Now That You've Done a Round or Two, What Would You Have Done Differently? - Page 2

RedsSkinnyJeans · 07-02-2011, 03:15 AM

Next round I'll be SURE to take all my vitamins. And I will vary my food choices a little more.

VEEnVEGAS · 07-02-2011, 12:42 PM

I totally agree with you on the vitamins Red!!! I suffered some fatigue and achiness early on until I added in B12 and Potassium.

Balance101 · 07-02-2011, 12:50 PM

Vee, how did you take your vitamins? Is it ok to take them with one of your meals? I can't take them on an empty stomach.

dazygyrl · 07-02-2011, 01:04 PM

i am just starting p3 (last day of VLCD w/o hcg today). so can only comment on p2.

i really can't think of anything i would change in my next p2. i felt *amazing* the entire 37 days i took hcg! (had some hunger issues the first 4 days of VLCD, but after that totally fine). i took no supplements at all.

star a.d. · 07-03-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RedL.I.

Next round I'll be SURE to take all my vitamins. And I will vary my food choices a little more.

THIS. and be much more careful with P3 for much longer.

also, larger protein portions right off the bat.

starting again this coming week once TOM leaves. grrrrrr.

kaylem · 07-04-2011, 05:59 AM

I agree regarding the vitamins--I didn't take any the first round and felt fine. Round 2 was ROUGH, and I should have taken them. This round, I will purchase them.

This round I will add in some light exercise. Didn't the first two, but we are so active in Colorado in the summer that it will be easy.

I will *NOT*, I repeat, NOT do a re-feed day. I believe that this experiment that I did back in April wreaked havoc on my results. While psychologically satisfying, I never quite stabilized in P3--and I pretty much STAYED in P3 for six weeks just trying to stabilize. I had probably two correction days each week. Once I moved to P4, 8-10 pounds boomerranged right back to me. This will be my "pure" round to truly stabilize.

Great thread!

TerriMM · 07-05-2011, 02:42 PM

I would not do a "re-feed", it took too long to recover and I never quite got the momentum back. I would do the alternating calorie days when things stalled, but stay with P2 foods as much as possible with the addition of some of the OWL veggies.

I took vitamins from the beginning, potassium, magnesium, biotin & B100. I believe this kept me from having a lot of the problems that others experienced. I stopped taking my multi-fiber supplement in the beginning; I would not stop it the next time.

I would load with Low Carb, high fat foods and try to skip the crap as much as possible. You don’t want the great losses to be overshadowed by getting back to square one. The purpose of loading is not necessarily gain weight but to fill your body and cells with as much nutrition stores as possible. You’ll be able to have the crap soon enough, assuming the new you in your beautiful new body even cares about it anymore.

Tricialy · 07-10-2011, 06:43 PM

After 4 rounds (one I stopped too soon - day 18 - BIG mistake) . . . some things I've learned . . .

1. Don't stop P2 right when you get to one of those "landmark" weights you want to be at - could be 199, 175, 150 whatever it is for you - keep going a few more days to get that weight a little lower -If you stop at 149 - eventhough 151 is still in your 2 lb. ldw range - it's really depressing when you go over that special weight you've got in your head.

2. Don't freak out at the beginning of P3 if you gain some weight - or your weight is jumping around (within that 2 lb window, of course) - I was starting to worry I had given myself an eating disorder - if I was true to P3 and gained .8 one day - I was devastated all morning long. I finally was able to recognize what I was doing differently on some days that caused a gain - and if I really watched it the next day, it would come back off.

3. I can enjoy myself just as much if I go out with friends or relatives and order a grilled chicken salad as if I ordered a chicken fried steak (this is Texas - lol) - for years I felt cheated if I ordered something healthy, but I am finally getting used to it.

4. Friday was my birthday - and I totally ate loads of junk, I physically felt TERRIBLE on Saturday. I think my tastes are changing for the better.

Hope this helps - hopefully someone can learn from my mistakes - and I have learned from them too!

Millenia98 · 07-10-2011, 06:54 PM

Without really planning, I'm eliminating the melba toast. I didn't need it in round 1 and don't need it now.

I also would have TOTALLY exercised more!!! For me, it's no real drag and I should have pushed to workout a bit more. It makes losing weight during P2 so much easier. You have a ton more wiggle room.

Boosya · 07-10-2011, 07:31 PM

I agree about the exercising in P2. I didn't in my first round, but will certainly incorporate it this time. Just 20-30 minute walks during my lunch hour will make that much more of a difference.

Also, I will stick to a clean P3 after this round. Overall, I did pretty good after my first P3 (stabilized about 3-4 pounds above my LDW), but I didn't stick to clean eating 100% of the time. I indulged in too much dark chocolate, too many small bites of cookies and bread, etc... Loading tomorrow for round 2, and will certainly make sure to stick closer to protocol this time!

07-04-2011, 05:59 AM	#36
kaylem Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 384 Gallery: kaylem Stats: R6:176.5/159/140; 5'8" WOE: hhcg R6P2 Start Date: 2/10/13	I agree regarding the vitamins--I didn't take any the first round and felt fine. Round 2 was ROUGH, and I should have taken them. This round, I will purchase them. This round I will add in some light exercise. Didn't the first two, but we are so active in Colorado in the summer that it will be easy. *I will NOT, I repeat, NOT do a re-feed day.* I believe that this experiment that I did back in April wreaked havoc on my results. While psychologically satisfying, I never quite stabilized in P3--and I pretty much STAYED in P3 for six weeks just trying to stabilize. I had probably two correction days each week. Once I moved to P4, 8-10 pounds boomerranged right back to me. This will be my "pure" round to truly stabilize. Great thread! __________________ "I CAN do this." Load weight: 176.5, 176.5, 173.5, 171, 171.5, 171.5, 169, 169, 169.5, 168, 167,168.5, 168.5,167,167,167, 165.5,164.5, 164.5, 164.5, 164.5, 164.5,162,164, 163, (transition for P.I.)163, 163, 163, (Vacation/ P.I.), 169.5, 165.5, 162.5, 162, 162, 160, 161.5, 160.5, 160.5, 160.5, 159,...

07-05-2011, 02:42 PM	#37
TerriMM Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,436 Gallery: TerriMM Start Date: 5/18/11	I would not do a "re-feed", it took too long to recover and I never quite got the momentum back. I would do the alternating calorie days when things stalled, but stay with P2 foods as much as possible with the addition of some of the OWL veggies. I took vitamins from the beginning, potassium, magnesium, biotin & B100. I believe this kept me from having a lot of the problems that others experienced. I stopped taking my multi-fiber supplement in the beginning; I would not stop it the next time. I would load with Low Carb, high fat foods and try to skip the crap as much as possible. You don’t want the great losses to be overshadowed by getting back to square one. The purpose of loading is not necessarily gain weight but to fill your body and cells with as much nutrition stores as possible. You’ll be able to have the crap soon enough, assuming the new you in your beautiful new body even cares about it anymore. __________________ Figuring it out for the long run!

07-10-2011, 06:43 PM	#38
Tricialy Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 147 Gallery: Tricialy Stats: 196/133/130 WOE: HHCG Start Date: October, 2010	What I learned! After 4 rounds (one I stopped too soon - day 18 - BIG mistake) . . . some things I've learned . . . 1. Don't stop P2 right when you get to one of those "landmark" weights you want to be at - could be 199, 175, 150 whatever it is for you - keep going a few more days to get that weight a little lower -If you stop at 149 - eventhough 151 is still in your 2 lb. ldw range - it's really depressing when you go over that special weight you've got in your head. 2. Don't freak out at the beginning of P3 if you gain some weight - or your weight is jumping around (within that 2 lb window, of course) - I was starting to worry I had given myself an eating disorder - if I was true to P3 and gained .8 one day - I was devastated all morning long. I finally was able to recognize what I was doing differently on some days that caused a gain - and if I really watched it the next day, it would come back off. 3. I can enjoy myself just as much if I go out with friends or relatives and order a grilled chicken salad as if I ordered a chicken fried steak (this is Texas - lol) - for years I felt cheated if I ordered something healthy, but I am finally getting used to it. 4. Friday was my birthday - and I totally ate loads of junk, I physically felt TERRIBLE on Saturday. I think my tastes are changing for the better. Hope this helps - hopefully someone can learn from my mistakes - and I have learned from them too!

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07-02-2011, 03:15 AM	#31
RedsSkinnyJeans Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,001 Gallery: RedsSkinnyJeans Stats: 170/144/140 Start Date: 4/1/11	Next round I'll be SURE to take all my vitamins. And I will vary my food choices a little more.

07-02-2011, 12:42 PM	#32
VEEnVEGAS Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 103 Gallery: VEEnVEGAS Stats: 157/130.5/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2006	I totally agree with you on the vitamins Red!!! I suffered some fatigue and achiness early on until I added in B12 and Potassium.

07-02-2011, 12:50 PM	#33
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	Vee, how did you take your vitamins? Is it ok to take them with one of your meals? I can't take them on an empty stomach.

07-02-2011, 01:04 PM	#34
dazygyrl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,538 Gallery: dazygyrl	i am just starting p3 (last day of VLCD w/o hcg today). so can only comment on p2. i really can't think of anything i would change in my next p2. i felt amazing the entire 37 days i took hcg! (had some hunger issues the first 4 days of VLCD, but after that totally fine). i took no supplements at all.

07-10-2011, 06:54 PM	#39
Millenia98 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 841 Gallery: Millenia98 Start Date: April 29, 2011	Without really planning, I'm eliminating the melba toast. I didn't need it in round 1 and don't need it now. I also would have TOTALLY exercised more!!! For me, it's no real drag and I should have pushed to workout a bit more. It makes losing weight during P2 so much easier. You have a ton more wiggle room.

07-10-2011, 07:31 PM	#40
Boosya Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 127 Gallery: Boosya Stats: (THEN 195/165/120) - (NOW 180/180/120) 5'3" WOE: hHcg, again...... :-)))	I agree about the exercising in P2. I didn't in my first round, but will certainly incorporate it this time. Just 20-30 minute walks during my lunch hour will make that much more of a difference. Also, I will stick to a clean P3 after this round. Overall, I did pretty good after my first P3 (stabilized about 3-4 pounds above my LDW), but I didn't stick to clean eating 100% of the time. I indulged in too much dark chocolate, too many small bites of cookies and bread, etc... Loading tomorrow for round 2, and will certainly make sure to stick closer to protocol this time!