Duromine Day 1

[Dee2017]

Hi April and Tryingtoloosethechub,

Just a very quick post today.... I have a migraine so not feeling the best, all being well I will be able to write more tomorrow.

Dee

 

[Tryingtolosethechub]

Hi April and Tryingtoloosethechub,

Just a very quick post today.... I have a migraine so not feeling the best, all being well I will be able to write more tomorrow.

Dee

Ah that sucks! I'm a migraine sufferer too! Drink heaps of water and shut yourself up in a dark room to sleep it off! Hope u feel better soon!

 

[April]

Hello Dee. I was worried your dog was feeling worse, so I didn’t rush in with my comments. Sorry for your migraine. Hope you will get better soon. Looking forward to your motivating posts and wish you a lovely day!

 

[April]

Hi Kyl133. Fantastic news! Your friend noticed you lost weight.. This must be so inspiring to you. I am sure you were smiling with a very wide smile, even if deep inside. I guess, you are right – you managed to get rid of retained water, which is very good. Now you will have to work harder to start losing fat. 40 minute walk is very well. Next time try to have a walk in a brisk pace, as if you are seriously late for a very important meeting. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Are you planning to add any other kind of physical activity, or just the back exercises for now? Di you consider swimming? Will do good for both your back and your weight loss progress.

Do you follow your dietitian’s recommendations? Did you sleep better tonight? Hope, you feel energized and cheerful to keep going to your goal! Fingers crossed for further weight loss and I wish you a great day!

 

[April]

Hello Nassa. I am also a huge fan of vegetables. Btw, we have a new post. I am sure you have some good delicious and bright recipes. If you have time/desire to share them, everyone would really appreciate it. I love cooking and new ideas insipre me greatly!

How do you feel?

Have a wonderful day!

 

[April]

Hi Tamara! Very glad to hear you did manage to sleep better. Hopefully, it will get better with each next night. Congrats on the weight loss! Pushing forward without looking back! =)

Do you have a place at work where you can eat? I remember I loved making myself cold oatmeal with fruits and berries. Fantastic thing for those who are not really into having breakfast. You don’t need to cook it. You just take a convenient container, like a small jar or a container with a lid. You can find plenty of recipes over the internet. You just have to watch the amount of sweet you put in it. However, while it is the first meal of the day, you can use a small amount of honey. You just place the ingredients into your container and shake them well, then add the fruits or berries you like and place into the fridge till morning. Then you just take it with you and enjoy.

I did some research on up and goes… They have THREE kinds of sweet agents in them. No idea why they need three.. some other ingredients are also a bit doubtful… however, it still is better than nothing. Yet, you should teach your body to eat in the morning. Start small and work through it all the way through, until you manage to talk yourself into having a nice breakfast. =)

Another thing I noticed – you are not really into vegetables… Well, they should become a part of your nutrition. Once you start loving them, you find out there’s so much room for creating delicious and colorful salads with chicken, fish, eggs, etc. Perfect for a good weight loss, weight maintenance and your health! Kate just started a series of vegetable line for everybody. The first came in the green thread. You might like a recipe and use it, or add the one you have. =)

Have a great day!!!

 

[Kyl133]

Hi Kyl133. Fantastic news! Your friend noticed you lost weight.. This must be so inspiring to you. I am sure you were smiling with a very wide smile, even if deep inside. I guess, you are right – you managed to get rid of retained water, which is very good. Now you will have to work harder to start losing fat. 40 minute walk is very well. Next time try to have a walk in a brisk pace, as if you are seriously late for a very important meeting. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes. Are you planning to add any other kind of physical activity, or just the back exercises for now? Di you consider swimming? Will do good for both your back and your weight loss progress.

Do you follow your dietitian’s recommendations? Did you sleep better tonight? Hope, you feel energized and cheerful to keep going to your goal! Fingers crossed for further weight loss and I wish you a great day!

Afternoon April,

It was the best feeling knowing people actually notice. I agree I do need to start pushing myself more at a higher pace then walking trying to introduce jogging while pushing my daughter in the pram in sports outfit along the water front nice path I can actually do this every morning. As afternoons I'm exchuated from running around after my toddler all day lol

Weigh in today 24.2.2017 91.3kg getting there my diet has totally changed no carbs after 4pm and limiting my intake if I'm
Out and about at a cafe or take away shop

 

[April]

Hey Kyl133. I like your idea about walking and jogging. If you will actually get to this, I am sure you will see even better results and start getting more energy. It always surprises people how much more energy they have, when they make exercising a part of their daily activity.

As for the afternoon… if you still have time to exercise, and no forces to do some serious workouts, you can engage in stretching. It’s a fantastic thing for your muscle tone and overall body shape. And you don’t have to jump, run or whatever, yet the results are amazing.

I see your weight loss is going in quite a considerable pace. Congrats! Remember just one thing. If you see good results, all you must do is push even harder. The moment you let yourself relax and cheat might be like an avalanche and you might lose all the achievements you managed to get with huge efforts.

The thing about the caloric intake is that there do exist formulas for counting the daily caloric value of your nutrition. This formula does depend on your current weight. While we start at 1200 cal per day, this amount should decrease proportionally to your weight reduction (logic thinking =)) ). However, we aim to develop healthy eating habits and regime. So, 1200 cal is our aim because we want to get used to this amount and value of food, so as not to regain weight after we finish Duromine. And this is where the physical activity comes in handy. The more weigh you lose, the easier it becomes for you to workout harder and longer. Hope that makes any sense. =))

All in all, you’re doing great so far. Keep it up! A great day to you!

 

[April]

Charliiiiieeeeee, where are you? How are you? Did you give in? Hope you didn’t and managed to develop a healthy menu for yourself and keep being active. Charlie, if you need any advice or support, we’re right here for you. Please, don’t hesitate to share/ask everything you feel like. Wish you success on your way and hope to hear from you

 

[April]

Hi All

I went to my Drs yesterday and asked for Duromine, I was a it surprised how easily he wrote the script for 30mg and I got more information from the Chemist about taking it

My starting weight is 96.7kgs and I am 172cm tall

My goal weight is 75kgs.

I am hoping to only be on Duromine for a short time to give me a bit of a boost/kick start.

Hopefully I can share a success story with you all in the future

Sarah

Hey Sarah! Your week on Duromine came to an end. How was it? Any side effects? Any weight loss? Any questions? Looking forward to hear from you and wish you a fantastic day! =)

 

[April]

Hello Athena. How are you doing? How is that struggle going? Did you manage to gain more control over your food consumption? I have been thinking a lot about you and I understand that you do have to fight hard, but you should remember that it’s all worth it. You are doing it for your own health, let alone the good looks and self-esteem. Good luck to you!

 

[April]

Hey Gwynedd, how’s it going? Any news on your weight loss? Did you come up with a good eating system for yourself? How about the exercising? I know it can be hard at times, yet you have a pretty good idea of why you are doing this. =)) Have a great weekend and hop on hearing from your soon. Bye!

 

[Dee2017]

Hellooooooooo

Well I am feeling heaps better not 100% but enough to be on the computer I will take it easy today... thanks for the thoughts on poochie she is doing heaps better... she has had 3 major operations and currently has multiple lumps which are a mixture of mast cells (cancer), but an animal that is loved lives allot longer... and she is proof of that she is a fighter... so when i spotted her trying to go to the toilet and then I found blood in her urine I panicked.... I followed her all afternoon and all I got was 2 drops but it was enough for the vet to test ... needless to say I worry to much and brought the migraine on.... after 1/2 tablet she was heaps better and had her occasional puppy moment.... so Thursday I could relax other wise I needed to take her back for more tests....so its just a urine infection phew! Ive had her since she was 11 weeks old.... and she will be 14 in April this year, anyway

I can now get back on track 97 is my goal for 2 weeks time and I will do it!! this 98 has to go!

For a quick update I have weighed myself over the last 2 days and it wasn't good I got up to 99.1 OMG a migraine makes me so nauseous that I have to eat to alleviate some of that feeling and it had to be sweets any excuse sadly it is true...today i weighed myself and it was 98.8.... but that was a bit later than normal so that may mean I weigh a bit less than normal? tomorrow I will start with a new reading at my regular time

I did see my dr for some medication and she has prescribed me the 40... guess who is now overweight and no longer obese woo hoo go me! she was so happy but I knew I had put on some weight so i felt it should have been allot better.. but im overweight and that is fantastic...

I have felt that for sometime i have been using more will power and my snacks have slowly been increasing... anyway I was a bit nervous about increasing if i didn't really need too as i thought maybe that time of the month can increase my appetite but then i thought back to last month and I wasn't as bad? I was hoping to stay on the 30 for a bit longer but I don't want to be silly....so far so good....no huge energy increase, thats okay and im still able to sleep today is really my first day out of bed and my cravings aren't bad... is that the 40 my mind or my body who knows .. all i know is that I am going to make sure it stays that way

Time for me to focus back on loosing this weight and excising I feel like I have lost 2 weeks being ill on the boat and then this migraine but im not one to dwell on the what if... but focus on moving forward and getting to my goal....oh and my belly is flat umm when i say flat i dont mean flat flat LOL I wish .... but instead of being round and poking out its flat and poking out... how wonderful and it will only get flatter as time goes on... I am so glad to see that little hang that was developing on the sides of my belly gone and i dont have to hold my tummy in to get it either
I must do better than I have been... .... my bowel movement isnt the best either so I have ordered some teas online that have some senna in it hopefully that will help...

Well today is a new day and I was able to do some exercises ive done 20 stomach ones 20 knee to elbow ones standing up and will do some riding later... and some more of what I have already done... no jumping or vibro machine and I will see how I feel on the bike maybe 10 fast 10 slow... i will see how I feel when i get on...

I will be back later to reply to your posts and catch up on all the news....this has taken me a few hours on and off... I want to space out my time on the screen so I dont flare my migraine back up

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the weekend il be back later

Update - I rode 2km 10 fast 10 slow and an extra 3km at normal pace Ive also done another 20 tummy excersises

 

[SarahG]

Hey Sarah! Your week on Duromine came to an end. How was it? Any side effects? Any weight loss? Any questions? Looking forward to hear from you and wish you a fantastic day! =)

Hi April, I'm now 10 days in and 2.9kgs down. Slow and steady! Only side affect I seem to be having is a dry mouth and maybe slight irritability at night but I'm not sure if that was just general frustration or the D. Looking forward to a continued loss - I head to Bali in 2 weeks and I'm hoping with a push I can get under the 90kg mark (3.7kgs to go)

 

[Dee2017]

Hey Gwynedd

How are things going? looking forward to reading an update from you .... very soon

Dee

 

[Dee2017]

Schwarzena… khm… sounds so cool NOT. =)))) man, I was so funny, when I think of my proud face back then. =)) But it’s a good thing. You should be very proud of yourself after every achievement, after every exercise you finish, after every piece of cake you reject. If you need it, you should pat your shoulder, or give yourself a wink in the mirror, or just hug yourself in your mind. It’s good. You always have to support yourself and give yourself highest appreciation for the job done.

My story is I gave birth to my first daughter when I was 23. I gained 13 kilos then, and managed to lose 9 within a year after giving birth, so it was +4 and in the next year I gained 3 more. So, by the time I got pregnant for the second time 2 years later, I was 7-8 kilos heavier than my perfect weight (58-60 kilos, height 168. Heavy bones =))) but I look my best at 60 kg). During the second pregnancy, I gained a horrible amount of kilos – 20. I had back issues, so wasn’t really moving that much, had enough things to do with the younger daughter and house chores. So the weight I came home with, when giving birth for the second time, was 86 kg. 5 kilos built up during the year after birth, because the back was still giving me pain, and my younger girl slept soooo badly. I was literally falling from tiredness. Of course, where was I supposed to take the energy from? Right – the food. I realized what I did to myself when we were invited to a friend’s birthday party and I could not fit into anything I had, nor could I find any clothes that would look nice on me. I got on scales… and cried 3 days in a row. I just couldn’t stop crying. I was seriously depressed… both because of realizing how much I gained without noticing and, of course, the constant tiredness. 6 months I lived in a crazy house. Then, all of a sudden my precious girl started sleeping the whole night long. The first night I slept without waking up was, probably the best thing for me back then. ) It took me a month to get back to normal condition and start thinking of a good weight loss plan. Of course, the “best idea” was to try a diet, then another, and another. 6 months later my weight was the same. Again, the idea of developing a good weight loss plan came to me, and I started searching, gathering information, visiting some seminars. I knew I couldn’t resist the temptations, so I asked my doctor for Duromine. It was a three months course + dieting + exercising. One year later, I got to my initial weight and I am maintaining it up till now, for 5 years already. The experience also helped me change my profession and become a personal trainer and a healthy eating adviser. =)) that’s my weight loss story. You probably hate me already for writing so much. Sorry.. I am quite a talkative person. that is if you haven’t noticed it yet. =)))

So sorry about your dog. I wish her a fast recovery from her current condition and I wish you strength to accept it and keep fighting for this life.

Ok, so this week, we’re not expecting any weight loss results. It’s ok, yet it doesn’t mean that you have to give in to your cravings. Fight these bastards! =))

Btw, I forgot, you are still on 30 mg? If yes, and you feel no appetite suppression, you might consider visiting your doctor for a prescription to 40 mg (as you wanted before, if I am not mistaken), and leave the remaining 30 mg Duromine for the gradual discontinuation you will have to go through. Thus, you will be able to lower the dose by the end of the course, and slightly get off of it.

Well done with the exercises and way to go! Dee, have a lovely day! (again sorry for the long story of mine)

Hi April, what an inspiring post... yes I can imagine that smile and your right I am so pleased to see even a little loss because I know it all adds up ive been overweight for so long I am prepared to wait to see my loss... and its slowly happening... I remember jabbing the air when I got under 102.... and that smile was from ear to ear.... your post just shows everyone who reads it that if we commit and are willing to make changes to our lives we will change.. and you did it with young ones... pity you cant put a link in your signature block that tells your story

ba ha ha you think you can talk haven't you seen me type LOL

Ive posted above about my dog she is heaps better thank you... she is family so I would do anything to ensure she is happy and healthy... I am just very lucky the clinic allows me to pay off the operations (they are so expensive )... but I also realise how much of a toll that takes on her .... I said last year no more but then one of the lumps started to weep.. so after a discussion with the vet we decided one more operation as she is in good health otherwise its just the cancers that keep popping up but she is on antihistamines to slow them down... the cuts to remove the cancer are very bad and I always have tears when I pick her up as they look so bad on her little body (staffie)... but to see her have a puppy moment at 13 years of age make it all worth .... she is a happy dog

Im back on track... ready to push these kg to the kerb so tomorrow I will have an idea of weight and Monday is my official weekly day... I took your advice and spoke with my Dr and she agreed so I am day 2 of 40 my cravings have settled back down.....


I hope your having a wonderful weekend

Dee

 

[Dee2017]

Oh sorry to hear about your dog, hopefully it is just an infection!!

Ha! 30 arm exercises, you will be a body builder before you know it!

Good to see your sticking with it, gives the rest of us motivation

Hey tryingtoloosethechub... Thank you.... I am very lucky it was just an infection... phew!!

I will settle for some definition and no more bat wings

Thank you your motivating too.... its so nice to read your updates... I guess on days that we might be struggling, we will find strength in reading the others post.... I am not sure how many times I have dragged myself to that bike, this journey can be made so much easier if we can support and encourage one another.....

We will do this!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend... till tomorrow

Dee

 

[Dee2017]

Sunday 26th February

Hi Everyone,

Well I was thinking about my weight today and then it dawned on me... I have kicked 98.7 to the curb Yup so I haven't done too bad.... today's weight is 98.4 so that 97 isnt far from my reach it will be my friend next week

Today I had a pretend coffee, apple, poached egg, spinach, slice hi fiber bread and bacon for breakfast, I picked some really yummy peaches off the tree so I made a protein drink with 2 of the peaches for lunch.... Ive snacked on 1 olive and 3 diet jelly cubes and i put fresh strawberries in it too ( i made these in a choc moulds (hearts etc) so they are tiny .... dinner is steak and salad, beetroot etc oh and lots of water

Exercise wise I rode 1km at the high speed then I did 2 km at the lower speed 10 fast 10 slow and a couple at 20 fast 10 slow... my hamstrings are sore from gardening yesterday, ive done 20 tummy exercises, 4 different types of arm ones 30 of each and 10 side leg ones... suppose to strengthen my inner core and 10 min on the vibration machine

I will do another 2km before bed on the bike and another 20 tummy ones

I hope everyone is doing well

Dee

 

[Kate]

Hey Sara, I've been reading you too, and I say - slow and steady is always a good plan to stick to when it comes to weight loss. The slower you lose extra weight, the more gradually your body gets used to it and you have time to take care of your skin to minimize its loosening. Happy to see your weight loss result and almost zero side effects, meaning you're doing it right. I just hope your changing of location won't be stressful for you and you will continue your diet plan there. I would love to read your updates. Hugs!

 

[Dee2017]

Hi Everyone,

I have some very unexpected and exciting news.... 97 has moved in and 98 has gone, my weight 7 weeks ago was 105.5....I cant believe it, (yes April I have that huge smile on my face )I so wanted to say the other day how happy I would be to be in 97's by my 7 week mark but i didn't think it would happen and here I am.... I did it! the best part is I didn't expect it... just shows when you keep going and don't give up it will happen... my new weight is 97.8... how excited am I? VERY!!!! oh please stay with me 97

I probably wont meet my goal of 10kg in 8 weeks.. but hey... am I upset? not really, because I will take loosing nearly 8 kg at 7 weeks I knew if I kept going did my best to eat right exercise and take those little losses they would add up and they are... you start with 500 here 200 there and before you know it a 1kg is gone and then those kg add up, so if your reading this and wanting to start loosing weight or think its not working ... You can do it.... set yourself a small goal and before you know it, you too will be looking back and saying I have now lost x amount.... look at the weight ive lost.... I have lots more weight to loose and I will get there.. Okay enough of my excitement... LOL but I am excited

Ok since I am in such a good mood one of my colleagues said to me today that she could see my loss.... that tyre around my belly is getting smaller I am super excited to see what another 4-8 weeks will bring...

Okay onto the good stuff
Breakfast was an apple, boiled egg, green tea and a pretend coffee, lunch was chilli mussels, 1 apple and some cristini sticks, snacks have been 2 of my jelly/gummi squares, 1 sugar free lolly, dinner is pork strips with salad and sweet potato, I am going to do my best not to snack after dinner IF I do it will be on 2 licorice pieces (20 cal) approx

Exercise I have done, 20 tummy ones 20 leg to elbow lifts 20 min vibration machine, 2km on the bike a mixture of 20 fast 10 slow and 10 fast and 10 slow... 5 different types of arm ones 30 of each with the 1kg weight I will do some dancing tomorrow

before bed I will ride another 2km and also do another 20 tummy ones....

I hope everyone is doing well

Till tomorrow