tfwalt77 wrote: » Ya, I was really thirsty today lol. Seriously though, I'm trying to work on that. Thanks
psulemon wrote: » You will probably find that most people on this forum don't support the use of drugs. I haven't used phentermine at all but what I would suggest is replacing some of your carbs with additional fats, proteins or fiber. It also seems that you drink a good amount of calories (a few of your days, you have 300 calories or about 1/4 of your calories from liquids). So I would replace that with foods.
psulemon wrote: » tfwalt77 wrote: » Ya, I was really thirsty today lol. Seriously though, I'm trying to work on that. Thanks I would try to get more hydration from water or even teas (unsweetened) if you can. Now, I drink milk a lot of days, but I mix in protein powders and that is post workout. How much fiber are you getting? If you want, change your diary settings to show fiber instead of calories. There is really no reason to track sugar because even if you are diabetic, you should be tracking carbs. Also, do you workout? If so, what do you do?
kamber13 wrote: » I also take 1/2 pill of phentermine. I find it suits me just find and wouldn't recommend upping your dose. Of course, it's expensive so that's what led me start with 1/2 pill to begin with. To help lessen my cravings later in the evening, I don't take it when I wake up, but later in the morning...like 9 or 10AM (even if this meant I have to take them at work). When I feel a strong hunger pang in the evening, I eat a dill pickle spear (5cal), 1 cup of air popped popcorn with light salt (31cal), or a clementine (40cal) before eating my dinner. If I'm craving sweets, I eat a tropical sugar free popsicle (15cal) or regular instant chocolate pudding made with 2% milk. I portion out 1/4 cup servings into ramekins/ or small glass (50cal). I find if I eat something before dinner or before making dinner, I eat less of the higher calories meal but feel satisfied. I suppose you could also snack on the above suggestions after...if you're able to portion out your dinner to meet your goal, not the intensity of your hunger. Thank you! I love the pudding idea and I Love pickles! I hope this helps!
thorsmom01 wrote: » Are you planning on taking these drugs forever? If not, then you better start to think about learning the tools for long term success. For long term success, you'll need to learn how to portion your meals, and learn how to stay within your daily calories . Quick fixes usually end badly. Most people gain back any weight they lost. No pills can replace hard work.
tfwalt77 wrote: » psulemon wrote: » tfwalt77 wrote: » Ya, I was really thirsty today lol. Seriously though, I'm trying to work on that. Thanks I would try to get more hydration from water or even teas (unsweetened) if you can. Now, I drink milk a lot of days, but I mix in protein powders and that is post workout. How much fiber are you getting? If you want, change your diary settings to show fiber instead of calories. There is really no reason to track sugar because even if you are diabetic, you should be tracking carbs. Also, do you workout? If so, what do you do? Right now I walk on the weekends at least 2 miles. I am working 12 hr. Shifts, so it's been a bit tricky trying to get into the gym.
psulemon wrote: » tfwalt77 wrote: » psulemon wrote: » tfwalt77 wrote: » Ya, I was really thirsty today lol. Seriously though, I'm trying to work on that. Thanks I would try to get more hydration from water or even teas (unsweetened) if you can. Now, I drink milk a lot of days, but I mix in protein powders and that is post workout. How much fiber are you getting? If you want, change your diary settings to show fiber instead of calories. There is really no reason to track sugar because even if you are diabetic, you should be tracking carbs. Also, do you workout? If so, what do you do? Right now I walk on the weekends at least 2 miles. I am working 12 hr. Shifts, so it's been a bit tricky trying to get into the gym. You can add in some body resistance training at home if you want to increase exercise. Many of the programs are 20 to 30 minutes. And an increase in exercise also will allow for an increase in calories; by how much will be determined by intensity and duration. I find i need a bunch of calories to be happy so i exercise regularly. Also, i am a volume eater so i find low calorie ways to do so. Ex - instead of eating 5 eggs, i do 4 egg whites and two eggs and add in some peppers and onions. I will also add bacon and/or a low calorie greek yogurt (Dannon lite n fit). This total is around 500 calories and could feed a horse, lol. Also, using lean cuts of meat (chicken, pork, turkey) is another way of getting low calories with high volume, IIRC, an 8oz of boneless chicken is like 240 calories. You can also look at my diary (minus the last few days as i am recovering from a stomach virus).
tfwalt77 wrote: » Wow, you are eating pretty good and getting in a chocolate fix I do desperately need. I've never tried the liquid egg whites, but think I will because I love breakfast food but too lazy I guess to separate my egg. Have only been eating an egg or two boiled. And I didn't realize that much chicken was under 250 calories. I am a big meat eater and have been trying to avoid most of it because I thought it would take up most of not all of my calories. I do need to get my butt in hear exercise wise, I know I would feel a heck of a lot better. psulemon wrote: » tfwalt77 wrote: » psulemon wrote: » tfwalt77 wrote: » Ya, I was really thirsty today lol. Seriously though, I'm trying to work on that. Thanks I would try to get more hydration from water or even teas (unsweetened) if you can. Now, I drink milk a lot of days, but I mix in protein powders and that is post workout. How much fiber are you getting? If you want, change your diary settings to show fiber instead of calories. There is really no reason to track sugar because even if you are diabetic, you should be tracking carbs. Also, do you workout? If so, what do you do? Right now I walk on the weekends at least 2 miles. I am working 12 hr. Shifts, so it's been a bit tricky trying to get into the gym. You can add in some body resistance training at home if you want to increase exercise. Many of the programs are 20 to 30 minutes. And an increase in exercise also will allow for an increase in calories; by how much will be determined by intensity and duration. I find i need a bunch of calories to be happy so i exercise regularly. Also, i am a volume eater so i find low calorie ways to do so. Ex - instead of eating 5 eggs, i do 4 egg whites and two eggs and add in some peppers and onions. I will also add bacon and/or a low calorie greek yogurt (Dannon lite n fit). This total is around 500 calories and could feed a horse, lol. Also, using lean cuts of meat (chicken, pork, turkey) is another way of getting low calories with high volume, IIRC, an 8oz of boneless chicken is like 240 calories. You can also look at my diary (minus the last few days as i am recovering from a stomach virus).