Phen Pro. Is it safe?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've never been to see this guy, but his blog on his website is at the same time mostly excellent content and written in a totally bizarre way. His messages are really good though. I lost 150 lbs through diet without phentermine (but am on a stimulant for ADHD, so maybe somewhat similar actions?), and I really agreed with a lot of his advice.

He has a very unprofessional looking website.

I agree--a little professional help on the design front would be a huge improvement. I think that is why PP highlighted the content was good, not the website itself.

[Anonymous]

I'm very interested in this as well. Would love to hear if anyone has used a HSA to pay for the office visit and medication.

[Anonymous]

I don't know about Phen Pro, but I just wanted to say that you sound like a great person and a good mom and I wish you the best of luck in everything, not just weight loss.

[Anonymous]

I have been a yo-yo-er the vast majority of my adult life. I get committed and exercise rigorously, am super diligent about eating, lose the weight, then begin to relax a bit, and the next thing I know I'm back to binge episodes, feeling like shit about myself, and get to 200#. I have struggled on and off with binge eating over the last 20 years. I am just so sick of the roller coaster. And want to be a good role model for my kids.

I was feeling quite dejected and like I just couldn't go through this cycle of success and failure again and went to Dr. Anchors out of desperation. I hate taking meds of any kind so this was a huge leap of faith for me.

As wacky as he is, and as unorthodox as his methods are, I feel like I finally have the key to not being consumed by food anymore. It's not because of the phen-pro and my lack of appetite -- I skip taking pills some days and allow myself to feel hunger because I'm going to have to manage that shit eventually and need to learn not to binge. I also really miss my espresso, so have coffee on the days I don't take my pills.

My "aha" moment was when he was like "French women eat what they want for breakfast like pan au chocolate, and then reign it in the rest of the day." (I'm paraphrasing.) Carbs tweak my brain like crack, and my being overly restrictive with carbs in general leads me to being obsessed with food and eventually binging. He made me see I was being *too* restrictive, and it was ultimately detrimental.

So I usually have some amazing bread slathered with high-quality butter in the morning along with protein and fruit and don't feel guilty about it. No snacking throughout the day. Have a nice, protein- and veggie-filled lunch that is filling instead of the salad that would leave me too hungry to be rational at dinnertime. At dinner, I take a deep breath, remind myself not to be stupid, and savor the meal and my family -- going slow is another key. I have a nice protein, some veggies, and a glass of wine. If I'm dying for something starchy (which I'm usually not because I'm not that hungry), I can convince myself to wait it out until breakfast the next morning.

I've lost nearly 10# in the 6 weeks since I talked to him. And I feel like, for the first time in a long time, I am not obsessing about food. I pray it stays this way, and will work to make these "10 keys" of his to work for me over the long haul.

As with everything, YMMV.

Good luck. It sucks to hate yourself and see yourself as obese and disgusting other people. I don't wish that on anyone, because I know what it can do to you. For a while when my kids were sick I was able to really be proud of what my body did to conceive, bear, and nourish my children. But eventually the self-recrimination/loathing came back. I would love to kick that shit for good -- and hope to hell my kids never experience it. (Sadly, I don't think that will be the case.)

[Anonymous]

*little, not sick

When my kids were little.

I have no idea where the hell sick came from!! signed, PP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have been a yo-yo-er the vast majority of my adult life. I get committed and exercise rigorously, am super diligent about eating, lose the weight, then begin to relax a bit, and the next thing I know I'm back to binge episodes, feeling like shit about myself, and get to 200#. I have struggled on and off with binge eating over the last 20 years. I am just so sick of the roller coaster. And want to be a good role model for my kids.

I was feeling quite dejected and like I just couldn't go through this cycle of success and failure again and went to Dr. Anchors out of desperation. I hate taking meds of any kind so this was a huge leap of faith for me.

As wacky as he is, and as unorthodox as his methods are, I feel like I finally have the key to not being consumed by food anymore. It's not because of the phen-pro and my lack of appetite -- I skip taking pills some days and allow myself to feel hunger because I'm going to have to manage that shit eventually and need to learn not to binge. I also really miss my espresso, so have coffee on the days I don't take my pills.

My "aha" moment was when he was like "French women eat what they want for breakfast like pan au chocolate, and then reign it in the rest of the day." (I'm paraphrasing.) Carbs tweak my brain like crack, and my being overly restrictive with carbs in general leads me to being obsessed with food and eventually binging. He made me see I was being *too* restrictive, and it was ultimately detrimental.

So I usually have some amazing bread slathered with high-quality butter in the morning along with protein and fruit and don't feel guilty about it. No snacking throughout the day. Have a nice, protein- and veggie-filled lunch that is filling instead of the salad that would leave me too hungry to be rational at dinnertime. At dinner, I take a deep breath, remind myself not to be stupid, and savor the meal and my family -- going slow is another key. I have a nice protein, some veggies, and a glass of wine. If I'm dying for something starchy (which I'm usually not because I'm not that hungry), I can convince myself to wait it out until breakfast the next morning.

I've lost nearly 10# in the 6 weeks since I talked to him. And I feel like, for the first time in a long time, I am not obsessing about food. I pray it stays this way, and will work to make these "10 keys" of his to work for me over the long haul.

As with everything, YMMV.

Good luck. It sucks to hate yourself and see yourself as obese and disgusting other people. I don't wish that on anyone, because I know what it can do to you. For a while when my kids were sick I was able to really be proud of what my body did to conceive, bear, and nourish my children. But eventually the self-recrimination/loathing came back. I would love to kick that shit for good -- and hope to hell my kids never experience it. (Sadly, I don't think that will be the case.)

I could have written your post, although my fluctuations are much higher (my highest weight was over 300 lbs, now under 200). Vyvanse has been a life-changer for me for calming the binge monster. Wish I didn't need it but it is amazing the difference on vs off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does he do long distance? In the Midwest and need to lose.

Look around. There are other doctors who prescribe in the Midwest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone in NVA rather than in MD that people see?

BeLite Medical Center in Fairfax

What does it entail to start here? How long is the dirt appointment? How often are follow ups? Is it cash only and of so how much?

The pricing is on the website and it's accurate. Follow ups are once a month. No, not cash only. You can use HSA money or a credit card.

[Anonymous]

Could you link to where the pricing is on the website? I'm really trying, googling, and digging around on site but just cannot find it. Thx.

[Anonymous]

Has anyone gone to BeLite Medical Center in Fairfax?

What was your experience there like?

[Anonymous]

Phentermine made me bruise - all over my body. Wouldn't go near it again.

[Anonymous]

is this drug similar Qysimia?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Could you link to where the pricing is on the website? I'm really trying, googling, and digging around on site but just cannot find it. Thx.

http://www.belite.com/Unlimited-Medications-Plan

$175 initially; $185 (or less) each month thereafter

[Anonymous]

Has anyone seen doctor Mark Eig for this? He has a starvation diet of drugs and shakes with a small dinner and exercise.

[Anonymous]

poster 12:45. How many days do you find you can skip taking pills before you start to get hungry or do you get hungry the first day you skip?