P2 Week of 05/16/11

[catrightsell]

Originally Posted by Kiki373

Congratulations to everyone!!! WTG on the losses!

I am down .6 from yesterday! Woo hoo! 6.8 to go until goal weighing in at 126.8 this morning.

I don't meant to be repetitive by writing how close I am to goal or my weight every day but it is kind of for my benefit and seeing it in writing certainly helps! It deters any eating off protocol that may happen to enter my mnd.

Yes! it really does help to type each little lb that I am losing... not the same as just saying it, so repeat away!!! Whatever helps!!!! Yay to you, for staying on track! BIG YAYS! For all of US!

[catrightsell]

My commitment is to lose the weight and be passionate about eating healthier for the rest of my life. I want to participate in more outdoor adventures, tear up the dance floor with my friends, and regain my confidence... oh, to really enjoy going to the beach again! Besides just wanting to be healthier, I want to be light on my feet and worry free about sitting in booths, wearing summer styles and going shopping with my sister... etc. [Please God, help me lose 100 lbs!]

[C'Marie]

Originally Posted by catrightsell

My commitment is to lose the weight and be passionate about eating healthier for the rest of my life. I want to participate in more outdoor adventures, tear up the dance floor with my friends, and regain my confidence... oh, to really enjoy going to the beach again! Besides just wanting to be healthier, I want to be light on my feet and worry free about sitting in booths, wearing summer styles and going shopping with my sister... etc. [Please God, help me lose 100 lbs!]

You can! I did! I started just about where you did in January of 2010. YOU CAN do this!

[mokih]

down 3.2 pounds today! I am so excited!

[moonriver]

Originally Posted by catrightsell

My commitment is to lose the weight and be passionate about eating healthier for the rest of my life. I want to participate in more outdoor adventures, tear up the dance floor with my friends, and regain my confidence... oh, to really enjoy going to the beach again! Besides just wanting to be healthier, I want to be light on my feet and worry free about sitting in booths, wearing summer styles and going shopping with my sister... etc. [Please God, help me lose 100 lbs!]

I like this! You can do it!

Originally Posted by mokih

down 3.2 pounds today! I am so excited!

Wow! Great loss!

I'm back up .4!!! But I it's TOM's fault!! What a brat!

[BigBravesGirl]

Originally Posted by catrightsell

My commitment is to lose the weight and be passionate about eating healthier for the rest of my life. I want to participate in more outdoor adventures, tear up the dance floor with my friends, and regain my confidence... oh, to really enjoy going to the beach again! Besides just wanting to be healthier, I want to be light on my feet and worry free about sitting in booths, wearing summer styles and going shopping with my sister... etc. [Please God, help me lose 100 lbs!]

I could have written this. YOU CAN DO IT. WE can do it!!

I'm down 24.4 lbs on VLCD19.

[Kiki373]

Mokih - WTG on the 3.2 lb loss!


Catrightsell - Great goals and committments to have! Having a goal or several really helps the mentality of sticking to the diet.

Halebpop - I love the pellets, I had a little hunger at first but it seemed to go away within the first few days. I find spacing out my meals helps too. I typically eat my fruit at a later time and not with my lunch or dinner. Lunch is usually around 11:30 - 12:00 ;fruit around 3:00 and then dinner ranges anywhere from 5:00 - 7:00; fruit usually around 8:00 - 9:00.


My stats today are down .4 from yesterday. 6.4 lbs to go until goal. I have noticed a pattern with me since I broke the stall. I seem to be in the same range for 2 days typically at a .4, .6, or .8 and then drop down to the next number on the scale on the 3rd day. If that is the case, then my ballpark for P3 will be around 6/4 - at least I hope so anyway or if I get lucky maybe I will be able to enter it earlier !

[lovebeingmom]

Morning ladies

Down .7 today from yestserday. more than my typical .5

should see 120's tomorrow WOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!

haven't seen them in almost 5.5 years when I got pregnant with my son

[Kiki373]

Originally Posted by lovebeingmom

Morning ladies

Down .7 today from yestserday. more than my typical .5

should see 120's tomorrow WOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!

haven't seen them in almost 5.5 years when I got pregnant with my son

Congrats! I am 5 foot as well. I may be a little over 5 foot but not quite 5'1". I think I am shrinking as I get older - which totally stinks! My goal was between 115-120 but I think I am going to stop at 120 for this round and maybe pick it up later in the fall to get between 110-115. (I think that is a normal weight range for a woman who is 5 foot).

[lovebeingmom]

KELLY- i dont know if you saw yesterday but I was wondering how long you've been on the diet

I am stopping after 21 days. I dont think i can do longer and I am going to florida June
10th and want to have some time on P3 before I go. I am hoping to maintain lower than 125

and then after the fall start again to get to 110-115

[Dnoake]

Good morning losers!! Happy friday!

I'm down .8 today, even after the buffalo chix dip from yesterday. I was so good at dinner - chicken fajitas with onions and I left the sour cream, tortillas and guac on the table (probably the hardest thing I've done in forever!!!)!!! I did have one small bite of my daughters birthday dessert, but I have no prob with that. VLCD5 and I'm down 8 lbs total. I am hungry hungry again today and have a headache; I'm sure that's from the sugar.

I thank you all for your posts, comments and advice!!! I know they're for everyone's benefit, but it's nice to know I'm not doing this alone. My daughter and boyfriend are gone this weekend, so I'm gonna have GREAT food focus. I hope you all do, too!!

[Kiki373]

Originally Posted by lovebeingmom

KELLY- i dont know if you saw yesterday but I was wondering how long you've been on the diet

I am stopping after 21 days. I dont think i can do longer and I am going to florida June
10th and want to have some time on P3 before I go. I am hoping to maintain lower than 125

and then after the fall start again to get to 110-115

I did see it and I replied last night. I think my reply to you is on page 7, it is and it is towards the bottom. That is a good idea to have sometime under your belt on P3 before your vacation. It looks like you and I will be starting up again in the fall to get to 110-115. We'll have to keep in touch and maybe start the exact same time for support .

[catkin]

Weight stayed the same--I must be losing inches, then!

So far, I'm liking the ease of the pellets. Hunger was in the distance so I will try upping by one and gauge after that.

Have a great day everyone!

[lovebeingmom]

KELLY- sorry totally missed it. We should defintely start together. support

[Marocka]

Ok, so yesterday I added some vitamins that I had previously been taking and had slacked off the last few months...one is calcium 500mg, vit A&D, balanced B-100, vit C 1,000 mg with rose hips, and a multivitamin/multimineral with Lutein...

My weight yesterday am was 221.2, today 221.6 +0.4, I expected this to happen just not so soon....

Vitamin related?? I dunno.

[Marocka]

does anyone know about taking vit E? I have vit E 1,000 i.u. that I used to take but not sure if I can now.

[catr31]

No change on the scale today but I am looking pretty cute in my new capris I bought last weekend. Of course I have to have my heater going full blast under my desk because I'm freezing.

[Kiki373]

Originally Posted by lovebeingmom

KELLY- sorry totally missed it. We should defintely start together. support

Just had an idea....how about loading Sept 4 and Sept 5 (Labor Day). This should take us to where we want to be as long as we are able to stabilize now. And by doing another round right after Labor Day that does not affect any of the other upcoming holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas).

[Marocka]

Originally Posted by catr31

No change on the scale today but I am looking pretty cute in my new capris I bought last weekend. Of course I have to have my heater going full blast under my desk because I'm freezing.

YAY for you even tho the scale didn't change, just knowing you look great is a huge accomplishment!! WTG!

[Kiki373]

Originally Posted by catr31

No change on the scale today but I am looking pretty cute in my new capris I bought last weekend. Of course I have to have my heater going full blast under my desk because I'm freezing.

Congrats on fitting in the capri's and even if there was no change on the scale you're still losing inches. I am freezing too - as usual!!! I am not wearing capri's but I am able to fit comfortably with a little room to follow in a size 6 pants. YAY US!

[catjrow3]

Originally Posted by mokih

down 3.2 pounds today! I am so excited!

Yeah!! Nice loss

Originally Posted by lovebeingmom

Morning ladies

Down .7 today from yestserday. more than my typical .5

should see 120's tomorrow WOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!

haven't seen them in almost 5.5 years when I got pregnant with my son

How exciting Amy!! Yeah!!

Originally Posted by catr31

No change on the scale today but I am looking pretty cute in my new capris I bought last weekend. Of course I have to have my heater going full blast under my desk because I'm freezing.

Hmm... Would rather be the same, but nope!!!

Ready for my what seems my daily Boo and Hiss!??&&^%^^&

I was up again 1.2 this morning. UGH!!!! I have 4 shots left after this mornings, I am going to try to hope for the best, but this whole week, 0.4 lost!! BOOO HIISSS

Not how I wanted to start the morning!

Hope everyone else has a good start!

[Marocka]

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Hmm... Would rather be the same, but nope!!!

Ready for my what seems my daily Boo and Hiss!??&&^%^^&

I was up again 1.2 this morning. UGH!!!! I have 4 shots left after this mornings, I am going to try to hope for the best, but this whole week, 0.4 lost!! BOOO HIISSS

Not how I wanted to start the morning!

Hope everyone else has a good start!

I found the .4 you lost this week, do you want it back???!!

[catjrow3]

Originally Posted by Marocka

I found the .4 you lost this week, do you want it back???!!

Ummm, nah...although I could add it to the 1.2 I gained back this morning and it would not make much difference... boo hiss....

[Marocka]

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Ummm, nah...although I could add it to the 1.2 I gained back this morning and it would not make much difference... boo hiss....

Hang in there Lady, we got this!!

I wanted so badly to beat myself up this morning, but I can't it will just make it worse!! It takes a lot of physical and emotional energy to worry... Keep your chin up!!

[barbie]

Isn't it great to see so many people continually losing EVERY DAY!! I love it!

I lost another 1.5 lbs this morning, total so far since MONDAY is 9 lbs!! I think it's just crazy to have lost 9 lbs in less than a week! But I'm not complaining, I'm happy!!

[lovebeingmom]

KELLY- that sounds perfect!!

[swella73]

Morning everyone! Down 1 lb today, I will take it...202.6....I plan to be in ONDERLAND by Monday?!?! (keeping my fingers crossed!)

Have a fabulous weekend!!

[1moretry]

Originally Posted by Marocka

Ok, so yesterday I added some vitamins that I had previously been taking and had slacked off the last few months...one is calcium 500mg, vit A&D, balanced B-100, vit C 1,000 mg with rose hips, and a multivitamin/multimineral with Lutein...

My weight yesterday am was 221.2, today 221.6 +0.4, I expected this to happen just not so soon....

Vitamin related?? I dunno.

Vitamins A&D are fat-soluble, and are not compatible with P2, according to my doctor. My multi is from raw vegetable and fruit juices and has a few carbs, so was told to not take that one, either. Read the labels for hidden sugars in any form, including xylitol, sorbitol, etc. I was told to keep on taking my Vit C with rose hips, my Zinc, which has a little B-6, and my magnesium/postassium supplement, to help prevent constipation. I plan on going back to my full range of supplements on P3, but don't expect to take them during P2.

Since I am diabetic, I can't do the apples or oranges, so my fruits are down to strawberries and grapefruits, both of which have Vit C.

I am on day 7 of my first week (I started on May 14) and show a 6.6 lb. loss so far, including the 0.4 lb gain from the two load days. I am doing the injections because that's the method my doctor follows with his patients. I was terrified of needles, but these really don't hurt! (Big surprise for me!)

I am sticking to the Simeons protocol, except I had to eliminate lots of foods (no bread sticks/melba toast because of gluten problems, no apples or oranges because of diabetes, no chicken because of food allergies, no shellfish because I can't find any that are free of contaminants and I have chemical alllergies), but it's working so far. My biggest fear (after being afraid of needles) was that it wouldn't work for me, but so far it seems to be working and today I am feeling okay (the past week was very hard).

I am now mentally preparing to go very slow in P3, because I have done the whole route (Weight Watchers 2X, Atkins 2X, Protein Power, Carbohydrate Addict's, protein-sparing fast under a physician) and finally was able to stop GAINING weight, but have not been able to lose any after 8 years on the Schwarzbein regiment (similar to South Beach, the Zone, and Protein Power). I don't think I could stand it if, after all of this hard work, I gained it back. Been there, done that, too many times before.

1 week down, 6 to go! My goal for this round is 32 pounds. I plan on doing a full second round after 6 weeks on P3 and will get to wherever that takes me. I have no plans to go for a third round, and I expect to lose slower the second time around, because everything I've read so far says the less you have to lose, the slower it goes.

[1moretry]

Originally Posted by Marocka

does anyone know about taking vit E? I have vit E 1,000 i.u. that I used to take but not sure if I can now.

Vit E is one of the fat soluble vitamins, and is usually in some kind of oil. There are "dry" forms available, but I don't know if they would be safe to use on P2. It should be okay on P3.

[1moretry]

Originally Posted by catrightsell

My commitment is to lose the weight and be passionate about eating healthier for the rest of my life. I want to participate in more outdoor adventures, tear up the dance floor with my friends, and regain my confidence... oh, to really enjoy going to the beach again! Besides just wanting to be healthier, I want to be light on my feet and worry free about sitting in booths, wearing summer styles and going shopping with my sister... etc. [Please God, help me lose 100 lbs!]

Amen to that! I feel much the same. I have to lose 56 lbs. and am looking forward to getting my body back. It has been a tremendous source of grief that no one could tell me how to lose weight after I went through menopause and I hate being fat!

I found out about the HCG approach through my doctor, whom I originally went to because my diabetes was getting out of control and I wanted someone who really knew how to prescribe natural hormones for my other issues. Two years ago, I married a man much younger than I am and am looking forward to LOOKING and FEELING sexy again!