[mellovil]

Good morning! My name is Melody and I just found this group yesterday. I think I have a new obsession! LOL

Anyway, I have not started Phen, yet. I have a dr. appt. tomorrow and I am going to ask him about it. I'm hoping he will write the prescription. I think he will, as he is the only dr. that has ever commented on my weight. So I am hoping to begin my new journey on Tuesday!

I am 5'2" and 205 lbs. I am 37 years old. I never had much of a weight problem until I quit smoking 7 1/2 years ago. I just exchanged one habit for another. I have three children...ages 19, 16, and 14. Thankfully, none of them have a weight problem.

I am not new to diet and exercise, which I've noticed by reading the posts that few of us are. I actually eat rather healthy, and I am pretty active. But my portion control stinks! So after doing a ton of research, I really think that Phen is what I need to help me change old habits.

I do work full-time and my children are all involved in different activities, so for me, planning is also the key, so I will be working on that, too.

One last thing...I am not going to tell my husband about the Phen (not yet, anyway). I am planning on surprising him with my new motivation and soon...my new body!

I can't wait to get started! And...I can't wait to get to know all of you!

Melody

PS...I created a ticker, but I'm not sure how to get it on my post. Can anyone offer me some help??

[susanpesek]

Melody, Hi!
We are so glad you joined in and found this site--it is rife with folks just like us who have lost and gained and lost and gained, then after we finally hear that buzzer alarm, we look for help.
It IS like OCD after finding this site!! I checked it 15 times a day for a month before I weaned down to 14 times a day. The biggest problem with addictions is in trading one for another. I have read way too many reports about people who are addicted to crack becoming addicted to the methadone, which was specifically made to help them beat the addiction!
This time, Baby, just determine you will replace that food addiction we all seem to have had, with right eating, exercising and self-control. I think we can do this if we stand together and support each other DAILY!
The very best to you and I hope to read your updates and replies often~

[rainbow_tears]

To add the ticker you just need to copy and paste the code with the [img] into your signature.
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[mellovil]

Thanks! I think I did it!

Melody

[rainbow_tears]

Yup it is showing up! - Nice one!