Hello from Kansas!

[desrae]

I'm not really good with introductions, so please bare with me.. .

My name is Desiree and I'm 20 years old. I weigh 222 pounds. I started Phentermine [37.5 Adipex - P (blue speckle)] September 10, 2007. This would be my third day on the pill... so far nothing too bad. I've been having to go to the restroom every half hour to two hours, and I ended up with a horrible migraine (due to lack of water I read) on the first day. Anyways my boyfriend's 15 year old sister has been taking Phen for a year now and she's lost a good 60 pounds or more. I figured it would be a great start for me to finally lose weight! I'm sick of being asked if I'm pregnant, or if I'm 30. If Phen can work for her, and the many others on this forum then I'm sure it will work for me.

My doctor told me to be on a restricted diet for the first month. She told me to have yogurt in the morning, a sandwich with only one slice of bread at lunch, and then dinner (which is my lunch period from work) would consist of a salad. She wants me to make sure I keep protein in my diet since I work in a factory (3PM-12AM). Will it be alright if I could substitute the salad with a Lean Cuisine meal? Eventhough Phen has been reducing my appetite I'm still finding myself somewhat hungry about an hour later so I've been eating carrots, or some cheese. If you guys have any other recommendations let me know please. Oh, and my doctor wants me to walk a mile everyday - not a problem. In the next couple paychecks of mine I'm hoping to renew my gym membership so I can walk on the treadmill, and lift weights again. And.. I don't know if this matters but I've been doing sets of 10 step ups at work. Yesterday I managed doing about 4 sets of 10 for both legs throughout the night.

Yeah I'm really not good at introductions but I hope I'll be welcomed here! :]

[AuShucks]

Hey Desiree, congrats on taking the first step towards your weight loss journey ! You've come to a good place, everyone here is great and there's a wonderful support system. If you feel up to it, join in our challenge - Lookin' great by '08, we'd love to have ya !!

[desrae]

Thanks! I'll consider joining!

[Angela C]

You are supposed to have snacks in between meals .They say to eat a little every few hours.At least that is what I have been doing LOL.I think it would be okay to substitute the Lean Cuisine meal.Those are good,I eat those alot.

My daughter will be 20 in March .

I know you will do great! Good luck hon .