newjerseydietdiva
December 17th, 2002, 07:53 AM
Hi, I'm new to the forum. I have been on Phentermine since January 1, 2002 of last year. I started at 195 pounds and now weigh 159. I fluctuate about 5 lbs up and down, especially around my period. I have a new lease on life and feel more driven to succeed and am happier than I was a year ago. I have not had any physical problems with the medication but I still am wary of the side effects and tend to worry about them anyway. I started drinking more water lately. I take 30mg a day and notice that during the end of the day, the medication wears off. I, unfortunately haven't given much thought to a proper diet lately although I am thinking about it now since joining the forum. I am very grateful for this medication because I was becoming very depressed over my weight and was giving up on myself. The only thing that motivated me was my daughter and how I wanted to set a good example for her. I hope my letter inspires someone out there to get some relief from a lifetime of yo yo dieting and exercising that never led to any weight loss for me. This works and I will continue to use it until I achieve my goal weight of 140lbs. Now I have hope of a better, more active life with my daughter and now accept challenges where I would be afraid to do so before. I can't believe what a difference losing this weight has meant for me. My whole life has changed for the better.
Laura
Laura