Simeons Protocol (HCG) January 2010

[donia]

Originally Posted by Brown

Meeeee, tooooo

I'm glad I'm not alone. hehe

[ic120soon]

Donia & BrownHang in there ladies! You can get through this Quick grab some celery or cucumbers...something legal, go for a walk, take a bath drink some hot tea stay focused on your goals!

[Brown]

I've learned I NEED to do loading days at the beginning of starting/restarting hcg. I just had a week break, and got back on hcg and started VLCD the same day. The first day I did okayfor most of the day, but ended up giving in and eating a brownie. Day 2...fugeddabodit. I had pizza, lots of chicken wings, some apple pie... Yesterday was day 3 on hcg and VLCD, and I stayed on VLCD all day without much of a problem. Today I've been on track, but i'm hungry. I'm waiting for my partner to get home with some lettuce so I can make my 2nd meal.

ETA: scratch that. I'm going to do some light "loading" today, to get and stay on track.

[Miz Grits]

Oooooooookay. I got through my two loading days with a gain of 1.5 pounds. I started Day 1 of VLCD today, and I've done okay. I'm really cranky tonight and have that empty feeling, but I'm determined. I've got that detox feeling going on, and I'd probably slit somebody's throat for a Coke Zero right now.

[Bob1956]

Originally Posted by Crazymama5

Woo Hoo Bob! WTG on the 1lb release! KUTGW!

I read your post while savoring my scrambled eggs with CHEESE!!!

Lindy thanks, but your killing me.

Originally Posted by sazzie

Bob, for some reason, I just had to laugh at your 'freaking egg'....I think I almost heard you! Too funny!

Gracie, I was probably thinking about it loud enough so you could hear it.

Originally Posted by Coconutty

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Bob, you're havng an amazing round. How many days are you doing this time?

Thanks Alisa, I'm thinking 23, which would make my LIW next Friday, but I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I might do a few interruption days and go a little longer if I want to lose a few more lbs.

Originally Posted by Coconutty

Today is VLCD 5 and I am down another 1.4 pounds today. I haven't seen Bernice since the first VLCD. This is very unusual for me as she has always been a regular visitor even through my first round p2. I never thought I would have to take something to get her visit, but if I don't see her by tomorrow I guess I will.

Alisa another great loss.

Originally Posted by dlkin91

Bob, you will be in the 180s...the 180's Bob before you know. Praise God!. You have to be feeling good and we are celebrating with you. now is the time you want to "tweak the diet" because you are doing so well...but stay intentional and please remind me of these words when I am at 2 to 3 weeks in. KUTGW

Thanks Slim, I am feeling pretty good, because I'm so close. This round is going pretty well, so I might extend it a little. I definitly be cheering you on when you get going.

Originally Posted by anaidm

Bob, 16 lbs is awesome!!! Did you do as well in your first two rounds?

Thanks Diana, I lost 28 lbs. my first round, then gained 10 lbs. Then lost 36 lbs on my 2nd round, and then grained back about 7 lbs after that. This round I'm down 16 lbs.

Originally Posted by anaidm

Good morning!! Looks like everyone is doing well with big losses and maintaining!!

Today is VLCD2 for me, with a 4.2 loss!!! The load weight is almost gone!!

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!!

Diana. great loss.

Originally Posted by suzypepper

Lindy.....Why do you want to harass one of our few males?

Bob, Great 1 lb. loss......I'm only dreaming of chocolate and peanut butter...not eggs. blech!

Pepper, you take about chocolate and peanut butter. When I was loading, I was eating mini sp. dark chocolate bars with crunchy peanut butter. Oh Mama!

Originally Posted by Ragdoll24

Think my last post got cut off too soon so I'm trying to post again.
Sorry for the double post. Down .6 this morning, total release for 4 days = 6.6 lbs. Now only 3.2 lbs. away from LDW. Am very happy the gain from the holidays is almost all off.



Good job Diana on 4.2 released, you'll be into virgin territory in no time.


Best of luck to you Fawnmarie with low carb.
Bob, good going on another lb. gone forever. 16 lbs. so far is awesome.Congratulations to all the members for the release of lbs. & inches.
Chelangal, sounds like you are having and great time and doing terrific in being INTENTIONAL

Have a great and happy releasing day everyone. Stay the course and you will be very happy with your excellent results.

Thanks, Barbara.

Originally Posted by Meme1211

Wooo Hooo Bob. Another pound gone. You are knocking on 180s door.

Sharon I can almost taste it.

Originally Posted by Meme1211

This is even cold for me Bob. I haven't taken my bike out since Sunday. Brrrr. We have even turned the heat on in the house and there have been no complaints from me. (I usually complain when my husband turns the heat on. He's from Miami and does not like the cold at all. He would turn the heat on as soon as the temperature hit 60 degrees. I'm usually not cold until it hits 50 degrees in the house.)

Sharon, you can call me a wussy if you want, but the more weight I lose, the colded I get.

Originally Posted by pegbord

good morning all - what a thrill to read about all your losses! yesterday was vlcd day 1 and after a 7.6lb gain from loading i was hoping for more than the 1.8lb loss that the scales showed me this morning. perspective is everything . . .on any other given day, i'm sure i would be delighted with losing 1.8 lbs!

Pegbord, great loss.

Originally Posted by helpingrachel

I am down another 3 lbs today! I did have to get up in the middle of the night and have a few melba toasts as I was feeling sick. I made the big mistake of not doing the spray until 10pm. I was supercharged. So I changed my nighttime no later than 6pm or I will never get to sleep.




I was wondering if those who have gone into "Virgin Territory" with their weight could share their thoughts of pushing themselves to do this. I have the mindset that I will never be out of the 140's. I look at the Vets who have done this and wondered what inspired you to keep going? Thanks for any replies!

Rachel, good job losing 3 lbs.

Originally Posted by donia

Hi, y'all! It's VLCD 2 for me and I'm down 2.8 pounds. Yay! I did end up being REALLY hungry last night a few hours after I ate supper and I was out of food so I just suffered. I think I'm going to save an apple for a snack then tonight and see how that works.

Donia, great loss. When you feel hungry, drown the little B@$!*&# with water.

[Bob1956]

Originally Posted by KMM

Hi Everyone.. This whole being off work for weeks and then coming back and having to do BUNCHES of work is for the birds!
Anyway, doing ok over here.. still haven't mustered the focus to do a correction day, so I'm going between 151.8 and 152.4... we'll see what happens tomorrow. Obviously, I'm not freaking out.. but I'd like to at least get back to 149-150 ONE of these days.
Hope all you losers are doing great! xo

Keila, glad to see you back, but dam let Mama get a piece.

Originally Posted by ic120soon

I can't wait for you to post some picts. of ur trip Chelangal!



Way to maintain Lindy! Dratz that TOM...hope he leaves you soon!




Magnesium may take a few days to kick in but once it does you'll be good to go as long as you keep takin it.



Kris just keep educating yourself on the protocol while you wait . Hope the time flies and you get your order real soon!




Way to not freak out KMM . You did so good through the holiday's and on your trip

Way to go Bob, Dizzy, Steadfast, mililly, Coconutty, Diana, Barbara, Tracey, Charity, Racheal, Donia all those looses are GREAT!! Hope I didn't miss anyone If I did KUTGW

Thanks, IC

Originally Posted by ic120soon

I'm down .6 today for a total of 4 lbs. in 4 VLCD's.

Just a little TMI: I should of started taking the Natural Calm the day before I started VLCD's because Bernice has been a no show since I stated back on VLCD's. My body must love the fat cause I'm somewhat reg. on P3. I took some Natural Calm yest. and will continue to take it everyday throughout P2. Hoping for a nice whoosh once it kicks in!

Nice loss, IC. KUTGW.

Originally Posted by Meme1211

Wow, look at you Keila. I love your new avi. Are you trying to hide the food you ate while at the pork fest in PR?? Who took the picture? It's classic girl.

Sharon, I don't think she trying to hide it, I think she's throwing a block on Mama.

[Bob1956]

Originally Posted by KMM

I love donuts. I would prob think I could get through a box in a day.
Cake donuts, maybe. Of course, the next day I'd be lethargic and in physical pain (like my last load day) but I guess I'm a glutton for punishment.

Originally Posted by 1weighstreet

Right there with you. My favorites are chocolate long johns. Tell you what though, while I could normally easily eat a box in a day, I couldn't even make myself eat two on my load days. Those load days are just so hard, and eating all that food makes me completely miserable. But, better to load than be hungry the first week of P2!

Keila, Charity, I'm with you guys, I love me some donuts. I just saw a show on the travel channel just about donuts, I was just freaking out.

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Sharon, you can call me a wussy if you want, but the more weight I lose, the colded I get.

Bob, I won't call you a wussy cause since I've lost all of my insulation, I get cold now even when it's 72 in the house. I have to put on socks and a sweater when I'm relaxing watching TV. I haven't gotten to the point where I have reprogrammed my AC to a higher degree yet. I still like it cooler at night when I'm sleeping. It keeps those night sweats away. I hate when those interrupt my sleep. Once I stop having my own "personal summers" I will set the AC to a higher degree.

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Sharon, I don't think she trying to hide it, I think she's throwing a block on Mama.

That is too funny Bob. It definitely does look like that.

[KMM]

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Keila, Charity, I'm with you guys, I love me some donuts. I just saw a show on the travel channel just about donuts, I was just freaking out.

Donut Paradise? Yeah...
Donut shows were the only kind of food shows I COULD NOT watch when I was in P2.

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Keila, glad to see you back, but dam let Mama get a piece.



Sharon, I don't think she trying to hide it, I think she's throwing a block on Mama.

Basically!

[donia]

Donia, great loss. When you feel hungry, drown the little B@$!*&# with water.[/QUOTE]


Good idea! I'm actually not that hungry. I just want food!!

[helpingrachel]

Originally Posted by donia

Donia, great loss. When you feel hungry, drown the little B@$!*&# with water.

Good idea! I'm actually not that hungry. I just want food!![/QUOTE]



I keep telling myself "Hunger is not an emergency!!" I realize what bad habits I have to just stuff my face without ever thinking am I hungry. I agree, drink until that pesky voice is under water!!!

[shellyhcg]

Hi, I have read Pounds and Inches, will be starting hcg in a week, I know that the variety is limited, just curious, could any of you please just answer what a typical hcg P2 day is like for eating?
Also for sublingual use, they say 3 times daily, would that be on any empty stomach right before your meals??
Thanks for any imput!

[mlilly11]

Originally Posted by Miz Grits

Oooooooookay. I got through my two loading days with a gain of 1.5 pounds. I started Day 1 of VLCD today, and I've done okay. I'm really cranky tonight and have that empty feeling, but I'm determined. I've got that detox feeling going on, and I'd probably slit somebody's throat for a Coke Zero right now.

I'd fight you to death for that Coke Zero.

[Chelangal]

Originally Posted by traceym1

I found this quote one time i always go back to when i think about the temptations at our job... "on the road to spirtual maturity (you could say on the road to our goal weight) Temptation is not a stumbling block, but instead a stepping stone when you realize it is just as much as oppurtunity to do the right thing, and it is the wrong."

when i see all those amazing deserts at work, and when all the other servers are tasting the Special that night, i think this is my moment to reaffrim that i choose to be skinny! and then i'm so happy with myself, and refocused. I also have brought snanks, my fruit and toast, witch makes it easier.

Great quote. I am definitely not going to slip up no matter how good the food smells or looks, but honestly I never noticed the smells until now, they are so intense.
Tracye[/QUOTE]

Way to set yourself up for super success...

[Chelangal]

Originally Posted by donia

I really want to eat right now. I wouldn't say that I'm physically hungry, I just want to eat some yummy food!

That is always my biggest challenge..the head/emotional hunger...so I ask my self (sometimes repeatedly R U reallllly HUNGRY)...if the answer (truth)is no..then I ask what are you hungry for? Pretty revealing..sometimes things I really don't want to admit. Stay 100% intentional and journey will bring you incredible success and insights as to why you used to eat. Have a good one.

[Chelangal]

OK started day at 6 a.m. Hawaii time...my scales was back to where I was when I left on vacation and of course I was a little disappointed...was hoping for new territory..but what is, is...I was 100% spot on...so tomorrow is a new day. Still no snorkeling, high surf, but did an all day Hana trip..crawled down falls to pools (chilly for swimming--but had to do it): crawled thru a lava tube and got soaked when ocean rolled in...hopefully got some incredible pics...told my kids that when I die they are to put my ashes out there in the wild & so incredible ocean. Tonight is a night in...got my fresh lemonade made..and watiching the Nat'l Championship Football game..doubt if I make it through as I am TIRED...Bob, you and I started this journey together on another site..you are doing soooo great. Way to rock it. How's your wife doing?
Everyone else, not enough energy to "call you out" individually...but I am so excited for your successes and willingness to do the hard work to have a new skinny bod!!! I have reflected many times on the thrill of actually fitting in the airplane seat, not needing an extender for the seatbelt AND walking down the aisle straight on...not sideways. (Those were all things that kept me from going anywhere - shame, guilt, embarrasement). If I am going to say what has been my #1 mostest wonderful experience so far on this trip..that is it...gotta go, body says you are done, done DONE... to all.

[Dizzybell]

Nothing HcG-wise to report but I had to recommend "It's Complicated" to all of you. I haven't laughed that hard at the movies in 25 years.

I ordered plain lettuce for dinner and took my own chicken, so I guess I did have an HcG report

[Aggie95]

Originally Posted by donia

I'm glad I'm not alone. hehe

Noooooo totally not alone. R2 VLCD1 and I am already looking forward to P3. I LOVE P3

[Aggie95]

Originally Posted by Miz Grits

Oooooooookay. I got through my two loading days with a gain of 1.5 pounds. I started Day 1 of VLCD today, and I've done okay. I'm really cranky tonight and have that empty feeling, but I'm determined. I've got that detox feeling going on, and I'd probably slit somebody's throat for a Coke Zero right now.

You and I are living parallel lives. Thank you for the laugh about coke zero. Hmmmm I can add a few things to that

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

Nothing HcG-wise to report but I had to recommend "It's Complicated" to all of you. I haven't laughed that hard at the movies in 25 years.

I ordered plain lettuce for dinner and took my own chicken, so I guess I did have an HcG report

I saw that movie also. It was wonderful.

[Meme1211]

Originally Posted by Miz Grits

Oooooooookay. I got through my two loading days with a gain of 1.5 pounds. I started Day 1 of VLCD today, and I've done okay. I'm really cranky tonight and have that empty feeling, but I'm determined. I've got that detox feeling going on, and I'd probably slit somebody's throat for a Coke Zero right now.

I love your new avi Opal. You are a beautiful red-headed woman. Thanks for posting a picture.

[suzypepper]

The Magnesium worked! Finally....WHEw..............

[JayJayRox]

[QUOTE=Bob1956;12960466]

Thanks Diana, I lost 28 lbs. my first round, then gained 10 lbs. Then lost 36 lbs on my 2nd round, and then grained back about 7 lbs after that. This round I'm down 16 lbs.


Wow Bob, thanks for posting about your previous losses and gains.
I haven't been able to stabilize at all on this round (R1).
-Monday I was up 11lbs- 8 of those from last week. I have really struggled to get those 3 lbs off this week. Before this week I could do a steak day and lose 3 to 4 lbs. I have done a steak day and 2 egg days and could only get 3 lbs off.
Going to load this weekend ( my birthday is Sunday). I am keeping it low carb and high fat, so hopefully I won't gain 10lbs like last time.

I've just been lurking...been kinda bummed out bout my lack of success.


Bob---You give me hope!!

[helpingrachel]

Originally Posted by suzypepper

The Magnesium worked! Finally....WHEw..............

So that's what Bernice looks like. I always wondered.

[traceym1]

Originally Posted by Aggie95

Tracey, are you doing rx or h hcg?

I am doing hhcg. I did real well today. No hunger issues at all. I actually skipped one fruit and toast. I was at work so up late and still came home with no hunger. I guess it just takes a couple days to adjust. Off to bed!
tracey

[Brown]

Originally Posted by shellyhcg

I know that the variety is limited, just curious, could any of you please just answer what a typical hcg P2 day is like for eating?

I don't do sublingual, so I can't help you with your other questions. However, I tend to eat the same things close to every day. I change up a vegetable sometimes. I rarely eat the grissini. For me, it's usually:

3.5 oz grassfed ground beef, seasoned in a pan with onion powder, minced garlic, and some minced jalapenos (also jarred like the garlic).
I weigh and add onion to this.

An apple, usually around 8 oz. This is the only fruit I eat.

My 2nd protein is usually a chicken breast (3.5 oz give or take), cooked in a pan, seasoned with garlic salt and onion powder

My other vegetable is usually lettuce or sauerkraut.

Sometimes I eat both proteins mixed with lettuce as a salad (even though the ground beef already has onion in it.)

My dressing is a jalapeno mustard I dilute with a little water, and then add some dill and a little splenda to.

I, more often than not, have coffee with 1T of sugarfree creamer in a day, too.

[Dizzybell]

Originally Posted by JayJayRox

I've just been lurking...been kinda bummed out bout my lack of success.

Hi Jackie! I've been thinking about you so I'm glad you checked in! It must be really tough to try to stabilize through the holidays. I'm glad you're starting another P2. You'll be back to losing in no time....don't give up!

Today: see signature for details.

[Bob1956]

Good morning All. Today is VLCD 14 of R3, and my weight is 190, A 1lb. loss from yesterday. I'm knocking on the 180's door, and if it doesn't open soon, I'll just kick it in. Everybody have a great and INTENTIONAL day.

Originally Posted by Chelangal

OK started day at 6 a.m. Hawaii time...my scales was back to where I was when I left on vacation and of course I was a little disappointed...was hoping for new territory..but what is, is...I was 100% spot on...so tomorrow is a new day. Still no snorkeling, high surf, but did an all day Hana trip..crawled down falls to pools (chilly for swimming--but had to do it): crawled thru a lava tube and got soaked when ocean rolled in...hopefully got some incredible pics...told my kids that when I die they are to put my ashes out there in the wild & so incredible ocean. Tonight is a night in...got my fresh lemonade made..and watiching the Nat'l Championship Football game..doubt if I make it through as I am TIRED...Bob, you and I started this journey together on another site..you are doing soooo great. Way to rock it. How's your wife doing?
Everyone else, not enough energy to "call you out" individually...but I am so excited for your successes and willingness to do the hard work to have a new skinny bod!!! I have reflected many times on the thrill of actually fitting in the airplane seat, not needing an extender for the seatbelt AND walking down the aisle straight on...not sideways. (Those were all things that kept me from going anywhere - shame, guilt, embarrasement). If I am going to say what has been my #1 mostest wonderful experience so far on this trip..that is it...gotta go, body says you are done, done DONE... to all.

Chelangal, I'm so glad your having such a great trip. I hope the wind dies down so the surf conditions get better. Be careful with the climbing. Way to say spot on, The weight will come off.

DW loaded well, (she had a good coach ) She only lost 1lb. after VLCD 1. Then lost 3 after day 2, and this morning 1.5 lbs., She's on her way.

Chelangal, Continue having a great trip, stay safe and INTENTIONAL.

[quote=JayJayRox;12961813]

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Wow Bob, thanks for posting about your previous losses and gains.
I haven't been able to stabilize at all on this round (R1).
-Monday I was up 11lbs- 8 of those from last week. I have really struggled to get those 3 lbs off this week. Before this week I could do a steak day and lose 3 to 4 lbs. I have done a steak day and 2 egg days and could only get 3 lbs off.
Going to load this weekend ( my birthday is Sunday). I am keeping it low carb and high fat, so hopefully I won't gain 10lbs like last time.

I've just been lurking...been kinda bummed out bout my lack of success.


Bob---You give me hope!!

Jackie, great to see you back. I too gained 10 lbs. between rounds, so don't worry, it comes back off. This protocol is a learning process. We read what Dr.S says is going to work, but we must find what works for us with the least amount of tweaking. some of us need to tweak. You can succeed on this program, you've seen it, and done it. You birthday seems like a great day to start loading. It will be the birth of your new successful round. Jackie go for it, you CAN do it. No more bumming out.

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

Hi Jackie! I've been thinking about you so I'm glad you checked in! It must be really tough to try to stabilize through the holidays. I'm glad you're starting another P2. You'll be back to losing in no time....don't give up!

Today: see signature for details.

Dizzy, I have CRS, and your making me do math this early in the morning, but great losses anyway.

[Crazymama5]

Originally Posted by shellyhcg

Hi, I have read Pounds and Inches, will be starting hcg in a week, I know that the variety is limited, just curious, could any of you please just answer what a typical hcg P2 day is like for eating?
Also for sublingual use, they say 3 times daily, would that be on any empty stomach right before your meals??
Thanks for any imput!

Shelly!

Typical P2 menu for me was

MidMorning
Apple

Lunch
Grilled Chicken
Spinach
Melba Toast

Dinner
P2 Chili

Evening
Strawberries

I do the spray and it is only twice a day. Doesn't necessarily have to be on an empty stomach, just nothing in the mouth 30 minutes before or after.