Anyone starting today for the first time? 11/13/10

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by Lil Donna

This could be the shortest diet in history... I am starting to think bad thoughts.

Like low carb is easy peasy compared to this.
Or
I would walk 5 miles just to have something bad to eat.

Anyone else feeling like me?

I am not digging this. I am taking one hour at a time. I am almost NEVER hungry. I wonder how much is psychological and the added water making my stomach want MORE than just water. And I am really hungry! But nothing really sounds good. And I am cranky. Almost like Kimkins description of SNATT.

I am going to have a cup of coffee and settle in to watch some TV.
Having to fix my meal and then add to dinner for DH seems like a PITA too because of adding in the butter and all after I seperate the main parts of the meal.

I suspect that I have been too stingy with my veggies too. I coud probably have more than I am having.

It is only day 2 though. Maybe I need to use more or less of my drops? the two pound loss is wonderful, more than I lose on days when I don't eat much of anything when I am not on any plan at all. I obviously did not load right.

It is only a few weeks, and I think I can do anything for a few weeks.

Heaven forbid that I hit a stall though, because I will NOT take that well! I keep hoping I will just get into ketosis so I won't be hungry any more. Peobably won't happen if I keep eating apples though. Might have some frozen strawberries tonight as my snack.

Pleeeaase tell me that this gets better!

[Stevie Renee]

Originally Posted by Lil Donna

This could be the shortest diet in history... I am starting to think bad thoughts.

Like low carb is easy peasy compared to this.
Or
I would walk 5 miles just to have something bad to eat.

Anyone else feeling like me?

First couple of days are yucky. However, if you are really having a tough go, I would check out the rogue thread. They are doing a variety of things and having success

[Lil Donna]

I like your thinking Molly~ an hour at a time.

I have my tomato left right now and it doesn't appeal to me whatsoever.

The kids food and leftovers are calling me! Heck the whole refrigerator and pantry are calling me. I hope not to answer. I want to see a loss tomorrow.

[Lil Donna]

Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

First couple of days are yucky. However, if you are really having a tough go, I would check out the rogue thread. They are doing a variety of things and having success

Is the thread you speak of the Non-Simeons protocol one?

[Stevie Renee]

Originally Posted by Lil Donna

Is the thread you speak of the Non-Simeons protocol one?

Yes

[Barbara690]

Curvecontrol & Lil Donna,

Just hang in there a few more days.I was so cranky and irritable the first few days and now my moods are starting to level out.My poor DH couldn't do anything right including breathing,lol.I did up my protein alittle bit and that helped a lot with the hunger.

[Lil Donna]

Originally Posted by Barbara690

Curvecontrol & Lil Donna,

Just hang in there a few more days.I was so cranky and irritable the first few days and now my moods are starting to level out.My poor DH couldn't do anything right including breathing,lol.I did up my protein alittle bit and that helped a lot with the hunger.

Thanks for the advice Barbara.I think my DH is thanking his lucky stars that he is out of town this week. My kids aren't so lucky. Well either is the house because I've been so tired after work that once dinner is served, I am pretty much comatose. I'm hoping to get some energy to tackle the house today but only time will tell.

[Lil Donna]

Day #3: What are your results?

I lost another 2 pounds. This is great and all but I can usually lose down to 150 without a lot of trouble. So today being 151.4, I still have a few to go before this diet proves anything to me. If I could see 145-147 by Friday, then there is something to this... I haven't seen 140's without A TON of exercise and strict low carb.

Honestly, I am not looking forward to another day of this type of eating. I like the food (chicken, grapefruit, shrimp, apple, tomato, celery, radishes) BUT, I think I am craving fat. Does that sound weird?

Off to get something done...

[CurveControl]

another 2.2 down Total is 4.2 now. Water? Maybe but I will take it!

I had a good size portion of asparagus with my fish last night and a good size apple, so I went to bed feeing pretty good. I am not hungry this morning, just my coffee.

I am going to save my grapefruit for an afternoon snack. I am still shaky enough about watching myself that I am giving the baby stuff she can self feed (yeah at 14 months she should be self feeding everything, but the mess drives me nuts) like cheerios and cheese and chicken nuggets rather than fruits and stuff. I will see if she will eat my spinach and chicken for lunch, otherwise she will get yogurt.

[SweetPoison2]

You guys are inspiring me!! I got my drops and yet to open the box. Number of reasons....one I am not feeling all that great.

Donna sounds you are going great! I am following the DASH Diet ~ I need to eat light. Period.

I need to open my box.

[Lil Donna]

Originally Posted by SweetPoison2

You guys are inspiring me!! I got my drops and yet to open the box. Number of reasons....one I am not feeling all that great.

Donna sounds you are going great! I am following the DASH Diet ~ I need to eat light. Period.

I need to open my box.

It doesn't hurt to try it. If anything, it takes away the hunger.
I guess if I didn't dwell on the taste of food or the quantity of food, I would do even better on this diet.

[Lil Donna]

I am sooooooooo tired. I got up with the girls, got them off to school and fell back asleep for 4 hours! I am still wiped out. I think I better take a multi-vitamin. Plus I woke up with a terrible headache. I caved and had a small cup of Diet Pepsi and the headache went away.

I then caved again (kinda) and had fajita meat for my lunch protein. I'm hoping there wasn't any sugar in it.

I am not getting anything done today!

And what is all this flatulence? I'm scaring the dog! Do the drops cause gas????

[CurveControl]

I am not sure there was a lot of diet soda back in the 50's when P&I was developed. If we can have coffee or tea with sweetener or splenda why wouldn't we be able to have diet soda occasionally? I don't drink much diet soda but I can't see what is in it that would stall you on this plan. Maybe I missed something?

I have flavored fizzy water for my evening 'water' because I am used to having a glass or two of wine or a coctail in the evenings and that helps me not miss alcohol.

The fajita meat might have had some sugar or starch in it though. I would srink a LOT of water after that

[SweetPoison2]

I am not giving up my diet soda. Hell No. I am drinking one now ~

Of course I have not started yet ~ have not opened that box ~ still keeping my soda, though.

[Barbara690]

I've had a diet pepsi everyday since I started and it doesn't seem to effect me.I do notice that since I've been drinking more water that the diet pepsi seems extra sweet and syrupy to me.

[Lil Donna]

I am feeling hunger a lot of the time. I wonder if I should dose more or less.

Does it depend on your weight on how many drops you should take?

Right now I am dosing 3 times a day with 10 drops each.

I know when I feel full, I have no regrets but when I sit down to a tiny wittle piece of chicken, tomato and grapefruit, I feel still hungry afterwards.

Right after I dose I feel full. This is just plain weird to me.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by Lil Donna

I am feeling hunger a lot of the time. I wonder if I should dose more or less.

Does it depend on your weight on how many drops you should take?

Right now I am dosing 3 times a day with 10 drops each.

I know when I feel full, I have no regrets but when I sit down to a tiny wittle piece of chicken, tomato and grapefruit, I feel still hungry afterwards.

Right after I dose I feel full. This is just plain weird to me.

The 1st time I dosed I took the drops 3X a day 10 drops each, this time I am taking the drops 3X a day but am only taking 8 drops I am not hungry at all.

[Lil Donna]

Nothing really exciting to report. I dropped .4 on the scale today to make it an even 151. Don't know if it was the Diet Pepsi, fajita meat or lack of water.

Woke up to a pounding headache at 5am. That was not fun. Could the ibprofen that I am taking be causing the lack of loss?

I can do this for another day... I think... day by day, hour by hour!

[Lil Donna]

I haven't eaten yet today except for a huge Diet Coke at Sams. I've been out all morning shopping and haven't taken my drops for the morning yet and honestly, I could eat or not eat right now but I feel like I SHOULD eat.

What's going on with everyone else? It is so quiet today.

[CurveControl]

I had my apple for breakfast and buffalo chicken tenders and spinach for lunch. Planning 97% lean ground beef and cabbage for supper.

Hunger isn't too bad today. Not like yesterday.
will take drops at 2 (5 min or so)

[Lil Donna]

I just bought some 97% lean ground beef at the store to make the chili on the other thread. I hope it is good!

Molly, are these your first drops of the day at 2pm?
Did you lose this morning?

[arbycat]

Today's my first VLCD after the 2 days of loading. Was up 3 pounds from yesterday - YIKES! so far have only had drops and water. Having a protein shake for lunch (yes, I know - not really strict protocol but I'm doing more rogue, I guess). Dinner will be chicken and lettuce. I gave up diet soda 2 days ago and have a headache AGAIN today - ugh.. Hope tomorrow will show a loss and NO headache and NO hunger!!

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by Lil Donna

I just bought some 97% lean ground beef at the store to make the chili on the other thread. I hope it is good!

Molly, are these your first drops of the day at 2pm?
Did you lose this morning?

no, I took the first set today at 9am.
I lost .4 so I am doing Ok. Hoping to be in the 170s tomorrow.

[Lil Donna]

Originally Posted by CurveControl

no, I took the first set today at 9am.
I lost .4 so I am doing Ok. Hoping to be in the 170s tomorrow.

It seems we are losing at the same exact rate. Weird!

[mereby]

hi everyone. I've been slacking and havent gotten on here to tell everyone how I am doing. So on Monday I started the VLCD and my start weight was 178.2. Tuesday I was down 2 lbs...Wednesday I was down 1 lb and this morning down 2 more. Total weight lost has been 5 lbs!!! That said I feel like I have a UTI trying to start up. hurts regardless I took my Dmannose in hopes to curb it quick. I hope all of you have done well so far

[arbycat]

Yea, Mereby!! That's awesome - hope I have same success as you! (today is my 1st vlcd)

[CurveControl]

I made beef and cabbage for supper. I an going with the 'close enough' theory because I ate a portion then divided it as evenly as I could into 4 other containers. 1 pound beef plus 1/2 head of cabbage=5 servings.

Really tired but then I did get up 3 hours earlier than usual, and will have to get up early tomorrow too, so I am counting loss of sleep as part of my fatigue. some muscle aces and a little sore throat too, I really hope I am not catching DD's cold!

I still have a fruit serving left today. I will eat about 7:30. Thinking it will be a few frozen strawberries.

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by mereby

hi everyone. I've been slacking and havent gotten on here to tell everyone how I am doing. So on Monday I started the VLCD and my start weight was 178.2. Tuesday I was down 2 lbs...Wednesday I was down 1 lb and this morning down 2 more. Total weight lost has been 5 lbs!!! That said I feel like I have a UTI trying to start up. hurts regardless I took my Dmannose in hopes to curb it quick. I hope all of you have done well so far

Originally Posted by arbycat

Yea, Mereby!! That's awesome - hope I have same success as you! (today is my 1st vlcd)

I hope you do well too!

[mereby]

Originally Posted by arbycat

Yea, Mereby!! That's awesome - hope I have same success as you! (today is my 1st vlcd)

best of luck! You can do it!

I can tell you that I have been very good about not cheating. I did try something tonight that may or may not effect. I had an organic ground chuck patty (about 4 oz) that I shaped into an oblong, wrapped it in two romaine lettuce leaves with a small slice of tomato and a few onion chunks. It was YUMMY but I am afraid that it was too much "grease". I also had an "all natural, no preservatives" unsweet can tea....we shall see how this makes for weigh in tomorrow morning. My shot bled this morning and hurt but I after careful review I think I went through a stretch mark on my hip, scar tissue OUCH!!!!

I pray that you all have a great and successful day tomorrow

[mereby]

Originally Posted by CurveControl

I had my apple for breakfast and buffalo chicken tenders and spinach for lunch. Planning 97% lean ground beef and cabbage for supper.

Hunger isn't too bad today. Not like yesterday.
will take drops at 2 (5 min or so)

how do you make the buffalo tenders? that sound delish!