Opinions please? LDW vs. after 72 hours

RedsSkinnyJeans · 06-07-2011, 03:24 AM

According to the book, we are to use our LDW on the morning of the last day of HCG as our set point from which we are not to gain 2 pounds.

Here's my question:

If you had a lower weight at the end of your 72 hours after ending HCG, which did you use for your set point?

I have a 3 pound difference. Just curious if everyone is going by the book here or if many choose the lower weight.

Thanks ahead of time for any input!

KelliC · 06-07-2011, 03:41 AM

I chose the lower weight-- I was down by one pound at the end of the 72 hrs. I felt that since the hcg was still in my system that was pretty logical

Good for you being down 3 lbs!!

shelbyla · 06-07-2011, 04:24 AM

I completely understand the desire to have a lower ldw--REALLY I do! But seriously, this is just wiggle room for the inevitable weight fluctuations of P3/4. As an example, I GAINED 3 pounds my last two days of P2 from 151 to 154. I took 154 as my LDW and boy am I glad I did! I have been stabilizing around 154-155. If I had taken 151 as my LDW, I would have been doing a correction day practically every day. As it is, I've had to do a couple when I hit 156-158 but I am sure glad I had my "cushion". I'll get back there again and I generally "count" those pounds as part of my total weight lost.

emel · 06-07-2011, 04:30 AM

I used the difference as wiggle room.
I was 134.2 for LDW. I was 133 two days later.
I promised myself not to be concerned as long as I stayed between 136 and 131.

dawnyama · 06-07-2011, 05:13 AM

I am on the side of your LDW IS just that--what you are the day of your last dose. Anything you lose afterwards is just a "cushion" for your P3. Enjoy!!!

torister · 06-07-2011, 05:55 AM

I use my weight on the date of my last injection as my LIW. I typically do go down during my 72 hours, but when entering P3...you want that wiggle room! I get wanting that lower number, but its only a number...a number you will blow past on your next P2!! Enjoy your P3!

RedsSkinnyJeans · 06-07-2011, 06:39 AM

Thanks you guys :-) I am so impressed with the level of support here! I hope to be able to return some as well.

I am drawing the conclusion that this is a case of knowing one's own body habits and patterns and choosing what's best. I felt like I needed to hear from a whole bunch of people in order to get some sort of average - so thanks!

Marocka · 06-07-2011, 07:56 AM

my LIW was yesterday at 212.6, and today I'm up .8, I think it's due to TOM lurking, water retention....I wish I could use todays weight LOL but I'm going by the book and if it is only water then it will come right back off!! Good luck to you, KUTGW!!

06-07-2011, 03:24 AM	#1
RedsSkinnyJeans Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,001 Gallery: RedsSkinnyJeans Stats: 170/144/140 Start Date: 4/1/11	Opinions please? LDW vs. after 72 hours According to the book, we are to use our LDW on the morning of the last day of HCG as our set point from which we are not to gain 2 pounds. Here's my question: If you had a lower weight at the end of your 72 hours after ending HCG, which did you use for your set point? I have a 3 pound difference. Just curious if everyone is going by the book here or if many choose the lower weight. Thanks ahead of time for any input!

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06-07-2011, 03:41 AM	#2
KelliC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 319 Gallery: KelliC Stats: 160/138.6/135 WOE: hhcg/P4 Start Date: April 2011	I chose the lower weight-- I was down by one pound at the end of the 72 hrs. I felt that since the hcg was still in my system that was pretty logical Good for you being down 3 lbs!!

06-07-2011, 04:24 AM	#3
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	I completely understand the desire to have a lower ldw--REALLY I do! But seriously, this is just wiggle room for the inevitable weight fluctuations of P3/4. As an example, I GAINED 3 pounds my last two days of P2 from 151 to 154. I took 154 as my LDW and boy am I glad I did! I have been stabilizing around 154-155. If I had taken 151 as my LDW, I would have been doing a correction day practically every day. As it is, I've had to do a couple when I hit 156-158 but I am sure glad I had my "cushion". I'll get back there again and I generally "count" those pounds as part of my total weight lost.

06-07-2011, 04:30 AM	#4
emel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: VA Posts: 16,353 Gallery: emel	I used the difference as wiggle room. I was 134.2 for LDW. I was 133 two days later. I promised myself not to be concerned as long as I stayed between 136 and 131.

06-07-2011, 05:13 AM	#5
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,270 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	I am on the side of your LDW IS just that--what you are the day of your last dose. Anything you lose afterwards is just a "cushion" for your P3. Enjoy!!!

06-07-2011, 05:55 AM	#6
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	I use my weight on the date of my last injection as my LIW. I typically do go down during my 72 hours, but when entering P3...you want that wiggle room! I get wanting that lower number, but its only a number...a number you will blow past on your next P2!! Enjoy your P3!

06-07-2011, 06:39 AM	#7
RedsSkinnyJeans Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,001 Gallery: RedsSkinnyJeans Stats: 170/144/140 Start Date: 4/1/11	Thanks you guys :-) I am so impressed with the level of support here! I hope to be able to return some as well. I am drawing the conclusion that this is a case of knowing one's own body habits and patterns and choosing what's best. I felt like I needed to hear from a whole bunch of people in order to get some sort of average - so thanks!

06-07-2011, 07:56 AM	#8
Marocka Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: So Cal Posts: 471 Gallery: Marocka Stats: R1 231.2-212.6, -18.6 LBS R2 215.6-189.6, -26 LBS WOE: Low Fat/Low Carb/Low Sugar/Low Cal Start Date: 05/12/2011	my LIW was yesterday at 212.6, and today I'm up .8, I think it's due to TOM lurking, water retention....I wish I could use todays weight LOL but I'm going by the book and if it is only water then it will come right back off!! Good luck to you, KUTGW!!