How much have you lost?
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Okie dokie, I've lost track of weeks. Started April 3rd, so as the calendar goes two months and 4 days = 40lbs. Big milestone for me this morning, and now on to 50!4
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that is fantastic! WTG!1
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Awesome! How much are you trying to lose? 16.4 pounds in 5 weeks. Only 33.4 til goal!1
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I've lost 16.4 lbs since I've been on phentermine (6 weeks as of today). 38 lbs gone since the New Year though!
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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!!!
FANTASTIC! we are so proud of you :drinker:
GREAT JOB!! Do you run to music?1 -
@ajmurray1234 I do!! I bought this "best workout songs" album on itunes, which is basically just top 40 type music redone to faster beats. It really keeps me going Thanks so much for the kind words and support!!! 0
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ajmurray1234 wrote: »
Yes I do cardio 2-3x a week and weighs 3x a week. I didn't start lifting until about 45 days after I started taking Adipex.1 -
Three calendar months on Phen. 54lbs down!6
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Well done.0
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I started phen on 7/6. As of today (7/23) I'm down 7.6 pounds. It sounds so little but I was literally only losing 1/4-1/2# a week. This has been a very helpful addition to using MFP. It is allowing me to stop and think before I eat. I don't have the absolute zero desire not to eat as some have said. But just being able to stop and think before I do eat is huge and helpful. I'm using The Beck Solution of Cognitive Therapy at the same time to help me sustain the loss when I'm done.3
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13 weeks, down 27.4lbs. I've lost 48.8lbs since the beginning of the year 2
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@angie55575 do you eat back your exercise calories? Or even half of them?0
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Fourth calendar month, 66lbs lost.4
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Wow! Congratulations! Have you been on phen the entire time or just a portion of that? I'm 5 weeks into phen and have lost a little over 7#'s. Still slow, but better then the 1/4# a week I was losing prior to it!1
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ronjsteele1 wrote: »@angie55575 do you eat back your exercise calories? Or even half of them?
Sorry @ronjsteele1 , just saw this now!! I eat back some of my exercise calories. I usually try to stick around 1300-1400 calories during the week, on the weekend I don't really keep track (but I don't go as crazy as I used to go- that's for sure!). My exercise is usually just walking 30-40 minutes a day 5-6 days a week, and throwing in an occasional jog now and then 2 -
Here is my mini update.. its been 6mo on Phentermine and I have lost 50.4lbs !! I workout like a savage and target 1350 cals a day.. Its a basic formula that works for me !!5
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18 weeks, down 27.4# since I started Phen.2
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I am 7 weeks on phen but only 6 weeks on it daily and have lost 6#'s on it (we were experimenting with dosage and days the first week). I have been gaining and losing the same pound (which would put me at 8) for the last 2 weeks. Getting frustrated! I'm going to try tightening some things up and see if that helps. It *is* possible that not working out for 2 weeks and then starting again hasn't helped.
Prior to the phen I was losing 1/4# a week. My average loss is better, but still not as fast as most. :-( 0 -
Keep strong @ronjsteele1! I definitely think that it's possible to not see the scale drop right away when you first start working about again.
This is what I've read about it from a fitness expert:
"The muscle becomes inflamed and slightly swollen due to fluid retention. This temporary retention of fluid can result in a 3- to 4-pound weight gain within a few weeks of a new program" Totally makes sense to me!0 -
There are a few things I've learned from the forums (which mostly irritate me!) that have been really helpful. The muscle/water thing is one of them. And I'm only going up and down a pound so I guess it could be worse.
I did get a phen refill today and took note of the manufacturer. I filled it at Costco instead of my usual pharmacy because it was cheaper. Costco uses the same brand the gal on the other thread mentioned as working well so I'm going to compare. I think what I was getting was from a different manufacturer from my old pharmacy.
Thanks for the encouragement! It really helps having people traveling the same road. It just seems like SUCH a long road!!2 -
Five calendar months on Phentermine, 81.5 lost. (Meticulous logging and exercise every day, though!)
I've heard some people warn that the effect starts to wear off. For me, I think it's working more because I weigh so much less now. I definitely use the extra energy to stay active.2 -
MissusMoon wrote: »Five calendar months on Phentermine, 81.5 lost. (Meticulous logging and exercise every day, though!)
I've heard some people warn that the effect starts to wear off. For me, I think it's working more because I weigh so much less now. I definitely use the extra energy to stay active.
I've been on it for almost four months. I know that it's still working for me, at least most of the time. I DO think it's the reason I only sleep about 5 hours a night. It definitely suppresses my appetite--although I wonder about that aspect because I never really ate because I was "hungry" . . mostly just ate out of habit. I'm tempted to stop for a while and see if I can maintain the good habits I've developed.0 -
MissusMoon wrote: »Five calendar months on Phentermine, 81.5 lost. (Meticulous logging and exercise every day, though!)
I've heard some people warn that the effect starts to wear off. For me, I think it's working more because I weigh so much less now. I definitely use the extra energy to stay active.
This is amazing!! Fantastic work! You must be very disciplined!
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MissusMoon wrote: »Five calendar months on Phentermine, 81.5 lost. (Meticulous logging and exercise every day, though!)
I've heard some people warn that the effect starts to wear off. For me, I think it's working more because I weigh so much less now. I definitely use the extra energy to stay active.
I've been on it for almost four months. I know that it's still working for me, at least most of the time. I DO think it's the reason I only sleep about 5 hours a night. It definitely suppresses my appetite--although I wonder about that aspect because I never really ate because I was "hungry" . . mostly just ate out of habit. I'm tempted to stop for a while and see if I can maintain the good habits I've developed.
How much are you exercising? I sleep pretty well but I'm not sure I would if I weren't so much more active these days. I'm a long time insomniac.0 -
ronjsteele1 wrote: »There are a few things I've learned from the forums (which mostly irritate me!) that have been really helpful. The muscle/water thing is one of them.
OMG, totally with you there!
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MissusMoon wrote: »MissusMoon wrote: »Five calendar months on Phentermine, 81.5 lost. (Meticulous logging and exercise every day, though!)
I've heard some people warn that the effect starts to wear off. For me, I think it's working more because I weigh so much less now. I definitely use the extra energy to stay active.
I've been on it for almost four months. I know that it's still working for me, at least most of the time. I DO think it's the reason I only sleep about 5 hours a night. It definitely suppresses my appetite--although I wonder about that aspect because I never really ate because I was "hungry" . . mostly just ate out of habit. I'm tempted to stop for a while and see if I can maintain the good habits I've developed.
How much are you exercising? I sleep pretty well but I'm not sure I would if I weren't so much more active these days. I'm a long time insomniac.
MissusMoon - I walk about 30-50 minutes on the treadmill about 6 days a week and I do an arm routine with weights. I tried only taking a half a pill yesterday and today--I DID sleep better last night, but still only about 6 hours. And I didn't notice any difference in my appetite--I probably could phase them out completely, but I don't want to yet because I'm scared my weight loss will stop.
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Down 22 lbs in 2 1/2 months. Running a little over 20 miles a week. Have about 70 lbs to go. Dr. Only prescribed 3 months- wish I could find a dr who would stick with it until I hit goal weight.0
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mamacita99 wrote: »Down 22 lbs in 2 1/2 months. Running a little over 20 miles a week. Have about 70 lbs to go. Dr. Only prescribed 3 months- wish I could find a dr who would stick with it until I hit goal weight.
This is great losing! I find it so odd that my doctor is happy to keep people on this stuff their entire lives "if they need to." She is one drug happy lady. I've talked to a few people about her willingness to go years on this stuff and they said there is no requirement, the 3 months is a recommendation but not a hard and fast rule. I don't know if I should be thankful she's not a 3 month person or scared. I can't stand the chick I see, but I need her for other stuff so.........0 -
ronjsteele1 wrote: »mamacita99 wrote: »Down 22 lbs in 2 1/2 months. Running a little over 20 miles a week. Have about 70 lbs to go. Dr. Only prescribed 3 months- wish I could find a dr who would stick with it until I hit goal weight.
This is great losing! I find it so odd that my doctor is happy to keep people on this stuff their entire lives "if they need to." She is one drug happy lady. I've talked to a few people about her willingness to go years on this stuff and they said there is no requirement, the 3 months is a recommendation but not a hard and fast rule. I don't know if I should be thankful she's not a 3 month person or scared. I can't stand the chick I see, but I need her for other stuff so.........
My doctor is one of those who will let people stay on this for years, too. But I'm not sure how beneficial it truly is after the first 3 to 6 months. I started in May and my total loss to date is around 35 pounds--but I lost 25 of that in the first 3 months. I think the phentermine was really making a difference then, but now I think it's not as effective--plus the fact that being 25 pounds down requires me to re-think both my calorie intake and my exercise, and I've just been too lazy to ramp up that side of things. I may try an experiment of not taking it for a month and then going back on--see if it's more effective when I start up again.0
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