candycain825
08-24-2007, 05:36 PM
Hello. Im new to the board and I would appreciate some advice.
Im 22 years old, 5"9 and weight 175 pounds. I would like to lose about 20 pounds, and my doctor prescribed Meridia 10mg to me. I have been trying to lose weight all summer before this, and nothing worked. I work out 5 days a week. However, i have a bad history with yo-yo dieting, so its not as if I can just cut calories and start to work out and the weight will come off, since I already do this. Hence the Meridia.
In the first week, I lost 5 pounds and was only eating about 1000-1100 calories. I didnt think this was very healthy, so this week, I started to eat 1400 calories/day, even if I wasnt hungry, and I ended up gaining two pounds. I have also been working 5 days a week still. I talked to my Doctor, and he said to only eat when i was hungry, even if this is only 500 calories/day. This doesnt seem right to me. So i was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience, and how many calories they were eating while on Meridia?
thank you
Im 22 years old, 5"9 and weight 175 pounds. I would like to lose about 20 pounds, and my doctor prescribed Meridia 10mg to me. I have been trying to lose weight all summer before this, and nothing worked. I work out 5 days a week. However, i have a bad history with yo-yo dieting, so its not as if I can just cut calories and start to work out and the weight will come off, since I already do this. Hence the Meridia.
In the first week, I lost 5 pounds and was only eating about 1000-1100 calories. I didnt think this was very healthy, so this week, I started to eat 1400 calories/day, even if I wasnt hungry, and I ended up gaining two pounds. I have also been working 5 days a week still. I talked to my Doctor, and he said to only eat when i was hungry, even if this is only 500 calories/day. This doesnt seem right to me. So i was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience, and how many calories they were eating while on Meridia?
thank you
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Kris07
08-24-2007, 11:13 PM
I take Meridia, 10mg also and only eat 1,200 calories/day. I also work out a lot and have noticed good results so far. I eat every 3 hours to keep my metabolism up and I don't workout within 2 hours after eating to make sure I'm working off "old fat" instead of what I've consumed! Eating every 3 hours (3 meals, 2 snacks) keeps your glucose & metabolism normal, and also helps so you don't crave or overeat.
My Dr. agreed to this, too. I am doing just fine and don't find myself starving or anything. I do get a few hunger pains so I'll eat a jello or drink some ice water so I don't overeat! If you ARE hungry, just eat - your body will lose weight as long as you're giving it what it needs!
My Dr. agreed to this, too. I am doing just fine and don't find myself starving or anything. I do get a few hunger pains so I'll eat a jello or drink some ice water so I don't overeat! If you ARE hungry, just eat - your body will lose weight as long as you're giving it what it needs!
candycain825
08-25-2007, 05:42 PM
thank-you for the input. I think Im going to go back to the 1200 calories a day and small meals/snacks like you do. I think I have really messed my metabolism up over the years, so hopefully this will start to regulate it again. Perhaps my body needs to get used to some regularity before I really start to lose.
Thanks again :)
Thanks again :)
Kris07
08-26-2007, 01:27 AM
Good luck!
Regularity is good for your body; it keeps it on track. Maybe that's the key to a lot of weight loss problems people are faced with. They yo-yo diet or try different methods of dieting before really giving something a chance. (as myself; I heard such good things about Meridia, I had to ask my Dr. for it, lol)
But, I wish you a lot of luck and hope you meet your weight loss goal! If you find yourself getting a little hungry after eating the 1,200 calories per day, you can also add in another 50-100 calories or so until you're comfortable. I do great on 1,200 calories but other may not. It's just what your body needs or what you want! :D
Regularity is good for your body; it keeps it on track. Maybe that's the key to a lot of weight loss problems people are faced with. They yo-yo diet or try different methods of dieting before really giving something a chance. (as myself; I heard such good things about Meridia, I had to ask my Dr. for it, lol)
But, I wish you a lot of luck and hope you meet your weight loss goal! If you find yourself getting a little hungry after eating the 1,200 calories per day, you can also add in another 50-100 calories or so until you're comfortable. I do great on 1,200 calories but other may not. It's just what your body needs or what you want! :D
Liv
09-16-2007, 12:05 AM
I don't workout within 2 hours after eating to make sure I'm working off "old fat" instead of what I've consumed!
It doesn't quite work this way.
It doesn't quite work this way.
Kris07
09-16-2007, 09:43 PM
It doesn't quite work this way.
Maybe not for everyone but it has been for me :) And, I'm following Dr. instructions.
Maybe not for everyone but it has been for me :) And, I'm following Dr. instructions.
deeflutter25
09-16-2007, 10:24 PM
i'm on meridia. i've lost 57 pounds. i'm so happy. i needed a kick in the butt. its what i needed. i just wanted to share. :angel:
ablondemoment
10-17-2007, 10:35 PM
Hi! Good For you! I just started Meridia a wek ago. How long did it take you?
Thank You ,Rej
Thank You ,Rej
deeflutter25
10-22-2007, 12:10 AM
sorry i didnt answer right away, i've been on vacation and so busy. i started mine in march. i hit my 57 last month. i've been slackin with vaca and all i stoped the merida. i havnt gain anythin i'm going to start hardcore again tomorrow. give me an update on ya.:angel: