Simeon's HCG Week of 8/16

[lala4205]

well I am still detoxing, but i took tha advice of you lovely ladies and my bestie Lorrie200 and did not nyquil last nite at all.. woke up and ran to tha scale and was down 3.5! i think i may have burned of a extra .2 cuz i ran to the scale pretty fast lol really excited that my load weight is already gone last night was a little bit hungry and wanted to cheat.. ( not sure if i was really hungry or if im just so used to eating that it was a mental thing) either way i just drank some tea and went to bed.. glad I did too! now when the temptation comes back ( which I am sure it will) I can remember this loss and stick with it.. me and Lorrie200 just love this board so much and really appreciate everyones encouragement advice ect.. have a good day ladiez..

WW- yes i did get a free membership at ****** and you were right i am loving it... way cool was so full last night after my cucumber!! thanks a bunch

sunny- Good morning Lady! good luck hope your first day went well its a little tough at times but well worth it..

collenma66- ya i think i will enjoy that part of school the most lol.. looking forward to hearing how you do as far as working and losing! luck luck luck

[catzrule]

Lala, congrats on getting through the detox without Nyquil. I'm starting to feel better, although one of my glands is still a bit swollen.

Man, I am having trouble getting to noon without eating something. I have my coffee in the morning and didn't want to get in the habit of having a snack in the morning since it seems people do better on just two meals a day. I can do this!

[tobethinner]

Originally Posted by thin in 2010

Good morning ladies! Welcome to the newbies and a big CONGRATS to all the releasers!

I am thrilled to be down 3.4 lbs. overnight, and am now only .2 above my range! YAY!!!

I had planned an egg day yesterday which went fine until suppertime when we had my kids orientation in the next town. So, instead of eggs I had a small handful of mac nuts and 1/4 grapefruit on the way down, then when I got home I had a bowl of sliced organic strawberries with 0% fat greek yogurt and vanilla stevia. It was yummy!

I honestly did not think I would be down this much, what a fantastic surprise! Today I am going to be super good, and keep the menu similar to yesterday so I can hopefully get back down to LDW for good!

Woo Hoo 3.4lbs on an egg CD is amazing! KUTGW!

[tobethinner]

Originally Posted by bogusjourney

R1VLCD3 weigh in: 144.1, two pounds down from pre-load weight!
I am super hungry though! Will this go away?

Woo Hoo on the 2lbs down! KUTGW!

Originally Posted by olive1

R1VLCD4 only down .4lbs this morning but I keep telling myself to be grateful because it's a loss. I 've been spoiled the last two days Down a total of 6.8lbs from the 2nd preload day.

Woo Hoo! A loss is a loss is a loss! You are doing great! KUTGW!

Originally Posted by MellaBella

Oh this is heaven to this Italian girl that loves to eat

So if I understand correctly we don't want too much exercise in P3 because we want our weight to stabilize without depending on alot of extra activity? I wanted to get back to my hot yoga classes, but they are 90 minutes long and can burn over 1000 calories per class. I'm thinking it might be best to stay away while in P3???

NO EXERCISE DURING P3! You are right, you don't want your body to think it needs that level of exercise to stay at your LDW. Hold off until P4!

Originally Posted by MellaBella

This morning I was very happy to see a 1.4 lb. loss on the scale. That's 9 lbs. for me from my pre-load weight and I'm on VLCD14 today.

I have a confession to make. I've been struggling with hunger and the other HCG site I go to really recommends using the miracle noodles, so I decided to try them to see if they would help. They have, and I've been losing (3.4 lbs. over the last 2 days). I know everyone is different but wanted to let you all know the results of my experiment. Oh, and I've given up the grissini since I've added in the noodles.

Funny story: last night I made my dinner: garlic & celery braised in bragg's aminos + some chicken broth & water, some cayenne pepper, added my chicken, a bag of the noodles and some chopped cilantro. It's kind of like a chicken chow mein. My boyfriend wanted to try it and when he grabbed a forkful he got a piece of my chicken. I made him put it back!! I told him sorry, I only get 3.5 oz. I can't afford to give any up!!

BTW - my bofriend is a chef and he really liked the dish and wants me to make it for him

Off to get some work done. Happy releasing everyone!

Woo Hoo WTG on the 1.4lb release! KUTGW and I am glad the noodles don't bother you! I have yet to try them but might during my next round.

Originally Posted by lala4205

well I am still detoxing, but i took tha advice of you lovely ladies and my bestie Lorrie200 and did not nyquil last nite at all.. woke up and ran to tha scale and was down 3.5! i think i may have burned of a extra .2 cuz i ran to the scale pretty fast lol really excited that my load weight is already gone last night was a little bit hungry and wanted to cheat.. ( not sure if i was really hungry or if im just so used to eating that it was a mental thing) either way i just drank some tea and went to bed.. glad I did too! now when the temptation comes back ( which I am sure it will) I can remember this loss and stick with it.. me and Lorrie200 just love this board so much and really appreciate everyones encouragement advice ect.. have a good day ladiez..

Woo Hoo! A 3.5lb release is amazing! KUTGW!

[DrunkenSailor]

Originally Posted by catzrule

Lala, congrats on getting through the detox without Nyquil. I'm starting to feel better, although one of my glands is still a bit swollen.

Man, I am having trouble getting to noon without eating something. I have my coffee in the morning and didn't want to get in the habit of having a snack in the morning since it seems people do better on just two meals a day. I can do this!

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

I've always been a breakfast eater too, and ate a lot of apples for breakfast during P2. I think waiting as long as you can is better though.

[cowboyshootergirl]

Quick fly by....

Today is my first VLCD. So far so good. I am up 1.7lbs from my load days.
I can do this.
This is my first day back from maternity leave. They already approached me about my schedule that had been in place for a couple of years now. I am stressing.

[tay65]

I've read alot of the posts and I like the advice here.

I'm on vlcd3 today. I'm down 3.4 lbs from pre-loading weight. I'm having problems with hunger though. I AM hungry, not just head hunger. Today I'm following the instructions of the bottle and switching from 10 drops 3x a day to 6 drops 6x a day. My stomach is growling and I am soooo hungry. Gonna go eat lunch now and maybe that will help. Gosh, this is not so great.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by tay65

I've read alot of the posts and I like the advice here.

I'm on vlcd3 today. I'm down 3.4 lbs from pre-loading weight. I'm having problems with hunger though. I AM hungry, not just head hunger. Today I'm following the instructions of the bottle and switching from 10 drops 3x a day to 6 drops 6x a day. My stomach is growling and I am soooo hungry. Gonna go eat lunch now and maybe that will help. Gosh, this is not so great.

Are you activating your drops? You need to tap the bottom of the bottle 10x off your palm to activate.

[Chouter]

Well, bummer. No loss this morning. I am taking it in stride, though, as I have lost every day until now. Guess it's time for my body to adjust. And I am happy I did not gain!

Thursday, 8/5 Got drops 181
Friday, 8/6 Load day 1
Saturday, 8/7 Load day 2 185.6 (+4.6)
Sunday 8/8 VLCD1 181 (-4.6)
Monday, 8/9 VLCD2 179.4 (-1.6)
Tuesday, 8/10 VLCD3 177.8 (-1.6)
Wednesday, 8/11 VLCD4 176.6 (-1.2)
Thursday, 8/12 VLCD5 175.7 (-.9)
Friday, 8/13 VLCD6 174.7 (-1)
Saturday, 8/14 VLCD7 173.7 (-1)
Sunday, 8/15 VLCD8 173.0 (-.7)
Monday, 8/16 VLCD9 173.0 (-0.0)

Have a great day, everyone!

[Chouter]

Originally Posted by tay65

I've read alot of the posts and I like the advice here.

I'm on vlcd3 today. I'm down 3.4 lbs from pre-loading weight. I'm having problems with hunger though. I AM hungry, not just head hunger. Today I'm following the instructions of the bottle and switching from 10 drops 3x a day to 6 drops 6x a day. My stomach is growling and I am soooo hungry. Gonna go eat lunch now and maybe that will help. Gosh, this is not so great.

I was quite hungry in the first few days, stomach growling, miserable. I also had low-grade headaches constantly. I took asprin and it helped somewhat. It was probably day 5 before I felt good. Last night was my first night of really fabulous sleep. So it takes a while for your body to adjust. Hang in there!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by tay65

I've read alot of the posts and I like the advice here.

I'm on vlcd3 today. I'm down 3.4 lbs from pre-loading weight. I'm having problems with hunger though. I AM hungry, not just head hunger. Today I'm following the instructions of the bottle and switching from 10 drops 3x a day to 6 drops 6x a day. My stomach is growling and I am soooo hungry. Gonna go eat lunch now and maybe that will help. Gosh, this is not so great.

Some people are just hungry for the first few days (or a week!). I hope it goes away soon. Until then, drink lotsa hot tea and water. It will help fill that belly!!

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Some people are just hungry for the first few days (or a week!). I hope it goes away soon. Until then, drink lotsa hot tea and water. It will help fill that belly!!

I bet when I started I drank a gallon of "sweet" tea
iced tea made with S&L + my water
I dont like unflavored water so I made myself drink 1 glass of water then 1 glass of tea back and forth
keep your stonmach full of liquids

[Snookie68]

Originally Posted by paulabob

I always blame myself...cause I can't seem to stand up straight or stay still. I'm the lady in yoga class who starts falling over every 5 seconds.

My long lost twin!! My dogs go nuts when I do yoga. They think its a fun game.

[walkingwoman]

Gosh, where has this day gone?? Well, in a nutshell, Congrats to all our Releasers! Welcome to everyone that is new or still lurking and here's my news. I'm down 22 pounds in 27 vlcds. I cannot believe it is just 4 weeks ago that I started my first vlcd. I'm stunned at my results and am happily sitting here in loose size 4 jeans as I type!

Ah, I know why I've been so busy this AM. I'm helping my dd with the plan and she keeps texting and emailing me

[Potaty]

Susie!!!!! Congrats on the baby! What is his name? Sorry I missed the news, I haven't been on LCF much until I started hhcg. You will love this protocol! Sorry work has you stressing on your first day back. Are you going to start a journal?

[MellaBella]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Gosh, where has this day gone?? Well, in a nutshell, Congrats to all our Releasers! Welcome to everyone that is new or still lurking and here's my news. I'm down 22 pounds in 27 vlcds. I cannot believe it is just 4 weeks ago that I started my first vlcd. I'm stunned at my results and am happily sitting here in loose size 4 jeans as I type!

Ah, I know why I've been so busy this AM. I'm helping my dd with the plan and she keeps texting and emailing me

WW - that is incredible! Just curious, what size did you start out at??

[cowboyshootergirl]

Originally Posted by soontobesexy'ntx

I bet when I started I drank a gallon of "sweet" tea
iced tea made with S&L + my water

Can I have sweet and low? I left my stevia at home. They have sweet and low here at work. I'd love a cup of black tea with ice.

[QUOTE=Snookie68;13800050My dogs go nuts when I do yoga. They think its a fun game.[/QUOTE]

Oh, my pups, too. Once you get down on thier level, GAME ON!!!! They get all wiggly and goofey!!!

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by MellaBella

WW - that is incredible! Just curious, what size did you start out at??

I was in 8's and M-L's on tops (I carry my weight upper and middle when I gain) and I'm now back in my smallest tops and I as of this morning have 3 more pairs of pants that aren't quite there yet. They fit but don't look the way I want them to just yet. A few more days and I'll be there

[cowboyshootergirl]

Originally Posted by Potaty

Susie!!!!! Congrats on the baby! What is his name? Sorry I missed the news, I haven't been on LCF much until I started hhcg. You will love this protocol! Sorry work has you stressing on your first day back. Are you going to start a journal?

Hi Katy!!!!
Thanks. I had a 9.3lb 22" baby boy. He will be 3mo on the 21st. Time sure does fly. He's HUGE now. He is named after his Daddy, Joseph Ray Mc****, III so I had no say so in the matter.

I may start a journal. I am going to have hubby take pics of me tonight.
I hear it takes a couple of days for the hunger to go away. It's ALMOST lunch time and I am starving!! Coming down off my load days is doing me in.

[tay65]

Chouter, I've had headaches too.

I didn't know I was suppose to "shake" my drops b4 each time. I ate and I'm still hungry. Hanging in there is gonna be hard when the belly is making so much noise. Ohhhh this stinks! But I can do this for 3 weeks....just 3 weeks. I'll just keep saying that and maybe I'll believe it.

[torister]

Originally Posted by tay65

But I can do this for 3 weeks....just 3 weeks. I'll just keep saying that and maybe I'll believe it.

You *can*!! I am closing in on the end of my short round and really looking forward to P3!! Even tho I have TONS left to lose, I am planning my future P2s around travelling and the holidays later this Fall.

[olive1]

Originally Posted by tay65

I've read alot of the posts and I like the advice here.

I'm on vlcd3 today. I'm down 3.4 lbs from pre-loading weight. I'm having problems with hunger though. I AM hungry, not just head hunger. Today I'm following the instructions of the bottle and switching from 10 drops 3x a day to 6 drops 6x a day. My stomach is growling and I am soooo hungry. Gonna go eat lunch now and maybe that will help. Gosh, this is not so great.

Welcome! I've heard that quite a few people feel hungry,... particularly in the first week. I myself didn't experience actual hunger. I realized what an emotional eater I have become though. Hope the different dosing helps, sorry I don't really have any advice.

[tay65]

I could eat a horse about now! LOL But I won't. I think I'm gonna take a nap. Sleep away the hunger.....

[Scarlett.Lilly]

Hi, everybody! I've been following along and reading, reading, reading! I've been recording my journey at another place, but wanted to say hello and give my results so far. I'm R1P2 VLCD 16. I use HhCG. I'm down 18.4 (including load weight). Feeling great so far!!!

[torister]

Originally Posted by Scarlett.Lilly

Hi, everybody! I've been following along and reading, reading, reading! I've been recording my journey at another place, but wanted to say hello and give my results so far. I'm R1P2 VLCD 16. I use HhCG. I'm down 18.4 (including load weight). Feeling great so far!!!

Nice loss!! Keep it up! Are you doing a short or long round?

[MellaBella]

Originally Posted by tay65

Chouter, I've had headaches too.

I didn't know I was suppose to "shake" my drops b4 each time. I ate and I'm still hungry. Hanging in there is gonna be hard when the belly is making so much noise. Ohhhh this stinks! But I can do this for 3 weeks....just 3 weeks. I'll just keep saying that and maybe I'll believe it.

Tay, I was having trouble with hunger, but when I started taking potassium (99 mg. 3-4 time a day) it has really helped.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by tay65

I could eat a horse about now! LOL But I won't. I think I'm gonna take a nap. Sleep away the hunger.....

Just wanted to chime in that you don't shake your drops, you tap the bottom of the bottle on your palm 10x - this activates them. Also, you could try spacing out your food until you feel the full effect of the hcg. Like have an apple mid-morning, then lunch, then 1/2 grapefruit in between lunch and dinner. You could save your melba toast for when you feel hungry too. Also, ACV (Braggs) is believed to help with hunger and detox. Are you taking supplements? In P&I it is recommended to take potassium for sure ( I take 2 tablets with each meal = 396 mg/day) This is equivalent to one banana. I also take B-12 and a multivitamin. Good Luck!

[MellaBella]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

I was in 8's and M-L's on tops (I carry my weight upper and middle when I gain) and I'm now back in my smallest tops and I as of this morning have 3 more pairs of pants that aren't quite there yet. They fit but don't look the way I want them to just yet. A few more days and I'll be there

Wow! Truly inspiring!

I'm down 9 but not really noticing a change in my clothes yet. I carry my weight between my waist & knees, so it may take a few more pounds for me to start going down in size.

Although I've always had a big butt, my stomach was always flat as a pancake without any effort. That all changed a few years ago when I hit my mid-40's. Now I have a lovely little roll above my belly button. It's getting smaller, I can't wait for it to be GONE!!!

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by cowboyshootergirl

Can I have sweet and low? I left my stevia at home. They have sweet and low here at work. I'd love a cup of black tea with ice.



Oh, my pups, too. Once you get down on thier level, GAME ON!!!! They get all wiggly and goofey!!!

CG
In P&I it says to use sachrine (S&L) because thats all there was back when P&I was written so thats what I use

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Scarlett.Lilly

Hi, everybody! I've been following along and reading, reading, reading! I've been recording my journey at another place, but wanted to say hello and give my results so far. I'm R1P2 VLCD 16. I use HhCG. I'm down 18.4 (including load weight). Feeling great so far!!!

Good going Marla!! Great job!!! How close to goal are you?