FIRST MONTH WEIGH IN @ DOCTORS DOWN 20lbs!

[conpeaches]

Up until yesterday, I had no idea if I had lost weight, except for the fact that I feel better and have noticed changes in the way my body feels and looks. I was hopeful and would have been more then satisfied with losing 10lbs, but 20lbs was a real blessing. Even better my blood pressure went down from 160/85 to 140/70. I'm so thankful.

I've refused to weigh myself more then once a month at my doctor's since I'm not a fan of the scale. But it feels really good to see the numbers down. I know I have a long way to go but I have to post this for anyone who needs alittle encouragement today. This is real! The phentermine definitely helps, but I have to say my head also needed an adjustment. Eating right without feeling deprived, getting back into exercising slowly but surely and drinking lots of water I know have been key too.

I really enjoy reading and participating on this sight. Everyone trully cares about the ups and downs of each member. I'm looking forward to becoming more active in the forums, especially now that I have seen it in my own life.

Someday soon I hope to post a before photo and CW photo but for now I am going to stay humble because this is just the beginning.

thanks all,
Angela

But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. Job 23:10

[SouthernCharm]

Hi~
You are doing so great!! Keep up the good work. You will want to post a photo in no time because you will be so proud of your progress!! Good luck!

~Melodie~

[sissy1969]

wow!!!! great job, I just had my 1 month weigh in and I lost ONLY 8 pounds. GREAT JOBS!!! Keep it up girl.

[Ga. mom of 2]

Congrats!!! I'm hoping for a 20 lb loss by 4/3/05. I'm going to Vegas then. I started Atkins today. I usually lose quick with that. I'm hoping that the phen plus atkins will do the trick- Congrats again!!!!

Jamie
SW 235 3/2/05
CW 230 3/05/05

[conpeaches]

Melodie, Thanks I hope to soon. You look great. I can see the change in your face already. Keep it up!

Sissy, thanks for the encouragement. 8lbs is awesome! By the way, if you don't mind me asking what is tenuate dospan?

Jamie I'll be routing for you. Best of luck with the Atkins and your goal before the Las Vegas trip.

All we can do is take it one day at a time and give each other encouragement no matter what the scale says week to week or month to month.

Looking forward to keeping in touch with you all along the way.

Have a great rest of the weekend.

Angela

[sexysmile]

Wow thats supper!!!!!!!!!! I have my first weigh in on may 5 and I would love to post my before pic on here but dont know how would someone please help thank and Im so excited about seeing how wounderful we ar arelooking and best of all feeling!!

God bless all of us on our way to happiness!

[niki80cole]

OMG sexysmile.. i had the worst time posting a picture.. but i finally figured it out.. after wanting to throw my computer out the window. do you have your picture already on the net? you could upload it onto mypicgallery.com. but then it gets tricky. let me know what stage of figuring out the picture thing you are in, and i can help you from there.

[EBONY POETESS]

you go girl!!!!!!!!!!!

[sexysmile]

hi niki,

thanks girlie I will try to upload it to that site now I should ask my hubby he is a waiz on the pc well I just got back from the gym Im hungry as hell but will make wise choice in eating I been doing well THNANKS to the phen or else I would of ate the left over pizza my kids had last night(HEHE) so Ill let you know how the pic thing works for me and hey if anyone out there need a support buddy Im the one i sure could use one!

Thanks,

smiles

[niki80cole]

sexysmile, you can be my support buddy!!

[sexysmile]

hey niki cool Im glad I found someone thats one Phen thats just starting off and let me tell u this stuff rocks I mean It really helps me control what i eat I Im a emotinal eater i eat when Im bored when Im sad etc.... but one day i looked in the mirrow and said wow I didnt even look like the same person Im only 5'0 and I weigh 222 I go back to the dco on may 5 but i only been on for 7 days i take 15mil a day od Phen. but so far no side effects what about you??

hugs your new support buddy

smiles

[niki80cole]

sexysmile,

im the same exact way you are. i eat when im bored, or sad, and of course food was always hand in hand with a celebration. so yes emotional eater fit me. i also loved to snack late at night, i swear you could put a chain and lock on the fridge and i would eat through it, til i got to the food. lol. i'm 5'7 and i weigh 264. well that was my start weight. my goal weight set by my doctor is 180. and then when i get there maybe possible more. i have to go into get weighed once a week. i didnt go today like planned, i got out of school late. but i plan on going tomorrow so we shall see what i have done!! i am on 30 mgs of phen. and its working great. no more late night eating, and i even get full after eating like half a subway salad. thats NEVER happened before. I am off to the gym now, to get a good cardio blast. yay!!

[mercedes01d]

i started phentermine in feb 2005 i lost a total 0f 32 pounds so far still have a long way to go need to lose 70 more pounds started was 252 now 220 want to get to 150 every body keep up the good work

[Jel]

Angela,

thank you for your inspiring post. I just started 4 days ago and your words are very encouraging.

Jel

[conpeaches]

Jel, Best of luck to everyone sexysmile, niki80cole, EBONY POETESS,mercedes01d and Jel). I'm taking it one day at a time. It isn't easy but I know I need to lose this weight...for my health!

Hope you all stay focused and strong. Good luck posting your pics ladies, I havent figured that one out yet.

Looking forward to seeing your posts in the forums!

Angela

[april b]

Hey Guys-
I'm just starting off also. Day 3 and going great with no real side effects other than complete elation that I now have a support group and a tool which has given me more control over what I put in my mouth (besides my foot, hehe)! Everyone is doing so great and I hope to get to know you all! I'm happy to share the journey to health and confidence with anyone who understands what life is like in its absence. I've lost 2 lbs. in 3 days and I'm ecstatic . I have been holding on to 40 extra lbs. since the birth of my daughter 18 months ago. I just quit nursing her also. Phen seems to be helping me regain my motivation and gives me that little extra push to stay active. I want to be a shoulder for anyone who needs it and would love the same. So hello to everyone and let's all be LOSERS together!!!!!