New Year, New Thread, New EVERYTHING

**ethansmommy23** · January 2nd, 2010, 02:32 PM

i had a great workout this morning!! i could tell that i had just gotten over a bug though bc i was kinda weak on the treadmill so since i had to jog most of the time on there and never really got to run at a decent pace i had to add an extra 15 mins to my cardio just to burn the extra calories but that was fine with me.. i feel pretty decent now though so i'm going to get up and do some cleaning that's been piling up. i'll probably burn more calories doing that than i did at the gym.. hope everyone's doing good and sticking to their plan today!

**LindsayBo** · January 2nd, 2010, 02:56 PM

Hi girls, Idk if anyone will remember me since i've been MIA forever but anyways...My names Lindsay. I started dec 14th of 08 at 233, got down to 173 & maintained that until i decided to go into a deep depression, divorce my husband, move myself & my 2 kids across the country to Colorado & replace my 120oz of water minimum/day with alcohol. Oh & become a junk food addict all over again. So i sit here at 193, no phen & thinking about ordering pizza :/ I won't though..I don't consider my 1st round with Phen a failure because i know i need to get back in the game now instead of boohoo over the regained weight & the decisions i made due to temporary insanity. Ive moved back where i belong, and put a halt on the divorce. I realized that it wasn't him, or this boring town that i was running from. It was myself. So tomorrow, (which sounds so procrastinatory) i vow to myself to begin trying to piece my life & my body back together. Ive done it before, i know i can do it again & with the help of all you phrends, i'll get to my goal! (which is 173 for the moment) Take care dolls, I've missed ya!

**ryleighsmommy15** · January 2nd, 2010, 03:14 PM

Welcome back Lindsay I know life can def put a halt on your weight loss and it seems like you have gone through a lot this past year. Well its a new year and now is the time to take control over all the things that have controlled you. I know you can do, I hope everything falls into place for you this year.

**xblackbettyx** · January 2nd, 2010, 04:32 PM

I think falling off the bandwagon is natural, sometimes the motivation is just not there; however, I think everyone (including myself) just needs to realize it and move on and get back on the bandwagon quickly.

I think the best solution when you consciously get off the bandwagon is to decide how many lbs you will let yourself gain before doing something about it. Lets say you weigh 200 and lose 40lbs. You weigh 160 and the holidays are coming up. You've been good all year but want to give yourself some slack so you decide you will gain no more than 5lbs before jumping off the "bad" bandwagon and getting back onto the good one. I know it is kind of yo-yoing but as long as it is not a super huge gain I don't think it would be horrible once a year.

**texasbeauty1982** · January 2nd, 2010, 04:53 PM

LINDSAY- Welcome back

geesh, I thought my year was pretty stressful (good, but stressful) but urs was way worse! Im glad u finally found what the real problem was and are starting to resolve those problems...U can do it this time..good luck!

**ethansmommy23** · January 2nd, 2010, 05:14 PM

welcome back lindsay!

**Gia0205** · January 2nd, 2010, 05:28 PM

on track here and happy 2010~ kept off weight this year and maintained over the holidays. FIRST time in 10 years. Down over 60+ pounds. about 10-15 more to go. From a size 22/24 to a 14. Off all my meds for BP now! No more cholesterol med either. Went from 311 to 160 (last blood work proved my success) SO happy to have a supportive group here. Keep it up--this is OUR year. Best to all, Gia

**thinagainby30** · January 2nd, 2010, 07:19 PM

hello everyone and happy new year I am no longer completely anonymous. I am sad to say, I may have only gained 5bls but I lost serious muscle and have gained about 1.5 inches on my waist. UGH the waist is so hard for me loose from, took forever for me to loose an inch.

ok no more whining for me and no more comfort foods (I have been very homesick). No more excuses either today I jogged a lil more than a mile tomorrow I jog and do a work out DVD.

I am also back to counting/measuring only prob is I don't have a scale. I moved from CA to NC figured it would break on the way (my stuff came by freight) so I gave it away.

The scale I had and want again is close to $40 and I am poor, poor, poor right now. I do have a scale at work so I will have to use that for now. I have no clue how accurate it is...but its all I got!

Like I said I am not making any more excuses gym or no gym (but hopefully really really soon)

Hope every one else is sticking to their new plans

**LindsayBo** · January 2nd, 2010, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the warm welcomes! Got my phen today & i'm ready to begin again! Everyone looks awesome!! I'm pretty excited to get going hence all the "!" lol.

**ethansmommy23** · January 2nd, 2010, 11:18 PM

lindsay do u work out on post? i go to the y in hopkinsville and their daycare is amazing and it's not very busy (which is what i LOVE about it!)

**mscasanova** · January 3rd, 2010, 03:29 AM

Hey everyone! Im just gonna throw my little story in here too...

I started Phen on 11/11/09 I have lost about 26 pounds so far. I started at 258 my highest! I want to be around 160-170... Then I will figure out from there where to go. I really want to be in a size 10-ish. I really dont care about the number on the scale so much as how I feel and how my clothes fit. I cant remember the last time I was a size 10!

My first month I lost a whopping 19 pounds... This month, well not so good, only about 7lbs I still have 9 days til my 2nd month is up... Im pretty sure Im at a plateau but not sure since TOM just showed up... I have been drinking lots of water this past week esp just to make sure its not water weight. I was really hoping to be closer to 35 lbs down by the end of month 2...

I also need to get my butt in gear I was doing really well with 45 mins of cardio everyday along with a little strength training but then Christmas happened and family was here 24/7 so I have been slacking...

On a Happy Note:
I got rid of all my 24's and most of my 22's and a lot of my larger tops... That was a GREAT feeling... I dug out my 20's and my ultimate favorite pair [Silver Jeans bootcut low rise] Fit like a CHARM! no muffin top

Cant wait til my Levis fit again...

Happy New Year Everyone and We can do it! 2010 is OUR year!

**allylynn** · January 3rd, 2010, 04:06 AM

Glad for 2010! I've enjoyed reading many of the posts in this thread and will continue to read them. I do think this forum and support is great tools.

**texasbeauty1982** · January 3rd, 2010, 10:22 AM

Good Morning! So yesterday after my morning wii fit session, my bf came over and we had a little wii challenge going on lol We competed so hard against each other too it was hilarious! We did the Archery, the bicycle, and we bowled our butts off and guess what?? lmao I WON EVERY TIME! lol He just couldnt get a break, so he says there will be a rematch which means I need to keep practicing

It was fun...

MSCASANOVA- Welcome! Good job on the weightloss so far!! U r doing great!

**ryleighsmommy15** · January 3rd, 2010, 11:27 AM

Good morning ladies. So i set my goal to be down below 210 by monday and well its sunday and the scales reads 206.1 I am thrilled. just wanted to let you ladies know what my doctor told me for the ones that are feeling discouraged with how fast they are losing. I see me lose 8-10 lbs a month. That if i lose less then 6 there is a problem with my eating habits and that if i lose around 20 there is a problem too that i am not eating enough. She also said this does not include the first month as you tend to lose more weight.

Just think if you lose 8 lbs a month then by new years you will be almost 100 lbs lighter.To be exact youll be 96 lbs lighter. That is a great amount of weight to lose in one year. So keep your heads up and dont get discouraged.

**LindsayBo** · January 3rd, 2010, 11:47 AM

Hey there everyone!

Ethansmommy- I just got back into town so i haven't started working out anywhere yet. My son played soccer at the Y in Hoptown & it seemed like a great place to go! I think i'll check it out, Is it expensive?

**rbrtsbnn** · January 3rd, 2010, 12:09 PM

Hey ladies, just wanted to stop in and say i am very proud of all of you. You guys are the ones who inspire me. I am taking phendimetrazine and so far have lost 21 lbs in 1 month. It really is getting harder for me because I didnt even have to excercise that month now the weight has come to a stand still and i know it is eminent. I started at 202 and now am at 181. My long term goal is 140 by the end of April and it is not looking to good right now. I have posted before but cant seem to get any replies or support so I am wishing that this one will get some replies. I really need someone to talk to on here. I cant afford a wii so that is out of the question. My kids are 3 and 6 and I have no babysitter so i just try to take them outside and play with them but thats not alot of cardio i dont guess. Anyone have any suggestions? I do have an Ab Circle but thats not enough. My doc only requires a 2 lb weight loss every 2 weeks but that does not satisfy me. Seems like I should lose more. I have no problem with appetite or eating what I am supposed to just the excercise part. Pleas someone HELP!!!

**christykoeb21** · January 3rd, 2010, 12:18 PM

Still haven't gotten back on my Wii Fit! BAD ME! lol I'm gonna start my phen tomorrow again and hopefully I see a loss anyway. I also bought me some vitamins and some 5 HTP to help keep my moods under control. I owe it to my kids to be a better person and a happier one too.

**christykoeb21** · January 3rd, 2010, 12:31 PM

Have you tried the 30 day Shred? It's a really good workout. I would do it and it works. I don't do it anymore because no matter how light on the cardio and what not I still get sick to my stomach. But not everyone does. You will need hand weights 3lbs would probably be enough for right now. Anyway you should try that. It's only about 10 bucks at Wal Mart.

**LindsayBo** · January 3rd, 2010, 12:52 PM

Yep, that's what I was gonna suggest, the 30 day Shred. Worked pretty great for me! And a Wii fit is out of the question for me right now also. 21lbs in a month is awesome!!!

**Gia0205** · January 3rd, 2010, 01:04 PM

Just to add on...I got the Biggest Loser for wii...LOVE it..it is fun and can be as challenging as you want. I really feel that the gym/wii/turbo jam and my stability ball will help me reshape my body. After two kids and at almost 42, my body does not bounce back like it used to. SO glad that I have the phen to help kick start. I have been on and off for the last 6 months but really took a break on and off for the last two weeks. I think I was able to maintain and look forward to the phen boost tomorrow...did not take for four days and I was a little more hungry! Good luck--new year, new us! I really want to get close to goal in the next 6 weeks. On February 10th, it will be my year anniversary for my new healthy life. Thanks again for all the posts. I love checking in! Best to all and stick with the plan. Off to journal my food! :-)

**thinagainby30** · January 3rd, 2010, 01:59 PM

my plans for today include a mile jog followed by 30 min shred. I am going home for a visit in a few weeks don't need anyone thinking my weight is already coming back. I am not going to let all the weight come back I will keep fighting!

I have also decided my cutoff is 5lbs-7lbs as far as how much I can allow myself to gain

**s_mkalfred** · January 3rd, 2010, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by rbrtsbnn

Hey ladies, just wanted to stop in and say i am very proud of all of you. You guys are the ones who inspire me. I am taking phendimetrazine and so far have lost 21 lbs in 1 month. It really is getting harder for me because I didnt even have to excercise that month now the weight has come to a stand still and i know it is eminent. I started at 202 and now am at 181. My long term goal is 140 by the end of April and it is not looking to good right now. I have posted before but cant seem to get any replies or support so I am wishing that this one will get some replies. I really need someone to talk to on here. I cant afford a wii so that is out of the question. My kids are 3 and 6 and I have no babysitter so i just try to take them outside and play with them but thats not alot of cardio i dont guess. Anyone have any suggestions? I do have an Ab Circle but thats not enough. My doc only requires a 2 lb weight loss every 2 weeks but that does not satisfy me. Seems like I should lose more. I have no problem with appetite or eating what I am supposed to just the excercise part. Pleas someone HELP!!!

I wanted to respond to you directly so I will probably also send you a PM and a friends request. When I first started Phen in Sept of 2008 I came to this site and found it so useful. However, I also felt like I didn't get any direct support from anyone. I tried posting threads and many of them went unreplied. I think it was just the time of year and that there weren't many people posting at the time or something along those lines. I have had much better results with this site this time around and especially right now, there are so many people posting right now I have a hard time keeping up with all the threads lol. I'm confident that you will get the support you need if you hang in there. For the rest, I will send you a PM

To Everyone Else... The amount of weight I will allow myself to gain before kicking any slack into high gear is only 3 pounds right now, if even that. Once I reach my goal I will give myself a five pound give. Five up or five down. Right now I weigh myself daily, but only compare it with a previous weight once a week (saturdays are official weigh in days for me. Once i reach my goal I plan to only weigh myself once a week and if I see a big increase I'll get myself in gear.

**fabulous5** · January 3rd, 2010, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by rbrtsbnn

Hey ladies, just wanted to stop in and say i am very proud of all of you. You guys are the ones who inspire me. I am taking phendimetrazine and so far have lost 21 lbs in 1 month. It really is getting harder for me because I didnt even have to excercise that month now the weight has come to a stand still and i know it is eminent. I started at 202 and now am at 181. My long term goal is 140 by the end of April and it is not looking to good right now. I have posted before but cant seem to get any replies or support so I am wishing that this one will get some replies. I really need someone to talk to on here. I cant afford a wii so that is out of the question. My kids are 3 and 6 and I have no babysitter so i just try to take them outside and play with them but thats not alot of cardio i dont guess. Anyone have any suggestions? I do have an Ab Circle but thats not enough. My doc only requires a 2 lb weight loss every 2 weeks but that does not satisfy me. Seems like I should lose more. I have no problem with appetite or eating what I am supposed to just the excercise part. Pleas someone HELP!!!

Hello there. I have some suggestion's for you. Do you have a jump rope or maybe one of the kids? Jump roping for 10 minutes can burn up to 100 calories. It's not the easiest thing to do but you can do it in one minute increments ten times. doing lunges are great because they work your largest muscle which burns more calories. Try lemon in your water everyday. Do you have a YMCA around you, they have daycare. And if you cant afford it ask for financial help. Thats what I did. We have 5 children and could never afford a membership. We qualified for 85% of it, so we only paid 72 dollars for the whole year and my kids get to do all sports for $20 and summer camp for $20 a week vs $120.

Great job on your weight loss, and I'm here to support you when ever you need it!!!

**mscasanova** · January 3rd, 2010, 02:52 PM

I really think I need to get a gym pass again, the thing is Ive tried out 24 hr fitness, Ballys, LA Fitness and a smaller gym and its always the same at all of them way over crowded and full of perverted guys who watch EVERYTHING you do... Im not very self conscious but having someone watch every move you make is creepy!

Walking around my neighborhood is fine as long as it isnt dark bc there are some creepers that hang out around the park and they dont even live here!

I know I would do better if I went some where to work out... I think Im gonna check out the Y....

Just wanted to rant

**tazgirl31** · January 3rd, 2010, 03:17 PM

Hey everyone!! Looks like Lots of People r posting regulary that's awesome to see!! I woke up to lots of snow today n it's still coming down

I need sunshine so bad I can't wait to get back to walking this summer, I have a gym membership but haven't went in over 6 months ugh such a waste of money ! I'm gonna make myself go back this month! As I want to lose this last bit and keep it off plus I need to tone up! Anyways just wanted to check in, I'm going to only allow myself to gain 2 pounds once I get to goal,I'm thinking about switching my goal weight to 130 instead of 140 that way I have a 10 pound wiggle room although I don't want to use it! Idk I will see when I get to goal!!! Taz

**thinagainby30** · January 3rd, 2010, 03:50 PM

I recently canceled my gym membership when I moved and have not been able to get another one going. When I did go to the gym I did the group exercise classes they helped me a lot! I could not afford a personal trainer and at times it was the next best thing. I like the extra push I am given in class I had some great instructors. I saw some of my greatest results in my Strength Endurance Training lots of cardio, hand weights and barbell. Mostly women in the classes I found a nice corner in the back right next to the mirror so I could watch my form. I highly recommend those types of classes if you have a gym that offers them.

The 30 day shred is pretty much the same philosophy I am not sure if 20 min is a long enough work out for me though. I am used to hour long classes a minimum of 4 days a week. I have to say the group ex kept my interest the longest out of everything I have tried.

**DoNiSe2009** · January 3rd, 2010, 04:26 PM

i need to start the 30day shred again was at level 2 but probably going to restart at level 1 lol
and if anyone has a planet fitness around i just joined here and its a really nice gym!

**texasbeauty1982** · January 3rd, 2010, 04:29 PM

RBRTSBNN- I was also going to suggest the YMCA...Like fab said, they offer financial assistance and in return, they ask for a few hrs of volunteer services for the year (no more than 6hrs total) I just applied and Im waiting for their response and I know I will get approved, I just dont know how much yet..Once I get approved though, my kids will definetly be using the daycare while I work out. THAT is my biggest problem. I have no family out here in Texas so Im by myself and I cant afford after school daycare or to find a baby-sitter for an hour or two a day. So I cant wait to take advantage of it when I get it. Other things u can do are: Taebo dvd's, Dance dvd's, the 30 day shred and more...I know its hard especially when u have kids to take care of like I do, but if u really want to do this right, then u'll find a way to

Good Luck! Keep us posted k?

THINAGAIN- holy crap, u arent kidding about the exercise classes...B4 my kids moved back in with me permanently, I had a gym membership and loved to take the Advanced Spin Class and the Boot Camp Class becuz it was 1 hour of hard core cardio and another intense hour of strength training a few times a week...Thats the way to go if u can!! We would burn 900 calories in the 1 hour spin class (we had an ex-drill sgt as our instructor lol) so I shed weight fast, but didnt stick with it..I wish I did!!! It was fun!!

**texasbeauty1982** · January 3rd, 2010, 04:32 PM

DONISE- I'll do the 30 day shred with you if u want?? I need that extra kick in the butt right now and having someone do it with me would keep me from slipping up too much on it lol I want to see if I can really get as good of results as Jillian says I can if I do it for 30 days

Anyone else want to do it too??? Its a cheap dvd u can buy at walmart or on amazon if u dont have it!!

**ethansmommy23** · January 3rd, 2010, 04:34 PM

lindsay- it's 49 a month for a family plan (pro-rated if u join in the middle/end of the month) plus a 90 joining fee (u can split that into 3 monthly payments if u want though).

**rbrtsbnn** · January 3rd, 2010, 08:51 PM

TEXASBEAUTY- I am also in texas, what city are you near? I think i will try to get that 30 day shred. I was researching it online and ppl were saying that they only lost about 4-6 lbs in that month. is that true. my goal is to lose 10 lbs each month til the end of april. I dont think that is to much is it?

**texasbeauty1982** · January 4th, 2010, 10:09 AM

RB- I am in Tyler. I think u can lose the 10lbs a month as long as u eat right and exercise regularly...I am hoping to lose 10lbs this month too, if not more...I am also doing the wii fit so I will be getting a lot of exercise in. Im starting the 30 day shred today.

I hit my 1st goal!! woo hoo!! Im down to 240.4!! Now, to be at 230 by the end of Jan...

**Honeybaby** · January 4th, 2010, 10:27 AM

Hey everyone! I hope everyone is doing great. I started back on Phen as of Thursday, December 31st. I also completely weaned my daughter off of nursing!! I figured since I took Phen that Thursday I wasn't going to nurse her at night. She is only chewing on her fingers at the moment rather than ****ing her thumb so that's awesome. And she's doing great. I notice that since I started taking Phen again the last few days I have seen a drastic weightloss in water weight. I had lost 12lbs but gained some of it back over Christmas break. Now the scales are saying I have lost 13.5lbs (since the beginning of November). WOO HOO! I am sure that's mostly water weight, but it's still exciting.

It looks like everyone is doing a great job. I'm so proud of all of you. Congratulations on all of your success!!! Keep it up and keep us posted!!!

**ryleighsmommy15** · January 4th, 2010, 11:39 AM

Good morning ladies. So i met my goal for the week. I wanted to be below 210 and i made it im weighing in this morning at 205.9. So i decided that my new goal for monday is to be 202. I think that should be managable. Im setting small goals so i dont set myself up for failure. Today im gonna take it light on the exercise since im not feeling so well. keep up the great job ladies.

**JustaRandomGirl** · January 4th, 2010, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by msmil

Howdy Texas! Im still around and glad you are too. I'd like to say i reached my goal and have gotten on with my skinny life, but thats not the case. Struggleing with two major problems: 1. laziness/lack of motivation. i just dont want to work out.. firstly, i dont like it, and secondly even when i have put my energy into it, nothing ever seems to change. I think if i stuck with it for a month and saw some good things happening, that would give me the gusto to keep on going.. but, that doesnt happen. body still looks gross whether i work out or not, so whats the point? Granted, i feel physically better and better about myself when i exercise, but im not doing this for my health.. Its pure vanity, and in that regard, working out has done little to nothing for me. Next thing im struggleing with: sugar addiction. I love sugar, and the bulk of my calorie intake comes form it, probably. i dont know for sure bcz i dont keep a food diary.. why would i when i know i just consumed a bunch of empty calories? Then i'd be forced to admitt i have a probelm, that i phucked up. So, a typical day of eating for me looks like this: breakfast-coffee. lunch-egg white omlette snack- whatever junky, sugary food i have in the house that day. and not eaten in one sitting either, taken in over the span of a few hours, one guitly little bite at a time. Dinner, salad, low-cal soup or a baby-sized plate of whatever thing i cooked for the family to eat.. sometimes both. Evening snack- peice of fruit, followed by a bowl of ice cream, or candy, or baked goods.. then another serving, and sometimes, another serving after that. Then i go to bed feeling fat, distgusting and defeted and pray that God give me the stregth to change my bad habits, but he doesnt, leaves it on my shoulders. Tell myself everyday that tomorrow will be different, that tomorrow will be the day i rally up and get my chit together once and for all. Some days, i am sucessful, but it never lasts too long. These habits have been long-standing and no matter what tactic i use, i have never been able to make a change stick. So, thats why i dont post too much. Really nothing to say, no awesome success to speak about. I am in no way qualified to give someone else advice.. i think there are very few of us out there who are clueless about 'what' to do to lose weigt, but a whole lot of us who have a problem getting it done. And on that point, im probably the worse one on the whole board. But somehow thru all of this, i managed to get and keep my weight around 155, just 15 pounds away from my goal. But to me, that 15 lbs feels so far out of my reach, might as well be a million. To get it off would mean i need to totally revamp my lifestyle and atittude in general. I can be a feisty and scrappy type of chick at times, but this time i dont feel like i have it in me to fight.

Anyways... wow ok. You said we could rant here so there ya go!

Glad you got your kids back tex.

Hmm, we just might be twins separated at birth...... You just said it all.. That is why I think that I have only lost 24 lbs (28 but then gained 4 back) in the last 139 days! I make good choices, document calories well during the day, do the water (during the work week), and I have been running religiously. But when I get home: I totally graze on crap! In the middle of the night, I get up and graze some more. Those habits have been the hardest for me to break. Also, I have been indulging in drinks that are unhealthy the past month.

I love that I have been running. It scucks sometimes, but I always feel better after I do it. I haven't ran since 12-23 because OKC got a HUGE snow storm and it's still a mess here. But I am getting to it today. I just hope the track I run on is clear of "ice".

Girlfriend, you totally took the words and thoughts out of my head

All I know is that I am ok with the weight coming off slow now (not this slow) but I am like you, my main reason is for vanity. I am too pretty to be this heavy, not to sound conceited, but its the way it is.

The phen isn't working as good, I have taken it intermittently for the past couple of weeks. I didn't go to the doc in December, but I am too scared to take too big of a break, but I really think I need it to get the "boost" when I start to take it again.

*sigh* Let's all hold each other accountable. Lets share our successes, and when we make one good decision that deters us from the bad habits: PLEASE tell us how you did it. For instance, I SOOOO want to not graze like a doofus when I get home and in the middle of the night. Because my good efforts during the day have been ruined. If you know tips and tricks to keep from doing that, then please share

Good luck to us all ladies, we can do this and we are worth every bit of it. If you have kids, then they deserve to have healthy parents who have the energy to play with them.