[Misseebee]

Greetings!
I stumbled on this site yesterday! I'm so glad you are out there! :grin:

I started on the Phentermine on July 5th, weighing in at 283. The first couple of weeks were kind of difficult, because while I was not hungry, that didn't stop my from eating pretty much whatever I wanted. After 2 weeks of that, I started being aware of my calories ingested, and MOST days limiting it to 1,400. I went back to my Dear Dr. last Friday, August 4th -- 8.5 # less! (274.5)
I go back to the Dr. on September 1st and plan to have remarkable weight reduction! He will let me stay on the Phentermine for a total of 6 months. Then I will have to take 6 months off -- or switch to Meridia, which I would rather not do.

Counting calories seems to be keeping me conscious around food, which is a good thing. I am going to start exercising this week.

Does the 1,400 calories seem like a good number for me? Some days I have had 1,100 or 1,200 calories, but the 1,400 seems pretty relaxed.

By the way, I am 5'6" and 40 years old. Dr. said my BMI was 46. My ultimate goal is 160 -- I think! That is subject to change!
Have a Great Day!

[susanpesek]

:grin: Hi, Misseebee! Welcome to the forum. :grin: Most of us check in at least once a day and post or many times, just read. It's really encouraging to read that others go through the same struggles with the same problems. Each of us is free to write whatever helps us over the hurdles and we keep each other going that way! Please continue to post every day so we can get to know you and get 'back and forth' going!

See you tomorrow. :grin: I am really excited by your 8 and 1/2 pound loss~you are doing great!