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.