Has anyone on here tried phentermine as a weight loss aid or

jillybones

This stuff works great for me. I have energy with out the jitters since there is no caffeine. I am much more focused, and feel like I use to in my 30s (I'm in my 40's now and have lack of motivation and energy). I actually take one every other day instead of every day. It seems to work well that way- I just keep exercising and eating the same way. It's true you can forget to eat, but I make it a point to eat small meals through out the day and drink water all day. Set a timer if you have to or alarm on your iphone.

My meals:
Breakfast consists of eggs and sometimes bacon (I don't have blood pressure problems), or I'll make an omelet, or a fruit smoothy that consists of fresh or frozen fruit and greek yogurt with some apple juice and honey and blend a way! I love starting my day off with a fruit smoothy. I feel great, my stomach is happy, and it helps stay .... regular, ahmm.
Lunch is chicken, turkey patty (patty is mixed in a LITTLE apple sauce for the best turkey patty ever), green salads, home made cole slaw (look up Tam O' Shanter Coleslaw- I don't put very much dressing in), I snack on apples, grapes, bananas, almonds, snap peas, baby carrots.
Dinner last night was stuffed baked zucchini (stuffed with turkey sausage, zucchini guts, goat cheese, onion, garlic, spices to taste), I also eat a lot of steamed veggies, broccoli with parmesan cheese shake on top with a little butter. Basically all the veggies, fruit, chicken, fish, and turkey I want.

My doc told me to stay away from carbs and beef. If I just had to have rice then a small spoonful. The idea is to make it not a big deal. Remember to eat right after taking the Phentermine, don't wait. Then your system has nourishment and the pill works fine. These negative responses tells me people are not taking the pill correctly, and not remembering to eat. Take responsibility and do this right or don't do it at all. By eating a healthy diet you shouldn't gain weight back again. Usually that means you've fallen off the wagon. Exercise and eat right is not a diet, it's a life style.

Restybaby2012

I dont believe that merely stopping this med ALONE is going to cause the weight to return. You're doing something, no matter how minor that is causing it. It just stands to reason, to be regaining the weight you have to be taking in more than you're needing.

Please remember too, there are people out here who are extremely over weight with a myriad of health issues limiting them from working out like most of you. Im one of em. I would never resort to a med if I could exercise and work out the way so many of you do. Im totally envious and wish to GOD in heaven I had caught things earlier. But be that as it may.....Im determined to keep going. I've lost 100 since joining MFP a year or two ago and havent been able to return to the slim workout I had implemented then because of some injuries. I FUBARD that too, got a little too greedy and over ambitious.

Please be kind to those of us who have to try what y'all may think of as unconventional methods. I am now under a doctors care and have a personal trainer to avoid any further injuries. I have absolutely no side effects from the phentermine, though I am on a low dose and have no plans to increase it. I do 5 days on 2 days off and will take a 30 day break at the end of 90 days depending on how much more Ive lost.

Be at peace on your journey and support those you can but dont scold or look down on those you cant

eta: I should add that I do have absolutely no appetite but am sure to eat 3 smaller meals a day incorporating all the food groups along with a vitamin, plenty of water and I keep moving. I have no hyper tendencies from this, no jitters, no bad taste, nothing.

GreatDepression

I thought this was banned by the FDA? Phin phen?

jschwend1

My husband and I both decided we needed to change what we were doing, and we both were very overweight (over 100lbs each to lose). We went to a nutritionist who prescribed 30mg for both of us. I have to say, for the most part, I have not appetite, and it is very easy to skip meals. I am also on a 1,200 calorie diet, my hubby is on 1,500, and we started an exercise plan. We have been doing this for 5 weeks now, and both of us have forgotten our pills a few days, but we haven't experienced any of the negative side effects at all. We had our weigh ins yesterday, and I am at 22lbs for 5 weeks, and my husband is at 43lbs for 5 weeks (he works a very physical job, so he is way more active than I am). I don't plan on staying on this more than 4 months before taking at least a month's break. I am confident that if we stick to the dietary changes we have made and the exercise plan we have incorporated, we will be able to keep the weight off without the help of the pills.

teepo80

I am on it right now. I do feel jittery at times. I only have about 20lbs I want to lose. I am taking it because I had with eating at night or snacking. I have lost 6lbs in 6 days. I always work out anyway so I believe once I finish I will be on the right track. I have been holding onto this weight for about 2 years now.

ninerbuff

It's a drug. Needing to use a drug for weight loss, teaches you NOTHING about how to eat correctly.

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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

AllTheNoms

Why are we still responding to a thread this old?

shexy16

My old boss used phentermine, and as a result she has a permanent heart condition that she has to take medication for the rest of her life. NOt worth it.

kr1ssy23

I lost 30 lbs in 3 months. Love that med!

anitathedancer

bmeggers wrote: »

Does anyone know anything about phentermine?

It works!

happyfeetrebel1

GreatDepression wrote: »

I thought this was banned by the FDA? Phin phen?

Phen phen was 2 different drugs combined. Together, they had horrible side effects such as death. Phen phen combined is no longer available, but Phentermine singly is

lifeskittles

I took it to help lose 85lbs of pregnancy weight. Helped me lose about 40lbs or so fairly quickly. COMPLETELY takes away your cravings. Often you aren't hungry and need to schedule your meal times to make sure you're still eating. I think its a good kick-start if you're trying to drop a good amount of weight, but I wouldn't take it if you're within 20lbs of your goal so you don't lose muscle mass.

50sFit

bmeggers wrote: »

Does anyone know anything about phentermine?

It a magic weight loss pill that stifles appetite. Once you lose the weight, it usually piles right back on.
SUGGESTION: Forget phentermine, and just follow the MFP recommendations for steady and lasting results.
Eat clean, log all your foods and set your calorie intake to lose 1 pound per week.
Exercise both cardio and strength, and eat back your exercise calories.
It's simple, effective and lasting.
Whatever you decide... Good Luck!

RashaePree

I'm Currently taking it now as well as cutting my calories down to between 1200-1500 daily and exercising at least 3 times a week for 45min- 1 hour....I'll keep anyone interested posted on my weight loss.

Juju1970

Some of these responses are just silly. It's not like your body senses you are off the med and pulls calories from the ethos to smack on your butt. You gain weight because you put food in your mouth. I have lost 130 pounds. I have 70 left. Like many people, I have had to take a break for product efficacy. I eat exactly the same on those weeks, the difference is I am white knuckling it and thinking about food all the time. Phentermine gives me a break from my addictive behavior around food and let's me have a little respite from the cravings while I work on my mental attitude and learn to make better choices. Nothing will work if you don't work.

bulbadoof

i don't *kitten* with weight loss pills. it's not safe.

Juju1970

shexy16 wrote: »

My old boss used phentermine, and as a result she has a permanent heart condition that she has to take medication for the rest of her life. NOt worth it.

There are zero reported cases of phentermine causing any heart irregularities when used as prescribed. Your employer was likely taking it in combination with another drug. You have a 60% greater chance of dying from a heart attack if you are obese. I like my odds.