[flolo]

Hi everyone... I have been on phen for about 10 days now and I have absolutely no appetite. It is great b/c I have lost some weight and my energy is high but I am worried b/c I want to be able to take these and resume a sort of normal lifestyle... I also take Effexxor which my doctor said was fine. Any suggestions???

[jsmith33]

I had no appetite and food seemed unappealing but I made myself eat. You will have better progress if you don't skip meals.

[susanpesek]

'Morning! Contrary to normal opinion, you lose healthier by eating more of the healthy foods, up to 1100 calories a day. Eating less tricks your body into reacting as if you are starving and begins to conserv amd hold onto fat.

Then when you return to your previous way of eating, you regain what you lost PLUS some.

There are certain proportions and foods you must learn to eat, divided up among 5-6 small meals a day, so you can begin to re-teach your body new information about eating. Here are some great ideas for foods:

Split meals into 6 mini-meals a day, 200 cal. Eat some form of protein EACH time you eat. (fat free cottage cheese, no-fat yogurt, TBL of sliced almonds, skim milk, golf ball size handful of nuts, beans, chicken, turkey, beef, pork, tuna,
fat-free weenie(mine have 40 cal. each) dipped in mustard. Eat only whole grains and complex carbs. Kashi Go Lean Crunch is my favorite for breakfast-7 whole grains-delicious! Eat breakfast every day.
Here are a few suggestions others on this board have made:Keep a food diary and
record your daily intake for at least one week. Watch what you drink and count
that, too. Water is almost always your best choice, but most no-calorie drinks
can help. Lay off the sauces as they are usually high in calories. Try using
lemon juice, soy sauce or salsa instead.
Make sure that your meals contain a healthy mix of nutrients. Fats and protein are much
slower to digest than carbs. Carbs digest in about two hours, protein takes four hours to
digest and fat takes up to six hours, which explains why people on low-carb diets
experience less hunger than those on low-fat diets. People on balanced-nutrient plans
(like the Zone Diet) also have better hunger control.Work to develop healthy habits.
Avoid mindless eating while combining it with
TV or the movies. Make eating separate and you’ll eat less.There is nothing wrong
with enjoying eating but do not to use food as a stress reliever. Work on stress by
exercising, listening to music or drinking 8 ounces of water before eating. No more
fast foods. Find time to prepare and eat your meals slowly and without
any hurry. When dieting it's very easy to fall back into your old eating habits.
A food diary is a great way
to help. Write down everything that you eat and drink during the day. Keep
it with you and make your entries often; it forces you to give conscious thought
to what you eat and helps develop better eating habits. It can be a
tremendous
asset to remind yourself what to eat. COUNT YOUR CALORIES!
Berries: Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries have few calories and they
pack a powerful punch on your health. Citrus Fruit: Rich in vitamins, minerals
and dietary fiber, citrus fruits not only taste great but they are essential for
normal growth and development. Sugar free Jell-O with non-fat, no calorie
dairy with topping: A dieters dream come true.
It's easy to make, delicious and virtually calorie-free.. Egg whites prepared
with non stick spray: Egg whites are very low in calories, have no fat, no
cholesterol, and are loaded with protein. Crunchy Veggies: Feel free to indulge
in all the crunchy veggies you wish. Dieticians give
crunchy veggies a perfect ten in nutrition. When it comes to weight loss
they are simply hard to beat.Try fresh snap beans, broccoli, cauliflower,
cabbage, Brussels sprouts,etc. Vegetables GALORE!