HCG Non Simeons Week of Dec- 6- 2010

[kimberlybimberly]

Originally Posted by heatherwagnon

Hello everybody I've been a lurker for a week or so...ya'll are so supportive of each other!!
I accidentally, I think went rogue lol! I did a 40 day vlcd on rx drops and got onto p3...I could not stabalize if you'd a had a gun to my head. I tried everything!
Sooooo instead of having a hard attack from the freaking out I was doing over p3 I got back on p2 after 13 days. I also had a hard time trying to stabalize at a weight I didn't want to be kwim?! Even 2lbs above that drove me nuts! Maybe that's why I gained was worrying all the time about gaining but I couldn't stop it!
I do the protocol while i'm on p2 but I didn't follow protocol for waiting time so....I think I'm half rogue I'm switzerland!!
Now it is day 4 on vlcd r2p2 and I'm crazy (seriously) afraid of p3 again...like deathly afraid. Like I'm good for the rest of my life afraid lol! I don't know what to do or how to do it to not gain weight. I don't know what to eat, what not to eat, how little to eat, how much to eat....
Anyways I just wanted to say that ya'll are such a happy optimistic bunch for pessimistic people like me to listen to, ya'll are great
Low carb friends and the hcg group is all great and I love getting on here it's addicting!!
Anyways...hello!

Heather, this might help you with P3. I've recopied an old post and added the stuff in parentheses.



I am doing this through my doctor. He adds many of his own extra rules and restrictions - I joke that he doesn't think it's hard enough!

Anyway, these are his instructions.

P3 Day 1 750 Calories (I added bacon and eggs for Bfast, rest of day 2 P2 meals)
P3 Day 2 1000 Calories (Kept the Bfast, added fat to one meal, last meal P2)
P3 Day 3 1250 Calories (Added fat to the third meal)
P3 Day 4 1500 Calories (Same as third day, just more of everything)

After that, I ate what I wanted - no sugar or starch, probably around 2,000 calories.

Also, he uses the 3 days WITHOUT hCG method of determining when P3 starts.


You'll have to try again - without stress and fear would be best!

[Thin4me]

Good Morning everyone!
Thanks, Julie, for your response. You answered my question perfectly!
I am down .6 this morning and couldn't be happier...(well I could BUT I'll take any downward movement!)

I have found that if I increase my fat just a small bit, I feel full longer and the scale still moves (Im going for slower losses and more satisfying meals...)

anyone else found that to be true?

COLD here in the south....19 degrees as I got in my car to come to work with a high of 39! I don't know how people in the north do it! You are some BRAVE FOLKS!

Michelle

[IslandDiva]

Good morning all!

I have been so good since my recent slip-up on Friday and I'm happy to report that I am back to my lowest weight since I started, I'm VLCDR1D34, and I'm 172.6 lbs. My previous lowest was 172.8 and I am totally claiming that .2 !!!

What happens once I go beyond the 40 days.....do I start posting my results as R2 and start the day count again?

I have a mini-goal in sight....I can't wait to be 165, not only will I finally have a healthy BMI, but I will weigh the same as my BF!!!

Good luck today, everyone---do your best!

[salaunsox2000]

Ok. Round one do-over, VLCD1. I started hhcg early November had good results the first week and then just plain fell off the wagon. So, I loaded the past 2 days and am now on the first low cal day again. I did keep the 7 or so pounds off that I lost in November while eating fairly normal so I really believe that the hhcg diet does something I would not have been able to do on my own.
So, here I am again, hoping for self control and motivation. If I can't get the motivation and encouragement from this board, then I won't get it anywhere. I have never seen such a supportive group on any forum!

[salaunsox2000]

Originally Posted by IslandDiva

Good morning all!

I have been so good since my recent slip-up on Friday and I'm happy to report that I am back to my lowest weight since I started, I'm VLCDR1D34, and I'm 172.6 lbs. My previous lowest was 172.8 and I am totally claiming that .2 !!!

What happens once I go beyond the 40 days.....do I start posting my results as R2 and start the day count again?

I have a mini-goal in sight....I can't wait to be 165, not only will I finally have a healthy BMI, but I will weigh the same as my BF!!!

Good luck today, everyone---do your best!

Great news! KUTGW!!!!!

[salaunsox2000]

Originally Posted by Thin4me

Good Morning everyone!
Thanks, Julie, for your response. You answered my question perfectly!
I am down .6 this morning and couldn't be happier...(well I could BUT I'll take any downward movement!)

I have found that if I increase my fat just a small bit, I feel full longer and the scale still moves (Im going for slower losses and more satisfying meals...)

anyone else found that to be true?

COLD here in the south....19 degrees as I got in my car to come to work with a high of 39! I don't know how people in the north do it! You are some BRAVE FOLKS!

Michelle

I found that the days I ate more fat, then was afraid to weigh myself the next day, I usually ended up losing more than normal! Congrats on the .6, that's a nice loss!

[salaunsox2000]

Originally Posted by jgw

Marking my spot.....Starting fresh this morning...trying to get into the 170's (179) in 2 weeks......It's doable if I don't sabotage myself. I'm eating clean today then maybe an eggfast tomorrow just to shake things up.
Everyone is doing great so keep up the good work.
Stay warm everyone!

We must be about the same. I hope to get into the 170's by Christmas! We can totally do it!

[salaunsox2000]

Originally Posted by katz

Good Morning!
I am very happy to report that after 1 week on HHcg I am down 10.8 lbs and 12"!

Post Load weight 256.6
12/06/10 - 245.8

I would love to be at 240 by next Sunday for my work's Christmas party. I think it's do-able.

Wow! Great work!

[salaunsox2000]

Originally Posted by Deb294evr

Just an update for me, for those who do not read my journal which is the majority... I am going to maintain until the Monday after Christmas then move forward onto goal, however long that takes..

I had a rough week last week, getting my head back in the game, and I think this is best for ME, at this time... sit back and enjoy the 80 pound loss so far. Today I was at 195 still... so maintaining seems to be what my body enjoys the most.. for NOW.

I'm still here and rooting everyone on though! So excited to see everyone's progress!

Sorry for your rough week. Take that well deserved break! You really are amazing!

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by salaunsox2000

I found that the days I ate more fat, then was afraid to weigh myself the next day, I usually ended up losing more than normal! Congrats on the .6, that's a nice loss!

What kind of fat are you eating? I do the coconut oil and mct oil and a cap or two of fish oil but beyond that, I am leery of eating fat. But I may step out and see what happens!

[salaunsox2000]

Originally Posted by ouizoid

hey buddies--I suck at personals (always so rushed!) but am sending good vibes to all my rogue friends--

New decade today that I have not seen for a long long time (despite what my stats say lol)--down to 169--If I get to 159, I will be in virgin fat territory. I have so many parties, weekends away, and holidays, that I know it won't be til next year, but thanks to hhcg, I feel confident that whatever stalls happen, self-induced or not, I can get there. My ultimate goal is 140--which seems like a dream, but having lost 10 lbs in 20 days with two major stalls thrown in there, makes me feel like anything is possible!

My gratitude to all of you--

Anything IS possible!

[Thin4me]

Thanks so much for the response, Salaunsox! It is encouraging that you kept the 7 pound loss! HCG does do something to the body...
According to your stats, we are about the same and I look forward to working with you on this journey. I would LOVE to see the 170's by Christmas. What a great gift to ourselves!

[ouizoid]

oh you guys are the best! Congrats to all our losers and tweakers--I myself am down another .5 to 168.5--yay!

I have added coconut oil to my coffee in the morning and not only is it making me feel better about not losing all my hair, it is totally helping with my satiety during the day. I am far less hungry during my "hungry hours" and I feel like it is an awesome complement to hhcg. I have to tell you that I used CO all the time when doing atkins, and it never gave me any appetite suppression whatsoever, so this is a lovely bonus.

I also keep thinking about how much I like eating P2 style as a daily habit (not that I don't miss P3 style eating and treats)--and I can see a future where P2 is kind of the "core" of my eating, with added fats being a kind of bonus one meal a day or something--does that make sense? I don't actually like eating much fat--it activates my appetite in much the same way as carbs do. I know most people at LCF have the opposite experience and what I am saying is a kind of heresy--but I think I am in the small camp that feel better and function better with lower fat AND lower carbs.

OK--sorry to ramble. I appreciate everyone's thoughts about what we are doing here--

[petchie]

Originally Posted by IslandDiva

Good morning all!

I have been so good since my recent slip-up on Friday and I'm happy to report that I am back to my lowest weight since I started, I'm VLCDR1D34, and I'm 172.6 lbs. My previous lowest was 172.8 and I am totally claiming that .2 !!!

What happens once I go beyond the 40 days.....do I start posting my results as R2 and start the day count again?

I have a mini-goal in sight....I can't wait to be 165, not only will I finally have a healthy BMI, but I will weigh the same as my BF!!!

Good luck today, everyone---do your best!

Yeah!!!!!

I lost my 2 pounds of apple pie AND an additional 0.4 which I am totally claiming as well.

My goal this round is 155 vs your 165 (I am 2 inches shorter LOL). So you have 7 pounds to go and I have 9. WE CAN DO THIS!

Right now I am R2D12 and an even 164. My lowest on R1 (pre cruise and pre thanksgiving) was 162, so I am STILL not in virgin territory, but I can get there.

[heatherwagnon]

Originally Posted by kimberlybimberly

Heather, this might help you with P3. I've recopied an old post and added the stuff in parentheses.



I am doing this through my doctor. He adds many of his own extra rules and restrictions - I joke that he doesn't think it's hard enough!

Anyway, these are his instructions.

P3 Day 1 750 Calories (I added bacon and eggs for Bfast, rest of day 2 P2 meals)
P3 Day 2 1000 Calories (Kept the Bfast, added fat to one meal, last meal P2)
P3 Day 3 1250 Calories (Added fat to the third meal)
P3 Day 4 1500 Calories (Same as third day, just more of everything)

After that, I ate what I wanted - no sugar or starch, probably around 2,000 calories.

Also, he uses the 3 days WITHOUT hCG method of determining when P3 starts.


You'll have to try again - without stress and fear would be best!

no this is great because I think what i need is it dumbed down for me ikwim?! I need to still follow a schedule if that makes sense. I'll just have to trade out eggs (allergic) for, oh i don't know full fat cottage cheese maybe? This is great I'm gonna go with this because it does really make sense...i had a hard time jumping in calories too.
so just to re-iterate (sp?) the 1st day of p3 is the first day without the drops (according to your doctor) so that's the first day you up the calories?

[julieboolie]

Originally Posted by Thin4me

Good Morning everyone!
Thanks, Julie, for your response. You answered my question perfectly!
I am down .6 this morning and couldn't be happier...(well I could BUT I'll take any downward movement!)

I have found that if I increase my fat just a small bit, I feel full longer and the scale still moves (Im going for slower losses and more satisfying meals...)

anyone else found that to be true?

COLD here in the south....19 degrees as I got in my car to come to work with a high of 39! I don't know how people in the north do it! You are some BRAVE FOLKS!

Michelle

I'm in the SW, but come from the NE. I love this time of year here. High of 80 today ! I def. feel full longer w. fat in my diet. I'm liking it this way. Downward works for me! good job

Originally Posted by salaunsox2000

Ok. Round one do-over, VLCD1. I started hhcg early November had good results the first week and then just plain fell off the wagon. So, I loaded the past 2 days and am now on the first low cal day again. I did keep the 7 or so pounds off that I lost in November while eating fairly normal so I really believe that the hhcg diet does something I would not have been able to do on my own.
So, here I am again, hoping for self control and motivation. If I can't get the motivation and encouragement from this board, then I won't get it anywhere. I have never seen such a supportive group on any forum!

At least you maintained it, and have now reset your body. I'm sure you'll lose well this round. Glad to have you back on board.

Paula-glad your weekend "experiment" is still on. I think you'll do fine. It'll probably help you break your stall. At least I hope it does!! I'm thinking that's what I'll probably do this coming weekend. We'll see. Getting close to the 140's!! Woo-hoo!!

Still kinda' stalled here too. 155.6 this morning, so 5 days around the same weight. I'm gonna' tough it out a while longer, through this whole week and see what Friday brings. If I'm still at this weight, I'll probably go up to P3 for the weekend and then lower again on Monday. We'll see. May just stay at P3 through Christmas. Woudl love to be in low 150's though. C'mon body, let more of me go !

[petchie]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

155.6 this morning!

You have done so amazingly well, I hope to heaven you are proud of yourself. Sometimes, we get so wrapped up in our own heads and numbers, we do not see what we have actually achieved.

You ROCK!

[MzMelissa]

Good morning beautiful people.

stats:
preload 315
post load 318.4
postvlcd 1 313.8
I feel better already.

Coconut oil doesnt hinder loss could it be

[qwntako]

Originally Posted by salaunsox2000

Ok. Round one do-over, VLCD1. I started hhcg early November had good results the first week and then just plain fell off the wagon. So, I loaded the past 2 days and am now on the first low cal day again. I did keep the 7 or so pounds off that I lost in November while eating fairly normal so I really believe that the hhcg diet does something I would not have been able to do on my own.
So, here I am again, hoping for self control and motivation. If I can't get the motivation and encouragement from this board, then I won't get it anywhere. I have never seen such a supportive group on any forum!

This is totally me! Are you my twin??? LOL I am feeling the exact same way. These ladies are all so supportive and a great inspiration. I read on each day, although I don't post much - as I feel I'm doing doing as great as everyone else. however, there is something in the hhcg!!!

Glad to see someone in my shoes!
- Kristin

[jgw]

Originally Posted by salaunsox2000

We must be about the same. I hope to get into the 170's by Christmas! We can totally do it!

We sure can!!!!!
I'm really going rogue today...Eggfast or egg day.
Boiled 5 eggs this morning had 1 for breakfast will eat 3 for lunch and the last one for a snack if I get hungry.
For dinner I will have 2-3 eggs with a little cheese.
Hope to see some results in the morning.

[jgw]

Originally Posted by Thin4me

Thanks so much for the response, Salaunsox! It is encouraging that you kept the 7 pound loss! HCG does do something to the body...
According to your stats, we are about the same and I look forward to working with you on this journey. I would LOVE to see the 170's by Christmas. What a great gift to ourselves!

Me too!!!! I want to see the 170's

[Deb294evr]

Originally Posted by jgw

Me too!!!! I want to see the 170's

Gosh all you LITTLE folks make me jealous... YES, anything under 190 is little to me... so enjoy it girls!!.. on your way down to TINY!...

[jgw]

Originally Posted by Deb294evr

Gosh all you LITTLE folks make me jealous... YES, anything under 190 is little to me... so enjoy it girls!!.. on your way down to TINY!...

I wish I felt tiny......

[IslandDiva]

Originally Posted by petchie

Yeah!!!!!

I lost my 2 pounds of apple pie AND an additional 0.4 which I am totally claiming as well.

My goal this round is 155 vs your 165 (I am 2 inches shorter LOL). So you have 7 pounds to go and I have 9. WE CAN DO THIS!

Right now I am R2D12 and an even 164. My lowest on R1 (pre cruise and pre thanksgiving) was 162, so I am STILL not in virgin territory, but I can get there.

Bye, bye apple pie and carrot cake----we are doing it! I will claim any little fraction of a lb that brings me closer to my goal. You are so close to your virgin weight, only two lbs to go.

Where did you go on your cruise? I live in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and from my office I can see the cruise ship dock. It's always nice when the Disney ships sound the passenger horn.... 'When you wish upon a star'

[petchie]

Originally Posted by IslandDiva

Bye, bye apple pie and carrot cake----we are doing it! I will claim any little fraction of a lb that brings me closer to my goal. You are so close to your virgin weight, only two lbs to go.

Where did you go on your cruise? I live in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands and from my office I can see the cruise ship dock. It's always nice when the Disney ships sound the passenger horn.... 'When you wish upon a star'

I was actually ON the Disney ship! One the the "drawbacks" of my job is I "have" to inspect Disney Travel Products. I get summoned so to speak to head to Disneyland, Disney World, Disney Cruise and Adventures by Disney. It is a tough job, but someone MUST do it! I will be on the new Disney Dream christening cruise in January, and is what I want to be 155 (at the most) for.

My sister and friends think it is great because I drag them along. Hubby used to come with me, but he got Disney'd out, so he passes most of the time. In May I will be doing the Adventures by Disney to the Grand Canyon, and that one he will come with me (is on his bucket list).

Gee, wish I knew you were there when I was there! Would have popped in. We just meander around the ports anymore, no set excursions. Some ports we do not even get off the ship anymore and call it a spa day.

[kimberlybimberly]

Originally Posted by heatherwagnon

no this is great because I think what i need is it dumbed down for me ikwim?! I need to still follow a schedule if that makes sense. I'll just have to trade out eggs (allergic) for, oh i don't know full fat cottage cheese maybe? This is great I'm gonna go with this because it does really make sense...i had a hard time jumping in calories too.
so just to re-iterate (sp?) the 1st day of p3 is the first day without the drops (according to your doctor) so that's the first day you up the calories?

Nope, sorry for the confusion.

Three whole days w/o hCG. Those days are considered P2. Then P3 Day 1 at 750 calories. At least that is what my doc says.
(Some peeps go with 72 hours from last injection which is usually one day shorter.)

IMO, the breakfast could be any protein, but for me, I would definitely want a protein.

Hope I'm helping. I realize it's not very roguey to share "rules".

[petchie]

Originally Posted by kimberlybimberly

Hope I'm helping. I realize it's not very roguey to share "rules".

I think it is great to share rules rogue or not! It give us something to go off of.

[julieboolie]

Originally Posted by petchie

I was actually ON the Disney ship! One the the "drawbacks" of my job is I "have" to inspect Disney Travel Products. I get summoned so to speak to head to Disneyland, Disney World, Disney Cruise and Adventures by Disney. It is a tough job, but someone MUST do it! I will be on the new Disney Dream christening cruise in January, and is what I want to be 155 (at the most) for.

My sister and friends think it is great because I drag them along. Hubby used to come with me, but he got Disney'd out, so he passes most of the time. In May I will be doing the Adventures by Disney to the Grand Canyon, and that one he will come with me (is on his bucket list).

Gee, wish I knew you were there when I was there! Would have popped in. We just meander around the ports anymore, no set excursions. Some ports we do not even get off the ship anymore and call it a spa day.

Ok, so how did you get that job? Talk about a dream job!! SOOO jealous!! I'm sure you'll hit your goal in time. And you'll look and feel fabulous while cruising around!! You're right, btw, I do need to take some time to celebrate this weight too. I just want a bit of cushion for the inevitable little gain I'll have on Christmas eve/day. I truly didn't think I'd see 155 again, ever and am not sure it's really sinking in. I'm always in such a hurry to do more! Thanks!

Deb-you're pretty darned close to that 170's yourself. Once you're back to losing from your break you'll be there in no time. I was thinking about you and how wise you are to take a break and allow your body to adjust to the new "you". Like I said above, I'm always in such a rush that I don't take that needed break sometimes, or only do it for a day or so then back to "work". I'm so close to getting to my "new" final goal I dont' want to be sidetracked. But I often wonder if I'm harming myself eating so little for too long? I hope not and that I stabilize well, eventually .

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by MzMelissa

Good morning beautiful people.

stats:
preload 315
post load 318.4
postvlcd 1 313.8
I feel better already.

Coconut oil doesnt hinder loss could it be

Oh MY those eggs in your avi are making me HUNGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Deb294evr]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Ok, so how did you get that job? Talk about a dream job!! SOOO jealous!! I'm sure you'll hit your goal in time. And you'll look and feel fabulous while cruising around!! You're right, btw, I do need to take some time to celebrate this weight too. I just want a bit of cushion for the inevitable little gain I'll have on Christmas eve/day. I truly didn't think I'd see 155 again, ever and am not sure it's really sinking in. I'm always in such a hurry to do more! Thanks!

Deb-you're pretty darned close to that 170's yourself. Once you're back to losing from your break you'll be there in no time. I was thinking about you and how wise you are to take a break and allow your body to adjust to the new "you". Like I said above, I'm always in such a rush that I don't take that needed break sometimes, or only do it for a day or so then back to "work". I'm so close to getting to my "new" final goal I dont' want to be sidetracked. But I often wonder if I'm harming myself eating so little for too long? I hope not and that I stabilize well, eventually .

Thanks Julie!! you are doing so awesome and so close, that I can't blame you for wanting to continue on... but you also deserve a break to enjoy it.. just don't get to comfy .... I know I am NOT....