Anyone else 5-10 lbs to lose? - Page 3

CLM · 08-11-2010, 05:10 AM

VLCD4 -1. When I woke up this morning I was really thirsty,shaky and a little weak. I ate some chicken and an orange and now I feel fine. Does that sound like something is wrong with my dosage? I take the rx sublingual every 12 hours and I was about a 1/2 hour late taking it this morning.

Salamander · 08-11-2010, 09:34 AM

Hi CLM,

I don't do the sublingual so I can't say on that. Maybe you did not have enough fluids or sodium yesterday? I hope you are feeling better now! How much have you lost so far?

I have only ONE More pound to reach my goal... so excited!!! I'm going to stay on the drops for the whole program like the Dr. recommends. I am looking forward to going back to regular low carb eating!

Sally

CaTriGirl · 08-11-2010, 09:44 AM

CLM - do you have hypoglycemia?

CaTriGirl · 08-11-2010, 09:45 AM

Sally! Way to go!

1 lb!! You will probably be there tomorrow! Can't wait to see how that feels.

walkingwoman · 08-11-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salamander

I have only ONE More pound to reach my goal... so excited!!! I'm going to stay on the drops for the whole program like the Dr. recommends. I am looking forward to going back to regular low carb eating!

Sally

Hooray!!! That is fabulous news! Congratulations!

oneoftwo · 08-11-2010, 09:54 AM

That is great Sally !!!

Did I see somewhere you run? I usually run 3 mi/3x a week but am not planning to do it till my cycle is over. I have two 5K's schedules for Sept so that was another reason I really wanted to do my cycle this month and not next month

CLM · 08-11-2010, 10:51 AM

CaTriGirl- No not that I know of. Is it possible to have it and not be aware?

Sally- Yes I feel fine now. I'm down 6lbs as of today. I'm at the weight I easily get to by eating cleaner. So for me the test is what I lose after today.

Congrats on being 1lb from your goal!

Salamander · 08-11-2010, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneoftwo

That is great Sally !!!

Did I see somewhere you run? I usually run 3 mi/3x a week but am not planning to do it till my cycle is over. I have two 5K's schedules for Sept so that was another reason I really wanted to do my cycle this month and not next month

I was running last year. I do love it, but it didn't help me lose the weight. I'm not working out regularly during the HCG, but I will probably pick up a little running when I go on maintenance.

Salamander · 08-11-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLM

CaTriGirl- No not that I know of. Is it possible to have it and not be aware?

Sally- Yes I feel fine now. I'm down 6lbs as of today. I'm at the weight I easily get to by eating cleaner. So for me the test is what I lose after today.

Congrats on being 1lb from your goal!

You are doing great!!!!! I'm so happy for you!

I can't believe that I've lost 6.4 lbs in 12 days (or about 5 lbs from my preload)... I mean that's a pretty good rate even for someone who has 50 lbs total to lose. With normal dieting (even LC) once you are down to the last 5-10 the loss slows. This HCG is amazing!

oneoftwo · 08-11-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salamander

With normal dieting (even LC) once you are down to the last 5-10 the loss slows. This HCG is amazing!

I agree, I love LC but I wanted to try HCG to get these last couple pounds off since even with LC they have stuck

CaTriGirl · 08-11-2010, 01:33 PM

I was just asking because I have it. Before this diet, if I didn't eat every three hours, I would feel that way. Amazingly, I haven't on this diet!

It will get better once the hcg gets in your system, until then, you may want to break up your food throughout the day. You may think about slightly increasing your dose if it doesn't get better.

Salamander · 08-11-2010, 03:48 PM

It's 3:45pm and I'm pretty hungry... more than usual. I chopped up a little bit of cucumber I have at work and eating it with salt & pepper.

I'm afraid my body is messing with me! I hope I can stay strong for a little while longer....

walkingwoman · 08-11-2010, 03:54 PM

Guzzle some water, eat dinner early and get to bed early as well. Hang in there!

Salamander · 08-11-2010, 04:28 PM

CaTriGirl,

I just read thru your blog- great job! I'm going to try the eggs w/hot sauce!!!

CLM · 08-12-2010, 05:45 AM

VLCD5 -.04

I had tomatos for the 1st time yesterday and also got a little sunburn. Not sure if thats why I lost less or it could be cause I have less to lose. Not really worried about it.

Sally,
If your still hungry today maybe you have already lost all your abnormal fat and its time to up your calories. How have you done in losing inches?

Salamander · 08-12-2010, 02:44 PM

CLM,

I had no loss yesterday

I had a spinach omelet for dinner- 2 cups of spinach sauteed in water, then 1 egg and 2 whites, a few drops of hot sauce... wonder if that was the reason, or I'm getting close and the body is fighting me? I really want the eggs again! I will try one more time and if I am still stalled, will switch to something else.

My regular fat stores are probably getting low, but I still have a tiny bit of back fat!

My tummy is the flattest it's been in my whole life, so I'm pretty

about that!!!

How's everyone else doing???

CaTriGirl · 08-12-2010, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salamander

CLM,

I had no loss yesterday

I had a spinach omelet for dinner- 2 cups of spinach sauteed in water, then 1 egg and 2 whites, a few drops of hot sauce... wonder if that was the reason, or I'm getting close and the body is fighting me? I really want the eggs again! I will try one more time and if I am still stalled, will switch to something else.

My regular fat stores are probably getting low, but I still have a tiny bit of back fat!

My tummy is the flattest it's been in my whole life, so I'm pretty

about that!!!

How's everyone else doing???

I was just going to post and ask you how you are doing. You're body may be telling you it's done. The good thing is, if you are stalled, at least you are at just 1 lb. to go.

I have also heard of people losing in P3. Maybe that will happen to you.

That's fantastic you have a flat tummy. If this diet doesn't help me with that, I'm getting a tummy tuck!

I loved the eggs too.

Can't wait to have them again next week.

CLM · 08-13-2010, 05:28 AM

VLCD6 -1lb. My mom is coming this weekend for my birthday. We will be going out to dinner Saturday night. I'm going to have a filet. I have been wanting some beef for days now! If it doesn't stall me I'm adding it in a couple days a week.

Sally,
Has that final pound left yet?

Have a great weekend everyone!

Salamander · 08-13-2010, 08:32 AM

CLM,

Wishing you an early

!!!! Hope it's a great one! You are doing great. Have a yummy dinner! I am going out tomorrow for my belated birthday dinner. I will have fish or a smoked chicken salad.

I released .6lbs yesterday WOOT WOOT

Happy Friday the 13th to all

catzrule · 08-13-2010, 08:35 AM

WOOT is right! Are you calling goal?

Now, you have to stay on protocol for the remaining days. Do you think your losses will stop? I guess they would have to if you don't have any more abnormal fat, right?

I read P&I and it says that once your abnormal fat stores are gone, you may feel weak because you aren't releasing the calories, but how can you stay on VLCD if you are out of fat stores, but still remain on the protocol for the specified period? /confused

Salamander · 08-13-2010, 08:54 AM

Hi catzrule (totally love and agree with your name

)

My goal is 100, so I'm basically there but I want to see that EXACT # on the scale (silly, I know). Yes, I will stay on the drops per the protocol. In the book, he says to raise your calories to 800-1000. Unfortunately, he doesn't give a guideline of HOW to do that, and I haven't came across anyone who has done this. What I plan to do is :

1. increase protein- 1 oz each meal for a couple days
2. More veggies, and mix two different ones for the next couple days
3. Introduce a TINY bit (1 tsp) of fat (oil/vinegar salad dressing, butter, heavy cream) a day.

Hopefully I will increase gradually enough to maintain, and by then it will be time for P3

CaTriGirl · 08-13-2010, 09:05 AM

Woo hooo! Sally you are there!
Let out a big breath when you are on the scale and I'm sure it will be 100.00

From what I've read, you are right on target for how you plan to increase calories. Increasing lean protein is very important.

Way to go!!

walkingwoman · 08-13-2010, 09:16 AM

Salamander! Congratulations on a job well done! Your plans sound like they should work well.

catzrule · 08-13-2010, 10:10 AM

Sounds like a great plan to me!

CLM · 08-15-2010, 07:44 AM

My family just left so time to get everything back to normal around the house!

I lost 1lb yesterday VLCD7 and today I was down .4.

We did go out to dinner last night and I had a filet and probably a little more than 3.5oz. I did pass on the birthday cake they brought me. It looked so good. I really didn't miss it though. The filet more than made up for the cake. I was feeling slightly hungry all day but after dinner I felt great and still do today. I may up my protein a little and add beef.

cookie34 · 08-15-2010, 07:52 AM

Just wanted to report in... lost my 5. Only 19 times more to go!

CaTriGirl · 08-15-2010, 11:42 AM

Kandi - great job! Wooo hooo!

Sally, how are you doing today??

Salamander · 08-15-2010, 01:25 PM

Hi Friends!

Kandi, great job!!

In spite of having some popcorn at the movies last night, I am down .2 lb! I'm soooo close!

I am so thrilled about HCG and how well it works for so many!

I'm looking toward P3 and a little worried. What I am doing is to make at least 5 days of a food plan, so I make sure I'm reintroducing food in a cautious manner and I can watch for any intolerances.

CLM · 08-17-2010, 05:01 AM

VLCD10 +.02 In 10 days I'm down 9.2lbs and 5.5inches. I have a little more fat to lose on my sides and back. I'm pretty happy with things so far.

How is everyone else doing?

dawnyama · 08-17-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CLM

VLCD10 +.02 In 10 days I'm down 9.2lbs and 5.5inches. I have a little more fat to lose on my sides and back. I'm pretty happy with things so far.

How is everyone else doing?

Good job!! Come see everyone in this thread:

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/hc...-8-16-a-8.html

Everyone is there!!! Hope you will join us!

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08-11-2010, 05:10 AM	#61
CLM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 283 Gallery: CLM	VLCD4 -1. When I woke up this morning I was really thirsty,shaky and a little weak. I ate some chicken and an orange and now I feel fine. Does that sound like something is wrong with my dosage? I take the rx sublingual every 12 hours and I was about a 1/2 hour late taking it this morning.

08-11-2010, 09:34 AM	#62
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 689 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 102 lbs- 5'0"- 41 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: Feb 08	Hi CLM, I don't do the sublingual so I can't say on that. Maybe you did not have enough fluids or sodium yesterday? I hope you are feeling better now! How much have you lost so far? I have only ONE More pound to reach my goal... so excited!!! I'm going to stay on the drops for the whole program like the Dr. recommends. I am looking forward to going back to regular low carb eating! Sally

08-11-2010, 09:44 AM	#63
CaTriGirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 683 Gallery: CaTriGirl Stats: 154/135/130-135 WOE: Lost 20 lbs w/hhcg Maintaining with JUDDD	CLM - do you have hypoglycemia?

08-11-2010, 09:45 AM	#64
CaTriGirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 683 Gallery: CaTriGirl Stats: 154/135/130-135 WOE: Lost 20 lbs w/hhcg Maintaining with JUDDD	Sally! Way to go! 1 lb!! You will probably be there tomorrow! Can't wait to see how that feels.

08-11-2010, 09:54 AM	#66
oneoftwo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 912 Gallery: oneoftwo Stats: 146/120/120 (maintain 118-120max) 5'3.5" WOE: Atkins/HCG one round to goal/JUDDD to maintain	That is great Sally !!! Did I see somewhere you run? I usually run 3 mi/3x a week but am not planning to do it till my cycle is over. I have two 5K's schedules for Sept so that was another reason I really wanted to do my cycle this month and not next month

08-11-2010, 10:51 AM	#67
CLM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 283 Gallery: CLM	CaTriGirl- No not that I know of. Is it possible to have it and not be aware? Sally- Yes I feel fine now. I'm down 6lbs as of today. I'm at the weight I easily get to by eating cleaner. So for me the test is what I lose after today. Congrats on being 1lb from your goal!

08-11-2010, 01:33 PM	#71
CaTriGirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 683 Gallery: CaTriGirl Stats: 154/135/130-135 WOE: Lost 20 lbs w/hhcg Maintaining with JUDDD	I was just asking because I have it. Before this diet, if I didn't eat every three hours, I would feel that way. Amazingly, I haven't on this diet! It will get better once the hcg gets in your system, until then, you may want to break up your food throughout the day. You may think about slightly increasing your dose if it doesn't get better.

08-11-2010, 03:48 PM	#72
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 689 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 102 lbs- 5'0"- 41 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: Feb 08	It's 3:45pm and I'm pretty hungry... more than usual. I chopped up a little bit of cucumber I have at work and eating it with salt & pepper. I'm afraid my body is messing with me! I hope I can stay strong for a little while longer....

08-11-2010, 03:54 PM	#73
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	Guzzle some water, eat dinner early and get to bed early as well. Hang in there!

08-11-2010, 04:28 PM	#74
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 689 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 102 lbs- 5'0"- 41 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: Feb 08	CaTriGirl, I just read thru your blog- great job! I'm going to try the eggs w/hot sauce!!!

08-12-2010, 05:45 AM	#75
CLM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 283 Gallery: CLM	VLCD5 -.04 I had tomatos for the 1st time yesterday and also got a little sunburn. Not sure if thats why I lost less or it could be cause I have less to lose. Not really worried about it. Sally, If your still hungry today maybe you have already lost all your abnormal fat and its time to up your calories. How have you done in losing inches?

08-12-2010, 02:44 PM	#76
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 689 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 102 lbs- 5'0"- 41 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: Feb 08	CLM, I had no loss yesterday I had a spinach omelet for dinner- 2 cups of spinach sauteed in water, then 1 egg and 2 whites, a few drops of hot sauce... wonder if that was the reason, or I'm getting close and the body is fighting me? I really want the eggs again! I will try one more time and if I am still stalled, will switch to something else. My regular fat stores are probably getting low, but I still have a tiny bit of back fat! My tummy is the flattest it's been in my whole life, so I'm pretty about that!!! How's everyone else doing???

08-13-2010, 05:28 AM	#78
CLM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 283 Gallery: CLM	VLCD6 -1lb. My mom is coming this weekend for my birthday. We will be going out to dinner Saturday night. I'm going to have a filet. I have been wanting some beef for days now! If it doesn't stall me I'm adding it in a couple days a week. Sally, Has that final pound left yet? Have a great weekend everyone!

08-13-2010, 08:32 AM	#79
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 689 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 102 lbs- 5'0"- 41 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: Feb 08	CLM, Wishing you an early !!!! Hope it's a great one! You are doing great. Have a yummy dinner! I am going out tomorrow for my belated birthday dinner. I will have fish or a smoked chicken salad. I released .6lbs yesterday WOOT WOOT Happy Friday the 13th to all

08-13-2010, 08:35 AM	#80
catzrule Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,247 Gallery: catzrule Stats: 153.8/139.6/128 (5'3") WOE: Simeon's protocol - HCG Start Date: November 20, 2002	WOOT is right! Are you calling goal? Now, you have to stay on protocol for the remaining days. Do you think your losses will stop? I guess they would have to if you don't have any more abnormal fat, right? I read P&I and it says that once your abnormal fat stores are gone, you may feel weak because you aren't releasing the calories, but how can you stay on VLCD if you are out of fat stores, but still remain on the protocol for the specified period? /confused

08-13-2010, 08:54 AM	#81
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 689 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 102 lbs- 5'0"- 41 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: Feb 08	Hi catzrule (totally love and agree with your name ) My goal is 100, so I'm basically there but I want to see that EXACT # on the scale (silly, I know). Yes, I will stay on the drops per the protocol. In the book, he says to raise your calories to 800-1000. Unfortunately, he doesn't give a guideline of HOW to do that, and I haven't came across anyone who has done this. What I plan to do is : 1. increase protein- 1 oz each meal for a couple days 2. More veggies, and mix two different ones for the next couple days 3. Introduce a TINY bit (1 tsp) of fat (oil/vinegar salad dressing, butter, heavy cream) a day. Hopefully I will increase gradually enough to maintain, and by then it will be time for P3

08-13-2010, 09:05 AM	#82
CaTriGirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 683 Gallery: CaTriGirl Stats: 154/135/130-135 WOE: Lost 20 lbs w/hhcg Maintaining with JUDDD	Woo hooo! Sally you are there! Let out a big breath when you are on the scale and I'm sure it will be 100.00 From what I've read, you are right on target for how you plan to increase calories. Increasing lean protein is very important. Way to go!!

08-13-2010, 09:16 AM	#83
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	Salamander! Congratulations on a job well done! Your plans sound like they should work well.

08-13-2010, 10:10 AM	#84
catzrule Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 6,247 Gallery: catzrule Stats: 153.8/139.6/128 (5'3") WOE: Simeon's protocol - HCG Start Date: November 20, 2002	Sounds like a great plan to me!

08-15-2010, 07:44 AM	#85
CLM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 283 Gallery: CLM	My family just left so time to get everything back to normal around the house! I lost 1lb yesterday VLCD7 and today I was down .4. We did go out to dinner last night and I had a filet and probably a little more than 3.5oz. I did pass on the birthday cake they brought me. It looked so good. I really didn't miss it though. The filet more than made up for the cake. I was feeling slightly hungry all day but after dinner I felt great and still do today. I may up my protein a little and add beef.

08-15-2010, 07:52 AM	#86
cookie34 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 3,912 Gallery: cookie34 Stats: 273/186/150 WOE: VSG/Low Carb Start Date: 5/20/2012	Just wanted to report in... lost my 5. Only 19 times more to go!

08-15-2010, 11:42 AM	#87
CaTriGirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 683 Gallery: CaTriGirl Stats: 154/135/130-135 WOE: Lost 20 lbs w/hhcg Maintaining with JUDDD	Kandi - great job! Wooo hooo! Sally, how are you doing today??

08-15-2010, 01:25 PM	#88
Salamander Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 689 Gallery: Salamander Stats: 102 lbs- 5'0"- 41 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: Feb 08	Hi Friends! Kandi, great job!! In spite of having some popcorn at the movies last night, I am down .2 lb! I'm soooo close! I am so thrilled about HCG and how well it works for so many! I'm looking toward P3 and a little worried. What I am doing is to make at least 5 days of a food plan, so I make sure I'm reintroducing food in a cautious manner and I can watch for any intolerances.

08-17-2010, 05:01 AM	#89
CLM Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 283 Gallery: CLM	VLCD10 +.02 In 10 days I'm down 9.2lbs and 5.5inches. I have a little more fat to lose on my sides and back. I'm pretty happy with things so far. How is everyone else doing?