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Old March 16th, 2004, 08:54 AM
Mark
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I'm a lurker. But I thought I should post my progress, because it's been
good. But I'm scared about losing it.

October 2002: I was originally about 182 lb, 5'5, Male, and I started taking
Meridia in Oct 02 to about December 2002 or a little later, maybe January
(10s and then 15s). I then tried Ionamin (Phentermine) for about a month. It
makes you sketchy. I believe I was hovering around 172 by this time. I was
eating quite a bit still, and not exercising regularly.

August 03: I then went on Wellbutrin in August of 03, and I was around 172
at the time. I also started Slim-Fast. I went to about 167 while on Wellby.

February 1, 04: Joined a gym, and was still on the Slim-Fast program, and
exercised 3x a week. Started at 167 and went down to 160.

February 19, 04: Started Meridia 10 and then went to 15mg. Was 160 lb.
Vigourous exercise 5 times a week for 30 minutes (cardio) or 20 minutes
cardio/20 minutes weights, keeping on Slim Fast and medium-carb/low-cal
diet. Heading toward 150 lb.

Today: 153.5 lb.

So that's about 30 lb in about a year.

Anyone got similar results? I think the commitment to exercise has made all
the difference. I was such a lazy ass before, but at some point, you just
have to say enough is enough, eh? Where will it get you if you don't, I
figure?

Also, anyone had any trouble getting their insurance companies to cover this
with the right paper work? My BMI was over 30 at the start of treatment, and
I have a family history of stroke, so I should be covered, but I'm waiting
to hear back on it.

Thanks all, and the best of luck to everyone's weight loss.


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Old March 16th, 2004, 03:01 PM
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Mark wrote:

February 19, 04: Started Meridia 10 and then went to 15mg. Was 160 lb.
Vigourous exercise 5 times a week for 30 minutes (cardio) or 20 minutes
cardio/20 minutes weights, keeping on Slim Fast and medium-carb/low-cal
diet.


Imagine how much easier it would have been without sucking down all that
sugar in the Slim Fast. The stuff really isn't all they claim it to be.

--
Smokey
425/225/2??
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Orwell and Roddenberry weren't just writers, they were prophets.
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"A lie can go round the world before the truth has got its boots on."
Terry Pratchett
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survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution of a vegetarian
diet."
Albert Einstein
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Old March 16th, 2004, 10:10 PM
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"Draebyerg" wrote in message
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Mark wrote:

February 19, 04: Started Meridia 10 and then went to 15mg. Was 160 lb.
Vigourous exercise 5 times a week for 30 minutes (cardio) or 20 minutes
cardio/20 minutes weights, keeping on Slim Fast and medium-carb/low-cal
diet.


Imagine how much easier it would have been without sucking down all that
sugar in the Slim Fast. The stuff really isn't all they claim it to be.


No, but it does give me the energy with minimal (230) calories.

I'd certainly be willign to try another something-or-other, if you would be
kind enoguh to suggest it. But it has to be as easy as the Slim Fast...i.e.
being able to be purchased in a can and consumed immediately...I buy the
premixed stuff.

I don't liek the sugar factor either, because there is a lot, but, I don't
knwo anything that would be easier than that. Do you?


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Old March 17th, 2004, 03:06 PM
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Mark wrote:

"Draebyerg" wrote in message
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Mark wrote:

February 19, 04: Started Meridia 10 and then went to 15mg. Was 160 lb.
Vigourous exercise 5 times a week for 30 minutes (cardio) or 20 minutes
cardio/20 minutes weights, keeping on Slim Fast and medium-carb/low-cal
diet.


Imagine how much easier it would have been without sucking down all that
sugar in the Slim Fast. The stuff really isn't all they claim it to be.


No, but it does give me the energy with minimal (230) calories.

I'd certainly be willign to try another something-or-other, if you would be
kind enoguh to suggest it. But it has to be as easy as the Slim Fast...i.e.
being able to be purchased in a can and consumed immediately...I buy the
premixed stuff.

I don't liek the sugar factor either, because there is a lot, but, I don't
knwo anything that would be easier than that. Do you?


As for the nutritional aspect of it, try Carnation Instant Breakfast,
the no sugar added variety. It has about the same numbers as the Slim
Fast, but without the sugar overload, and a fraction of the calories. It
doesn't come in cans, but isn't your health and weight loss efforts
worth the 10 seconds or so that it takes to stir the powder into a glass
of milk?

--
Smokey
425/225/2??
-
Orwell and Roddenberry weren't just writers, they were prophets.
-
"A lie can go round the world before the truth has got its boots on."
Terry Pratchett
-
"Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for
survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution of a vegetarian
diet."
Albert Einstein
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Old March 17th, 2004, 03:29 PM
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"Draebyerg" wrote in message
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Mark wrote:

"Draebyerg" wrote in message
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Mark wrote:

February 19, 04: Started Meridia 10 and then went to 15mg. Was 160

lb.
Vigourous exercise 5 times a week for 30 minutes (cardio) or 20

minutes
cardio/20 minutes weights, keeping on Slim Fast and

medium-carb/low-cal
diet.

Imagine how much easier it would have been without sucking down all

that
sugar in the Slim Fast. The stuff really isn't all they claim it to

be.

No, but it does give me the energy with minimal (230) calories.

I'd certainly be willign to try another something-or-other, if you would

be
kind enoguh to suggest it. But it has to be as easy as the Slim

Fast...i.e.
being able to be purchased in a can and consumed immediately...I buy the
premixed stuff.

I don't liek the sugar factor either, because there is a lot, but, I

don't
knwo anything that would be easier than that. Do you?


As for the nutritional aspect of it, try Carnation Instant Breakfast,
the no sugar added variety. It has about the same numbers as the Slim
Fast, but without the sugar overload, and a fraction of the calories. It
doesn't come in cans, but isn't your health and weight loss efforts
worth the 10 seconds or so that it takes to stir the powder into a glass
of milk?

--
Smokey
425/225/2??


If the whole Milk stirring thing really is overburdensome and money is not
an issue, some of the meal replacement supplements like Glucerna and Ensure
light are pretty good with Sugar.

j
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Orwell and Roddenberry weren't just writers, they were prophets.
-
"A lie can go round the world before the truth has got its boots on."
Terry Pratchett
-
"Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances for
survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution of a vegetarian
diet."
Albert Einstein



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Old March 17th, 2004, 07:35 PM
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Julianne"
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Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:29 AM
Subject: Meridia/Wellbutrin/Slim-Fast progress


If the whole Milk stirring thing really is overburdensome and money is not
an issue, some of the meal replacement supplements like Glucerna and

Ensure
light are pretty good with Sugar.


Hey all, and I'd like to sincerely thank you all for your replies... I
appreciate them very much.

TO JULIANNE, JAYJAY and ALL: I'm inclined to go toward something like Ensure
instead. I'm looking for something in the 200-250 calorie range. My concern
is the amount of fat and carbs in the shakes. I'm wondering what type of
shake that I could have that will give me the satisfaction of Slim Fast and
the caloric energy, without being too high in fat or carbohydrates. There's
a number of different kinds of Ensure products around... What one do you
think would be the best to go with?

I'm a little scared that by giving up the Slim Fast, I'll start putting on
weight. But I guess it's all a marketing ploy, really, right? "Slim Fast" is
just the name...but I could be drinking anything with similar ingredients
and getting similar results, am I not correct?

I'm actually up in CANADA, and here we have a brand called Presidents'
Choice, and they a shake called "Ultra". Anyone tried this? It looks high in
calories, but it may be an option if anyone here has had good experiences
with it...

Also, Jayjay's idea of a Myoplex premixed shake might be good too. Is it
alright to get so much calories from protein and not carbs, though? Or will
I be too weak from the lack of sugars, if I go with those?

Or maybe a combination of 1 slim fast, 1 protein (Ensure HP or Myoplex)
might work?

The premixed factor is really important to me...I live in a pretty big city
with a fast lifestyle where I just don't have the time to do anything with a
blender just yet. Maybe when the sun starts coming up earlier and its
warmer, I'll be more inclined to get up and do those sorts of things, but I
just don't have the time now.


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Old March 17th, 2004, 10:37 PM
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Mark wrote:
"Draebyerg" wrote in message
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Imagine how much easier it would have been without sucking down all that
sugar in the Slim Fast. The stuff really isn't all they claim it to be.


That's what I was thinking. I've lost 60 pounds since Sept. of 2002 and
didn't drink any Slimfast.

No, but it does give me the energy with minimal (230) calories.


I eat four or five meals a day where some of those meals are planned 200
calorie snacks. (I just ate a balance bar, for example.) 230 calories
of sugar isn't enough benefit for the calories, IMO.

I'd certainly be willign to try another something-or-other, if you would be
kind enoguh to suggest it. But it has to be as easy as the Slim Fast...i.e.
being able to be purchased in a can and consumed immediately...I buy the
premixed stuff.


Myoplex Lite tastes pretty good - try the Cappacino Ice flavor. I buy
mine at www.vitaglo.com. I don't get it pre-mixed, though, as I'm
capable of adding milk and some ice cubes to a shaker.

I'm a bit interested in your philosophy: you want to lose weight but
don't want to bother doing it by learning how to feed your body
appropriately? Is there something WRONG with eating good foods?

Dally
244/179/170

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Old March 18th, 2004, 04:18 AM
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"Dally" wrote in message
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Myoplex Lite tastes pretty good - try the Cappacino Ice flavor. I buy
mine at www.vitaglo.com. I don't get it pre-mixed, though, as I'm
capable of adding milk and some ice cubes to a shaker.


Just a quick question and not trying to be difficult or argumentative here.
I was looking at Myoplex lite shakes since I want to find a replacement for
HMR stuff to get rid of the sugar. I've actually been looking at a lot of
products. Anywho - one of the ingredients of the Myoplex lite shakes
(powder or premix) is "corn syrup solids." Is that sugar by another name?

I've been using flavored whey powder (no sugar) mixed with water (milk
doesn't agree with me) and eating a piece of fruit with it to get some
carbs. I also tried having some in oatmeal with berries but I was ravenous
within a half hour of eating it. I have no idea why I can be relatively
satisfied with the liquid form but hungry after eating but that's my problem
to solve.

Jenn


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Old March 18th, 2004, 03:20 AM
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Maybe it is because the oatmeal is high in carbs, and carbs cause cravings?
That is kinda weird... what brand of whey do you use??

"JMA" wrote in message news:c3b4fm$25ulul$1@ID-

I've been using flavored whey powder (no sugar) mixed with water (milk
doesn't agree with me) and eating a piece of fruit with it to get some
carbs. I also tried having some in oatmeal with berries but I was

ravenous
within a half hour of eating it. I have no idea why I can be relatively
satisfied with the liquid form but hungry after eating but that's my

problem
to solve.

Jenn




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Old March 18th, 2004, 01:13 AM
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August 03: I then went on Wellbutrin in August of 03, and I was around 172

at the time. I also started Slim-Fast. I went to about 167 while on

Wellby.





Please tell me about the effects of Wellbutrin on weight loss.

I take 150mg twice a day.

Thanks for your help and support.

L8r,

Chuck :-)




 




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