[KiMMie]

Haha...sorry for the bad joke, but it looked fun. Well I am starting phen tomorrow and am really excited. I'm currently a senior in college. When starting as a freshman, I weighed 112lbs. I was hoping not to gain the "freshman 15", but instead gained 15 each semester!!!
After that I started eating healthy (not the Chik-Fil-A and Pizza Hut that was on my meal plan!) and exercising and lost about 15 of the pounds. I still have a bit to go and am hoping that this will give me the boost I need.
I know my story is a little bit different than some and I feel somewhat embarrassed for starting to use the phen, but its been three years and I still cannot get the last weight off!!! I have read some of you ladies diaries and it really inspires me that this might help aid me with some loss.
My boyfriend just left for two weeks on business and I'm hoping to surprise him with being a bit thinner. I haven't told him about the phen because I know he does not want me to lose weight. The thing is I will feel so much more comfortable once I do. And isn't that what counts!?! I am not losing weight for what other people think, but so that I will feel better.
But anyways, just thought it might be nice to have a "chronicle" and to hold myself more accountable for my food and exercise regimen. So to sum it up...

SW:150
CW:133
GW:115 (we'll see though, as long as I fit my jeans without my "love handles" pouring over)

Luv,
KiM

[kimberpc]

Welcome to the forum... best of luck to you in losing the pounds you wish to lose

[susanpesek]

Kimmie, I think the title of your journal is SO cute! I can relate to your not wanting folks to know you didn't just 'decide' to eat less. Makes it sound as if we are weak and unble to control our desires for food on our own.:( I have told nobody but my best girlfriend and my doctor. :o
We are waiting to hear from you about how the phen helped you on this, your very first day. Please post and let us know!

[KiMMie]

Okay, so Day 1 is pretty much done and everything worked as imagined. I woke up at 6 a.m (that's early for me!) to take 1/2 the 37.5 pill. I didn't want to have a bad experience my first time if I took it all! I tried falling back asleep, but was too excited and nervous. After about an hour I could feel increased activity and did some laundry and my Spanish homework that was due that day. I wasn't hungry but decided to eat a banana. Took my two Chihuahuas on a walk (Toby and Mr. Sparkles) and they were sure happy for that. They love going on walks and I felt glad that I had the energy to take them at such an early hour. Took the other 1/2 at 11:30 am before lunch.Then I had a ham and cheese sandwich on light whole grain bread with milk before leaving for school. I had to park extremely far on campus so I had a far trek to class. I forgot to bring water and had to buy some. I think it was a combo of the phen and the Texas heat! After school I kept on trying to motivate myself to go to the gym (which I have not gone to in over 2 months), but decided to browse around on the internet. Found some suspicious activity on my check card and called the number from the company. Apparently someone had used my correct name, address, and card number and made up a phone number and e-mail address. So had to report fraud to that company and Wells Fargo. Glad I found it the day that the charge was pending though. Anyways...thought if I was going to the gym I would need to eat something so I had 1/2 peanut butter sandwich. I hate going to the gym after just eating because it slows me down so I had to wait an hour and then I forced myself to go. The hardest part for me is getting started going to the gym. Once I get started going frecuently then I feel gross if I don't go. I did 3.5 miles in 40 min, not too bad, would have gone longer but I knew that I hadn't eaten that much and didn't want to risk getting dizzy or something. Went out with a friend and didn't have time to eat dinner. I didn't want my body to get into starvation mode so I decided on some strawberry oatmeal with milk. It was really hard deciding what to eat since I didn't really want to eat anything!!! Hopefully I can continue to hold myself accountable for exercising. I want to do cardio 5 days a week and alternating days with weights. All in all though, had a pleasing day and am looking forward to day 2!!! Also thank you so much Kimber and Susan for your support!!!

[KiMMie]

Okay, I forgot to post Day 2 so I'm trying to rack my brain....I woke up early to take my 1/2 pill at 6:30 am and tried to go back to sleep since I could sleep in for school. Felt like I couldn't go back to sleep and later woke up about an hour after with my body feeling somewhat weird. I was comfortable, but I felt like I needed to do some moving around. I made a egg beaters omelet with ham and cheese with a glass of milk for breakfast.
Took my other 1/2 a pill at 11:30 before going to school and had a ham and cheese sandwich on light wheat bread. Went to school and could def feel some activity of the pill.
Forced myself to go to the gym at 5:00 pm because I knew that I was going out later that night to drink. I could only do 2 miles, but then I stopped when I started to get chilled. I think it was because I didn't eat before going to the gym. I knew not to push myself further because I didn't want to faint or anything!!!
Had a small portion of spaghetti that my mom made. She recently got diagnosed with borderline diabetes so she is trying to make everything lean now, that really helps me out! I didn't really want to eat dinner, but I have had really bad experiences with going out and drinking on an empty stomache. I always tell myself, well better to drink the calories and not have dinner, but I definitely know that this is not true. I usually end up having a killer hangover or even throwing up in the night.
On to my evening....went with a friend to get her a tattoo. I thought it would be fun to watch, plus good to have some moral support. She actually forgot the pic of the design that she wanted to have done, but she said that she remembered it. I told her I would turn around, but she said it was okay. I was somewhat glad because that would have been an hour round trip. I ALMOST want a tattoo but I'm afraid once I'm older I'll regret it. Getting one would also give my bofriend free rein to get some and I know he would want to get copious amounts!!!
After the tattoo shop we went to a little pub we had never been before. I was trying to take it slow and only had like 4 drinks. A guy offered to buy me a shot, but I said no thanks because I didn't want to drink too fast. I was proud of myself for that. As a general rule I don't like to turn down drinks!!! I wasn't too sure how the phen would react with the alcohol and I knew I had to drive my friend home so I took it easy. Didn't feel very tipsy or anything, but again after reading some people's posts, I'm not too sure of what to expect when drinking and on phen.

[KiMMie]

Okay, so I'm trying to get caught up...now it's yesterday! I woke up with the chills. I'm pretty sure it had something to do with the alcohol. I slept in til nine and hungry when I woke up!!! I've been really surprised about that because usually I wake up and within thirty minutes I feel starving. I had two pieces of toast, I really love the bread that I get!!! It's been like a year since I started getting it, but it's the Nature's Own Light Honey Wheat and two slices are 80 calories with 5 grams of fiber. Also had some milk.
Took 1/2 phen at 10 am and pretty much lounged around the house. Around 11:30 had a sandwich (turkey and cheese) and started off to school.
Took the other 1/2 at 12:45 before going into class. Everything seems to be going well and not too many weird side effects. I am definitely drinking a bunch of water which is out of my character. I usually always drink just diet soda and milk, but I haven't even touched a diet drink!!!---Well, when I went out drinking I had it with my whiskey, but it's not like I would put water with that.
Went to work at 4 pm. Ate 2 grilled chicken strips with a caesar salad there. I work in a fast-paced restaurant so I walk tons!!! I figured that would be my daily exercise. Once I got home I wasn't really hungry , but ate a 100 cal pack of butter popcorn and watched some of That 70's show. That's on of my favs.

[KiMMie]

So now I'm finally on track. I hope the colors don't annoy anybody, but I thought it makes it tons easier to read!
I am going to Austin today (I'm from Houston) to visit a friend and live it up on 6th street. This will be my first time to be there since turning 21 so I'm sure it'll be loads of fun...and drinking too.
I ate 2 pieces of toast with milk and then took my phen at 9 am. I am trying to wash all of my clothes and pack. Figured I would try to update this thing since I am going to be gone all weekend.
I am somewhat unsure if I should take my other 1/2 of phen since I know that I am going to be drinking a little bit more heavily than the other night. We'll see though.
I didn't want to weigh myself til' a week had gone by, but I caved. I used to weight fairly often when dieting, but that always leads up to failure so I try to wait at least two days. But anyways to the good news....I'm down 4.5 pounds!!!! However, I'm not going to update my ticker until a week has passed incase I gain/lost some more.
I'm hoping this weekend isn't going to set me back much. My friend doesn't cook, don't know if I'd want to eat it either, so I know every meal with be going out to eat or fast food. Luckily, when I'm not hungry I make healthy food decisions. Usually if I'm ravenous I'll justify eating fried food and stuff that I know is bad for me.
So, until Sunday....Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!!

[sweet4jay]

Hey Kimmie!
Don't party too hard this weekend girl! We wanna hear back from ya!
Sounds like ur doing really good on ur eating! I was a HUGE diet soda drinker as well, but have almost COMPLETELY cut those out! Now, when I take a sip of my hubby's I about have to spit it out! It tastes like CHEMICALS! ICK! :eek: I drink almost nothing but water or Crystal LIght...can't STAND milk, except for in cereal. Good job on drinking tons of water! It is sooooo good for you! And your body absolutely CRAVES it while taking Phen! The more you drink, the more your body will crave! It's sounds weird, but it's true!
I'm living proof of that! I used to HATE water & wouldn't TOUCH the stuff! Well, 2 years ago, I started drinking a lot (cuz I was doing Atkins), & before I knew it, I was literally CRAVING the stuff!!! 'Bout BLEW my mind! Now, it's like soda to me! I LOVE it! It's so important for so many different things!!!

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