HCG Non Simeon's Week of Oct/25/2010

[Tyl]

what a transformation! you don't even have to smile in your current pics to see how different you FEEL inside! Go ahead girlie!

[Jenmay78]

Originally Posted by Deb294evr

some pics from last year when I felt hopeless....uggggggggggggggggg..

I have those pictures somewhere on my hard drive. I should look them up and post also. You can definitely see how far you have come. I am so happy for you!

[Deb294evr]

Thank you Chantyl and Jen.. .. Arg.. just seeing those make me remember how I felt then. Anyway.. onward and DOWNWARD!!..

[Deb294evr]

Originally Posted by Jenmay78

I have those pictures somewhere on my hard drive. I should look them up and post also. You can definitely see how far you have come. I am so happy for you!

Yes Jen, please post some.. I don't want to be the only one...

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by stacey5267

Thanks Paula. See what happens tomorrow.

I think I'll try the shiritaki noodles again, but my first attempt wasn't so good.

The Dreamfields pasta is delicious. Just like the real thing. It seems like some people can eat it without any problems, and for some it acts like real pasta. I may have to do some experiments soon.

The tofu shirataki noodles are very much like regular angel hair pasta. I FINALLY found them at Meijers!!! But I also enjoy the white and brown shirataki noodles too.

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by Allykat1

You know A.T.W. Simeons must be doing triple back flip, handstand, split in his grave knowing that 500 calories isn't the only way to succeed on the HCG diet.

Betcha if the doc had lived longer he would have updated and revised his protocol just like Atkins did!!

[Deb294evr]

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Betcha if the doc had lived longer he would have updated and revised his protocol just like Atkins did!!

I wonder why nobody carried on his work, or did they?

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by Deb294evr

I wonder why nobody carried on his work, or did they?

Other than a few clinics and doctors here and there who've tweaked the plan, that's all I know about. I wish some had carried on and really got into the science and biology and details of this plan and updated it for today.

[MtherGoos]

I totally agree! I think if he was doing his research now, with more of the products that we have available now, his plan would be different. I have read reports from some other doctors where they duplicated his research, but I don't know about actually carrying on his work.

[Selahgal]

Here's pix of me before I began in January with Atkins for two months, then hHCG for 8 months! The avatar pix is pretty recent!

[Jenmay78]

Wow Marci! That is an amazing transformation.

[Jenmay78]

Okay, here it goes. I hope this works...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8...D550/ry%3D400/
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._3587953_n.jpg

[SCPeachey]

Day one vlcd for me ... I am so not hungry and I hope it continues on ...




CONGRATS DEB !!! ONEDERLAND ON YEAH!!!

[paulabob]

Wow Jen, marci, deb amazing changes! I see many chins disappearing too!

[Jenmay78]

Thanks Paula! I need to take a more updated photo. I had a hard time finding a picture to show all of you since when I was at my heaviest; I tended to shy away from cameras. Now I love to pose...lol

[MtherGoos]

Wow Marci!!! There's really a big difference! You look great!!!

[Deb294evr]

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Here's pix of me before I began in January with Atkins for two months, then hHCG for 8 months! The avatar pix is pretty recent!

Thank you for posting your pics!!... You really have done wonderful Marci!!..

Originally Posted by Jenmay78

Okay, here it goes. I hope this works...
http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8...D550/ry%3D400/
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._3587953_n.jpg

You look so CUTE Jen!... look at you go with your happy self!... good work! I know what you mean about getting old pics at the high weight.. I posted some in that first thread we had and I don't really have too many others.. THANK GOD...

Originally Posted by SCPeachey

Day one vlcd for me ... I am so not hungry and I hope it continues on ...




CONGRATS DEB !!! ONEDERLAND ON YEAH!!!

Feels great Deb!... thank you!!.. Have a FANTASTIC DAY 1!!... I love that feeling of no hunger the day after loading... you go girl!...

[julieboolie]

Originally Posted by paulabob

Wow Jen, marci, deb amazing changes! I see many chins disappearing too!

Wow!! you guys look wonderful!! I love pictures!! It's one thing to see stats, but to actually see the physical transformation that losing weight does is so inspiring!!

Deb-I too want to celebrate Onederland with you!! That's such a great accomplishment!! you've really found what works for you and you must be so happy!! You go girl!!

I'm down another lousy 0.2 this morning!! C'mon!! It's just now a week back to low calorie and I'm losing SO SLOWLY!! Bummer!! I was 164.4 when I started back and am down to 160.4 this morning. I get the second and third week stall, but the first week? Really? I do lose slowly and am rogue, but my cals are still so low that I should be losing more quickly! ARGH!! Trying to be patient, and relax, but definitely bummed! I guess it does average out to 0.5lbs a day, but that first week is usually the fastest and I will probably slow down from here. I surely hope not .

Well, there's crying coming from upstairs, so I'd better run. TTYL..

[Kiley2801]

Originally Posted by Deb294evr

Yes!! I will copy it over to the Monday thread in the morning... I'll update my own stats, and if you ladies want to update it will help us keep it current for each week.

I MADE IT FOLKS!! I passed through the gates to ONEDERLAND!!.. not much of a loss, but I really ate a TON of food.. steak, chicken thighs, pork chops, and no veges or fruit yesterday. Probably about 2300 cals according to ******, but I was hungry and I didn't want to hurt my losses too much.

So ....199.4 today!...

Yay Deb!!! That is so incredibly awesome!!!!!

And your before and afters??? Incredible!!! I'm not over-exagerating (why can't I spell this word??) when I say you lost about 15 YEARS along with all those pounds. What an inspiration you are. And so kind and helpful to boot!!

[Kiley2801]

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Here's pix of me before I began in January with Atkins for two months, then hHCG for 8 months! The avatar pix is pretty recent!

Oh my goodnes--- you look SO great! I can't believe the difference in your face! Well done!!!

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

I'm down another lousy 0.2 this morning!! C'mon!! It's just now a week back to low calorie and I'm losing SO SLOWLY!! Bummer!! I was 164.4 when I started back and am down to 160.4 this morning. I get the second and third week stall, but the first week? Really? I do lose slowly and am rogue, but my cals are still so low that I should be losing more quickly! ARGH!! Trying to be patient, and relax, but definitely bummed! I guess it does average out to 0.5lbs a day, but that first week is usually the fastest and I will probably slow down from here. I surely hope not .

Remember ebbs and flows are part of this thing, also pounds AND INCHES! Are you losing inches? Don't stress, it WILL happen! Let your body do it's thing ... and shake it up if necessary!!!

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by Kiley2801

Oh my goodnes--- you look SO great! I can't believe the difference in your face! Well done!!!

Thanks. I have some full body pix of the before but I need to take some from now too. Then I'll post those. Ya'll were warned!

[Deb294evr]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Wow!! you guys look wonderful!! I love pictures!! It's one thing to see stats, but to actually see the physical transformation that losing weight does is so inspiring!!

Deb-I too want to celebrate Onederland with you!! That's such a great accomplishment!! you've really found what works for you and you must be so happy!! You go girl!!

I'm down another lousy 0.2 this morning!! C'mon!! It's just now a week back to low calorie and I'm losing SO SLOWLY!! Bummer!! I was 164.4 when I started back and am down to 160.4 this morning. I get the second and third week stall, but the first week? Really? I do lose slowly and am rogue, but my cals are still so low that I should be losing more quickly! ARGH!! Trying to be patient, and relax, but definitely bummed! I guess it does average out to 0.5lbs a day, but that first week is usually the fastest and I will probably slow down from here. I surely hope not .

Well, there's crying coming from upstairs, so I'd better run. TTYL..

Thank you Julie!!.. it feels good!.. I just got back from Chili's for lunch, so I hope it sticks!.... I don't blame you for being bummed, but Marci has some good advice for you, and I agree completely!

Originally Posted by Kiley2801

Yay Deb!!! That is so incredibly awesome!!!!!

And your before and afters??? Incredible!!! I'm not over-exagerating (why can't I spell this word??) when I say you lost about 15 YEARS along with all those pounds. What an inspiration you are. And so kind and helpful to boot!!

Thank you Kiley! .. I do agree on one thing.. I believe it HAS taken years off of me.. no kidding and I am THRILLED!!!

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Thanks. I have some full body pix of the before but I need to take some from now too. Then I'll post those. Ya'll were warned!

YEAH MARCI!! .. can't wait to see you and your brave self!.... You have done awesome!

[Healthy and Happy]

Hi everyone, I'm back!!!

Today I'm eating high fat low carb in preparation for VLCD #1 tomorrow. I was going to wait the full 6 wks and start after Thanksgiving but this P3 has been really hard for me. My LDW was 186.2 and I got down to 184.8 before I started gaining. My last weigh in was 9 days ago and I was 190.8. I'm so scared to step on the scale tomorrow and see what my starting weight for this round will be!

[Deb294evr]

WELCOME BACK THIN!... don't be skeered, face the fear and get back on the horse!... Glad you are back!

[Allykat1]

Originally Posted by Deb294evr

some pics from last year when I felt hopeless....uggggggggggggggggg..

Now, you're going to make me cry. Hopeless, was an everyday feeling before Weight Watchers showed me that I did not need to rely on food for companionship anymore. I got a sweet little doggie named Max for that .

Despite gaining 30 lbs back after losing my Dad last year, I still feel good about my weight loss achievements so far and I love the fact that there are so many new ways to reach my goal, AGAIN.

So thank you so much for sharing your before and after pictures and motivating all of us to keep it moving!

[Allykat1]

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Here's pix of me before I began in January with Atkins for two months, then hHCG for 8 months! The avatar pix is pretty recent!

Seeing is believing What a great transformation Marci. I am going to officially stop thinking about this piece of cake :blush: I saw in the grocery store bakery last week and keep my head in the game .

[Deb294evr]

Thank YOU Alley for sharing your story and your thoughts so beautifully!!!... very sorry for your loss...

[pmartin6618]

Well I know it's kinda of late.. but here are my stats for today 11/7/10... I lost another 1.2 lbs. today... bringing my total loss for 6-whole days to 14.4 lbs. WOW is all I can say... WOW!!!

Today I up'd my protein a lot... had a 8-oz steak w/2-whole eggs w/butter and cheese.

Dinner w/be a little more concervative... 4-oz steak w/green beans.... lots of water....

Also w/have a small piece of chocolate lowcarb cupcake... loads of water to wash it away......

I think the scale may be a little up tomorrow.. but that's part of my plan.. so that the rest of the week... I lose lose lose.

[julieboolie]

Alley-I'm sorry for your loss too. I lost my dad May 1, 2007 and still miss him every day . I too gained back about 20lbs after all of that and then went on to gain another 10lbs last year. Now I'm happy to be back near my all time low and looking to go even lower. We can do it!! It'd make your dad proud to see you taking control and doing so well! You'll make your Goal!!

Marci and Deb-thanks for the reminder!! I know it'll take a bit longer as I get closer to goal, and am glad there isn't any gain, but I've been so good!! Less than 800 cals a day all week!! Most days around 500cals. I really expected to lose. Hopefully tomorrow. I'm gonna' keep at it, and keep my cals <800 all week. I'd really love to hit 155 by next Wed. I think I can do it. If I lose 0.5 a day (the average) I will get there.

back Thin!! Glad to have you back losing with us!! I'll bet the scale won't be as bad as you think.

Ok, the Eagles are winning, barely, and dh is yelling at the TV, like most Sunday afternoons. We all went for a nice bike ride, played at the park, and now we're getting ready for dinner. Boneless/skinless chicken thighs in the crockpot w/ broth, celery, onion, carrots and seasoning. Smells heavenly in here . Have a great night!!