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.

@angie55575 do you eat back your exercise calories? Or even half of them?

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!

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. :-(

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!!

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.

Nancyh59 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 wrote: »

Nancyh59 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.

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.........