Simeon's HCG Week of 8/16

[herangeleyes1]

Originally Posted by cookie34

I have to do the dreaded steak day today. I am up exactly 2 pounds. I don't know what from.. I think it is from my not so frequent bernice visits.. I started taking magnesium again today.

Hope Bernice visits soon for you! I take 800mg Magnesium Citrate a day and at least for P2 I'm ok each day. If you don't enjoy steak day can you do one of the other correction days I've read about (I know they aren't in P&I) but seem to work for others if you have a hard time waiting til dinner to eat? I can't find the link right now but some do 12 eggs, some do chicken (cooking your own whole, start with eating legs with skin, etc and last if hungry at night eat breast in plain salad), others do just protein day and have plain burgers and you don't have to wait til dinner........I'm sure I'll have to try all of them at some point but since I've done IF it won't bother me to wait and well, if hubby does the steak on the grill then I'm golden!

[Divine Miss M]

Originally Posted by cookie34

Divine,

I never felt weak while on P2. I think it was sufficient because there is no strenuous exercise.

Thanks, Kandi!!

[cookie34]

Originally Posted by Divine Miss M

Hi, Kandy! When I have tried the lemon juice in any container or even frozen concentrate, it doesn't work. It's an old lemon water trick that insists on at least the juice of 1/2 fresh lemon.

For some people of my acquaintance, it works within a few hours. At the most, 24 hours. (I've passed this tip onto family and friends and that is how I get varying reports.)

Btw, if you don't have a gallbladder, it might work pretty fast....but it also depends on how long your pipes have been clogged. Hot lemon water also brings down high glucose levels (my mom is diabetic and we've used it quite a few times with excellent results).

Great info, Divine!

Originally Posted by herangeleyes1

Hope Bernice visits soon for you! I take 800mg Magnesium Citrate a day and at least for P2 I'm ok each day. If you don't enjoy steak day can you do one of the other correction days I've read about (I know they aren't in P&I) but seem to work for others if you have a hard time waiting til dinner to eat? I can't find the link right now but some do 12 eggs, some do chicken (cooking your own whole, start with eating legs with skin, etc and last if hungry at night eat breast in plain salad), others do just protein day and have plain burgers and you don't have to wait til dinner........I'm sure I'll have to try all of them at some point but since I've done IF it won't bother me to wait and well, if hubby does the steak on the grill then I'm golden!

She actually visited today.. I still feel like I need to go though.

[Divine Miss M]

Sorry, Kandi, just saw your other question - what is it about hot water and lemon juice that makes you go?

From what I understand, lemon becomes an alkaline, which pulls extra water from the body tissues and into the intestines. When my mom's blood bun/creatnine and ammonia levels went way too high (just days after leaving the hospital), they wanted her back in. We asked the doctor for a chance to try something natural...within 2 days, all levels were normal, she was again using the bathroom, her glucose went down to normal, and her potassium (which had drasticaly dropped) went right back up to normal, too. The doctor was amazed.

Btw, I have a post from someone else on my blog (on hot lemon water)...it is also mentioned in the book, "Back to Eden" by Jethro Koss. I found everything he says about it to be true. Unfortunately, I don't drink it as often as I should of late, because it also helps control arthritis pain. (I know...I didn't believe it either, until I tried it and used it zealously.)

[herangeleyes1]

Originally Posted by Divine Miss M

That sounds like a great release! Btw, your mom has fibro, too? I have used Blue Emu for the pain, but I don't think I can use it while on the H-HCG. Praying I won't need it much. But I thought I would pass on that Blue Emu tip, for your mom's sake.

What brand do you use? My sister and I both have fibro and I'd love to try this. I googled it but wow, so many choiced with so many ingredients that I'm not sure which to pick. Hope your arthritic pain is better tomorrow!

[herangeleyes1]

Originally Posted by cookie34

I never thought of combining the tomato, beef, and cabbage.. that would make for a filling meal!

Very filling. I have the tomato as my *fruit* (read about it here and a yahoo forum) and then skip my fruit that day.

[herangeleyes1]

Originally Posted by Divine Miss M

Hey, everybody, another question. For the next phase, are we supposed to maintain or do we lose weight or inches during the six weeks?

P3 is maintain within 2lb up or down of LDW.......I have seen some lose on P4 but was told via a few different boards that you shouldn't lose in P4 if you plan to do another round 2......

[savbaby]

Originally Posted by Divine Miss M

That sounds like a great release! Btw, your mom has fibro, too? I have used Blue Emu for the pain, but I don't think I can use it while on the H-HCG. Praying I won't need it much. But I thought I would pass on that Blue Emu tip, for your mom's sake.

Have no idea if it is the HHCG, but I notice that some of my arthritis pain is mitigating...and it's been raining here the past 2 days! (Rain always means pain.)

Yes, my mom has fybro and does all that good stuff you were talking about- switched all her personal products and such to not affect the fybro protocol. She seems to think the HCG helps lubricate our joints, like it does in pregnant women- and so helps the pain of fybro patients. I hope that your pain keeps mitigating and I will pass on the info to my mom, thanks!

[Lorrie200]

Wellll...I havent been in the best of moods today...actually in quite a funk!

TODAY I WAS 192.5 AGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNN !!!

But then I stepped on the scale in the early evening and it said 191.5. So Now I am Happpppy Again. I dont know what 'it' was all about.. But me and the chili ARE NOT FRIENDS. (as much as I wanted to be..yummy)

I want to say THANK YOU so very very much to the ladies that posted back to be in my time of a near melt down. Your kind words, advice, and just the mer fact that someone cared enough to ask ment ALOT to me. I am so happy to be a part of this group.

I cant count my mid day lose till tomorrow..but It makes me feel better just knowing it's there.

I havent had a chance to read everyone else's post yet..but I will be sure to catch up tomorrow.

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by savbaby

Down 3.6 lbs today! Boy, sure could get used to that kind of drop everyday!

But, had my monthly massage today, so I hope that doesn't cause a gain tomorrow, altho I did use a paraffin gel that my mother uses for her fibramyalga so hopefully that will help! We also went out to eat too... ( I know eek!) We ended up going to ruby tuesday and they made creole whitefish and sirloin without butter and oil for us, and steamed some broccoli, also without the normal butter and oil. We portioned it up and boxed the rest for another meal. I guess I'll find out tomorrow how much it affects me! I'm crossing my fingers for no gain! Good luck to all you out there! I measure tomorrow and see if I've shrunk any! Here's hoping

Wow! That's a fabulous release! Great job at the restaurant too

Originally Posted by Divine Miss M

Hi, Lindy! Thanks for the tip; I am grateful for your response, too!

Just wanted to say I did two days of the HCG drops already. It was the first day of loading that I think I messed up. That said, since I had already planned everything out (right thru December, marking all the phases and rounds on my calendar), I decided to "tough it out" and start VLCD1 today.

It wasn't too hard, but I did start to get hungry about 9 p.m. Drinking lots of fluids! Peeked at the scale (yep, I know all about scale tricks and how we shoudln't weigh at night)...but it says 2 lbs. down already. Can't wait until tomorrow morning!

Woohoo! Can't wait to read your results tomorrow

Originally Posted by cookie34

OMG!! What was I thinking?? You are right.. I probably could have not done it and been fine. Next time I will remember this.. (hopefully there is not a next time though)



What is it about hot water and lemon that makes you "go"?

I completely missed the over 2 lbs deal too! Great to know! I had 2 lbs on the brain.period. As for the water/lemon deal, I have no idea other than that it works and for me, it works pretty much immediately. Like within 15 minutes or so? I sort of chugalug it and I use a lemon or the lemon in the plastic thingy and both work equally well for me. To be honest I'm not sure how much of the lemon in the container I use. I just sorta squirt a nice amount in the cup and its fine. Probably 2 tbls? or so? YMMV.

Originally Posted by herangeleyes1

I was afraid of cabbage too (and beef & tomato) but I was down 1.3lb the day after I had it! Dawn told me its already so restrictive to just try it and see if I stall. I was excited I didn't!

Its always nice when they notice the changes!! You'll be done soon enough!

I cabbage

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by Lorrie200

Wellll...I havent been in the best of moods today...actually in quite a funk!

TODAY I WAS 192.5 AGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNN !!!

But then I stepped on the scale in the early evening and it said 191.5. So Now I am Happpppy Again. I dont know what 'it' was all about.. But me and the chili ARE NOT FRIENDS. (as much as I wanted to be..yummy)

I want to say THANK YOU so very very much to the ladies that posted back to be in my time of a near melt down. Your kind words, advice, and just the mer fact that someone cared enough to ask ment ALOT to me. I am so happy to be a part of this group.

I cant count my mid day lose till tomorrow..but It makes me feel better just knowing it's there.

I havent had a chance to read everyone else's post yet..but I will be sure to catch up tomorrow.

Hallelujah!!!! Can't wait to see your posts tomorrow!

[Lorrie200]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Hallelujah!!!! Can't wait to see your posts tomorrow!

Lol..you make me smile Walkingwomen..!
Pssst..and U were one of the one's I was thanking in my post by the way

[Chouter]

Originally Posted by Lorrie200

Wellll...I havent been in the best of moods today...actually in quite a funk!

TODAY I WAS 192.5 AGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNN !!!

But then I stepped on the scale in the early evening and it said 191.5. So Now I am Happpppy Again. I dont know what 'it' was all about.. But me and the chili ARE NOT FRIENDS. (as much as I wanted to be..yummy)

I want to say THANK YOU so very very much to the ladies that posted back to be in my time of a near melt down. Your kind words, advice, and just the mer fact that someone cared enough to ask ment ALOT to me. I am so happy to be a part of this group.

I cant count my mid day lose till tomorrow..but It makes me feel better just knowing it's there.

I havent had a chance to read everyone else's post yet..but I will be sure to catch up tomorrow.

Chili is not my friend, either. Sadly.

[Lorrie200]

Originally Posted by Chouter

Chili is not my friend, either. Sadly.

It sucks! Huh? I So wanted to be friends with her But the relationship is officialy Over until maybe P3. Back to chicken and fish on the George Grill! Hope I get my personality back tomorrow cause I have been a bear for the last few days..

[savbaby]

Originally Posted by Lorrie200

Wellll...I havent been in the best of moods today...actually in quite a funk!

TODAY I WAS 192.5 AGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNN !!!

But then I stepped on the scale in the early evening and it said 191.5. So Now I am Happpppy Again. I dont know what 'it' was all about.. But me and the chili ARE NOT FRIENDS. (as much as I wanted to be..yummy)

I want to say THANK YOU so very very much to the ladies that posted back to be in my time of a near melt down. Your kind words, advice, and just the mer fact that someone cared enough to ask ment ALOT to me. I am so happy to be a part of this group.

I cant count my mid day lose till tomorrow..but It makes me feel better just knowing it's there.

I havent had a chance to read everyone else's post yet..but I will be sure to catch up tomorrow.

I'm rooting for you!! We started close to the same date, so I'm hoping you have lots and lots of release tomorrow! I think bernice is helping me. It seems like she's spring cleaning or something down there, has she visited you lately?

[cookie34]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Wow! That's a fabulous release! Great job at the restaurant too

Woohoo! Can't wait to read your results tomorrow

I completely missed the over 2 lbs deal too! Great to know! I had 2 lbs on the brain.period. As for the water/lemon deal, I have no idea other than that it works and for me, it works pretty much immediately. Like within 15 minutes or so? I sort of chugalug it and I use a lemon or the lemon in the plastic thingy and both work equally well for me. To be honest I'm not sure how much of the lemon in the container I use. I just sorta squirt a nice amount in the cup and its fine. Probably 2 tbls? or so? YMMV.

I just heated up a coffee mug full of hot water and added 1 TBLS of lemon juice out of my plastic container.. I hated it. blech.... but I drank it. We will see if it does any good.


Lori- I hope your loss sticks around for the morning!!

[Snookie68]

Neither dh nor I were hungry for dinner. I knew if we didnt eat something by midnight we would be starving! I made the shake that Dawn gave the recipe for..... Looks but tastes yummy!!!!
When I handed dh his glass he looked at me and said "You know I trust you" LOL But even Mr Picky Pants liked it. I will make it again.

[cookie34]

where is the recipe?

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by Lorrie200

Lol..you make me smile Walkingwomen..!
Pssst..and U were one of the one's I was thanking in my post by the way

Aw, glad to be of support to you and wishing you much success!

Originally Posted by Chouter

Chili is not my friend, either. Sadly.

Oh, what a drag! have you tried other soup type dishes? I'm thinking of making a P2 friendly avgalemono soup with spinach and meringue cookies next week I was going to make it this week but I got paranoid about eggs so tossed all the eggs I had out. If it turns out yummy I will post it for others to try.

Originally Posted by savbaby

I'm rooting for you!! We started close to the same date, so I'm hoping you have lots and lots of release tomorrow! I think bernice is helping me. It seems like she's spring cleaning or something down there, has she visited you lately?

Spring cleaning I love it! That's a riot

I made my dd's frozen meals tonight. Here's what I made my little darling. BTW, she's recipricating by providing me with personal shopper skills. She's done this for me before and it's so fun. I give her a debit card with a set amount on it to use. She picks out clothes, shoes, accessories and brings them to my house for me. It's great because she picks out things I wouldn't necessarily pick for myself but they usually turn out to be really fab outfits Have to give her my new sizes

So, here's her meals:
4 frozen chili meals
4 steaks in marinade grilled with grilled asparagus
Grilled shrimp kebabs 2 dill/lemon seasoning, 2 cajun seasoning, spinach
2 lobster tails grilled with grilled asparagus
4 chicken breasts in the ginger marinade, spinach
2 corned beef with steamed cabbage
10 containers of sliced frozen gala apples
10 containers of sliced frozen strawberries

I've warned her the corned beef might be iffy but I checked the nutritional info thoroughly and no sugars, starches so?? and it is beef So, she's got 20 meals and should be in good shape to stay on plan. I made her some icecubes with lemon slices in them, put together a container of condiments (lemon juice packets, salt, pepper, hot sauce) and got her 3 cases of water. So, she's set and had best plan on spending plenty of time researchng my new wardrobe So, I guess we're both spoiled I made her dbf some meals too but nothing anyone here wants to read about

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by cookie34

where is the recipe?

I think Dawn added it to the menu thread. I didn't end up having my shake today. I just wasn't hungry enough. They are very filling (at least the way I make mine are).

[cookie34]

You can freeze apples?? I had no clue

[Snookie68]

Originally Posted by cookie34

where is the recipe?

For the shake? Ummm not sure which thread! I know Dawn posted it. But here is the recipe as I wrote it

1T unsweetened cocoa powder
2 pkg sweetener
3 oz uncooked spinach
3 oz cottage cheese
5 oz frozen strawberries
a little water
ice

put in a blender and blend all together.

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by cookie34

You can freeze apples?? I had no clue

Yep. I've been slicing an apple every morning super thin and then freezing. Omg, the BEST! Plus, it takes longer to eat them. Some varieties do not freeze as well as others. The gala work fine for me and I've used red but they start to yellow so I did the gala for my dd's packages.

[Snookie68]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Yep. I've been slicing an apple every morning super thin and then freezing. Omg, the BEST! Plus, it takes longer to eat them. Some varieties do not freeze as well as others. The gala work fine for me and I've used red but they start to yellow so I did the gala for my dd's packages.

Very cool! I bought some galas. Trying this tomorrow! I eat an apple every day for breakfast.

[torister]

OK, I guess I am going to do an injection today. I lost 1.0 lbs! This is just crazy!! I think I am going to go day to day and just stick to my plan of calling LIW when I lose less than 0.5. As much as I want to move on to the P3 foods...I can't stop when I am losing a lb or nearly a lb a day!

VLCD22: Down 1.0 lbs 24.6 lbs (pre-load) and 27.0 lbs (post-load)

[tempted_by_food]

Lorrie200...I had chilli for the 1st time yesterday and guess what no loss this morning!!! I wont be eating that again lol

Cabbage, oranges, tomato I seen a loss eating them all but the chilli no loss not sure whats going on there.

[MaryN]

Originally Posted by Lorrie200

It sucks! Huh? I So wanted to be friends with her But the relationship is officialy Over until maybe P3. Back to chicken and fish on the George Grill! Hope I get my personality back tomorrow cause I have been a bear for the last few days..

Lorrie

I'm glad you are seeing a loss to make u feel better. I don't think chili is going to be my friend either. Only lost .2 after eating it and I am all puffy. Darn. It was so good. I made a big batch of it, too. Into the freezer it will go for now.

[MaryN]

Originally Posted by Lorrie200

It sucks! Huh? I So wanted to be friends with her But the relationship is officialy Over until maybe P3. Back to chicken and fish on the George Grill! Hope I get my personality back tomorrow cause I have been a bear for the last few days..

Originally Posted by tempted_by_food

Lorrie200...I had chilli for the 1st time yesterday and guess what no loss this morning!!! I wont be eating that again lol

Cabbage, oranges, tomato I seen a loss eating them all but the chilli no loss not sure whats going on there.

Raw tomato didn't seem to bother me either. I have had it everyday since starting hcg. It might be the salt and the fact that there is quite a bit of tomato in a can of the diced tomato. We might get more than if we were just eating sliced tomato. Am going to stay away from even the raw for a few days.

[tempted_by_food]

MaryN...I used fresh tomatoes in mines but I think you have something there it could be all the foods together, the salt and spices. But am going to do the same no chilli for me either.

[wishbone]

Back from vacation and all is well
Started vaca "under" the 2 pound below leeway...had to try to "gain" what a drag, huh!!!
This morning I was 180.2 That's .4 above my LDW. Yesterday morning in the motel I was exactly at my LDW of 178.8
So....the 2 gas station hotdogs I had at the flying j truck stop for breakfast yesterday (no bun of course) must have been the trick
And when we got home...I had an oopsie sandwich and 2 lo carb blueberry muffins that I had in the freezer.

Thursday woud be day 21 of this round for P3. I am definately going to do a P4 round...(although, I have had some P4 food items this round, like nuts). My dh and I are still going to take some more time off to go camping and motorcycling befor the snow flies. AND it is definately easier to do those rounds when doing those "things" than it is to do P2.

Hope everyone has great releases today!!!

JAN