advice please...possible interruption on a very long round...

droy · 01-28-2011, 10:25 AM

I am doing rx injections through a Dr. I am on r2. I have ZERO willpower this round. I do one injection skip day a week and my plan was to do another long round (10 weeks). I had lost 12 lbs in this round. I am on day 35 :blush:. I am only 1 lb under LIW and have 3 weeks worth of hCG left (she still owes me 3 weeks). I don't want a lecture on going past 40 days please

I want to know if you were in my shoes and were ok with longggggg rounds - would you do another 5 weeks (or 3) or would you take a planned interruption?

Be_Gone · 01-28-2011, 10:40 AM

I thought R2 would be easy too, but your right the willpower is something else, not that I am craving, just want it, lol.

I would go for as long as I can mentally take it.

I did a short round for my first, now on my second I know better. However I don't have a lot to loose and I want it to be my final round. So if it takes longer than 40 days oh well, the benefits will be worth it.

droy · 01-28-2011, 10:51 AM

OK here is what I am thinking - I want to be out of p3 on April 1st.

Stop injections today.
Take a 2 week break (eat p3 starting Monday) 1/31 to 2/14
Reload 2/14-2/15
Do a 23 day round with no skipping day on injections 2/14-3/8
Start P3 3/11 and end by 4/1

Does that look right? Would I reload?

halleyscomet · 01-28-2011, 10:51 AM

I'm sorry your having trouble this round.. i've never done a long round so I can't really offer any advice on them.. but if you aren't happy and losing, then i think you should take a break.

Maybe your dr could increase your HCG dosage to help you with cravings and such?

droy · 01-28-2011, 10:54 AM

It's not so much cravings, it's my willpwower. I just can't say no for some reason.

minimonkey · 01-28-2011, 11:33 AM

Droy -- I am no expert, but I think your plan sounds good. This is definitely a challenge even if your head is in it, and if it isn't, I suspect it would be miserable! This is actually the reason I chose to do a long round for r1, because I have heard a lot of people say that r2 is just harder in general.

Good luck!

Be_Gone · 01-28-2011, 11:48 AM

Have you tried tweaking the protocol a bit. Yesterday I was in the mood for some sort of carbs. I had already planned rice and made it with my talapia. Mid afternoon came around and I was still craving some carbs. I decided to make one of the mini popcorn bags, though I ended up having two total. Still craving carbs when I got home I made lean beef, low sodium taco sauce, and brought some tortillas.

I felt so much better mentally and physically. Today I feel much more focused and the cravings subsided greatly. Plus I only gained .2 from it. Our office has doughnuts every Friday and they did smell good but I was amazed how easy it was to turn it down.

Sorry rambling, but if you craving something see if you can adjust it so its not so "unhealthy."

julieboolie · 01-28-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droy

OK here is what I am thinking - I want to be out of p3 on April 1st.

Stop injections today.
Take a 2 week break (eat p3 starting Monday) 1/31 to 2/14
Reload 2/14-2/15
Do a 23 day round with no skipping day on injections 2/14-3/8
Start P3 3/11 and end by 4/1

Does that look right? Would I reload?

^This sounds like a great plan. I'd reload, but do it without a lot of carbs as those made my hunger worse. Hope the P3 break is nice and relaxing and you come back to P2 ready to go!! I definietly benefitted from breaks.

droy · 01-28-2011, 11:56 AM

Monkey -thank you ♥ How are you doing? You are soooo tiny! Are you still in P2?

Be gone - yes tweaking the protocol is why I am only -12 lbs this round lol. I did protein shakes both rounds too.

Julieboolie - That is the main reason I want to reload, I think if I do less than 2 weeks and don't reload I won't fix this willpower/craving (whatever it is) issue.

Thank you all for your help! I love this board, everyone is so nice ♥

Be_Gone · 01-28-2011, 12:05 PM

How close are you towards your goal? I'm not to sure about protein shakes since some of them have certain ingredients in them.

When I did tweak I tried to make it as "holistic" as possible.

droy · 01-28-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Be_Gone

How close are you towards your goal? I'm not to sure about protein shakes since some of them have certain ingredients in them.

When I did tweak I tried to make it as "holistic" as possible.

The ones I use are the only ones my Dr permits. They are the ultralean biogenesis ones.

I am about 5 lbs from a "normal" BMI and would love to get to 128-ish (am 145 now) my high school cheerleading weight lol
I go by the ideal weight for body type.
So since I am 5'3'' medium framed, I should be below 136 - I figure 128 is a reasonable goal.

http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-ex...ml?2,5,3,145,2

Ideal weight range is 124 - 136.4 lbs. (56.4 - 62 kg.).
You are marginally overweight by 8.6 lbs. (4 kg.).

Be_Gone · 01-28-2011, 12:17 PM

Hmmm....I was asking because although I haven't loss much weight ( even in R1) I certainly noticed inches. Wondering if this was the same case with you. I'm about 10 lbs away from goal so I expect things to slow down.

Sorry I have nothing else to add other then whatever you decide good luck!

droy · 01-28-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Be_Gone

Hmmm....I was asking because although I haven't loss much weight ( even in R1) I certainly noticed inches. Wondering if this was the same case with you. I'm about 10 lbs away from goal so I expect things to slow down.

Sorry I have nothing else to add other then whatever you decide good luck!

I have lost 11 inches this round I believe but the are about the same as they were when I ended R1

01-28-2011, 10:25 AM	#1
droy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WA Posts: 368 Gallery: droy Stats: 185/180.4/135 R?P2 WOE: hCG injections Start Date: 6/3/13	advice please...possible interruption on a very long round... I am doing rx injections through a Dr. I am on r2. I have ZERO willpower this round. I do one injection skip day a week and my plan was to do another long round (10 weeks). I had lost 12 lbs in this round. I am on day 35 :blush:. I am only 1 lb under LIW and have 3 weeks worth of hCG left (she still owes me 3 weeks). I don't want a lecture on going past 40 days please I want to know if you were in my shoes and were ok with longggggg rounds - would you do another 5 weeks (or 3) or would you take a planned interruption? Last edited by droy; 01-28-2011 at 10:26 AM..

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01-28-2011, 10:40 AM	#2
Be_Gone Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hampton Roads Posts: 50 Gallery: Be_Gone Stats: 137/131/115 WOE: HCG R2/loading	I thought R2 would be easy too, but your right the willpower is something else, not that I am craving, just want it, lol. I would go for as long as I can mentally take it. I did a short round for my first, now on my second I know better. However I don't have a lot to loose and I want it to be my final round. So if it takes longer than 40 days oh well, the benefits will be worth it.

01-28-2011, 10:51 AM	#3
droy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WA Posts: 368 Gallery: droy Stats: 185/180.4/135 R?P2 WOE: hCG injections Start Date: 6/3/13	OK here is what I am thinking - I want to be out of p3 on April 1st. Stop injections today. Take a 2 week break (eat p3 starting Monday) 1/31 to 2/14 Reload 2/14-2/15 Do a 23 day round with no skipping day on injections 2/14-3/8 Start P3 3/11 and end by 4/1 Does that look right? Would I reload?

01-28-2011, 10:51 AM	#4
halleyscomet Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southwestern Pennsylvania Posts: 172 Gallery: halleyscomet Stats: 209/185/125 33yrs Female WOE: Hcg/Atkins Start Date: Jan 3 2011	I'm sorry your having trouble this round.. i've never done a long round so I can't really offer any advice on them.. but if you aren't happy and losing, then i think you should take a break. Maybe your dr could increase your HCG dosage to help you with cravings and such?

01-28-2011, 10:54 AM	#5
droy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WA Posts: 368 Gallery: droy Stats: 185/180.4/135 R?P2 WOE: hCG injections Start Date: 6/3/13	It's not so much cravings, it's my willpwower. I just can't say no for some reason.

01-28-2011, 11:33 AM	#6
minimonkey Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,027 Gallery: minimonkey Stats: 5'0" -- very small frame WOE: Clean eating, whole foods	Droy -- I am no expert, but I think your plan sounds good. This is definitely a challenge even if your head is in it, and if it isn't, I suspect it would be miserable! This is actually the reason I chose to do a long round for r1, because I have heard a lot of people say that r2 is just harder in general. Good luck!

01-28-2011, 11:48 AM	#7
Be_Gone Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hampton Roads Posts: 50 Gallery: Be_Gone Stats: 137/131/115 WOE: HCG R2/loading	Have you tried tweaking the protocol a bit. Yesterday I was in the mood for some sort of carbs. I had already planned rice and made it with my talapia. Mid afternoon came around and I was still craving some carbs. I decided to make one of the mini popcorn bags, though I ended up having two total. Still craving carbs when I got home I made lean beef, low sodium taco sauce, and brought some tortillas. I felt so much better mentally and physically. Today I feel much more focused and the cravings subsided greatly. Plus I only gained .2 from it. Our office has doughnuts every Friday and they did smell good but I was amazed how easy it was to turn it down. Sorry rambling, but if you craving something see if you can adjust it so its not so "unhealthy."

01-28-2011, 11:56 AM	#9
droy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WA Posts: 368 Gallery: droy Stats: 185/180.4/135 R?P2 WOE: hCG injections Start Date: 6/3/13	Monkey -thank you ♥ How are you doing? You are soooo tiny! Are you still in P2? Be gone - yes tweaking the protocol is why I am only -12 lbs this round lol. I did protein shakes both rounds too. Julieboolie - That is the main reason I want to reload, I think if I do less than 2 weeks and don't reload I won't fix this willpower/craving (whatever it is) issue. Thank you all for your help! I love this board, everyone is so nice ♥

01-28-2011, 12:05 PM	#10
Be_Gone Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hampton Roads Posts: 50 Gallery: Be_Gone Stats: 137/131/115 WOE: HCG R2/loading	How close are you towards your goal? I'm not to sure about protein shakes since some of them have certain ingredients in them. When I did tweak I tried to make it as "holistic" as possible.

01-28-2011, 12:17 PM	#12
Be_Gone Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hampton Roads Posts: 50 Gallery: Be_Gone Stats: 137/131/115 WOE: HCG R2/loading	Hmmm....I was asking because although I haven't loss much weight ( even in R1) I certainly noticed inches. Wondering if this was the same case with you. I'm about 10 lbs away from goal so I expect things to slow down. Sorry I have nothing else to add other then whatever you decide good luck!