[missyB]

Hello everyone, my name is Missy, I am a mother of 3 great kids and one husband of 17 yrs.
I am taking phentermine 37.5. I haven't slept more than 2 hours at a time since Friday night!
I only took half a pill this morning and I am going to see how that works instead of taking the whole 37.5mg at one time. I figure if 1/2 works well enough, that just gives me more days on the pills and maybe I won't build up a tolerance as quickly.
While taking the whole 37.5, I had no appetite, I hope the same happens while taking 1/2. We'll see today.
I am taking vit. B-12 and drinking lemon water, along with lots and lots of other water.
I was a big soda addict. I had at least 5 pepsis a day, I have had one glass and it tasted like crap! I think I'll stick to the water.
Anyway, as of today I have lost 5lbs!! I am looking forward to the next 5 and on and on!
Good luck to everyone, happy losing!
Missy

[susanpesek]

<P><IMG alt=0 src="http://www.phenforum.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif" border=0 smilieid="1">&nbsp;<STRONG>Hi, Missy, and welcome to PhenForum! Sounds like you really are determined and that phentermine will be a great assist to you. Yo</STRONG><STRONG>u will get LOADS of great advice here and can share your story by starting a journal. All of us are glad to meet you and</STRONG><STRONG> happy to have you paddling along.</STRONG></P>
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<P><STRONG>I'm anxious to hear about how the 1/2 pill worked for you today and whether you had any of the same side effects. I have heard the aggravating side effects die off within a few days, so THAT'S good!<IMG alt=0 src="http://www.phenforum.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif" border=0 smilieid="4"> </STRONG></P>
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<P><STRONG>Please post again and let us in on how your sleep was tonight~ I sure hope better. We all need a good night's sleep. Remember to exercise vigorously&nbsp; when you are really trying to pare down. Seems like 1-2 pounds a week is a good goal. I think you will agree after reading some posts that you MUST eat often and enough so your body won't think it's starving, making it hold onto every single ounce it can. Boo! Boo!<IMG alt=0 src="http://www.phenforum.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" border=0 smilieid="3"> </STRONG></P>

[ckeener1982]

How ya doing?? is the half working?

I know when I first started I had a hard time getting to sleep but no problems getting up in the am (A huge feat before Phentermine) I took 1 melatonin and within 20 minutes I was out. But only had to do that a few times....

As for the soda... I understand.. I used to drink 6-12 diet sodas in a day. When I started the Phentermine I wanted to start right so I drank water for the first few hours... and then I got the bright idea to have a soda.... YUCK!!!! Even sweet stuff doesn't seem so appealing anymore...

5 pounds is wonderful!!!!! Keep it up!!!!

Mother to 3 kids and a husband also, (who knew when you got married you were agreeing to mother him too?!) LOL

Always
Colleen

[missyB]

Looks like I am back to a whole pill a day.. I tried the 1/2 pill for 2 days, the first day it seemed to work fine but the second day by afternoon I was starving! I am sleeping better now, guess my body got used to it. I too feel ready to get up in the morning. I usually hit the snooze until the last minute!
I was wondering, it seems like I am eating alot of fruit now, mainly apples, grapes and oranges. Someone told me these are full of carbs that turns into suger.. does that mean I shouldn't be eating them?
I have lost a couple more pounds, my daughter even asked me yesterday if I was losing weight!! Such a sweet and wonderful child!! LOL
Happy Losing everybody!
Missy

[susanpesek]

Hi, Missy-Girl. Sounds like you are off to a great start, especially when you have such a sweet little gal helping you!

Vegetables are generally less caloric but both fruit and vegetables are good for you. I would suggest eating fruits daily but counting your calories and write them down each time you put anything in your mouth! I HATE doing that because I always use up my calorie allotment before the day ends, but...it makes me keenly aware of what I eat. I eat fruits every day!