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be life threatening.

As a stimulant, Phentermine use will likely result in an increased energy level. My first few days of phentermine use felt as if I had been injected with large doses of high-octane racing fuel. My initial reaction was panic, as I felt overwhelmed, dizzy, excitable, jittery, etc. However, upon researching Phentermine along with consulting my physician, I learned these side effects were normal throughout the first few says and would soon subside, which they did. That does not mean, however, that people should simply ignore these side effects. Phentermine can increase blood pressure and those who have battled with high blood pressure in the past should immediately take caution.

I encourage all Phentermine users to make use of the increased energy level by incorporating exercise into your daily routine. While Phentermine boosts your metabolism, its effectiveness is often only temporary and do not toning and strengthening your muscles. Therefore, although the scales may reflect a weight loss, the excess flab might not be as flattering!

It's good to keep a food diary when using Phentermine, in an effort to ensure you are getting a sufficient intake of nutrients. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant, and failure to nourish your body can cause detrimental effects and once again, could be life threatening. I kept a food diary at first. However, after losing about 50 pounds, I felt that I had a good handle on my diet and quit taking the few extra minutes out each day to write down what I had ate. Eventually, close friends and co-workers began commenting that I was starving myself. Sure, I might have been skipping breakfast or lunch, but I felt I was making up for it later in the day. I continued to lose weight, but at a much slower pace. Additionally, I was finding that I was beginning to feel more tired and less energetic. Then, while getting ready for work one morning I noticed a gray hair on the top of my head! "This can't be," I thought, "No one in my family ever goes gray until they are well into their 40's or 50's! Friends and family tried to convince me that I was in denial. However, I knew that I could not be going gray! Not yet, not at 33!

I immediately began researching premature graying, temporary graying, and whatever else I could find regarding the graying of hair. Then, I stumbled upon some information discussing a temporary condition of gray hair caused by malnutrition. It was at that moment that I accepted the fact that I had allowed

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