[karalee]

Hello there,

I have hit a plateau only 2 months into this. I started on phentrazadine 2x a day. Then 2 weeks later they started me on phentermine 37.5 once a day. In the first month lost around 15 lbs. Now in February only lost around 2.5lbs, and last week not a ounce. Any suggestions would be grateful.

Thanks,

Kara

[susanpesek]

Hi, Kara. Here's what our other moderator, CC, says:
(This formula may help you...but also changing up your caloric intake is called zig-zagging and it does seem to help many..the same for eating at different times.. )(CC- Then click on this link
Zig-Zag Calculator for Fat Loss and/or Muscle Gain
The Zig-Zag, Basically you eat 200 more calories today than you normally eat, then eat 200 less calories than you normally eat tomorrow, then continue with the pattern. The 200-calorie amount is just a ballpark example; it may be different for your body.

Exercise more, If you’re doing 30 minutes a day for four days a week, try 45 minutes a day for five days a week.
Exercise at different times, If you usually work out in the afternoon, try waking up early and doing it. or wait until after the sun sets. This will confuse your body and make it work overtime.
Exercise differently, Stop just running on the treadmill and go out and play some basketball, or take a exercise class, or do something else to get out of your rut. strength training works wonders and is very important to Building muscle and is the key to long term, sustainable weight loss. So work those weight machines and dumbbells whenever you can.
ttyl c.c.

[spartan]

It seems that you shouldn't be hitting your plateau just yet, but it is possible as everyone's body is different. There a few different protocols in regards to the phentermine and other options are available. There are different blends with the phen that work very well. Another protocol is, in addition to the 37.5mg, you would take another 15mg phen in the afternoon.
EDIT BY SUSAN- NO,NO,NO- NOT SAFE! NOT LEGAL!
My favorite and most popular, is the HCG diet. The name is kind of misleading as this is not a diet, lol. What happens is you take your phentermine as well as what is called HCG, administered in sub-l.EDIT BY SUSAN- NO,NO,NO- NOT SAFE! This is not a new med, but the way of taking it is. HCG has a plethora of uses and weight-loss is a very common one. HCG can also be taken alone without the phen. Average weight-loss is usually between 15-30lbs the first month!EDIT BY SUSAN- NO,NO,NO- NOT LEGAL!

The HCG works the best but is a bit pricey. At around $100-125 a bottle that lasts for 30 days. I do have a place to get this if anyone is interested, I don't want to publicly post the place because sometimes that is considered soliciting and is generally frowned upon. Just my .02EDIT BY SUSAN- NO,NO,NO- NOT LEGAL!

Best of luck Carlee, I hope you get what you're looking for!

[spartan]

Susan, nothing I have said was illegal or unsafe. Yes there are risks involved with any medications that you may take, but if anything, the phentermine could be considered more dangerous than the HCG. I am not here to scare people, or try to make them break the law. I am merely here to offer insight and knowledge into this world of weight-loss people are pursuing.

Every post I've made so far, you've seemed to edit saying something is unsafe or illegal. You seem to be trying to make me look like I don't know what I am talking about. I'm not here to make money or sell anything, so one way or another, I do not benefit by lying to anyone. I've made sure to follow all the rules here and nothing I've done has broken any laws. If there is something else that maybe I'm not seeing, please pm me with details so we can get it taken care of. Sorry for the thread-jack, now back on topic!

[susanpesek]

Spartan, I apologize for slapping you upside the head! Gees, I really did not mean to do that.

I guess the most important thing to remember is that there are young folks that access this forum and many folks who are young and innocent about weight loss products. Some skew what is said and interpret things in an unsafe manner and I am responsible to stop that if I can.

Also, though it is possible to order phentermine, it is illegal to do so. Some of my posts have had to adhere to FDA postings and their regulations. I am required, too, to erase links that sell some direct form of weight loss product. I am not sure but think it is because of advertising rules for the PhenForum.

That is the ONLY reason I edited those comments. We had several folks email me about whether the shots were a good idea; I would like to be able to share those comments but am unable to do that in my position.

An example of danger might be of adding an additional 15 mgs. as an afternoon dose. I can see that you were truly being helpful, but that could send someone into a possible Seratonin Syndrome, which could be dangerous! Just cannot be done without a doctor's eye on it and always depends on what other meds the person may be taking.

You are articulate, well-spoken and we NEED you here. I am sorry to have been so offensive towards your posts. I AM REALLY SORRY! Friends?