be a lot to handle. But now its time for me to make myself a priority. I turn 40 in June and will celebrate in Vegas with the girls 40 lbs lighter. I look forward to reading all the posts and being inspired. I wish everyone the best.

[christykoeb21]

Have we thought of any Wii Challenges? I need to get moving on mine. I did the Biggest Loser game for a little the other night. I didn't get to finish my workout though because my husband called. I don't know if was right tho because it never stopped and Bob's voice kept coming on saying this segments almost over keep going like 10 million times! lol

[tazgirl31]

Ryleighsmommy, that's not a bad gain from eating out! U will lose that fast! And congrats on sticking with ur plan the last 6 days! Just continue to stay focused and u will be 160 or less when u and Tex meet up! I think that is something exciting to look forward to for both of u all and it will help u both get there!!!! Taz

[ryleighsmommy15]

Taz you have done an amazing job with your weight loss and keeping it off. I think this forum keeps me motivated because i know i am going to be checking in with all of you ladies and well i dont want to report a heavier weight. So today i busted butt working out and did the wii fit for even longer then normal since i ate out last night and just for the heck of it i decided to weigh and it was 2 lbs lighter so we will see what tomorrow morning brings when i weigh in.

Finally took the xmas tree down and brought my eliptical back into the living room so i am hoping to get on it at least 3 times a week also.

[ethansmommy23]

well i had been going to the gym everyday this week but yesterday i lied down to take a nap when the kids took a nap and when i woke up i was SICK... i couldn't even keep water down last night i don't know what was wrong with me... today i've had a pack of skittles (i know 250 empty calories isn't good) and a diet coke so i'm feeling a bit better... on the bright side i lost like 2.5 lbs yesterday... i'm going to try to make a really good salad for dinner tonight.. i'm way under calories for the day but i didn't feel good enough to eat regular meals and snacks..

[momatude]

I don't know what is wrong with me...I started in July, was good for a week, then didn't take my pills. Since July, it' been the same every month-- I take a pill here and there...one in the morning, then I never get back to the second pill, then I skip days on end and take one. I

I haven't lost a pound and am probably up from my starting weight from the holidays. I looked at the profiles those who started around the same time...they've met their goals and look great.

I started today. I hope I can continue ( awakened at 11 a.m. today--- up all night with daughter's sleepover)...so only one pill today. Tomorrow I will do this right-- I'm afraid the doctor will stop giving me the meds because it's been more than 3 months.

I'm on 15mg twice a day. When is the latest you can take the second pill?

Thanks and I hope we all lose the weight --edit: realized I started in June...even worse

[s_mkalfred]

I can't believe I missed this thread! I get on at least every other day and this is the first time I've seen this thread! I think it's great. It took me a while to read everything and get caught up lol!

I do need to say you misunderstood me though I did feel unwelcome last year when I first started posting, but that has changed dramaticlly in the last three months! Although there hasn't been many people posting, everyone who has, has been amazing and helpful and very welcoming!

I love the idea of this thread and I will keep checking and reading and posting here as well!

[SandieB]

I have been reading posts for years... but for some reason never posted. This is my third time on phentermine in 3 years... after getting married I put on 40 lbs... then after kid 1 I gained 90 lbs! Kid 2 I still had not lost it all and gained another 87 lbs! I delivered 11/19/09 at 290! I lost a lot right away... but started back on phen 12/21/09.

I have this dream of weighing 180 on my 27th Bday in May. Big goal... but I know I can and will do it. So I finally broke down and realized I needed support. Here I am... excited for the journey ahead!

[DoNiSe2009]

I have had a cold ( non stop blowing my nose ugh ) for over a week UGH stupid head cold driving me nuts!
hoping it goes away soon so i can get back to the gym on Monday!!!

hope everyone had a good 1st day of 2010! we slept in and was lazy most of the day I had to go to lowes to pick up the grill i got hubby for his bday! just got out of a warm relaxing bath with a good book and now heading to bed here in a few mins!

[s_mkalfred]

I have been reading posts for years... but for some reason never posted. This is my third time on phentermine in 3 years... after getting married I put on 40 lbs... then after kid 1 I gained 90 lbs! Kid 2 I still had not lost it all and gained another 87 lbs! I delivered 11/19/09 at 290! I lost a lot right away... but started back on phen 12/21/09.

I have this dream of weighing 180 on my 27th Bday in May. Big goal... but I know I can and will do it. So I finally broke down and realized I needed support. Here I am... excited for the journey ahead!

Welcome Sandie. I'm glad you finally decided to start posting! I truely believe that the people who get on here and post regularly and hold themselves accountable are the most likely to succeed!

I wish you luck in all your goals!

[ethansmommy23]

sandie i know what u mean, i gained between 85-90 lbs with my first as well.. and yes that's a big goal for just a few months and it's going to take some serious support and dedication but stay on here bc it's a good place to get motivation and amazing tips!

[married2asoldier]

I have been reading posts for years... but for some reason never posted. This is my third time on phentermine in 3 years... after getting married I put on 40 lbs... then after kid 1 I gained 90 lbs! Kid 2 I still had not lost it all and gained another 87 lbs! I delivered 11/19/09 at 290! I lost a lot right away... but started back on phen 12/21/09.

I have this dream of weighing 180 on my 27th Bday in May. Big goal... but I know I can and will do it. So I finally broke down and realized I needed support. Here I am... excited for the journey ahead!

I feel ya on the big gain with the first and not losing it before the second was concieved. Thats kinda how I got to where I was and then I just couldn't shake the weight. Good Luck and keep coming back and posting its really helpful on keeping ya on track at least thats the way I feel

[texasbeauty1982]

SANDIE- With my 1st pregnancy, I was so sick all the time that anything and everything I ate or drank, I threw up..I had a hard 1st pregnancy for some reason, my water broke at 29wks so I was tiny after he came out..it was my 2ND child that did me in! lol I went from 120 to 196 before he came out on time! lol then I managed to lose 53lbs of that and went to 143lbs but that is actually around my ideal weight so it was good...when I was smaller than that, ppl thought I had an eat disorder (such morons..) but then I got a divorce and eventually re-married and the stress of that marriage made me GAIN! I blew up to 215 before he told me how gross I was and cheated and left me and ever since then (that was in 2006-2007) I have STRUGGLED with my weight...I havent gotten below 180 b4 I gain it all back and more...When I lost that 53lbs, I was so dedicated to losing weight..I gave up soda, fast food, u name it, I got rid of it, and it just melted off! But I havent been able to let go of those yummy things since then...But Im trying to now...and this is going to sound funny, but if I can actually tell my bf to take my cheesecake home then I think I might be just fine this time around! lmao I was looking forward to that cheesecake! Im not perfect, so I know I will eat poorly sometimes but as long as I do it in moderation, then I will be ok and so will u...Im glad u joined us, cuz there is ALWAYS someone thats in the same situation as u or close to it...If u can, PM a few of us and see if anyone is looking for a buddy to KIT with so u dont fall off the wagon...Thats what I did with RYLEIGHSMOMMY...She and I have been talking back and forth for over a year now and she has been awesome...Having PHRENDS and the extra support of a buddy really helps...good luck u can do it!!

DONISE- sorry ur sick...I was soooo sick a few wks ago I had to be put on steriods and anti-biotics and codiene!! (sp?) I hope u feel better soon so u can get back to the gym!

S_MKALFRED- oh sorry! lol well, u will always be welcome here no matter what

MOMATUDE- dont worry...I've been there and done that too! lol I take a pill here then forget and eventually stop, then try again and OOPS! forgot again or said s*c*r*e*w it AGAIN! lol I've been doing this for over a year now and Im done cheating myself and wasting money on the doc and phen! lol Im in it to win it this time. I might not be able to go to the doc every month to get my phen and if that happens then I will just keep eating right and exercising till I can get to the doc...I HOPE that doesnt happen becuz phen is a big help for me in controlling my appetite..without it I feel like I can AND will eat a cow! With it though, I have to FORCE myself to eat and all the fatty foods just dont look good to me. Im hoping to eventually learn all this on my own so I dont depend on the phen anymore.

Anyways, so Im down to 241.2 today which means I have lost 8.4lbs in 3 days My goal was to reach 240 by 1/15/10 but seeing that Im only 1.2lbs away from that goal, I think I will hit it lol I got on my Wii Fit yesterday and boy did it hurt! lmao I did the hula hoops first, just to get a feel for it and a little warm up action and then I ran, and did an obstacle course and by then, I had broken a mad sweat and my legs were burning!! I was going to do it again last night b4 bed but my legs were so sore they wouldnt work! lol So after my kids finish their movie, I am going to get on again. Ok, I have talked enough on here..hehe..sorry...have a good day ladies!!

[ryleighsmommy15]

Good morning everyone... so the scale says i lost 2.4lbs today glad to see that having olive garden didnt damage my weight loss for this week. only 8 more lbs to go and im back in Onderland. well have a great day everyone.

[geminihoney]

I havent read all the replies to this thread yet but i am soo in! I joined back n 08 and stopped coming on here bc there wasnt a lot of activity but when it was it was so encouraging to see people in the same boat as me! Im soo looking forward to getn started on this journey with all of u!