Starting P2 tomorrow, wish me luck!

[myrna]

Well, after doing my research *and* lurking around here for a while, I'm ready to get this show on the road.

I'm on my 2nd loading day today and starting VLCD1 tomorrow. Hopeful, but skeptical. Excited, but worried. Inspired, but cautious.

Only my husband and sister know I'm doing this plan, and I've thoroughly enjoyed some of the responses posted here when you guys have been asked what kind of plan you're following once others noticed your body changing. I think my favorite is "Oh, my hair's just longer" lol.

Man, I hope I can make this work for me.

[garnet10]

Originally Posted by myrna

Well, after doing my research *and* lurking around here for a while, I'm ready to get this show on the road.

I'm on my 2nd loading day today and starting VLCD1 tomorrow. Hopeful, but skeptical. Excited, but worried. Inspired, but cautious.

Only my husband and sister know I'm doing this plan, and I've thoroughly enjoyed some of the responses posted here when you guys have been asked what kind of plan you're following once others noticed your body changing. I think my favorite is "Oh, my hair's just longer" lol.

Man, I hope I can make this work for me.

mryna, good luck!!!! I was also "hopeful, but skeptical", and "excited, but worried" AND "inspired, but cautious"! I like the way you put that!

For me, the hCG protocol has been miraculous. I had been eating very healthy, kickboxing 3 times a week, conscious about sugar/starch intake, but could not lose an ounce. During my first round, after about 10 days I was no longer hungry, and the weight came off quickly, and in my opinion, easily.

There is so much nice support on this forum, you are so lucky to be starting with this group of people. Good luck!

[star a.d.]

good luck!

tell people you're on a cleanse, not a diet. they'll be far more supportive.

[JeniferCA]

Good luck to you! I was skeptical as well, but it really does work!

Are you doing pellets, drops or injections?

[shelbyla]

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[Ravenj9]

Welcome Myrna! You'll do great and we'll be here to help you all the way. This protocol sounded too good to be true for me as well but it really does work.

[Bierarsch]

Hey, Myrna! Welcome! This diet is amazing. Lots of luck to you, but you won't need it!

[LilacBruze]

This forum is absolutely INVALUABLE for motivation, support, recipes, guidance, and all around camaraderie. You're in good hands!

[moonriver]

Myrna!

[caramel]

This is the second loading day for me and I will be starting VLCD1 tomorrow for phase 2. Wish me luck and any suggestions are welcome however, I still have had some hunger today. I am so afraid I'll be starving tomorrow and cave. Anyone had any side effects. I felt a little nausea and a lot of fatigue but it seems subside a couple hours after taking the drops.

[Su11]

Welcome to you both!!

[nmbnancy]

mayrna and caramel

You will both do well, as long as you follow the plan !!

[myrna]

Originally Posted by JeniferCA

Good luck to you! I was skeptical as well, but it really does work!

Are you doing pellets, drops or injections?

Pellets, the ones linked from here.

Yay! Caramel, I'm so glad someone is starting the same day as me! We can do it!

Here we gooooooooo!

[C'Marie]

Hi Caramel and Myrna! Guess what!? You don't need luck. You have a PLAN. Plan the work, and work the plan, and you will do great! Prepare your mind and your will and your food for success, and you will HAVE IT.

[Sunny7]

what C'Marie says---good luck to both of u----i am extending my first round-- it is working so well----i remember being a little hungry about the first 3 days, but you can work through it---drink water or have some tea it really helps----i am doing protocol---read up on some of the recipes to, that is a big help

[LilacBruze]

Totally what C'Marie says.

I have had great success in cooking up 6 meals at a time and putting them in containers. Grab and go and no reason to be caught unawares.

Also, a friend of mine not doing HCG put a pic of her at her biggest on the fridge door. So any time she is tempted, the first thing she sees is that pic.

[myrna]

Thanks for all the tips! I'm not hungry at all today even though I lost weight this morning (after 2nd load day...thought I'd gain?)

Anyway, I have a question - I know lots of you don't eat the Melba toast/breadstick but for those who do, where did you find them? Do I need to go to a health food store? Couldn't find them at publix or walmart, so thought I'd ask before I wasted more gas lol.

[Su11]

My Publix has them, but I had to kinda hunt for them. I'd call around first.

Edited to say I didn't actually use them in P2- I was skeered!

[Sunny7]

Originally Posted by myrna

Thanks for all the tips! I'm not hungry at all today even though I lost weight this morning (after 2nd load day...thought I'd gain?)

Anyway, I have a question - I know lots of you don't eat the Melba toast/breadstick but for those who do, where did you find them? Do I need to go to a health food store? Couldn't find them at publix or walmart, so thought I'd ask before I wasted more gas lol.

our super walmart carries them in the cracker isle, they have flavored ones to, but i stick with the whole wheat one---i think the flavored ones have a little more additives on them--something we're probably not suppose to have---i really enjoy them with my meal, wish we could have a couple

[myrna]

Found some, thanks!

Trying to get to sleep early tonight (I'm a very late night owl, usually) - and hopefully, will have good news in the morning.

[caramel]

I think I'll turn in early too. Looking forward to some good new tomorrow also. Wasn't too hungry today and everyone's advice was so helpful. Thanks again

[C'Marie]

Waiting to hear how you both did! Excitement!

[myrna]

I have a loss! I'm thrilled, but my head is killing me, so I'm going back to bed. Wanted to post my numbers though -

Beginning wt - 199
Load day 1 - 203.1 (+4.1)
Load day 2 - 201.4 (-1.7/+2.4)
VLCD1 - 199.8 (-1.6/+.8)

These are posted after the fact, as in after my first load day, I weighed 203.1 so I hope I'm doing the posting part right. The first number is the daily stat and the second is total loss/gain from beginning weight.

[RedsSkinnyJeans]

I remember the headache days....doesn't last long though! Congratulations!

[caramel]

Hello,


my beginning weight was 155
loading day number 1-157(+2)
loading day number 2-159.5(+2.5/+4.5)
VLCD1-157(-2.5/+2)


I'm copying myrnas' format. Thanks myrna and good job on the loss. We can do this!

[myrna]

Good job, Caramel!!

My headache is not so bad now, think it's probably from no diet coke or coffee/caffeine yesterday?

[myrna]

Originally Posted by myrna

I have a loss! I'm thrilled, but my head is killing me, so I'm going back to bed. Wanted to post my numbers though -

Beginning wt - 199
Load day 1 - 203.1 (+4.1)
Load day 2 - 201.4 (-1.7/+2.4)
VLCD1 - 199.8 (-1.6/+.8)

Down 1.8 today for VLCD2!!

My headache was gone this morning, too, but I feel it coming back again. . Otherwise, feeling good!

[caramel]

Great losses myrna, sorry about your headache but I'm sure it will end soon. I had a bad headache once when I started the Atkins low carb diet but for some reason I'm not having it now, praise the Lord! I am at 155 which is -2 from yesterdays 157 which mean I am now as my beginning weight. Can't wait for tomorrow!

[snaggle]

Hi Ladies,
I am just starting too and will be hanging around, posting, lurking, etc. on the hcg threads, trying to keep motivated.
Today is load day 2. Wish I was hungrier, so I could really enjoy it.
good luck to all of us with hcg!!!

[chicamala]

You are off to a good start! Yahhhhh!!!