load day 2 today...anyone starting tomorrow (5/31)

[wmac]

Dawn.....do you put anything in your coffee? I would really like to have some this morning but I don't know if I can put a little cream in it.

Thanks!

[mymy3377]

Even on P2, you'd have to pry my cream out of my cold, dead hands if you wanted. I can't be without it

I've used half and half and heavy cream on protocol without issue, you'll have to see if it works for you though.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by wmac

Dawn.....do you put anything in your coffee? I would really like to have some this morning but I don't know if I can put a little cream in it.

Thanks!

I do use either half and half or heavy whipping cream--depending on what I have bought at the store on the weekend. But yes, I do have that even on P2. It makes it much more tolerable for me...and those around me

[Dreamchaser]

Originally Posted by Dreamchaser

I had my 1st loading day of my 1st round today. Doing second loading day tomorrow, May 31st. I am wanting to lose about 60 pounds all together. And I'm hoping to be able to stick it out for a 40 day round my 1st time if I can hang in there that long. Good luck!

Originally Posted by BigBlue10

I am starting my VLC tomorrow as well! I was so stuffed yesterday eating mostly LC Good luck to every one starting today

Hey BB - Nice to see someone starting the same day as me! Is this your 1st round as well by any chance?

I stayed all LC yesterday and oh boy, was I was super stuffed too!

[Dreamchaser]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

All I have to do is look at my bikini pics from last summer on here and there you go--my motivation for staying the course!!

[BigBlue10]

Hey BB - Nice to see someone starting the same day as me! Is this your 1st round as well by any chance?

I stayed all LC yesterday and oh boy, was I was super stuffed too!

I had tried HCG the original once before, but life got in the way and an unexpected vacation (OMG not vacation!! lol) 2 years ago.

So officially yes, this is my first Round I plan on it being a GREAT one! I have been trying to eat today but am stuffed I had BBQ for lunch and a sandwich for bfast, now normally I could inhale this stuff.....I'm not sure if it's nervousness or what, but if I have to go home and eat dinner I might just have to visit the throne. and it's 4pm.
ugh. full of water and food i had NO carbs for lunch. couldn't even finish 1/2 of what I brought. I really do hope this is a trend for 30 days......
dreamchaser how long is your first round? if I do good 30 I may stretch it to 40.
What kind of puppy do you have what a doll!
okay pardon me *Angel* what a beautiful picture Pets become just like our children I love my two fur babies and we are also momma and daddy to them

[mymy3377]

Tomorrow is my VLCD 1 too, maybe we can be P2 triplets

I kept my second day of loading pretty low carb except for 2 Skinny Cow candy bars, a bag of Fritos and a slice of cheesecake. I kept it all low carb/high fat yesterday and I must say that while I am full I'm not hampered by the tired, disgusting feeling I've had loading for previous rounds when I stuffed myself to the gills with sugar, fast food etc.

[Lorrie200]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I remember you!! You were part of the "Vegas ladies" back then!! Are you doing the hcg with your roommate this time too? Nice to see you here!! My VLCD #1 was yesterday.

Thanks Dawn ! Yes I was one of the 3 Vegas Ladies. Its been a minute..but Yes I m back. I rememberyou also ! Your Avatar pic is Waaaay Cute ! I am riding solo this time..my roommate is doing something else. Wel I guess Im not alone.. I HAVE ALLLL OF YOU Muah!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Lorrie200

I bought the ones from Walgreens and they had no hcg in them either. But they worked!! I say since you already have them you should try them.

Im still nervious about taking them...Has anyone else tried HCG Platinum x-30?

[Lorrie200]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Yeah!! VLCD#1 down and I have dropped 3.2 lbs already!!!! WooHoo!!!! Love the first week's losses.

Great Release Dawn ! My VLCD#1 I dropped 1.7lbs..I'll take it!

[nmbnancy]

Originally Posted by Lorrie200

Im still nervious about taking them...Has anyone else tried HCG Platinum x-30?

I ordered Intermountain pellets from Netrition, but wanted to start before they would be delivered, so I went to store you did and bought Nigen drops. They worked fine for me for 5 days ( others here have used them too) I then switched to the pellets. Now I use both the drops and pellets, depending on which is more convenient for me.
I think if you search that store's website they will have ingredients for both yours and mine and you can compare ingredients, if they are similar you should be fine using them

[Violet_Dream]

Originally Posted by mymy3377

Even on P2, you'd have to pry my cream out of my cold, dead hands if you wanted. I can't be without it

I've used half and half and heavy cream on protocol without issue, you'll have to see if it works for you though.

That is good to know. I can't see how a little half and half would make a big difference.

[Lorrie200]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Lorrie

I bought the ones from Walgreens and they had no hcg in them either. But they worked!! I say since you already have them you should try them.

My question is..if there is no HCG in them..how does that work .. What is crazy is the directions only say take 30 drop 2xs a day before meals... Really 30 drops? When I read the pamplet inside the box it was the directions for the HCG Platinum (blue bottle) Not the HCG Platinum x-30. I cant find any other information on it other than when googeling it saying that None of it works.. HAHA ALOT THEY KHOW... I wrote a review on a couple sites stating that it worked for me and I recommended it...I had to share my experience with others.

Anyways.. I am taking the what I have now...just dont like that cant find anything out about them. I should go speak to the GNC man..But now I dont think he knows what hes talking about.

[C'Marie]

Originally Posted by Lorrie200

My question is..if there is no HCG in them..how does that work .. What is crazy is the directions only say take 30 drop 2xs a day before meals... Really 30 drops? When I read the pamplet inside the box it was the directions for the HCG Platinum (blue bottle) Not the HCG Platinum x-30. I cant find any other information on it other than when googeling it saying that None of it works.. HAHA ALOT THEY KHOW... I wrote a review on a couple sites stating that it worked for me and I recommended it...I had to share my experience with others.

Anyways.. I am taking the what I have now...just dont like that cant find anything out about them. I should go speak to the GNC man..But now I dont think he knows what hes talking about.

This is my opinion - but since you're asking - I wouldn't use it if it's not a homeopathic hcg but just something that's using the name without the 6x 12x 30x 60x standard homeopathic measurements on it. I'm only saying that because this protocol is tough enough to do it with just some kind of supplement or something in them.

And you're right about the guy at the vitamin store - I was in a health food store the other day getting some stuff and he had a bottle of homeopathic hcg on the counter getting it ready for someone who wasn't there yet - I struck up a conversation with him about it. I asked him if the bottle included a copy of the diet plan and he said no. I asked him what are people using for the diet if you don't include the original diet with it? He said that 500 calories was too low and that he never tells anyone to do that - that's starvation, yada yada yada - OMG.
And then he said people buy it and come in 3-4 days later expecting to be down in weight but he said it just doesn't work that fast..... sheesh..... he was quite prideful also. I was amazed at his attitude, especially having never even done it himself and he's telling people how to get started!

[mymy3377]

Originally Posted by Lorrie200

My question is..if there is no HCG in them..how does that work ..

Supposedly the blend of amino acids signals to your body to make it's own HCG but that is the same way the "real" homeopathic works too I'd be careful because while they might work per se you may be losing normal fat instead of the abnormal fat that HCG does; losing normal fat isn't good. Those drops are also mighty expensive considering you can get a bottle of HHCG that will last you 23 days for $15 plus shipping in some places.

Are you taking them now? How is your hunger?

[dawnyama]

Here are my stats:

R7P2 Day: 3
# above/below VLCD #1: -5
# gain/loss from yesterday: -1.8

I love week #1 on P2!!! I am doing ****** this round too and got to 502 calories yesterday.

[BigBlue10]

Start: 196.5
VLCD1 - 196 (down .5) (?)
I felt sooooooo bloated when I went home yesterday from eating bread yesterday morning....I couldn't eat dinner So I drank a glass of full fat milk and a cookie wedge from one of those ginormous cookies. I couldn't eat anything else, I had to take some tums I was so miserable. Today so far so good, water water water. I spent lastnight weighing and measuring chicken, shrimp. I made a calorie free LC dressing no oil. pulled out some coupons to Macy's I should be able to use soon (fingers crossed)

[Tylar_Connar]

Ok, so I went to a baseball game last night. OMG it was BURNING Up!! It was 94 degrees here yesterday. We set a record for the highest temperature on record in May. But on a good note I didnt eat any french fries. I had been getting them at almost every game! I was proud of myself!!

VLCD1 -1.6

[mymy3377]

Sounds like everybody so far is good I woke up to a two pound gain from my load days. I'm having my coffee and cream now and then I'm going to do my workout and hopefully I'll remember to drink enough water today to start the fat flushing for my weigh-in tomorrow

[wmac]

1st VLCD: -4.3! Here we go! I really want to get this load weight off!!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by wmac

1st VLCD: -4.3! Here we go! I really want to get this load weight off!!!

Good job!!! I say you are well on your way

[mymy3377]

Okay, today is VLCD 2 and I'm down 2.4 which is exactly what I gained loading, it usually takes me 3-4 days to lose my load weight so hopefully this is a good sign

VLCD 1: +2.4 (load weight)
VLCD 2: -2.4

[KMB123]

I just wanted to drop in and say hello. My 1st VLCD was Tuesday. I cheated a lil...already(ugh). But woke up today to a 1.5 loss, and a vow to be good today!!!

I am taking Hhcg pellets and looking to do a 23-day round. Unless, of course, I feel like I've got it under control by then, then I will do a 40-day-round.

I am very excited about this plan! I haven't really told anyone I'm doing it...didn't want to until I saw results!!

Is it really a big deal to eat the same meat for both meals? My plan is to eat chicken breast for the 1st few days. I have a husband, 4 kids and my in-laws in one house. So needless to say...it's hard to cook separately for myself (especially sine they don't know about the protocol).

I have about 20-30 lbs I'd like to lose this round!! If that goes as planned, I'd probably do one more short round to lose the last 15 or so.

I love this forum and all the suport and info it has to offer.

Good luck to all of you (and to me) We can do it...one day at a time!

~K

[mymy3377]

Welcome KMG, sounds like you're doing well

As far as the same meat question, I bought a 6 pound family size package of boneless, skinless chicken breasts that I intend to use until it's gone, so in other words all the protein for my 23 day round is covered So as you can see I don't think it's a big deal but if you start stalling you might want to change it up a bit. I've done similar things during previous rounds, my second round was almost all tilapia because it was on sale and already packaged in 4 ounce portions. Easy and cheap is right up my alley on this protocol. And for me I don't mind eating the same thing everyday, changing the veggies and spices is enough variety for me

[Tylar_Connar]

VLCD -0 (-1.6)

[BigBlue10]

Load day 2 196.5
VLCD 1: 196 ( -0.5)
VLCD 2: 194.5 (-1.5)

this isn't so bad i had some minimal hunger pangs this morning but had some coffee w/ cream in 1 cup the rest were black. and a boiled egg. (my 1 egg for the day)
For lunch I have a Shrimp 4oz Salad w/ LCal dressing. no oil.
snack if I need it will be Cottage cheese 1/2 C w/ black berries 1/4C.
Dinner will be Chicken 4oz and Asparagus w/ lemon and pepper for seasoning.
Then Hot blueberry or Peach tea to relax me.
I am totally rogue, but keeping it Lcarb and Low cal. not eating Melba toast or Bread sticks.
I am under the impression it will be easier to go back LC after

[dawnyama]

I swear I must have an hcg curse LOL. I ended up taking my youngest to the doctor yesterday and ends up he has bronchitis. So he is on anti-biotics and a nebulizer. The doc said to keep the nebulizer "in case" he develops asthma (his dad has it). Not good news to hear. So since I took him in so late and I had to rush to work (I was even 30 mins late to my shift) I was only able to get the bare bones in. I literally had no time to do anything other than crack open a container of cottage cheese. I won't plan on doing that again!!! This just sucks. Every round I have done lately has brought some sort of awfulness to my family. In Oct it was an uncle dying, last attempt at a round it was DD and diabetes, this round DS and bronchitis. Terrible. I just want to make it through a round with no bumps.

But I am doing well on the p2!! Here is my loss to date:

R7P2 Day: 4
Date of your VLCD #1 : 5/30/11

# above/below VLCD #1: -7.8
# gain/loss from yesterday: -2.8

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by KMB123

I just wanted to drop in and say hello. My 1st VLCD was Tuesday. I cheated a lil...already(ugh). But woke up today to a 1.5 loss, and a vow to be good today!!!

I am taking Hhcg pellets and looking to do a 23-day round. Unless, of course, I feel like I've got it under control by then, then I will do a 40-day-round.

I am very excited about this plan! I haven't really told anyone I'm doing it...didn't want to until I saw results!!

Is it really a big deal to eat the same meat for both meals? My plan is to eat chicken breast for the 1st few days. I have a husband, 4 kids and my in-laws in one house. So needless to say...it's hard to cook separately for myself (especially sine they don't know about the protocol).

I have about 20-30 lbs I'd like to lose this round!! If that goes as planned, I'd probably do one more short round to lose the last 15 or so.

I love this forum and all the suport and info it has to offer.

Good luck to all of you (and to me) We can do it...one day at a time!

~K

You have my empathy! I have 4 kids and a DH to cook for. You are me minus the inlaws!! I have Oreos and ice cream all around me....all day long since my youngest doesn't to go school yet. It is torture on some days. But wonder how you will "hide" the fact that your chicken will look different then everyone else's. Hmmmmm.......my kids eat theirs loaded with cheese and bacon, salads drenched in ranch and broccoli smothered in butter. It would raise eyebrows at my house if I ate different than them. Remember that hcg is no fat. And not to mention the drops---whenever I put them in it seems that is THE one moment they all decide to ask me a question Best of luck to you!! Hcg rocks

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by mymy3377

Easy and cheap is right up my alley on this protocol.

That is my mantra too!! I buy chicken breast when it goes on sale at $1.79/lb (I bought 2 packs last night); tilapia and shrimp and even crab meat when it is buy one get one free. I love protocol because it can be cheap I also stock up on chicken broth when it is buy one get one free.

[mymy3377]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

That is my mantra too!! I buy chicken breast when it goes on sale at $1.79/lb (I bought 2 packs last night); tilapia and shrimp and even crab meat when it is buy one get one free. I love protocol because it can be cheap I also stock up on chicken broth when it is buy one get one free.

And then of course easy and cheap is shot right out of the water for me when I hit P3

I just budget the same amount every week for groceries so all the money I save on P2 is a buffer for the indulgences of P3/P4...bacon, Fage and steak are expensive

[BigBlue10]

And not to mention the drops---whenever I put them in it seems that is THE one moment they all decide to ask me a question

ditto! I put mine in this morning and the phone rang. lol