Insomnia & Phen

**nylon** · 04-20-2007, 12:29 PM

Good morning or afternoon (depending upon where you are in the world today) so I just woke up and am amazed that I had a pretty sound sleep last night. I didn't have the usual insomnia that you get when first taking phen. Although I'm not entirely sure as I did toss and turn a lot but don't know if that was due to the fact that my baby was grumbling a lot last night or in part because of Phen?? Shouldn't I have have some of the side effects after an absence of not taking it for 4yrs? I mean, I remember the second time I took it my first night I was flying and I was taking the same yellow pills as I am now. The only effect that I did have during the day was that "high". I didn't even get that "dry mouth" feeling. But then again I did drink a gallon of water yesterday. Any and all theories are welcomed!

On a different note I did however gain the courage to weight myself

Oh boy. Well it really wasn't a big surprise since I felt it in my clothes. But now it's a reality and there's a number in my head. That I WILL beat and get down. So now the challenge is to see how far I can get. I'm always up for one. I'm trying to look at this as the "first ten pounds" so on and so fourth. But like many I get frustrated when I don't see weight dropping within days..especially since I am very active and don't eat a lot of sweets. That is what amazes me. At this point I should just eat like I want to since it doesn't make a difference anyway. I always stay the same no matter if I live on grilled chick salad for dinner or a small plate of pasta with some bread on the side and a glass of red wine.

Anyway I will do my first weigh in next Friday and see what happens. I need all the luck I can get. It's going to be a big war!!

slaw007 · 04-20-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nylon

Good morning or afternoon (depending upon where you are in the world today) so I just woke up and am amazed that I had a pretty sound sleep last night. I didn't have the usual insomnia that you get when first taking phen. Although I'm not entirely sure as I did toss and turn a lot but don't know if that was due to the fact that my baby was grumbling a lot last night or in part because of Phen?? Shouldn't I have have some of the side effects after an absence of not taking it for 4yrs? I mean, I remember the second time I took it my first night I was flying and I was taking the same yellow pills as I am now. The only effect that I did have during the day was that "high". I didn't even get that "dry mouth" feeling. But then again I did drink a gallon of water yesterday. Any and all theories are welcomed!

On a different note I did however gain the courage to weight myself

Oh boy. Well it really wasn't a big surprise since I felt it in my clothes. But now it's a reality and there's a number in my head. That I WILL beat and get down. So now the challenge is to see how far I can get. I'm always up for one. I'm trying to look at this as the "first ten pounds" so on and so fourth. But like many I get frustrated when I don't see weight dropping within days..especially since I am very active and don't eat a lot of sweets. That is what amazes me. At this point I should just eat like I want to since it doesn't make a difference anyway. I always stay the same no matter if I live on grilled chick salad for dinner or a small plate of pasta with some bread on the side and a glass of red wine.

Anyway I will do my first weigh in next Friday and see what happens. I need all the luck I can get. It's going to be a big war!!

Hello, I was doing some research last night regarding how Phen has changed. I hate to sound un-educated this morning,(lack of coffee

). I'll find the link because it had some really interesting information. I have been worried about the side effects that people had years ago. It explained alot. I'll post it in a bit. Yes.. it's probably different than before, you had the good stuff. lmao

As far as eating healthy and not seeing any results, I would suggest shocking your workout with new things. It's just not possible to eat healthier and not being any good for yourself. You are absolutely benefitting when making healthy food choices. Maybe you aren't getting enough calories and your body is in survival mode. Lots of possibilities.

I have a long road ahead too so don't feel alone. I look forward to seeing your progress.

~Sarah

**findingme4me** · 04-20-2007, 06:47 PM

GOOOOD morning campers...... you know i have take phen twice and the first time i had CRAZY side effects and the second time... i didnt have a single one....so hmm i wonder why that is.

**dag** · 04-20-2007, 07:10 PM

Nylon, Make sure you are eating enough calories. Your body can definately be tricked into thinking you are starving and it will not allow any weightloss. You might be burning off more calories than you are taking in. I would think that you may need to take in more as active as you are. Think about trying to ENJOY a good meal or extra snack or something. You might be surprised. It happened to me. I was not losing weight and I threw in some cookies while the kids were having some and noticed a weightloss! Cookies weren't the best choice, but the point is sometimes your body needs more calories.

**susanpesek** · 04-21-2007, 05:23 PM

Nylon, what time are you taking it and what type is it? Do you take it on an empty tummy first thing in the morning?

FYI, Sarah. If you are trying to find a page you saw yesterday, click on the 'history' link at the top of any internet page. It should show up all the links you have been to on the left side of the page; I hope so because I want to read it, too!

**squeekie** · 04-21-2007, 05:35 PM

Me too.I hope you find it.

**nylon** · 04-22-2007, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by susanpesek

[left]Nylon, what time are you taking it and what type is it? Do you take it on an empty tummy first thing in the morning?

Well it's the yellow pills 30 mg with the imprint A-160. I take them around 7:30 AM with a glass of water. I just find it strange that I don't have ANY symptoms at all. I remember the second go around I had insomnia for at least a good three to four days as well as many bathroom breaks throughout the day and it wasn't because of all the water I was drinking either.

But I do have to say that I don't have any desire to eat. I just eat really small meals. But then again I'm not a huge eater in the first place that why this weight is such a mystery to me. Perhaps my food diary will help in the coming weeks. I did cut out my coffee with my french vanilla creamer but come on how much weight can that put on? Maybe that's a misjudgement on my part.

slaw007 · 04-22-2007, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by susanpesek

Nylon, what time are you taking it and what type is it? Do you take it on an empty tummy first thing in the morning?

FYI, Sarah. If you are trying to find a page you saw yesterday, click on the 'history' link at the top of any internet page. It should show up all the links you have been to on the left side of the page; I hope so because I want to read it, too!

It was the "controversial" article I posted.