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I have done the B12 shots and it never did anything for me. I have also used Phentermine I lost 20 pounds in a month. I keep it off until I got pregnant with my daughter and tried them again but they didn't work anymore. After you take then they don't really work anymore. That is how it was for me anyways.

Liftng4Lis wrote: »

Hard work is free.

This!!

You'll be paying for a high priced appetite suppressant and put on a calorie deficit program that will usually NOT a program you'll sustain once you're done. Why? Because they'll want you to come back again later since you had weight loss success with them. Then recycle again.

Weight loss is mostly about changing habits. You DON'T need to take drugs to do it, nor pay for expensive programs. You just have to be committed and learn strategies for free on here on how to approach instituting those habits into your current lifestyle.

Here's my first tip: eat off plates that are only 9" in diameter. Don't go back for seconds.

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I was on pentermine when I was 17 & lost from 220 to 170 in around 5 months. It definitely pumps you up in terms of energy. I was able to stay between 170 & 180 for around 6 years, but the only complaint I have is that it didn't teach me how to eat lol just how to not eat..if that makes sense.

Liftng4Lis wrote: »

Hard work is free.

+1

I used to take something similar like this way back prescribed by a doctor and when I found out what it really was, I stopped immediately as the side effects were really frigthening. Unfortunately, the weight I had lost came back very very fast and was there to stay. Damaging my metabolism I would say... I have learned the hard way that there are just no shortcuts....Here are just some side effects you can google :
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
• feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
• chest pain, feeling like you might pass out;
• swelling in your ankles or feet;
• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
• confusion or irritability, unusual thoughts or behavior;
• feelings of extreme happiness or sadness; or
• dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
Common phentermine side effects may include:
• feeling restless or hyperactive;
• headache, dizziness, tremors;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• dry mouth or an unpleasant taste in your mouth;
• diarrhea or constipation, upset stomach; or
• increased or decreased interest in sex, impotence.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

I wouldn't touch Phentanol with a 100 foot pole, imo. As someone who has taken nearly every form of thermogenic/adrenaline weight loss product on the face of the earth (some no longer on the market because, well, they're BAD)...please steer clear of such things. The short term gain isn't worth what damage may be done in the long run.

psych101 wrote: »

Honesty I will never understand the *kitten* people will do to themselves to avoid the simple principle of working hard and developing discipline.

<chick who has lost 120lbs....

Well that is why there is the claim of overweight and obese being lazy. Also I would not call losing weight hard work.

I dislike any sort of shot or pill because frankly, they don't work. Someone is profiting from your earnest desire to make a change.

Pick effective strategies.

One of those strategies is to eat less than you are now, and MFP can help facilitate this.

bealio85 wrote: »

I really do not appreciate the negativity that I'm seeing. Just because I'm taking them does not mean I'm not also putting in hard work. I'm not just sitting around on my *kitten* while hoping a pill will magically make me lose weight. I'm taking it in addition to working my *kitten* off and I am learning to proportion my meals and seeking help from the dietician so I know what to eat, how much protein, carbs, etc my body needs.. Everyone starts somewhere, this is my journey that I have just started. I'm seeing where people are saying how expensive it is, well that may be for some but for me..my insurance covers it so I pay nothing. Why wouldn't I take advantage from a medical professional who can help guide me where I need to be?
If Phentermine gives me any issues I will discontinue to take it, and that doesn't mean I will stop working out and eating right though.

OP I'm sorry if my post was one of the ones you deemed to be negative. But I've been where you are. Trust me. it will not end well.

Can you tell me what Phentermine is? what is it actually made of? how is it created? what does it actually do to your body? If you can tell me all those things and you know exactly what you are putting into your body then fine - have at it. The simple answer is that you don't need Phentermine to lose weight. If you really are working your *kitten* off and learning to portion your meals as you say you are in this post, then you don't need the pills!

I agree - everyone starts somewhere, so what not start from a place where you are the one in control - where your successes are down to what you've learned and what you've been through and how hard you've worked.

Reygne wrote: »

bealio85 wrote: »

I really do not appreciate the negativity that I'm seeing. Just because I'm taking them does not mean I'm not also putting in hard work. I'm not just sitting around on my *kitten* while hoping a pill will magically make me lose weight. I'm taking it in addition to working my *kitten* off and I am learning to proportion my meals and seeking help from the dietician so I know what to eat, how much protein, carbs, etc my body needs.. Everyone starts somewhere, this is my journey that I have just started. I'm seeing where people are saying how expensive it is, well that may be for some but for me..my insurance covers it so I pay nothing. Why wouldn't I take advantage from a medical professional who can help guide me where I need to be?
If Phentermine gives me any issues I will discontinue to take it, and that doesn't mean I will stop working out and eating right though.

well i am sorry to say this site is full of sanctimonious *kitten*

Actually no, this site is full of people who have been here a long time (5 years). who have been in this weight loss game a looooong time and lost substantial weight (120lbs) who have been there and done that and are trying to help prevent others making the same mistakes that they did. Because most 'quick fix' lose weight quick' gimmicks don't work long term and eventually people rebound and rebound hard then end up back here with an additional 20lbs to lose!

Hey there OP! I've been using MFP and tracking daily calories this year, and I've gone from 103.5kg to 93.5kg in four months! All I did was cut calories down to 1200-1500 (experimented a lot) and move more (i.e. walk to work instead of taking bus, etc.).

Then I stalled for a month and decided to try Phentermine for a short term trial (I got 30 tablets) to help curb my appetite. I plan to take half a tablet daily in addition to continuing my moderate caloric deficit and usual workouts. There's no denying that this is far from the healthiest, safest and "best" course of action, but you know, as an adult I'm making that choice.

Why would I want to take a prescription stimulant? I am obese, I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and although I'm not diabetic (or pre-diabetic) it's definitely a concern. I want to have children in the near future (I'm 31). Whether I end up sticking with the stimulant for a while or not, I'd like to hear about other people's experiences about it. Also, it's very important to be well informed and aware of the dangers (and less dangerous alternatives like plain ol' CICO) when considering starting Phentermine (and any medication). That being said, we need to make the decision that is right for us. I got a blood test, I had a full check up, I consulted with a doctor and well, I got the green light. We shall see how it goes!

@bealio85 Thanks for the update! It definitely sounds like an opportunity to teach your body about better portion control. I'm definitely obese due to my overeating - there's no other excuse! >_< I took a half tablet of Phentermine 5 hours ago and I've since them drank a litre of water (about normal in this heat) and survived 3 hours of teaching school summer camp to little kids! Usually I'd need at least two cups of coffee to be alert, but I'm feeling quite good now. My energy has increased but remains stable and constant. I think I'll stick to the half-dose each morning unless side effects rear their ugly heads.

Best of luck!

Honestly the weight loss clinics are what I feel desperate people search for as they don't understand weightloss. Myself I was one. I then moved to a new town and joined a boot camp. My instructor is a personal trainer who made me see the light. Making a conscience effort to watch what your eating and work out 6x a week. She gave me all the skills I needed to lose weight on my own. Maybe search something similar out in your home town.

dennshah01 wrote: »

Liftng4Lis wrote: »

Hard work is free.

Preach!

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Don't depend on drugs to help you control your cravings, especially this one. It's predecessor was called Fen-Phen and it caused heart issues. After lawsuits and the craziness that goes with bad pharma research that crashes and burns, I believe FDA banned it.

Phentermine is NOT a predecessor of Fen-Phen. Fen-Phen was a combination of Phentermine and another drug. It was the other drug in the combo that caused heart problems, and was banned. Phentermine has been prescribed as an appetite suppressant since the 1950's. Phentermine is NOT addictive, even though it is a stimulant. The stimulant side effect wears off, but the appetite suppressant effect (its "therapeutic effect") remains. That is why it is prescribed as an appetite suppressant and not a stimulant.

When used in conjunction with healthy eating and exercise, Phentermine can be an effective temporary tool to help people figure out portion control, and build new habits that can be maintained after the medication is discontinued. The reason so many people post about losing weight then regaining it quickly with Phentermine is that they neglected to build new habits while taking the medication.

It sounds like the OP is using this medication correctly. If people are going to criticize that decision, at least have your facts straight!