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

[KOO]

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!!

Awesome! I am excited for you! BTW you look fantastic in your newer pictures!

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

Nice!

Originally Posted by torister

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!

Noted. Thankfully, she was back down to the 165 today!

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.

Thanks! Congrats on the pound loss today!

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

That is what it was like with M! Your menu sounds great!

[quote=jabbok;14032511]I am down only .2 this morning to 177 lbs. I decided to measure this morning and I have lost 6.4 inches.[/QUOTE]
As long as you are losing inches it is all good!

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.

What brand do you buy that comes in packets?

Originally Posted by 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

Originally Posted by Chouter

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!

I feel for you. Why not just do your two non dosing days, see if you lose any on those days and if you do jump back in with the drops. You may just need a break.

Originally Posted by 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!

That is a nice feeling! Congrats!

Originally Posted by g3rmanchik

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.....

Welcome! Have fun loading this weekend!

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!

34 lb. loss, awesome!

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Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

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

38 pound loss is AMAZING!

Hi all!!

Enjoy P3!

[juddinminime]

Originally Posted by jabbok

Good job on your loss, you are doing really good

TY

[KOO]

Originally Posted by joflora

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....=)

Congrats! You are doing great!

[juddinminime]

Originally Posted by KOO

Congrats! You are doing great!

TY I am so thrilled this is working.

Cant wait to see Lost and Found we started on the same day.

[Aggie95]

Hi y'all! Everyone is doing great, and even those who had no loss or (gasp) a gain are working hard and things are happening that we don't see on the scale. I generally lose, lose, gain, gain, lose etc. And it seems like on the days where I struggle with energy/hunger I lose the next day.. like a reward for making it through the rough patch.
I'm doing OK after the interruption. Down like 5 from my totally not P3 binge Friday. LDW was 140.6 and I am 138.6 today, trying for about 134. I wanted to be back in P2 just through the weekend but not sure if I"ll make that number.
Keep plugging away! And all that talk of soups makes me REALLY want P3 again and make a big veggie soup. yummy.

[juddinminime]

Aggie Yes soup does sound good.
WTG w/down five!
I might go back into p2 after this round....I dont know yet.

[juddinminime]

Where is everyone tonight?

[Lost and Found]

Well, just got home. Checking in. Then, bed, and up in 5.5 hours. Can't wait until the weekend to visit the weight loss fairy a little bit more; sleep!!!

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Scale went down -1.6# this morning for a total of -4.2# for two vlcd's Onward and downward!!!! My goal for this round is 169 pounds - a new DECADE for me

Great job, Gracie!!!!

Originally Posted by principessa54

well i am down a pound today.

Keep it up!!!!

Originally Posted by jabbok

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

Your losses are great, Jabbok!!!

Originally Posted by ASHLEY2HAWAII

Good morning!
I had a good loss over night, this stuff is amazing. 1.8 lbs. yea!

Yeah...Ashley!!!! Keep it up!!!!

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...

Torister...you are doing wonderful, and I really am amazed by your losses. As you move into P3, your advice will be really important to me.

Originally Posted by 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!

That's why it called: "Pounds and Inches." Congrat's on the loss; on the scale, and off!!!!

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

You did very well on your round!!!!

Originally Posted by joflora

TY I am so thrilled this is working.

Cant wait to see Lost and Found we started on the same day.

I'm here!?! BUT...now, I'm going to bed!!!! Congrats on the loss!!!!

[torister]

Morning all....just a quick drive by as I am getting ready for work. Down 2.2 lbs today! As much as I like the losses...the food is getting OLD and I am looking forward to P3 in a week!

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by torister

Morning all....just a quick drive by as I am getting ready for work. Down 2.2 lbs today! As much as I like the losses...the food is getting OLD and I am looking forward to P3 in a week!

Good going, Peggy!!!!



I know that the days when there are no losses it must be a little defeating , but then, you seem to be having 2+ pound losses the day after not losing anything this round. This must feel great!!!!! Have a good day at work!!!!

[Lost and Found]

Today is my loooong day of Internship hours; (12.5 hrs.) Add that to my 1 hour drive...each way, and viola...the day is gone!!!! Today will be another day of bringing both meals with me.

Stats for the day:
Pre-load: 221
Post-Load: 223.4
R1P2 VLCD #7: 212.8

Weight loss (post-load): 10.6 pounds
Weight loss (pre-load): 8.2 virgin pounds...after 6 VLCDs

Weight lost since yesterday: 1.2 pounds

R1 goal: 197;or less (15.8 lbs., or more, to go )

Yesterdays menu:

Water, Green tea

Lunch:
Chicken
Cucumber in Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
Honey Crisp Apple
Grissini

Dinner:
Tilapia
Cucumber in Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
Strawberries
Grissini
2 days ago, a friend told me: "Your pants ARE getting loose!" I started with low carb (Induction levels) at 235, and changed over to hHcg at 221. So, in a relatively short amount of time, I have lost 22.2 pounds. I guess that my pants should be, finally, looking a little bit looser!!! LoL!!!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by torister

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

Nothing fancy! I just heat 2 cups of chicken broth and add the 1 egg plus the 3 whites that I have beaten with a fork. I love it!!! You can add various spices or even your celery for a veggie (have to try that next time) to make it exciting, but I am a plain jane kinda gal and normally add nothing. This last time I added a dash cayenne pepper. Quite tasty!!

[dawnyama]

My update this morning:

down 0.6 today!!! Yeah!!! Almost there.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by torister

Morning all....just a quick drive by as I am getting ready for work. Down 2.2 lbs today! As much as I like the losses...the food is getting OLD and I am looking forward to P3 in a week!

way to go Peggy you are really doing good.

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Today is my loooong day of Internship hours; (12.5 hrs.) Add that to my 1 hour drive...each way, and viola...the day is gone!!!! Today will be another day of bringing both meals with me.

Stats for the day:
Pre-load: 221
Post-Load: 223.4
R1P2 VLCD #7: 212.8

Weight loss (post-load): 10.6 pounds
Weight loss (pre-load): 8.2 virgin pounds...after 6 VLCDs

Weight lost since yesterday: 1.2 pounds

R1 goal: 197;or less (15.8 lbs., or more, to go )

2 days ago, a friend told me: "Your pants ARE getting loose!" I started with low carb (Induction levels) at 235, and changed over to hHcg at 221. So, in a relatively short amount of time, I have lost 22.2 pounds. I guess that my pants should be, finally, looking a little bit looser!!! LoL!!!!

Good for you, you will be in the 190's before you know it.

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Nothing fancy! I just heat 2 cups of chicken broth and add the 1 egg plus the 3 whites that I have beaten with a fork. I love it!!! You can add various spices or even your celery for a veggie (have to try that next time) to make it exciting, but I am a plain jane kinda gal and normally add nothing. This last time I added a dash cayenne pepper. Quite tasty!!

Sounds good Dawn I think I may try some of this.

Originally Posted by dawnyama

My update this morning:

down 0.6 today!!! Yeah!!! Almost there.

almost there good for you.

[jabbok]

I only lost .2 again down to 176.8 I am keeping track of my menu but not much has changed since last week not sure why the weight loss has slowed to a crawl.

[DaisyMarie]

Everyone is doing great! I love reading this thread!

I lost 2.6 last night. Wow! Wow! Wow! I know I didn't have my glasses on when I weighed, but I looked twice! I'll claim it and see how tomorrow's w/i goes!

[juddinminime]

jabbok Wtg- hang in there it could be your bod needing to catch up?

Dawn Oh that egg drop soup....First time I tried it I dont think I like it much? Maybe I did it wrong....It looked like scrambled eggs in broth.
Congrad's for being down on weight.

Lost and Found You are doing so good! Ahead of me and my loss
I was down seven lbs yesterday w/4into virgin weight.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by DaisyMarie

Everyone is doing great! I love reading this thread!

I lost 2.6 last night. Wow! Wow! Wow! I know I didn't have my glasses on when I weighed, but I looked twice! I'll claim it and see how tomorrow's w/i goes!

that is a really good loss good job.

[juddinminime]

Originally Posted by DaisyMarie

Everyone is doing great! I love reading this thread!

I lost 2.6 last night. Wow! Wow! Wow! I know I didn't have my glasses on when I weighed, but I looked twice! I'll claim it and see how tomorrow's w/i goes!

[Ladidah]

Jabbok, for some of us it just slows. It has really slowed for me, too. I have come to face the fact that I don't lose faster than average on this protocol - Dr. S said a -0.5 lb. loss per day is average (over the whole round), and that's where I end up at.

-0.6 loss yesterday (I didn't report in yesterday) and I finally did drop -1.0 lb last night. I'm within 0.8 of my LDW of last round finally. I'm still down 12 lbs (post load) and 10.4 ls pre load, so I feel pretty good on VLCD 11. I usually slow to an average of -0.5 lbs by the end of my round.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by joflora

jabbok Wtg- hang in there it could be your bod needing to catch up?

Dawn Oh that egg drop soup....First time I tried it I dont think I like it much? Maybe I did it wrong....It looked like scrambled eggs in broth.
Congrad's for being down on weight.

Lost and Found You are doing so good! Ahead of me and my loss
I was down seven lbs yesterday w/4into virgin weight.

good for you on the weight loss.

Are you having any issues with being light headed?

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by Ladidah

Jabbok, for some of us it just slows. It has really slowed for me, too. I have come to face the fact that I don't lose faster than average on this protocol - Dr. S said a -0.5 lb. loss per day is average (over the whole round), and that's where I end up at.

-0.6 loss yesterday (I didn't report in yesterday) and I finally did drop -1.0 lb last night. I'm within 0.8 of my LDW of last round finally. I'm still down 12 lbs (post load) and 10.4 ls pre load, so I feel pretty good on VLCD 11. I usually slow to an average of -0.5 lbs by the end of my round.

Ya I know it just sucks but at least the scale is still moving down.

Congrats on your weight loss.

[juddinminime]

jabbok No-no more light headedness.....yay! It seems to have stopped w/the headaches.
I still get the hunger feeling? I am thinking about dropping the fruit and just letting myself go full blow into ketosis so I dont have to feel the hunger.
I know its just my body working on losing the weight so I deal w/it.

[torister]

Why hellllllllllllo TOM....how nice of you to stop by...... No wonder I feel bloated today!

[juddinminime]

Originally Posted by torister

Why hellllllllllllo TOM....how nice of you to stop by...... No wonder I feel bloated today!

So sorry.

Are you off of your drops while TOM is there or do you keep doing them?

[DaisyMarie]

Originally Posted by joflora

So sorry.

Are you off of your drops while TOM is there or do you keep doing them?

Interesting question! I am on hhcg and I took them when I had mt TOM and had small losses. I thought you only stopped if you are injecting the real stuff?

[juddinminime]

Originally Posted by DaisyMarie

Interesting question! I am on hhcg and I took them when I had mt TOM and had small losses. I thought you only stopped if you are injecting the real stuff?

That's what I was thinking.

[juddinminime]

DaisyMarie Well shoots I dont even know about mine its the stronger ingredients..

[Chouter]

Well, finally I have a loss! 1.2 lbs released! I have finally hit a double-digit loss this round. I upped the number of drops. I have always done 8 drops three times per day, but I upped it to 10, and seem to be doing a bit better. I will keep it up a few more days and see if this does the trick, or if this is a fluke.

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)
Day 27 153 (-1.2)

[torister]

Originally Posted by joflora

So sorry.

Are you off of your drops while TOM is there or do you keep doing them?

I do injections...and I don't stop taking them during TOM.