Simeons Protocol (HCG) January 2010

[Crazymama5]

Originally Posted by SuperSim1

Hello all~

Second day of VLCD, and feeling good, minus a little headache. I work in a resturaunt, and my will power has been amazing!! WOOHOO!! I never realized how much i snack and graze at work... but completley worth it when i got on the scale today and down 4.2 LBS! Yippie!!!
Happy losing to everyone!!

Simone

Woo Hoo Simone! 4.2lbs is amazing! KUTGW!

[Crazymama5]

Originally Posted by Miz Grits

Hi kids. My drops came today, so I'll start loading tomorrow. I've got the bacon, sour cream, avocado, gravy and brownies ready. Can't wait to join your ranks!

I wanted to say and happy loading! There are so many new people on the board! This is great!

[Crazymama5]

Originally Posted by River_Goddess

3 degrees here. THREE. Just sayin', lol. I may freeze off an extra lb or two this round

GREAT to be back!

Looking forward to VLCD day 2 and my first losses tomorrow. Glad to return to the clean eating, though I did feel peckish all day...seems like that was gone within a couple of days last time. Lots of hot tea and water to save my A**

I could never live where it gets that cold! I couldn't work! I couldn't go outside!!!

I look forward to cheering you on! Let the losing begin!!!

[Crazymama5]

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

Down 1.2 today, a much more reasonable loss. 1.6 pounds away from virgin territory that I haven't seen in 7-8 years! I made a bunch of mini goals and noted them on my WLT. They all appear doable, so I'm confident this will be a great round!

I see all of us melting and maintaining!!

Yay Dizzy! A 1.2lb release is wonderful! Well above the 5lb average for a woman! KUTGW!

[Crazymama5]

Originally Posted by mlilly11

Gained 1.6 loading. Today is VLCD 1.
Not feeling great this morning- which may be due to all the crap I forced down the last 2 days. Hoping it will pass.

Happy losing today everyone!

Lily! That crapping feeling will go away. I had that feeling my first round. Enjoy your water and hot tea or coffee this morning! Let the losing begin!!!

[Dizzybell]

Originally Posted by suzypepper

Sigh...............I know "this to shall pass!" Is it normal on the HHCG to not have a visit from bernice in 7 days?

I'm getting a little worried...........???

Suzy, I've felt that way before...just SURE I'd lost weight, and it didn't show up on the scale. Still, hold onto that feeling because most likely you ARE thinner. Remember, it's pounds and INCHES!! I take 1200 magnesium daily to ward off bathroom issues...give it a try.

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Good morning All. Today is VLCD 11, and my weight today is 193, the same as yesterday. This is the first day I have not lost weight, but that can be expected.

You're doing great, Bob. To go 10 days with consistent losses is awesome. Your body just needs to catch up and then you'll be losing again.

Originally Posted by dlkin91

Ok I swear I am not lying yesterday I was 271.2 pounds ughh.... that number hurt and was embarrassing to post but...did 3 shakes yesterday and my exercise routine and 2 visits from BERNICE and today I weighed in at 263.8 which is am amazing 8.4 pounds.

Hey, I've lost 15.6 pounds in 4 days, so I believe it (which just goes to show it's mostly water anyway)!! Great results from your shake day!! Glad to hear your ladies are doing well, too! Thanks for the avatar compliment, Slim.

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by dlkin91

Ok I swear I am not lying yesterday I was 271.2 pounds ughh.... that number hurt and was embarrassing to post but...did 3 shakes yesterday and my exercise routine and 2 visits from BERNICE and today I weighed in at 263.8 which is am amazing 8.4 pounds. I hope my scale is not screwing with me....Anyways I am excited to not have to pay for all the debauchery of eating over the holidays. A couple more days of eating normal and I should be back within range and hopefully lower before my next round. Andrea and Kimberly are both maintaining nicely in P3. Seems like my body wanted to get back to the set point that was created during P3. To me that is very exciting...A body that wants to go down on the scale when given the chance instead of going up. Everyone have a great day of losing and maintaining and be a blessing to someone today.

David, awesome on 8.4 lbs. down from Shake day, WTG It is great that the body wants to go back down to the P3 setpoint. Nice to hear that DW and DD are both maintaining nicely in P3, bravo.

[dawnyama]

Wow, I am so far behind!! But wanted to check in and then I will catch up with y'all. I have been back from FL for just under a week now and have been real busy at work, therefore no computer time. My next workday is Sat, so I can catch up this week. Yay!!! I have been doing really well at maintaining my weight. I have been 124 since returning from my trip and after doing the 1 correction day. I am very thrilled because I have had no time to think about my eating--I have just been eating and drinking!! This is great!! I am now off to catch up and exercise for the day. Oh, and I have to unpack still. Geesh! This job is getting in the way of my happy little do-nothing life LOL. Happy Tuesday everyone!!!!

PS Barbara--wonderful picture!!! I will have to post a pic from our trip. Maybe tonight I can convince DH. Our camera broke on our trip and we resorted to cell phone pics towards the end!!! I have no idea where they ended up.

PSS Glad to see you back on board too Sazzie!!!

[Crazymama5]

Originally Posted by suzypepper

Well.......Did you ever wake up in the middle of the night to use the restroom and you just FELT thinner? I did.................

and then this morning.......weighed the same as yesterday. Sigh...............I know "this to shall pass!" Is it normal on the HHCG to not have a visit from bernice in 7 days?

I'm getting a little worried...........???

Hang in there! The weight will come off!! I always keep my tape measure close to my scale. During P2, if I don't lose weight I check my waist measurement. I will usually have lost inches in my waist! I actually take my waist measurements at least 2x a week during P2.

Are you taking any fiber to help Bernice along? I can't take psyllium husks because they just stop me up. I have to take Glucomannan fiber and it works like a charm! During P2, I take 3 - 2000 mg capsules morning and night. You will probably have to order Glucomannan over the internet. I know that GNC doesn't carry it.

You can also use Super Dieters Tea or Smooth Move Tea. Only concern here is that both contain Senna which your body can become addicted to. I used Super Dieters Tea a couple of times when I hadn't seen Bernice in 5 days or longer. This was before I found the Glucomannan. HTH!

[Crazymama5]

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Good morning All. Today is VLCD 11, and my weight today is 193, the same as yesterday. This is the first day I have not lost weight, but that can be expected. The only thing I did different was, last night I had a large SB coffee, instead of a med. McD's coffee. I will try and catch up during the day or tonight. Everyone have a great day and stay INTENTIONAL.

Good Morning Bob! You have done so well this round! (I checked out your siggy) Hang in there! Your body is hanging on to those pesky fat cells filled with water. I am sending the whoosh fairy your way!

[Crazymama5]

Originally Posted by dlkin91

Ok I swear I am not lying yesterday I was 271.2 pounds ughh.... that number hurt and was embarrassing to post but...did 3 shakes yesterday and my exercise routine and 2 visits from BERNICE and today I weighed in at 263.8 which is am amazing 8.4 pounds. I hope my scale is not screwing with me....Anyways I am excited to not have to pay for all the debauchery of eating over the holidays. A couple more days of eating normal and I should be back within range and hopefully lower before my next round. Andrea and Kimberly are both maintaining nicely in P3. Seems like my body wanted to get back to the set point that was created during P3. To me that is very exciting...A body that wants to go down on the scale when given the chance instead of going up. Everyone have a great day of losing and maintaining and be a blessing to someone today.

Woo Hoo Slim! You had a wonderful correction day! I have found that when I have gone over my 2 lb limit, my body wants to get back down to that new set point. Isn't Dr S's protocol the bomb!!!

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Wow, I am so far behind!! But wanted to check in and then I will catch up with y'all. I have been back from FL for just under a week now and have been real busy at work, therefore no computer time. My next workday is Sat, so I can catch up this week. Yay!!! I have been doing really well at maintaining my weight. I have been 124 since returning from my trip and after doing the 1 correction day. I am very thrilled because I have had no time to think about my eating--I have just been eating and drinking!! This is great!! I am now off to catch up and exercise for the day. Oh, and I have to unpack still. Geesh! This job is getting in the way of my happy little do-nothing life LOL. Happy Tuesday everyone!!!!

PS Barbara--wonderful picture!!! I will have to post a pic from our trip. Maybe tonight I can convince DH. Our camera broke on our trip and we resorted to cell phone pics towards the end!!! I have no idea where they ended up.

PSS Glad to see you back on board too Sazzie!!!

Dawn, so happy to hear your are maintaining so well, fantastic. Glad you have some breathing room to catch up with us. I also returned from my holiday trip a week ago and still haven't unpacked.
Thanks for your lovely compliment on the x-mas picture I posted. Glad it came out o.k. since I only had one picture taken when I was away.

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by SuperSim1

Hello all~

Second day of VLCD, and feeling good, minus a little headache. I work in a resturaunt, and my will power has been amazing!! WOOHOO!! I never realized how much i snack and graze at work... but completley worth it when i got on the scale today and down 4.2 LBS! Yippie!!!
Happy losing to everyone!!

Simone

Wooo Hooo Simone!!! Congrats on your 4.2 lbs released this morning. You are having one heckuva start. KUTGW.

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by River_Goddess

3 degrees here. THREE. Just sayin', lol. I may freeze off an extra lb or two this round

GREAT to be back!

Looking forward to VLCD day 2 and my first losses tomorrow. Glad to return to the clean eating, though I did feel peckish all day...seems like that was gone within a couple of days last time. Lots of hot tea and water to save my A**

back River Goddess. Glad to hear your operation went well. Let the losing begin. Brrrrr. 3 degrees is just freaking COLD!!!!!

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

Yippee indeed, Simone! That's a great loss


Oooooooh, I can't wait till you get up and post your loss!!

Down 1.2 today, a much more reasonable loss. 1.6 pounds away from virgin territory that I haven't seen in 7-8 years! I made a bunch of mini goals and noted them on my WLT. They all appear doable, so I'm confident this will be a great round!

I see all of us melting and maintaining!!

GM Dizzy. Congrats on another 1.2 lbs released this morning. Yippee Skippee. Virgin territory here you come.

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by mlilly11

Gained 1.6 loading. Today is VLCD 1.
Not feeling great this morning- which may be due to all the crap I forced down the last 2 days. Hoping it will pass.

Happy losing today everyone!

Let the losing begin Lilly. Drink about 1 ounce of Apple Cider Vinegar. It is helpful in settling your stomach if that is what ailes you.

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by suzypepper

Well.......Did you ever wake up in the middle of the night to use the restroom and you just FELT thinner? I did.................

and then this morning.......weighed the same as yesterday. Sigh...............I know "this to shall pass!" Is it normal on the HHCG to not have a visit from bernice in 7 days?

I'm getting a little worried...........???

GM Pepper. Yes, Bernice can be a no show for days. I have found that for me taking liquid calcium-magenesium works well for me as well as rebounding on my mini-trampoline in the mornings gets Bernice moving almost daily.

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Good morning All. Today is VLCD 11, and my weight today is 193, the same as yesterday. This is the first day I have not lost weight, but that can be expected. The only thing I did different was, last night I had a large SB coffee, instead of a med. McD's coffee. I will try and catch up during the day or tonight. Everyone have a great day and stay INTENTIONAL.

GM Bob. Maybe your fat cells are rebelling and have decided today is the day they will hold onto water rather than be flushed away. Buit I know tomorrow you will teach them who is the boss in this joint. Gooooo Bob!!!

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by dlkin91

Ok I swear I am not lying yesterday I was 271.2 pounds ughh.... that number hurt and was embarrassing to post but...did 3 shakes yesterday and my exercise routine and 2 visits from BERNICE and today I weighed in at 263.8 which is am amazing 8.4 pounds. I hope my scale is not screwing with me....Anyways I am excited to not have to pay for all the debauchery of eating over the holidays. A couple more days of eating normal and I should be back within range and hopefully lower before my next round. Andrea and Kimberly are both maintaining nicely in P3. Seems like my body wanted to get back to the set point that was created during P3. To me that is very exciting...A body that wants to go down on the scale when given the chance instead of going up. Everyone have a great day of losing and maintaining and be a blessing to someone today.

Wooo Hoooo David!!!!! FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC!!!!!! That is an awesome shake CD result. WTG man!!! Let it not be a fluke and show you another loss in the AM.

[anaidm]

Originally Posted by River_Goddess

Whew! It has been a great holiday guys

I had my surgery in December, and here I am, two weeks later, starting R2! I am on VLCD 1, my post load weight a level 203 (SO sad to be in 200's again, even if it only illusory, lol!)

I see newbies and old friends still on board...happy 2010 everyone! I hope you're all losers today ;-)

Glad to see you're back!! You'll be back in onederland before you know it!!

[helpingrachel]

To all the newbies and a big Hello to the well seasoned VETS! I am on day one of VLCD. I was sick yesterday from all the loading and relived to not have to eat all that crap today. That is one of the benefits of loading....getting sick of the food! I gained 7.4 lbs loading so we will see what the scale says tomorrow. After the first 3 days, I just love the feeling of clean eating and the energy from detoxing. We are a balmy -13 degrees today so getting in all my water will be interesting. I am on a spray that you can't have coffee. Didn't know that until after I bought it. I will miss it dearly!

Have a good Tuesday and happy losing!

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Wow, I am so far behind!! But wanted to check in and then I will catch up with y'all. I have been back from FL for just under a week now and have been real busy at work, therefore no computer time. My next workday is Sat, so I can catch up this week. Yay!!! I have been doing really well at maintaining my weight. I have been 124 since returning from my trip and after doing the 1 correction day. I am very thrilled because I have had no time to think about my eating--I have just been eating and drinking!! This is great!! I am now off to catch up and exercise for the day. Oh, and I have to unpack still. Geesh! This job is getting in the way of my happy little do-nothing life LOL. Happy Tuesday everyone!!!!

PS Barbara--wonderful picture!!! I will have to post a pic from our trip. Maybe tonight I can convince DH. Our camera broke on our trip and we resorted to cell phone pics towards the end!!! I have no idea where they ended up.

PSS Glad to see you back on board too Sazzie!!!

GM Dawn. I am soo happy to hear you have been maintaining and haven't had time to think about what you are eating. That is just how skinny people do it. They don't think about the food they are eating and still remain skinny. You are showing us what it takes to get into that mentality. Yayyy for you!!!

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by helpingrachel

To all the newbies and a big Hello to the well seasoned VETS! I am on day one of VLCD. I was sick yesterday from all the loading and relived to not have to eat all that crap today. That is one of the benefits of loading....getting sick of the food! I gained 7.4 lbs loading so we will see what the scale says tomorrow. After the first 3 days, I just love the feeling of clean eating and the energy from detoxing. We are a balmy -13 degrees today so getting in all my water will be interesting. I am on a spray that you can't have coffee. Didn't know that until after I bought it. I will miss it dearly!

Have a good Tuesday and happy losing!

Hi Rachel. I take that same spray and have de-caf coffee with no problems. Then again, I don't drink coffee everyday anyway. I'm looking forward to getting to P3 though so I can drink coffee with HWC again.

[anaidm]

Originally Posted by SuperSim1

Hello all~

Second day of VLCD, and feeling good, minus a little headache. I work in a resturaunt, and my will power has been amazing!! WOOHOO!! I never realized how much i snack and graze at work... but completley worth it when i got on the scale today and down 4.2 LBS! Yippie!!!
Happy losing to everyone!!

Simone

Simone,
Welcome!! 4.2 lbs - what an amazing way to start things off!!! KUTGW!

[helpingrachel]

Originally Posted by Meme1211

Hi Rachel. I take that same spray and have de-caf coffee with no problems. Then again, I don't drink coffee everyday anyway. I'm looking forward to getting to P3 though so I can drink coffee with HWC again.

Thank you your insights. I have loved following your progress. I am glad to hear I can sneak in a decaf now and them. It is just too cold not to leave the house with something hot in my hands. Are there any other tidbits I should know about he spray. I am glad to see people that have had success with it. i had good luck with the drops before and am expecting good results with this spray.

Thank you for your reply!

[anaidm]

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

Yippee indeed, Simone! That's a great loss


Oooooooh, I can't wait till you get up and post your loss!!

Down 1.2 today, a much more reasonable loss. 1.6 pounds away from virgin territory that I haven't seen in 7-8 years! I made a bunch of mini goals and noted them on my WLT. They all appear doable, so I'm confident this will be a great round!

I see all of us melting and maintaining!!

You are off and running!! I'm confident you will have another good round too!!

[anaidm]

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Good morning All. Today is VLCD 11, and my weight today is 193, the same as yesterday. This is the first day I have not lost weight, but that can be expected. The only thing I did different was, last night I had a large SB coffee, instead of a med. McD's coffee. I will try and catch up during the day or tonight. Everyone have a great day and stay INTENTIONAL.

You've been off to a great start - no loss is probably just your body catching up!

[anaidm]

[QUOTE=Ragdoll24;12945704]1.8 lbs. down this a.m. released 3.8 lbs in two VLCD, 5.8 lbs. away from LDW[QUOTE]

Very nice losses!! You'll be back to LDW in no time.

[anaidm]

Originally Posted by dlkin91

Ok I swear I am not lying yesterday I was 271.2 pounds ughh.... that number hurt and was embarrassing to post but...did 3 shakes yesterday and my exercise routine and 2 visits from BERNICE and today I weighed in at 263.8 which is am amazing 8.4 pounds. I hope my scale is not screwing with me....Anyways I am excited to not have to pay for all the debauchery of eating over the holidays. A couple more days of eating normal and I should be back within range and hopefully lower before my next round. Andrea and Kimberly are both maintaining nicely in P3. Seems like my body wanted to get back to the set point that was created during P3. To me that is very exciting...A body that wants to go down on the scale when given the chance instead of going up. Everyone have a great day of losing and maintaining and be a blessing to someone today.

All I can say is WOW!!

[River_Goddess]

Originally Posted by Crazymama5

I could never live where it gets that cold! I couldn't work! I couldn't go outside!!!

I look forward to cheering you on! Let the losing begin!!!

I know, right? My pipes are frozen this morning!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!!

PS Barbara--wonderful picture!!! I will have to post a pic from our trip. Maybe tonight I can convince DH. Our camera broke on our trip and we resorted to cell phone pics towards the end!!! I have no idea where they ended up.

Happy Tuesday I can't wait to see your new pic!

Originally Posted by Meme1211

back River Goddess. Glad to hear your operation went well. Let the losing begin. Brrrrr. 3 degrees is just freaking COLD!!!!!

Glad to be back on board!

Originally Posted by anaidm

Glad to see you're back!! You'll be back in onederland before you know it!!

I know...I'm SO close today!

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

Oooooooh, I can't wait till you get up and post your loss!!

Down 1.2 today, a much more reasonable loss. 1.6 pounds away from virgin territory that I haven't seen in 7-8 years! I made a bunch of mini goals and noted them on my WLT. They all appear doable, so I'm confident this will be a great round!

I see all of us melting and maintaining!!

I'm down 2.4 lbs this morning Not quite as dramatic as I had hoped, but I'm not sad, lol. I'm off to update my sig line...