Simeon's Protocol-Week of 10/25/2010

[torister]

Originally Posted by KOO

Thanks ladies! Her LDW was 168.5, she dropped to a little under 165 with no effort on her part, now she is 167, so while it is in window of both the high and low weight I guess it more the fluctuation that worries me. This is her first real attempt at losing weight and I don't want to see her become a yo-yo'er. I was really hoping to reset the set weight. I will try not to stress over it, her being in her first round I don't know if this is normal stuff or not.

First of all, she is still *under* her LDW and within her window. So, I wouldn't be stressed about a 2 lbs fluctuation. She ate sugar and flour etc after not eating it for weeks. Its only water...not fat. I think you need to give in to the fact that her set point weight will be what her body wants it to be...you have no control over it. Trust me...I get it...but you have to. It will make you crazy if you don't.

She is not yo-yoing. She is fluctuating within her window. She will NOT stay the same weight each and every day. I can stay on plan and gain 3 lbs overnight from TOM. It happens.

Have a great day!

[principessa54]

well i am down a pound today.

Congrats to all the losers and new comers.

Koo, I wouldn't stress either about the 2 pound cookie weight. Just be sure she eats clean and it will disappear.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Will be gone all day again today. Just stopping by with my daily check-in!!! Welcome to the new ones, congrats to all those with losses, and for all of those without a loss...maybe, tomorrow will be a better day.

Pre-load: 221
Post-Load: 223.4
R1P2 VLCD #6: 214.0

Weight loss (post-load): 9.4 pounds
Weight loss (pre-load): 7.0 virgin pounds...after 4 days of being on VLCDs

Weight lost since yesterday: .6 pounds

R1 goal: 197;or less (17.0 lbs., or more, to go )

You still have a loss but you probably have lost inches, keep going.

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I cannot believe the numbers I am seeing........116.8 this morning!!!! That makes 0.8 pounds lost overnight. If I keep it up at this rate I can make goal before Mon!! I am so happy!!!!! Happy Wednesday!! I am off for the dentist now and then I work tonight so I don't think I will be on much today. Wishing great scale numbers for everyone today!!

good for you Dawn. Have fun at the dentist.

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Scale went down -1.6# this morning for a total of -4.2# for two vlcd's Onward and downward!!!! The bad thing is I am losing the same pounds over from my last round. My goal for this round is 169 pounds - a new DECADE for me

way to go Gracie at least you are getting rid of the pounds from last time pretty soon you will be in virgin territory.

Originally Posted by principessa54

well i am down a pound today.

Congrats to all the losers and new comers.

Koo, I wouldn't stress either about the 2 pound cookie weight. Just be sure she eats clean and it will disappear.

yay for the pound loss.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by principessa54

well i am down a pound today.

Congrats to all the losers and new comers.

Koo, I wouldn't stress either about the 2 pound cookie weight. Just be sure she eats clean and it will disappear.

Congrats on the pound loss!

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by Emi

Hello.. checking in .. down 0.8 lbs this morning!!! Still HUNGRY, cranky, stomach growling, nauseated at times, and shakey ... what in the world!>!>!

I can't recommend a cup of broth enough! Helps with the shakes and quieting down a rumbly tummy. With the weight loss comes sodium and potassium depletion (and sometimes magnesium). Cup of broth really will make you feel better. I also sometimes add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to it. Gives it a hot/sour soup type of flavor.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by paulabob

I can't recommend a cup of broth enough! Helps with the shakes and quieting down a rumbly tummy. With the weight loss comes sodium and potassium depletion (and sometimes magnesium). Cup of broth really will make you feel better. I also sometimes add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to it. Gives it a hot/sour soup type of flavor.

Do you get the broth that has no added salt? Do you just warm it up?

[Mindfulness]

R2 ( I don't know what to call today)
Weight on VLCD#1: 175.8
Yesterday's weight: 161.8
Today's weight: 161.6
# below VLCD #1: -14.2 lbs
# gain/loss from yesterday: -.2 lbs

So after all that food (fat), I still lost.

I don't know what to do. I ordered some new drops last week before I decided to move to P3. I feel like maybe calling this an interruption and finishing the 40 days when the drops come in. My body seems to be jump started. I really think I was in starvation mode before because maybe the drops were not good. My body is really liking the extra calories and fat right now. I am amazed that I'm not gaining. But I also feel that my body needs a break. What should I do????

(background info: I am on round 2 and between days 19 and 28, I lost nothing and experienced extreme hunger. I decided to move on to P3, even though I really wanted to finish the 40 days. I did not experience this at all my first round and suspected the drops were somehow deactivated. I've eaten P3 style for the first 2 non-dosing days(Mon and Tues) and lost both days. My body feels like it's thanking me for the food!)

Yesterday's menu:
Breakfast: Coffee
Snack: 3 sausage links (left over from kid's breakfast)
Lunch: Big salad with bacon, cheese, tomato, and ranch
Snack: apple with Walden F caramel dip, slice pepper jack cheese, handful mixed nuts
Dinner: Cheesy Chili Chicken, brussel sprouts with bacon and butter
Dessert: peachs and strawberries with HWC

[jabbok]

I am down only .2 this morning to 177 lbs. I decided to measure this morning and I have lost 6.4 inches.

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by jabbok

Do you get the broth that has no added salt? Do you just warm it up?

No, you need the salt. Your body flushes extra salt when you are losing weight rapidly. Course homemade would be best...but I just use packets.:blush: Yes, I just warm it up.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by paulabob

No, you need the salt. Your body flushes extra salt when you are losing weight rapidly. Course homemade would be best...but I just use packets.:blush: Yes, I just warm it up.

Ok I bought some with no added salt so that won't do. Do you just make sure that there isn't any added sugar in the broth?

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by jabbok

Ok I bought some with no added salt so that won't do. Do you just make sure that there isn't any added sugar in the broth?

Yes, just try to avoid any extra starches or sugars. Any other spices are great.

I tell you I go thru a LOT of spices on P2! I just have to have extra flavor - maybe why I love the P2 chili so much.

[ASHLEY2HAWAII]

Good morning!
I had a good loss over night, this stuff is amazing. 1.8 lbs. yea!
VLCD 1 188.2, VLCD 2 184.8, VLCD 3 183.0 (-5.2) from Monday morning
I know alot is water, cause Im up 5 times a night :blush:
I know for me I just cant tweek this plan and have the best losses doing this strictly.
Congrats to all of you loosers!
Ashley

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by paulabob

Yes, just try to avoid any extra starches or sugars. Any other spices are great.

I tell you I go thru a LOT of spices on P2! I just have to have extra flavor - maybe why I love the P2 chili so much.

I found some organic one that doesn't have any added sugar so I will buy that one. I want to make the chili but haven't found the hunt's fire roasted tomatoes.

Thanks for the help.

[torister]

Well, just ordered enough supplies for my next TWO rounds. I wanted to get it before the holiday mailing season starts and things go crazy. I will be loading on Christmas...

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by torister

Well, just ordered enough supplies for my next TWO rounds. I wanted to get it before the holiday mailing season starts and things go crazy. I will be loading on Christmas...

How many days are you going on this round?

I am going to order another bottle od drops today just so I have them might as well plan ahead instead of getting caught without them.

[torister]

Originally Posted by jabbok

How many days are you going on this round?

I am going to order another bottle od drops today just so I have them might as well plan ahead instead of getting caught without them.

I do short rounds. 23 days of shots and then 72 hours vlcd without the HCG. The HCG I get is in powder form and it will keep indefinitely until it is mixed.

[Chouter]

Originally Posted by Mindfulness

R2 ( I don't know what to call today)
Weight on VLCD#1: 175.8
Yesterday's weight: 161.8
Today's weight: 161.6
# below VLCD #1: -14.2 lbs
# gain/loss from yesterday: -.2 lbs

So after all that food (fat), I still lost.

I don't know what to do. I ordered some new drops last week before I decided to move to P3. I feel like maybe calling this an interruption and finishing the 40 days when the drops come in. My body seems to be jump started. I really think I was in starvation mode before because maybe the drops were not good. My body is really liking the extra calories and fat right now. I am amazed that I'm not gaining. But I also feel that my body needs a break. What should I do????

(background info: I am on round 2 and between days 19 and 28, I lost nothing and experienced extreme hunger. I decided to move on to P3, even though I really wanted to finish the 40 days. I did not experience this at all my first round and suspected the drops were somehow deactivated. I've eaten P3 style for the first 2 non-dosing days(Mon and Tues) and lost both days. My body feels like it's thanking me for the food!)

Yesterday's menu:
Breakfast: Coffee
Snack: 3 sausage links (left over from kid's breakfast)
Lunch: Big salad with bacon, cheese, tomato, and ranch
Snack: apple with Walden F caramel dip, slice pepper jack cheese, handful mixed nuts
Dinner: Cheesy Chili Chicken, brussel sprouts with bacon and butter
Dessert: peachs and strawberries with HWC

I am still struggling, too. I am still not sure what to do. I am down to 154.2, but take a look at my last 10 days. Net loss in 10 days is 1.6 lbs. I am fighting for every ounce.

Day 17 155.8 (-1.1)
Day 18 155.3 (-.5)
Day 19 155.5 (+.2)
Day 20 155.6 (+.1)
Day 21 155.3 (-.3)
Day 22 155.3 (-0.0)
Day 23 154.3 (-1.0)
Day 24 156.3 (+2.0)
Day 25 154.8 (-1.5)
Day 26 154.2 (-.6)

This is when it gets really, really hard to stay on protocol. I am hungry, some days I am starving. It is difficult to keep going. But I know if I go to P3, I will miss even *trying* to lose. I so wanted to see a new decade this round, but I haven't even hit a 10 lb. loss yet, post-load. I am as confused as you are.

Frustrating!

[DaisyMarie]

I am down .8 today, but I have REALLY noticed my jeans getting loose. The pair I have on, usually they are tight and then stretch out during the day as I sit, they were loose when I put them on! No need to stretch. And I wear these every week, so I was very surprised this AM!

[Flavia]

Originally Posted by joflora

christina When are you getting your drops? Dont forget to take before pic's and measurements.

Jo, hope they get here by sat or fri then i can load over the weekend and start monday. That would be perfect cause it would bring me right to Thanksgiving...not that we really celebrate or anything but it would be nice to get to there and have a little break then.....i am still learning how to count it all out....plus i have to c how hard its gonna be.....

[CJoy]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

If you are rogue then go for it!! But I do wonder, why even ask if you are going to do it anyway???!! My DH is Japanese and is always having seaweed with his rice. I have it at all times in my household. But I don't touch it on P2. It is not on the list of P2 foods Simeons' put out. But that is ME. See if it works for you!!

Dawn, If I were to try it I would leave out the chicken but it does sound like something for P3, yes?

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by Chouter

Frustrating!

Just sending some and sympathy. I also seem to be in a stall (5th day at about the same weight) even though I am only on vlcd9. I guess TOM & sodium had something to do with it, but it's disappointing. I'm going to break my fast a couple hours late today, and if that doesn't do it, I think I'll try a modified steak day tomorrow.

[juddinminime]

Lost and Found WTG! Happy you are able to check in. You are doing great!!

DawnOMG I think I was sixteen at your weight now...Long long time ago I am so happy for your excitement!!!

christina I thought it would be hard...Really w/me seeing the weight loss everyday it keeps me going.

DaisyMarie Woo-woo!! WTG! Only thing I have noticed yet w/me is my wedding ring...The diamond slides to the side of my finger it wont stay on top.

Chouter and Mindfulness I hope you to get through this soon you have done a great job getting to where you are now.



Here is my stats for today

Pre-load: 187
Post-load 190
Post-Load: R1P2 VLCD #6: 183 -7lbs Gone! Baby-yea! I hope at this rate to be in the 170's next week....=)


ASHLEY WTG!!!

principessaCongrad's and to all the losers woo-woo!!!

[Dan.D]

Okay, finally posting on here. I've been scouring posts for the past month while on P2. Today is the last day of HHCG dosing for me and my wife

Pre-load: 235.5
Post-load: 237.7
R1P2 VLCD #38: 203.7

Now on to 2 days of no HHCG...yikes! We start P3 on Saturday and we are really looking forward to a trip to Vegas next month. We are approaching P3 as sort of an Atkins + fruit diet.

The plan is to stick to P3 through Thanksgiving and then do our load days on the Friday and Saturday following the holiday. We will be doing a 23 day round of P2 next time as well. These last 10 days or so have been TOUGH!

[juddinminime]

Originally Posted by Dan.D

Okay, finally posting on here. I've been scouring posts for the past month while on P2. Today is the last day of HHCG dosing for me and my wife

Pre-load: 235.5
Post-load: 237.7
R1P2 VLCD #38: 203.7

Now on to 2 days of no HHCG...yikes! We start P3 on Saturday and we are really looking forward to a trip to Vegas next month. We are approaching P3 as sort of an Atkins + fruit diet.

The plan is to stick to P3 through Thanksgiving and then do our load days on the Friday and Saturday following the holiday. We will be doing a 23 day round of P2 next time as well. These last 10 days or so have been TOUGH!

WTG! That's the way I see p3 too..Hang in there you have done so well!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by CJoy

Dawn, If I were to try it I would leave out the chicken but it does sound like something for P3, yes?

Yes, do leave out the chicken! I ate the egg drop soup with chicken broth and eggs. If that was considered mixing proteins, then I did quite well. I still lost overnight. Definitely sounds like a great soup for P3 though!! DH is after me for eating more seaweed---it is great for the thyroid. I will have to take him up on it, but not until P3!!! Just need to make sure I don't wrap mine in rice!!

[torister]

Dawn...what is the recipe for the egg drop soup? I am counting the days until P3!

[Stevie Renee]

Originally Posted by Dan.D

Okay, finally posting on here. I've been scouring posts for the past month while on P2. Today is the last day of HHCG dosing for me and my wife

Pre-load: 235.5
Post-load: 237.7
R1P2 VLCD #38: 203.7

Now on to 2 days of no HHCG...yikes! We start P3 on Saturday and we are really looking forward to a trip to Vegas next month. We are approaching P3 as sort of an Atkins + fruit diet.

The plan is to stick to P3 through Thanksgiving and then do our load days on the Friday and Saturday following the holiday. We will be doing a 23 day round of P2 next time as well. These last 10 days or so have been TOUGH!

My last day as well. So lookinmg forward to Sat!

38 pound loss is AMAZING!

Hi all!!

[torister]

Originally Posted by Dan.D

Okay, finally posting on here. I've been scouring posts for the past month while on P2. Today is the last day of HHCG dosing for me and my wife

Pre-load: 235.5
Post-load: 237.7
R1P2 VLCD #38: 203.7

Now on to 2 days of no HHCG...yikes! We start P3 on Saturday and we are really looking forward to a trip to Vegas next month. We are approaching P3 as sort of an Atkins + fruit diet.

The plan is to stick to P3 through Thanksgiving and then do our load days on the Friday and Saturday following the holiday. We will be doing a 23 day round of P2 next time as well. These last 10 days or so have been TOUGH!

Great Loss!!

to the Board. Thanksgiving will actually be my last day of P3 and then I will do P4 and I will be loading for Round 3 on Christmas...YES!

[juddinminime]

Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

My last day as well. So lookinmg forward to Sat!

38 pound loss is AMAZING!

Hi all!!

Are you going to do another round of p2?
If so how long are you taking off of it and staying into P3?

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by

Here is my stats for today

Pre-load: 187
Post-load 190
Post-Load: R1P2 VLCD #6: 183 [B

-7lbs Gone![/B] Baby-yea! I hope at this rate to be in the 170's next week....=)

Good job on your loss, you are doing really good