Taking Phetermine and Exercising
kaybae88
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I recentlyt started taking phetermine and got good weightloss success with just walking as a exercie but now since I started working out in the gym I sweat more and I tend to smell like the medicine is coming out in my workouts. What I wanted to know is there anyone else out there who had success with taking the pill and exercising at the gym also. I lost about 12 in 6 days. Which is good enough for me but What type of exercises are you doing and how long do you workout?
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Drop the pill, keep the exercise0
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I thought you were told NOT to excercise while on the pill.. ?0
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Drop the pill, keep the exercise
I say this also.. I took it for about a month. Lost good weight but it was not worth it and as soon as I got off it, I gained all the weight I lost plus an extra 10 lbs. Healthy eating and Exercise is the way to go!0 -
My doctor did recommend atleast 30 minutes of exercise 4 times a day while taking the pill. BUt when I was not on the pill I went from 290 in june to 260 in september then nothing would go past that. and that was just diet and exercise but I do eat about 1200-1600 calories a day and drink alot of water. But I thought the gym would better help with tht eresults0
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12lbs in 6 days... ya thats gonna work..0
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I thought you were told NOT to excercise while on the pill.. ?
The doctor recommended atleast 30 minutes of exercise while on it 4 times a week0 -
Just so you know...
Any post involving weight loss alternative (safe or not) other than moderation and excercise will get you tons of hate mail and snide remarks MOSTLY from people who have neither tried nor been informed about your personal goals or requirements, health risks or needs.
just so you know it's not just you...0 -
As someone already has... you will get flamed for talking about Phentermine on here. Even when it is medically prescribed people have their opinions.
I have lost 41 pounds to date since October 1st. I don't go to a gym, but I do Zumba twice a week, walk 3 days a week (just starting C25K) and do a bike ride on the weekends. I have had no problems with the medicine 'coming out' but I am not much of a sweater either. My doctor did encourage exercise.
Hope this helps! Good luck on your journey.0 -
Drop the pill, keep the exercise
Agreed!
The pill will curb your appetite, to be sure, but it won't teach you how to eat proper portions of food. My starting weight was 263, and I have lost 50 of that just by restricting myself to 1800 net calories a day and eating plenty of protein. Most of my exercise has been simply walking, though I have done the Couch to 5k and Level 1 of the Thirty Day Shred. It would be a good idea to wean yourself off the pill and do a good mix of cardio and strength training. Use the food diary here to track your intake, and you will start to learn very quickly about portion control and the nutrients in your food.
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12lbs in 6 days... ya thats gonna work..
No offence seriously... but I've lost almost that.. sitting on 7 pounds in last 5 days....
You do not need drugs to do that... just a healthy metabolism and a will to eat less than usual... nothing special... If you cannot comprehend that weight loss, then your metabolism might be slowing down in my eyes... I have 1700-1900c a day and usually lose around 1 pound or so a day
and before ask... I'm around 130 pounds... so no, I'm not exactly morbidly obese etc where it could be explained away as something else..
I've been having beer + pizza last few nights and still losing... No idea why or what up, but hey, if I'm losing whilst having beer + pizza... I aint going to complain lol0 -
Bad stuff. It is half of "Phen-Fen" which was taken off the market in the 90s. Dangerous to play with weight loss meds. Drop the pill, eat right, and exercise ~ it's that simple, unless you are looking for a quick way to lose weight (you'll gain it right back after you stop the phentermine). You don't want to listen, it's your prerogative (sp)..... but don't go suing your doctor after you have had a heart attack or some other medical complication from taking a medication that has many warnings. I'm a nurse and very well versed in this, as I was also looking for the "quick easy" way for weight loss at one time (never took it however.... too many nasty side effects). Guess what? It's called HARD WORK and DISCIPLINE, and it's not quick. *stepping off soap box*0
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Drop the pill, keep the exercise
I say this also.. I took it for about a month. Lost good weight but it was not worth it and as soon as I got off it, I gained all the weight I lost plus an extra 10 lbs. Healthy eating and Exercise is the way to go!
I agree healthy eating and exercise is the way to go. But if you can consider phentermine a crutch (helping to stave off hunger until your body gets used to normal portions) and NOT a magic pill that makes you lose weight. Then, I think phentermine, when prescribed by your doctor can be a suitable avenue for those who are morbidly obese. One must consider which one is doing more damage?0 -
Are you going to take the pill forever? Don't you think that it will just come back on when you stop taking the pill?
IME losing the weight is only about 25% of the job. Keeping it off is the hard part.0 -
this is good there have not been any threads about Phetermine today0
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12lbs in 6 days... ya thats gonna work..
No offence seriously... but I've lost almost that.. sitting on 7 pounds in last 5 days....
You do not need drugs to do that... just a healthy metabolism and a will to eat less than usual... nothing special... If you cannot comprehend that weight loss, then your metabolism might be slowing down in my eyes... I have 1700-1900c a day and usually lose around 1 pound or so a day and before ask... I'm around 130 pounds... so no, I'm not exactly morbidly obese etc where it could be explained away as something else..
I've been having beer + pizza last few nights and still losing... No idea why or what up, but hey, if I'm losing whilst having beer + pizza... I aint going to complain lol
You do realize that rapid weight loss can be a sign of several illnesses? Because we all know, it's not 1 lb of fat per day you are losing. But if it's persistent for more than a few weeks, you might want to get checked out.0 -
Just so you know...
Any post involving weight loss alternative (safe or not) other than moderation and excercise will get you tons of hate mail and snide remarks MOSTLY from people who have neither tried nor been informed about your personal goals or requirements, health risks or needs.
just so you know it's not just you...
They get a lot of hate because NONE of them are proven to work over and above of exercise and diet. Some might have caffeine to provide more energy or some might suppress appetite but the pill alone will not provide any more weight loss over diet and exercise.0 -
12lbs in 6 days... ya thats gonna work..
No offence seriously... but I've lost almost that.. sitting on 7 pounds in last 5 days....
You do not need drugs to do that... just a healthy metabolism and a will to eat less than usual... nothing special... If you cannot comprehend that weight loss, then your metabolism might be slowing down in my eyes... I have 1700-1900c a day and usually lose around 1 pound or so a day and before ask... I'm around 130 pounds... so no, I'm not exactly morbidly obese etc where it could be explained away as something else..
I've been having beer + pizza last few nights and still losing... No idea why or what up, but hey, if I'm losing whilst having beer + pizza... I aint going to complain lol
You do realize that rapid weight loss can be a sign of several illnesses? Because we all know, it's not 1 lb of fat per day you are losing. But if it's persistent for more than a few weeks, you might want to get checked out.
Really? The only one I am aware of is hyperthyroidism, which isn't all too bad from what I've read.. What else could it be? I am actually interested... Would be nice to know what is happening to be honest 0 -
I took this drug twice. I had excellent results the first time, lost 50lbs... and I did not really work out, maybe a few walks.. but yes when I would "smell" different. Weird side effect. The real reason I lost weight on it is because it made me not hungry, it is a great appetite suppressant, but FDA regulations allow for only 3-6 months to be on it at the most, and your BMI has to be like 30 or above to be prescribed it... so once you are off of it... be careful, weight gain will come back fast if you dont have a decent routine, such as eating healthy and regular work outs.
Just work out like normal, on or off the drug.
This drug can also cause severe high blood pressure, and lung issues... I did not do research on it until after I had taken it.
Be careful with this drug.0 -
Just so you know...
Any post involving weight loss alternative (safe or not) other than moderation and excercise will get you tons of hate mail and snide remarks MOSTLY from people who have neither tried nor been informed about your personal goals or requirements, health risks or needs.
just so you know it's not just you...
They get a lot of hate because NONE of them are proven to work over and above of exercise and diet. Some might have caffeine to provide more energy or some might suppress appetite but the pill alone will not provide any more weight loss over diet and exercise.
:laugh: lol ...Should have followed my own advice... hate tends to spill over...:drinker:0 -
Bad stuff. It is half of "Phen-Fen" which was taken off the market in the 90s. Dangerous to play with weight loss meds. Drop the pill, eat right, and exercise ~ it's that simple, unless you are looking for a quick way to lose weight (you'll gain it right back after you stop the phentermine). You don't want to listen, it's your prerogative (sp)..... but don't go suing your doctor after you have had a heart attack or some other medical complication from taking a medication that has many warnings. I'm a nurse and very well versed in this, as I was also looking for the "quick easy" way for weight loss at one time (never took it however.... too many nasty side effects). Guess what? It's called HARD WORK and DISCIPLINE, and it's not quick. *stepping off soap box*
It is the PHEN part of the phen fen... not the heart failure part, but still not good... high blood pressure, and lung issues.0 -
Thank you and that was awesome keep up the good work.As someone already has... you will get flamed for talking about Phentermine on here. Even when it is medically prescribed people have their opinions.
I have lost 41 pounds to date since October 1st. I don't go to a gym, but I do Zumba twice a week, walk 3 days a week (just starting C25K) and do a bike ride on the weekends. I have had no problems with the medicine 'coming out' but I am not much of a sweater either. My doctor did encourage exercise.
Hope this helps! Good luck on your journey.0 -
Just so you know...
Any post involving weight loss alternative (safe or not) other than moderation and excercise will get you tons of hate mail and snide remarks MOSTLY from people who have neither tried nor been informed about your personal goals or requirements, health risks or needs.
just so you know it's not just you...
They get a lot of hate because NONE of them are proven to work over and above of exercise and diet. Some might have caffeine to provide more energy or some might suppress appetite but the pill alone will not provide any more weight loss over diet and exercise.
:laugh: lol ...Should have followed my own advice... hate tends to spill over...:drinker:
Sorry, it wasn't meant to be hate:laugh: . Just trying to explain why it gets hate, :drinker:0 -
This topic would be better suited for a private group discussion than the main boards. There is a communal responsibility to not suggest diets or treatments that promote unsafe weight loss practices. Using this drug under the care of your doctor is one thing, getting advice for how to use it from a public internet board is another. I'm sure you can find a private group of people that are using this drug, or if there isn't one, maybe consider starting one.0
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Drop the pill, Phen/fen was pulled off the market because the other half was identified as problematic and odds are the research just isn't there for the Phentermine... I lost 60, years ago on it... the problem is you will eventually go off it and then what are you going to do... Be free and do it yourself. The workout and good eating habits are sufficient!0
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Everyones weight loss journey is different so what is right for one is not right for another but
just going to tell you to be careful with the way you're going about losing weight..
i too tried this route and yes had success but its short lived...once you stop taking them, and
your metabolism is all screwed up, the weight comes back and then some .
plus your body will get immune to them so you will just have to keep taking more and more.
there is a healthier way to achieve your goals....
just my 2 cents
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Just so you know...
Any post involving weight loss alternative (safe or not) other than moderation and excercise will get you tons of hate mail and snide remarks MOSTLY from people who have neither tried nor been informed about your personal goals or requirements, health risks or needs.
just so you know it's not just you...
They get a lot of hate because NONE of them are proven to work over and above of exercise and diet. Some might have caffeine to provide more energy or some might suppress appetite but the pill alone will not provide any more weight loss over diet and exercise.
See that's the thing... if you think that phentermine is a pill that causes you to lose weight then your frame of mind is your problem. Phentermine is does not cause weight loss. Phentermine suppresses your appetite so that you can change your eating habits.0 -
This topic would be better suited for a private group discussion than the main boards. There is a communal responsibility to not suggest diets or treatments that promote unsafe weight loss practices. Using this drug under the care of your doctor is one thing, getting advice for how to use it from a public internet board is another. I'm sure you can find a private group of people that are using this drug, or if there isn't one, maybe consider starting one.
I do not think this should be private at all.
I think everyone has a right to know about all the side effects of this pill, good or bad, and each individual experience. It is different for everyone. Information such as this, should not be kept private. no one is encouraging anyone to take anything. People are simply giving their own experiences, and suggestions. The OP is already taking it, and has been under doctors orders. No one is forcing a pill down her throat. As a community we have the responsibility to let a person know about all results, and not shy away from any such topic and keep it private. How ridiculous.0 -
This topic would be better suited for a private group discussion than the main boards. There is a communal responsibility to not suggest diets or treatments that promote unsafe weight loss practices. Using this drug under the care of your doctor is one thing, getting advice for how to use it from a public internet board is another. I'm sure you can find a private group of people that are using this drug, or if there isn't one, maybe consider starting one.
I do not think this should be private at all.
I think everyone has a right to know about all the side effects of this pill, good or bad, and each individual experience. It is different for everyone. Information such as this, should not be kept private. no one is encouraging anyone to take anything. People are simply giving their own experiences, and suggestions. The OP is already taking it, and has been under doctors orders. No one is forcing a pill down her throat. As a community we have the responsibility to let a person know about all results, and not shy away from any such topic and keep it private. How ridiculous.
This is not a medical advice board.0 -
This topic would be better suited for a private group discussion than the main boards. There is a communal responsibility to not suggest diets or treatments that promote unsafe weight loss practices. Using this drug under the care of your doctor is one thing, getting advice for how to use it from a public internet board is another. I'm sure you can find a private group of people that are using this drug, or if there isn't one, maybe consider starting one.
I do not think this should be private at all.
I think everyone has a right to know about all the side effects of this pill, good or bad, and each individual experience. It is different for everyone. Information such as this, should not be kept private. no one is encouraging anyone to take anything. People are simply giving their own experiences, and suggestions. The OP is already taking it, and has been under doctors orders. No one is forcing a pill down her throat. As a community we have the responsibility to let a person know about all results, and not shy away from any such topic and keep it private. How ridiculous.
EXACTLY! Community Guidelines say "Posts intended to promote potentially unsafe or controversial weight loss products or procedures, including NON-MEDICALLY PRESCRIBED supplements or MLM products will be removed without warning."0
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