Simeons HCG Protocol -- MARCH 2010

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by asia12mb

Hello everyone!

I used to post here a while back on the original HCG thread. I started HCG in November 2008. My highest weight was 225 pounds. I lost a little doing low carb and then started HCG. After my first loading, I was 217 pounds. I did the protocol in phases up to May of 2009 and I lost over 60 pounds. I have been maintaining between 149(LDW) and 156 since last year. I am now starting a new round with the hubby. I am currently loading and will start VLCD #1 either tomorrow or Friday. My goal is to reach somewhere in the 130s which I have never been in my whole adult life. I would like this to be officially my last round and not have to do two short rounds, but I'll see how things progress.

If any newbies to HCG have any questions, I will happy to help out if I can. I did sublingual for the 60 pounds that I lost, but I decided to do HHCG for this round with the hubs. I'm not that familiar with HHCG, but I decided to try it because of all the success stories.
I'm looking forward to meeting all of you. The old thread was a great motivator and I'm happy that this thread(topic) is still going strong!

Wow, you have done great!!! I've done the hhcg and have had awesome results as well. I don't experience any hunger and I can tell that the hcg is working immediately. I use the spray this round but my first round I used the drops.

Originally Posted by debkeversole

once you have been dosing a couple of days i think that time factor will be ok do you have to work 5 days a week? why can't you take the bottle to work?? i kept one on my nightstand and one in my purse!

When I used the drops I actually just kept them in the inside zipper of my purse. I figured it's dark and cool in there!

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Hello guys n gals.

I've been doing Atkins since Jan. 18 will minimal results [this is my second go round with Atkins] and lately everywhere I turn it seems I'm reading about the HCG program. I decided to research this and have been reading the book POUNDS AND INCHES [about half way through it, dang it is LONG!], reading all the posts I can find here and reading articles and watching youtube vids about it!

I'm about 99% sure I'm gonna go for it and have tentatively decided on April 8 to start. Seems it takes a lot of planning and preparation and I still haven't found where I want to purchase the drops or spray. What's the diff, anyone know? Would a 'kit' be best since I've never done this before? It program seems quite detailed and exact and I don't want to screw it up.

I've got over 100lbs to lose which will be a long journey and many 'rounds'. If anyone has lost or is losing that amount of weight, I'd love to hear about it.

So, just lurking and learning for now and saying HELLO!


Marci

Hi Marcy! I can tell you that I used the drops for my first round and the spray for this round. By far I like the spray better. I keep it in my nightstand and dose as soon as I wake up and then when I get home from work. You only have to dose 2 times a day. With the drops it's 3 times a day and I would sometimes forget at work if became busy. They both work equally well though - to me the spray was just more convenient.

Also, there really isn't that much preparation to do this! Just go on one good grocery shopping and you'll be ready. I can even supply you a list:

3 lb. bag of chicken breast tenders (frozen)
95-97% lean ground meat
steak
tilapia/cod
shrimp
crab meat
eggs ( I use on occasion)

asparagus
lettuce
tomatoes
onions
radishes

strawberries (frozen or fresh)
apples
grapefruit

melba toast
grissini

Also, you'll want to get yourself so yummy herbal teas - they keep your mouth and mind busy!

Good luck and I'm glad you decided to do this!!!

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by Nicolope

I just ordered my first hhcg order...the drops. I'm excited to give this a try! It looks sooooo promising.

Does anyone know if there's a thread or post listing info for people who are just getting started?

Thanks so much! I look forward to the journey!!

Awesome! You're gonna LOVE your results. As for make-up, I bought some foundation that is oil-free and natural. You can use blush, eyeliner, lip gloss too. You can find lots of oil-free, natural make-up even at Wal-mart - just check the ingredients.

[HaleysNana]

Originally Posted by JustKim

holy cow! day 2 and down 4 pounds! I am a tad excited!

How much did you gain during your load days? I'm on P2D1 today and I'm up 2 lbs from the loading days so I'm anxious to see what tomorrow holds. About to go have my apple!

[JustKim]

Originally Posted by HaleysNana

How much did you gain during your load days? I'm on P2D1 today and I'm up 2 lbs from the loading days so I'm anxious to see what tomorrow holds. About to go have my apple!

Today was my first weigh in day. I weighed before I started and then today...so heck could have lost more then if I had gained from my load.

[asia12mb]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

to Hcg!!! I am so glad you have decided to give this a try!! I have seen you post elsewhere and want to shout to everyone who is "stuck" to give this a try! I decided to give it 2 weeks (just like Atkins asks for his plan) and after I lost my loading weight on the very first day I was hooked. Now, 40 pounds later I am psyched with my tiny new body and results I have gotten. No sagging skin and my son is amazed with my arm physique!!! You can actually see my muscles--and this was all done without exercise!!! This is the only thread on LCFs for Hcg so no threads for those who are just starting. Just post here and your questions will get answered (eventually!!). Good luck and hope your wait for your Hhcg is a short one. Once I ordered I could NOT wait to start!! I wanted to start sooner than NOW!!!

Dawn, You're success is great! I'm looking forward for this round, because I have major issues with my arms. I hold a lot of weight in the arms(genetic). I am hoping this will be one of the main places that gets reshaped.
Congrats!

[asia12mb]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

should be just fine in your lunch box!! i don't see where keeping it in the fridge would be a problem and sure would help you not having to go so long between times!



we do have a sticky at the top of this section with great recipes! the ones labeled P2 are the ones for while you are dosing! my post #53 in this thread has a few tips for starting out
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ot...ipes-only.html


OWN that excitement!! whoohoo! 4 pounds! remember when we were very happy for 4 pounds down in a month???? this can get you spoiled QUICK!!!*happy dancing with you*



i m UP .4 this morning but Bernice has been a no show and i think those fat cells KNEW i wanted to go into virgin territory! but we are going to show them! already had 32 oz of water and am sipping my yerbe mate tea!! i will make it past LDW tomorrow or the next day! i am determined!
hi there Dawn and Bob!!

Thanks. That's what I am going to do. I don't think the cold should effect it.

[smilekishin]

Hello guys,
I have released 1.6 today and it's my VLCD#4 and I'm pumped up. about the make-up, I use bare mineral and it works fine with me. Nuetrogena has oil-free lotion works fine cause my sister uses them.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by 40winks

At the end of phase 2, is my "final weight" what I weighed on the last day I took the HCG or the last day I did VLCD? I had based my weight loss stats on my last VLCD weight, and I ask because I just read this in P&I:

"As long as their weight stays within two pounds of the weight reached on the day of the last injection, patients should take no notice of any increase but the moment the scale goes beyond two pounds, even if this is only a few ounces, they must on that same day entirely skip breakfast and lunch but take plenty to drink. In the evening they must eat a huge steak with only an apple or a raw tomato."

Thanks.

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40winks
Start weight: 262.2
Last Day Weight: 233.8
Now in Phase 3

40winks~ Your last injection/dose weight (LIW/LDW) is your weight the morning of your last dose day. Then you do either 48 hours (hhcg) or 72 hours (injections) with no dosing but still following the vlcd. The hhcg takes 48 hours to get out of our system and the injections take 72 hours. You use you LIW/LDW to figure out your 2 pound window. Say your LDW was 235 pounds, then you lose another 2 pounds in those final vlcd's. You use the 235 pounds as your LDW, so you window for P3 is from 233-237 pounds. I think Dr. Simeons did this so you have more cushion from your final vlcd's. If you go above the 237 pounds, you need to do a steak day or some kind of correction day, or strict P3 until you get back within your window. If you go below 233 pounds you need to up your calories and get back within your window. This is when your hypothalamus is resetting and it's very important to stay within that window. Good Luck and I hope I didn't confuse you!

[Nicolope]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

to Hcg!!! I am so glad you have decided to give this a try!! I have seen you post elsewhere and want to shout to everyone who is "stuck" to give this a try! I decided to give it 2 weeks (just like Atkins asks for his plan) and after I lost my loading weight on the very first day I was hooked. Now, 40 pounds later I am psyched with my tiny new body and results I have gotten. No sagging skin and my son is amazed with my arm physique!!! You can actually see my muscles--and this was all done without exercise!!! This is the only thread on LCFs for Hcg so no threads for those who are just starting. Just post here and your questions will get answered (eventually!!). Good luck and hope your wait for your Hhcg is a short one. Once I ordered I could NOT wait to start!! I wanted to start sooner than NOW!!!

Thanks so much!!! I can't wait to get it!!

Thanks everyone for the feedback on the makeup.

[GeneaX1]

I rememberd my 2nd shot today. Go me! Now I just have to make it through tomorrow - remember my shot and vlcd, and hopefully that will set me in my new routine.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by GeneaX1

I rememberd my 2nd shot today. Go me! Now I just have to make it through tomorrow - remember my shot and vlcd, and hopefully that will set me in my new routine.

I thought with injections it was just one per day?

[GeneaX1]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

I thought with injections it was just one per day?

It is. It's my second day of shots, hence my second shot. Sorry for the confusion. I'm just happy I remembered 2 days in a row.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by GeneaX1

It is. It's my second day of shots, hence my second shot. Sorry for the confusion. I'm just happy I remembered 2 days in a row.

Oh, okay! LOL

[Nicolope]

I'm just curious...

Have any of you lost more than 34 pounds in your first round and had to stop per Dr. Simeons protocol?

Also, I get that rounds are how many times you do the 23 or 40 days, but what are you guys referring to when you say phases? Or P1, P2, etc.

Thanks!!!

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by Nicolope

I'm just curious...

Have any of you lost more than 34 pounds in your first round and had to stop per Dr. Simeons protocol?

Also, I get that rounds are how many times you do the 23 or 40 days, but what are you guys referring to when you say phases? Or P1, P2, etc.

Thanks!!!

Phase 1 - 2 Loading Days
Phase 2 - 500 Calorie Days (VLCDs - Very Low Calorie Days)
Phase 3 - No sugar/ No starch - 3 weeks
Phase 4 - Maintenance - adding back sugars/starches

For example, if someone says R1P2VLCD#3, they are in Round 1 and on Very Low Calorie Day #3 (Phase 2). Once you learn it it's like second nature!

[GeneaX1]

That's right except for phase 1. The "phases" actually come from Trudeau's book, which I think most people wouldn't really recommend reading (mostly advertisements) but the phase terminology does come in handy. Phase 1 was also Trudeau's idea. It was basically a month-long cleanse. Almost nobody does that, so no worries.

Oh - I'm willing to bet that some guys have hit that mark of 34 lbs, but most women wouldn't. I don't know if they stop at that point or not. I bet some do, some don't. I seem to lose about 30-35 lbs in a long round, which is actually really good. My tough part is the maintenance because I'm not as good about watching my weight for fluctuations as I should be, and my normal eating habits are terrible and that's been hard for me to break. The protocol has at least made me much more aware of them, which is helping me to learn to do better.

[obraxton]

Subscribing...forgot about looking for a March thread.

[WomanOfGod]

[QUOTE=Great Job!!! Seriously, someone called me "tiny" last week - I almost died laughing! I'm 190 pounds at 5'-7" tall but I guess the hcg is taking the fat from my worst body parts![/QUOTE]

Congratulations TINY! I figure I've been large for so long, when you lose almost 40 pounds it makes you look skinny!

[Selahgal]

Is there a January thread? Or did this start in February?



Marci

[GeneaX1]

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Is there a January thread? Or did this start in February?



Marci

Oh we go much further back than january. Just do a search across all threads for the term "hcg".

We were one giant thread for awhile before somebody decided we'd be better off with a monthly thread. I don't recall who, but it was a good idea. There's a hcg-friendly recipe thread too.

[WomanOfGod]

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Is there a January thread? Or did this start in February?

Hello Marci ~ there is a February thread....the HCG thread started all the way back in early 2009! It has taken me since December to read all of the threads and I'm still only up to last November But you learn so much from all of the threads from last year.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by WomanOfGod

Congratulations TINY! I figure I've been large for so long, when you lose almost 40 pounds it makes you look skinny!

Seriously though, I tried on a pair of size 12 jeans last week and they fit!! I was flabberghasted!

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by WomanOfGod

Hello Marci ~ there is a February thread....the HCG thread started all the way back in early 2009! It has taken me since December to read all of the threads and I'm still only up to last November But you learn so much from all of the threads from last year.

I searched all over here yesterday and only found the February thread. Are they called something else? Even did the 'hcg' search keyword.

Hey Marcia, love your name AND seeing the nick WOMAN OF GOD! Oh yeah, way cool!!!


Marci[a]

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by Selahgal

I searched all over here yesterday and only found the February thread. Are they called something else? Even did the 'hcg' search keyword.

Hey Marcia, love your name AND seeing the nick WOMAN OF GOD! Oh yeah, way cool!!!


Marci[a]

here is the dec thread they might not show up because they are closed

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ot...09-thread.html

and novembers
http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ot...09-thread.html

hth

here was the result of a quick search

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/se...archid=4291875

[GeneaX1]

The older threads are out there. You'll actually do better if you search using the term "Simeons Protocol". You'll get fewer hits so it will be easier to go through them.

[krissakris]

hey guys,

I'm so excited to be joining this group again. I brought some drops in January to start, but with tons of social events and starting a workout program, it would've been sabotage to try and do VLC for me. I'm doing my first loading day today, and I'm stuffed already. I've been stuck on the scale for a while, b/c I'm not a good dieter, but I'd love to finally lose this last 20lbs, and readjust my hypothalamus so I won't crave 'bad' foods.

[Selahgal]

Thanks guys! It seems I also did not search far back enough ... like earlier pages of the threads. Wow, so much reading. My eyeballs are bulging!

Marci

[debkeversole]

a list of spices Metqa posted in an earlier thread i thought some would find useful now

Onion Powder*
Garlic Powder*
Salt, Sea Salt, Potassium Salt, or whatever you use*
Pepper, or pepper grinder*
Chili Powder*
Ground Cayenne Pepper
Basil
Parsley*
Italian Blend
Dill
Chinese Five Spice ( or anise)*
Cinnamon
Cocoa Powder*
Cumin
Blackening Seasoning Blend*
Paprika*
Red Curry Powder
Celery seed

Hot sauce*
Apple Cider Vinegar*
Rice Vinegar*
Soy Sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminoes*

Chili Paste, Sambal Oleck, Chili Garlic Paste
Fresh Ginger Paste in a tube* (read ingredient list)
Thai Fish Sauce
Red or green Curry Paste (read ingredient list)
Fresh Ground Horseradish ( in the refrigerated section, not the sauce)

IDK why she has the asterisks by some of them

be careful when you do have spice blends almost ALL of them have suger of some kind ugh

[WomanOfGod]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Seriously though, I tried on a pair of size 12 jeans last week and they fit!! I was flabberghasted!

SHUT UP!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! ! Girl I am right there behind you! I am now in a size 14 (I'm 5'8) and my goal is a 12 but you know when I get there I'll say a 10!

[WomanOfGod]

Originally Posted by Selahgal

I searched all over here yesterday and only found the February thread. Are they called something else? Even did the 'hcg' search keyword.

Hey Marcia, love your name AND seeing the nick WOMAN OF GOD! Oh yeah, way cool!!!


Marci[a]

Now Marci[a] is your name really Marcia too or am I reading into that...and if so I take it you are Mar cee a? LOL Well I'm Marcia (pronounced marsha) ~ Welcome here and we will keep praying and encouraging all for nothing but success on HCG!