Simeons HCG protocol--July 2010

[nifer6]

Originally Posted by hcground1

I continued to dose during TOM, and had slower losses, but still lost. I don't think you treat it as an interruption. I believe P & I says you can stop dosing, but keep eating vlcd, unless you get hungry, then you should continue dosing. I just kept dosing all the way through, as if nothing had changed.

As far as transitioning from P2 into P3, I was advised not to do it too close to TOM. I'm guessing the hormones can cause problems. I was told (not on this site I don't think) to make sure I was eating P3 for at least 5 days before TOM or to wait till TOM had been gone for 3 days before eating P3.

Oh, and I believe you are supposed to do a minimum of 23 days (2 loading days, and 21 of vlcd) before transitioning into P3.

Thank you HCground1 the way you explained it really makes sense!

[paulabob]

FYI, still waiting for TOM to come. On the dot at 25 days for 10 months out of 12...but when I'm ready to start something new... it doesn't show it's face!

I guess it's okay if it's slow and I end up loading over the weekend. Then maybe with an active workday, I won't be too hungry.

[Bhambabe]

Originally Posted by thin in 2010

I think a rice cake would be a good gluten free replacement.

I started doing that on my last round ( 3rd ) with no problems as wheat is a bit of a issue for me , my daughter is using some kind of rice cracker that works for her She has released 70 pounds, with no correction days and I have released 76 pounds with some correction days .

Janeann

[Healthy and Happy]

Janeann, that is amazing! Was that in only 2 rounds?

[hay]

down .6 lbs this morning. after -.2 and -.4 days, a -.6 day is nice

LDay1- 146.6
VLCD1- 146.6
VLCD2- 143.6 (-3)
VLCD3- 142.2 (-1.4)
VLCD4- 141.8 (-.4)
VLCD5- 141.6 (-.2)
VLCD6- 141.0 (-.6)

[PaisleyMae]

Released 1.8 today Yipee! It was a nice 25th birthday present! Off to take my first of three finals this week, ick....wish me luck!

[siciliangirl]

Down 2.4 pounds today!! That makes up for the 0.4 pounds I was up yesterday. I was nearly jumping in the bathroom this morning when I saw that number on the scale. I'm sure every day won't be like that...but I'll take what I can get now!

[hay]

Originally Posted by siciliangirl

Down 2.4 pounds today!! That makes up for the 0.4 pounds I was up yesterday. I was nearly jumping in the bathroom this morning when I saw that number on the scale. I'm sure every day won't be like that...but I'll take what I can get now!

i've read a lot that some days you'll have big jumps like this to help average out the not-so-great days. i hear this is more normal than consistently losing .5 everyday.

[nifer6]

anybody experience cramping? I'm on VLCD11 and woke up with menstral like cramping, which I don't get normally get with menstration, and my TOM is about a week away? Is this just a possible side effect of HHCG? With that the scale has stayed the same the past couple of days, I am weighing in a couple of hours earlier than usual, so I'll go back an check later too.

[Joleen]

Down another 1.9 lbs! 9.1 lbs down, beginning VLCD5. Another couple of pounds, and I will be in uncharted territory for me in the last few years.

Survived a birthday party last night without even looking at the cake - didn't even remotely seem "worth it" to me, which is really a good mind set for me and one I don't often have.

I assume when TOM leaves, my losses will even out (I retain a lot of water during TOM), but I feel so much lighter!

[wishbone]

195.5 this morning....down 1 pound from yesterday

[dawnyama]

What great releases this morning!! I am happy to report that I am down another pound too!!! Yeah us!! I was called into work tonight to cover someone's hours, so I won't be around much today. Happy Wednesday everyone!!

[Healthy and Happy]

Wow, you all are doing so great!

Today is P2 day #1 for me, eeeek! I'm nervous and the spray must be working because after I took it this morning, (3rd dose), I am nausious, (sp?). Anybody get that on HHCG?

I've got my chicken and fish weighed and thawing in the fridge for later, but I feel like I can't stomach the thought of eating after yesterdays fat gorging. I was up .6 from yesterday, so not too bad. Let the losing begin!

Does anyone have a problem eating Halibut on P2? I bought it because it was the lowest fat of all the frozen fish at the store, (even tilapia!). But now I read that it is not for P2? Why not??

[Ladidah]

Hay, I know you are an exerciser. Are you doing the same workouts on your vlcd days as you did before you started the protocol? How is that going for you? I'm on week 5 of couch to 5k and I would like to continue with the program.

I'm going to shop today for the fat loading days and buy the melbas and fruits. I have my proteins already portioned (4- 3.5 oz pieces per baggie) and in the freezer so I can defrost a few days' worth at a time.

I plan on starting my loading tomorrow!

[Beth1121]

Great losses, girls! I am stoked for you and can't wait to join! Just a few more days!

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by Beth1121

Great losses, girls! I am stoked for you and can't wait to join! Just a few more days!

Me three!! just waiting on my drops to get here!!

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by PaisleyMae

Released 1.8 today Yipee! It was a nice 25th birthday present! Off to take my first of three finals this week, ick....wish me luck!

[Tyl]

Happy Birthday Paisley!

[PaisleyMae]

Originally Posted by siciliangirl

Down 2.4 pounds today!! That makes up for the 0.4 pounds I was up yesterday. I was nearly jumping in the bathroom this morning when I saw that number on the scale. I'm sure every day won't be like that...but I'll take what I can get now!

CONGRATS ON ONEDERLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have had exactly the experience Hay mentioned just below your post...I am on VLCD6 and these have been my losses:

VLCD1: -0.7
VLCD2: -1.8
VLCD3: -0.1
VLCD4: -2.0
VLCD5: -0.3
VLCD6: -1.8

So for me the "clumping" is normal! I have always been a "clumper" and on normal diets that would mean losing nothing for like a month and then losing 10 lb the next month, so on the hCG is looks like my flip-flopping is just going to be closer together! Fine by me as long as I'm going the right direction!!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ONEDERLADY!!!

[PaisleyMae]

Originally Posted by chantyl03

Happy Birthday Paisley!

Thanks girl!!! You have done such a great job on the protocol and low carb in general, you're an inspiration! I too am a distance runner, maybe one day I'll join you and the ladies who ran together in a race!

[PaisleyMae]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

Thanks Deb, you're the best

[PaisleyMae]

Originally Posted by nifer6

anybody experience cramping? I'm on VLCD11 and woke up with menstral like cramping, which I don't get normally get with menstration, and my TOM is about a week away? Is this just a possible side effect of HHCG? With that the scale has stayed the same the past couple of days, I am weighing in a couple of hours earlier than usual, so I'll go back an check later too.

I definitely have been experiencing cramps! TOM ended the day before I loaded and I am on VLCD6 so not even close to ready for another. I haven't started or anything and the cramps seem to be better today, but I definitely think it's related (I am on rx hCG).

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by thin in 2010

Wow, you all are doing so great!

Today is P2 day #1 for me, eeeek! I'm nervous and the spray must be working because after I took it this morning, (3rd dose), I am nausious, (sp?). Anybody get that on HHCG?

I've got my chicken and fish weighed and thawing in the fridge for later, but I feel like I can't stomach the thought of eating after yesterdays fat gorging. I was up .6 from yesterday, so not too bad. Let the losing begin!

Does anyone have a problem eating Halibut on P2? I bought it because it was the lowest fat of all the frozen fish at the store, (even tilapia!). But now I read that it is not for P2? Why not??

i had full blown morning sickness one morning my DH was cause we are both 42! LOL had to pull the car over on a busy interstate and everything but it was only that one time when we first started

is halibut a white fish?? i have used tilapia mostly because it is convenient and comes already portioned just about perfectly and individually frozen(big box from walmart) i say try it one day and then if no gain for the next 2 days it might be alright

Originally Posted by Ladidah

Hay, I know you are an exerciser. Are you doing the same workouts on your vlcd days as you did before you started the protocol? How is that going for you? I'm on week 5 of couch to 5k and I would like to continue with the program.

I'm going to shop today for the fat loading days and buy the melbas and fruits. I have my proteins already portioned (4- 3.5 oz pieces per baggie) and in the freezer so I can defrost a few days' worth at a time.

I plan on starting my loading tomorrow!

i think you will be ok since you are already used to working out that much HAPPY LOADING!!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

What great releases this morning!! I am happy to report that I am down another pound too!!! Yeah us!! I was called into work tonight to cover someone's hours, so I won't be around much today. Happy Wednesday everyone!!

wow EVERYONE is doing great!! Howdy Dawn!


so after VLCD! of round 5 i am down 3 pounds leaving 3 more to get to LDW and the idiot scale says DS15 is down 6!! 6 pounds you know it is just the darn scale! he is on round 4

[PaisleyMae]

Originally Posted by Joleen

Down another 1.9 lbs! 9.1 lbs down, beginning VLCD5. Another couple of pounds, and I will be in uncharted territory for me in the last few years.

Survived a birthday party last night without even looking at the cake - didn't even remotely seem "worth it" to me, which is really a good mind set for me and one I don't often have.

I assume when TOM leaves, my losses will even out (I retain a lot of water during TOM), but I feel so much lighter!

You are doing SO WELL!!! KUTGW!

[Tyl]

Originally Posted by PaisleyMae

Thanks girl!!! You have done such a great job on the protocol and low carb in general, you're an inspiration! I too am a distance runner, maybe one day I'll join you and the ladies who ran together in a race!

Hey! I like this idea!!!!! I'm saving this post so i can remind you later LOL!!!

[PaisleyMae]

Originally Posted by Ladidah

Hay, I know you are an exerciser. Are you doing the same workouts on your vlcd days as you did before you started the protocol? How is that going for you? I'm on week 5 of couch to 5k and I would like to continue with the program.

I'm going to shop today for the fat loading days and buy the melbas and fruits. I have my proteins already portioned (4- 3.5 oz pieces per baggie) and in the freezer so I can defrost a few days' worth at a time.

I plan on starting my loading tomorrow!

I am a major exerciser and have continued with a portion of my normal routine. I typically walk my day 2 miles a day plus 1-2 hours at the gym split between cardio and resistance training. I think I am going to lay of resistance for now, but I have still been doing the cardio and walking my pup. Just make sure you don't push it too hard if you're feeling kinda wonky in the beginning!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

I will second this Paisley!!! Deb finds the best graphics. I cannot compete Hope you have a great day!!!!!

[PaisleyMae]

Originally Posted by chantyl03

Hey! I like this idea!!!!! I'm saving this post so i can remind you later LOL!!!

Hahaha, uhoh, I may have gotten myself into some trouble I have done a full and a number of half marathons the last few years, but I don't like to train in the summer heat so I head to the dance classes at the gym hehe!

[debkeversole]

i iz a graphix ho Photobucket is always open on my computer

[Tyl]

Originally Posted by PaisleyMae

Hahaha, uhoh, I may have gotten myself into some trouble I have done a full and a number of half marathons the last few years, but I don't like to train in the summer heat so I head to the dance classes at the gym hehe!

oh i feel ya girlie. Its way tooooo hot to train in this Texas heat! I won't be out on the trails again till Sept i'm sure! I gotta work out at home right now. I dont even like going out to the mailbox!