[raysmother]

My first week was a success I have lost 7 lbs thus far. But I really don't know what to do about excersing, and what type of diet plan to follow. Also can I take fiber pills while taking phentermine?

[tazzkatt]

I am planning on starting on Phentermine and exercise tomorrow morning. I got started on Weight Watchers last Monday. So far I like WW because it is really teaching me about portion size and how to control my eating. It is not as restrictive as some diets because I can choose anything I want to eat, I just have to practice portion control with those foods and make choices. My doctor said these would all be a good combo for permanent weight loss. Check it out, might be a food plan that will work for you too.

[2GIRLSANDABOY]

you can take fiber i want to know also which is best i have been on phen about 3 1/2 wks now i have lost 10lbs but the constipation has been hell!!! when i do go it hurts soo bad and most times bleed and my husband says if you dont go regularly that also holds the weight on so i think i would be doing even better if i was going more than once sometimes twice a week!

[pinopolischic]

I take a fiber pill and have no problem.

[Fango]

I always get constipated while taking Phen. I take fiber capsules (about 3 per day) but also need a laxitive at least 1-2X per week.

If I'm REALLY having a problem, I go for the magnesium citrate (10 oz. bottle avail. in any pharmacy) and stay home....close to the bathroom. Being stopped up to the point of bleeding during a BM sounds like it might be hemmoroids? Ask your doc.....ouch!

also, there is a certain tea that people have used???

[2GIRLSANDABOY]

i have had 3 children and amazingly i have never had hemroids thank god and i have never had this prob till i started the phen so i think it is that and i think you would feel the roids right? Unfortuantly i do not have the option of asking my doc as i do not have ins at the time and can not go to the doc unless its a major emergency and then it goes on the plastic gotta hate that but thank you for the info

[Bluediamond0829]

My first week was okay...i havent weighed myself yet i'll do it tomorrow but i dont think i lost that much..i think just getting use to not having a appetite for nothing is kind of hard...i knw i need to eat...and i usually follow weight watchers....but i know getting in exercise is going to be difficult...i know i need to eat to be able to burn the weight also..and thats the biggest part with taking the pills...

[Angeleyes1122]

Hello all, I am new here!, I myself just started a week ago on phen and I have lost 7.5 lbs, I Tae Bo and I have been eating a lot less and A lot healthier, Also for constipation try something called Herbal Slimming Tea, you can get it online at family********, It works really good and does not cramp you up and hurt you, nor does it make your heart race. Just make sure the first few times you do use it do not let the tea bag stay in longer then 15 min or you will be going more then you would like to lol. Hope that helps someone!

[Viola2006]

Hi all,

I use cascara sagrada for constipation. It's an herb. You can get it at a health food store. The bottle I have says to take two, but I prefer to take just one at a time so I don't get stuck running to the bathroom all day. One seems gentle enough to make me go. Of course if I wait more than a few days before taking anything I have to use it more than 1 night to get results.

And of course make sure you are drinking your fluids and eating enough fiber. If any of you like oatmeal try some ground flax seed in it. 2 tablespoons of flax has 10 grams of fiber.

Have a great nite

Viola

[Timirose]

A good strong cup of coffee in the morning has worked for me

[nynavae]

You can take fiber while on phen with no problem. I recommend it, actually. Fiber is good for all of us, and studies show certain kinds can especially help with blood sugar spikes after a big meal (which can lead to fat retention).

I was taking glucomannan supplements (fiber from a root) 30 min before meals, but found that guar gum works just as well and is much cheaper. Capsules are in 700mg form, or you can take the powder mixed with a liquid and drink it. The fiber taken with a large glass of water fills up your stomach and keeps hunger at bay, as well as absorbing some of the fat you ingest.

I make sure to take the phen before I take fiber capsules though. I don't want the fiber stalling the absorption of phentermine.

Lots of guar gum info here:
http://fatnews.com/index.php?/weblog/C242/

Some regulars here take Colon Cleanse or Colonix, which is a complete system cleanse with decent results. You can try the tea suggestions as well. Senna is pretty common in dieter's tea, but it aggravates some people and they can't drink it without severe diarrea.

Good luck, and know you're not alone!