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Darn proud of you!!! I too have stopped the pills.....have a month's supply left....saving in case I need a jump start 50 lbs down the road....I have 100 lbs left to go....you are right....WE CAN do this - with support from fellow mfp friends and family.... So happy for you....

So excited for you!!! You look fantastic....

Feel free to ADD me as well....Any of you - I think the more support - the better!

Hello ~ I am on my 5th week of Phentermine 37.5 and have lost 18 lbs.....I will be taking it for just the 3 months as well and going off. It has given me the power to resist the larger portions and log my meals so it becomes habit. By the time 3 months comes - I will be in the habit and body and mind used to eating the…

Couldn't have said it better!!! THANK-YOU so much for sharing!!! Cherie' in Walla Walla, WA

Hi Ann ~ I am also friends with Tracie524.... I have 123 lbs to lose and started Feb 11....and lost 11 lbs. Having the support of friends on MFP is great - for me a much needed thing. Feel free to add me as a friend and we can lose weight together!! Cherie'

I feel exactly the same way - WELCOME to MFP - feel free to add me as a friend!!

Hello ~ I have read each and every post and do realize that many are against taking Phentermine - that's ok - it is your opinion and I appreciate and understand your concerns. I see posts where the pill had extreme side effects.....the KEY is.....I trust my doctor - she knows my history well...I just had my 2 week follow…

WOW....This is exactly what I am doing - changing eating habits...and I have not had side effects except for dry mouth. Will take for 3 months only - had my 2 week Dr. appointment yesterday - and blood pressure is lower, no rapid heart rate either.....works for me - may not for others.....no grumpiness either - actually…

I am Cherie'...and yes - OBESE too....I weigh 288.0 (Was 298.0) and I can so relate to you. I have friends that complain about 15lbs....I tell them really - try 100+.... Feel free to add me as a friend!

Hi! ~ I would love to be your friend along our journey - feel free to add me. I have 123 lbs to lose and am setting little goals for myself. (12) 10 lb goals.....actually the 1st one being 13 lbs.....and little rewards like a new lipstick or gloss. Then at 25 lb goals....pedicure.....50 lb....massage and 100 lbs....a trip…

DITTO to comment from Jasmine_Moons ....and I agree with your comments as well....I too started last week on the 6th and have lost 9 lbs - I am sure lot of water...but it has given me the boost I needed to start eating healthy and portion control. I have tried so many times only to fail and my Dr. prescribed it for me and…

Thanks to all!!! I researched it and it is the best for me - and my Dr. knows me and has my best interest. I will be the first to stop right away if anything funky happens - I am a very cautious person. :smile:

It's ok...you are not harsh - I wanted your opinion and am glad you are honest. I know many feel the same way - and I truly thought I would never in a million years turn to a "pill" to help....But....my Dr and I thought this was better for me as a kick start then surgery. And I am going to use it that way - just a kick…

Hi Betty! That's good to hear - same exact for me....as I was a binge eater....and this is helping lose that feeling - I will wean myself off of it after about 50 lbs and keep logging and add exercise to replace the Phentermine. I have 123 lbs to lose.....and mini goals with rewards every 25 lbs....like pedicure,…

Good to know - I know that I need to log my food forever and keep me in track. Once I can lose some weight - I want to exercise - without terrible pain and turning beet red...Hee/Hee.....I am going to be very careful NOT to let those old habits come back.... :smile:

Would love to have you add me as a friend.....I too...same boat....but - I know MFP works...and my mind frame is different this time - I am doing it for ME!! And my family will also benefit. Having the encouragement from others really helps. Cherie' from Walla Walla, WA

WOW!!! Fantastic.......I was having a hard day today - still on track but temped to eat comfort food and seeing this post helped me to stay focused. You can really tell in your face!!!

Congrats to joing MFP!! This is such a great site. I joined April Fools day and have lost 36 lbs....had 40 off...then gained 4 back - but....I am in this for life and couldn't do it without all the support from all MFP friends. Please feel free to add me and we can do this together....I have a total of 110 lbs to…

Howdie! SO glad you are going global - I love having the support in good....and bad times. I don't feel like I am alone and it's nice to have feedback. Please feel free to add me as a friend! You CAN do this!!!!

You look great!!! Can really tell in the face and arms too...and I love the highlights in your hair - makes your eyes stand out more too...Pat yourself on the back!!!

Born in Spokane, WA - Live in Walla Walla, WA for last 26 years.....Yes...there is a Walla Walla...and I love it here.... :o}

You can do it...but I agree with others...fill out profile...add photos.....make goals...small....and have friends....there have many many days that I was down and out and encouragment from friends pulled me through....weigh once a week....drink lots of water or iced tea and try to get at least 3 servings of veggies and…

Hey Mom ~ Welcome to MFP! You will LOVE it.....I am here more than Facebook. You will love the support and friendship through the good....and bad days! Love You ~ Cherie'

Hello ~ Welcome to MFP! I would love to be your friend. I have been here almost 3 months now and thought I could never lose weight to to accept myself as a "Big Mama". But MFP has made a believer out of me. I love the support of friends. I am not purr-fect, but keep trying and know this is for life.

Welcome!!! You have made one of the best decisions ever! I have been here since April 1st and lost 20 lbs. It's amazing how my whole way of thinking and planning food has become so natural. We are here to help you obtain your goal. Feel free to add me as a friend!

I would love to be your friend! Feel free to add me. I joined April 1st and love MFP....there have been days I didn't stick to it 100%...but I log everything and keep going and love the support from my friends here. You have taken the first major step and we will be with you along the way!

In addition to the deodarant - I dust shower to shower powder on. It helps - just not too much as it can ball up when sweat - just a light layer. Thanks for the great bra suggestions, I am going to look those up. :flowerforyou:

I too have the dredded "HIPPO" Thyroid for about 8 yrs now. I always thought I was doomed to be heavy and never lose weight because of it. But...thanks to MFP and keeping track of my food intake and exercise....it is slowly but surely coming off. I have a road ahead of me - but I know know I WILL Succeed. The support you…

Welcome to MFP! You will love it....The support is amazing and I enjoy keeping track of my daily food and exercise...who'd a thought? Prior to April 1st I would have thought it wasn't an option...You can and will suceed. Feel free to add me as a friend! :happy: