So, I started taking the appetite suppressants that my doc prescribed yesterday and WOW! I had so much energy and I didn't feel ravenously hungry like I usually do. I didn't feel my blood sugar drop, I didn't get queasy, and I didn't crave carbs or sugar all day. I know these pills are for a short time and I'm a little scared of how things will be after I go off of them since they are short term, but I'm hoping at the very least my stomach will shrink some so maybe I won't be terribly hungry after going off them. Ok, so here's how I did yesterday. Oh, by the way, I had another small loss.....and it was the first time I've weighed in over a week I think. I lost .6. So, two pounds down total.
Breakfast: 1c. Kashi Oat Flakes w/ wild Blueberry Clusters, 1/2 banana, 1c. almond milk
Snack: a couple bites of trail mix (After a couple of bites I was full and gave the rest to my son)
Lunch: Arnold's multi-grain sandwich thins, 3 slices hormone and preservative free turkey, 1 slice cheddar cheese, 1c. green grapes, 1/2 c. baby carrots, 1tbsp. Newman's Own Ranch dressing (I packed this lunch for myself since I knew my friend would be feeding the kids pizza. I did not touch the pizza so that was a little victory for me)
Dinner: 1/2 whole wheat spaghetti noodles, 3/4 c. meat sauce, salad w/ 2 tbsp. Newman's Own Ranch
And that was what I ate all day....I didn't even feel like snacking at night. It was nice....although I do hope I ate enough calories b/c I do not want to set my body into starvation mode.
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Anything I post on here about PCOS or any other condition, is general information or information I've accumulated in my experience having PCOS or other conditions. I'm not a doctor, so nothing I say should EVER take place of a real diagnosis from your doctor. My eating plan described on this blog is one I've made for myself and I'm constantly changing it according to my body's needs.
I am so curious!! What has he prescribed you! Keep up the good work. I know how hard it is. Maybe you'll inspire me!! :-D
ReplyDeleteThanks Kimber. :) I'm tryin! lol. She prescribed me phentermine...yes,it's the second "phen" in Fen Phen, however, it was the one that was never recalled, b/c in short term use it is safe. If you use phentermine for a long time, it can cause heart issues. So, I'll use it for a short time to help jumpstart my health regimine and to help shrink my stomach down some. I felt like I needed something extra to help me although normally I try to stay away from prescription meds as much as I can...I am a little desperate. So far so good...no weird side effects. It's not expensive either. It's only 12 dollars at Wal-Mart for a month supply for me...and that is the actual cost b/c I have a $350 deductible on my insurance.
ReplyDeleteInspire...ha! I'm so hoping my weight loss story won't be a Greek tragedy this time around. lol