[juicya06]

In school I was always known as the lanky girl with the long legs. Once I finally entered high school I was 5'8 120 pounds size 8 "pretty slim Huh?". I ate everything and didnt think one day it would come back on me and at the time I didnt care. I was also yet to reach puberty and had not yet developed like the other girls. However, by the tenth grade I did start to develop and going through puberty added to my frame but it was a "I'm a woman now" kind of gain so in my eyes it was pretty and didnt cause me to gain weight just fill in. So by the start of Junior year I had a boyfriend and we started to have sex regularly. I was a virgin and having sex caused my lower body to spread. It was also kinda cute to have a shape, but that pushed me into a 10 in pants. That was also the year when I got my first job at where else a FAST FOOD RESTAURANT!!!!!!!! I started working in April, and the first two months I was there I probaly ate just as much as I worked. Thats when I realized for the first time I had an eating problem because I would find myself eating for no reason. This eating behavior went on all summer. When senior year hit I also hit at a size 12 I had gone up two sizes in a year. Buying all those new clothes still did not seem to slow me down or open my eyes. When I was in the ninth grade I changed schools and it wasnt until I saw an old friend from my old school who let me know very loudly how FAT I had gotten did my eyes open. Thats when I started to talk about losing weight but put forth no effort, and slipped back into my old ways. I slid so far by the time graduation came up in May I was in a 14!!!!!!!!! Thats two more sizes in another year that's four sizes in two years. I graduated from high school and that fall was well on my way to college and totally unaware of the infamous "freshmen 15". But that final weight gain was not like the others. My stomach began to get huge and my face and arms also swelled. I am a sophmore now and Im still 5'8 and a size 14 but I am 211 pounds. During the christmas break reality finally hit me. I am fat. I had gone so long saying I dont look that bad and Im not as big as her or another big person I was making my size okay and not realizing I was indeed big my self. But I stopped drinking sodas and eating fast food(even at my job). I also started walking twice daily for 45 minutes or more. I was expressing to a co worker my weight loss plans and she told me about phentermine and Dr in our city that perscribed it. I got the pills on 1/09/08 and I also researched reviews of them online. So here is my review and what I think because I know my body. The average review of the about 200 I read is quick weight loss but even faster weight gain after off the pills. I have been on phentermine for 6 days and have had no appetite. So I use these times to learn how to eat less but still be able to get through the day. I dont get the energy rush others have described in reviews, but I still walk on campus and at home at the hospital track. I know that if I dont change my lifestyle I will lose the weight but I would gain it back probaly within the same month of going off the pills. But its been 6 days and I have not weighed myself but I feel great. Ill keep u guys posted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kimness]

Juicy, good luck. I think a lot of people make the mistake of taking a diet pill that kills their appetite but then when they go off, they haven't learned to eat properly and go back to their old habits.

[mizscarlett]

Good luck to you! There are lots of us struggling with the same question - will we be able to keep it off once the rx is gone.

[gamboagirl]

I didn't get big until my first pregnancy. I was never a skinny girl, I was 5'8" in HighSchool and 135 my Freshman year and Sophmore year, 150 when I graduated -- a sz 10. I stayed that sz until my first pregnancy. And so began my weight roller coaster.

I'm a firm believer that the Typical American diet is killing us slowly. I did not live in the US and when I moved here I put on a few pounds instantly, I was pregnant shortly there after.

The High Fructose Corn Syrup in everything is causing disease. HFCS is a hazmat chemical! Pasteurized dairy would kill a baby cow, why on earth would I want to put that in my body?

Even though I know this an live it for the most part, my days of not knowing probably lead to my thyroid failure, in addition to roller coaster weight gain and loss with children. So, now I have hypothyroidism and weight loss is permanently more difficult.

I have signs of prediabetes. I have early signs of perimenopause. I'm a wreck at age 32.

I wish I had never gained the weight. I have come to the realization that food is my enemy, I will never be able to eat what I see others eat, once I really accept what it is that I need to do for myself, I know I will do it. I just need some help getting there!

I want to be a skinny person.

[juicya06]

Hi gamboagirl I am so sorry to hear about your struggles. Have you ever taken or thought about taking phentermine.

[gamboagirl]

Hi, I posted about my doctor struggle in the meet and greet area.

I was taking Meridia a few years ago before I got pregnant. I have 2 mo worth sitting in my drawer! I decided it was time to take that and look into getting more.

This was after a phone call to our local bariatric docs office. I was I could go in get a consult and a script, oh no, they have hoops you have to jump through and do not take insurance.

I've taken Meridia 2X and only for 3mo each time. The 2nd time was too close to the 1st b/c the effect was not as pronounced. It's definitely been long enough this time -- effect is pronounced and I'm not desiring to munch!

Depending on how this goes, will depend on if I try phen now or later. And if I can find it, the real deal, on-line. It's a jungle out there when it comes to phen.

[susanpesek]

Welcome to PhenForum~ Mwua-ha-ha! We tend to light fires under people's fannies and ignite passions to become all-around-healthy! Mwua-ha-ha-ha-ha!

Can you lose down from 211?? IT IS A CERTAINTY, so stick around!

[sahmof4]

Hey !! stoppping by to say welcome and hope your hving a great day !!


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