To Ann930

[Amalea45]

Ann-
I just was reading your reply to Casmos. I know how you are feeling because I was in the same situation a couple months ago. I started taking phen. in February weighing 234 lbs. Now, 6 months later I am down to 160. I didn't work out for the first 4 months I was on the phen because I was too humiliated to go to the gym. Now, I go 5 or 6 times a week. Let me tell you-YOU HAVE GOT TO WORK OUT! I got stuck just taking the phen. I got stuck at 180, but as soon as I started working out, the lbs. started melting off! I have never felt better and I think you would feel the same! I know it's tough to get the motivation to workout, but as soon as I made myself go to the gym 1 day I was addicted! I love it! And just knowing that I can lose even more weight working out is enough motivation for me! Good luck!

[ann930]

Okay, I realize I really, really need to work out. An believe me I do want to lose the weight. Would it be bad to ask what is the minimum I need to do to see results.

[Amalea45]

Ann-
When I first started working out, it really wasn't an excercise program. I walked 2 miles (which only takes about 30 minutes) a few times a week. Surprisingly enough, it was enough to keep the lbs. coming off! I was losing about a lb. or 2 a week. Now, I work out for about an hour a day 5 or 6 times a week and am losing between 3 to 4 lbs. a week. I'm telling ya-no matter what or how much you do-IT WILL HELP! And I promise, as soon as you start seeing those pounds falling off, you will be even more motivated to do even more. YOU CAN DO IT GIRL!

[ann930]

O.K. now you are really starting to get me motivated. School starts in about 2 weeks and I think I will look into joining the YMCA after they start back. It doesn't take long to do the math. Thanks for the encouraging words. :)