[caterpillargirl]

So hows it going so far?

Just wanting to know if you've had a roller coaster week like I did.

I've done really good diet wise, it's just taken days for me to get used to the phen. Today I'm on day 4 and it was MUCH better.

I remember when I was on WW a few years ago, the first three weeks were hard for me because it was such a jolt in Food lifestyle I was starving all the time. The phen really does help with that part of the lifestyle transition and I can see why it will be a great aid for me. I do have a couple of side effects left, like my head being a little foggy and I'm more irritable.

Still not sure about this doctor's diet plan. I did great on WW, lost 37 pounds and then got pregnant and gained 50. Still scratching my head on that one. But anyway, I'm thinking of doing that again since I was successful before.

[Trying2Lose2]

Day 4 for me also. I have learned I can only take 1/2 a pill a day. Last night I was able to sleep some but not much. Ihave not slept all night since Sunday night. Ihope this gets better. I am losing weight so thats good...........We have basically the same stats Caterpillargirl

[caterpillargirl]

We do don't we.

I haven't gotten on the scale yet to see if I've lost anything. Congrats on your 6.4 pounds!

I don't feel thinner yet, that's for sure.

[Sampson4Prez]

Today was day 3 for me. I love it so far. My appitite is non-existant and I feel like I have a ton of energy. I think my husband will like this!! I am weighing myself more than I should be but I am just so excited to see the results and make sure that I am taking the pill at the right times for my eating habits. I am working on my self control as well because I think that was a major problem for me before. Before, the moment I got a hungry type feeling in my stomach I was reaching for the closest thing to eat and that isn't happening anymore. The only side effect I am really feeling is the constant need for a drink, the good part about this is I am craving water.
Good luck all.

[needtoloseit]

I'm on day 5 and I've only lost one pound. I feel like I have more energy, but that's about it. My appetite hasn't gone away, though I wasn't ravenous before I started, so not sure what the deal is. Hopefully I'll see more results at the one week mark.

[Ibsly271]

I am on day 6 today with 5.2 lbs lost - I did go up and down the last few days. I lost 6 lbs the first 2 days I was on Phen and then went up for 2 days and now back down. Still not at the 6 that I lost by the 2nd day, but I'm still down! I haven't had any bad side affects and only feel hungry at night. I don't even believe that I feel hungry - it is mental and a habit that I want to go through the pantry before dinner. I hope I can kick the habit soon!

[Arnden]

I am new too today is the end of my first week on Phen. My clothes are not fitting any more loosely, but I think I have lost some weight. I will weigh myself tonight before bed and every Monday at the time to see my changes. I have a lot more energy and I have not been as hungry as I was before. I have to remind myself to eat when I feed my kids. I am hopeing losing some weight will help with my PCOS and help me get more healthy so I can conceive without meds this next time.

[motorcitybabe]

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[Pooh79]

Well tomorrow I go for my 2 week dr's visit and weigh in. Per my scale at home I have lost 7 lbs but it goes up or down a pound. Although I do get headaches once in a while they are easily remedied with more water. I try to drink about 80oz to 100 oz a day. My biggest hurdle has been exercising. Although I do love Tae Bo and Zumba once I get home from work and feed the kids I don't have any energy left. I think I need to ask the doctor for the pm dose.

[Trying2Lose2]

Its one week today and I have lost 8 pounds. I could not sleep for 3 days last week not all night soundly anyway. Last night I had trouble . I am not taking a whole tablet right now. Just 1/2 when I wake up. It is working for me to do that. I dont think I need a whole one yet. Good Luck everyone.

[ms.hnl]

What brand of phen r u taking? I am taking mp-273 and it does not do anything for me. I got it from a weight loss clinic not the internet. It is good for giving me headaches and dry mouth. Well I have been taking it for 11 days and lost two pounds, My appetite has not changed. I only lost the weight because I am drinking so much water and taking HCG injections. The pills are made by mutual but they don't work. I told the weightloss clinic and they said they never heard of that. my friend went with me and her pills do the same as mine. What can we do about this?

[Trying2Lose2]

I got mine from a Dr. they are 37.5 phentermine. I have dry mouth also. And, constipation. I have no real appetite for food. I have to make myself eat. I did have headaches also but I think that was due to not eating and not getting enough sleep.

[lrwjasper2]

I started Phen last Wed. when prescribed to me at a weight loss clinic. I take 20mg twice daily along with 10mg 5htp twice daily and one multivitamin. I weighed in at 225.7 last Wed; I jumped on the scale on Sunday and I weighed 217.0. I was very excited!

My first day on Phen I thought I was going to have a heart attack. I had tremors in my hand and my face, an increased heart rate, and a TON of energy. I didn't even sleep that night. But the second day was great; when ever I feel super energetic I go for a very brisk walk for about a mile. It helps keep things under control. My appetite is much better and I am able to count calories without feeling like I'm starving! It's gotten easier to stay beneath 1200 cal/day. I thirst like crazy though, mainly for water, but sometimes I add Crystal light to it just for a change. I'm putting away about 6 glasses a day.

After the first night of not sleeping...I felt like this was for the birds! But now that I walk daily, I burn the energy off and that helps to regulate my sleep. On days that i can't walk (like rainy days), I have a Playstation 2 with the DDR/DDR Max games/dancepad, and I dance the energy away. The I shower and go to bed and I sleep very well.

My clinic gave me several booklets with suggestions on what/how to eat. I can eat what I want, but I have to watch my calorie/content intake. Since I am on the go ALOT with my job and church I tend to eat fast foods. So they gave me a list of what's best from many major fast food chains in our area. That has made it SOOOO much easier!

I am very happy to have made this choice in my life.

Height - 5'7''
Starting weight - 225#
CW - 217
Mini Goal - 190
Clinical goal - 160
Ultimate goal -140

Keep your fingers crossed and good luck everyone!!!!

Lyn





P.S. Another side effect....increased libido....which also helps to burn a little evening energy...wink, wink! LOL

[carmen]

Arnden, my sister would like to know if you are taking any pills for your pcos. she also has it and would like to take phen but not sure of the pills for pcos with counter act.
Today is my first day. I am very thirty, jitter, tingles and feel a little tired.