p3 day6

Well I had gained 4 -- but am now back down to 216.4 (+.4 from ldw) so I am beginning to stabilize now -- I was not as worried as I was with my first p3 -- because I know eating clean makes it all better -- so that is what I am doing.....

This is Christmas break for us and I am going to eat all p3 acceptable foods and enjoy my Holiday -- I like eating salads so I know by having 1 big one a day really helps me... that is what I will do. I had some grilled steak yesterday and it was YUMMY! I will have the other 1/2 of it today and it will be great too!

I want to get to 214.0 so I can really "relax" for the weekend! I probably won't write again till the beginning of my next p2 -- because I am tired of focusing on my diet and just want to focus on my family for now.

Merry Christmas everyone!

P3 Day 2

Hi: I was up 1.2 yesterday (which was coming off of my last day of VLCD) and I was up 1.0 today -- which puts me at 2.2 above my ldw: SO... I am doing a veggie and Protein day today to correct it. I was a little worried about it.. but not like last time. I went and evaluated my calories on caloriecount.com and I only had 850 calories yesterday - so.... I know I can get it down... i am tracking my calories today and will get it down! I need to get it to 214 before I add anything new and keep it there -- I am not hyperventilating over it as I did last time --

God is good and I am happy!

Thank you Jesus for helping me with this and loosing weight and inches!

R2 LDW

I did not have enough drops for 2 doses yesterday - so... Yesterday was my LDW of 216! I was 216 also again today! I have lost inches for sure this round -- and I wish I would have lost more pounds, but I have to remember that is just a number on a scale -- and not my self worth! I tried on some old clothes this morning and they all fit or were too big -- except for 1 skirt that i have had I know for almost 20 years! I have kept it for inspiration of "the day" I could get back into it... I could put it on, but I really need to loose 5-10 more pounds for it to be PERFECT! The next time I go to a store I will try on other clothes to see how they do... I don't want to buy anything -- I just need to get through this winter with what I have and buy spring clothes -- that will be FUN!!! I know I will be in misses sizes by then and I will want to get all the cute things I never was able to before!

I am glad I will be entering p3 this Wednesday -- We are going caroling with our church and coming back to have cookies and cocoa -- I will make coconut flour cookies and almond milk cocoa for me (and Sheri if she wants it!). I am so happy to get to really enjoy and relax for the holidays and have foods I love -- I just have to be mindful of them and think about it, but I can breathe for a little while!

You know what I really like now.. when my husband goes to hug me, he can put his arms around me more -- and not have to stretch to do it! He can hug me all he wants now... and I am feeling less and less like a behemoth. YAY!

ttyl!

R2 P2 D27 VLCD#25

Weight this morning was 216! I am stopping drops on Monday -- so I have 2 more days of loosing to go! We had a family gathering last night (Friends that are Like Family to us!) and it was so hard to not eat! I just wanted spinach dip and chips, lasagna, and to relax and enjoy it... I did enjoy it, and I stayed on protocol! I ate apple/chicken/lettuce salad... I must say it was good! No dressing, the apples gave it the sweetness it needed -- I will probably have that again today! I really liked waking up to a 1.4 lb release, so it was worth it. I just feel somewhat left out at times, but the feeling is only temporary - and it passes! I just want to get this weight off more than enjoy the food -- but like I have said before... I WILL NOT be in this phase again during the holidays!

Have a great day!

R2 P2 D25 VLCD#23

Weight today was 217.8 -- I only have 4 more days of drops and then that will be my LDW

Hoping at this point to make it to 213.4 which will make it an even 20 pound loss this round with a total of 50 pounds gone at that time!

Cross your fingers!

R2 P2 D24 VLCD#22

I said I would weigh in when I hit the teens... well... today I am 218.4! I am happy about that! I want to get as close to 210 as possible... Yea, I wanted to be 200! But take what you can get right? I want to finish this round... yes, I could go to 42 days of drops, but... It is the holidays and I want to enjoy them with good food! I will actually do 29 days of drops and enter into p3 on Dec. 16th! If I had to bet, I would bet I will be at 213 by that time -- we shall see...

I have a busy day today, ttyl!

R2 P2 D18 VLCD#16

Down 1.2 this morning! Yes!!! I need to keep that number like that for the next 14 days!!! I had chicken and a spring mix salad with my mustard dressing for lunch (and bread stick) -- an orange in the mid-afternoon and I had yummy tilapia filet with some c.o. on it and spices with sliced tomato for supper (YUMMY!!!) and a breadstick -- I forgot to have my second fruit yesterday --

I drank all my water and a detox tea yesterday morning -- One of the moderators on the forum said to try not to eat the same pattern, day after day -- so I mixed it up yesterday and had fish -- I will do the same today! I weighed 222.2 this morning -

I will post again when I hit the 2-teens -- and let you know how it goes! bbfn!

R2 P2 D17 VLCD#15

Down -.8 this morning -- which makes it an even 10 pound loss so far -- I have to average another pound per day to meet my goal -- I am going to add in some exercise today to see if that helps any - not much -- just a little- I will get on my cross trainer and do until I get tired-- maybe about 15 minutes or so...

I took my first ever detox bath last night -- my skin felt super soft afterward -- but my water stayed clear -- which I guess means I didn't have a lot of toxins to release??? I drank a detox tea before I took my bath -

I will eat a spring salad with mustard dressing today (with chicken) and have talipia for supper with either spinach or asparagus -- I have to go to wally world, I would really like some tomato or cucumber to change things up some -- and I need some Melba toast.

I know I will stick this out this round -- and not look at the slow daily numbers, because it is little by little, day by day that this happens - I feel huge -- but I have to remember I am not as big as I was in August -- and this will work - I just have to obey the rules! So, here is to another day on my hcg journey -- hoping to make it to 210 by Dec. 16 -- I have 13.4 more pounds to go! YES I CAN DO THIS!

R2 P2 D16 VLCD#14

My weight was 224.2 this morning! ARGHH!!!! But I am not loosing hope - I will keep to protocol -- maybe use a little CO today -- not much! I "moved" pretty good this morning so that will help for tomorrow's weigh in! lol!!! I just don't like the scales to go up - -- but hey, it is still a 9.2 net loss -- really 17 pounds loss if you count my loading days (which I do not!)

God is good and I pray He will multiply my efforts -- I give it to Him! I will do this with honor and give thanks to Him for everything -- for without Him, I cannot do this.

I'll check in again tomorrow - until thin... (oops that was a typo, but I'll leave it.. .I meant to say "until THEN" but "thin" will do") like Mr. Roark on the 1980's tv show Fantasy Island: "Smiles everyone Smiles"

R2 P2 D15 VLCD#13

Well... Today I am 224.0 -- I have lost a net of 9.6 so far this round -- Don't ask me why I am a lil' disappointed in that.. I guess I thought it would go faster -- but I have to be patient, follow the rules and it will come off! No, I may not loose 30 this round, but I may loose 20 and that is 20 pounds that I wouldn't have lost otherwise! I feel good -- I will make sure I drink my water today and some lemon water! I need to do a smooth move tea (you know what mean?) and I am going to try a detox bath real soon (tonight hopefully!). I only have 15 more days of drops to go on this 30 day round -- then it will be 3 more days of vlcd then on to P3!!!

Have a blessed day -- if my hubby is reading this, I love you sweetheart - and thank you for your support thus far!

ttyl!

R2 P2 D12 VLCD #10

Made it through Thanksgiving... now to stay very focused until Dec. 16th! I was down 1.0 this morning... which makes a total loss of 8.0 this round so far. I was really hoping for it to be more by this point... but.... I cannot complain and will be happy with what I get!

My daughter started yesterday -- loading! She is loading today as well... Happy Loading DD!!! Have fun! But be prepared mentally and literally for VLCD -- I will buy her a scale today keep in her dorm room - I will be praying for her to have a fabulous experience!

Gotta run do some things! Be blessed!

R2 P2 D11 VLCD #9

Guess what... Today is Thanksgiving! I started my day by giving thanks to God for His provision and strength and just by telling Him that I love Him very much. I then went to the kitchen and made one of my hubby's favorite holiday desserts - "Apple Nut Cake": I prepared Green Bean Casserole, Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole, Glazed Ham, Cranberry sauce, gravy, real mashed potatoes, and Parker house rolls. We also had fried turkey - my sweet husband did that, all I had to do was cut it up into pieces for him to fry --

Dinner was served and all of my children were there, happy, healthy and whole -- The table looked nice -- Now remember I am on Phase 2 -- but guess what? I had my usual 100g chicken breast and 10oz of lightly sauteed spinach and a grissini bread stick and water! I was satisfied -- Yes, I would have loved to have all the scrumptious goodies... but I would HATE it later -- and I felt totally in control -- here it is 1:46 -- my kitchen is cleaned up and the big meal is done -- I will make it through the day just fine. God is so good! I just want to do this round with honor -- and I can relax during the next big holiday which is Christmas. My dad will be coming and we will have turkey again -- I will probably eat the whole bird! na, just kidding! I just went and had 2 small pieces of Chocolate Delight as my dessert -- I will have my fruit before I go take a lil' nap -- We may have friends stop by later on -- so... Happy Thanksgiving -- I am grateful to God for EVERYTHING, everyday, not just today!
p.s. -1.0 today! 226.2 is the number!

R2 P2 D9 VLCD #7

Ok... So I took a risk and consumed some MCT oil yesterday (just a little) and some Choc. Delight (which is coconut oil and cocoa and stevia) -- It was SOOO good!!! Loved it! I was so worried it would affect my losses -- however I was pleasantly surprised to be down 1.8 this morning! So guess what, I will take it! I will use those things in my VLCD days -- You don't know how it will affect you until you try it -- everyone on the support board was telling me that... well, now I know.

I am currently 227.4 only 7.5 pounds to go to get to the teen numbers! I am so excited to get there! I also had thinly sliced radishes yesterday for lunch sauteed in MCT oil.. it was sooo good!!!! IT was like potatoes, which are my fave! I was afraid they would be bitter, I really don't care for radishes - but now, I will keep them as a staple for my phase 2 food.

I have a busy day today! Thanks for listening. oh, and I realize I have a "private" tracker that actually reads my blog -- I love you honey!

R2 P2 D8 VLCD #6

Hello everyone!
Well.. I am 229.2 this morning -- I lost 1.2 from yesterday -- and a net loss of 4.2 - My losses are slowing (as they do... I was expecting that - you always loose real good the first week!) -- but I want to do what I can to try to maintain a pound a day loss.... So... I will do a detox bath over the holidays and see how that goes - I will check my calorie intake more carefully to make sure I am getting in 500/day and I will make sure I get in my water! I may try to exercise just a little (10 minutes or so) - you are not to excercise a lot on this phase, so I will keep that low.

I have not been sleeping well, my legs have been hurting some at night, I will take potassium -- because it helps with that and it really helped me on my last round -- I have to go buy some today - My dd has my other bottle. And I will start taking melatonin as that aids with sleep as well...

So today I will actually log my calories (I am not a detail girl, so that will be an effort! but an effort well worth it!). I am also going to try adding coconut oil/mct oil -- scared to do that, I didn't do that the first round- because it isn't in the protocol, however according to a wonderful support group I am a part of, it is good for you during this phase -- so, I won't know until I try -- that may not be today, depends if I get the courage up to try it, I don't want to hinder my losses in any way. This week is Thanksgiving -- I want to really enjoy it -- by not having regret or guilt -- and I can do that....Food is not the end of all things -- and while I certainly enjoy eating, I really enjoy loosing too! I let Christmas be my "enjoy food" time -- and just make the best of this Thanksgiving. I will be cooking all the goodies for my family and see them enjoy it all -- while I continue to press through -- Don't get me wrong, I DO NOT FEEL DEPRIVED -- I just feel very confined to structure -- p3 gives more freedom! I'll update more later! Happy Day everyone!

R2 P2 D5 VLCD #3

Hello: Today is VLCD # 3 for me (Day 5 of drops)
I am down 3.8 this morning... Still not even with what I started with, but tomorrow should bring that! I am feeling good... Not hungry -- I even forgot to have my melba toast with lunch! I am measuring -- I don't think I am missing anything... SO... I just know 30 days is a short time and I can do this... It really doesn't feel like drudgery -- I just have to think -- 1. did I eat what I was supposed to eat? 2. Did I drink my water 3. Did I mistakenly use anything with oil in it? 4. Did I take my vitamins?

I think I will make a small check list to use instead of keeping this all in my head the whole time!

Can't wait to see the 220's! That will be a marker.. then the 210's -- Hopefully under 205 by the end of this round... On a grander scale, I would love to break the 200's!!! but, if I don't -- at least I will be close! God is good -- Thank you Lord for Your provision and guidance!

Solo De' Gloria!

ttyl.

R2 P2 D4 VLCD #2

Hello All: -- (Is there anybody that reads this anyway??? I really don't know who "all " is...)

I was down 3lbs today -- I was hoping for more... I gave gained so much off of the load -- I am at 238.8 right now -- YUK!!! I still have to loose 5 pounds to get to where I started... I am following the rules and trying not to over process it! God knows I did not want to gain... but I also know I was following the rules. I went and re-read pounds and Inches - and yes, I was to "gorge" for 2 days -- I did that.. I gained 8.5 pounds!!! But... I know this plan works, so I am just going to "obey" and not sweat it! (I have to keep reminding myself of that!!!)

Let's see what tomorrow brings...

R2 P2 D3 VLCD 1

This is my first day of VLCD -- When I weighed this morning (after my 2nd day of loading) I can't help to think how counter productive I am being... I have gained so much more off of loading this time than I did my first round... that is a little concerning... It feels as if I am headed in the TOTAL opposite direction. Today is my 1st VLCD - I have had my drops this morning -- I am fixing to go make some lemon water -- and have some coffee afterwards. For lunch I am having a hamburger patty with spinach and vinegar and an orange and of course my melba toast.

I am going to drink black coffee as a trial thing. My friend says if I drink black coffee for 20 days then I won't want it any other way -- so... that is what I am going to attempt to do.

A note on the drops... You know I am mixing my hcg drops with my sub-lingual b-12 and collidial silver -- they don't seem to be absorbing as fast as my first round did... seems to take longer to absorb for some reason...

I meant for my husband to take some pics of me last night so I could post "before" pics... I'll get him to take them today...

Hopefully I will be down pretty good tomorrow -- :) I'll post and let you know.

R2 p2 d2

Day 2 of loading! Yes, I loaded quite well yesterday -- waffles, french fries, chick fil a, sweet tea, pizza -- I felt HORRIBLE all night last night because I ate so much! Of course I was up in my weight this morning -- you are always "up" on loading days, but it will be gone by the weekend -- My weight this morning was 236.8 -- whew!!!

I began this morning with waffles (again) with walnuts, some choc. delight and coffee -- Happy Loading Day to me!!! I have to get my things together for my 1st VLCD for tomorrow -- I already have some asparagus and lean ground beef -- I just need to go to Wally World and get some chicken breast and cucumber, acv, etc...

Gotta run do school with my little one... So looking forward to this 2nd round and what it will bring!

Round 2 P2 Day 1

Here is my second journey! LOADING DAY!!! WHOO HOOOO !!! French fries for breakfast!

My weight this morning was 233.4 which is .2 below my ldw from my first round... I hope to take a picture and post it...

I have started my Round 2 Stats over on the side bar if you want to see them... Not much to tell today other than starting at the same weight as I finished my first round! It will be exciting to see the numbers drop.

This is my blog, here I can express how I feel about this whole thing -- good or bad days, etc... I am looking forward to all good... Last round it seems like 43 days was a LONG time... I am only doing 30 days this round... My last day of VLCD will be Dec. 16th -- I will have Christmas and my birthday in p3 at hopefully as close to 200 as I can get!!!! I plan on doing R3 beginning in Jan. 10th or so... and if I can average 30 pounds per round... that means I will be down to my wedding weight by the end of March -- and at goal by the end of summer!!!!! YAY!!!! I am keeping my eyes on the prize!!!

My friend Phyliss does not understand why I am loading today... she is telling me I need to "die to my old habits" -- I keep telling her I need to eat as much fat as I can today and tomorrow -- but she doesn't "get it" -- I think I may print off the pages of Pounds and Inches that describe the protocol and try to explain it to her... so she can understand... and won't lecture me as I try to enjoy all the foods that I can during the next 2 days! You know -- I don't know "why can't I have other veggies or why can't I mix my veggies, etc... " I don't know... but I do know Dr. Simeons has done the research, it works and I am just following the rules that are helping me shed this fatty body -- Like Nike says "Just Do It" -- don't ask why.... My personality is to know the answers to "why" -- but with this, I am just choosing to submit to the rules -- because it works... and if I need to know WHY so bad... I'll figure it out after I have shed all the unwanted weight...

Going to load some more.... Heading to Town House Bake Shop this afternoon to get some Cream Horns (one of my favorite sweets!) I want some pumpkin Cheesecake too!!! YUMMYYY!!!!

P3

My p3 has been going GREAT! Once I learned how this works and what "eating clean" is -- I have been stable ever since that first week! I was not going to do another round till Jan. 1 -- because my family was coming for Thanksgiving and I did not want to be on a round while they were here and I thought I would "enjoy" the holidays! But... my family has cancelled their plans... SOOO... Round 2 -- here I come!!!

I start Monday... Today I am -1.8 of my last dosage weight (ldw) -- I love that food is no longer a controlling part of my life! I thank God for this and I really feel like He has put this in my path to help me to honor Him in my body! I am only doing a 30 day round this time -- mixing my own hcg -- I will end on Dec. 15th so I can be in p3 for Christmas (when my family visits and my birthday!!!) then I will do round 3 Jan 10th or so.....

I am 231.4 today -- I want to really break that 200 mark! My dd is going to do around also -- probably over the holidays before she returns to college-- I told her to save her clothes for me -- because I will prob. be around her size after this round... This past round I went from a 24W to a 20 -- and I really want to get into Misses sizes -- I am not a vain person -- anyone who knows me -- knows that... but I do want to be healthy and a very comfortable size 10 would be WONDERLAND!!!!! I believe it can happen.... Like I said in my very first post... bye bye fat girl!

I'll start my journaling again on Monday -- as I load up and get this round 2 underway!!! I can do anything for 30 days!!!

Real quick: My Cholesterol 1 year ago was 250 and it was 233 the week before I started HCG -- the last day of my first round it was 150 -- Life is good!

Phase 3 Stablization -- Arghhh!!

OK.. It has been 9 days since I was off of phase 2 (vlcd) -- I was so excited about getting into Phase 3 to have so many more options -- but I went way too fast out of the gate! I wanted to eat oopsie rolls, choc. delight, cheese, "fat", etc... I have since learned a few things....

I gained 4 pounds above my ldw -- and couldn't seem to get it down, I was feeling so lost and just depressed that I was undoing all of the hard work done in p2. I now know, I can only eat up to the amount of calories that my body needs for 1 day -- (you can find this by multiplying your wieght by 11 - for women -- or find an online calculator like this one) and not go over that.. but you also have to build up to that amount and not start having all the wonderful p3 foods in the same day!!! I have been using www.caloriecount.com or www.fitday.com to track my calories to see what I am eating... focusing on getting approx. 100 grams (grams, not weight wise, but nutritional wise) of protein. By cutting my calories down some and eating my protein, I have dropped the 4 pounds and am doing fine! yes, I am looking forward to having yummy stuff, but I really want to stabilize very well before I try things out to see if they make me gain! I do not want to gain!!!! Hopefully by tomorrow or Wednesday I can be 2 pounds under my ldw and start trying wonderful things, SLOWLY!!!! That is the key!!! and gradually eat my normal day's worth of calories. I am not hungry, it is just that I like good food!!! I want to have oopsie rolls and choc. delight on a normal basis -- I am hoping to be able to do that! I want to try a sugar-free cheesecake recipe that I have seen around -- sounds yummy -- I want to have a "fake cheeseburger" (burger on an oopsie roll) I have never been a sweet eater, but I am hooked on Choc. Delight -- it gives me energy and I just love the taste -- it satisfies me and makes me feel like I am indulging!

I know I will ALWAYS have to watch my sugar and starches FOREVER! That is my life, I just need to get over it and accept that! I would rather watch those FOREVER than to be as fat as I was.. I know I have a LONG way to go -- but by the grace of Almighty God, I will get there!

I like when I run into people I haven't seen in a while and they notice my weight loss -- it is very affirming! It keeps me going! I don't want to be in fat lady's clothes sizes anymore -- I want to shop freely in the "misses" department -- with no hesitation! I am dreaming of that day! Another dream is when I go to the Dr. and step on the scales where they "slide" the little bar -- that the larger bar will rest on the "100" mark and then I will be under the 150 mark! I want to ideally stabilize at 145 so I can fluctuate between 145-155 for life! Right now the larger weight bar will be on the 200 mark -- next is the 150 mark.. then the 100 mark! CELEBRATION DAY!!!!

I'll post periodically, I just have had not felt like posting because I was so down about my weight going up! But, I am getting the picture of how this phase works and feeling much better now! I liked being down 2.2 this morning -- that was even eating at Logan's last night with friends... I had a 6 oz sirloin, with salad and veggie skewer -- I used oil/vin. as my dressing -- my salad did not have croutons -- but it did have bacon and cheese on it! whoo hooo!!!

bbfn... will write again soon!

Before and After Round 1

Before:









After -(in khaki and Blue)

P2 Day 1 Part 2

Oopsie Rolls -- well let me tell you! AMAZING TO ME!!! No they are not bread -- but they are so close to it, that it doesn't matter! I had bacon, egg, (small amount) of Cheese on 1 oopsie bun -- for breakfast! WONDERFUL! All p3 acceptable foods! I just had another oopsie bun with some chicken salad (home-made to be sure there was no sugar it in!!) AMAZING AGAIN!!!

I just made a batch of Chocolate delight for the first time -- I think it is a little bitter and will have to work on this recipe -- but it is still good -- My sweetener did not dissolve properly (xylitol) I think I will just use Stevia Glycerite next time -- and see how that does.

Here are my oopsie rolls -- these are a keeper!!!

P3 DAY 1 - Part 1

HI ALL!!!! OK!!! This is the first day for me of p3!!! I have made some "Oopsie Rolls" and they are baking right now for my first breakfast in 6 weeks!!!! My weight was down .2 this morning and I finally "moved" on my own this morning! Life is good!

I will post a picture of me to compare to my first pics -- and a pic of my "Oopsie Rolls" --

Here is the recipe for "Oopsie Rolls" -- I'll write a review of my first try of them later today!

CLEOCHATRA'S BEST EVER REVOL-OOPSIE ROLLS

3 large eggs
1 packet of sweetener (Xylitol, Truvia, Stevia)
A dash of salt
A pinch of cream of tartar
3 ounces cream cheese (not Tbsp!) Do not soften!

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Separate the eggs and add a packet of sweetner, salt, and cream cheese to the yolks. Use a mixer to combine the ingredients together. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff (if you're using the same mixer, mix the whites first and then the yolk mixture).

Using a spatula, gradually fold the egg yolk mixture into the white mixture, being careful not to break down the whites. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray and spoon the mixture onto the sheet, making 6 mounds. Flatten each mound slightly.

Bake for about 30 minutes (You want them slightly softer, not crumbly). Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes, and then remove to a rack and allow them to cool.

VLCD 43

Same weight today 233.0 Just one more day of VLCD to go -- I am not worried.. I am feeling fine... I feel the same right now as I did with the drops -- so -- no change! But I am looking forward to variety on Friday!!!

VLCD 42

Today is the first day of VLCD without drops -- just 2 more days to go!!!
Today's weight 233.0 which makes it an even 30 pounds!

Thank you Lord Jesus!

Went and gave my blood for lab work today -- I am anxious/excited to see how they have changed over the past 6 weeks!

ttfn!

VLCD # 39-41

Well -- The weekend was good! I lost 1 pound each day -- which brings me today -- my last dosage day (Ldw) -- which is..... drum roll please........ 233.6! That is a loss of 29.4 for my first round of HCG! My goal was 30! I am only off by .6!!!

I was down 1.4 today -- mainly I think because I was able to "move" yesterday in the restroom department! I had to resort to suppositories -- but it helped!

Today is my last day of drops -- I still have some left, but I will discard them! I will continue the VLCD for 3 more days! Thursday will end my VLCD days and FRIDAY morning I plan on having a GOOD breakfast! Oopsie Rolls -- (I'll tell you about these later) with no sugar bacon and cheese and an egg! I cannot wait!!!! For lunch I want a salad with all the veggies!!!!! I found a recipe for hcg p2 that sounded great which will be great for p3 as well... called "Crack" it is apple cider vinegar with nutritional yeast, water and??? can't remember what else -- but it looked good and I really don't like ranch dressing -- it is hard to find a "no-sugar" salad dressing! But I am going to be strict on this phase as well because I don't want to goof things up!
Friday evening I am going to make a good chicken salad and put on an oopsie roll.... that will be supper! That is my plan as of today anyway!

Thanks for reading! Hey -- if you are reading, leave a comment -- it let's me know someone is reading this!

Thanks
ttyl!!!

VLCD #38 (day 40 of drops)

OK.. SO I did a Macadamia Nut Fat Fast yesterday to see what would happen... I was down 1 pound this morning. My husband suggested that I go another day on that -- so today is Mac Nut Day number 2 -- I will resume VLC tomorrow -- and go till Thursday -- My drops will end on Monday -- Which is 5 more days of VLC after the trial fat fast of Mac. Nuts -- I should stabilize just fine... That is what I am thinking!

I have lost 27 pounds - doing my best to make it 30! My concern is I am not going to the bathroom like I should -- I drank "Smooth Move" tea last night and nothing has come of it yet.. .I am trying to force down miralax-- a lot of it -- to get me moving -- ???? I don't know how else to make that happen!

I have to go look up on the hcg diet forums is I use my last dosage weight as my set weight for my p3 -- so what if I loose any during the next 3 vlc days that I have to be on....???

vlcd # 37 (Day 39 of Drops)

Weight was 237 this a.m. -- so no gain... good enough...

I am going to take a risk today and do a "fat Fast" day to spark bigger losses -- then I will stabilize for 5 days and finish 1 day later than I had planned -- I will enter P3 on Friday!

I am going to eat 5 -- 1 oz. serving of Macadamia Nuts throughout the day -- It is a risk of doing something "off protocol" but it is simply trial and error... most people have wonderful results from it! So.. here I go.... I had toyed with doing a Fage yogurt day as well... helps to clear up your digestion -- but I am going to gamble with the mac nuts instead.... I think either will help my bowels to clean out a little.... I am in deep ketosis -- and I like that... I just need to get this fat moving!!!

I hope I am not crying by this time next week!

My friend came over yesterday and helped me alter some of my clothes so I don't have to get new ones right yet -- I want to just "muddle through" with clothes until I can go shopping in the Misses department! That may not be until the end of Jan or even March -- but i am going to try to hold out with getting the bare minimum to get through till then!

I am drinking my water and green tea... I have only had a total of 2 packets of sweetener (xylitol) this whole time... but am looking forward to some variety soon!

vlcd # 36 (Day 38 of Drops)

Up .6 this morning! ARGHHHHHH!!!!!!! 237.8 was my weight!

I have a hard time consistently going down!!! or micro-inching down!!! I am not cheating! Maybe I didn't have enough water yesterday! I will make sure I do today!

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Less than a week to go -- Sunday ends my drops (which I have plenty left in my bottle -- I had thought about just using those up!) but I am not.... I am tired -- I always feel this way in the morning -- and I really am ready for a break from all of this -- no regrets mind you, just want a break!

I have to remember, each time I have a gain like this, the next day or 2 I'll have a 1.5 lb loss or more -- so my chin is up! I am o.k. I still love loosing weight and starting to like myself a little better.

Sorry guys -- I just really wanted a loss today -- time is running out -- and to go up is very discouraging -- especially when you know you are sticking to protocol. I had a fruit yesterday (1 orange) -- but no bread, -- which both of those are allowable!

Clothes: I am also wanting to shed the clothes that remind of me of who I am leaving behind! Most of my clothes from last season do not fit me -- which I love -- but even putting on some clothes that would still work, reminds me of who I was and I don't want to be again -- so I want to shed them! I can't afford to do that -- but I do not want to return to the 263lb girl again! I don't like her! I like being smaller -- I know I still have a LONG way to go -- but I truly feel I am on my way.

anyway... ttyl.

vlcd # 35 (Day 37 of Drops)

Weight is the same this morning - Arghhh!!!! But no fail! I will persevere and press on!

I am down right at 26 pounds -- who can complain about that? I really want to hit that 233 mark (30 pound loss - this round -- but there is nothing I can do to speed up my losses and I just have to take what I get!) I have 87 more pounds to loose! But just think after the next round -- t hat should be around 55 more pounds then .... that number just will get smaller and smaller!!!!

Did I mention I get incredibly hungry before lunch -- but then when I have lunch I am o.k. till supper!

Have a great day! ttyl.

vlcd # 34 (Day 36 of Drops)

Weight was 237.2 this morning (-.8) I liked that...

Still no "movement" I will have to do something about that TODAY! I don't feel uncomfortable, but I know I need to "move" --

Headed to Precept Ministries right now -- that is my Tuesday's! I love it!

You can see my weight loss chart on the right menu --

ttyl!!!

VLCD # 32-33

Had a great weekend -- I can't believe I have not cheated on this diet at all! It is the Lord, for sure! He knows how I like to socialize and be around people, and inevitably that always involves FOOD! But, God is surely good and He has helped me! I inched down this weekend in weight (.4 and .2 losses) to a total of a 25lb loss thus far! I only have 6 more days of drops to go, but 9 more days of VLCD! I hope to pull at least 5 more pounds out of this (ideally 8!)

I will go walking today, and eat my "stuff" and drink my water. I need to get my bowels moving more (I hope that isn't "tmi" for you!) So I will drink my mover's tea, and drink my water! That's is what I know to do.

BP was 117/73 this past weekend -- which is great! My muscles ached some so I took some potassium which cleared that up -- I had forgotten to take my supplements over the weekend and I could tell!

At any rate.. I am happy I have done this, I am happy my dr. (km!!) suggested this to me - I will definitely do the number of rounds to get this weight off! I can do anything for 40 day increments! If I feel like I can't handle 40 - I'll do 30 -- whatever it takes!!! It feels so good to get rid of some of my "fatter" girl clothes and start re-building my body and the image of my body in my mind -- Little by little... I just know whatever weight I end on at the end of this round, is the weight I will be for the holidays - and I am already looking forward to of course the break (going onto p3) and I will be more than ready for another round come Jan. 1. It is just crazy to think I can do a round during the holidays with all the social things -- and eating p3 should be FINE for that! I really want to hit the 220's (break into another decade! Nothing is impossible -- so I will cross my fingers!)

Take care, have a great day!

VLCD # 31 Day 32 of drops

Today's weight is 238.8 -- a loss of 1.2 today! Praise the Lord! I want to Thank Him for helping me with this... and day by day, renewing my body and mind!

My husband just bought me a new dress which was 2 sizes smaller than I usually wear -- He seems happy with my progress... which in turn pleases and rewards me!!! My 18 yo daughter, I haven't seen her and a week and it was the first thing she noticed today -- I like that... I am not trying to seek the attention, but it sure does feel good to help me change the image I have in my mind of my body -- which I have hated these past 20 years!

My new dress just does fit, but looks nice and will carry me through the winter before I need to change sizes again! hopefully the next size change I can be in a misses size -- wouldn't that be a dream!!!!

VLCD # 30 DAY 32 of HCG DROPS

I was down 1 lb this morning! YAY!!! That is 23.0 total so far -- I need to get 7 more off to make my 30 goal! I think it can still happen! I walked a little yesterday (1 mile) and you know, it wasn't hard at all to do... I have been afraid to do much exercise because that would make your body require more carbs and I didn't want to do that, plus many experience a gain from doing exercise in p2 - But I will keep the walking going.

I think I was drinking TOO much water -- I will make sure I keep it under a gallon a day -- I have a Chick-Fil-A Cup that I just keep re-filling.. I know at least 4 times per day -- if not more.... I will keep a count of it though! Another thing I will do is change my toothpaste -- I use Colgate whitening right now -- I will get a natural (no sugar/sweetener) toothpaste today - it can't hurt and other hcg'ers do this and it seems to help.

I have been taking a multi-vitamin, potassium, cinnamon and Acetyl L-Cartenine as supplements and I take some melatonin at night to help me sleep some... it does seem to help... I had not been sleeping well and this seems to have made a difference the past few nights. I also had dropped getting my Apple Cider Vinegar in and I added that back 2 days ago.... it is supposed to boost metabolism.... and other good healthy "stuff" -- I have the "Bragg's Raw ACV" and it doesn't taste as harsh as the regular -- I actually like it.

Today is a good day, I am happy and am glad that the scales are moving in the right direction. I really want the weight off -- plus my husband can tell a difference and I like that! I like feeling attractive... however I need some "tween" clothes (between sizes!!!!) it is a good problem to have!

ttyl.

VLCD 29 Day 31-

If you watch this video -- towards the end I show an updated "body" shot - but after that, my first body shot appears (I was playing with the video and forgot to take that off -- but it shows the difference so far! - so I am glad I goofed and left the first one on the end!)


Hi: I seem to be in a stall... my weight was the same today as it was yesterday. It isn't considered a real stall yet, you have to be the exact same weight for days... and that isn't me... I don't like not seeing a bigger move on the scale... so... Today, I will drink my water, not do as much sodium (nothing added by me... ) and see if I can release some water. It is not "great" weather here today, but I will try to go and walk some for a little while and see if I can use up a little calories without messing anything up.....

On another note....
I am thinking of doing a PI (Planned Interruption) and go off for 2 weeks and come back for 2 more weeks to give a break and hopefully stimulate more weight loss.... You can do a PI - -My dh thinks I should give it a try -- I may do it... Like finish my drops on the 24th that I have now... I have some more coming in - I can mix up a 15 day supply and take a 2 week interruption (Take off Sep 29-Oct. ??) , and come back and do those 15 days of dosing (+3 days of vlcd without drops) for a total of 18 days. Since I will have a long break before my next full round... which would not start till Jan.1. The problem is .... We are planning a little family get a way -- and i don't want to be the wet noodle when we go out to eat... etc.... of having to take my stuff with me.... Maybe if we go camping instead -- we will not go to restaurants and I could control my food better -- then I could do that... If not... my round will end on the 28th (ld - 9/25) not to return till Jan. oh... this is just too much thinking... We will see how the next 2 weeks go... I just want to make it to 30lbs loss! PLEASE!!!

I will put this on the Diet forum and get the moderator's opinions and see if my thinking is rational....

Anyway, I am praying I see a drop tomorrow morning!

VLCD #29-30

Today is day 30 (28 days of VLCD) -- and I am at 241 -- I am a little disappointed that my drops have not been more this week so far... only down .2 this morning... I have not cheated -- well.. there were 2 pieces of cucumber in my salad yesterday and I ate them (with the lettuce) I really thought that was harmless -- I have been online searching of how to get those drops coming bigger and faster -- some say use MCT or Coconut oil -- I am just afraid to break protocol and I will not do that... I will just stay the course -- I only have 14 days left of vlcd -- then on to p3 -- If my drops are still low tomorrow, I will do an apple day tomorrow! (which I have not done yet!) I just really wanted to get 30+lbs out of this round... I want to average that per round so I only will have a total of 4 rounds to do.... (hopefully only 3 more after this one...) -- I have felt this way before in this round and usually a day or two later I'll have a significant drop... so I will do that...

I think if I walk some too, that may help (just casually, not high intensity!) burn more calories... I'll try that.... starting TODAY!!!

I am in ketosis -- which is fat burning stage...

Yesterday I had a salad (with 2 pieces of cucumber in it - which is a no-no!!!) (at Precept) I took my cooked chicken and a quick mustard type vinaigrette dressing and a piece of melba toast -- and water... Supper was baked cod with old bay seasoning and lettuce with that dressing on it and a bread-stick -- no fruit... water and more water.

I just had lunch today, small tomato with a steamed hamburger patty with onion powder - no bread and I will have maybe a fruit later on... but I am o.k. for now.

I only get really hungry in the morning before lunch and just before supper time. The morning time hunger is very uncomfortable -- but I have been pressing through till lunch and trying to fill up on water.

Let's see what tomorrow brings!

VLCD #24-28

I have been sick with the "Crud" from last Wed - the weekend... I just finished my anti-biotic today and feeling much better -- except for just drainage.
My weight has been up and down -- but as of today it is down to 241.2 which is a 21.8 lb release since August 16. This Friday will mark the 1 month mark - I hope to be down to a 25lb release by then (Cross my fingers!!!) that is 3.2 lbs I know... but it can happen!!! Then I would like to loose 10 more by the end of the month - which would put me at my goal for this round (35lbs!!) I don't know if I will make it, but I am shooting for that anyway!!! I am behind schedule for that to happen -- I will not be disappointed I am just stating a goal here!

Going to Sam's tomorrow to re-stock on meat -- I was doing a lot of spinach at first... I think I will go back to eating more greens -- and make a p2 friendly dressing from ACV/water??? I also am in the mood for some good cucumber and vinegar salad!!!

I am making it, but I must admit, I am so looking forward to p3!!!! I will not be able to do another round till January -- I want to average 30lbs per round if I can.

Today I had a piece of Round Steak pan cooked with 1/2 of a smallish onion -- and an orange and supper was Asparagus and chicken soup (low sodium Chicken Broth) with melba toast -- I am drinking Water all the time... trying to get in approx. 1 gallon per day.

I am going to get some Cod tomorrow from Sam's and put Old Bay seasoning on it in the oven -- that sounds Dee-lish to me right now.... Maybe if I add more fish to my repertoire I may have a bigger drop by the end of the week.

Oh.. did I tell you, I tested and I am in ketosis? Am I supposed to be in that???? I have no idea - but at any rate... I am still loosing -- even if it seems slower at times... I am not giving in!

bbfn!!

VLCD # 23

Well folks: Whoever is reading this... I realize the blog is more for me to just lay out what I have done and how I am feeling about this instead of laying it all out for my friends to hear every time they talk to me... it would get old for them... most of them do not have weight issues so they can't really understand the bondage I fell like my body has been in (and my mind!) when it comes to my weight -- I am finally feeling some release from that stronghold -

My weight this a.m. was 242.2 That brings me to to a loss of 20.8 lbs. I am hoping I will loose a good 15 more pounds before the end of this round -- which is 20 days from now...


I get it! DRINK THE WATER! Don't skip it... do whatever you have to to make yourself LOVE it! Just do it!

VLCD # 21-22

Been sick the past 2 days, my weight was up like .6 and .6 again... I am not concerned --- I have not broken the rules... have not cheated not 1 time.... I did have canned tomatoes and the hcgdietforums that I read a lot said that could happen with canned tomatoes... So... guess what... I won't have those anymore - not worth it!

I am feeling ok right now and plan to be on back on track to loosing as early as tomorrow -- or the weekend. I will stay the course, follow the rules - go with the flow!

Still feeling encouraged!

VLCD # 20

I was down 1.2 this morning - which I love -- I have cut out the bread stick and fruit -- when I eat I feel satisfied -- but I had added that stuff back in last week and my losses truly slowed! Now 239 is in sight and then 228 will be here before you know it! I want to make that happen if I can - knowing this will be my weight through the holidays, I want it to be what it can...

I had thought about doing a round after 6 weeks, even through the holidays with planned interruptions for occasions that require good food and eating! (I would only eat p3 meals however during that time, so I hopefully wouldn't gain... I'll have to read up on this to find out if that is an option... I would love to hit 200 or close to that by Christmas! whoo hoo!!! but then again... Jan. 1st is always a good time to start a round while everyone else around me is always doing their "cleanses" and stuff like that during that time as well - so I just may wait!

I guess I am so anxious to get to a normal weight and I just want to fast track it to get this weight over with! Can you imagine me getting to 170 (I weighed 175 - 180 when I got married 21+ years ago! then 150 is definitely attainable! I will SHOUT!!!! yes I will!!!

Until then, slowly but surely I am on my way! I always wake up feeling sluggish, then I come have my drops and water and a little while later I fell "normal" -- not energetic like some people claim they feel, but I only have moments throughout the day that I feel sluggish then it is time to eat or something, and the feeling goes away.

VLCD # 18-19

Hi: I stayed the same yesterday at 246.8 -- but this morning on vlcd # 19 I was down .8 which brings me to a 17.0 pound lost so far on 19 days of vlcd.

We had a cookout yesterday at church - I was worried I wouldn't make it through! I LOVE HAMBURGERS!!!! but... I did.. I had my normal patty (I took mine for them to put on the grill - which was charcoal, I love the smell and taste of charcoal!) anyway, the guy grilled it and I put it between 2 pieces of lettuce with some mustard and that was lunch! I had a flounder filet and sliced tomato for supper (I did not like the fish - flounder is more fishy tasting that I prefer!) I did not have as much to drink as I probably should have, but I did drink water only.

I am taking "herblax" to keep me from being constipated -- but I do not "go" on a regular basis like I once did... I am going to the health food store to try to find "movers tea" or a cleansing tea -- that should help -- I will take Miralax this week as well....

I can tell my clothes are way more loose, I wanted to wear some pants last night to the hospital to visit our friends, but all my pants were too big!!! That is a very good problem folks! I know it is only 17 pounds so far.... but I feel smaller -- which makes me feel prettier -- I like that! I do have a pair of two pants that will still work for a while. It will be interesting to see what 30 pounds does for me! whoo hoo!! I can't wait to see that!

VLCD # 17

Hello: Down 1.4 this morning! Yay!!! I only had 1 fruit yesterday (baked apple with cinn.) That is 16.2 in 17 days of VLCD (19 days from beginning - remember the 2 load days???)

I had chicken with Romain lettuce and lemon juice for lunch (bread stick and apple dessert above!)
Supper was a hamburger patty cooked on George Foreman Grill with Asparagus, and bread stick and WATER!

Felt fine all day! Hungry at times, but with in tolerance limits!

On to another day! I can't lie, I am so looking forward to P3!!!

VLCD # 16

Well.. I was up .6 this morning... I did not cheat yesterday -- (I had only 1 bread stick and only 1 natural applesauce) -- I did use a cajun seasoning that I will not use again -- it was way too salty -- could have caused water retention...

I don't like the gain.. but my numbers are still looking good and pretty much on track -- I have the month of Sept. to go - on this stint... I am not counting down the days, but rather counting down the pounds!

I bought a George Forman small grill yesterday to cook my meats and veggies on... that will be easier (I think!) I may take it back and get a under the counter toaster oven --

VLCD # 13-15

Been sorta busy to write -- I have had school, church, and a sick friend in the hospital -- and just plain ol' life stuff! All is well...

My weight has not moved a whole bunch: Tuesday Morn was 248.4, Wed. 248.2 and today 247.6
which is a total of about 15.4 pounds since Aug. 16 - (17 days!)

I had applesauce yesterday, loved it more than the apple.. I am not a fruit eater... but the applesauce was good -- I would dip my grissini bread stick in it and eat it... the salty/sweet was nice! I thought since I enjoyed something, surely I would gain... but, no... no gain this morning! So thankful for that!

Just had a piece of "eye of round" steak pan seared with Mrs. Dash on it over romain lettece and Apple cider vinegar -- I enjoyed the steak, but the vinegar was not pleasant, I will prob. not have that again... My whole meal tasted like vinegar - until I had my applesauce which cut the taste.

Tonight's menu= baked flounder with Ol' Bay seasoning and asparagus, grissini and applesauce and of course WATER! Water, Water and More water!!!!

I ordered an HCG cookbook, it comes in tomorrow- I am excited to read it -- it has hints for "bigger drops" -- can't wait to read about it.

See ya!

VLCD # 12

248.4 this morning... that is -.6 -- which is better than a stall... I just want to hit larger drops... but I will be patient and day by day it will add up. No problem.... I am still satisfied. I think I got spoiled last week when I had a 3 pound, and a 2 pound drop... that is not the norm... .6 is

:)

VLCD # 11

I stayed the same today --- I don't know if it was the sweetener yesterday or not.. or if it was because I was washing greasy dishes -- but I am not discouraged.. today is a new day and at least I did not gain! I have not gained at all yet, and I know some people do.... That would be discouraging to me... But I can't wait till tomorrow to see what the scales bring... Isn't that funny, I look forward to weighing? Every morning, I can't wait to get to the scales to see what they tell me.

I want to maximize this round however I want to do 1 more round before Christmas -- but I want to free up my holidays... I need to get out my calendar and see how I can make that happen.

I am thinking of ordering my own supplies and making my own brew of HCG - tons of people do that - I think it would be cheaper, and my dd wants to start this... I want her to do at least 1 full round, it would not take her but 2 rounds to get to her ideal weight I don't believe -- and I know she would feel so much better about herself. I feel like I have passed bad genes on to her -- and bad habits. She is disciplined and a loves details... she would do very well on this. Since 2 of us would be doing it, I need to make it more economical... However I would pay what I am paying now just to see her feel so good about herself without any reservations.

bbfn!

VLCD #9-10

Well... my weight right now at the end of day VLCD #10 - is 249.0 -- That is a 14 pound release since I first started. I am happy with that... I feel I can get 10 more down before the end of this round - That is my goal for this round... I thought my goals was going to be something like 245 -- but I know I will drop to that... so now my new goal is to be 239 by the end.

I wasn't feeling too well... I had mentioned I had cut out my apple and melba -- So I figured I would add it back to see if I felt better and guess what -- I do!!!! I feel somewhat "foggy" but it hasn't hindered me. I spoke at a Women's Event this past Friday -- went in feeling sluggish and a little sore in my arms and legs -- but as I focused on something else, it didn't hurt anymore.... I am good. As for the Apple and Melba -- I had it yesterday - and I forgot to have it at my lunch today which I had Spinach and Chicken and of course the good ol'water.... but I am satisfied.

I went and looked up some hcg recipes -- found one for baked applesauce -- it is cooking now and I will have that after I eat my supper.... which I need to go fix.

Life is good. I know I'll never be this fat again... or at least that is what I am praying! Thank you Lord Jesus for everything.

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P.s I just had a hamburger patty with lots of onion powder and some sauteed/steamed onions YUM!!!! I have not had onions yet - so.... let's see how it goes... I also had baked apples with water and cinnamon and a pack of sweetener.... I am afraid of tomorrow morning what that will bring... however everything is on the approved list - I am just afraid if I like it, it will hurt me! I pray it doesn't... fixing to go down another liter of water before bedtime.... I feel full and satisfied and that is hard to believe for me!

VLCD #8

Guess What? My number today was 250.6

PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY KING OF CREATION WHO CREATED THIS HORMONE TO BEGIN WITH!

NOT A MAN MADE THING YA"LL!!!!!! WHOO HOOOOO

I have a busy, busy day ahead... I am encouraged and any hunger pang I have is worth seeing those numbers drop!!!!!! I am so happy and I can't believe it but the scales are not a respecter of persons and they don't lie!!!!

btw: I have been having a hard time sleeping and I feel my ovaries hurting some... I will tell my Dr. about this -- I am not overly concerned... I just noticed it.

VLCD # 7

Yesterday - my full 6th day of VLCD my weight in the morning was 255.4 today it was 252.4!!!

I only ate 1 meal because I got tied up during lunch and could not eat it -- and I did not drink all my water -- I did drink lots of water, but not really sure how much -- not as much as the day before.

I had taken some of my husbands muscle relaxers because when I went to bed my legs ached really bad.... So I assumed, since I broke from doing exactly as I know to do... I would possible gain today -- but NO! I DID NOT GAIN!!!! My scales said 252.4 this morning! WHOOO HOOOOO!!!!!

I am on my way! One of the ladies at church last night said... "Are you loosing weight?" that was the first person to notice -- My husband doesn't want me to share my HCG info because he is afraid if everyone starts chiming in their opinion - it will discourage me and he wants me to stay this course.... so... I did tell my friend in private -she said she will look into it.

VLCD # 6

I was 255.4 this morning! Yay -- no stall! That is down 1.6! I'll take it and be happy!

My tummy is growling at me right now... I just took my drops so I will have to wait about 15 minutes to go fill up on good ol' Water!!!! I would love to make it to 245-248 by the end of this round!

I plan to go walking today with my little one - That should burn up some extra calories! I need to read what Phase 3 is like... That will be coming up - and I have only focused on Phase 2 -

My meals yesterday were:
talipia (with Ms. Dash/water in frying pan) over spinach with lemon juice

Supper was a hamburger patty with 3 slices of tomato

That is it....

I am hungry, I need to go get busy doing something so I don't dwell on it. bbfn!

VLCD #6

Well.. I stayed the same today...

Yesterday, I had chicken/asparagus and chicken and cabbage (lunch and supper respectively!)
That is it! and Water!!!

The only thing I can think is I put a little of normal chicken broth into the cabbage (It was boneless, skinless breast that I had boiled) Other than that.. that is it....

I am a little disappointed but I will go see other blogs if that is normal.

VLCD #5

OK.. Now is the beginning of Day 5 on VLC -- (Day 7 from beginning!)

I have "released" 2.2 today! YAY!! I did not have apple or melba yesterday and felt much better than I did on Saturday.. .I don't know if that was coincidence or a fact... but I will test that theory at some time... but for now I will not have melba or apple for a few days and see how they go --

I may just be highly sensitive to sugars/carbs -- I don't want to waste a day feeling miserable, or not loosing as much and I had my biggest release today -- of 2.2 - I am so happy about that!

I have had my drops this a.m. - I have a slight headache and a full day of school and computer work ahead of me -- I have laid out my chicken breast and will have a spinach/chicken salad for lunch and probably a burger and asparagus for supper. I have to fix for my family - but it will probably be spaghetti or chicken casserole for them.

I went to a concert last night (Selah - I love Selah!) and the female vocalist said she had just lost 85 pounds -- she didn't say how... but I came home and googled her and guess what... she lost it using HCG!!! I was encouraged! It was a great evening with friends and it just re-enforced that I am on the right track....

VLCD #4

I want to start this post, talking about yesterday! That was my worst day so far! I felt HUNGRY all day long -- I had indigestion [or something] I had spinach for lunch, I don't think it wen down right! so I was uncomfortable all day long... I ended up just going to bed early -- no I did not cheat -- I only ate what I was supposed to eat. It is over and today was much better!

My husband had a back spasm last night and we were up most of the night -- with him in extreme pain -- I had to take him to a walk in clinic -- and we then came home and rested! I was so tired -- and still felt hungry! But I took a good 1 hour nap and woke up feeling fine! Our church has a fellowship meal after service, I had missed regular service to take my hubby to the clinic, but I was able to have lunch with everyone. I took a small container of extra lean ground/browned beef with taco seasoning on it... and put it over some Romain lettuce. Not bad! I did not have melba toast or apple today.. and have not felt hungry all day. I had to have a late supper due to going to a concert this evening -- I just had some talipia and some asparagus. I am drinking my water and fixing to go take my drops and head upstairs to relax. It has been a very filled day and stressful one (dealing with a teenager!!!) but.. it has been a good day diet wise. I feel encouraged and am ready to face a Monday! Thank you Lord for a great day!

VLCD #3

Well this will be my third day on VLC. I got up at 7:30 to go to the restroom and I stripped and weighed... it said 260.0 which is down by 1.6!!! Yay! However, I then went back to bed because I had a huge headache... I got back up at 8:45 and decided to weigh again ("just to see") and it said 259.2 -- I took my shower and weighed again, "just to see" and it still read 259.2. I am recording the 260 because that was my 1st weight... if it is truly down, it will be down from that tomorrow.

Here are some pics of what I ate yesterday. The apple is not pictured because.. I was going to eat my apple at 3:00 for a snack - but my kids ate all the apples before I could save myself one, so I skipped my apple snack yesterday. I had an apple around 7:30 last night after supper. These were my meals yesterday though.

Chicken cooked in non/fat spray with Ms. Dash, Spinach with vinegar and melba toast.















My supper consisted of talipia in non/fat cooking spray with Ms. Dash and Lemon juice and Asparagus sauteed in a little water and non/fat butter spray with salt and pepper.

My headache is subsiding. I only have ibuprofen here at the house. I do have some naproxen sodium left over from a surgery I had last year... but I don't know if that is on the list of approved p2 meds. so... I just took aspirin. I will get some Tylenol today to keep on hand.

I am still taking Miralax (I don't like it! I have it in water and I can taste it, I have to force it down) I think I will take herb lax (Shaklee, all natural and in pill form!!!) from now on....

I have been consumed with thinking about my hcg diet. I know I will establish a routine, and this will become common place -- I am trying to focus on it so I obey the details, but I really want to make this a norm and get in a groove. For instance, last night, Friday night, it was so natural to want to go out to eat with my family. We usually go out on Friday nights -- but we opted to eat in -- I cooked my meal and my wonderful husband fixed for he and my 8yo. We had friends come over after dinner so it was nice to have social time with good friends! It was a nice evening.

I am going to Sam's today to stock up on some fruit. My whole family seems to follow me -- what I am eating - they want to eat.... It is funny, I started drinking nothing but water at the beginning of the summer.(except when we go to Chick Fil A -- which is where I have their wonderful sweet tea!) -- and now my 8yo wants to do the same thing... maybe I can establish better eating habits in her before it's too late!

Checking in here it is 3:30 and it has been a HARD day! I have been so hungry all day long... I have already had my 2 apples for the day (1 at 10:30 and the other at 3:00) I had spinach, talipia and lemon juice for lunch -- and 2 liters of water so far! From what I understand, the first week can be like this.... I will make it through the first week~ but just so you know... today has not been a piece of cake! oh speaking of a piece of cake... oops... (Just kidding!!!) I have been extremely faithful and following protocol to a "T"!!! I'll check back in later.

VLCD #2

Well.. This morning when I weighed, it was 261.6! My very beginning weight was 263 (before load days!) -- so I have released 1.4 pounds!

Yesterday went well.. there were times my stomach "growled" -- but it was close enough to lunch - so it got satisfied! At supper, I really didn't feel the growl as much -- but I did enjoy eating my melba toast, small piece of baked chicken and 5 asparagus spears- I put lemon juice on it and it tasted really good! I had my apple about 8:30 last night as a snack.. and could not finish it! I am not a fruit "lover" but it when you only get a limited amount of things to eat, you learn to appreciate it. It tasted good, I loved the texture.. but I could not finish it -- just not hungry enough!

I am drinking my water, but I am not checking to see how much I drink, I just keep a large Chick Fil A Cup filled wit ice water all day long and keep sipping it.

After supper, I was bored and found that I was drawn to the kitchen for food.... but it was out of boredom, not hunger... so I went and took my little one to play on the play ground for a bit, visit my older daughter's dorm/apartment and visit a friend that has a brand new baby.

VLCD #1 -

Hello! I woke up this morning and weighed -- after 2 load days-- and trust me I LOADED!!! I am up 1.2 pounds (which is expected, so I am not worried) after all I ate, it isn't a wonder I am not up by 15!!! I took my drops and am fixing to go drink some water and take some Miralax... I am not constipated -- but it is expected to be, so I am going to get in front of it -- and be pro-active, not re-active.

I do not know how today will go being my first 500 calorie day -- but I am pumped and look forward to a wonderful, challenging experience. I so bad want to tell some of my friends, but my husband has instructed me not to, I respect him... so this blog is what I have to "vent" to and to express my feelings and emotions.... Plus it will be something good to look back on as I make this journey!

The other day I purchased a pack of extra lean ground beef. I weighed it into 100gram balls/patties. I wrapped them in saran wrap and put them all in a gallon freezer bags. I pulled that and a per-packaged organic chicken breast out this morning to defrost.

Lunch: Due to running errands, I didn't eat till 1:1. I cooked my ground beef pattie in no-fat spray with a little salt and Ms. Dash to season. I had 1 piece of wheat melba toast and a hand full of spinach with apple cider vinegar on it. I am feeling good. I was to have an apple, but my kids love the apples and they were all gone when I went to get one... so guess what? I have to travel back to Wal-Mart and get some apples. I will have 1 as a snack around 3:30 and one after supper.

My supper plans are to have my 100g chicken breast either baked or sauteed with the no/fat butter spray. I will have asparagus with lemon juice on it and my melba toast. This is my plan.. I'll be back to tell you how it goes!

Day 2 -- Thoughts

I am beginning Load Day 2 -- I don't feel any differently other than gorged from yesterday's load day. So I am beginning to wonder if I will loose weight feeling so full.... However, I go to mamaclok's youtube video blog and she encourages me and it has worked wonderfully for her. It is just the beginning... I wonder if I will "feel" different today with my 3rd dose of drops. Since I don't "feel" different, I wonder if I was given a placebo? I don't think so, my Dr. wouldn't do that to me.. I can't wait to see how the next week goes!

I plan on loading today with Lasagna for supper and Jenkin's Chicken Salad and Croissant's for lunch and a Starbucks coffee (I have a gift card, YAY!!!)

I went and purchased organic spinach and asparagus yesterday, I forgot to get my Grissini Breadsticks... but I will do that today. My nurse prac. said she used balsamic vinaigrette -- but she also said she "stalled" -- I am only going to use apple cider vinegar and lemon juice -- and olive oil -- When I get the weight off... then I can add back things like that... I have SOOOOO far to go.... but I truly feel I am on my way!

I read in my devotions a moment ago Psalm 30:20 -- which says "I cried to You for help, and You healed me!" -- I really feel "healed" -- I know I haven't even lost a single pound yet... I mean YET!!! But I feel His strength -- carrying me! It is He that created the natural hormone and He that gave someone the knowledge to seek it out.... I praise Him for every bit of it and not any Dr. or person -- however I am grateful! I feel true Hope!

Here is a pic from yesterday morning (day 1 load day -- ) so this is the beginning of my journey!

btw:
My thoughts on the Placebo... well.. I went to the Dollar Tree and purchased a $1 pregnancy test... and tested my HCG and guess what! It says I'm pregnant! NOT!!!! (however I do look like it uhh?) My HCG is legit though... it registered on my preg. test very clearly! YAY!!! So you can test your HCG, even with a $1 pregnancy test! Whoo Hoo!!!!

Today's the Day!

I will be creating pages for my intervals -- so you can look over to your right and see my measurements and "before" pics. Yes, this is me being VERY vulnerable. I hate looking at pics of myself. I feel this is the biggest area of failure, disappointment etc in my life! but, today is the day for no more excuses. Today is the day -- for the rest of my life.

So, how am I feeling... well.. .I took my first drops this a.m. and have had breakfast! It is a "loading" day so this will not be hard at all! I am pulling things together for Thursday to get here. I went to Wal-Mart and purchased some VERY lean ground beef, organic chicken breast (I found these in the meat/freezer section in already pre-packaged individual servings -- I will of course thaw and weigh them to make sure my serving isn't over 100g. If it is, I'll shave the excess off and save it for the next day's lunch! I bought some cabbage as a side -- I need to go get some asparagus and maybe a slicing tomato.

Our friends, the Friends, are taking us to Cracker Barrel tonight as a treat! I will eat what I want -- fat included... since it is a loading day, it won't matter.... I'll come back to this post later today to let you know how things go.

HCG Drops

OK. My Ob/gyn (and his Nurse Practitioner) have approved me to start this. She is to get the drops to me today! I have went out and purchased a digital scale and have some menu ideas on hand and will make a chart of them so I know what I am serving my family (and me!) the rest of the week.

I am going to measure today and take before pics -- so you know they are true -- I weighed this a.m. and was 264 lbs. I want to get to 150 (145 ideally, so I have 5-10 lbs to play with) I have a long,Long,LONG way to go I know. I will eat what is only on the list of approved food. I don't want to stay fat another day of my life, I have wasted so much of it being over weight. My husband has NEVER complained --- but let's face it - Men are visual people! I know he wants me to loose weight -- He is even willing for me to do surgery to get there -- and I am willing to do that if this does not work. However I said "if" -- I have no plans of this NOT working! I am planning to succeed not to fail! I feel focused -- this is a good time for this. I looked at myself in the mirror just before lunch and wanted to say "bye bye fat girl, I am on my way to never seeing you again!!!"

The Beginning of the Beginning!

Well... I just created this blog -- getting mentally geared up for what could possibly change my life! I am hopeful -- I know it will require A LOT of detail following on my part. For those of you who know me, details are hard for me to go by, but I want to fully 100% committed to this. Right now I cannot imagine only eating 500 calories per day -- but from what I read the drops help you to do that!

I am going to try to write down my thoughts and not talk to all of my friends about this -- until I have substantial results... Why? because I FAIL at everything I try concerning weightloss!

Ok... tomorrow I am going to try to sit down and write out a chart of what I am going to eat for the week - and make sure I have that on hand.