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Eagles8080
Eagles8080 Posts: 197 Member
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I am on phentermine for weight loss. Add me as friend if u are too.
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  • mommyvudu
    mommyvudu Posts: 99 Member
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    What doctor prescribed that to you? General practitioner or specialist?
  • Eagles8080
    Eagles8080 Posts: 197 Member
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    General dr. I have taken it before. It really works.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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    How does these pills teach you to eat in moderation?? It doesn't, why not just eat at a reasonable deficit and exercise. It's sustainable, then pills and it doesn't cost anything.
  • Eagles8080
    Eagles8080 Posts: 197 Member
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    Well becauss when u have many yrs of poor eating habits it is hard just to jump on a diet. There is nothing wrong with having your dr prescribe appetite suppresants SHORT TERM to get things going.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    bashore98 wrote: »
    General dr. I have taken it before. It really works.

    Yes, BUT, successful weight loss is 2 parts - pills may help you with part 1 (the weight loss part) .....but pills don't prepare you for part 2 (the maintenance part).

    Pills are a short sighted approach. Keep measuring and logging portions. Then step away from the pills and see if you can handle things (without them). That will be the true test.

  • Eagles8080
    Eagles8080 Posts: 197 Member
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    Like i said it is short term. If you are not on phentermine why reply?
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
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    bashore98 wrote: »
    Like i said it is short term. If you are not on phentermine why reply?

    Because this is a public forum and these people are trying to help you. They are absolutely right.
  • Eagles8080
    Eagles8080 Posts: 197 Member
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    Helping someone is not bashing their methods. I am followed by a dr. I am prescribed the med short term to get things going.
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
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    bashore98 wrote: »
    Helping someone is not bashing their methods. I am followed by a dr. I am prescribed the med short term to get things going.

    I didn't see any bashing.
  • ffwang82
    ffwang82 Posts: 20 Member
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    Taken it before, it worked, then why take again. Don't kind understand. But anyway, good luck.
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
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    bashore98 wrote: »
    Like i said it is short term. If you are not on phentermine why reply?

    Because public forums are places where people express opinions. Welcome to the internet.

    AND because (decades ago) I went to a doctor for weight loss.......yet here I am.

    Like I said.....I wouldn't describe my prescription (aided) weight loss as "it works." If taking (speed) in my case worked...I wouldn't be overweight now.
  • belinda_73
    belinda_73 Posts: 148 Member
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    I knew when I saw the subject line, there'd be some negativity. I don't think there's anything wrong with taking a stimulant to help you curb your appetite. I've tried phen, it was a tiny little capsule, and it's pretty gentle, I've tried pre-workout drinks that are stronger. There are over the counter stuff that say take 3 and I can only handle one capsule. The part about being prepared for the maintenance part, your body does that for you, you get used to eating less and if you weigh less you crave less food. the only issue I have with stimulants is that it seems to take more each week for them to work, so I try skipping days. when I crave a sweet, I have a protein, if I still crave food, I have a cup of coffee or tea.
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
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    belfle wrote: »
    I knew when I saw the subject line, there'd be some negativity. I don't think there's anything wrong with taking a stimulant to help you curb your appetite. I've tried phen, it was a tiny little capsule, and it's pretty gentle, I've tried pre-workout drinks that are stronger. There are over the counter stuff that say take 3 and I can only handle one capsule. The part about being prepared for the maintenance part, your body does that for you, you get used to eating less and if you weigh less you crave less food. the only issue I have with stimulants is that it seems to take more each week for them to work, so I try skipping days. when I crave a sweet, I have a protein, if I still crave food, I have a cup of coffee or tea.

    I didn't see any "negativity" either.
  • tyoung8
    tyoung8 Posts: 115 Member
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    I have taken it several times before in the past and it is just not worth it. it does work and you do lose the weight quick and you feel great however you pile it right back on when you stop taking them. Each time I went off of them my appetite was RAVENOUS. Literally. Now here I am bigger than I have ever been before. I will admit tho that I did not follow a plan after I stopped taking them. I was happy with my weight loss and took for granted that it would pile right back on. Now trying this doing it the better way, my limiting my calories, carbs, and exercising. Also having my drinks in moderation. I can see why you would want that jump start because it is definitely a huge help. Just make sure you stay on track once you stop taking them. and FIGHT through the hunger you will feel as if your life depended on it. Good luck!
  • Eagles8080
    Eagles8080 Posts: 197 Member
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    Belfle-thank you. I agree with you.
    Everyone else- thank you for your opinions. Lets just agree to disagree. Good luck on your mission.
  • belinda_73
    belinda_73 Posts: 148 Member
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    oh if you need help on curbing appetite, go to your local library and look into some weight loss books, I check out a few every week and get pointers. I like the Dr. Hyman one, discusses healthy fat and protein as important factors in weight loss. there's a 10 day book by him. I've been eating this way for years and now it's just 2nd nature.
  • Eagles8080
    Eagles8080 Posts: 197 Member
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    ThAnk you soo much for that info!
  • vlovell24
    vlovell24 Posts: 61 Member
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    Wow. I take phentermine too. It is very helpful for those of us that are used to eating an entire mixing bowl of cereal at one sitting. In the beginning, your stomach is looking for the same volume as it had always gotten. When you start doing portion control, it rebels with nasty hunger pains. The phentermine helps with that. It's not a weight loss pill, it's an appetite supressant. A mild stimulant. No different than the bodybuilders that take an ec stack. OP, it can help in the beginning, but if you have a responsible doctor, he will only allow you to take it for 3-4 months. By then, your stomach should be used to normal portion sizes, and not growl at you every 3 minutes.
  • AuthenticallyAmanda
    AuthenticallyAmanda Posts: 39 Member
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    This is my first day on it. Adding you OP.
  • starlamarie3
    starlamarie3 Posts: 12 Member
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    i was put on phentermine last week, just started it monday and have lost about 10 lbs, dr put me on an 800 cal/day diet, wanting too loose about 100lbs, starting at 227 want down to at least 125

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