Getting married 2-04 How much can I realistically lose?

[pookie]

Hi everyone!! I am new to Phen..... I am getting married in one year and I want to have a realistic goal in mind. I weigh 300 lbs and I am 5'8" tall. I would love to get below 200lbs is this possible? I am sooo excited and hae now been taking this for a few days and already can tell a difference!!!
If anyone can help with my question I would appreciate it!!!
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[TEB]

WATER WATER then when you don't want anymore water have some more. After a while your phen will not work the same as it did in the begining. At least is didn't for me. So I had to force myself to change my lifestyle. I LOVE taebo basics. It is fun and it works big time. After a few weeks the exercises you could not do before you can now do. Most of all do not give up.

[pookie]

Thanks!! I have been drinking alot of water...at least 80+ ounces a day. What do you do when it begins not to work..is there a higher dose? I am really trying to modify my diet, but as for exercise...right now I have a broken foot :( so i am unable to do alot of stuff!!

[Rhapsody]

I think that your goal is very realistic. You have approximately 11 full months. I'd rather estimate on the low end...if you lose more which I'm sure you will thats a plus. Look at it this way...the worst case senario is that you lose slowly and if you lose slowly and only average 11 pounds a month you'll still loss 121 pounds (11 mths times 11 lbs a month =121). If that was the case you'd weigh 179 pounds come the time of your wedding! :) The majority of people lose very quickly the first couple of months so I'm sure that you would too....and if that happens you could be even lower than 179! :) If you completely cut out fast food & junk food (What I do is eat the weight watcher ice cream or the healthy choice ice cream if I'm craving sweets and if its salty foods I eat the wow fat free bbq chips made by lays or the fat free sour cream and onion chips by pringles - they are delicious; and if you want pizza,chinese etc. get the lean cuisine/ww meals) and also excercise and drink you water your goal is more than attainable. Good luck! :)

[Rhapsody]

Oh also....don't fret too much over the phen losing its effectiveness. What dose are you on now? I started on the 30 mg phentermine in October and it did not start losing its effectiveness for me until the end of January. Because I started on the 30 mg I was able to increase it. With the increase the phen works just like it did in the beginning for me. Hope that answers your other question.

[pookie]

thanks...I am on the 30 mg and it has been working great. I have totally cut out junk food and fast food. I actually started eating healthy about a month ago(with one big messup) I have really cut down on carbs....except for lots of fruit and veggies and some high quality protein. I am avoiding sugar and drinking tons of water. I can already tell a difference i my clothes although I haven't weighed yet...it has only been 4 days
you guys have ben a great help and inspiration...THANKS!!!! :) :heart: :)

[tamim]

The is realistic--

I you work hard and believe.
good luck
tamim

[Patti In ATL]

Go Pookie Go!! I have finally started getting really serious after about 3 wks on phentermine and losing only 5 lbs. I have gone back to eating LC after reading "A Letter to My Body" yesterday. It gave me a new perspective on life and health. If you get a chance, go read it on this post - it's amazing.

I have about 50 lbs to lose and I am here for you!!

Patti