HCG Simeon's protocol week of 12/27

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

I am so leery of those apples looking at the carb count. It could be you need more protein? Going rogue here....but if you are absolutely going bonkers, I would eat some egg whites with hot sauce or drink some broth. I was on antibiotics for a long time on P2 and I had to eat more protein or I was sick.
I am no hypo expert but I do recall one of the posters did very well adding macadamia nuts. I know for me, apples not only stalled me but I felt jittery from the sugar. Another thing is, this diet is not easy. The first week is the biggest challenge. But it does get better. In the beginning, I gave up all caffeine and had to nap when I could. I look back and realize I gave myself a double wammy! lol

We want you to be successful also.

edited to add...I did read you are on antibiotics, correct? Or did I goof.

Good advice Stevie, protein will help with the hunger and sustain her longer. Especially since she is hypoglycemic. More protein will sustain her.

[Chouter]

I went shopping today at Eddie Bauer. Guess what? SIZE 8 SKINNY JEANS!!!!!!!! I could not believe it! They are awesome! I also got a few sweaters and shirts, really cute! I'll post a pic soon, a before and after. I can't remember the last time I ever wore a size 8 in jeans. Probably never. HAPPY!

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by HexaTheAmazon

Disney, I know how that feels. Since you are working out maybe, just for one meal, you can increase your protein intake from 100 grams to 150 grams. It would be better to do this for the lunch meal rather than dinner. I would do that occasionally and still lose. Everyone hs a different reaction. Maybe this will help you with your desire and see what it does for you tomorrow.

Thank you. I'm not hungry physical, just want to eat

Originally Posted by amway

Guys, i'm getting really hungry.. or maybe not super hungry as much as weak and shaky feeling again. wwyd? I am supposed to be hypoglycemic. I had coffee for bfast, and lunch was cabbage and chicken. I am not doing the bread because I was told it may be what's making me lose so slowly. and I opted to not do the fruit because of the sugar spike..... should I add in the apples? I'm afraid it'll make me even more shaky.successful!

If you eat the apples with the protein you won't get the sugar spike. I bed you are feeling like you are because without the fruit and bread you are getting WaY to little food.

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by Chouter

I went shopping today at Eddie Bauer. Guess what? SIZE 8 SKINNY JEANS!!!!!!!! I could not believe it! They are awesome! I also got a few sweaters and shirts, really cute! I'll post a pic soon, a before and after. I can't remember the last time I ever wore a size 8 in jeans. Probably never. HAPPY!

Wooohoo!!!

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by Chouter

I went shopping today at Eddie Bauer. Guess what? SIZE 8 SKINNY JEANS!!!!!!!! I could not believe it! They are awesome! I also got a few sweaters and shirts, really cute! I'll post a pic soon, a before and after. I can't remember the last time I ever wore a size 8 in jeans. Probably never. HAPPY!

Congrats Chouter. I will be happy in a size 10. That's my goal. Keep up the great work....

[toomuchbooty]

Ahhh...it looks like my return to P2 is going to be delayed no matter what because I have to do some travel during the first 2 weeks of January.

I'm going to do a little experiment. I still have about 5 days worth of drops from my first bottle. I'm going to call the past week an interruption and just jump back in to P2 eating until the drops are gone.

Do you think that could be detrimental? Since I won't be able to do another full round until mid-January, I'd like to drop another 3-5lbs. I wouldn't load...just straight to P2.

[amway]

well, with the mixed suggestions (which is to be expected ) I'm not really sure what I'll do tomorrow. My original hcg plans were to try it for a while protocol and go a bit rogue if I started not feeling well.

maybe
lunch (beef), half the apple and eat the grissini

if i get hungry i'll eat 50g meat and 1/4 apple (this is what i did today- seemed to help)

dinner(not beef), no grissini - when i eat foods lower in protein, I'll eat a higher serving...

IF I lose less than half a lb a day on this diet, after say... 2 weeks? I'm going back to induction like I was. I was losing faster doing that, even after 9 weeks... no sense in doing hcg if I can lose more doing induction kwim?
but I feel (knock on wood) like I'm going to have a whoosh tomorrow. we shall see

ty for the suggestions and support.

[Stevie Renee]

Originally Posted by Chouter

I went shopping today at Eddie Bauer. Guess what? SIZE 8 SKINNY JEANS!!!!!!!! I could not believe it! They are awesome! I also got a few sweaters and shirts, really cute! I'll post a pic soon, a before and after. I can't remember the last time I ever wore a size 8 in jeans. Probably never. HAPPY!

Awesome!!! I really like their clothes. I saw some very cute sweaters there recently. Congrats!! I love my skinny jeans with boots. My DD likes them with flats.lol

Woohoo!


Amy,
lol, yes, a lot of different replies. You go with what makes you sleep at night.


TMB,
yes, you could consider it an interruption. With a mini goal of 3-5 pounds, hard to say what will happen but your body could surprise you. Enjoy your travels!

Hi Disney
how many days left for you for P2?

I ate about 1800 calories today people! High fat, low carb. Wowza!

[amway]

i love high fat low carb *drool* bacon and cheese and nuts and and... hehe, I'm fine

[DisneyPrincess]

I'm doing 40 days so I have 18 left

[Stevie Renee]

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

I'm doing 40 days so I have 18 left

Noted
My first go I did 36 days. It is doable

If you get to goal before that, did your trainer mention upping your calories but finishing the round?

[razorbackbelle]

Only down 1.4 after VLCD1.

I want to cry. I *did* cry.

So disappointed.

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

Noted
My first go I did 36 days. It is doable

If you get to goal before that, did your trainer mention upping your calories but finishing the round?

If I hit goal before I'm going to stop the drops the day after I hit and do the 2 days without, then I will go to P3 and stay there for a long while probably. She'll start adding grains slowly around my workouts, which wil also be increased in intensity.

Realistically I'm thinking 2 more weeks of p2. I have nothing planned so no off days at all coming up. 2.5 pounds a week is all I need, and that's pretty much what I've been losing

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by razorbackbelle

Only down 1.4 after VLCD1.

I want to cry. I *did* cry.

So disappointed.

Why are you disappointed?? 1.4 pounds over night is amazing!!! Just sit back and watch yourself melt away!

[DisneyPrincess]

VLCD1-122.0
VLCD2- 117.6
VLCD3- 115.6
VLCD4- 115.0
VLCD5- ?
VLCD6- 113.4 TOM
VLCD7- 112.8
VLCD8- 113.2
VLCD9- 112.4
VLCD10- ?
VLCD11- 112.0
VLCD12- 111.5
VLCD13- 110.8 off
VLCD14- ?
VLCD15- 109.8
VLCD16- 110.2
VLCD17- 109.2
VLCD18- 108.6
VLCD19- 109.2. Off
VLCD20- ?
VLCD21- 110.9
VLCD22- 109.6
VLCD23- 107.8


I was so happy to see this. That's a huge woosshh for me! My goal for the week was 106s. I can smell it!

Oh, and my everyday jeans now need a belt to be worn

[razorbackbelle]

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

Why are you disappointed?? 1.4 pounds over night is amazing!!! Just sit back and watch yourself melt away!

Most people lose 3-5 lbs. I lost a fraction of that. And it's at the beginning. When I slow down and stall I'm afraid I'll be right back to losing 4 lbs/month like every other diet I've tried.

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by razorbackbelle

Most people lose 3-5 lbs. I lost a fraction of that. And it's at the beginning. When I slow down and stall I'm afraid I'll be right back to losing 4 lbs/month like every other diet I've tried.

How much did you put on loading? A lot of people also put on more than 2 pounds. I put on over 5. You should be at your pre load weight within 2-3 days. Don't start stressing just yet! My losses have been a ton slower than a lot of people but I'm shrinking none the less. You will lose weight eaten 500 calories a day, it is pure science there. If you don't you need to go see an doctor

[razorbackbelle]

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

How much did you put on loading? A lot of people also put on more than 2 pounds. I put on over 5. You should be at your pre load weight within 2-3 days. Don't start stressing just yet! My losses have been a ton slower than a lot of people but I'm shrinking none the less. You will lose weight eaten 500 calories a day, it is pure science there. If you don't you need to go see an doctor

I gained 1.2 loading.

Last year I was on a physician supervised 1,000 calorie diet for 3 months and worked out 2 hrs/day with a personal trainer doing Crossfit. I lost 10 lbs.

My physician said I must not be working out and my personal trainer said I must not be dieting. But I was! I never cheated once!

I just don't understand.

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by razorbackbelle

I gained 1.2 loading.

Last year I was on a physician supervised 1,000 calorie diet for 3 months and worked out 2 hrs/day with a personal trainer doing Crossfit. I lost 10 lbs.

My physician said I must not be working out and my personal trainer said I must not be dieting. But I was! I never cheated once!

I just don't understand.

You barely gained while loading. Peole who lose 3-4 pounds are those that gained it loading. You are almost below your pre load weight!!!

1000 calories and 2 hour workouts is starvation! I'm not surprised you didn't lose doing that. Most people wouldn't because your body can't support that few calories and that much energy expenditure. That's why HCG is different.

[razorbackbelle]

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

You barely gained while loading. Peole who lose 3-4 pounds are those that gained it loading. You are almost below your pre load weight!!!

1000 calories and 2 hour workouts is starvation! I'm not surprised you didn't lose doing that. Most people wouldn't because your body can't support that few calories and that much energy expenditure. That's why HCG is different.

Okay. Thank you. I'll try not to panic. Thank you very very much for talking me away from the ledge. I just really want/need this to work!

[YvetteMarie]

Originally Posted by Chouter

I went shopping today at Eddie Bauer. Guess what? SIZE 8 SKINNY JEANS!!!!!!!! I could not believe it! They are awesome! I also got a few sweaters and shirts, really cute! I'll post a pic soon, a before and after. I can't remember the last time I ever wore a size 8 in jeans. Probably never. HAPPY!

Congrats, that's awesome!

Well P2-Day 3, released another 2 pounds. I do have a touch of the HcG flu though. I really hoped it wouldn't happen again since this is my second round. I just have to get through this week and I know I'll feel better. Went to bed at 7:30, lol.

Have a great day everyone

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by razorbackbelle

Okay. Thank you. I'll try not to panic. Thank you very very much for talking me away from the ledge. I just really want/need this to work!

You're welcome. That's what we are here for!

[Sun_Luvin]

Originally Posted by Chouter

I went shopping today at Eddie Bauer. Guess what? SIZE 8 SKINNY JEANS!!!!!!!! I could not believe it! They are awesome! I also got a few sweaters and shirts, really cute! I'll post a pic soon, a before and after. I can't remember the last time I ever wore a size 8 in jeans. Probably never. HAPPY!

That's amazing!! I can't wait until I can do size 8's again. I'm so encouraged by you guys!!!

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Ahhh...it looks like my return to P2 is going to be delayed no matter what because I have to do some travel during the first 2 weeks of January.

I'm going to do a little experiment. I still have about 5 days worth of drops from my first bottle. I'm going to call the past week an interruption and just jump back in to P2 eating until the drops are gone.

Do you think that could be detrimental? Since I won't be able to do another full round until mid-January, I'd like to drop another 3-5lbs. I wouldn't load...just straight to P2.

That's what I did after my week of "indescretions" as I'm calling it Went almost a full week completely gonzo with food. Started right back on plan Monday and I'm now back down below where I was the Friday before my free for all.

Originally Posted by razorbackbelle

Only down 1.4 after VLCD1.

I want to cry. I *did* cry.

So disappointed.

I didn't lose much after my load days either. Don't get discouraged. A loss is a loss. Get excited about that!! This plan does work. Hang in there, check in here and listen to the very knowledgable ladies. Post menu's, get support and let yourself be supported by the folks here. WE can do this and doing this together is much easier than trying to fight it alone

[Sun_Luvin]

Ok, so I'm down below my lowest weight since starting this diet. Even after my week of pigging out. I was 176.0 the Friday before my wild week. I'm now weighing in at 175.2

I'm so excited/surprised/shocked that I'm back on track that easily. That tells me that something is for sure changing with my metabolism and this isn't just a quick fix diet. Crossing my fingers that this really does change things for good!!

[Gibby]

Hi everyone - may I join in?

I just received my drops and info and am reading all of the information. I am going to load on Saturday and Sunday and then bite the bullet on Monday.

I don't understand all of the lingo yet; P1, P2, P3, etc. I don't know what consitutes cheap vs expensive drops, but I'm here to learn

Thanks in advance for all of your support. I have a HUGE amount of weight to lose and am hoping this will get me going.

[razorbackbelle]

Originally Posted by Sun_Luvin

I didn't lose much after my load days either. Don't get discouraged. A loss is a loss. Get excited about that!! This plan does work. Hang in there, check in here and listen to the very knowledgable ladies. Post menu's, get support and let yourself be supported by the folks here. WE can do this and doing this together is much easier than trying to fight it alone

Thank you very much for the encouragement. I truly appreciate it. And congratulations on your achievement. I know it must feel terrific!

[toomuchbooty]

I took my drops this morning. Doing a very brief P2 to finish off the bottle. Should be interesting.

[droy]

Originally Posted by razorbackbelle

I gained 1.2 loading.

Last year I was on a physician supervised 1,000 calorie diet for 3 months and worked out 2 hrs/day with a personal trainer doing Crossfit. I lost 10 lbs.

My physician said I must not be working out and my personal trainer said I must not be dieting. But I was! I never cheated once!

I just don't understand.

hang in there You WILL lose - and you DID! You didn't gain a lot loading so you can't expect the giant losses on day 1 that the people who gain a ton loading lose. I only lost 1.2 last night as well. Poop!

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

VLCD1-122.0
VLCD23- 107.8


I was so happy to see this. That's a huge woosshh for me! My goal for the week was 106s. I can smell it!

Oh, and my everyday jeans now need a belt to be worn

GREAT JOB!
You are soooo tiny! I'm jealous! I don't think I could ever be that little! What is your goal?

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by droy

GREAT JOB!
You are soooo tiny! I'm jealous! I don't think I could ever be that little! What is your goal?

I'm not even 4'11 so yeah, I'm little but I still have a ton of "fat" to lose. My goal is 100-102.

[Chouter]

I had so much fun shopping for clothes yesterday, I totally forgot about buying food! I ended up with nothing in the house I could eat! For lunch I had chicken broth with fire-roasted tomatoes - which was filling - but had no protein. For dinner, I ended up eating a pork chop with mushrooms, which were salty. So I am up 1.5 today. I'm not going to freak out, because I can feel the water gain. Strict P2 today. I had groceries delivered and they are sitting out on my front porch in our little dusting of snow! I am off work today, so I will be cooking up some P2 foods for the week. Not gonna run out again!

R3P2VLCD1 156.0 (+2.8)
R3P2VLCD2 155.7 (-.3)
R3P2VLCD3 154.6 (-1.1)
R3P2VLCD4 151.1 (-3.5)
R3P2VLCD5 150.2 (-0.9)
R3P2VLCD6 152.8 (+2.6)
R3P2VLCD7 151.1 (-1.7)
R3P2VLCD8 151.1 (0.0)
R3P2VLCD9 149.7 (-1.4) Merry Christmas to me!
R3P2VLCD10 149.0 (-0.7)
R3P2VLCD11 148.4 (-0.6)
R3P2VLCD12 147.0 (-1.4)
R3P2VLCD13 146.9 (-0.1)
R3P2VLCD14 148.4 (+1.5)