For those with a STARTING weight of 175 and under...

**SWEETJAS** · February 13th, 2010, 02:18 AM

Tell me your experience

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What mg of Phen are you on?

How much did you lose the first week and how much have you lost so far?

How long have you been taking phen?

What do you eat in a day?

What is your work out?

Thanks and happy posting

**SWEETJAS** · February 13th, 2010, 05:19 PM

No one

? I will wait patiently

**dallasm25** · February 13th, 2010, 07:49 PM

hello i was on 37.5
i lost 10 in the first week
i took it for 2 months and stopped and need to get back on...
when i was on it i rarely ate
i ran alot....
i was on a routine and sadly fell off but from exsperience when you fall off the wagon its harder.... so never stop keep going cause sadly i should be at my goal.

**lilmama11** · February 13th, 2010, 08:22 PM

I'm on half a 37.5mg once a day. I've been on it for a month this coming Monday and so far I have lost 8.5lbs, I'm pushin for another 1.5lbs by Monday though. I try to do atleast 30min of exercise atleast 5 days a week. My dr has me on a 1000 cal diet so I just eat within that, sometimes I go a little over but not lately. The first week I lost about 3lbs.

I've lost a lot morethen I thought id lose so soon since I don't really have much to lose.

**weathergrl** · February 14th, 2010, 12:06 PM

Hi!

I am on 37.5 mg, once a day
The first week I was on it I lossed about 5 lbs. Overall, I've lost 25ish lbs. on Phen

I started Phen Aug '09 and took it for 2 months and then stopped in October. I just got back on it this month (Feb).

What I eat in a day:
I have a protein bar for b'fast (I don't like b'fast and I'm never hungry for it so I just keep these on hand for that).
For lunch I have a grilled chicken breast in a whole wheat tortilla with light sour cream and chopped up spinach. Sometimes I put the chicken on regular sandwich bread and add cheese.
Mid afternoon I have some piece of fruit or yogurt
Dinner, I kind of eat whatever but watch my portions. I try to keep it to one protein, one carb, and a vegetable.

I work out in the morning and do one hour of cardio and 30-45 minutes of weights 2-3 times a week. If I don't do weights that day, I just do my hour of cardio.

**cgdavis** · February 14th, 2010, 10:03 PM

did you guys find it hard to get a prescription? did you just come out and ask? i had a dr. at home who would prescribe to me, but we have moved and I dont know any drs. and not sure how to go around getting a presription?

**lilmama11** · February 14th, 2010, 10:33 PM

I'm actually going to a weightloss dr because my dr would have probably said no. I think your more likely to get it from a clinic then a regular dr especially if you don't have much to lose. The weightloss clinis I go to said they have people that have anywhere from 20lbs-200lbs to lose come in. They don't make me feel like a "skinny b*tch" (I'm not skinny but someone that's bigger then me might wonder why I'm trying to get this extra weight off) just because I don't have hundreds of pounds to lose.

I actually really like the place I go because they don't make it seem like its all about the money by just giving it to anyone. They actually do an ekg, ask about your health and do blood work. I know of some places that are like "you wanna lose weight? You have money? Ok, here's the phen, cya!"

**greenapplegirl77** · February 15th, 2010, 12:34 AM

The clinic I went to the last time I was on phen was like that. You got then money, here is the phen. I go to my local med clinic now, but they still seem to give r x s pretty freely.

**kartersmomma84** · February 15th, 2010, 01:48 AM

I started out at 176 lbs after my baby

, been working all year to get down to 150lbs. On my way to my goal but felt like I needed help to get the last 15 lbs. off..... I start my phen next week i will let you guys know how it goes : )

**weathergrl** · February 15th, 2010, 04:12 PM

My best friend who lives out of town told me about Phen and she was taking it and loved it. She got it from a weight loss doctor there. I'd never heard of it but like Kartersmomma84 I was really struggling with baby weight so I made an appt with my family practitioner and asked them if I could have a prescription for it. They told me no flat out. They did agree I was over weight and that my BMI was too high but that Phentermine was not safe and it was only for those who were clinically obese. So I then found another doctor (family practitioner also) and he gave me a prescription for 2 months. He explained that the script was just to "jump start" my weight loss and help rev up my thyroid. (I am hypothyroid). So for those 2 months, I loved it but went about it all wrong... hardly ate, didn't drink enough water, etc. But I still lost 15 - 20lbs.

So 4 months later, I gained 5ish lbs back and knew my reg dr. wouldn't precribe me any more so I found a weight loss clinic not too far from me and went there. They do blood work, get you with a nutritionist/dietician, teach you good eating habits, portion control, etc. They seem to really care about your overall health and wellness. The dr. there told me straight up that my normal weight range is 125lbs - 140 so I needed to choose a goal within that. He also told me that he would only prescribe Phen for 6 months at a time and that he required 3 month breaks after 6 months.

I really believe that it doesn't matter how many pounds you have to lose in order to be healthy - it still affects your self esteem, your health, and overall mental well being when you're overweight. I know we are all hard on ourselves but we should be so proud that we are so determined to be physically fit and mentally healthy! Kudos to everyone for even setting a goal - it's hard to admit you're not where you should be!

**SWEETJAS** · February 15th, 2010, 11:49 PM

Thank you everyone for your responses!!!!!!! I really love how everyone shares their REAL experiences with other members. I have been on this board for years and the unity never changes.

Well..... geez, from what I gather it is easier to get into heaven then to get a scrip for phen lol! My doctor give every patient 18mg (half of a 37.5mg a day) no matter what

. I think I will try a weight loss clinic because that amount stopped working for me and she refused to up me to 30mg. I feel a little better knowing that I am not the only one who has been a slow loser. I wish we could all lose 7lbs a week or more I started this thread because I was starting to think "the less you have to lose the longer it takes"...guess I was right.

So I figure we have to work a little harder. I was hoping to lose 35lbs in 3 months like my doctor told me I had to do. I have been having trouble because she prescribed me half of a 37.5mg a day. The problem is that they wear off 6-8hrs after I take it, so what's the point? Sigh

I know we can do it, we just have to find what works for us! Keep sharing, this is really helping

!

**kartersmomma84** · February 16th, 2010, 01:13 AM

ok so i got my phen.... but i also ordered the hcg.... i think i am going to start the hcg and see how it goes. me and my sister in law are doing it together. if anyone has tried it let me know how your experience went. if not, i will let you know how mine goes! : )

**lilmama11** · February 16th, 2010, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by kartersmomma84

ok so i got my phen.... but i also ordered the hcg.... i think i am going to start the hcg and see how it goes. me and my sister in law are doing it together. if anyone has tried it let me know how your experience went. if not, i will let you know how mine goes! : )

I just ordered some hcg too! I didn't think I could stick to a 500 cal diet but between the phen, taking care of two small children and working, I've been just barely eating more then that a day anyway. I only need to lose about 14 more pounds to get to my pre pregnancy weight and 24 more pounds to get to my pre-prepregnancy weight, which would be wonderful. But now I just have to figure out when to start it. I think I should be off my period in a few days but it could take up to 14days to get it and by that time it'll be almost time for my period and then it'll almost be my birthday. So hopefully it doesn't really take 14 days to get it.

Sweetjas, I'm taking half a 37.5mg pill and I too feel lioke it wears off kinda soon but my dr said if I can be hungry and still make healthy food choices, that's good. Because that way when I stop the phen it won't be hard to keep making healthy choices.

**SWEETJAS** · February 16th, 2010, 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by lilmama11

I just ordered some hcg too! I didn't think I could stick to a 500 cal diet but between the phen, taking care of two small children and working, I've been just barely eating more then that a day anyway. I only need to lose about 14 more pounds to get to my pre pregnancy weight and 24 more pounds to get to my pre-prepregnancy weight, which would be wonderful. But now I just have to figure out when to start it. I think I should be off my period in a few days but it could take up to 14days to get it and by that time it'll be almost time for my period and then it'll almost be my birthday. So hopefully it doesn't really take 14 days to get it.

Sweetjas, I'm taking half a 37.5mg pill and I too feel lioke it wears off kinda soon but my dr said if I can be hungry and still make healthy food choices, that's good. Because that way when I stop the phen it won't be hard to keep making healthy choices.

Thanks for the reply! I get where our doctors are coming from when they say "You will have to learn to do it on your own after you are off phen". However, if it stops working in the middle of the day, opposed to being weened off I don't get why the phen is necessary. There really isn't the boost or the help to jump start the weight loss. I am up 18 hours out of the day, the phen helps me with about 5 hours of that. So there are 13 hours that I am on my own....what's the point? I really wish my doc would give me a higher mg

. If I could control what I ate for most of the day I would not need Phen in the first place lol! Le sigh.....

**weathergrl** · February 16th, 2010, 08:17 AM

SWEETJAS- that really stinks that you're only getting half of the 37.5 mg!! I wouldn't even bother, some days I don't feel the 37.5! Try to find a clinic somewhere near you. I have to drive about 30 minutes away but it is worth it to me. Google "Diet Doctor" or "weight loss doctor"/"weight loss clinic" and add your city or the biggest city near you if you're in the suburbs. That is how I found mine.

Also, for me, it is taking a lot longer to see the scale move now that my weight is down. When I started Phen the first time (at 175 lbs) the weight came off so fast but now, I've been on it since Feb 1st and only lost 6 lbs overall. Bummer but I am happy with 6.

kartersmomma84 and lilmamma - what is HCG? I saw another thread about it but I don't understand what it is or what it does? Do you guys know more about it or did your doctor tell you anything about it?

**lilmama11** · February 16th, 2010, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by weathergrl

SWEETJAS- that really stinks that you're only getting half of the 37.5 mg!! I wouldn't even bother, some days I don't feel the 37.5! Try to find a clinic somewhere near you. I have to drive about 30 minutes away but it is worth it to me. Google "Diet Doctor" or "weight loss doctor"/"weight loss clinic" and add your city or the biggest city near you if you're in the suburbs. That is how I found mine.

Also, for me, it is taking a lot longer to see the scale move now that my weight is down. When I started Phen the first time (at 175 lbs) the weight came off so fast but now, I've been on it since Feb 1st and only lost 6 lbs overall. Bummer but I am happy with 6.

kartersmomma84 and lilmamma - what is HCG? I saw another thread about it but I don't understand what it is or what it does? Do you guys know more about it or did your doctor tell you anything about it?

Hcg, is the hormone that makes your pregnancy test turn positive. Apperently if you take a low dose of this its supposed to take the fat out of your most fatty areas and put it in your bloodstream and use it as energy its also supposed to reduce your appetite. So on the diet your only supposed to eat 500 calories because the hcg is already taking that fat and and making your body use it as energy so you don't need nearly as many actual calories during the day. And because your eating so few calories, you don't HAVE to exercise and you'll still lose weight and most of the weight your losing is pure fat so its not like your just starving yourself to lose weight because if that was the case you'd be losing muscle. And its supposed to reset your hypothalmus so that you don't regain all the weight once you start eating normally. The diet is really strict but if I can lose just 15lbs in 23 days I think its worth it!

**kartersmomma84** · February 16th, 2010, 02:26 PM

yes, i have mainly heard great things about hcg. there is another thread called "HCG Injections..15 pound loss in ONE wk, can this be????" there is a lot of info on this thread, on page 6 there is a full description of it. also you can go to youtube and see others testimonies and examples of how to take it and where to get it. i am really excited! i know they weight will come off pretty fast, it will just be up to me to keep it off! wich i am very motivated to do! i have high hopes. i think i will be starting the thursday. so i will keep everyone posted on my progress : ) if you have any more Q's just let me know

**kartersmomma84** · February 16th, 2010, 02:35 PM

here is a youtube video that explains it : ) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCCXci0AiaQ

**yolie912** · February 16th, 2010, 03:49 PM

Hi,
Where do you order your HCG? Thanks

**weathergrl** · February 16th, 2010, 03:56 PM

Thanks lilmamma and Kartersmomma for the info!! That is really fascinating! I may see if my clinic does that.

**fabulous5** · February 16th, 2010, 04:17 PM

Hello ladies... I started at 172, I lost lbs the first week. I take 37.5, I have tried both name brand and generic, like both. I started Oct. 16 so 4 months now and down 42lbs. I could of made my goal by now but this last month I have slacked. I'm comfortable at the weight I'm at so it's been hard to push for the last 10lbs. So I have been taking classes to workout so I'm not getting bored. I have been off phen for about a week and a half to see how I would do, I did not gain but I took one yesterday and wow can I tell a difference. I was up till 3am and I never had a problem with sleeping before lol. So this week I promised I would get back on track, summer is right around the corner. And I know 10lbs dont sound like much but I hold it all in my stomach. So in that case I still have a tire around my waist I need to work on. I guess having 4 kids will do that to you lol. But I have to say I did go bathing suit shopping yesterday and walked out with 3!!! But all one pieces!

Sounds like everyone is moving in the right direction, keep up the good work.

**AngelinasMommy** · February 16th, 2010, 05:15 PM

I am a phen newbie! I just started taking it on 2-9-10, and weighed 175.. I have been taking it for ONE week today, and I have lost 11 bs!! So now, I am 164!! I am super excited! I am taking the 37.5 mg, and only taking half of it.. some days I take a whole, but it gives me a little TOO much energy, so I just take a half and it works. I try to do at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. I used to be 140 lbs, but with my first pregnancy I didn't watch my weighed and just snacked all the time so now I am paying for it. I am super excited about returning to the old me again. Good luck to all of you as well!!

**be_thin_again** · February 16th, 2010, 05:40 PM

Hey Fabulous- did you take one pill a day, every day? I am also taking the 37.5 mg generic Adipex. I started on 01/24/10 and have lost about 15lbs since then. But I notice my appetite coming back a little more than it used to. I don't snack, and I do still get fuller than usual. But I just started on Saturday taking one pill every other day to see if that helps. I haven't lost any more weight in the last week so I thought maybe skipping days would help boost the numbers down. Did you do anything like that? My starting weight was 191 and currently down to 171. I am hoping to get down to 130-135lbs. but my Dr. will only prescribe me 3 months of pills.

**SWEETJAS** · February 17th, 2010, 03:20 AM

Not all of the results are bad

! A full 37.5mg seems to be the way to go! I am surely going to check out a weight loss clinic. I looked for hcg at Target, Walmart, and walgreens...can't find it! I will look online. I think some of you ladies are right...I shouldn't even bother taking it. My doctor is not really supportive and it's really sad. She set me a weight loss goal of 5lbs a month and I have to get down to 135 with the help of Phen...but the Phen is NOT helping. Oh well

!

**lilmama11** · February 17th, 2010, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by SWEETJAS

Not all of the results are bad

! A full 37.5mg seems to be the way to go! I am surely going to check out a weight loss clinic. I looked for hcg at Target, Walmart, and walgreens...can't find it! I will look online. I think some of you ladies are right...I shouldn't even bother taking it. My doctor is not really supportive and it's really sad. She set me a weight loss goal of 5lbs a month and I have to get down to 135 with the help of Phen...but the Phen is NOT helping. Oh well

!

You can't get hcg from the store shelf silly lol. Its a hormone so you have to either go to a clinic and get it, get your dr to write you a script or order it online from a pharmacy. I ordered mine from an online pharmacy. The huge hcg post has a few different sites you can get it and all your supplies from.

**carcol29** · February 17th, 2010, 10:15 PM

So I just have 1 week on 37.5 of Phen and only lost 1 lbs.
So disappointed but at the same time, I was eating even though i wasnt hungry, I kept my calories at about 1100 or so....I'm going to keep a better acurate log of it.
I feel like I just shouldnt eat much when I am hungry....it seems like that is how you achieve such success on this. I eat because of a bad habit and now I know that for sure because Phen is working....now I just got to shut my mouth!
I am also going to look into this HCG Injections I just read about...I am so frustrated...

**SWEETJAS** · February 18th, 2010, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by lilmama11

You can't get hcg from the store shelf silly lol. Its a hormone so you have to either go to a clinic and get it, get your dr to write you a script or order it online from a pharmacy. I ordered mine from an online pharmacy. The huge hcg post has a few different sites you can get it and all your supplies from.

LOL! Well that explains alot. I found some 5-htp and was thinking "This isn't the right stuff, but it's buy one get one free so I'll try it". It says it helps to control appetite and mood so I just figured I remembered the name wrong. I guess I was wayyyyyyy off lol! I am nervous about talking to my doctor about anything so I am not sure if I will ask about the HCG! I really want to, hey what's the worse that can happen right? I know she will just take me off the Phen if I bring up anything else. Sigh...at least I lost the 5lbs she requires a month...however I know that is from my workout and not the Phen. We shall see....

**kartersmomma84** · February 18th, 2010, 01:49 AM

i got my hcg from mex gear . com $40 for 5000 iu recieved it in a week and a half
my sisiter inlaw got hers from reliable r x pharmacy. com was only $20 5000iu she will recieve hers in 2-3 weeks

syringes 29g 1/2 in 1/2 cc $11 for 100 from amazon .com
empty "sterile vials 10ml" $1.50 amazon . com
alcohol wipes $2 walmart
bacterostatic water $10 for 3 30ml bottles ebay . com

hope this helps : )
and you can find videos on youtube. com on how to inject or how to mix as drop.
i did not have a prescription.

**applebottom** · February 19th, 2010, 10:01 AM

Hello - throughout my weightloss journey which maybe took 2yrs ive went from 230 to my current weight. I used Herbalife and started working out more. Herbalife has started to get costly for me, however ive continued to eat right. But i have about 10 pounds that i would like to lose and just started today on Phen375, has anyone tried these and their experience? Or is there a better one out there?

**brandynichole** · February 19th, 2010, 02:06 PM

KARTERSMOMMA- I ave also done research on the HCG and hav been waiting to her a real persons story..lol so let me know how it woks for you i just stated taking ADIPEX 37.5 mg today (2/19/10) i had to drive 2 hours away to a weight loss clinic to get it they gave me two months worth and i realy hope i get results i am 162.2 and hoing to get down to 125.0 well neways good luck and keep us posted!!

**Kelliee** · February 19th, 2010, 03:57 PM

Hi...I saw the posts on HcG so I decided to see where I could get it near where I live. I found a clinic and they gave me information about it. Unfortunately, there program is $800 and that does not include the HcG...sooo I will have to ponder that over.

They did tell me how the program works and so please keep posting your results as I am very interested in seeing how this all works. She mentioned having to eat only 500 calories a day with most of it being veggies and fruits with the exception of 3 ounces of protein at lunch. Not sure if I could do that so really want to know how you all feel doing this and if it is hard.

Did you do the 2-week detox? She mentioned something about a 2-week detox for the liver, kidneys, ....and that most people lost 10 pounds on that alone.

Hoping the best for all of you and waiting to hear your success stories!

**lilmama11** · February 19th, 2010, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Kelliee

Hi...I saw the posts on HcG so I decided to see where I could get it near where I live. I found a clinic and they gave me information about it. Unfortunately, there program is $800 and that does not include the HcG...sooo I will have to ponder that over.

They did tell me how the program works and so please keep posting your results as I am very interested in seeing how this all works. She mentioned having to eat only 500 calories a day with most of it being veggies and fruits with the exception of 3 ounces of protein at lunch. Not sure if I could do that so really want to know how you all feel doing this and if it is hard.

Did you do the 2-week detox? She mentioned something about a 2-week detox for the liver, kidneys, ....and that most people lost 10 pounds on that alone.

Hoping the best for all of you and waiting to hear your success stories!

Yeah, its $1200 at the dr I get my phen from! They are Fing nuts and I'm sorry to say it, but anyone that pays that much is nuts too! I'm getting all my supplies including the hcg for under $100 off line. I can't wait until it gets here because I'm soo ready to lose the rest of this weight. And as soon as I lose the weight I can get my breast lift, which is super exciting!!

**SWEETJAS** · February 20th, 2010, 01:48 AM

Wait.....you have to inject yourself

? Okay...I you could also get hcg in pill form. I guess I will pass cause I'm a chicken. However, I have been taking the 5-htp pills with my phen. I take two a day, I can't say they are working yet since it's only been three days. I guess I will have to wait and see.

**kartersmomma84** · February 20th, 2010, 12:10 PM

ok, this is my 3rd day of injecting, and my last two days where "load days" ate a lot! so i should be seeing the scale move tommrow! very exciting i will keep everyone posted.

and to tell you the truth injections arent as scary as i thought they would be, but im willing to do anything to get this weight off, you can also do drops under your tounge : )

**kartersmomma84** · February 20th, 2010, 12:14 PM

i also strongly recommend getting on youtube.com and see all the other hcg people out there, a lot of them do videos each day, its amazing to see how much they r losing! very inspiring. also there is a lot of people on facebook. i just started a hcg facebook page to document my progress, just look up "tina hcg" : )