just started, haven't lost

[amyk]

Does it take a while for the lbs to melt? i keep seeing all these awesome weight losses, and i have been on it for a week, and i haven't lost anything...?

I have been eating less, but the scale is the same. Does it take a while for this to take effect?

[Justice4all]

Try drinking tons of water at 640z, and get more active. Water is the only way to flush those fat cells out.

[neferiet]

Is water the key. I have been trying since December and lost 16 but gained back 5!!!

[cutiepie-22]

I started on 3/13/03 and I have lost ten pounds. I drink anywhere from 64-90 ozs. of water everyday. SInce I'm drinking so much water I'm not drinking anything else. Plus I have been watching what I eat. I haven't had to exercise yet but I do work in a child care center. I ran after toddlers all day. I hope you start losing, just drink lots of water. I sometimes drink the flavored water too because regular water gets old.
Good Luck!!

[tonitone31]

amyk, Water is the key...What are you eating? Post what you are eating and I will get back to you....Toni

[Lonnie]

Originally posted by amyk:
Does it take a while for the lbs to melt? i keep seeing all these awesome weight losses, and i have been on it for a week, and i haven't lost anything...?

I have been eating less, but the scale is the same. Does it take a while for this to take effect?Hello amyk, Sorry to hear of your dilemma! Which one of the phen's are you taking? I've jsut began on the 30mg. The first two weeks I lost 7lbs and my girlfriend lost 10lbs. I am now starting my 4th week and things weren't coming off for me but KEEW said the same to me (DRINK MORE WATER) I believe them. Try it and let me know. I'm also going to start a low carb eating program. I wish us all success!

[beauti4ul]

Water, Water, Water, Water!!!!!!!!!!!
is the key

[tj1]

Water and more water! And exercise. Lots of good advice in here that is helpfull and motivating!

[alisha]

You sound just like me. I didn't lose anything for a long time. And then I'd lose a few pounds and then nothing for a long time again. I started on Feb. 5th and have only lost 11 pounds on phen. I'm on the 37.5 mg TWICE a day (once a day wasn't enough to curb my appetite so the doctor upped it to 2 a day...I don't always have to take 2 though). I've been drinking my water but maybe not totally getting at least 64 ounces each day and I'm constantly in motion. Working up a sweat each day all day. But, the weight is barely coming off. Each person is different. Some people lose faster than others. Hang in there. I about gave up so many times but I kept at it and, even though I've only lost 11 pounds while on phen, 11 pounds is better than none at all. Good luck.

[offdoodykcrn]

I started 9/28/02 at 215# and I'm at 160# now. I was on phentermine 37.5 for 3 months and lost most of the weight then. My strategy was intense exercise, 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fat and kept my calorie intake between 900-1200. Now that I'm off the phentermine I have to fight my appetite, but you can't stay on that stuff forever.