Posts by erin_

Forum	Topic	Date	Replies

Weight Loss	Diet Pills?	Jun 30 2007 02:01 (UTC)	7
What about the new Alli?
Weight Loss	It's OFFICIAL!	Jun 30 2007 01:54 (UTC)	3
I'm eating GREAT! Nothing but fresh veggies, fruits, protein, and LOTS OF WATER! Im also taking Adipex (Phentermine)
Weight Loss	Piece of Cake? Literally!	Jun 22 2007 02:38 (UTC)	1
What about COCA-COLA (My biggest down fall)? I have not had one in almost 3 weeks. I use to drink a 2-Liter a DAY! Maybe once a month would be ok?
Weight Loss	Piece of Cake? Literally!	Jun 22 2007 02:31 (UTC)	4
Awesome! This makes me want to have another peice, now! (Just Kidding)
Weight Loss	Piece of Cake? Literally!	Jun 22 2007 02:29 (UTC)	5
Really? A Cheat day meaning all day? Or maybe one good nice meal that I use to eat when I didnt care about myself?
Weight Loss	Digital Scale or Old Fashion One?	Jun 21 2007 02:52 (UTC)	23
You know, I dont know what kind of accuracy mine is! It just goes in halves. like 192.00 , 192.5 .... Wonder if I need to upgradge to the most expensive fancy one?
Weight Loss	FINALLY 5 pounds!!	Jun 21 2007 02:49 (UTC)	1
AWESOME! Keep up the motivationg! Stay Strong! Congrats Again!
Weight Loss	Digital Scale or Old Fashion One?	Jun 21 2007 02:47 (UTC)	25
VERY GOOD question! I never thought of that! I will check that out when I get home tonight! Thanks!
Weight Loss	Coke ZERO	Jun 12 2007 15:55 (UTC)	16
I bought some pre-made unsweet tea at the grocery store and it has 0 everything. I put a lemon slice in it, and its tolerable. I let myself have about maybe 2 small glasses of that a day. It really dosent do much for me. Everything else is water
Weight Loss	Diet pills!	Jun 12 2007 02:47 (UTC)	8
Kristine ... I think a prescribed diet pill, closely monitored by your PCP would be good!
Weight Loss	Second week of dieting	Jun 12 2007 02:46 (UTC)
I actualy met Jared the subway guy about 2 years ago, and he looks NOTHING like on T.V. He has all this loose skin on his arms, and stomach. But hey, at least he is skinny(sorta) and healthy!
Weight Loss	Diet pills!	Jun 12 2007 01:10 (UTC)	12
I would personally NOT recommend OTC (over the counter! Sorry, the nurse is coming out in me). I have taken about 4-5 different type of OTC diet pills, and they NEVER worked. I would recommend consulting with your physician about one that fits your lifestyle, and past medical history. I have def. heard GREAT things about the Adipex (Phentermine) that I am currently taking. It's FDA approved and only available (LEGALLY) by a prescription, and from a pharamacy. I saw where you can buy that online too, and I DEFINETLY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THAT! It could be a pluecbo (sp?) with lord knows what in it! NEVER, EVER buy any medications off of the internet without a prescription from your PCP. I'm a Nurse so I cant stress that enough. Case: We had a pt. that we put on Accutane for severe Acne. I dont know of you are aware of Accutane, but it is so powerful, that it is government regulated now. Everyone who is on it, has an ID #, and they have to have blood work every 4 weeks, constant pregnancy checks for females, etc. Well, we had an guy that was from Iran. He was put on this, and thought he would buy the medication off the internet because it would be cheaper than his insurance copay. After my dr. told him she would no longer see him if he did that, he continued. He ended up getting stuff, that was NOT Accutane, and he nearly died. No to mention that my DR. could of lost her license because she was giving him an rx. for the medication, and he was getting it somewhere else. My Dr. could of been resonable for that. The moral is, NEVER, NEVER, EVER BUY RX'S FROM THER INTERNET! (Sorry for the rambling) Erin
Weight Loss	Diet pills!	Jun 11 2007 20:47 (UTC)	20
It is 37.5mg
Weight Loss	Diet pills!	Jun 11 2007 20:46 (UTC)	21
I take the ones that are blue and white. Its the generic. I think on my next refill I will get branded and see if there is any difference. I had to get a complete physical by my Dr. before starting them. As well as I have to go back each time for a refill for him to blood work, and an EKG. He says it only lasts about 3 months, then you have to lay off it for a while. I feel great though. No weird side affects, or mood changes. I actually feel the best I have felt in a long time.
Weight Loss	Diet pills!	Jun 11 2007 20:25 (UTC)	24
CORRECTION from previous post * NOT HEALTHY*
Weight Loss	Diet pills!	Jun 11 2007 20:22 (UTC)	25
Phentermine is EXACTLY what im taking. Its the generic for Adipex. It was prescribed by my PCP. I actually LOVE it so far, I started my diet a week ago today and ive already lost 10 pounds. I know thats healthy though. Im actually learning alot through here now about the right calorie intake, etc.
Weight Loss	Lost 10lbs. in ONE week	Jun 11 2007 17:03 (UTC)	4
So, I wonder though, if it is still safe to use under close supervision of my PCP? Does anyone else take any diet pills?
Weight Loss	Lost 10lbs. in ONE week	Jun 11 2007 15:53 (UTC)	6
Thanks for all the pointers everyone! I actually have not noticed any side affects of the Adipex, as of yet. I will only be taking it for about 3 months my doctor says. He says after that, it does not work anymore. He states that he has been prescribing it for about 25 years, and he thinks its the safest thing prescription wise. I will have to go back once a month for 2 more months, to have blood work, and an another EKG to make sure everything is ok. I just wondering though, does that stuff really help?, or am I just putting my body at risk? I have a co-worker who goes to the same Dr. and she started on it about 1 week before me, and she has lost about 15 pds. in 3 weeks. ??? Im clueless at this point. What is the best work out equipment to buy for home? Any suggestions? For someone who cant get to the gym?
Weight Loss	Lost 10lbs. in ONE week	Jun 11 2007 05:21 (UTC)	11
What does your workout consist of? I have literally not worked out in YEARS. This week I started walking up 4 flights of stairs instead of taking the elevator at work, and I thought I was listerally about to die.
Weight Loss	Lost 10lbs. in ONE week	Jun 11 2007 05:15 (UTC)	13
Im so excited!!! This site is AWESOME, and VERY motivating. Everyone is soo nice! What exactly is good to eat for someone who works 16 hours a day and dosent have time to cook, to get 1200 calories? I have been LOTS of fresh fruit and veggies all week. Today I had grapes for breakfest. A turkey sandwich (1 slice, and 1 slice of cheese) for lunch with celery. A 100 calorie pack cheese-its for a snack, and for dinner a salad and one peice of skinless grilled chicken breast. I figured today to be about a 850-900 calorie day. I have been eating the weight watcher meals for lunch all week and a just a salad for dinner. With the fuit and veggies about 3x a day as snacks. What do you eat? (Im a picky eater) thanks, ERIN

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