Anyone starting this week?

[Healthy and Happy]

I'm starting round 2, after doing a 3 wk P3 and 3 wk P4. Thursday and Friday are my loading days and Sat. the 18th is VLCD #1.

I'm so excited to start losing again! But scared to gain too much on my 2 loading days! So far I've been staying in my range fairly well and I'm right on LDW right now.

Also, if I do a 21 day round this time, is that 23 dosing days,(including the 2 loading days), and then 2 more VLCD's without dosing?

[catzrule]

Great job stabilizing in P3 and P4. Don't worry about the load weight, you know it comes right back off in the first day or two. You'll need that fat to not be hungry.

Yep, you got it!

[Healthy and Happy]

Thanks, I'm so excited I get to start dosing again in the morning! I can't wait to get back in the routine.

I've decided not to weigh after my 1st load day, I'm afraid the # will freak me out and I won't want to load the 2nd day!

[BlueMonday]

Me, Me!!

I am starting on Sat (my b-day) w/ loading. VLCD#1 is Monday.

Doing injections of the real deal this time, hoping that it is strong enough to knock off the last 15 lbs (always more difficult for me).

You must be loading today, Thin. What's on your menu??

[kerbear879]

I'm starting tomorrow. I did round 1 way back in March and April. And have been on phase 4 forever it seems. I can pretty much eat whatever and have maintained but ready to get these last 40 pounds off. So loading tomorrow and Saturday and vlcd on Sunday.

[MtherGoos]

Welcome back Kerri!!! It really is great to hear how you've maintained in P4! Congratulations!!

[Healthy and Happy]

Great! Excited to have some others starting around the same time!

Yes, loading today. I woke up this morning and had some dark chocolate PB with fresh strawberries. It was yummy but not as good as dark chocolate almond butter...oh well. Then when we went out shopping I had a huge cinnamon honey bun from a local bakery which was pretty good. For lunch I had Applebees onion rings and 3 pieces pizza, (from the best local pizza place, yummy!). Topped that off with 2 canoli's and a pint of Haagan Daz choc. chip cookie dough ice cream! For real. I'm pretty full now.

[kerbear879]

I haven't decided what to do on my load days..I've got 3 avocados sitting in the fridge so definitely gonna eat those and will probably hit up Chipotle (they have the best guacamole and chips). Maybe pizza too..I don't know. I remember feeling so unbearably miserable last time I loaded..after two days I will be so ready for vlcd!

Hey bluemonday..I'm doing injections too mostly out of convenience. I like only having to do that once a day and then am done. Did them last time too and lost around 18 pounds in 30 days.

[BlueMonday]

Originally Posted by kerbear879

Hey bluemonday..I'm doing injections too mostly out of convenience. I like only having to do that once a day and then am done. Did them last time too and lost around 18 pounds in 30 days.

Yes, I also like the idea of doing it in the morning (probably right after my weigh-in) and then not having to worry about it for the rest of the day.

I am going out for Italian on Sat and getting the best pasta dish I see. Then maybe tiramasu or cannolis Sunday I am going out to lunch at the Cheesecake Factory....

[Healthy and Happy]

Dinner was Spice chips with queso, sour cream, and guacamole. Then I had a few choc. covered granola bars. Pancakes with tons of butter in the morning!

[BusyMomOf4]

I'm starting. Today is my second load day. Tomorrow is my first VLCD, and I feel very nervous and am not sure I'm prepared enough. I didn't have a chance to cook up any food ahead. Wish me luck!

[Legend]

Today is my first load day. After weeks of reading everything I could find on this diet I'm exited to get started. My only concern is that my time of the month is a couple of weeks away, so I'll still be dosing when it arrives.

[shari]

Me! I took an interruption and am jumping back into P2 today...no load days.

BusyMomO4~it's natural to feel nervous. I kept wondering if I was going to have the success everyone else did. It's truly an amazing program..you will do well!

Legend~I've dosed many times through my cycle..still lost. I'll be dosing through again this round as well. It's actually the only time I still lose through TOM.

Happy loading everyone!!

[Legend]

Thanks Shari, I was worried it would through me off.

[debbogirl]

i like your little saying mother goose that is so true

[MtherGoos]

Originally Posted by BusyMomOf4

I'm starting. Today is my second load day. Tomorrow is my first VLCD, and I feel very nervous and am not sure I'm prepared enough. I didn't have a chance to cook up any food ahead. Wish me luck!

You'll do great! No worries! Post often, and come here when you have questions. It really makes all the difference!

Originally Posted by Legend

Today is my first load day. After weeks of reading everything I could find on this diet I'm exited to get started. My only concern is that my time of the month is a couple of weeks away, so I'll still be dosing when it arrives.

TOM arrived for me on the first day I started the drops and it was no probelm at all. I still lost really big that first week.

Originally Posted by debbogirl

i like your little saying mother goose that is so true

Thank you!!

[Healthy and Happy]

YAY, more companions on this journey!

Today is my 2nd load day. I had more strawberries with dark chocolate PB this morning, along with 3 blueberry pancakes. Then I had a devils food donut and a glazed twist at the donut shoppe. Definiely no appetite supression yet! I feel like a cow though!

So excited to start tomorrow and let the losing begin!!!

[makeup]

HI Ladies,

I am so excited to join you soon. My drops will be here next Tues. YES, Im tracking the delivery on fedex lol. I'm just reading and learning all I can before my drop arrive. I have aprox 25 pounds to lose. That would make me a 6 or 8 ish. Haven't been working out lately. Guess I won't start now.

Best,
Makeup

[MtherGoos]

Originally Posted by makeup

HI Ladies,

I am so excited to join you soon. My drops will be here next Tues. YES, Im tracking the delivery on fedex lol. I'm just reading and learning all I can before my drop arrive. I have aprox 25 pounds to lose. That would make me a 6 or 8 ish. Haven't been working out lately. Guess I won't start now.

Best,
Makeup

Glad you are joining us Makeup!! There's so much great info on here, but if you have any questions, just ask! I'm sure you will really love this, it's wonderful!!

[makeup]

MG,

The quote in your siggy is what inspired me to go ahead and order. Thanks so much for that!!!

Makeup

[Healthy and Happy]

Welcome Makeup!

That's a great quote MG!

I just ate 3 pieces KFC and 2 choc. granola bars, and heating up my 2 leftover pieces of pizza. Oh my, I am not going to like the # on the scale tomorrow! I didn't weigh this morning for fear that it would cause me to cut back today. LOL, that ain't happenin'!

[fib-by-40]

Id like to join in. I just finished my first two load days and am starting my first VLCD today. Would love to have some friends to keep me on track.

[MtherGoos]

Originally Posted by makeup

MG,

The quote in your siggy is what inspired me to go ahead and order. Thanks so much for that!!!

Makeup

Aww, thank you! That's very sweet! I know you're going to be glad you did. I've just been amazed by this whole process, and I really find it inspiring to hear how well the people on P3 and P4 are maintaining. It's so encouraging!

Originally Posted by thin in 2010

Welcome Makeup!

That's a great quote MG!

I just ate 3 pieces KFC and 2 choc. granola bars, and heating up my 2 leftover pieces of pizza. Oh my, I am not going to like the # on the scale tomorrow! I didn't weigh this morning for fear that it would cause me to cut back today. LOL, that ain't happenin'!

You're making me hungry!!!

[kerbear879]

Loading Day one today..and ugh I am already miserable. See this is why I hate load days. My stomach is all in knots and I feel like I am gonna be running to the bathroom all day. I haven't even eaten that much yet either. Had coffee with cream, 2 egg taquitos, an avocado, chipotle chicken salad with all the fixings, and just now forced myself to eat some mixed nuts..ugh!

[Legend]

Today is also my first load day. So far I've had Cuban toast with lots of butter, coffee with real cream and chicken wings from Hooters for lunch.
I think I'm going to have McDonald's for dinner since it's high fat and a cheesecake for desert.
I can't believe how hard it's to think up fatty foods LOL I'm trying to do high fat instead of high carb but it's not as easy as I though it would be.

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by fib-by-40

Id like to join in. I just finished my first two load days and am starting my first VLCD today. Would love to have some friends to keep me on track.

Welcome! I'm on vlcd6 of my second round.

[Healthy and Happy]

Yay, fellow loaders!

I finished off my lunch with a full pint of Haagan Daz caramel cone flavor. For my last loading meal tonight, I'm planning to prepare some pasta with ground beef/onion and this amazing cheese sauce I make consisting of cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheddar. Then I'll probably have some PB cups before calling an end to my loading.


I have my extra lean beef and green apples ready to go for VLCD #1 tomorrow!

[Healthy and Happy]

Oh my, it was way worse than I imagined! I'm up 11.2 lbs. in 2 short days!!! WOW!!! I sure hope this comes off super fast!

[Stevie Renee]

For those of you with experience, is it best to load low carb, super high fat?

I have been reading as much as I can and talked it over with DH and he said go for it. I will be watching your progress and cheering you on!!

[Healthy and Happy]

I would say yes! My first round I loaded low carb high fat and only gained .8 lbs. I wish I would have done that again this time.