Chersten's Weight loss journey

**jessielynn0521** · 03-01-2006, 06:39 PM

congratulations on the lb lost great job

amandads · 03-01-2006, 08:29 PM

I have to take Hormone Replacements. So I essentially have PMS all month. If I don't have actual cramps then my ovaries hurt like crazy. LOL totally sucks. I start that stuff about 10-15 days ( I still am NEVER regular) before I actually start, then have dear old Aunt Flo anywhere from 3-10 days, just depends on the month I guess. Anyway, I have found that a nice hot bath, anytime, before during and after will help with cramps ALOT. Muscle's relaxing I guess. That and just stretching. I assume because you breathe deeper and it helps to take your mind off it some. Don't know if these things will helpyou any, but worth a shot right?

Congrats on the 1 pound. It may not seem like much, but one pound gone is one pound less that's clinging to you! LOL Have a great one! And keep up the great work.

Mommx2 · 03-01-2006, 08:39 PM

Thanx everyone for your encouragement and support I truly appreciate it :grin: NolezGirl no, I am not on birth control I tried that and antidepressants for my PMS and of course exercise and diet but, nothing seems to help. You talked about PMS pills are you referring to antidepressants or something natural? I also had been taking half of my Phentermine in the morning and the other half in the afternoon. However, the last two weeks it still seems like I have not taken a thing and my PMS is not any better. Thanx for the help I appreciate it and I applaud you for being open about your ED it is very brave of you!

**jessielynn0521** · 03-01-2006, 09:02 PM

hi I too have horrible cramps I took a sock and filled it up with rice tied the end put it in the microwave for about a min and put that on my tummy it helps some but I have taken pills too they dont help me try that maybe it will work for ya

Mommx2 · 03-03-2006, 01:31 AM

Well, after two really rough days with my PMS and eating everything in site the last two days, TOM finally came this morning! I am so happy now, I can get back on track with my diet and exercise. Looking back, I have to say the Phentermine must have helped my PMS more than I realized. I weighed this morning and I only gained 2 pounds since Tuesday morning which might sound like a lot to some but, usually by the time TOM comes ,I would have gained 7-10 pounds.
So, I took my Phentermine this afternoon when I started to get hungry and today has been a good day. I am back to normal and my weight loss will continue on. I am so happy that I don't have to start from square one this time thank god for Phentermine.

**dreamy039** · 03-03-2006, 02:28 PM

Hi Mommx2
Just wanted to say hello :smt039
The phentermine seems to help me when i'm on the PMS thing starts.
Im glad that you are feeling better. Good Luck!!!
(HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND :grin: )

LOTS OF LUCK ON LOSING!

Dreamy

**NolezGirl** · 03-03-2006, 04:02 PM

I'm so happy that there's a brief respite to your PMS!

The pills that I was referring to were just OTC stuff like Midol, etc. It's what my doctor suggested b/c I was tired of taking muscle relaxers or pain meds. There probably is some natural stuff. I am a huge fan of alternative medicine. www.curezone.com has lots of great forums and information, they probably have one on PMS. Fortunately in the past year or 2 mine have become manageable so I haven't done too much research on alternative treatments.

Being open about my ED is very hard but it's also self serving. If I am open about it then I have to hold myself accountable to other people. It has helped me go a long time now (over a month) without purging. Unfortunately I do still have binging episodes and it's painful for me not to purge, but I know that breaking the cycle is essential. Another unfortunate thing is that it's taught me how to eat past the point of pain, not just fullness. So on days that I am determined to binge, the Phen doesn't help much at all. Overall the Phen has done a lot to limit the amount of binges, etc. I am always hopeful that I don't make others uncomfortable with the ED talk. Many people don't understand it. I have learned to be very open with my struggles (partial hysterectomy at 18, clinically depressed since 5, bipolar disorder, OCD, ED) in hopes that others can learn something or gain insight.

WOW! That was preachy!!!!

**yesimln** · 03-03-2006, 05:57 PM

Jill, that's exactly why I'm so open about my ED past. I know these first few days/weeks/months are the hardest. I hope you're getting help with it. I broke the cycle on my own when I was younger but it came back with a vengeance in my late 20s because of a traumatic event (my sister passed away) that I just couldn't handle at all. So be careful with yourself. I'll tell you I feel soooooo much better than I did back then but I know it's hard so do exercise extreme self-care on this one.

But of course this is Momma's thread and I'd just like to say Congrats on keeping the PMS monster at bay this month. That is a real accomplishment. I suspect you will see a big drop right after this cycle is done. You're doing great!! Ellen