u/Sashashley89

Started Phentermine on June 17 (SW: 178 lbs). Since day one, I’ve been extremely consistent:

Tracking: Logged every single bite and drink.

Diet: Max 1,400 calories/day, 80-100g protein, under 2,000mg sodium. No alcohol, no processed food. Mostly chicken breast, steamed veggies, and protein smoothies. Lots of water.

Activity: Burning ~300 calories/day walking.

I haven't seen the scale move the way it should given the deficit. I’m down to 172 from June 17-August 7 taking it daily. What am I missing here? Is it a tracking error I weigh all my food, water retention, or something else?

My doctor is willing to prescribe this but I don't know how it works or where to go or what to do?!? I am on phentermine but only for 12 weeks. I want a plan for after. Thanks in advance for any info. I will continue to read thru posts too.

May 13 I had my initial meeting to start the process of getting my GED. By June 1st I had it and on June 12 I walked across the stage to get my diploma. Now I'm dual enrolled at a community college and OSU (Oregon)!

Also I found out an hour before graduation they wanted me to be the GED speaker at graduation! I wanted to share my speech with you guys. I found a lot of support on this page and I was very grateful.

Good evening faculty, families, friends, and the graduating class of 2026.

I just found out I was speaking about an hour ago, so I apologize for looking down at my phone, I literally just finished writing this speech!

But when I was asked to step up, I couldn’t say no. Because looking out at all of you, I see a room full of people who refuse to let life tell them "no." Standing up here today is a massive honor. My road to this stage wasn't a straight line it had twists, turns, and a pretty long pause. But first and foremost, I have to thank the Lord for giving me the strength, the grace, and the open doors to get here. Today, I am incredibly proud to stand before you as a fellow GED graduate.

My journey to this podium is close to my heart for another reason, too. I’m not the only one in my household celebrating a graduation this month. My son is graduating, too.

When you're a parent, your main job is to teach your kids how to be strong and how to work hard. But along the way, I realized the best way to teach resilience wasn't just to talk about it, it was to show it.

So, we walked our paths together this year. We shared the late-night stress, the study sessions, and the countdown to June. Watching him reach his milestone while pushing to reach my own has been the privilege of a lifetime. To my son: I am so proud of you. And to everyone here who balanced being a parent with being a student, I see you, and your kids see you, too.

Whether you are sitting here tonight receiving your GED like me, or walking across the stage with your Associate degree, our stories have a lot more in common than you might think.

None of us had a passive journey. To get to this room tonight, we had to balance real life. We balanced jobs, kids, budgets, exhaustion, and plenty of moments of self-doubt.

But we didn't stop. Our certificates and degrees aren't just pieces of paper. They are proof. Proof that it is never too late to finish what you start, and proof that you are never stuck in one place if you have the grit to work for something better.

As we look ahead to tomorrow, don't let anyone try to put a ceiling on what you can achieve. We’ve already proven we can handle the steep hills and the learning curves.

To quote one of my absolute favorite lines: "Close your eyes and leap... because our future is unlimited."

To the families and friends who supported us when we were running on fumes—thank you.

To the entire class of 2026: we earned every single bit of this moment. Let’s keep pushing, keep believing, and see how high we can fly.

Thank you, God bless you, and congratulations, we made it!

Hey everyone,

I’m posting here because I’m officially stopping my Nortriptyline (25mg) today and I just need to vent / see if anyone else has gone through this exact transition.

I’ve put on 50+ lbs since starting Nortriptyline. The weight gain has been incredibly frustrating, and it completely snuck up on me. My BMI has hit 35 now, and at 4'11" and 178 lbs, carrying this extra weight is really taking a toll on my body.

My doctor finally agreed that the weight gain is too much, so we are completely stopping the Nortriptyline and I just picked up a prescription for Phentermine 37.5 mg to help get my weight back down. Because of the cardiovascular risks of mixing them, I have to completely clear the Nortriptyline out first.

I’m a bit anxious about the switch since Phentermine is a strong stimulant. I’m already planning to track my resting heart rate closely with my smartwatch and send the reports to my doctor, but I’m just so ready to start dropping these pounds and get back to feeling like myself.

Has anyone else here had massive weight gain on a low dose of Nortriptyline and successfully switched over to Phentermine? How long did it take for the weight to start coming off once you switched, and how was the transition off the tricyclic?

Thanks in advance for any insights or encouragement!

Hey everyone,

I’m posting here because I’m officially stopping my Nortriptyline (25mg) today and I just need to vent / see if anyone else has gone through this exact transition.

I’ve put on 50+ lbs since starting Nortriptyline. The weight gain has been incredibly frustrating, and it completely snuck up on me. My BMI has hit 35 now, and at 4'11" and 178 lbs, carrying this extra weight is really taking a toll on my body.

My doctor finally agreed that the weight gain is too much, so we are completely stopping the Nortriptyline and I just picked up a prescription for Phentermine 37.5 mg to help get my weight back down. Because of the cardiovascular risks of mixing them, I have to completely clear the Nortriptyline out first.

I’m a bit anxious about the switch since Phentermine is a strong stimulant. I’m already planning to track my resting heart rate closely with my smartwatch and send the reports to my doctor, but I’m just so ready to start dropping these pounds and get back to feeling like myself.

Has anyone else here had massive weight gain on a low dose of Nortriptyline and successfully switched over to Phentermine? How long did it take for the weight to start coming off once you switched, and how was the transition off the tricyclic?

Thanks in advance for any insights or encouragement!