[Nell]

I feel like I waste my money again. I do not feel any resistance, I do not feel energetic, I do not feel sleepless. I feel exactly the same before I start taking phen. I go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week. I am taking phen 30 mg. (blue). I must admit this is only my second day, but I hear of people feeling sleepless, energetic, appetite gone (first day). I feel exactly the same. Anyone have any advice?

[Heaven Sent]

Hey, and welcome to phenland.
Dont give in so quickly. Phen is different for each person. I have been on phen exactly 1 month today and only started feeling results about 2 weeks ago. Sure the first day was good, but like you, I thought it wasnt working for me.
Phen basically just supresses your hunger, it may give you a slight energy boost especially for the 1st week, but that usually subsides. You will need to get up and move. Walk start out small and work up. Aerobics, 5 days a week should be your goal to lose weight and 3 days a week to maintain your weight. Start with what you are able to do and work up until you are doing an hour of aerobics a day or more. Also incorporate some weights into your workout - not necessarily lifting weights, but 3 pound - 8 pound weights while doing aerobics. I try to do sculpting 3 times a week for my abs, butt and thighs.
Diet, you need to eat 6 small meals each day EVEN IF YOU ARENT hungry, you must force yourself to eat something small, fruit or yogart etc...
Best to eat more then 1000 calories each day otherwise you wont lose much weight, try to eat less then 1500 calories.
Water - drink until you cant drink anymore. Phen will most likely give you dry mouth so you will want the water - try to drink AT LEAST 8 8oz glasses each day.

Give it time, you will find that it works. Its not a miracle pill, you have to work at it.
tlgreen has done wonders with her weight loss.

Posting - you will probably get more results if you post in the 1st thread under "my experience with phentermine" Most people go there to post.
We are here for you through thick and thin.. no pun intended. You wont find a better bunch of people to have as phen friends.
Best of luck to you.

[LizClar]

Hey Nell - sry u r discouraged, but Lunachic is right - everyone is different. I had great appetite control 1st day, but nothing else. Also, I am an emotional eater, so even tho I'm not hungry, I still want the sweets and think about food CONSTANTLY! So, please hang in there - u can do it!
This is one "losing" battle we WILL win! Liz

[Nell]

Well, I am discouraged and I feel like I just invested my money into something that doesn't work. This is the first time I ever taken a prescription diet pill, so I thougt this is it, but now I feel that I just have to keep on being presistance and doing it the hard way, cutting back, eating right, exercising, drink water. I just wanted the phen to give me a big boost. Thank you so very much for your words of encouragement, it really made my day. Happy Labor Day

[ September 02, 2003, 02:29 PM: Message edited by: Nell ]

[LizClar]

Hi again Nell! So glad u feel better - we r all in this together. Did your Dr. prescribe this for u? There is a 37.5 dosage, which could be a possibility for u, but I think u should give this dosage a week anyway. We all want to have that miracle diet drug, don't we? It IS such hard work and easy to get frustrated, but please hang in! I know u can do it! Take care. Liz

[geela]

hey nell you can do it !! nothing worh wild comes eazy.. at least that is what i keep telling myseff. hang in there and stay focused on the big picture..
geela

[Nell]

Finally, I feel it kicking in. If I could do it all over again, I would have ordered the 37.5mg. Thank you all so very much for pushing me in the right direction with your word of encourgement. Nell

[kare]

Hang in there I do better if I take my phen on an empty stomach..I seem to have more energy and less hunger all day long. Also I seem to get an energy boost if I start moving. I take the stairs at school now ( 3 flights every break) and try to run with the dog at night, cause its still hotter than u know what here in Texas. Good Luck
Kare

21 lbs gone forever and counting
current weight 179

[LizClar]

Hi All! Nell, Lunachic, Geela and Kare! I hope everyone is doing well! I lost 3lbs in the first week and 1 more today so I'm psyched! So glad there are so many nice and encouraging women on here!(And a few guys, I guess!)

Nell - thank you for the e-mail! I'm so happy that it's finally working!!Thank God!!

Keep it up everyone! This is one "losing" battle we WILL win! Liz

[Nell]

Great News LC,keep up the good work! That is just wonderful and I am so happy for you, Nell