LISA IS GONNA LOSE IT!

webewath5 · 05-18-2006, 05:24 AM

[smilie=hi ya!.gif] After days of viewing this site (and others), I've decided to make this one my new home! It is so wonderful to see allllll of the encouragement and support everyone has for each other. I ordered phen from CC Basket (only to find out there are major delays, etc.) -- that is an issue in and of itself. I emailed Ian with a question regarding their procedure . . . only to find out later on that the poor guy has been taking a beating here and there -- IAN IF YOU'RE OUT THERE . . . I was not trying to beat you or complain to you -- it's not your fault. Hopefully, I'll receive my order (90 ct. 37.5) in the next month . . .

I got up the nerve to call my physician (who wasn't too happy with my request) -- I ended up getting him to agree to giving me a prescription of phentermine, however, he'll only do it once for a 30-day supply (not sure what strength they'll be -- the pharmacy will be calling him tomorrow for the RX order (geez -- even the pharmacist's tone changed when I told him what he was calling the doctor for).

So -- here's my plan -- I have 30 days guaranteed of a mystery dosage -- I need to make it work (and hope that CC Basket will come through for me, too). Any suggestions/comments are sought and appreciated! Here goes:

I am 5'3" and weight 165 pounds (I look like an apple and I'm not talkin' delicious!) Age 43, ex-smoker (thanks to hypnosis) for 30 days now!

Ultimate goal is to lose 30 pounds (ohhhhhhh Phentermine 30 day supply pleeeeeeeeeeeze help me out in these 30 days -- I promise to continue this journey when you run out)

I am going to work with the Zone Diet (recommended by Ian)

I am going to drink tonnnnnnnnns of LEMON water and eliminate my daily coffee vice.

I will take One A Day Weight Smart and Omega 3 capsules.

I will get my butt active somehow (ohhhhhhhhhhh Pentermine 30 day supply pleeeeeeeeeeze give me some zip).

Start Date: I plan on starting (Monday, May 22, 2006)

**kimberpc** · 05-18-2006, 12:02 PM

Hey Lisa

Huge welcome to you!!! 165 5'3"... that's not bad at all girlfriend!! You don't have too much to lose! I started this journey with 71 pounds I wanted to lose... I've lost 36 already.... got 35 more to go... so I STILL have more weight to lose than you. lol You'll do just fine!! Just post to your journal as regularly as you can.... and me and my truck load of supportive girls will be here for you.. right girls???

You just have to get your mind wrapped around the weight loss issue and you can do it!!! Happy you found us!

**Toya** · 05-18-2006, 01:33 PM

Hi, Lisa,

Glad to have you here on the site. I think you can do it. You just need to stay connected to this site for encouragement and inspiration. I am not saying it is going to be easy, but just remember to take it one day at a time.

Good luck,

Toya

webewath5 · 05-18-2006, 01:57 PM

Thanks Kimber and Toya -- I am ready to do this!

**miriam** · 05-18-2006, 02:09 PM

I agree !!!
you already have the dertermination to do it and that's what count !!!!!!!

**msmonica** · 05-18-2006, 07:05 PM

Hi and welcome. well You are the lady with the plan. that is awesome, you know what you want and sounds like you are commited to achiving your goal.. good luck and please keep us posted. toodles
monica

**yesimln** · 05-18-2006, 11:17 PM

Welcome Lisa. I'm sorry your doctor and your pharmacist seemed critical of your request. I think your plan is sound and I can tell right now that ou are motivated to lose the extra pounds. BTW congrats on quitting smoking! That's a huge accomplishment. Hey, have you ever done hypnosis for weight loss? I wonder if it would work as well as it did for you on the smoking! Just curious. Ellen

webewath5 · 05-24-2006, 03:43 PM

Hi, everyone! Well, I took my fourth dose of phentermine this morning. The first day I was hungry and omg, I wanted to cut off my head by 3 p.m. The second day the hunger pangs were a bit milder, as was the headache (which was, however, again at 3 p.m.). I had a bit more energy than usual on the second day -- worked in the garden for a while, etc. Now, THE THIRD DAY . . . I was zooooooming with energy (it was wonderful) -- I cleaned the house from the time my girls left for school until 4 p.m., and NOOOOOO HEADACHE (I think the headaches were from cutting out caffeine). Been taking walks now, too.

Had difficulty finishing my meals, however, I finished them. The Zone Diet is awesome! Doesn't at all feel like you're on a diet -- it's just good, healthy eating! The correct balance of protein, carbs and fat is incredible -- 3 meals and 2 snacks -- never hungry -- and NO CRAVINGS for sweets and other junk. Some may say it's the Phen (maybe it is -- partially); however, HUBBY is doing the Zone also (no phen) and he says the same thing! You can easily dine out and remain in the Zone (there are listings of restaurants and what to eat to stay in the Zone). www.zonediet.com

I also checked out www.fitday.com -- great site. I opted to buy fitdayPC (19.95) and am glad I did -- there's more to it than is offered on the website and info entry is more efficient and, you don't get "logged out." Of course, it will all work from the website -- just depends how in depth you want to go.

As for the Phentermine side effects -- thirst (but that's good) I NEVER drank water -- now, I drink between 16 and 20 8 oz. glasses per day. Headaches are gone. As for sleep -- well, I've always dealt with insomnia -- I do, however, have restlessness (esp. in the legs) when I do try to sleep. It gets tough -- just get up for a bit longer, go back to bed and eventually I fall asleep -- no matter what though, I do feel well rested in the mornings.

Ellen -- thanks regarding the smoking. I absolutely do not miss it at all. Who would have thought hypnosis would have worked (for the price, I'm very happy it did! LOL). I checked into the hypnosis for the weightloss, however, it was waaaaay too expensive. Figured I'd do it with diet, exercise (and boost from phen) -- I've set a goal -- if I lose the weight I'll use that money for a vacation!