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  • I am a frequent cruiser and also on contrave. Best advise for eating on a cruise...don't do the buffet; sit at a table and order breakfast and lunch. Avoid snacks and free ice cream. Order dessert only at dinner and eat half. Take the stairs and avoid the elevators. Stay hydrated; any bar will happily give you water. Avoid…
    in Cruising in 4 months! Comment by rachelboydpotter October 2017
  • I find that staying very, very hydrated minimizes side effects. I also make sure I am meeting fiber goals. I've lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks (though most at the beginning was just water weight). I am not eating anything made from refined white flour.
    in Looking for challenge partner on Contrave Comment by rachelboydpotter October 2017
  • I'm in week 3 (interestingly, I was on this as part of the clinical trials before it was FDA approved). I remember from the trials that the side effects are minimized if I drink lots of water 10-12 cups per day and if I keep up fiber intake. I've lost about 15 pounds (started at 225) and as a "crutch" contrave helps me to…
    in Looking for people who are trying out Contrave? Thoughts? Is it working? Comment by rachelboydpotter October 2017
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