Simeon's Protocol - Week of 11/22/2010

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

That is the most precious baby girl!!

Thank you!!! She is my

Originally Posted by JeniferCA

I meant the picture of the stuffing. Hahahaha! I've already scoped her darling picture ... I love reading her posts!

This cracked me up!!!!

Originally Posted by torister

You did! I called it Gracie's Stuffing!! LOL! I just made it and took a pic...and ATE it!

Wasn't it awesome!!!!! Everyone kept trying to eat it - I actually hid it!!!

Originally Posted by heatherwagnon

Alright p3 tomorrow and suddenly real nervous...can i change my mind lol! I really want an OMM...is flax allowed in p3?!
Also reading about splenda/stevia/xy&z sugars...
Why zylitol sp? or xylophone or whatever other sugars are in recipes....is it better for you? LOL just wondering!

Can't wait fors...
Cauliflower pizza
Chicken cordon bleu
turkey, bacon and sausage (just different meats lol)...oh and
CHEESE!!

Don't be nervous - you'll be fine. Very important though to not eat sugar and starch. That's the kiss of death. There are lots of sugar-free and LC options though. After P2 eating, P3 is like HEAVEN!!!

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Well.....Big Bertha was here, and she left. She's the biggest that I've seen her be in a LONG time. Her girth was even pretty big.

I know, I know....TMI!!!! But, I just couldn't help sharing!!!!

I'm hoping that THAT was the problem!!!!

Glad Big Bertha made a visit!!!

Originally Posted by CurveControl

Congrats on finishing the internship L&F!! And on your BIG friend coming (going?)

I was worried that I would be up because I had to take a pain pill yesterday and I really wasn't sure what that would do.
Well, let me tell you~It hit me like a ton of bricks! I am glad I did not take 2 because I was nearly flying on the one I took!!(pain pills perk me up rather than slow e down) It was like I had taken 3!!!

but I am down a pound today.
Total of 12.8 pounds.

WOOT WOOT!!! You are doing GREAT

Originally Posted by Ladidah

Great news! It sounded so stressful with the long hours.

I've had a similar weight thing - I got into a new decade and here I sit for 4 days. I've been eating clean (except for cream in my am coffee) so I'm just going to wait it out, except for tomorrow, of course. Maybe that will jump start it. I'm planning on eating normal T'giving. Since my Mom was widowed and now retired she doesn't cook much - tomorrow she will, and I'm jumping on that!.

I'm still at over half lb a day average loss this round (17 days in) and I'll take it.

I'm a little nervous about starting my new job on Monday. I was shown around the company but missed the breakroom so I don't know exactly what is available. I'll probably just bring some celery and fruit that first day. What do others do for work lunch?

Have a great day everyone!

Remember INCHES!!!!! When I work in an office I would take fruit, grilled chicken, frozen asparagus (comes in a microwaveable bag) and my melba toast - it was easy peasy.

Originally Posted by jabbok

I am down .4 this morning, I was hoping to see 168 this morning but am at 169.4.

Great job!!! Hey that's almost 1/2 pound!!

[CurveControl]

I took initial measurements just at bust waist hips but I forgot to write them down.

[Stevie Renee]

Phew! I am in my window still. Today is a high fat, low carb day. I am loving the coconut oil in my coffee.

Congrats to Lost for finishing those long hours of intership!

Just a quick drive by to say good morning and check in. We are smoking the turkey today since we have to bring it over to moms tomorrow so i best get busy.


Keep up the great work ladies.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by CurveControl

I took initial measurements just at bust waist hips but I forgot to write them down.

How about trying on a pair of pants that used to be snug??? That was ALWAYS a motivator for me

[torister]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

How about trying on a pair of pants that used to be snug??? That was ALWAYS a motivator for me

Works for ME!! In fact, I was surprised when I went to the rest room here at work and realized I had put on a pair of Levi's (women's) that I would not have gone out in public in a few weeks ago.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by torister

Works for ME!! In fact, I was surprised when I went to the rest room here at work and realized I had put on a pair of Levi's (women's) that I would not have gone out in public in a few weeks ago.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the non-scale victories!!!

[CurveControl]

heck ALL my pants were snug! I really can tell a difference not just in my jeans but in my bra bans too.

[torister]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the non-scale victories!!!

Me too! Casual week at work...LOVE IT! Leaving shortly to start the holiday weekend.

Everyone.....enjoy Thanksgiving and spending time with your family and friends. We have so much to be thankful for this year!!

[2B Me]

Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

Thank you all you sweet people! I have had a really nice day. I did not eat until after 3:00 today because I rushed out to see Harry Potter and shop.
By the time I got home, I was starving. so I think hhcg is out of my system.

I made Cleo's cauliflower pizza but went light on the cheese. I am ok with that

Right now I am making Linda sues stuffed bell peppers for the week to munch on. So darn good! I get my veggies and protein.

Mindful,
hope you had a wonderful BD!! We have 3 November babies in our family and always celebrate on Thanksgiving. I like it

Happy belated bday, Stevie Renee.

Can you please share the recipes you mentioned? I need some new foods.

Also happy belated bday to Stacey too!!



I'm happy to say I'm at a new HCG low, just by a little, but still, it is a new low I haven't seen in approx 2yrs, maybe more.

Today I weighed in at 211.5, so I am hopeful that even though I'm a slow loser and the holidays are here, that I can still get under 200 by NYE, even if it is just by a fraction of a pound.

Off to read the rest of the thread...

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by torister

Me too! Casual week at work...LOVE IT! Leaving shortly to start the holiday weekend.

Everyone.....enjoy Thanksgiving and spending time with your family and friends. We have so much to be thankful for this year!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! I agree, we have much to be thankful for

Originally Posted by 2B Me

Happy belated bday, Stevie Renee.

Can you please share the recipes you mentioned? I need some new foods.

Also happy belated bday to Stacey too!!



I'm happy to say I'm at a new HCG low, just by a little, but still, it is a new low I haven't seen in approx 2yrs, maybe more.

Today I weighed in at 211.5, so I am hopeful that even though I'm a slow loser and the holidays are here, that I can still get under 200 by NYE, even if it is just by a fraction of a pound.

Off to read the rest of the thread...

Congratulations!!! I think you can definitely do it Onederland here you come!!!

[dawnyama]

I am so sorry to be in and out, but wanted to share this with y'all

Happy Thanksgiving All!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be working the times that everyone should be eating dinner, but am very thankful that I have a job!!! And it is a job that I love! I have to run right now but will update everyone when I have more time. I am off on Fri!! I have not even had time to catch up with this thread. Hopefully soon......

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I am so sorry to be in and out, but wanted to share this with y'all

Happy Thanksgiving All!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be working the times that everyone should be eating dinner, but am very thankful that I have a job!!! And it is a job that I love! I have to run right now but will update everyone when I have more time. I am off on Fri!! I have not even had time to catch up with this thread. Hopefully soon......

Have fun at work and thanks for checking in.

[asia12mb]

Hello everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!

I just want to say hi to the group. I have done HCG in the past. I used to post on the old 2008 HCG thread. My little short background is that I started the protocol back in November of 2008. My highest weight was around 225. I did a couple of rounds and I am now currently around 147-150. I have maintained for over a year at this weight.
I started a new round. I am on load day 2 with VLC starting tomorrow. I hope to reach the 130s by the end of December.

I look forward to talking with all of you!

[Stevie Renee]

Originally Posted by 2B Me

Happy belated bday, Stevie Renee.

Can you please share the recipes you mentioned? I need some new foods.

Also happy belated bday to Stacey too!!



I'm happy to say I'm at a new HCG low, just by a little, but still, it is a new low I haven't seen in approx 2yrs, maybe more.

Today I weighed in at 211.5, so I am hopeful that even though I'm a slow loser and the holidays are here, that I can still get under 200 by NYE, even if it is just by a fraction of a pound.

Off to read the rest of the thread...

Way to go on the new low! And thanks for the BD wishes

here are a few recipes I mentioned...

cauli pizza...yum.

Your Lighter Side...: I Can't Believe it's Cauliflower Pizza Crust!

Here is the stuffed peppers...so good...consider doubling your recipe. I don't use the Worcester sauce however.

Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

[Stevie Renee]

Originally Posted by asia12mb

Hello everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!

I just want to say hi to the group. I have done HCG in the past. I used to post on the old 2008 HCG thread. My little short background is that I started the protocol back in November of 2008. My highest weight was around 225. I did a couple of rounds and I am now currently around 147-150. I have maintained for over a year at this weight.
I started a new round. I am on load day 2 with VLC starting tomorrow. I hope to reach the 130s by the end of December.

I look forward to talking with all of you!

Welcome back! Looking forward to getting to know you as well. I also wanna see the 130's...hopefully in Dec

Hope everyone is doing well. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

[CJoy]

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

Gee, I went to buy a pair of pants today and boy was I surprised to get into a pair two sizes smaller than my last fitting pair. Indeed Peggy, we do have a lot to be thankful for this year. I'm very thankful to have all of you here to help me get through this time in my life, Thank you!

Keep up the good work all and enjoy your food fest, I know I will.

[leftout]

First day of VLC and oops...I went over 500 based on ******. I guess I over did the vegatables. I need to mix up the protein too. Since this was my first day, I did the easy thing, I repeated the protein both lunch and dinner.
Today I consumed 7oz chicken breast, 4oz cucumber, 4oz steamed cabbage and one lemon plus 128oz water (before bedtime). No fruit or starch.

[heatherwagnon]

Originally Posted by CJoy

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

Gee, I went to buy a pair of pants today and boy was I surprised to get into a pair two sizes smaller than my last fitting pair. Indeed Peggy, we do have a lot to be thankful for this year. I'm very thankful to have all of you here to help me get through this time in my life, Thank you!

Keep up the good work all and enjoy your food fest, I know I will.

Congrats! I'll bet that was an awesome feeling!! How great for you! My next pair is on the back of my bathroom door...waiting

[Lost and Found]

I'm Thankful for my Friends (Which includes all of you) and Family. I'm Thankful that I am Done with my Internship. I'm Thankful to be graduating in May. I'm Thankful to have a roof over my head in today's economy.

AND...today, Thanksgiving 2010, I'm thankful to, Finally, see a drop into a new Century!!!!!

Everyone have a GREAT day!!! Happy Thanksgiving to All of you!!!


Pre-load: 221
Post-Load: 223.4
R1P2 VLCD #35: 199.6

Weight loss (post-load): 23.8 pounds
Weight loss (pre-load): 21.4 virgin pounds...after 34 days of being on VLCDs

Weight lost since yesterday: 1.2 pounds (That's Always nice, after a true stall!!!)

R1 goal: 197;or less (2.6 lbs., or more, to go )

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

I'm Thankful for my Friends (Which includes all of you) and Family. I'm Thankful that I am Done with my Internship. I'm Thankful to be graduating in May. I'm Thankful to have a roof over my head in today's economy.

AND...today, Thanksgiving 2010, I'm thankful to, Finally, see a drop into a new Century!!!!!

Everyone have a GREAT day!!! Happy Thanksgiving to All of you!!!


Pre-load: 221
Post-Load: 223.4
R1P2 VLCD #35: 199.6

Weight loss (post-load): 23.8 pounds
Weight loss (pre-load): 21.4 virgin pounds...after 34 days of being on VLCDs

Weight lost since yesterday: 1.2 pounds (That's Always nice, after a true stall!!!)

R1 goal: 197;or less (2.6 lbs., or more, to go )

Good drop for you and I am sure there are more to follow.

[jabbok]

I am up .2 this morning but checked my measurements have lost another 6.25 inches.

Yesterday I was starving all day, I bumped up my drops to 9 drops 3X a day I was doing 8 drops 3X per day.

I ate both my apples yesterday and had one of my melba toast plus P2 chili for both my meals as I was rushed yesterday and didn't have time to make anything else.

The weather here is really cold it is -25 to -30 for the last few days so I think that is why I have been hungrier it takes more energy to stay warm. If it stays cold I think I will up my protein so that I am not starving.

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by leftout

First day of VLC and oops...I went over 500 based on ******. I guess I over did the vegatables. I need to mix up the protein too. Since this was my first day, I did the easy thing, I repeated the protein both lunch and dinner.
Today I consumed 7oz chicken breast, 4oz cucumber, 4oz steamed cabbage and one lemon plus 128oz water (before bedtime). No fruit or starch.

and THAT was over 500? I wonder how Simeon did it to get 2 fruits and 2 grissini added to that and still make it under 500 cal? I can't imagine he dropped people to less than a half cup of veggies per meal!! A Half cup of peeled raw cucumbers is only 8 calories!

I must be going waaay over. I don't measure veggies but I am pretty sure I have about at least 1/2 cup of cabbage (that would be, for me, 1/10 of a head of cabbage so about 12 calories) after it has been cooked down, and I had a full can of spinach and my premesured (100g before cooking weight) chicken for lunch yesterday. and I always eat at least one fruit, some days two!

This is why I don't use ******, I am already too obsessed with what I can have, I refuse to eat less veggies!



I am down 1.4 today so a total of 14.2.

Now, chances are if I stay protocol today I will se the 160s tomorrw. But if I have dinner with my family I could stay the same or even see a gain.
Sigh
I still can not decide.

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by CJoy

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

Gee, I went to buy a pair of pants today and boy was I surprised to get into a pair two sizes smaller than my last fitting pair. Indeed Peggy, we do have a lot to be thankful for this year. I'm very thankful to have all of you here to help me get through this time in my life, Thank you!

Keep up the good work all and enjoy your food fest, I know I will.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by CurveControl

and THAT was over 500? I wonder how Simeon did it to get 2 fruits and a grissini added to that and still make it under 500 cal? I can't imagine he dropped people to less than a half cup of veggies per meal!! A Half cup of peeled raw cucumbers is only 8 calories!

I must be going waaay over. I don't measure veggies but I am pretty sure I have about at least 1/2 cup of cabbage (that would be, for me, 1/10 of a head of cabbage so about 12 calories) after it has been cooked down, and I had a full can of spinach and my premesured (100g before cooking weight) chicken for lunch yesterday. and I always eat at least one fruit, some days two!

This is why I don't use ******, I am already too obsessed with what I can have, I refuse to eat less veggies!



I am down 1.4 today so a total of 14.2.

Now, chances are if I stay protocol today I will se the 160s tomorrw. But if I have dinner with my family I could stay the same or even see a gain.
Sigh
I still can not decide.

I don't measure my veggies I usually have 2 cups of shredded cabbage, a medium tomato, 1/2 cucumber, I quit putting my food into ****** because it was always came out to more than I actually ate.

[leftout]

Originally Posted by CurveControl

and THAT was over 500? I wonder how Simeon did it to get 2 fruits and 2 grissini added to that and still make it under 500 cal? I can't imagine he dropped people to less than a half cup of veggies per meal!! A Half cup of peeled raw cucumbers is only 8 calories!

I must be going waaay over. I don't measure veggies but I am pretty sure I have about at least 1/2 cup of cabbage (that would be, for me, 1/10 of a head of cabbage so about 12 calories) after it has been cooked down, and I had a full can of spinach and my premesured (100g before cooking weight) chicken for lunch yesterday. and I always eat at least one fruit, some days two!

This is why I don't use ******, I am already too obsessed with what I can have, I refuse to eat less veggies!

I am down 1.4 today so a total of 14.2.

Now, chances are if I stay protocol today I will se the 160s tomorrw. But if I have dinner with my family I could stay the same or even see a gain.
Sigh
I still can not decide.

Congrats on the loss.

Ah ha, the key is to stay away from ******. Even if I was over for the calories, I am down 4lbs this morning..

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by leftout

Congrats on the loss.

Ah ha, the key is to stay away from ******. Even if I was over for the calories, I am down 4lbs this morning..

good drop.

[CurveControl]

Originally Posted by leftout

Congrats on the loss.

Ah ha, the key is to stay away from ******. Even if I was over for the calories, I am down 4lbs this morning..

Great loss!!!

[Ladidah]

Originally Posted by leftout

First day of VLC and oops...I went over 500 based on ******. I guess I over did the vegatables. I need to mix up the protein too. Since this was my first day, I did the easy thing, I repeated the protein both lunch and dinner.
Today I consumed 7oz chicken breast, 4oz cucumber, 4oz steamed cabbage and one lemon plus 128oz water (before bedtime). No fruit or starch.

****** tells me that is only 359 cals - assuming you ate the lemon too, not just the juice. Did you count the chicken breast as skin on? Sometimes ****** assumes you leave the skin on and cook it in fat. There is a boneless, skinless, chicken breast weight raw option and that chicken breast should only be 246 cals for the whole 7 oz. Cabbage=28 cals for 4 oz., cukes = 68 cals for 4 oz.

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

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AND...today, Thanksgiving 2010, I'm thankful to, Finally, see a drop into a new Century!!!!!

Me: Well, I've proven a point to myself. It isn't what you eat the day before that affects the scale - look at what you ate 2 days ago. I know people have posted this again and again, but it is so easy to eat something, see a gain the next day, and blame it on what you ate the day before. My experiment: I made some cream cheese bacon dip to take to my Mom's and I tested it yesterday. I tested it on 6 crackers worth for pete's sake! I was down today, but I bet it will show up on the scale tomorrow!

Today is a mini-load, and then I hit it again tomorrow. Have a great day!

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by jabbok

Good drop for you and I am sure there are more to follow.

Thanks, Jabbok!!!! You just don't know how good it feels to, finally, have dropped past a stall...this far in to a P2. I felt like giving up, but I didn't...and the reward was Onderland!!!!

Originally Posted by jabbok

I am up .2 this morning but checked my measurements have lost another 6.25 inches.

Yesterday I was starving all day, I bumped up my drops to 9 drops 3X a day I was doing 8 drops 3X per day.

I ate both my apples yesterday and had one of my melba toast plus P2 chili for both my meals as I was rushed yesterday and didn't have time to make anything else.

The weather here is really cold it is -25 to -30 for the last few days so I think that is why I have been hungrier it takes more energy to stay warm. If it stays cold I think I will up my protein so that I am not starving.

And I was going to complain about the 1 degree (without the wind) today!!! Do whatever you need to do to remain healthy in that frigid air!!!!

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by leftout

Even if I was over for the calories, I am down 4lbs this morning..

Great loss!!! If I haven't "met" you yet, , and I look forward to watching your success on your hcg journey!!!