P2~ Newbies Going For It! Week 1~ January 1

[azjacque]

Originally Posted by JeniferCA

Ok, I'm going for it. I'm going down to get coffee and using SPLENDA! I'm such a rebel. Now I just need to see if I have nerves of steel to use ff milk instead of regular half and half.

Off I go .....!

Do it Jenifer! You rebel you! I rebelled the first day....lovin' my splenda and still getting losses. Anxious to hear how it goes for you!

[azjacque]

My hunger is a little better here on Day 4..I'm not daydreaming about food 24/7... we shall see how it goes tomorrow!

I'm having my "baggie" omelette again for lunch since it's fresh when I microwave it. I was too getting sick of the microwaved chicken breast here at work..ugh!

[phxheelgirl]

Originally Posted by azjacque

My hunger is a little better here on Day 4..I'm not daydreaming about food 24/7... we shall see how it goes tomorrow!

I'm having my "baggie" omelette again for lunch since it's fresh when I microwave it. I was too getting sick of the microwaved chicken breast here at work..ugh!

D4 for me too. Still hungry! But I'm hopin! BTW...I see you are in the valley too!

[Turkeywings]

Ohh what's the baggie omlette? I've made an omlette in aziploc in boiling water while camping, is that the same sort of thing? Not feeling well today, I loaded much better this round but that same killer hunger I had last round is here.

[Turkeywings]

The kind of hunger where I feel like I have the flu & need to throw up but I'm just super hungry. It's days like this I just want to go get one of those delicious donuts in the break room & settle for being a satisfied cow. Lol

[tlk2678]

Hello all! My headache finally let up around 4 this morning! I did wake up to -2 lbs gone! I was praying the Tylenol didnt stall me. Had to eat out for lunch..I had Zaxby grilled chicken with lettuce, cucumbers no dressing...Hope that is somewhat with protocal. Hope everyone is having a great losing day!

[tlk2678]

Oh...I am noticing I'm ALOT hungrier today.... I'm trying to stay busy!

[azjacque]

Originally Posted by Turkeywings

Ohh what's the baggie omlette? I've made an omlette in aziploc in boiling water while camping, is that the same sort of thing? Not feeling well today, I loaded much better this round but that same killer hunger I had last round is here.

You beat 1 whole egg with 2 egg whites with salt (I add tobasco for more flavor), put in ziploc and put in microwave for 30-45 secs, then flip the baggie over and do same. It's quick good. I added a bit of water today to get it a bit more fluffy and added some seasonings too!

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by azjacque

You beat 1 whole egg with 2 egg whites with salt (I add tobasco for more flavor), put in ziploc and put in microwave for 30-45 secs, then flip the baggie over and do same. It's quick good. I added a bit of water today to get it a bit more fluffy and added some seasonings too!

to this I add
a veggie (aspagus or spinach)
and a sprinkle of molly Mc butter cheese

[JeniferCA]

Originally Posted by Turkeywings

The kind of hunger where I feel like I have the flu & need to throw up but I'm just super hungry. It's days like this I just want to go get one of those delicious donuts in the break room & settle for being a satisfied cow. Lol

Today is donut/bagel day at my office, too.

Hang in there!

[JeniferCA]

Originally Posted by azjacque

You beat 1 whole egg with 2 egg whites with salt (I add tobasco for more flavor), put in ziploc and put in microwave for 30-45 secs, then flip the baggie over and do same. It's quick good. I added a bit of water today to get it a bit more fluffy and added some seasonings too!

Can't we have 1 whole egg + 3 whites in protocol? Or are you just leaving out the exta white on purpose? Or am I wrong? LOL

[Stevie Renee]

Originally Posted by JeniferCA

Can't we have 1 whole egg + 3 whites in protocol? Or are you just leaving out the exta white on purpose? Or am I wrong? LOL

3 whites

Or go total rebel, skip the whites and eat 2 eggs. Sometimes I take hard boiled eggs to functions. Like yesterdays pizza/cake lunch at church. I brought 2 eggs and strawberries.

[minimonkey]

Lucky -- SO glad you are feeling better. I know what you mean about belief and the drops... it takes a leap of faith, but then you start seeing results, and it is impossible not to believe!

I am feeling sluggish so far today -- that's a first since starting this protocol. I am also up .2 lbs, bringing me back to yesterday's weight. Hmmmm... I am certainly not stressing a 2 day pause in losing, but if it keeps up I will see what I can tweak. I am pretty sure I am not eating enough... I think I have yet to get all my daily food is since starting, and maybe that's stalling me....?

I think I will measure today -- I can feel a difference in my body, and I bet that will show some results.

Pretty sure I am retaining water, too... TOM, go away, already! I am right at the end of that, and I haven't had that peeing-all-day thing that usually happens right at the end, yet....

[minimonkey]

OOOH, Stevie! Love the avatar picture.... you are so pretty!!!!!!

[azjacque]

Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

3 whites

Or go total rebel, skip the whites and eat 2 eggs. Sometimes I take hard boiled eggs to functions. Like yesterdays pizza/cake lunch at church. I brought 2 eggs and strawberries.

How wow guys, thanks! Are strawberries hard to find as they aren't in season? Need to check my grocery store..

[Gibby]

Originally Posted by azjacque

How wow guys, thanks! Are strawberries hard to find as they aren't in season? Need to check my grocery store..

I haven't seen any in our area. Maybe Whole Foods or another health food store might have them.

[azjacque]

Originally Posted by phxheelgirl

D4 for me too. Still hungry! But I'm hopin! BTW...I see you are in the valley too!

You are doing great! Yep..from Chandler! Work in North Scottsdale...

Where are you at?

[CurveControl]

I buy frozen strawberries. Not as sweet, but still pretty good in a pinch.

[JeniferCA]

Is it sad that I'm super excited to have eggs tonight for dinner? I think I'll add in some spinach for my veggie.

How much spinach can we have? 2 cups of fresh?

[Stevie Renee]

Sam's had strawberries and they are 'ok", nothing stellar. So not in season and I miss them so! I need to do like Molly and buy frozen.

Jenifer,
a couple of cups is fine..more if ya want. Dr S doesn't really say how much.

My first 36 days of p2, I ate eggs a lot. They were fresh, hot and so easy to make. I lost fine on eggs. I love it for budget minded folks like me also. Plus I cannot lose on a steady diet of chicken. Eggs and fish are "my' combo protein choices for the most stellar weight loss.

[lucky_d]

Just got back from my Whole Foods run. I got some fennel. Never tried it or heard anyone say anything about it? Anyone experienced with fennel?

Also got 3 more new herbal teas to try all Celestial Seasonings:
Black Cherry Berry
Apple Cranberry Zinger
Country Peach Passion

Trying the Apple Cranberry now and it's really yummy! I'm feeling so AWESOME today. I now feel that it is working as everyone says it is. I have not even been hungry enough to have my fruit from lunch yet and I feel fine. Here's hoping all the other newbies reach this stage quickly! If it can happen for me it can happen for anyone. I am a total wuss about hunger, believe me.

[minimonkey]

Fennel tastes a lot like black licorice... I love the taste. It is used as a digestive aid, and also has some diuretic properties so it is often used in detox. Fennel is very high in phytoestrogens, so it shows up in estrogen supplement products often.

Does that help?

[minimonkey]

So happy you have hit a stride, Lucky! I am feeling a bit better as the day goes on... going to get up off the couch and get some housework done, which will probably help!

[Lil Donna]

Hi All!

So many with tremendous losses! My 1 lb loss is a HUGE deal to me but I can just imagine what some of you are thinking when you see a 2lb or 4 lb loss. That must be mind blowing!

I'm still at a pound a day loss and that is truly awesome for me! YEAH ME!

I went a little off protocol today and hoping it won't be a big deal. I got a grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad from Wendys today. Only ate the chicken breast and lettuce from the salad but I'm sure they add stuff to their chicken breast. I was starving and still needed to grocery shop so thought that was the best answer to my dilemma.

Keep on doing whatever you are all doing because it is working.

My question today is: What is the number on your scale that will really drive it home to you that this is working?

My number is 140! Haven't seen that number in years!

[lucky_d]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Fennel tastes a lot like black licorice... I love the taste. It is used as a digestive aid, and also has some diuretic properties so it is often used in detox. Fennel is very high in phytoestrogens, so it shows up in estrogen supplement products often.

Does that help?

Yes but I hate licorice! Thanks for the warning. I may go ahead and make some tonight but have a backup plan in case I don't like it. I guess I'll steam it. That's what I do with most veggies. Do you think that would work?

[phxheelgirl]

Originally Posted by Gibby

I haven't seen any in our area. Maybe Whole Foods or another health food store might have them.

I bought some at Albertsons the other day. Very pricey compared to in season. And were not that good. Or...as good as they are in season. But I get tired of just apples and oranges.

[phxheelgirl]

Originally Posted by azjacque

You are doing great! Yep..from Chandler! Work in North Scottsdale...

Where are you at?

Wow! Not far from your work. I live and work in North Phoenix.

[lucky_d]

Originally Posted by Lil Donna

My question today is: What is the number on your scale that will really drive it home to you that this is working?

My number is 140! Haven't seen that number in years!

I think it's already driven home to me that it's working. It's been so long since I've seen any substantial scale movement that I am already sold! Plus feeling so carefree about it is amazing! I hope I continue to feel this good.

That being said, I am with you on the 140 number. That would be totally virgin territory for me. I don't think I have been that light since high school. I don't even know if I would want to go that low. I now look at pics of myself when I was 142 and my face seems really gaunt. However if this does what it says (and so far, it has done exactly what it said it would do), maybe it will find more fat to take out of my thighs instead of my face. In that case I would be happy to get that low again.

[Gibby]

Originally Posted by phxheelgirl

Wow! Not far from your work. I live and work in North Phoenix.

I work in North Phoenix.

[Gibby]

Does anyone know why we can't have blueberries?