Hello! Before I begin here's a bit about me:
21 year old female
Mostly sedentary lifestyle (sahm)
I consume Marijuana regularly
225#
67 inches
As nocturnal as a person can get (but forced on a daytime schedule by parenting so I'm usually low on energy)
I'll update the post with relevant info as needed.
I'm down to 225# from 250 after receiving a phentermine prescription on June 10th. I took it sporadically and didn't change what I ate or my activity level at all. I still have a couple left actually. Before I go in for another script I wanted to know what my alternatives. I'm looking at alternatives for the following reason:
Cost- at $100 for doc's visit+prescription there may be a cheaper option Availability- usually stuck without transportation or a sitter and having my spouse take off isn't an option (asshole employers) nor is bringing him to work (suspended license + he leaves at 5 and waking that toddler isn't an option)
Just as I would with phentermine, I'd use whatever drug for no more than 3 months.
I'm VERY well aware that lifestyle changes are necessary. I'm prior mil and no stranger to exercise. At the weight that I am now I'm experiencing knee, joint and increased back pain even with low impact exercises. I've had an eating disorder that was caused by my untreated depression. I've begun treatment and expect that to return to normal.
I'd like a drug that DOES suppress appetite but MORE IMPORTANTLY I need energy. I have the resources for physical activity and clean eating/portion control but I just need some umph.
I'm leaning toward speed paste or powder. Ideally I'd be able to put it in a capsule. Injecting or snorting anything is most certainly not an option. If there are better options please let me know!
In case it matters: I'm the size that I am now for a few reasons:
I gained heavily during my pregnancy + transition out of the military. I also moved several states and went from working to staying at home. Mother's here will understand.
Contrary to popular belief breastfeeding doesn't make ALL women lose weight. The opposite happened for me. I was hungry. All. The. Time
I moved from a state without a trader Joe's to one with. Around the holiday time. The fudge dipped mini gingerbread men were a staple. Like a box a day for an entire month.
Ppd and binge eating
South to north meant that I refused to be outside in any way.
My spouse enabled the hell outta me. Like king sized boxes of Twix and shit.
Primary parent with no support system. Getting to a gym or class wasn't (and still isn't) an option. I have a high needs + sensory delayed tot so there is/was no sneaking in a workout during naptime.
you should def start working out idgaf if you dont have time; make time- your health depends on it