[princesspolkadots]

Hi! I have just completed my first 30 days on Phentermine and couldn't be happier with the results!

I began at the end of May and pretty much decided that if I didn't lose the weight this summer, I would opt for drastic measures. I had even investigated getting weight loss SURGERY in Mexico - how crazy is that?

Soooo, after the 1st 30 days, I am happy to report I have lost 22 lbs. Yea! I can tell you the first 1 week I was convinced the phen was NOT working as my I was still hungry.

But I read Ian's tips and really tried to focus on whether I was truly hungry or just bored and have a little pity party using salt and sugar as tools to cheer me up.

I have adjusted my diet to a plan that goes a little like this:
6 a.m. - take 1/2 of a phen tablet and drink water.
Walk 1 mile on the treadmill
Breakfast - 1 cup of Bran Flakes with Skim Milk
Coffee (yeah...not giving that up!)
Lunch - a salad with protein like grilled chicken or tuna
at about 3 p.m. I take the other half of my phen tablet
For Dinner I have whatever I make my family BUT I only have 3 bites of the entree or pasta or whatever and then have salad or V8 if I am still hungry. After dinner I walk another mile. And a few nights I skipped that to just hang out with my husband who seems to have ummm renewed his interests in spending more time with me

You guys, I am totally not just posting this not to brag and say, "hey, look at me" but just to say that this totally is doable. Even on the days I forgot to take my tablet, I was still much better able to stay on plan because I feel like I am actually retraining my whole mindset about food. Food is not my friend, it is not a hobby, not a way to celebrate, not a prize - it is just there to give me energy. Seriously, that is like a breakthrough for me.

I still have another 40 lbs to go, but this is the first time I have felt hope in YEARS - seriously. I logged back on today to link through and order next month's supply.

So thankful for the site, and ccbasket, it is a huge relief to know I won't have to go under the knife in another country I'm pretty sure my husband will be relieved that I have given up that option!

Ian, I am so appreciative of all the stuff you have done for this site. You really have opened a door back to the old me and I am not trying be all full of drama, but I had all but given up on finding that girl again.

Amy

[Jessiegirl]

Hi Amy!

It sounds like you are doing great! 22lbs is amazing! :supz:

You should be very proud of yourself!! You've worked hard to lose it, keep it up and keep posting! 8-)

Jess

[rebeleagle1965]

Wow Amy-Great Job!
It sounds like you are doing so well...
I'm SO glad you didn't opt for the surgery-too many risks!

[sweet4jay]

SUPER JOB AMY!!! WAY TO GO!!! We'll be here rootin' for you throughout your entire journey! I hope I have people rootin' for me as well...this is one of the most depressing times of my life I've ever been through! I hope to get this 15 pounds off in a months time. If not, I'll give it another month! Such is life!

[Kiki]

Great job! You help give me hope.