Simeons Protocol (HCG) January 2010

[traceym1]

Hi everyone,
I survived my first day of low calories. I lost 5.4 pounds this morning. Yes, I was hungry but I also tend to wait forever to eat. And I figure after eating lots your stomach is in shock with only few calories, so I figure I will adjust. I am curious, why is mineral oil allowed. Thank goodness because I relyed on my baby lotion for my hands at work last night but just curious.

tracey

[donia]

Originally Posted by traceym1

Hi everyone,
I survived my first day of low calories. I lost 5.4 pounds this morning. Yes, I was hungry but I also tend to wait forever to eat. And I figure after eating lots your stomach is in shock with only few calories, so I figure I will adjust. I am curious, why is mineral oil allowed. Thank goodness because I relyed on my baby lotion for my hands at work last night but just curious.

tracey

Wow, that's a great loss! My first VLCD will be Wednesday. I'm nervous but also looking forward to it!

[suzypepper]

Originally Posted by traceym1

Hi everyone,
I survived my first day of low calories. I lost 5.4 pounds this morning. Yes, I was hungry but I also tend to wait forever to eat. And I figure after eating lots your stomach is in shock with only few calories, so I figure I will adjust. I am curious, why is mineral oil allowed. Thank goodness because I relyed on my baby lotion for my hands at work last night but just curious.

tracey

WTG Tracey! That is tremendous weight loss! I bet you can't wait to wake up tomorrow morning and weigh again! (It's like Christmas Everyday!)

[Brown]

Originally Posted by gilbabe75

Are most of you doing the nasal or sublingual?

Injections.

Originally Posted by KMM

OH and my fitbit arrived. It's AWESOME.
I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who is interested in tracking their calories burned, sleep patterns, steps taken, etc.

Definitely worth the $100 then?

[gilbabe75]

Hi Brown,

Are you going to a center? I was looking at a trim you center but they don't post much online about it.

[sazzie]

Originally Posted by KMM

Hi Guys and Happy New Year!

I'm back at home.. got back NYE actually (well, at 11:30 pm on NYE because my stupid flight out of Miami was late) and have been ignoring most forms of communication.

My trip to PR was good.. I enjoyed my friends and family and really didn't worry TOO much about what I ate.

Came back and have been eating kind of whatever I want and per my signature line, I'm 1 pound over LDW but not really doing a correction day.. because I just don't feel like it.

I've been testing my limits, sort of and on NYD, S and I tore into a Brie en croute, made a pork loin roast or something.. had mac and cheese, creamed spinach, ice cream, bread, croissants.. it was a pretty decadent day... and I was only up .6 the next day. So it feels good to eat "bad things" and not be terrified. I go back to work on Monday, so starting tomrrow, I'll work on getting back into range.

OH and my fitbit arrived. It's AWESOME.
I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who is interested in tracking their calories burned, sleep patterns, steps taken, etc.

I guess it's time I venture out? Or at least think about it. I haven't been home since getting back to LA and I GUESS I should buy groceries and stuff. I hate getting back to real life.

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Years! xo

Good seeing you back, Keila! Glad you had a good visit with family.
It is a tad difficult to get back to routine, especially since we've had so much fun.....but, then again, we've made good memories.

Originally Posted by traceym1

Hi everyone,
I survived my first day of low calories. I lost 5.4 pounds this morning. Yes, I was hungry but I also tend to wait forever to eat. And I figure after eating lots your stomach is in shock with only few calories, so I figure I will adjust. I am curious, why is mineral oil allowed. Thank goodness because I relyed on my baby lotion for my hands at work last night but just curious.

tracey

Great reduction, Tracey.
Someone else will chime in cause I didn't have to use the mineral oil, as I live in Florida, and the humidity here allowed my hands to stay rather moist...there were times I did use a moisture (water-based) spray that Barbara recommended, but it's put away right now, and don't remember the name.

[KMM]

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

Hey Hottie! It's amazing that you did all that travel and are still within range! Hooray!! Welcome back!

Hiii! Juuuust barely outside range but who's counting.
and look at you.. 10 pounds down?? Good job.

Originally Posted by traceym1

Hi everyone,
I survived my first day of low calories. I lost 5.4 pounds this morning. Yes, I was hungry but I also tend to wait forever to eat. And I figure after eating lots your stomach is in shock with only few calories, so I figure I will adjust. I am curious, why is mineral oil allowed. Thank goodness because I relyed on my baby lotion for my hands at work last night but just curious.

tracey

They say it's because mineral oil doesn't get absorbed.

Originally Posted by Brown

Injections.

Definitely worth the $100 then?

Yes. I have literally not done anything today. It's priceless to know that the tracker says I've burned 888 calories since midnight. Of course, I know this can't be 100% accurate but to just have a trustworthy ballpark is incredible to me.

And hi Gracie!
In actually looking forward to a more regular routine. Although good lord do I love being lazy. It looks like today might be a half correction day. I have a massage at 7:30 and I'm not hungry. Maybe I'll just have two shakes for the rest if the day.

[Ragdoll24]

Originally Posted by KMM

Hi Guys and Happy New Year!

I'm back at home.. got back NYE actually (well, at 11:30 pm on NYE because my stupid flight out of Miami was late) and have been ignoring most forms of communication.

My trip to PR was good.. I enjoyed my friends and family and really didn't worry TOO much about what I ate.

Came back and have been eating kind of whatever I want and per my signature line, I'm 1 pound over LDW but not really doing a correction day.. because I just don't feel like it.

I've been testing my limits, sort of and on NYD, S and I tore into a Brie en croute, made a pork loin roast or something.. had mac and cheese, creamed spinach, ice cream, bread, croissants.. it was a pretty decadent day... and I was only up .6 the next day. So it feels good to eat "bad things" and not be terrified. I go back to work on Monday, so starting tomrrow, I'll work on getting back into range.

OH and my fitbit arrived. It's AWESOME.
I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who is interested in tracking their calories burned, sleep patterns, steps taken, etc.

I guess it's time I venture out? Or at least think about it. I haven't been home since getting back to LA and I GUESS I should buy groceries and stuff. I hate getting back to real life.

Hope everyone had a wonderful New Years! xo

Welcome back & happy New Year Keila. It's great that you are only a smidge about your range and you had the good sense to test the boundries, I'm proud of you. Enjoy your shakes if that's what you decide on for today.

Originally Posted by traceym1

Hi everyone,
I survived my first day of low calories. I lost 5.4 pounds this morning. Yes, I was hungry but I also tend to wait forever to eat. And I figure after eating lots your stomach is in shock with only few calories, so I figure I will adjust. I am curious, why is mineral oil allowed. Thank goodness because I relyed on my baby lotion for my hands at work last night but just curious.

tracey

Awesome release of 5.4 lbs. Tracey, good going.

Gracie. Had a pleasant chat with Peter this morning. He sounds great, like he's back to normal.

[Chelangal]

Originally Posted by gilbabe75

Thank you Chelangel. I'm still a little confused though. I read pounds and inches but its not really sinking in. I have not been to the WL Center yet because I don't have the money. What is it they do differently than the way it was intended by Dr. Simmeon? I notice he was giving daily injections. Are most of you doing the nasal or sublingual? I appreciate everyone's insight as I'm not finding as much information online as I had hoped.

I have done homeopathic drops and spray (I HATE needles - I don't care how tiny or short they are!!!!). What information in particular are you looking for? What is not sinking in as you read P & I (trust me ALOT didn't sink in for me--sort of learned as I adventured out in the world of HCG done Dr. S's way). Ask those ? and let's see if we can help clear your confusion.

[Chelangal]

Originally Posted by traceym1

Hi everyone,
I survived my first day of low calories. I lost 5.4 pounds this morning. Yes, I was hungry but I also tend to wait forever to eat. And I figure after eating lots your stomach is in shock with only few calories, so I figure I will adjust. I am curious, why is mineral oil allowed. Thank goodness because I relyed on my baby lotion for my hands at work last night but just curious.

tracey

Because Dr. Simeon said so!!! How's that for an answer...but it is the truth.

[Dizzybell]

Originally Posted by KMM

Hiii! Juuuust barely outside range but who's counting.

You said you were only 1 pound over LDW, or did you mean 1 pound over the 2 pound range?

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by traceym1

Hi everyone,
I survived my first day of low calories. I lost 5.4 pounds this morning. Yes, I was hungry but I also tend to wait forever to eat. And I figure after eating lots your stomach is in shock with only few calories, so I figure I will adjust. I am curious, why is mineral oil allowed. Thank goodness because I relyed on my baby lotion for my hands at work last night but just curious.

tracey

there have been MONTHS working my bottom off that i haven't lost 5 pounds!! isn't it incredible?? and without exercise!! makes even the whole 3 weeks worth it! but you will lose more! like a previous poster sais. unwrapping a present every MORNING!! whoo hoo!! great job!

[KMM]

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

You said you were only 1 pound over LDW, or did you mean 1 pound over the 2 pound range?

Over range... Oopsie! :blush:

[gilbabe75]

I'm really curious as to the differences in forms and what a WL center vs. just getting the homeopathic and following the eating plan is. I'm trying to do Atkins induction today since I have no way to buy the hCG and it sucks LOL I'm not used to eating this much. I know there has to be some high cal days on Simeons and I'm not sure about that either.

[Dizzybell]

Originally Posted by KMM

Over range... Oopsie! :blush:

Eh....that's nothing, and so impressive with all your travel!

[katypillar]

Originally Posted by Meme1211

Hi Tracey. This is a correction round for me. I screwed up my stabilization phase in the last round with all of my cheats and was gaining like crazy. The correction days would get rid of the gains for a day or two bt the pounds came back. So I decided to do another round rather than continue with all of those correction days. It has definitely taught me the super importance of P3 (maybe the most important phase where no cheats should be allowed in ordr o reset the hypothalamus correctly). I am really hoping to do a better job this P3 coming up.

Sharon,

I've been on more diets than I can count, and though they have been successful at getting the weight off, keeping it off has been more of a struggle; I've never "gained it all back" but it always creeps up until i am 5-10 lbs over my low weight. I get embarrassed at my "failure" and usually slink away, never to be seen again.

You have been a great example of "dusting off and climbing back on the horse", and I thank you for being so open and honest about your situation. It helps me know that I can depend on the group for support even when I screw up.

kate

[katypillar]

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

I love this, Melissa!! Those non-scale victories are SO gratifying!!

Dizzy,

I forgot to mention how much I LOVE your new pix. You are so beautiful!

kate

[KMM]

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

Eh....that's nothing, and so impressive with all your travel!

Totally!

And thanks Barbara!
I had a shake but am meeting up with a friend for an early dinner.
I'll have eggs (the all day food!) or a salad. (and a drink!)

[katypillar]

Originally Posted by gilbabe75

Hi Brown,

Are you going to a center? I was looking at a trim you center but they don't post much online about it.

Gilbabe,

I hate to see you spend your hard earned money to go through a clinic, especially since it seems (from your posts) that money is tight right now.

In my opinion (which is worth very little, but hey...) you should try the cheap route first and only go through a clinic if that doesn't suit you.

You can get the hhcg drops for sublingual use for less than $30 a bottle; you may even be able to get it locally. Even in the small city I live in, the naturopathic store sells a 2 oz bottle for $21 and there's NO shipping.

We will be happy to help!

kate

[gilbabe75]

Thank you!!

[mlilly11]

Just enjoyed my Outback loading for all of you. Aussie cheese fries are like a heart attack served on a plate. It's been hard to get all of my food down today. And Bernice has been keeping me company, which I suppose I should enjoy for the next few days- I'm sure our visits will be few and far between by the end of the week.

Wishing you all big losses for the am!

[traceym1]

Thanks everyone. I found after I ate my first meal today (fish and tomatoes and strawberries) I was very satisfied and have yet to have dinner. That surprises me because usually if I eat healthy low carb fat really satisfies me. It must be the hcg. I do so look forward to when I can add my teaspoon of oil supplement back into my diet. I bought some veal at the supermarket today but need some recipes for it. Any ideas? I think right now I will have a veal burger and an apple baked with cinnamen and stevia. I will do some exercise and go to bed.

Thanks so much ladies.

sharon,
I will look forward to how you fare with stabiliation as I am tired of regaining and feeling lousey.
Tracey

[isurrender]

Originally Posted by Dizzybell

2009: On my final day of R1 I'd lost 46.4 lbs.
2010: Goal is to lose 64-74 more lbs, depending on how I look and feel

And so it shall be!!

i have never heard of a woman losing 46 lbs on one round! i lost 26 my first round and was slightly disappointed... i am on round 2 this time and seeking inspiration, as it has been hard to get started again. i maintained a long time (for me) but during holidays just went wild and gained 10 lbs. i long to reach 130 or even 140 from 176... is that possible in one round?!?!?!?!? now you have my attention! i am on day 2 and expected to lose like 5 lbs already but have not...

i am tempted to use hcg and just do protein powder with no apples or breadsticks that tempt me... and i am kind of kicking myself for stopping when i was on a roll... this doing it in series seems counterproductive to me... im mad that i lost 26, gained 10, so at the end of a WHOLE series im only down 15 net and that's if i do it as well as last time which i hear is unlikely... thanks for listening...

[gilbabe75]

If someone would be so inclined.... could you give me an idea of what a "round" consists of when it comes to how often you take the hCG and what type of calorie counts/foods you are eating? Just to get an overview. Reading pounds and inches was a bit confusing.

[mlilly11]

Originally Posted by gilbabe75

If someone would be so inclined.... could you give me an idea of what a "round" consists of when it comes to how often you take the hCG and what type of calorie counts/foods you are eating? Just to get an overview. Reading pounds and inches was a bit confusing.

P&I covers it all pretty clearly. You can do a 40 day round, or 23 day round of hcg. The phase where you are taking doses of hcg is Phase 2 or P2, then you enter Phase 3 to stabilize, which is a slow addition of fats. A lot of info is out there. Do some google searches, read some blogs, even searching through some of videos on youtube are extremely helpful.

[isurrender]

i am pulling out all the stops this round to get the very most out of round 2... i am using the 5k vials but only for 20 days then throw it out and start a fresh one. i am doing 175 iu hoping that will help. i did not start the day after my period which might prove problematic but i wanted to just get started in the new year. i thinnk i will forfeit the breadsticks as i was too tempted to have more than just the one per meal. any other proven shortcuts that might make r2 really really effective? id ADORE releasing 30+!!!!! is it possible?!?!?!?!? thanks all~

[mlilly11]

Originally Posted by isurrender

i am pulling out all the stops this round to get the very most out of round 2... i am using the 5k vials but only for 20 days then throw it out and start a fresh one. i am doing 175 iu hoping that will help. i did not start the day after my period which might prove problematic but i wanted to just get started in the new year. i thinnk i will forfeit the breadsticks as i was too tempted to have more than just the one per meal. any other proven shortcuts that might make r2 really really effective? id ADORE releasing 30+!!!!! is it possible?!?!?!?!? thanks all~

Be careful cutting out too many apples or breadsticks. Some have had trouble stabilizing in P3 when they haven't had the carbs. You WILL have success on this diet, however much it is.

[Dizzybell]

Originally Posted by isurrender

i have never heard of a woman losing 46 lbs on one round!
i am tempted to use hcg and just do protein powder with no apples or breadsticks that tempt me...

I did 36 days, then took a 10 day planned interruption, then did another 27 days, so my round was a total of 53 days (or close to that...I'm going off memory here ).
I would encourage you to do the protocol as it is written. People who have the most success are those who follow the protocol as Dr. S wrote it. It's only 23-40 days. You can do it!

Originally Posted by gilbabe75

If someone would be so inclined.... could you give me an idea of what a "round" consists of when it comes to how often you take the hCG and what type of calorie counts/foods you are eating? Just to get an overview. Reading pounds and inches was a bit confusing.

A "round" is when you complete Phases 2 through 4. You take the HcG only during Phase 2, which is when you are on the VLCD consisting of 500 calories.
I am on day 3 of VLCD and today I ate this:
1 apple
100 g chicken, grilled
1 cup celery
(I cut up the apple, chicken and celery, tossed it with apple cider vinegar and stevia and ate it like a salad)
1 grassini
100 g chicken, grilled (not supposed to eat the same protein twice in one day but it's all I had)
1 cup asparagus
100 grams strawberries
1 grassini

I take 10 drops (I use homeopathic HcG) 3x a day, with nothing to eat or drink 30 minutes before or after.

Does that help?

[Dizzybell]

Originally Posted by isurrender

i thinnk i will forfeit the breadsticks as i was too tempted to have more than just the one per meal. any other proven shortcuts that might make r2 really really effective? id ADORE releasing 30+!!!!! is it possible?!?!?!?!? thanks all~

Sorry, there are no short cuts. Don't mess with protocol...it was written as is for a reason. If you cut out fruit and breadsticks you may become carb sensitive which will really make P3 and P4 difficult.

[isurrender]

thank you soooo much for your reply dizzybell! i was feeling huuuuuge and restarted right in the mniddle of the holidays as i just wanted to drop some for the parties and i did drop like 5 in 10 days (nothing like the 15 in 10 days of r1!) and got too discouraged and stopped. thats when i mostly put on all the weight from my last round... they arent kidding about dont dare load with hcg in your system!

so i am doing my start now - i am just sooo impreessed with your success! wow - i am short on time - it is really hard for me to have a social life on this protocol so i am thinking of doing what you did taking only a 10 day bereak and just get this weight off once and for all!... i'll see how it goes. thanks so much for your insights!