How much have you lost?
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I really think the key to losing on phentermine is the water and a healthy calorie count. It is good to see people on 1500-1600 calories per day. My doctor agrees 100% with that, and says the key to keeping the weight off is not losing too fast, on an unrealistic calorie goal that you can't sustain without the medicine.
I have been debating whether or not to do one more round. I am losing weight on my own right now, but its always good to have the pill as a little help. If I do another round, I want to make sure it is only one month. I think I am in the right mindset this time, which is why I was so successful in the past, and why I wasn't successful keeping the weight off, the last time I took it. Honestly, I like the energy I get from it...I could really do without the appetite part lol.3 -
I'm recovering from abdominal surgery and I'm not allowed to weigh myself until May 24th at the doctor's office. She was worried after such a great month I'd see swelling or water weight and freak out. I've been off Phen for a week and can start again in about 7 days. I find my appetite is doing alright without it. I'm not allowed to be active at all so I'm not burning enough to feel really hungry. She said to set my calories on maintenance but honestly I just can't eat that much. After only a month I'm finding I've trained my appetite fairly well. I'm eating about what I would net after exercise before. Obviously energy isn't a problem because if I had much...I'd be going nuts right now! I will start with half doses next week as I'm allowed to start taking short walks
One thing that is making sense is water weight gain when you go off Phen. I had to stop drinking water at midnight the night before surgery and I was so dehydrated that morning that they had a hard time finding veins. My skin was so dry. This should really drive home both the importance of pounding that water while we're on it but also how much water you'll likely retain when you stop. It's taken this whole week to really feel back in balance. Skin is soft and normal and I'm not feeling bloated. (Remind me NOT to weigh myself for a couple of weeks when I stop Phen!!)
Obviously this month I'm not expecting a 20lb loss like I experienced in April. Not really expecting a month like that again as I now weigh less and the drastic change in intake and activity won't be quite so dramatic anymore. I wouldn't be surprised if I'm still losing 2lbs a week, though, even in recovery.
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11 weeks in and lost 28 lbs2
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6 weeks, 18 lbs1
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1 week, 4 lbs.1
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Tomorrow will be my Day 1 on Phentermine. 6 years ago I was on it after my 1st baby and did good. I've got 50lbs to loose to get back to pre-baby stage. Then, hopefully I'll still be able to get down to a healthy range for my height. Fingers crossed! I will be eating 1500 calories/day, drinking lots more water, and exercising 30 minutes a day/5 days a week.
I started Phen on the same day you did
How is it going so far? 1 -
Ok, so I wasn't supposed to weigh until I see my primary care doc, but while looking for something I saw my hubby hadn't hidden the scale....what's a girl to do? Down five more pounds, these in the 10 days I've been off Phen post-op. My appetite has been the same as with Phen, probably for lots of reasons.
So 25lbs in 35 days.
Starting back on Phen with half doses on Weds.3 -
That's awesome @MissusMoon! Keep up the good work!1
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Alright, six weeks in and I'm down exactly 30lbs. That amazes me since I was both off Phen and on bed rest for two weeks. I start taking my full dose tomorrow and I've been cleared to ease back into my cardio.2
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That's awesome! Good for you. 30lbs is quite an accomplishment! I am in 2 weeks today, and I've lost 9lbs.3
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great work MissusMoon & Boise_Mom :drinker:1
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3 weeks, 13.2lbs down. I am on the 5th week of C25K; so I think the more intense workout sessions have been helping 5
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angie55575 wrote: »3 weeks, 13.2lbs down. I am on the 5th week of C25K; so I think the more intense workout sessions have been helping
Fantastic! I love c25k, but switched to the zombies run c25k when I did it. It truly does turn you into a runner. :drinker:3 -
@asp415 What's Zombies Run C25K?! That sounds AWESOME!!!!!
I have my first long run tomorrow, (20 minutes straight, with no walking breaks!) I'm kinda nervous!!!1 -
angie55575 wrote: »@asp415 What's Zombies Run C25K?! That sounds AWESOME!!!!!
I have my first long run tomorrow, (20 minutes straight, with no walking breaks!) I'm kinda nervous!!!
How did you make out? I'm sure you did great!2 -
ajmurray1234 wrote: »angie55575 wrote: »@asp415 What's Zombies Run C25K?! That sounds AWESOME!!!!!
I have my first long run tomorrow, (20 minutes straight, with no walking breaks!) I'm kinda nervous!!!
How did you make out? I'm sure you did great!
I DID IT!! I still can't believe it! I never thought I would EVER be able to run for 20 minutes straight- but I really have to sing my praises to C25K, because it really did take me from a couch!!!
Thanks so much for asking!!!
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angie55575 wrote: »ajmurray1234 wrote: »angie55575 wrote: »@asp415 What's Zombies Run C25K?! That sounds AWESOME!!!!!
I have my first long run tomorrow, (20 minutes straight, with no walking breaks!) I'm kinda nervous!!!
How did you make out? I'm sure you did great!
I DID IT!! I still can't believe it! I never thought I would EVER be able to run for 20 minutes straight- but I really have to sing my praises to C25K, because it really did take me from a couch!!!
Thanks so much for asking!!!
That is freaking AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 -
Ok, officially week 8: 33.5lbs.
Can I just say that at first all my pants and underwear falling off was a fun problem, but after just buying 18 pairs of new undies and having that happen a week and a half later, not so much.
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Getting a bit frustrated! My first two weeks, I lost 9 pounds. I am the exact weight now that I was last Tuesday. Every day, I keep hoping the scale will show a loss.1
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My weight hasn't gone down from last week (I'm guessing it's TOM bloat still working it's self off), but humpfffff. I feel your pain @Boise_Mom!1
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Getting a bit frustrated! My first two weeks, I lost 9 pounds. I am the exact weight now that I was last Tuesday. Every day, I keep hoping the scale will show a loss.
Pound that water! And make sure you're weighing your food! It makes all the difference!
It definitely be water weight, especially if your TOM is approaching or you've had something salty.
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This last week was that TOM, so I'm hoping that was it. I do try and drink as much water as possible, but I'm not a big water fan. I have started using some flavoring that I picked up, and I dilute it with about 2x as much water as they say. Would that make a difference?
Thanks ladies!0 -
I've been the same for about 6 days now, can't make sense of it but I know my eating is on track (if not too little). I do low carb/high fat and some days I know I am not getting enough healthy fats in. I am hoping the scale moves soon!0
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angie55575 wrote: »@asp415 What's Zombies Run C25K?! That sounds AWESOME!!!!!
I have my first long run tomorrow, (20 minutes straight, with no walking breaks!) I'm kinda nervous!!!
it's an awesome app that gives you a storyline. The c2k5 app for zombies run has you training to be the new runner 5 in a zombie apocalypse. Once you graduate from there or some people choose to go directly into the regular Zombies Run app, which is amazing. You go out on missions for Abel (your township) the storyline draws you in & you get attached to the different characters. Check it out.2 -
angie55575 wrote: »ajmurray1234 wrote: »angie55575 wrote: »@asp415 What's Zombies Run C25K?! That sounds AWESOME!!!!!
I have my first long run tomorrow, (20 minutes straight, with no walking breaks!) I'm kinda nervous!!!
How did you make out? I'm sure you did great!
I DID IT!! I still can't believe it! I never thought I would EVER be able to run for 20 minutes straight- but I really have to sing my praises to C25K, because it really did take me from a couch!!!
Thanks so much for asking!!!
FANTASTIC! we are so proud of you :drinker:1 -
MissusMoon wrote: »Ok, officially week 8: 33.5lbs.
Can I just say that at first all my pants and underwear falling off was a fun problem, but after just buying 18 pairs of new undies and having that happen a week and a half later, not so much.
That is fantastic!1 -
Getting a bit frustrated! My first two weeks, I lost 9 pounds. I am the exact weight now that I was last Tuesday. Every day, I keep hoping the scale will show a loss.
I feel the same. I am also disappointed that I had not lost more, I have been doing very well on my eating except for I think two days (one each week) but as the saying goes onward and upward. I think it will move in the right direction as long as we keep going1 -
angie55575 wrote: »@asp415 What's Zombies Run C25K?! That sounds AWESOME!!!!!
I have my first long run tomorrow, (20 minutes straight, with no walking breaks!) I'm kinda nervous!!!
it's an awesome app that gives you a storyline. The c2k5 app for zombies run has you training to be the new runner 5 in a zombie apocalypse. Once you graduate from there or some people choose to go directly into the regular Zombies Run app, which is amazing. You go out on missions for Abel (your township) the storyline draws you in & you get attached to the different characters. Check it out.
I will, thanks!!! Sounds way fun! 2 -
13 weeks and 36 lbs. Started at 242 and weighed in at 206 today5
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That's awesome! Keep it up!2
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