Simeons HCG protocol--July 2010 - Page 97

BlueMonday · 07-30-2010, 07:05 AM

Trying not to be disheartened today. Still at 158.0. TOM still not really here. Just spotting, and who knows how long that can continue. I am sticking to the plan like glue and it really sucks not to see any results day after day

You would think that after not having TOM since April that the damn thing would just start already. It is still a little hard to believe, as I am only 44. sigh.....

What hormone is it that gets TOM started? Is there some kind of topical cream that can jump start it? I am really getting impatient. And I am deathly afraid to wear any light colored pants for fear that when it does finally start it will be a flood.

mybigbutt · 07-30-2010, 07:24 AM

How many days without a loss are you at BlueMonday? Is it time for an apple day?

RenoMom · 07-30-2010, 07:37 AM

Good morning gang. I had a 2lb release this morning putting me back to my all time low

I'm going to play around with the mustard/splenda idea and see if I can come up with a mix I like enough for salads. That's all I'm really missing is a salad dressing. I don't need the choc etc for strawberries since I love them plain and I'm afraid that would just trigger a sweet tooth for me. Tomorrow we are headed to the lake. I have some beef cooked that I'll eat with a dill pickle and an apple. I am taking a Diet 7up with me

Today I plan on going to Safeway and buying some shrimp, I really don't know what to do with them since I can't have butter, but I'll figure something out.

BlueMonday · 07-30-2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mybigbutt

How many days without a loss are you at BlueMonday? Is it time for an apple day?

I am essentially without a loss since Monday, but have gone up and down within the same .8 range. I may give it a couple of more days and then try an apple day.

I have actually not been eating the fruit really, I am not much of a fruit eater. Maybe over the weekend. I am concerned that without any protein I might not function well at work, but if it is on the weekend I could probably swing it OK.

We have to go out to dinner for DD's b-day tomorrow night -- of course she picked somewhere that is not going to be easy, but if I have to pay $15 for them to bring me a plain chicken breast and some plain sliced tomatoes or lettuce leaves, that is what I will do.

So perhaps I can do an apple day on Sunday. If I still haven't broken this stall, that is probably what I will do.

mybigbutt · 07-30-2010, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoMom

Good morning gang. I had a 2lb release this morning putting me back to my all time low

I'm going to play around with the mustard/splenda idea and see if I can come up with a mix I like enough for salads. That's all I'm really missing is a salad dressing. I don't need the choc etc for strawberries since I love them plain and I'm afraid that would just trigger a sweet tooth for me. Tomorrow we are headed to the lake. I have some beef cooked that I'll eat with a dill pickle and an apple. I am taking a Diet 7up with me

Today I plan on going to Safeway and buying some shrimp, I really don't know what to do with them since I can't have butter, but I'll figure something out.

If you find a combo that works for dressing, please post it here. I need to find something too.

Maybe just squeeze some lemon on the shrimp - ?

torister · 07-30-2010, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Terilynn

I am finding one thing that is bothering me here.... we are all blaming the "food" for not losing weight. If you are eating 500 calories a day - with or without Hcg you will lose weight. Come on now...... The Hcg is supposed to make it easier and utilize fat better. We all need to relax and realize it is never overnight.

You are SO right. Lets face it...we didn't put it all on overnight and honestly if I can get even "average" losses it will be an improvement over where I have been this year....which was NOT losing...and not losing the fat I most want GONE.

Gilded Lily · 07-30-2010, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueMonday

I am essentially without a loss since Monday, but have gone up and down within the same .8 range. I may give it a couple of more days and then try an apple day.

I have actually not been eating the fruit really, I am not much of a fruit eater. Maybe over the weekend. I am concerned that without any protein I might not function well at work, but if it is on the weekend I could probably swing it OK.

We have to go out to dinner for DD's b-day tomorrow night -- of course she picked somewhere that is not going to be easy, but if I have to pay $15 for them to bring me a plain chicken breast and some plain sliced tomatoes or lettuce leaves, that is what I will do.

So perhaps I can do an apple day on Sunday. If I still haven't broken this stall, that is probably what I will do.

It's probably TOM. I know how frustrating it is.

Hang in there.

walkingwoman · 07-30-2010, 08:32 AM

Good Morning

Hang in there ladies! It's Friday!

I released 1.5 pounds for a total of 12.5 pounds in 10 VLCD's

I'm on VLCD11 today

Here's my menu:

Steak marinated in my yummiest marinade evah! with sauteed garlic and spinach, sliced apple
Grilled chicken breast in marinade with grilled asparagus and strawberries
Water, water and more water!

I'm so thrilled with my results! Thanks for all the support and fabulous suggestions on this forum!

eta: I'm going to a meetup group this evening for happy hour. No booze for me. I'm having a lovely clubsoda with a lemon slice and enjoying the conversation instead of the food and beverages.

debkeversole · 07-30-2010, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Good Morning

Hang in there ladies! It's Friday!

I released 1.5 pounds for a total of 12.5 pounds in 10 VLCD's

I'm on VLCD11 today

Here's my menu:

Steak marinated in my yummiest marinade evah! with sauteed garlic and spinach, sliced apple
Grilled chicken breast in marinade with grilled asparagus and strawberries
Water, water and more water!

I'm so thrilled with my results! Thanks for all the support and fabulous suggestions on this forum!

eta: I'm going to a meetup group this evening for happy hour. No booze for me. I'm having a lovely clubsoda with a lemon slice and enjoying the conversation instead of the food and beverages.

walkingwoman · 07-30-2010, 08:37 AM

Deb, how's P3 going for you?

dawnyama · 07-30-2010, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Good Morning

Hang in there ladies! It's Friday!

I released 1.5 pounds for a total of 12.5 pounds in 10 VLCD's

I'm on VLCD11 today

Here's my menu:

Steak marinated in my yummiest marinade evah! with sauteed garlic and spinach, sliced apple
Grilled chicken breast in marinade with grilled asparagus and strawberries
Water, water and more water!

I'm so thrilled with my results! Thanks for all the support and fabulous suggestions on this forum!

eta: I'm going to a meetup group this evening for happy hour. No booze for me. I'm having a lovely clubsoda with a lemon slice and enjoying the conversation instead of the food and beverages.

Is this not THE BEST ever???!! I love HCG!!! I just wish everyone who were struggling would give it a shot. When I would go out and need to "be seen", a cup of decaff was my best choice!! I am always cold during my P2s no matter if it is 100 degrees outside or 36 degrees. It was always rough when I had to go on P2. I loved my coffee just because it kept me warm.

RenoMom · 07-30-2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Is this not THE BEST ever???!! I love HCG!!! I just wish everyone who were struggling would give it a shot. When I would go out and need to "be seen", a cup of decaff was my best choice!! I am always cold during my P2s no matter if it is 100 degrees outside or 36 degrees. It was always rough when I had to go on P2. I loved my coffee just because it kept me warm.

The more you tell us the more I think you do have Thyroid issues. For me, I am 100+ pounds over weight, it is 100 degrees here, and I am always freezing. Big part of the Thyroid Disease.

walkingwoman · 07-30-2010, 08:55 AM

LOL..believe it or not, I go to the market each day just to get a lovely coffee and walk around the store for an hour or so to get a little exercise out of the heat and feel like I got out of my house

It's fantastic. I love coffee but have no skills in making it. I can bake, cook and entertain but make coffee? never! Doesn't matter what maker I get or what beans I buy

so this is my daily indulgence. It's fantastic on this plan.

torister · 07-30-2010, 09:02 AM

I have a dumb question for those that do injections. Should I feel "different" today since I took my first sub-q dose this AM?

debkeversole · 07-30-2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Deb, how's P3 going for you?

*urp* :blush: just fine! i had bacon eggs and HWC in my coffee! yesterday so much so my stomach hurt yesterday afternoon!(way full hurt not upset hurt)

Steven had 4 slices of quiche he is below his window

and i am still in mine

debkeversole · 07-30-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torister

I have a dumb question for those that do injections. Should I feel "different" today since I took my first sub-q dose this AM?

the only difference i noticed on first dosing days was i got full way too fast for being allowed to eat whatever i wanted! ENJOY these 2 loading days!

paulabob · 07-30-2010, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torister

I have a dumb question for those that do injections. Should I feel "different" today since I took my first sub-q dose this AM?

I did not detect any difference.

Course today I thought I should skip a day, since I'm going longer than 23, and I can really detect much more hunger.

I think it takes awhile to build up in your system.

LeanLioness · 07-30-2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dawnyama

Yeah---that!! I agree wholeheartedly!! What she said!!!! Although I did well with the chili day I had ONE day in my 2nd round. I made enough chili for both meals and lost really well the next day. Just proves that we are ALL different!! Didn't try it again, though!

This is so weird!!

Our bodies are so much alike and we have like the same issues!!!

I am losing better eating more beef. Maybe due to eating grass fed beef.

Chicken, fish and shrimp leaves me feeling hungry too fast.............

wmac · 07-30-2010, 09:43 AM

Down .2 today. I little dissappointed but I know of 2 things that went wrong. I didn't eat until 8:45 last night and my daughter had me put some A&D ointment on her sunburn. I am not sure I should have touched that stuff.

wmac · 07-30-2010, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Good Morning

Hang in there ladies! It's Friday!

I released 1.5 pounds for a total of 12.5 pounds in 10 VLCD's

I'm on VLCD11 today

Here's my menu:

Steak marinated in my yummiest marinade evah! with sauteed garlic and spinach, sliced apple
Grilled chicken breast in marinade with grilled asparagus and strawberries
Water, water and more water!

I'm so thrilled with my results! Thanks for all the support and fabulous suggestions on this forum!

eta: I'm going to a meetup group this evening for happy hour. No booze for me. I'm having a lovely clubsoda with a lemon slice and enjoying the conversation instead of the food and beverages.

Great Job!!!!

So you don't eat the grissini?

dawnyama · 07-30-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenoMom

The more you tell us the more I think you do have Thyroid issues. For me, I am 100+ pounds over weight, it is 100 degrees here, and I am always freezing. Big part of the Thyroid Disease.

Yeah. I am a big hormonal mess!! When I got my labs back last year I had nonstickpam look at them and she agreed with my doc that it was not my thyroid. It was more my adrenals and Vitamin D3. So even she said it wasn't thyroid. But then my doc relented and said I probably SHOULD start on "something" for my thyroid and I deferred and didn't want to start right then. Wanted my adrenals taken care of first. So I know it is my thyroid--simply because my grandmother and mother are/were having problems. I should go ahead and have the labs redone since it has been 18 months. And I have lost 40 pounds since then too!!! Just waiting til I have the $$$.

Like that will ever happen!!!! Someday soon though.

Ladidah · 07-30-2010, 09:53 AM

Thanks for the info! I will be so tired of chicken, but I am set on doing chicken only until I can start losing constantly again. The more I think about it, the more I am convinced that eating 93% may be my problem. Before I discovered the chili (and became hooked), I ate eye of round, trimmed of all visible fat, and was losing just fine and dandy. I have made the chili with chopped beef and lost the next day. Beef is my meat of choice - I like my meat to be herbivorous.

walkingwoman · 07-30-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmac

Great Job!!!!

So you don't eat the grissini?

I decided to skip the grissini when I ran out because it was the one food in my house that was always 'calling my name'. Knowing myself, I was/am afraid that one day I'd have a bad scale day and dive in and eat them up

So, decided to remove the temptation. I'm getting plenty of carbs from my apples

debkeversole · 07-30-2010, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladidah

Thanks for the info! I will be so tired of chicken, but I am set on doing chicken only until I can start losing constantly again. The more I think about it, the more I am convinced that eating 93% may be my problem. Before I discovered the chili (and became hooked), I ate eye of round, trimmed of all visible fat, and was losing just fine and dandy. I have made the chili with chopped beef and lost the next day. Beef is my meat of choice - I like my meat to be herbivorous.

yep on that never have understood why the industry feeds plant eaters meat products and sometimes it is their own species they are feeding them

plain dumb! no wonder that mad cow thing happened

wmac · 07-30-2010, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

I decided to skip the grissini when I ran out because it was the one food in my house that was always 'calling my name'. Knowing myself, I was/am afraid that one day I'd have a bad scale day and dive in and eat them up

So, decided to remove the temptation. I'm getting plenty of carbs from my apples

I know what you mean.....I have a hard time only eating the 2 serving sizes, sometimes I feel like if I don't eat them I am better off. lol

sassy_red · 07-30-2010, 10:38 AM

So Greek dinner is off tonight - a bit disappointing but something of a relief as well. I could have done it, but prefer to stay away from the temptation kthnxbai.

I'm feeling particularly ravenous now and I know why: I'm thirsty. I've been drinking 20oz of water during lunch but it's been interfering with my job (too many potty breaks) so today I cut it out until last break. I also Could Not stomach my spinach today - ate the other half of my protein and all my apples for lunch. I need to figure out a veggie beside spinach and (expensive!) asparagus - I think I need to come up with some additional cucumber uses. Slider perhaps? *ponders the possibilities*

mybigbutt · 07-30-2010, 10:43 AM

I like diced celery stir fried in some seasonings. Liquid aminos is good for this because it tastes like soy sauce. Add some fresh garlic and pepper. Delish.

sassy_red · 07-30-2010, 10:49 AM

Wow, I completely forgot about celery! Hmm... anyone know the recipe to a "Dizzy Salad" (or something to that effect)? I think that's the apple and celery one...

walkingwoman · 07-30-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sassy_red

Wow, I completely forgot about celery! Hmm... anyone know the recipe to a "Dizzy Salad" (or something to that effect)? I think that's the apple and celery one...

Here's a link to Dizzy's salad in the recipe thread:

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/hc...l#post13048749

walkingwoman · 07-30-2010, 11:00 AM

Sassy, I don't know what your budget is for your veggies but at Safeway they have frozen asparagus spears 8 oz. bags in steamable bags for 1.49 when you buy 4 bags. I divide them into 4 oz portions, so .75 for my veggie portion per meal. Since they are already trimmed, in a steamer bag,etc. I think that's a fair price.

07-30-2010, 07:37 AM	#2883
RenoMom Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,837 Gallery: RenoMom Stats: 300/294/199 WOE: JUDDD started 300 Start Date: 4/29/13	Good morning gang. I had a 2lb release this morning putting me back to my all time low I'm going to play around with the mustard/splenda idea and see if I can come up with a mix I like enough for salads. That's all I'm really missing is a salad dressing. I don't need the choc etc for strawberries since I love them plain and I'm afraid that would just trigger a sweet tooth for me. Tomorrow we are headed to the lake. I have some beef cooked that I'll eat with a dill pickle and an apple. I am taking a Diet 7up with me Today I plan on going to Safeway and buying some shrimp, I really don't know what to do with them since I can't have butter, but I'll figure something out. __________________ ~Arlene~ " Give God what's right, not what's left"

07-30-2010, 08:32 AM	#2888
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,111 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	Good Morning Hang in there ladies! It's Friday! I released 1.5 pounds for a total of 12.5 pounds in 10 VLCD's I'm on VLCD11 today Here's my menu: Steak marinated in my yummiest marinade evah! with sauteed garlic and spinach, sliced apple Grilled chicken breast in marinade with grilled asparagus and strawberries Water, water and more water! I'm so thrilled with my results! Thanks for all the support and fabulous suggestions on this forum! eta: I'm going to a meetup group this evening for happy hour. No booze for me. I'm having a lovely clubsoda with a lemon slice and enjoying the conversation instead of the food and beverages. Last edited by walkingwoman; 07-30-2010 at 08:34 AM..

07-30-2010, 10:38 AM	#2906
sassy_red MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 1,482 Gallery: sassy_red Stats: 230/192.2/145 - 5'8" WOE: HCG/Simeon's Protocol Start Date: 23 July '10 (R1P2) ~ 7 Sep '10 (R2P2)	So Greek dinner is off tonight - a bit disappointing but something of a relief as well. I could have done it, but prefer to stay away from the temptation kthnxbai. I'm feeling particularly ravenous now and I know why: I'm thirsty. I've been drinking 20oz of water during lunch but it's been interfering with my job (too many potty breaks) so today I cut it out until last break. I also Could Not stomach my spinach today - ate the other half of my protein and all my apples for lunch. I need to figure out a veggie beside spinach and (expensive!) asparagus - I think I need to come up with some additional cucumber uses. Slider perhaps? ponders the possibilities __________________ Sassy's HCG Journey R1P2 * Pre-load: 218.2 lbs ~ LDW: 204.0 - 14.2lbs lost!! R2P2 * Previous LDW: 204 ~ LDW: 192.2 - 11.8lbs lost!! 2010 Goal: 180 by Christmas!

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07-30-2010, 07:05 AM	#2881
BlueMonday Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 209 Gallery: BlueMonday Stats: 178/152.8/140, 5'7" WOE: HCG/Atkins 72 Start Date: hHCG, R3 start 7/22	Trying not to be disheartened today. Still at 158.0. TOM still not really here. Just spotting, and who knows how long that can continue. I am sticking to the plan like glue and it really sucks not to see any results day after day You would think that after not having TOM since April that the damn thing would just start already. It is still a little hard to believe, as I am only 44. sigh..... What hormone is it that gets TOM started? Is there some kind of topical cream that can jump start it? I am really getting impatient. And I am deathly afraid to wear any light colored pants for fear that when it does finally start it will be a flood.

07-30-2010, 07:24 AM	#2882
mybigbutt Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,322 Gallery: mybigbutt Stats: 224.6/215.8/120 WOE: hcg Start Date: 8/22/11	How many days without a loss are you at BlueMonday? Is it time for an apple day?

07-30-2010, 08:37 AM	#2890
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,111 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	Deb, how's P3 going for you?

07-30-2010, 08:55 AM	#2893
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,111 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	LOL..believe it or not, I go to the market each day just to get a lovely coffee and walk around the store for an hour or so to get a little exercise out of the heat and feel like I got out of my house It's fantastic. I love coffee but have no skills in making it. I can bake, cook and entertain but make coffee? never! Doesn't matter what maker I get or what beans I buy so this is my daily indulgence. It's fantastic on this plan.

07-30-2010, 09:02 AM	#2894
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	I have a dumb question for those that do injections. Should I feel "different" today since I took my first sub-q dose this AM?

07-30-2010, 09:43 AM	#2899
wmac Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: WA Posts: 372 Gallery: wmac WOE: HCG Start Date: restart 1/1/2012	Down .2 today. I little dissappointed but I know of 2 things that went wrong. I didn't eat until 8:45 last night and my daughter had me put some A&D ointment on her sunburn. I am not sure I should have touched that stuff.

07-30-2010, 09:53 AM	#2902
Ladidah Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,759 Gallery: Ladidah	Thanks for the info! I will be so tired of chicken, but I am set on doing chicken only until I can start losing constantly again. The more I think about it, the more I am convinced that eating 93% may be my problem. Before I discovered the chili (and became hooked), I ate eye of round, trimmed of all visible fat, and was losing just fine and dandy. I have made the chili with chopped beef and lost the next day. Beef is my meat of choice - I like my meat to be herbivorous.

07-30-2010, 10:43 AM	#2907
mybigbutt Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,322 Gallery: mybigbutt Stats: 224.6/215.8/120 WOE: hcg Start Date: 8/22/11	I like diced celery stir fried in some seasonings. Liquid aminos is good for this because it tastes like soy sauce. Add some fresh garlic and pepper. Delish.

07-30-2010, 10:49 AM	#2908
sassy_red MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 1,482 Gallery: sassy_red Stats: 230/192.2/145 - 5'8" WOE: HCG/Simeon's Protocol Start Date: 23 July '10 (R1P2) ~ 7 Sep '10 (R2P2)	Wow, I completely forgot about celery! Hmm... anyone know the recipe to a "Dizzy Salad" (or something to that effect)? I think that's the apple and celery one...

07-30-2010, 11:00 AM	#2910
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,111 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	Sassy, I don't know what your budget is for your veggies but at Safeway they have frozen asparagus spears 8 oz. bags in steamable bags for 1.49 when you buy 4 bags. I divide them into 4 oz portions, so .75 for my veggie portion per meal. Since they are already trimmed, in a steamer bag,etc. I think that's a fair price.