Simeon's protocol (HCG Diet) February 2010 THREAD

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by jpollock

So I don't know what to do. My copy of P&I is on the way but until then I've really messed up. I've still been doing the drops but the last couple of days I've had dinner with my parents and dad is one of those meat and potatoes kinda guys. Well, I had no will power and just ate with everyone else. I don't know what to do now. Any advice is appreciated.
Jessica

If you are going to eat normally you should stop the drops, they are adding 1500-4000 calories on top of everything else you eat. You can google Pounds & Inches and download it for free on-line. Good luck.

[KMorris76058]

Originally Posted by jpollock

So I don't know what to do. My copy of P&I is on the way but until then I've really messed up. I've still been doing the drops but the last couple of days I've had dinner with my parents and dad is one of those meat and potatoes kinda guys. Well, I had no will power and just ate with everyone else. I don't know what to do now. Any advice is appreciated.
Jessica

I'm sorry you are having such a tough time. Today is a new day, forget about the past. Stay intentional. You can do this! I know you won't be sorry. Just stick to protocol. You will be glad you did.

[lorettahd]

Originally Posted by 40winks

Hi everyone,
I'm down .8 this morning and have reached my first goal of 25 pounds lost! I'm giddy with joy!!!

Before hearing about HCG, I'd never have believed that I could start at 262.2 and weight 236.8 just 32 days later -- and feel great the whole time! HCG is heaven on earth.

Hope everyone is having a thrilling Thursday.

congratulations, that is wonderful

[jpollock]

Thanks you guys, I didn't know if because of those days I'd have to do something to make up for them. But back in the saddle today. I spoke with my mom and she's going help me when I'm over there. (I usually stay for dinner there every night since my hubby works out of town and they watch my daughter while I work) But I've packed my stuff for intentional eating and should be good to go. At least I didn't gain anything over those couple of days. I'm now at 265.6, just bumming that I could have lost more.

[KMorris76058]

Originally Posted by jpollock

Thanks you guys, I didn't know if because of those days I'd have to do something to make up for them. But back in the saddle today. I spoke with my mom and she's going help me when I'm over there. (I usually stay for dinner there every night since my hubby works out of town and they watch my daughter while I work) But I've packed my stuff for intentional eating and should be good to go. At least I didn't gain anything over those couple of days. I'm now at 265.6, just bumming that I could have lost more.

Good for you. You are VERY lucky you didn't gain. In my first round, I cheated once for dinner, and I gained 4lbs! Then, it took almost 2 weeks to loose those 4lbs and finally get back to losing. I learned my lesson! It just isn't worth it. Now, if I could just stay intentional in P3! That is where I am having a hard time...

[deedeetv]

Hey all! I've been MIA for a while. I am two days away from P3 and a bit nervous! There isn't much help in P&I on P3. I am 29 pounds down! Woohoo! I'm just hoping that I can stabilize in P3 and I don't mess up what I've done.

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by deedeetv

Hey all! I've been MIA for a while. I am two days away from P3 and a bit nervous! There isn't much help in P&I on P3. I am 29 pounds down! Woohoo! I'm just hoping that I can stabilize in P3 and I don't mess up what I've done.

hang in there my son and husband have stabilized beautifully in both rounds of P3

40 winks Hi everyone,
I'm down .8 this morning and have reached my first goal of 25 pounds lost! I'm giddy with joy!!!

Before hearing about HCG, I'd never have believed that I could start at 262.2 and weight 236.8 just 32 days later -- and feel great the whole time! HCG is heaven on earth.

Hope everyone is having a thrilling Thursday.

wow 25 pounds is awesome!!! ROCKING it! are you headed into P3?

[AlittleStar]

Deedeetv... am I reading your comments correctly? You have lost 29 pounds since starting R1 in Jan? If so...wow thats so impressive. Great job ! I am starting in the next week... (as soon as my hcg gets here).. and your stats give me great hope !

[deedeetv]

Originally Posted by AlittleStar

Deedeetv... am I reading your comments correctly? You have lost 29 pounds since starting R1 in Jan? If so...wow thats so impressive. Great job ! I am starting in the next week... (as soon as my hcg gets here).. and your stats give me great hope !

THANKS!! Yep, those are my stats! My first VLCD was 1/10/2010 and I tried to be super-careful, with no cheats, and come to LCF for support. My last injection weight (LIW) was 184.1 yesterday and I'm at 183.6 today, which equals 29 pounds down since 1/10!

That's part of the reason I'm so worried about P3...don't want to go backwards.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by deedeetv

THANKS!! Yep, those are my stats! My first VLCD was 1/10/2010 and I tried to be super-careful, with no cheats, and come to LCF for support. My last injection weight (LIW) was 184.1 yesterday and I'm at 183.6 today, which equals 29 pounds down since 1/10!

That's part of the reason I'm so worried about P3...don't want to go backwards.

Great job! You'll be fine in P3 if you just follow protocol to a "T". I think I had to do 3 correction days in P3, not too bad. The best advice is to just keep things simple - meat, eggs, cheese, veggies, etc. It's when I started eated 6 cream cheese muffins in a day that I started having troubles I did actually eat some sugar free chocolate and Atkins bars and my body seemed okay with it.

[deedeetv]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

hang in there my son and husband have stabilized beautifully in both rounds of P3

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm hoping I can stabilize like they did!

[deedeetv]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Great job! You'll be fine in P3 if you just follow protocol to a "T". I think I had to do 3 correction days in P3, not too bad. The best advice is to just keep things simple - meat, eggs, cheese, veggies, etc. It's when I started eated 6 cream cheese muffins in a day that I started having troubles I did actually eat some sugar free chocolate and Atkins bars and my body seemed okay with it.

Thanks. I just don't do as well without strict guidelines. If I just had a calorie and carb limit or other nutritional stat guidelines, I'd feel much better.

Mmmm...cream cheese muffins sound so yum! Must remember not to eat 6.

[debkeversole]

really slow in here today

got a weeks worth of protein cooked up and in the freezer chicken, shrimp and tilapia..gonna TRY not to have beef this time and am really a scaredy cat about going solo but my guys are great and will help me all they can i am cutting my P4 short this round to go back on P2 because i still am having wild fluctuations day to day on my weight

Thank you so much Grizzy for everything you have done for me! i got the wound wash today!(first time we have been out of the house in a week)
MONDAY is the day everyone keep your fingers crossed
and oh yeah they are having school here tomorrow when my DS14 could have went on a trip to Knoxville with my DH and i(he has a VA medical appt and that is a big trip for us)

[Bob1956]

Good morning All. Today is R3P3D16, and my weight today is 181 lbs., a 1.5 lb. loss from yesterday. The Bizinator at Bootcamp told me to lower my protein and up my fats, so I cut out my cold cuts (protein), and added nuts (high fat, low protein). Result 1.5 lb. loss, never though adding fat would help me lose, never in a million years. Today I will use a similar diet and see what happens. Gotta go now.

Everyone have a great and INTENTIONAL day.

[cleoland]

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Good morning All. Today is R3P3D16, and my weight today is 181 lbs., a 1.5 lb. loss from yesterday. The Bizinator at Bootcamp told me to lower my protein and up my fats, so I cut out my cold cuts (protein), and added nuts (high fat, low protein). Result 1.5 lb. loss, never though adding fat would help me lose, never in a million years. Today I will use a similar diet and see what happens. Gotta go now.

Everyone have a great and INTENTIONAL day.

Bob congratulation on your loss 1.5 lb WOW and Thank you for the information.

[cleoland]

Good Morning, sorry I have been out of the forums for a while. A few things I gained 2.7 pounds and tried the egg day because of my medication I couldn't do the steak day. Didn't work, didn't lose anything at all. I had 6 eggs, 1 slice of cheese and a bit of mayo no sugar and coffee with cream all day like 4 cups. Not sure if the cream did it. I took a break on P2 to take the medications and was planning to re-start P2 before 14 days but I was told yesterday I need surgery on Monday so no point to start the shots yet. Very frustrated, cried yesterday all morning. So I asked the clinic I go and they told me to just do 1 loading day when I re-start hopefully sometime next week. I have many questions, do you think my cheese was the problem or the cream. I had cream on my coffee yesterday (and also had like 3 cups) with eggs for breakfast, filet mignon with avocado and tomatoe for lunch, lobster for dinner and I was still hungry so I had 2 fried eggs with like 5 bacon organic without nitrate for dinner and I didn't gain any weight. So I don't think is the cream I think I may have a problem with the cheese. I still need to lose like 25 pounds and I was hoping when I re-start I can lose it all. I was told minimum of 21 days but I wanted to go for as long as it takes to lose all 25 pounds. Any thoughts... I will try to do a high protein diet today.

[cleoland]

Originally Posted by deedeetv

Hey all! I've been MIA for a while. I am two days away from P3 and a bit nervous! There isn't much help in P&I on P3. I am 29 pounds down! Woohoo! I'm just hoping that I can stabilize in P3 and I don't mess up what I've done.

Deedee Congratulations 29 pounds is a lot.

[FitAtForty]

good morning to all and tk goodness it is finally Friday!! This has been one long grueling week for me.... well the scale showed a little loss .4 I'll take it beggers can't be choosy and better than a gain like yesterday so I'll take it and keep plugging along- I am nearing the end of my 40 day protocol next Thurs so hope to maybe get a couple more off by then- we shall see... Anyhow offf or now good day to all and hope your scale is your friend today... till next time- lets be strong & stay intentional !!

[FitAtForty]

BOB- wow congrats that is totally awesome- good for you- who would have thunk huh?!?!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by jpollock

So I don't know what to do. My copy of P&I is on the way but until then I've really messed up. I've still been doing the drops but the last couple of days I've had dinner with my parents and dad is one of those meat and potatoes kinda guys. Well, I had no will power and just ate with everyone else. I don't know what to do now. Any advice is appreciated.
Jessica

Where are you getting a copy of P&I??? I sure hope you did NOT pay for it because it is on the web for free!! Just google and you will find it. You have to be determined on this plan to follow exactly the directions in it otherwise you will gain weight and worse off will NOT maintain the loss when done. I have a family of 6 and I am the only one who is on this plan. I cook for my family while on P2--I even baked some Valentine cupcakes!! Not even a lick of my finger when the frosting got on them. I posted about the spaghetti dinner I made for them too. The smells were just too much, but I perservered!!! If I can do this anyone can!! I just kept thinking about how I wanted to be lower on the scale the next day as well as skinnnier!!! It worked for me!! Good luck!!!!! I have come to the realization it is a mental thing as well as a food thing. You have to work on your mind as well as your food prep. Bring your dinner/food with you where ever you go. I was out of the house for 2 meals yesterday and brought my food with me. I was prepared. You should be making some of your food ahead of time so you don't have the excuse of "I just didn't have time to prepare my food".

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by deedeetv

Thanks. I just don't do as well without strict guidelines. If I just had a calorie and carb limit or other nutritional stat guidelines, I'd feel much better.

Mmmm...cream cheese muffins sound so yum! Must remember not to eat 6.

Here is a link to a thread Lindy started for P3:

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ot...-hcg-diet.html

Very helpful information in there!!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

really slow in here today

got a weeks worth of protein cooked up and in the freezer chicken, shrimp and tilapia..gonna TRY not to have beef this time and am really a scaredy cat about going solo but my guys are great and will help me all they can i am cutting my P4 short this round to go back on P2 because i still am having wild fluctuations day to day on my weight

Thank you so much Grizzy for everything you have done for me! i got the wound wash today!(first time we have been out of the house in a week)
MONDAY is the day everyone keep your fingers crossed
and oh yeah they are having school here tomorrow when my DS14 could have went on a trip to Knoxville with my DH and i(he has a VA medical appt and that is a big trip for us)

Sweetie

You know where to find us!!! I have to cook today. I am out of my stash of P2 foods and I have to work every day this weekend!! I have chicken, ground beef and fish thawing. I will be busy today. I have to cut up my cabbage and make those radishes too!! I have had a sore throat this week and have included in my day some chicken broth. I has not effected my losses, I am actually losing so much it is scary!!, and I will continue to include it. It makes a tasty meal!!! I add garlic to it so it will kill whatever is in my throat. I am surprised you are starting the rx--why did you decide to switch? Curious minds and all.... Have a great weekend!!!! Happy loading and have a great next week on P2!!! I know you can do it!!!

[dawnyama]

Vlcd # 11 118.6


Wow!!! I am still in shock! Down .6 today!!! I have looked at my total weight loss since beginning hcg. I was motivated by Em's numbers when she posted she is this close to 40 pounds down. I am 36.4 pounds down from when I started back in May of 2009. I never imagined I could get this far down. I am amazed at the inches gone and my shape that has resulted in the hcg taking the abnormal fat. I am very pleased!! Happy Friday!!!

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Vlcd # 11 118.6


Wow!!! I am still in shock! Down .6 today!!! I have looked at my total weight loss since beginning hcg. I was motivated by Em's numbers when she posted she is this close to 40 pounds down. I am 36.4 pounds down from when I started back in May of 2009. I never imagined I could get this far down. I am amazed at the inches gone and my shape that has resulted in the hcg taking the abnormal fat. I am very pleased!! Happy Friday!!!

That is awesome Dawn!!!!

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by FitAtForty

good morning to all and tk goodness it is finally Friday!! This has been one long grueling week for me.... well the scale showed a little loss .4 I'll take it beggers can't be choosy and better than a gain like yesterday so I'll take it and keep plugging along- I am nearing the end of my 40 day protocol next Thurs so hope to maybe get a couple more off by then- we shall see... Anyhow offf or now good day to all and hope your scale is your friend today... till next time- lets be strong & stay intentional !!

You have done very well with this protocol!!! You should plan a nice "me day" where you reward yourself (without food!) - like a pedicure, manicure, massage or something! (after P2 of course!)

[obraxton]

Originally Posted by KMorris76058

Good for you. You are VERY lucky you didn't gain. In my first round, I cheated once for dinner, and I gained 4lbs! Then, it took almost 2 weeks to loose those 4lbs and finally get back to losing. I learned my lesson! It just isn't worth it. Now, if I could just stay intentional in P3! That is where I am having a hard time...

Glad I read your post b4 i started P2...

[KMorris76058]

Originally Posted by Bob1956

Good morning All. Today is R3P3D16, and my weight today is 181 lbs., a 1.5 lb. loss from yesterday. The Bizinator at Bootcamp told me to lower my protein and up my fats, so I cut out my cold cuts (protein), and added nuts (high fat, low protein). Result 1.5 lb. loss, never though adding fat would help me lose, never in a million years. Today I will use a similar diet and see what happens. Gotta go now.

Everyone have a great and INTENTIONAL day.

Great job Bob!

Originally Posted by cleoland

Good Morning, sorry I have been out of the forums for a while. A few things I gained 2.7 pounds and tried the egg day because of my medication I couldn't do the steak day. Didn't work, didn't lose anything at all. I had 6 eggs, 1 slice of cheese and a bit of mayo no sugar and coffee with cream all day like 4 cups. Not sure if the cream did it. I took a break on P2 to take the medications and was planning to re-start P2 before 14 days but I was told yesterday I need surgery on Monday so no point to start the shots yet. Very frustrated, cried yesterday all morning. So I asked the clinic I go and they told me to just do 1 loading day when I re-start hopefully sometime next week. I have many questions, do you think my cheese was the problem or the cream. I had cream on my coffee yesterday (and also had like 3 cups) with eggs for breakfast, filet mignon with avocado and tomatoe for lunch, lobster for dinner and I was still hungry so I had 2 fried eggs with like 5 bacon organic without nitrate for dinner and I didn't gain any weight. So I don't think is the cream I think I may have a problem with the cheese. I still need to lose like 25 pounds and I was hoping when I re-start I can lose it all. I was told minimum of 21 days but I wanted to go for as long as it takes to lose all 25 pounds. Any thoughts... I will try to do a high protein diet today.

Sorry to hear you will have to go through surgery. I hope you have a speedy recovery!

Originally Posted by FitAtForty

good morning to all and tk goodness it is finally Friday!! This has been one long grueling week for me.... well the scale showed a little loss .4 I'll take it beggers can't be choosy and better than a gain like yesterday so I'll take it and keep plugging along- I am nearing the end of my 40 day protocol next Thurs so hope to maybe get a couple more off by then- we shall see... Anyhow offf or now good day to all and hope your scale is your friend today... till next time- lets be strong & stay intentional !!

Yay for the loss! Way to stay intentional!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Vlcd # 11 118.6


Wow!!! I am still in shock! Down .6 today!!! I have looked at my total weight loss since beginning hcg. I was motivated by Em's numbers when she posted she is this close to 40 pounds down. I am 36.4 pounds down from when I started back in May of 2009. I never imagined I could get this far down. I am amazed at the inches gone and my shape that has resulted in the hcg taking the abnormal fat. I am very pleased!! Happy Friday!!!

Great job! Happy Friday to you as well!

[KMorris76058]

Originally Posted by obraxton

Glad I read your post b4 i started P2...

Good! I would hate for anyone else to learn the hard way!
When are you starting P2?

BTW, I love your picture! So precious.

[obraxton]

Okay, hi I'm Dessa and I'm on P1D2. Finally decided to go for it after several months of contemplation (thanks, Gracie). I'm very nervous about it not working. Not really concerned about not being able to complete it b/c I've done much more restrictive things in my quest for thinness, and mostly to no avail.

My goal for 2010 is to lose 100lbs. If the first round works, I will definitely continue through to goal and follow with LC lower fat maintenance as a WOL.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by obraxton

Okay, hi I'm Dessa and I'm on P1D2. Finally decided to go for it after several months of contemplation (thanks, Gracie). I'm very nervous about it not working. Not really concerned about not being able to complete it b/c I've done much more restrictive things in my quest for thinness, and mostly to no avail.

My goal for 2010 is to lose 100lbs. If the first round works, I will definitely continue through to goal and follow with LC lower fat maintenance as a WOL.

Hi Dessa! So, you are on your second load day? Oh, please have a big raspberry filled jelly donut for me You're gonna do great! I know you have made it through fasts before - this will be cake compared to that! The hcg totally curbs your hunger. I will be here for you - you're gonna do great! 100 pounds is totally doable - I would say 4 rounds at 25 pounds per round. If you do a 40 day round, the average loss is 34 pounds - so you could lose it in 3 rounds. I do short rounds usually because I seem to think in 3 week intervals! LOL