[jdysmom]

OK...ON April 15th, I weighed in at 203, heaviest I've ever been even during pregnancy. I hit what I thought to be the stopping point for not caring. Not only was I at my heaviest, but now I have 2 children that are watching my habits and not just what I say but what I eat and when. So, I decided to quit drinking pop and stop late night snacks. After 2 months I lost 10 pounds.
I felt confidant that I did it, but I knew I had a long journey ahead of me. The 3rd month, was nothing, no weight loss and thank God...no weight gain. So, I knew I it was time to do something more than just what I was doing. I asked around and talked to some friends and found my way to a dr. that prescribes phentermine.
I started taking Phentermine in July and I have been on it for 4 months now and have lost 20 pounds. This last month I didn't do as good as I had hoped, so I have to try to do more...to make a difference.
I haven't been so good on the exercise aspect, so that is my goal for this month, start exercising...even if I just do a few crunches off and on all day...just something to get me started...something to get me motivated to something bigger.
My goal is to be 133 by July 1 06.

[CNSlim]

You and I started at similiar points.
I was 197 and like you said, I never weighed that much not even full blown pregnant in labor with any of my 3 pregnancies.
It was horrible. I have now lost about 30 lbs and it feels so much better.
My goal is 135 and I can't wait.
Taking phentermine has made such a difference for me, but it seemed this first 30 was with minimal effort to get off, now I find it slowing down as far as rate of loss and it takes up more effort than before. I am trying not to get frustrated.
You will find a lot of support here, everyone is very nice and they have kept me motivated. Just knowing that I can logon and put my thoughts down or ask questions is refreshing.
I hope that you will post often and keep it going, it will be fun, let's have a race to get there and see how it goes! :P
Sounds like you are headed in the right direction, but it WILL be difficult to stay focused, believe me, today for example, I need to go to bed, we just went trick or treating and the candy looks so tempting, I had a hard day and feel a little stressed and the first thing I can think of to make me feel better is eat something...of course, my appetite is turned off because of the pill, but psychology is a mutha! I hope this doesn't take too many more months to attain the goal and just maintain instead of all this work! Good luck with all you set out to do here!

[dmorgan001]

yeah today was very hard and i started the phentermine today... on halloween day -- everything was great during the morning an noon time then at 5pm i went to my mom and dads b/c we always spend halloween the same way- friends and relatives over- bomb fire- chili/ hot dogs/ marshmellos/ CANDY!!! you know its hard and now i feel terrible but i ate things i didnt even really want-- why? what makes my brain say just alil' bite- c'mon..... I ate 2 boxes of dots gummies ( little mini boxes-but still), a hot dog- minus 1/3 of the bun, a few tortilla chips and salsa, 2 no-bake cookies at medium size, and 2 marshmellos -- oh and i drank 1/2 a can of Big Red... but i was not even that hungry---- i need to just tell myself NO - drink water --- be little again- you want to lose weight but its so hard.....
5'6 - 168 - 10-31-05 GW- 140----- then maybe 135-130

[jdysmom]

The candy has definitely been a "trick" for me to stay away from as well. Especially on those late nights. Staying up too late, makes me hungry...hungrier than I would get during the day...and with no other snacks in the house, guess what I want to grab!
Temptation sucks!
CNSlim....I think you're right, the first 30 was a breeze...it's the last 1/2 that I think will be the hardest. BUT I have to say, I have a good start, today is DAY 2 of exercising before the kids get up! Now I just have to slowly work my way up to the workout tape for some hardcore exercise!

[jdysmom]

Well, I weighed myself this morning and I lost 1 pound this week. I know it doesn't sound like much, but it's much better than being at a stand still. I have been successful in exercising this week...I managed to exercise everyday. Now for me the tricky part is keeping it up after the weekend. Seems like I can do anything for a week, but then after the weekend comes, I loose my motivation. So, if anyonen's reading this, I could really use the motivation come Sunday night/Monday morning!

Have a good weekend all!

[CNSlim]

You want motivation.....GET YOUR BUTT UP TOMORROW MORNING AND EXERCISE OR CN SLIM'S TICKER WILL KEEP MOVING AND NOT YOURS!!!! :P So, there!


I just updated my ticker to show 5 more lbs gone!
I know it is hard, but keep on trucking, this whole "needing motivation" thing will soon be a thing of the past, you set your mind and the rest will follow. NO SURRENDER, NO RETREAT....repeat after me...NO SURRENDER, NO RETREAT....again....
lol!!!!!!

It is going to feel so good when you are fitting into your old clothes, buying new ones, getting complimented more, feeling great and healthy! I am feeling such a difference every week and I used to need sooooo much motivation, I needed a swift kick in the azz.....
Now, I look forward to everything that I have to do toward this goal and it doesn't seem like such a chore...
You have done a heck of a job so far, too far to turn back. It won't be long, just keep moving, stay on task.
Good luck!

[bcbmommy]

Maybe for motivation, think of something you REALLY want, and when you get to a certain weight, give whatever that thing is, to yourself. Personally, after I lose about 15 lbs. I'm getting boobs! :grin:

[jdysmom]

Well, just like usual. I start doing really good with exercising and then I get sick. I was sick all day yesterday, so I'm going to take things a little slower today...BUT thanks to everyone that's giving me motivation...I'm not giving up!
I lost 2 pounds being sick!