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Anonymous · 06-28-2005, 04:11 PM

Hello everyone,

This seems like a very informative site. I'm a new mom (6mo old girl),
I'm 37 years old and have hypothyroidism. My doctor prescibed phen for me @ 30mg. I've been taking it for 1 week with no weight loss. The 1st week I didn't exercise at all. My clothes are starting to feel a little loose this week and I've been exercising for 1 hour for the past 2 days. My doctor told me to limit my calories to 1000-1200 a day. It seems like most people lose around 5lbs the 1st week, I have a horrible time losing weight due to my hypo thyroidism. Does anyone have any experiance they can share?

**NeedtoLose** · 06-28-2005, 04:15 PM

I did not lose any weight the 2nd week I was on Phen. It was that time of the month and I did not exercise. I think exercise is the key. I see a loss EVERY TIME I exercise now!

Are you feeling full easier now? Or feeling like you are not interested in food?

What is your current weight or how much do you need to lose?

I think you need to give the Phen some more time. Make sure that you are eating frequent small meals and get your exercise in as much as you can.

Anonymous · 06-28-2005, 05:57 PM

It is my TOM right now. I'm 185lbs and am 5'7". I wear a size 14. My doctor wants me down to 155, although I don't know if I'll get there.

I am feeling fuller and I'm trying to plan what I will eat.

I'm a little afraid of the scale, as I always think something will work and then doesn't. Sometimes, I think I should wait until my Doc appt at the end of July to find out if I'm losing.

How long have you been on phen and how much have you lost?

**NeedtoLose** · 06-28-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ACIE

How long have you been on phen and how much have you lost?

I have been on Phen for 3 weeks and lost 10.6 pounds. But the week I had my period I did not lose anything. I bet that is what is happening to you too.

**Cyn** · 06-28-2005, 07:21 PM

ACIE~ Welcome!! So glad to see you here. Hang in there with the phen--everyone loses differently. Please dont become discouraged if it doesnt happen as fast as you expected. Just keep eating well and exercising and you will see results. I hope you continue to post your progress and let us get to know you more.

edited cause I cant spell or type! lol!!

**NeedtoLose** · 06-30-2005, 05:46 PM

ACIE,
Are you still here? How are things going for you? Are you finding all of the help and information that you need? If you have any further questions just give me a shout! :-D