HCG Simeon's Protocol Week of 1/24/11

[torister]

Originally Posted by YvetteMarie

While I am not yet into size 10 . I have had something similar happen. I went shopping at Macys in the Women's Department and everything was too big. Finally the girl told me I was too thin and I needed to go downstairs! I've spent the last 20 years shopping in the Plus Department and was lost in the regular department.

Can I just say that I should own stock in Macy's as I *love* that store and always find great deals. I cannot wait until I don't have to go upstairs and to the FAAAAR back of the store where they hide all the stuff for the fat chicks. I want to shop on the FIRST floor of Macy's!!!

[toomuchbooty]

Good morning to all!

During my first round, I was averaged about 0.5lbs a day loss...please remember that is average! I know we all want big losses, but don't get discouraged!

My mini-stall is broken, I held at 183 for 3 days...but today I'm down 1.4lbs. I'm really excited about getting in to the 170's this week.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by RedheadNJ

Good morning! After a week of not losing anything from Tom, I'm back on track again. Another -1.6 pounds gone today. I had hoped to have lost more so far and didn't count in the fact that Tom would throw me for a loop. I'm at -15.8 pounds for this whole cycle. My overall goal is 20 pounds a month, I think I'll come really close to that.

good for you I see you are also losing inches that is good when the scale doesn't move you know that you are losing inches.

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Good morning to all!

During my first round, I was averaged about 0.5lbs a day loss...please remember that is average! I know we all want big losses, but don't get discouraged!

My mini-stall is broken, I held at 183 for 3 days...but today I'm down 1.4lbs. I'm really excited about getting in to the 170's this week.

way to go TMB.

How are you liking the pellets?

[toomuchbooty]

I like the pellets, much easier to deal with than the drops.My hunger was pretty high last week, but I blame pms. This week, I am less hungry.

[peki31]

I'm on VLCD6 and 1lb down today, so a total of 7.2. The last 3 days were small losses of .4, .4 and .2. I thought in the beginning is when the bigger losses are then slow down after that. But I'll take whatever I can get. I really want something sweet. I was looking in the recipes section and found a recipe for Meringue cookies, but not sure if they are P2 friendly. They sound yummy. This is the recipe:

Meringue Cookies

3 Egg whites
Pinch of cream of tartar
Pinch of salt
1/2 t vanilla (or almond) extract
Splenda to taste (or Stevia)
* cocoa optional

Beat egg whites, tartar, vanilla, and salt until stiff peaks form. Add Splenda. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet lined with foil. Bake in 250 oven for 20 minutes.

So can I eat these in P2 and what would I have to cut out otherwise if it is OK, a protein?

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by mdolph

Is anyone more emotional than normal?

Anyway, this after I spent the whole drive into work giving myself a pep talk and coming up with all the great things this diet has to offer to help me be less discouraged about my slow progress. I just feel very defeated. I have so much going on in my life right now, most of which are beyond my control, but I'll have to deal with. I'm guessing that has something to do with my slow loss. I also think if I could workout I might feel better.

During my first few days I am very short and irritated. I have to say it does get better as I get used to things

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Sorry you are feeling down. Could you start posting your menu's so we can see if there are any "stall-triggers" in there? You can workout! Just don't overdo it. There's a lady here who works out 3-4 times/week in P2.

I do weights and cardio 4 times a week. My intensity is just decreased as I'm in p2


Congrats to all us losers!!

[mdolph]

I might have to try to get some exercise in.

Yesterday I had:
Lunch-3.5oz cottage cheese, 6 cherry tomatoes and 1/2 a grapefruit
Dinner- 1 melba, 3.5 oz. poached swai, cabbage, steamed and 1/2 an apple
1 tbl milk divided into 3 cups of coffee, 64oz of water and 30oz of coffee total

Today will be:
Lunch- P2 Chili and an orange
Dinner- Fish tacos in a lettuce wrap and homemade salsa, melba toast

Ok, days getting worse, all the skinny clothes I ordered at Lands End's big sale and the bathsuits and summer wardrobe for my daughter were all shipped to an old address. Funny thing that our coats also from Lands End and shipped last month were shipped to our current address. After arguing with Lands End for a 1/2 hour I drove to my old house, the guy didn't answer so I left a note. This really sucks. I spent so much money on their big sale and now I'm out all of it if this guy doesn't return it. To top that off, our dog at 3 of my Victoria Secret bras yesterday. I'm seriously going to have to move into a nudist colony as I'm about to be totally out of clothes!

[toomuchbooty]

Originally Posted by peki31

I'm on VLCD6 and 1lb down today, so a total of 7.2. The last 3 days were small losses of .4, .4 and .2. I thought in the beginning is when the bigger losses are then slow down after that. But I'll take whatever I can get. I really want something sweet. I was looking in the recipes section and found a recipe for Meringue cookies, but not sure if they are P2 friendly. They sound yummy. This is the recipe:

Meringue Cookies

3 Egg whites
Pinch of cream of tartar
Pinch of salt
1/2 t vanilla (or almond) extract
Splenda to taste (or Stevia)
* cocoa optional

Beat egg whites, tartar, vanilla, and salt until stiff peaks form. Add Splenda. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet lined with foil. Bake in 250 oven for 20 minutes.

So can I eat these in P2 and what would I have to cut out otherwise if it is OK, a protein?

This actually looks P2 friendly, but you would have to cut out a protein...and eat one additional whole egg for the day. In the protocol you can occasionally replace your protein with 1 whole egg and 3 egg whites.

Have you tried a baked apple yet? Baking your apple with stevia, cinnamon and lemon juice can help kill a sweet tooth.

[CJoy]

I'm seeing some really nice losses here this morning, way to go everyone!

For those that are all hung up, hang in there it'll go away, you'll see

I'm doing just fine with P3, a little up, a little down, typical and you know, I haven't seen a P3/P4 menu in awhile perhaps I'll start a new one.

Well, it's time to get ready for class so have a great day everybody!

[peki31]

I haven't tried a baked apple yet. I'm not a fan of Cinnamon, the smell makes me nauseous. Hmm So I can eat how ever many cookies that would be still need another whole egg? That sounds pretty good! I was thinking maybe 1 cookie a day. I'll have to make it and see how it turns out!

[toomuchbooty]

Originally Posted by peki31

I haven't tried a baked apple yet. I'm not a fan of Cinnamon, the smell makes me nauseous. Hmm So I can eat how ever many cookies that would be still need another whole egg? That sounds pretty good! I was thinking maybe 1 cookie a day. I'll have to make it and see how it turns out!

You should eat them all plus the whole boiled egg in order to replace the protein from one of your meals.

I ate 3 egg whites and one whole egg frequently last round, because my diet is primarily vegetarian.

[JeniferCA]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Good morning to all!

During my first round, I was averaged about 0.5lbs a day loss...please remember that is average! I know we all want big losses, but don't get discouraged!

My mini-stall is broken, I held at 183 for 3 days...but today I'm down 1.4lbs. I'm really excited about getting in to the 170's this week.

Woo hoo! We are the same weight'ish. I am at 182.7, but with no loss today. BOO! I am stopping my drops on Wednesday and SO wanted to be in the 170's by then, but it doesn't look like it's going to happen. Keep up the great work!

[hilly4118]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Good morning to all!

During my first round, I was averaged about 0.5lbs a day loss...please remember that is average! I know we all want big losses, but don't get discouraged!

My mini-stall is broken, I held at 183 for 3 days...but today I'm down 1.4lbs. I'm really excited about getting in to the 170's this week.

Thanks, TMB. I know, I know...when's the last time I even LOST 5 lbs.! I do have to admit I'm all about instant gratification!

-Jenny
older than dirt

I lost 41 lbs. on Weight Watchers and gained 18 back in 8 months. Obviously I don't believe that "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."

VLCD 6 - 5.8 lbs.

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Good morning to all!

During my first round, I was averaged about 0.5lbs a day loss...please remember that is average! I know we all want big losses, but don't get discouraged!

My mini-stall is broken, I held at 183 for 3 days...but today I'm down 1.4lbs. I'm really excited about getting in to the 170's this week.

Way to hang in there!!!!!

A couple of days of staying the same is, usually, rewarded with a "nice" release. Maybe, the jiggle factor is true?

[michlady]

Good Morning!! Well yesterday I caved...actually I was talking to a friend who has been doing HCG longer then I have. The stall combined with stress really got to me. She told me that when she's cheated in the past, it's actually helped to break a stall. So....although I wouldn't recommend this, I did have pizza last night and some snacks...first time I've cheated in the 2 rounds. I gained 1.8 lbs. and didn't feel good physically afterwards (or this morning), but my mind is back in the game and I'm hoping that I'll lose that plus more over the next couple of days to break past the stall I had.

One more week of VLCD before moving to P3. I hope this cheat isn't going to create a problem stabilizing...of course I thought about that this morning AFTER the cheat! This round has just been super hard...fighting mental food cravings the entire way. That with stress sent me into overload.

[hilly4118]

Congratulations to EVERYONE on being here and doing this for ourselves...no matter where we are on our journey, we're not alone.

-Jenny
older than dirt...so I can say things like that ↑

I lost 41 lbs. on Weight Watchers and gained 18 back in 8 months. Obviously I don't believe that "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."


VLCD 6 - 5.8 lbs.

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by michlady

Good Morning!! Well yesterday I caved...actually I was talking to a friend who has been doing HCG longer then I have. The stall combined with stress really got to me. She told me that when she's cheated in the past, it's actually helped to break a stall. So....although I wouldn't recommend this, I did have pizza last night and some snacks...first time I've cheated in the 2 rounds. I gained 1.8 lbs. and didn't feel good physically afterwards (or this morning), but my mind is back in the game and I'm hoping that I'll lose that plus more over the next couple of days to break past the stall I had.

One more week of VLCD before moving to P3. I hope this cheat isn't going to create a problem stabilizing...of course I thought about that this morning AFTER the cheat! This round has just been super hard...fighting mental food cravings the entire way. That with stress sent me into overload.

It seems that *many* of us, who never cheated on other rounds, are having troubles this time around with the cheating. I'll tell you, what everyone here keeps telling me...atleast, you're back here, and didn't "just give up."

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by mdolph

I might have to try to get some exercise in.

Yesterday I had:
Lunch-3.5oz cottage cheese, 6 cherry tomatoes and 1/2 a grapefruit
Dinner- 1 melba, 3.5 oz. poached swai, cabbage, steamed and 1/2 an apple
1 tbl milk divided into 3 cups of coffee, 64oz of water and 30oz of coffee total

Today will be:
Lunch- P2 Chili and an orange
Dinner- Fish tacos in a lettuce wrap and homemade salsa, melba toast

Ok, days getting worse, all the skinny clothes I ordered at Lands End's big sale and the bathsuits and summer wardrobe for my daughter were all shipped to an old address. Funny thing that our coats also from Lands End and shipped last month were shipped to our current address. After arguing with Lands End for a 1/2 hour I drove to my old house, the guy didn't answer so I left a note. This really sucks. I spent so much money on their big sale and now I'm out all of it if this guy doesn't return it. To top that off, our dog at 3 of my Victoria Secret bras yesterday. I'm seriously going to have to move into a nudist colony as I'm about to be totally out of clothes!

Your menu looks pretty good. I know a lot of people don't lose while eating cabbage though. Have you been eating it regularly? There seem to be things that stall each of us and affect us in different ways. Also, check your spices for hidden sugars. I used a garlic salt that had high fructose corn syrup listed in it's ingredients and I couldn't figure out why I wasn't losing.

[michlady]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

It seems that *many* of us, who never cheated on other rounds, are having troubles this time around with the cheating. I'll tell you, what everyone here keeps telling me...atleast, you're back here, and didn't "just give up."

Thanks L & F!! I was just reading through the past couple of day's posts...and like you, I'm also usually really anal about keeping on track, calorie counting, etc. I spent most of the weekend at the hospital to be with my grma (was diagnosed over the weekend with pancreotic cancer--hence the stress)...and I either packed my food or went home to grab a bite. Was doing great til last night. But that's the only thing to do is to get back on and not give up. I've come to far and have more ground to treck!! Thank you for the encouragement!

[Ginja]

Alright something's not right here. What is this hunger? My stomach is actually growling! I haven't had my lunch meal yet and this is just my first day. I don't think my stomach has growled in years. What is that about? I'm going to eat a bit earlier than I planned.

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by Ginja

Alright something's not right here. What is this hunger? My stomach is actually growling! I haven't had my lunch meal yet and this is just my first day. I don't think my stomach has growled in years. What is that about? I'm going to eat a bit earlier than I planned.

my tummy growls about 30 min before eting time it helps me to spread out my food into mini meals eating 6x a day instead of 2x a day

[mousie tartufo]

Okay, I'm chiming in for the day... down one more pound. This is still load weight, so I'm grumpy. I have to knock off another 1.5 before I'm down to where I was before I started this. I know it will eventually come off, but still. Grrrr.

(((hugs))) to mdolph

to RedheadNJ - hey neighbor! glad to see another redheaded Jersey Girl around here!

[averyjenn]

I had that too Ginja. It's called HUNGER. Are you doing drops? I cut back on my drops by 1 or 2 per dose and it helped with the rumbling in my tummy big time. I cut from 15 to 13 drops and it's perfect for me. Someone wise told me you should NOT be hungry, that's a sign of taking too many drops. Cut back on your next dose and see how you do.

[mousie tartufo]

Jenn, could I be taking too many drops/pellets right out of the gate? I started by following the instructions on the bottle (4 pellets 3x per day), but this is only really day 3, but my stomach continues to growl. I'm not feeling hungry per se, but my stomach says otherwise. Should I try cutting back already, or should I ride it out another day or two to see if it's just my system getting used to the new regime?

[Ginja]

Originally Posted by averyjenn

I had that too Ginja. It's called HUNGER. Are you doing drops? I cut back on my drops by 1 or 2 per dose and it helped with the rumbling in my tummy big time. I cut from 15 to 13 drops and it's perfect for me. Someone wise told me you should NOT be hungry, that's a sign of taking too many drops. Cut back on your next dose and see how you do.

I know it sounds funny but it really shocked me! My typical morning I get up and have my coffee and don't even think about food for another 4 or 5 hours. So this was a shock I went what the heck is that rumbling!!!

You may be on to something I think I took too many drops last time. Mine are 10 every 8 hours and I think I dribbled an extra one or two from being unsure if I got all 10 in. Oy vey my head

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by Ginja

Alright something's not right here. What is this hunger? My stomach is actually growling! I haven't had my lunch meal yet and this is just my first day. I don't think my stomach has growled in years. What is that about? I'm going to eat a bit earlier than I planned.

You can always eat your fruit/melba together now and then have your protein and veggie for lunch. No need to suffer - if you are feeling hunger then please eat!!! I agree on the drops too - if my first round mine said 10 drops 3/day. I took 7 drops 3/day and felt great.

[averyjenn]

Originally Posted by mousie tartufo

Jenn, could I be taking too many drops/pellets right out of the gate? I started by following the instructions on the bottle (4 pellets 3x per day), but this is only really day 3, but my stomach continues to growl. I'm not feeling hungry per se, but my stomach says otherwise. Should I try cutting back already, or should I ride it out another day or two to see if it's just my system getting used to the new regime?

NO idea about pellets and I'm still a noob myself. Hopefully someone wiser will come in and help!

Originally Posted by Ginja

I know it sounds funny but it really shocked me! My typical morning I get up and have my coffee and don't even think about food for another 4 or 5 hours. So this was a shock I went what the heck is that rumbling!!!

You may be on to something I think I took too many drops last time. Mine are 10 every 8 hours and I think I dribbled an extra one or two from being unsure if I got all 10 in. Oy vey my head

Are you doing drops 4x a day then? Again, hopefully someone will come in who knows more than me. My bottle says 10-20 drops 3x a day. I do 13 drops 3x a day. I started with 15 and was ravenous.

I will say that the first 72 hours for me were hard. I'm totally good now and this morning I "forgot" to eat my apple. Oh and for me, I NEED to eat when it's my time. I also eat 6x a day. I eat my apples and melba toast as snacks spread out every two hours in between meals. Really helps me but YMMV.

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by averyjenn

NO idea about pellets and I'm still a noob myself. Hopefully someone wiser will come in and help!



Are you doing drops 4x a day then? Again, hopefully someone will come in who knows more than me. My bottle says 10-20 drops 3x a day. I do 13 drops 3x a day. I started with 15 and was ravenous.

I will say that the first 72 hours for me were hard. I'm totally good now and this morning I "forgot" to eat my apple. Oh and for me, I NEED to eat when it's my time. I also eat 6x a day. I eat my apples and melba toast as snacks spread out every two hours in between meals. Really helps me but YMMV.

my drops are 10, 6xa day so every 3 hours, 9,12,3,6,and bedtime

[mdolph]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Your menu looks pretty good. I know a lot of people don't lose while eating cabbage though. Have you been eating it regularly? There seem to be things that stall each of us and affect us in different ways. Also, check your spices for hidden sugars. I used a garlic salt that had high fructose corn syrup listed in it's ingredients and I couldn't figure out why I wasn't losing.

Last time I had cabbage I had a 2 pound loss, so who knows? It hasn't seemed to stall me as of yet. I'm honestly thinking of giving up the coffee all together and see if that helps any. Maybe the coffee with the milk and sweetner is my downfall.

I did check all my spices. I'm not using an spice blends that are premixed- I do it all myself. I checked the broths I use (again the ones I used last night were homemade) and that's not it.

As for exercise I do get some exercise daily already. We have a farm so I'm tromping through the snow to the barn and taking care of critters, I have 2 young children who I pull on a sled to the barn and chase around the house. I work with 3-5 year olds and dance and do recreation time with them every day. I was thinking that adding too much more exercise would be hurtful, however tonight I'm going to try some yoga. Maybe it's all the stress (I forget the name of the stress hormone, starts with a C) that's keeping my numbers up?

Ok, on the clothing front, the 54 year old bachelor has returned one package to Lands End and the other two are out in limbo. I begged him to call me if they arrive there and I'll pick them up. Its just frustrating as I've placed to many orders with them since we moved and NEVER had this happen!

[torister]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

I know a lot of people don't lose while eating cabbage though. Have you been eating it regularly?

I eat cabbage every...and I do mean *every* night during P2. LOL! NUMMY! Course I don't have it during P3 or P4....