[dustinmarie]

Hello everyone! Well, I just started taking Phentermine yesterday. I tried it once before (last fall), but stopped taking it because of a lack of motivation. So, now I am really motivated to lose weight! I've already lost 23 pounds just working out and eating healthy. Anyways, just wondering if there is anything I can do besides diet and exercise to maximize the benefits of Phentermine? Thanks!

- Dusty

[kenari]

I will say that if you start a journal it will help. I didn't use to think that but there is something about writing (or typing) it out that has helped me. And make sure you drink lots of water and EAT at least 1200 calories to get the most from the Phen.

[susanpesek]

Hi, Dusty! WOW! You are doing GREAT!
Here are some tips:
Crunchy Veggies: Have all crunchy veggies you wish. Dieticians give them A+in nutrition. When it comes to weight loss they are hard to beat.Try fresh snap beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts,etc.
Yes, exercise is important, but consistency is KEY. If you don't do well at walking, squeeze those gluts and tighten your quads and hold for 10 seconds, 15 times at the top of every even hour, or any thing you CAN do is great. Remember: EVERY DAY.

Even without any equipment, sitting in a chair, you can exercise. Place your feet flat in front of you. Imagine you are working hard to peddle a bike up a hill and move every muscle you need to. Even 1 min. at a time is a great start!
One of our old members posted these suggestions:
1. Sleep well and wake up naturally. Set your goals and have a plan to achieve them. Sleeping helps the body repair, rebuild and recover.
2. Get prepared. Plan your foods and exercises the night before and journal them.
3. Exercise in the morning. Morning exercisers have the highest compliance rates.
4. Plan meals. People who are fit have set eating times; I eat every 2-3 hours. It takes a little work to figure out healthy meals and snacks, but well worth it.
5. Rebound from setbacks. Brush yourself off and GET BACK INTO THE SADDLE.
6. Make ifestyle and eating changes you can live with the rest of your life.
Adopt one new habit at a time until it's something that is part of your daily routine.
7. Do not fall prey to the magical “solutions” to health overnight. It is a lifelong process and we reap the benefits daily.
8. Lose weight and keep it off.
9. Use positive self talk. NO MORE “I am fat” or “I am lazy”. Instead, say “I am strong,” “I am powerful,” “I nourish my body” and “I am thankful to be moving my body.”
10. Set and accomplish realistic goals. Make a deliberate plan to achieve your result.
11. Eat breakfast 1 hour after your EARLY (6 am early) phentermine.
12. Eat no less than 1,000 calories a day.
13. Eat every 2-3 hours and some form of protein every single time.
14. Drink at least 100 ounces of plain water every day.
15. Write everything you eat and drink each day. And journal here or with a buddy every day. There's no other way to really be accountable.
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