[oopsadaisy]

Hi guys..its been soo long since I last posted..I have been back to the UK for most of the summer for a berievement. It is good to be back in the states again and trying to get back to normal. I started phentermine in March of this year with a lot of scepticism as I have tried every diet under the sun and all failed. I have to tell you with the help of the Phen I have to date lost a total of 75 pounds. I started at 275 and today weighed in at 200 even. I dropped dress sizes from a 28 to an 18. It has been so long since I weighed under 200 lbs that I cant remember. I origionally started my goal to get under 200 and it looks like I might make it. I will stay on the phen as long as I can and just try lose as much as I can. On saturday I went down a slide with my little 4yr old and didnt get stuck!! the feeling was wonderful. I know to some of you guys on here a size 18 may seem big...but when you have been a 28/30 most of your life I can tell you the feeling is amazing. I have learned alot these past few months..dont set your goal too high...that way you have a way to reach it and feel good about your self when you do. You can set a new one after that. Take one day at a time..and most importantly...dont sweat the small stuff...life is too short! I will post again if and when I make it under my 200lb goal. Take care..Daisy x

[rainbow_tears]

Hi sweetie, WOW! that is awesome that you have lost 80+lbs, please share how you have done so. You are doing so so well. To drop so many sizes in clothes, must be so so satisfying.

I don't think I was on these boards when you were last here so 'hello and welcome'

Stay strong and if I can be of any help or assistance then give me a shout.

Lea
xxx

[oopsadaisy]

Thanks for you support Rainbow tears. I am trying to keep myself between 1000 and 1400 calories a day. Like you I cannot excercise too much because of my health but I do get enough running after my 4r old! I take a half phentermine at 11am and the other half about 3pm that way they kinda overlap at my crucial eating time (dinner). Also I eat every hour, even if its only 100 calories..that way it keeps your metabolism constantly going. My husband laughs as our food cupboard is full of 100 calorie snacks. I read somewhere that your metabolism wont burn as well with fruit so I cut down on that and have something else with a bit of sugar in it (100 cals)..the weightwatcher biscuits (cookies) are great! That seems to work better for me and I dont have the deprivation of sugar. We do have a british shop here and I hoard the Curly Wurlies..(chocolate toffee snack) as they are 100 cals. Also make sure if you are craving something like a curry or pizza..dont deny yourself it..have it then next day go right back onto your diet again. There is no point in being miserable on a diet. Also if you are going out for a drink..try to stick to white wine..preferably a chardonney or chablis..they have the fewest calories approx 105cals a glass. So thats about all the advice I can give you that I do. But it seems to be working for me..everyone is different I guess..you just have to find out what suits you. Good luck to you..are you taking a full 37.5mg a day? Have you gotten the dreaded thirst yet? have a great day..Daisy x

[susanpesek]

Oops, you are doing great! 75 pounds lost? Is that the record for the folks on this forum? WOW! And I am so glad to hear you are at 200. 199, here she comes! Watch out!!!

[rainbow_tears]

mmmm cadbury's chocolate is scrummy, but CurlyWurlies are fab as well. I guess I am lucky that I am in the uk and have all this wonderful chocolate at my door!
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