VanishaDawn

I started taking Phentermine a week ago and I am still unsure if I have lost any weight. I decided not to weigh myself until I go back to the doctors office in two weeks. She also gave me a B-12 shot and a diet plan. I haven't been able to follow the diet to a tee because I have no appetite at all. My side effects are…

UPDATE: I'm rounding out my first week on Phentermine and I'm still a little skeptical. I have been following the diet given to me loosely...mainly because I am simply not hungry at all! Last night, it was 8:30pm before I realized that I hadn't had a complete meal. Even during the day, I had a snack parfait and a cookie…

I was just prescribed Phentermine on Thursday, and I took my first pill yesterday along with the food plan the doctor gave me. She also gave me a B12 shot. I felt great all day, I didn't doze off at work like I usually do and I wasn't hungry until late last night. Instead of eating, I drank a couple cups of water and went…

PERFECT idea! Good thinking!!!! :flowerforyou:

"I feel as though" "That's so redundant" (This one is usually used out of context) "BFF" (If you're over 16, you're too old to have a BFF) "That shi cray" (....) I have TONS of them! Oh! How could I forget...I hate when people end a sentence with "so" (Well I walked 3 miles today, so......)

Take baby steps! It WILL NOT happen overnight. Look for small Non Scale Victories and be proud of yourself for every minor accomplishment! (Ex: I chose frozen yogurt over ice cream, or I walked in place during commercials) You can do it with a more positive attitude, and a few good motivators, but you have to WANT to! Good…

IDK why but "Let the Church Say Amen" by Pastor Marvin Winans has been stuck in my head for almost a week! I can't get it out!

I'm almost ashamed but I like Eddie Murphy & Michael Jackson's song "Wuzupwitchu" lol :embarassed: I also like Party In the USA by Miley Cyrus....eek! (Shhh don't tell anyone!)

Hi and welcome! There is amazing support on this site. We all need it on this difficult journey. I'll add you, good luck on your fresh start!

Statistics, monkey (I say moan-key) and worchestershire (Hell, I can't even spell it !)! Lol My mom doesn't say penguin, she says "pang wang" lol

My secret goal is embarassing:blushing: lol...but I'll tell. I want to be able to duck walk! To me that would mean that I have regained strength in my legs after my ORIF surgery (post car accident) Best believe when I can do that, it's gonna be a celebration! :drinker:

I belong to Planet Fitness as well and I love it there too. I feel very comfortable there and everyone is always in their own world. Give it a try, it's definitely worth it. They also offer free unlimited fitness training whenever you need it.

<that girl over there? Yup, that's me about a week and a half ago :laugh:

You look awesome!!!!!! Congrats and good luck on the rest of your wonderful journey! :flowerforyou:

I'm aiming for a healthy size 10!!!! :wink:

I get the same way...ummm I would say try sketching out the reasons that you want to lose weight and put it in a place where you can be reminded of these reasons each day. Or if you're a visual kinda person, measure your inches as they usually drop first. Good luck to you!

I always got a dollar per tooth, but just to make it interesting, try a gold dollar coin and a cute note from the tooth fairy...Good Luck! :flowerforyou:

I found a few perfumes years ago and I refuse to let them go! 1) 360 by Perry Ellis- my all-time favorite! 2) Fantasy- Britney Spears (very light but sweet) 3) Curve (for Men)- I LOOOOVE this on a man.

You all are awesome! Thanks for the tips. I am gonna have to stop starving myself in the mornings...one more question...any suggestions breakfasts on the go? Lol I have a million and one questions!

Unfortunately, I am ALWAYS on the go....I will have to try to make time to rest for at least 30 minutes.

I am usually close to or over my calories at the end of the day, but now that I think about it, I usually don't eat before or directly after the gym. I'll try it tomorrow. I wish I did have a pool...but Planet fitness is very basic. Just cardio and strength machines. Thanks so much...I gonna go in a corner and give myself…

I would love to buy a corset that I look breathtaking in!

I used to live in Upper Marlboro...I even went to Douglass for a few seconds lol.....and I agree, notifications WOULD help!

I'm gonna do it!!!! :happy:

All my life I was a stick, but when I started driving and didn't have to walk everywhere, I started to gain weight. On top of that, I just love food, my mom is an excellent cook and she is always making new recipes! Once I got to the point of no return, I just said eff it....I'm too big to do anything....every ache and…

I have small visual cues all over the place...notes on the calendar...in notebooks, on my phone, on the fridge. Also Planning out a meal schedule or workout schedule may help. You have to make this a priority like you make going to work, or showering, or sleeping, make it a definite part of your day. Good Luck!

I am literally giving you a standing ovation! I don't even know you and I am so very proud of you...this story is truly amazing! Keep up the great work and keep checking in to let us know how everything is going! Congratulations!

Hmm, Anything chocolate...brownies, cake, fudge pops, ice cream, ANYTHING....plus cupcakes, Chick-FIl-A, Barbacoa Burrito bowls with EVERYTHING, and Pepsi! What a great life!

going to succeed in life. People began recognizing that I had talent, but to (from The Soul of A Butterfly- Reflections on Life's Journey by Muhammad Ali with Hana Yasmeen Ali)

I would love to buy a cute cocktail dress and a pair of heels that won't leave my feet screaming after a half hour. When I whittle this waist a few inches, I'm buying it....an emerald colored one ♥