Just wanted to introduce myself....

[kermit_ojp]

Hey there!

This is my third week on phen. I tried to get registered for this forum a couple of weeks ago, but was having trouble. (Apparently my time zone settings on my computer mucked it up! )

Anyway, I went through some of the normal side effects the first week....manic behavior...insomnia...no appetite... However, all that has seemed to dissipate. I do have a couple of questions though. First off, I have a rash on my chest and back that I got a few days after starting phen...small tiny red bumps that don't itch or burn...I wouldn't have even noticed it, until my boyfriend pointed it out. Anyone have any feedback on that?

Another thing, I have totally gotten my appetite back...it started mid-week 2. Is it possible that the med is already losing its' effectiveness on me?

I'm currently taking 37.5mg a day....the first week, I took it very sporadically and even cut some of the doses in half...(I hardly slept at all the first week)...but since then, I have taken it pretty regularly.

That's it for now. This is a great website and forum! I've been reading alot of posts and am very encouraged to start a weight loss program and track my progress on here. Have a great day everyone!

Olivia

[kermit_ojp]

Oh yeah...I'm 28 and I have no kids. I'm 5'4 and starting weight was 247...I'm currently 243. My goal weight...I dunno. Ideally 150....realistically....170. Right now I'm substitute teaching while looking for a more permanent job! I just got back from teaching English in South Korea...and cannot seem to find anything here in Dallas. :| Other than that...life is going alright....

[MrsFish05]

I can't help, this is only day four for me. I am not sure, but is there a higher dose than 37.5? How bad is it to take two? It may be a horrible idea to double up, I'm not sure.

However, I see side effects (not much sleep) but besides that I could def see myself wanting a higher dose!

good luck!

[Deanna150]

Welcome ...

Try takeing half in the morning and have no later than 1 pm... See if that works.. You cant take phen late cause you will never sleep.

[Deanna150]

ohh and You have to eat.. at least 1000 calories.. and drink 75 to 100oz of water. everyday.. other wise you wont lose weight. You will get hungry if you don't eat.

If you dont eat. You will get very weak. And I have heard of people passing out. That your body will go into starvation mode. Keeping every ounce of fat and carbs you eat. Cause it thinks your going to starve it again later.

Also if you dont drink enough water. you body will hold on it that water.

[kermit_ojp]

Thanks for the tips....yeah, I'm trying to maintain the Body for Life metality...eating a carb portion and a protein portion every 2-3 hours...adding veggies in at least twice a day. I'll cut the pill in half tomorrow and see how that works. You look great by the way!

[Kh2oson]

yeah try halfing it. do not take 2 of them. I did that on accident one day, it wasnt pretty! and I am on the 30mg! My doctor said its not a good idea.
and welcome !!!

[ChinFat]

Hi Olivia - I am quite new too so can't really offer advice. I am Amy from Ohio and can empathize with you about the teaching situation. I have had me license since 2002 and still do not have a permanent job. It's miserable! Korea must have been a cool experience for you though! I am on day 6 of the phen. Tomorrow and Friday I will break my 37.5 tab in half and Sat and Sun I will try to hang in there on my own. I have read on here to do that so it does not lose its effectivness. As for the rash, this is the first I am hearing of it. The other stuff all sounded all too familiar, but not the rash part - hopefully its nothing and will just disappear as quickly as it came. Well, good luck and keep in touch. These forums are such a wealth of information!

[c&bsmom]

Hi! I'm new too, I haven't had many of the common side effects, and no rash. I have been on 37.5 for 6 days and have been splitting my pill so my dosage has been cut in half. I am not even slightly hungry until 6 pm or so. Which works well for me because I teach at a rural school in north Florida and can devote my lunch time to parents as well as avoid the pitfall of high calorie cafeteria food. I have lost about 4 lbs on phen and the other 2 was during my "data collection" time on South Beach that my dr. insisted I do before he ** the phen. I have been fighting the weight since I got married, and do not regularly indulge in high glycemic foods, so starting South Beach was not at all effective.
Chinfat and you should explore your options in other states, Florida is busting at the seams with kids and looking for good teachers, especially in exceptional education. Hope you find a job soon!
Holly

[kermit_ojp]

Thanks guys for the welcome! I did cut the pill in half...still not feeling any different then I have been the past week. My boyfriend also told me last night that I'm not acting myself....very apathetic and depressed. I'm thinking the phen has lost it's power on me....that ****s!

As for the job situation...I'm looking for anything and everything at the moment. It doesn't have to be teaching....oh well, things have to look up at some point, right?

Good luck with the job hunting, Amy!

[sallymander]

Phen can do some really strange things to the personality! My husband can ALWAYS tell when I have taken a pill!
If you take the pill in the morning on an empty stomach and try not to eat for at least half an hour it REALLY works.
Of course you must eat to lose weight.
But I have found that when I take it this way it is fantastic.
Good luck!

[sallymander]

Oh MY GOSH!!
I just saw that you are from or live in Denton Texas! I used to go there as a kid!
My grand mother lived there!
WOW, I never see that town's name anywhere.
I loved Denton!!!!!!!!