[cokafor]

I am so anxious about my weight loss more than ever now. I am sure I am the first one to have a story like this but here it goes...
When I was 18 I was maybe 240 and then I lost a lot of weight and got down to 130 naturally.
When I was about 20 I began gaining weight and have gain about 35 pounds.
I am now 161-166. At the begining of this year I made a promise to myself to loose at least 20 pounds before my birthday. In Jan. I went the gym in the mornings about 4 days a week, I lost about 7 pounds since when I started I was about 167. (I am 5'3'' btw). In Feb I got the flu which I took a week off dieting and exercising and then took like another 2 weeks off (spring break and I guess I was getting bored) and gained the weight I lost back
I got back on track and decided to work out at least 3 times a week and eat right as I had been doing since Jan. I talked to a few people about loosing weight (although i should be the expert, i just don't remember how i did it in the past sort of).
I tried that as well as doing lunges, push up and sit up daily. I have been doing that for a little over a month now. I don't really see any significant loss although my roommate says she does. My old clothes don't really fit me again. But what I can see it that I am get more toned and building myself a nice firm butt. So I am happy about that. I am just not really seeing in anywhere. I am just hoping it will happen.
I decided last weekend to take dieter's tea like a quadriple dosage to get rid of the wastes in my body and jumpstart again. I lost like 5 pounds from that. But it hurt, with all the cramping and using the bathroom.
It is now getting really close to my birthday and another event that I want to look hot for in the begining of may. With my friend's recommendation of phentermine I went to a clinic and got rx some.
This is my third day on them. But it is very weird for me. I guess I am not really hungry but I dunno I really am not or if I am just wanting the drug to work that I am making myself not think I am not hungry. I have not been eating really anything. I have read that is not really the best thing to do.
So I will try and eat more and definately go to the gym like I have been. I haven't weighed myself since I have been on them. I am trying to wait a week to weigh myself but i know it is going to be tempting since i have a scale in my bathroom.
I am my bf's house for the weekend. He is another reason I really want to loose this weight. He thinks I am cute now. But he tells me I will be even hotter if I was smaller which I believe as well. He is small and fit and doesn't gain weight. I hate him for that. He can eat anything at any time he wants and won't gain a pound. I just want to be hot again.
This time I want to be 125 -130.
Wish me luck...sorry it was so long.
P.s....could some give me a step to step of how the followed phentermine (apidex) 37.5 mg. Like what and when they ate. An exercise regime also and how much weight did they loose week to week and month to month....

[charmcityj]

Hey cokafor. Welcome to the site. I'm pretty new myself. I started taking phen (doctor prescribed 37.5mg) on March 31st. I didn't' know if it was working at first either...but now I know it is definitely working. There are a few things I would suggest. First and foremost...you definitely need to eat. If you don't consume enough calories, your body is going to hold onto what it has and it will make it harder to lose. Second, definitely exercise. I have been doing the elliptical and weights as well as walking around the city. Mix it up so your body won't get used to the same thing every time. As far as what I eat. Personally, I have been eating a lot of salads, fish, lean cuisine when I'm being lazy, chicken, yogurt, etc. I try to just keep it healthy and keep my portions small...but I definitely make sure to eat enough every day - and drink plenty of water.

I hope I've helped. Like I said, I've only been here for a few weeks...but I think this site is great. You may want to start a journal...it helps because lots of people stop by to motivate you!

Good luck!

[sahmof4]

Great answer !!!

[renee6915]

Hey, welcome to the site!! I am new as of yesterday, and definitely need this site for support. I started taking phentermine on April 8. I lost 10 since I've started. I excercise 3-4 times a week, and watch my portion control. I can say for me it's working!! Good luck!!

[sahmof4]

Originally Posted by renee6915

Hey, welcome to the site!! I am new as of yesterday, and definitely need this site for support. I started taking phentermine on April 8. I lost 10 since I've started. I excercise 3-4 times a week, and watch my portion control. I can say for me it's working!! Good luck!!

Hi renee,

Welcome aboard !!! Why don't you post a introduction of yourself in the meet and greet section. This will give other ppl the oppurtunity to welcome you.

That is exactly what cokafor did smart of her. I welcomed her already in the meet and greet section.
Iam just making my rounds right now.

Have a great day. ttyl c.c.

[susanpesek]

Coka, I answered your post in another place, but seeing as how most folks do not know how to read the entire forum--me included---here's my advice:
1. Try 1/2 the pill every morning for the first few days...no reason to have to feel weird.
2. Make a decision, write it down, along with your goals and how you can achieve them.
3. Pre-plan and pre-bag your own mini-meals.5-6, 200 calorie bags a day.
4. Just move a little every day, no matter how long!