First Day Tomorrow

chubz · 08-09-2006, 03:54 AM

The stories on here have been so inspiring. I actually start phentermine tomorrow and as of right now my weight is 147 at a height of 5'6. I know that may not seem all that much but I went from weighing 120 to 160 and actually losing to 147 by just reducing the amounts of sweet and amount of food but now I'm on a plateau and is hoping that Phentermine will help. I'm hoping to reach 125 at the end of my journey.

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**susanpesek** · 08-10-2006, 01:24 AM

:grin: Hi, chubz, and welocme to this forum! There are many people here who are near their goal weights, as you are, and loads of support from people just like you. I think the closer one is to his goal weight, the slower it is to come off. Go into this with reasonable expectations- and 22 pounds is reasonable- and I think anything is possible. :gg2:

You go, Girl! :smt023 We can do this together! Post again often so we can get to know you and have some daily interaction! And read Ian's articles that give lots of motivating and beneficial information~

chubz · 08-11-2006, 01:46 AM

Hi SusanPesek! Thank you very much for your support. There are a lot of people in here who are very supportive. Motivates me to succeed also! So you're aiming to reach your goal by Christmas. WOW looks like you're really on your way there. I'm very impressed and I know you can do it.

So my first day went well. The dry mouth really got to me though since I"m not use to it so I've been going through so much water and then using the restroom like 10 times yesterday. My first day I was very energetic and today feels normal like I didn't even take anything. I have a cruise that I'm going in 2 months so let's just hope I can lose some off by then. I can tell I'm losing weight and I'm very tempted to weigh myself but I'll try to hold myself back =).

Good luck to you SusanPesek!

**3Tsandme** · 08-11-2006, 06:01 PM

Glad your first day went well.

**sweet4jay** · 08-11-2006, 07:22 PM

Glad your first day went so well! The dry mouth really got me too cuz I wasn't used to drinking a lot throughout the day. And I hated having to go to the bathroom so much!!! Now my body seems to be handling it better & I don't pee near as much! But I STILL have the annoying dry mouth!!!
Keep us posted on your progress k?

**susanpesek** · 08-12-2006, 02:16 AM

Hi, Chubz! :-D I am so glad to hear you had energy that first day. I never have had any energy but have noticed a real difference in the plain fact that I am able to control what I eat, which I have never done a good job of before. :smt038

Drink, drink, drink---water--all day long. The dry mouth needs quenching so it makes it easier. Once used to it, Girl, and you will long for it! Now, GO SLAY THE DRAGONS!!! :smt021

chubz · 08-12-2006, 03:14 PM

Hi Everyone!

Sweet4Jay: The dry mouth gets to me too! It seems to have lessen a bit over the days though. And it is frustrating to go to the bathroom so much, mostly at work! I don't remember how many times I have to leave my desk. :o

3Tsandme: Thanks! I hope your progress is going well also :razz:

SusanPesek: Hi SusanPesek! The energy was nice! Too bad I don't have it no more. My house can use it. :o But you're right the control over the food is nice since I don't eat in big portions so much anymore. For some reason I always eat till I'm so stuffed I can barely move, but now I eat till I'm comfortable. I hope all is going well with you too! :gg2:

On my progress:
So today is the morning of my 4th day and I couldnt help it. I broke down and weighed myself. The scale actually said 138! I lost 9 lbs! I don't understand how I could have lost that much. Most likely it's just water weight due to all the trips to the bathroom. Although I do tend to eat in smaller portions with little snacks in the day (because I can't stand that chalky taste in my mouth) but I've yet to given up completely in sweets but drastically reduced the amount I do eat. I haven't fully started working out but just started doing 1 mile of fast walking a day. At this rate, I hope to be at my goal by the end of my 30 days! I just hope I don't gain it back as I know I don't have cravings for sweets due to the appetite suppressant. Desserts are just my biggest weakness :(

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missyB · 08-15-2006, 04:34 PM

Wow! 9lbs is great! I thought my 5 was good.. but WOW! Even if it is just water weight, seeing that scale go down feels soooo good!
I hope you continue to lose and get to your goal weight within the 30 days.
I started phentermine on Saturday, aug 12. I have had lots of energy! My house has never been so clean! On the down side, I can't seem to get to sleep then when I do I can stay asleep. I have tried taking tylenol pm but it hasn't helped much. I'm hoping that side effect levels out soon. I find myself getting really hot then breaking out in chills at the same time. Weird, hmm don't know. Other than those side effects and the dry mouth, so far it's going good.
Good luck to you, looking forward to hearing about your progress
Missy