~Firecracker Girls!~ Week Starting July 25th

[Marocka]

VLCD24, 204.0 (again), -.4 of the .8 gain from yesterday.

[Ravenj9]

VLCD24 and up .4. Not sure what's going on but I suspect it has something to do with bernice being MIA. Oh well. I'm still in the 135 range so hopefully tomorrow will be better. It seems like my hcg is increasing. Every time I fill the syringe each morning the amount in the vial doesn't seem to be going down. I was hoping tomorrow would be my last dose but it looks like there's still a few more days worth of injections left in that vial. I guess we'll see tomorrow.

Have a great day!

[Lcjunkie711]

Hey there, I am new but completely agree with the statement of the weight is waiting just around the corner! Congrats also on breaking 150. I too am just breaking it but teetering back and forth between 150 and 149. I had a question though what drops are you taking about??.

Thanks, Amanda

[Ravenj9]

I'm not sure why but I'm starving right now. I think I'm done. This morning was my last dose. Maybe I can get some cushion below my LDW over the next couple of VLCDs. Either way, Sunday morning will be the start of P3 for me. Hello bacon & HWC!

[Millenia98]

Originally Posted by Ravenj9

I'm not sure why but I'm starving right now. I think I'm done. This morning was my last dose. Maybe I can get some cushion below my LDW over the next couple of VLCDs. Either way, Sunday morning will be the start of P3 for me. Hello bacon & HWC!

MAN! You are a lucky lady! Have fun and good work throughout all of this! Phew

[Millenia98]

Originally Posted by paulabob

I'm going to repost Deb's tip for you, because it's so important to remember:
Tip # 6

Expect days of no loss, small loss and slight gains. This is a very normal part of this protocol. In the hundreds of journeys of other people that I have read, NOT ONE person experienced huge losses EVERYDAY while on protocol.

YOU will be NO different. It is NORMAL. DO NOT FREAK OUT!!!!! Stay true to protocol and you will clock good losses as soon as your body has either recovered from working so hard and shedding HUGE losses or your cells release the water with which your body fills up empty fat cells.

The cycle seems to be about every 7-10 days, your body will need a period of rest to reset and get ready to work hard again releasing unwanted fat and pounds and inches.

Once again, DO NOT FREAK OUT!!!!! It is normal. You are normal. The protocol is STILL working.

I don't think anyone gets through a round without a stall. Looking back, I can see a lot of mine were probably related to TOM. But the patterns of water retention changed for me on protocol, so I had trouble seeing it at the time.

I also see our bodies as a bit of a BANK. Sometimes, the bank is not sure you are serious. You keep taking money out...but it is not updating your balance for several days. You call the bank every day, but they are ignoring you. Suddenly, one morning, the bank posts all five days of debits and you have a whoosh.

That is so annoying, but the reverse also applies on P3. You can have several days of eating too much, and the scale doesn't necessarily show it for a bit.

Thanks so much for this. I have NOT cheated, so this was very unexpected. But I do understand the whole resetting this. This may be happening to me, although I'm not exactly sure why it happens. I'll read up on it. Thanks SO much for all of your support

[Millenia98]

Originally Posted by desifink

Corey - I'm on D6, doing drops, 5 drops 3x/day. I'm doing the ChiroHCG. I went last night for my first weigh-in & my dr. told me to up my water and cut down on the melba to see if that's spiking my blood sugar. I was eating it only once a day already - so I guess I'll cut it out completely. I didn't have any yesterday and today isn't *quite* as bad so far. I know I'm still in the first week, so my body is still adjusting; it's also TOM and sometimes I'm hungrier during the first few days of that. So I'm drinking lots and lots of water today and going to try to bare-knuckle my way through it!

Millenia - Keep on keepin' on, girl. You have come sooooo far! I was just looking at your progress pics in a different thread yesterday and you look AMAZING. I second what everyone else says. Just keep doing what you're doing and you WILL see results. I know it's tough, but you are doing great!

Lil - hope you see that whoosh soon! And I think the PTB need to develop a whoosh smiley. heh.

Thank you! I really have come a long way, but it seems the closer I get, the more anxious I get to just GET to my goal. Thanks again!

[kaylem]

Evening, ladies!!

Day one of P3 was super great--I love these first few days where you FEEL like you are eating like a pig, but really, you are totally eating under 2000 calories....

Today is my oldest daughter's 9th birthday, and we went to this great local restaurant called Lucille's. (I mentioned it earlier). They have this great egg scramble that comes w/ onions, green peppers, sausage, cheese, avocado, tomatoes, and...wait for it....potatoes! It is my favorite dish there, but I did SOOO good and ordered it w/o the potatoes. You know what? I didn't even miss the potatoes one bit.

The only thing I did miss was the buttery homemade biscuit that is twice the size of my hand...SIGH....but I was good, and brought it home for my husband. I figure he plays golf, runs, AND goes to the gym...he can handle it! Ha!

The rest of the day was totally protocol P3 foods--cottage cheese and berries, salad w/ grilled chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, balsamic vinegar and olive oil, apple for snack, steak with roasted zucchini and steamed green beans w/ garlic butter for dinner....wowsa, it was tasty. I kept looking for the food police over my shoulder! Ha! Tonight I even made cupcakes for my daughter's slumber party tomorrow night--and I didn't lick one beater or drip. (Insert karate kick here!)

All of this indulgence came in at 1788 calories, according to ******. I have to admit, I am anxious thinking about the scale tomorrow. But I know that I have been following the rules, so I will be FINE.

I know I probably should be posting this on the P3 thread, and I probably will cut and paste it over there...but I'm kinda particular to my firecracker girls!!

So, for those of you who will be joining Deb and I soon (Raven!) Yay for you!

For ya'll who are beating the scale and losing some pounds, I am SO proud of you for sticking it out through the tough days!

And for my sisters who are fightin' their way through a stall, please, please remember that the darn stall WILL end!

hugs and love-

Kay

[Violet_Dream]

Good Morning! I'm down .2 and decided (for the umpteenth time) that yesterday was the last day of my round and today and tomorrow will be the two days on the 500-calorie plan without the hcg. I was going to go until next week, but it's time to move on. I think 49 days is a great round especially because I didn't experience any hunger. Besides, the sooner I move into P3, the sooner I can begin my loading days and my next round.

I'm wondering how much I'll be able to eat. My appetite has been so suppressed on this journey. Oh well, I'm sure it will all work out. Onward and downward.

Have a great day everyone!

[desifink]

R1D7: Down .2. I guess this is where it starts to slow a bit. But every little bit counts...

Yesterday's hunger was much better than Wednesday, when I felt like I could skin & eat the cat, but I was still hungry pretty much all day. It didn't help that my DD decided to make french toast (!!!) at 3pm. So I sat here at my computer, ignoring her, sipping my yerba mate green tea, pretending like I couldn't smell the wondrous odors pervading my house. Hmph.

So I'm hoping today's hunger is better still...I figure if the losses are going to start slowing now, then the hunger should decrease too, right? right??

Violet and Raven - I'm dreaming of P3 already!! Have a piece of bacon for me!!

Kay - what an awesome P3 day! That restaurant sounds fantastic. Don't know that I could have skipped the biscuit. I'm a sucker for a good biscuit...

Everyone - have a great day, and remember, it's FRIDAY!!! <insert annoying Rebecca Black song here>

[paulabob]

I am so excited I'm down 1.2 and into the 120s. For whatever reason, I've been losing like gangbusters this week. Monday should be my last day...hope I lose a bit more. I would like my maintenance window to totally be in the 120s and not to see the 130s again.

Kay Your first P3 day sounded delicious, and Happy Bday to your DD! So looking forward to fatty foods again!

[Balance101]

I'm up 1 pound! WTH! I'm so pissed off right now....

[Ravenj9]

Down .3 from the .4 I gained yesterday. I did not do an injection this morning so it has been a little over 24 hours since my last injection. 48 more hours to go until P3 and Sunday morning breakfast. I think my DH is excited too since it's been about a month since I've cooked Sunday breakfast for him.

Kay, wow your first day of P3 sounds devine! The egg scramble sounds amazing even without the potatoes.

Violet Dream, great job on sticking out such a long round. It looks like we'll both be eating P3 style breakfast on Sunday.

Desifink, I know it's a little disappointing to see the losses slow down but you're still going in the right direction so good job.

Paulabob, whoohoo for the 120's. You go girl!

Have a great day everyone!

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by Balance101

I'm up 1 pound! WTH! I'm so pissed off right now....

You have been such a "good girl" I am sure it is just water retention for whatever hormonal/salt type reason! Hoping it will whoosh off of you today.

[BigBravesGirl]

I'm on steroids for an allergic reaction to ant bites, so I'm not weighing til Sunday.

to those who need them.

to all of us, we deserve them!

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by BigBravesGirl

I'm on steroids for an allergic reaction to ant bites, so I'm not weighing til Sunday.

You poor thing! Were they fire ant bites? Those can be so toxic...2 of the neighhbor kids ended up in the ER when they were little. Thankfully the neighborhood is under control now.

[Millenia98]

Down only .6 today. This is the first day of my fourth week already- VLCD22. So far, I've lost 16lbs. I hope it picks up in these last days. I have 9 days of the drops left. Got to make it count!!

[Lildrew]

Zero down again today. This is the third day in a row for me.

There's got to be a whoosh coming! If it doesn't come by Sunday I am going to plan on doing an apple day.

I keep reminding myself that I have lost 20.8 lbs in the last 29 days. Considering I lost ZERO the last two months I was on Atkins (Induction no less) and as Corey (Balance) poined out awhile ago...eating 500 calories means the weight has to come off eventually, we just have to stick with it.

I am disappointed, but I am keeping my eye on the prize!!!! Hugs to everyone!!!

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by Millenia98

So far, I've lost 16lbs. I hope it picks up in these last days. I have 9 days of the drops left. Got to make it count!!

Originally Posted by Lildrew

I keep reminding myself that I have lost 20.8 lbs in the last 29 days. Considering I lost ZERO the last two months I was on Atkins (Induction no less) and as Corey (Balance) poined out awhile ago...eating 500 calories means the weight has to come off eventually, we just have to stick with it.

I just have say...Jaw Dropping WOW on both you ladies overall results!!!!



Hope things pick up super soon for everyone with slows/stalls right now.

My very best round was 16 pounds in 35 days...y'all have already exceeded.

[Ravenj9]

Originally Posted by Balance101

I'm up 1 pound! WTH! I'm so pissed off right now....

Wow, I'm sorry Balance. Bernice issues maybe? Did you drink enough water? I gained yesterday and most of it came right back off today so I think it was a combination of both for me although Bernice is still MIA at the moment. It will be better tomorrow.

[BigBravesGirl]

Originally Posted by paulabob

You poor thing! Were they fire ant bites? Those can be so toxic...2 of the neighhbor kids ended up in the ER when they were little. Thankfully the neighborhood is under control now.

Yep, fire ants. The swelling in my face is going down and the itching is almost stopped. But the rash on my face is still there.

Originally Posted by Lildrew

Zero down again today. This is the third day in a row for me.

There's got to be a whoosh coming! If it doesn't come by Sunday I am going to plan on doing an apple day.

I keep reminding myself that I have lost 20.8 lbs in the last 29 days. Considering I lost ZERO the last two months I was on Atkins (Induction no less) and as Corey (Balance) poined out awhile ago...eating 500 calories means the weight has to come off eventually, we just have to stick with it.

I am disappointed, but I am keeping my eye on the prize!!!! Hugs to everyone!!!

Are you getting in your water? Berncie issues? Just do like you said, keep your eye on the prize! You've done so GREAT!!

Originally Posted by Ravenj9

Wow, I'm sorry Balance. Bernice issues maybe? Did you drink enough water? I gained yesterday and most of it came right back off today so I think it was a combination of both for me although Bernice is still MIA at the moment. It will be better tomorrow.

Corey, I agree with Raven, water and Bernice. Keep going, you've done such a great job!!

Raven, hope tomorrow will be better for you too!

[HellsBelle]

127 even. Slow losing for me this week.

Originally Posted by BigBravesGirl

I'm on steroids for an allergic reaction to ant bites, so I'm not weighing til Sunday.

to those who need them.

to all of us, we deserve them!

My son was on steroids for an awful reaction to a bug bite last year, half his little face was swollen! Hope you feel better soon!

[catjrow3]

Originally Posted by paulabob

I am so excited I'm down 1.2 and into the 120s. For whatever reason, I've been losing like gangbusters this week. Monday should be my last day...hope I lose a bit more. I would like my maintenance window to totally be in the 120s and not to see the 130s again.

Kay Your first P3 day sounded delicious, and Happy Bday to your DD! So looking forward to fatty foods again!

Paula, whooo hooo~~~~ You have been doing amazing this week, wowsa!! Great job! You must be feeling very good!!

Originally Posted by Balance101

I'm up 1 pound! WTH! I'm so pissed off right now....

Corey, sorry hun... I know how you feel, up today 0.4 as well, and we just will have to plug along together. You know its probably just water retention or BM.... stay strong!

[Balance101]

Thanks ladies. I'm feeling a little better. I think it's a combination of all of the above: lack of bernice, not enough water, and 2 weeks before TOM, which is usually when I retain water. I have to fess up though, hubby requested macaroni salad yesterday so I made him a big bowl and tasted like 2 or 3 times to see if the spices were ok. I didn't think it would make a difference. My calories were still right at 500 calories. (I counted it as a tablespoon of mac salad on ******.) I also dipped my finger into lemon icing because I made lemon poppyseed muffins for hubby to bring to work this morning. I don't know if anything that small can cause a 1 pound gain or if it was bad timing.

Anyways, hugs to everyone and thanks for the support. It means so much.

[Lildrew]

Originally Posted by BigBravesGirl

Are you getting in your water? Berncie issues? Just do like you said, keep your eye on the prize! You've done so GREAT!!

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nope, none of those issues, but I did have more Melba toasts than I should have (+2), so today I am being VERY strict! My body seems have a weird system where I have a big whoosh of sort and then nothing for several days. Sigh...

Going with the flow!

[BigBravesGirl]

Originally Posted by Balance101

Thanks ladies. I'm feeling a little better. I think it's a combination of all of the above: lack of bernice, not enough water, and 2 weeks before TOM, which is usually when I retain water. I have to fess up though, hubby requested macaroni salad yesterday so I made him a big bowl and tasted like 2 or 3 times to see if the spices were ok. I didn't think it would make a difference. My calories were still right at 500 calories. (I counted it as a tablespoon of mac salad on ******.) I also dipped my finger into lemon icing because I made lemon poppyseed muffins for hubby to bring to work this morning. I don't know if anything that small can cause a 1 pound gain or if it was bad timing.

Anyways, hugs to everyone and thanks for the support. It means so much.

It might not be the amount, but just the fact it was carby was enough to put your body on guard. You can do it! TOM is a terrible time for me.

[HellsBelle]

Originally Posted by Balance101

Thanks ladies. I'm feeling a little better. I think it's a combination of all of the above: lack of bernice, not enough water, and 2 weeks before TOM, which is usually when I retain water. I have to fess up though, hubby requested macaroni salad yesterday so I made him a big bowl and tasted like 2 or 3 times to see if the spices were ok. I didn't think it would make a difference. My calories were still right at 500 calories. (I counted it as a tablespoon of mac salad on ******.) I also dipped my finger into lemon icing because I made lemon poppyseed muffins for hubby to bring to work this morning. I don't know if anything that small can cause a 1 pound gain or if it was bad timing.

Anyways, hugs to everyone and thanks for the support. It means so much.

Ugh, I feel you girl! I think this is my downfall this week too. Tiny little tastes of too many things. Last night at work I did two back to back "candy sushi" programs (don't ask, seriously) and I tasted too much sweet stuff. I'm sure it added up. Plus little licks of my son's mr softee ice cream cones, my husband's popcorn...just enough to stall me out! Time to nip it in the bud before this becomes the round that will never end

[Millenia98]

Originally Posted by paulabob

I just have say...Jaw Dropping WOW on both you ladies overall results!!!!



Hope things pick up super soon for everyone with slows/stalls right now.

My very best round was 16 pounds in 35 days...y'all have already exceeded.

Thank ya!!

I hope to wow myself at the end of these 10 days!

[paulabob]

Wake up firecrackers!

I woke at 5:30...hate that on a Saturday.

No surprise the scale stayed the same....that's okay, I've had 4 days of losses and shouldn't be greedy.

I must power thru this weekend and stay strong. Hopefully no ovulation or hormonal hunger to deal with. Planning on ending Monday. The bottle of pellets is almost empty, I hope I have enough!

Pretty sure I'm going back to drops for the next round. I just prefer it for the appetite suppression. I have a feeling the sweet taste of the pellets might mess with my head a bit.

[Balance101]

Originally Posted by paulabob

Wake up firecrackers!

I woke at 5:30...hate that on a Saturday.

No surprise the scale stayed the same....that's okay, I've had 4 days of losses and shouldn't be greedy.

I must power thru this weekend and stay strong. Hopefully no ovulation or hormonal hunger to deal with. Planning on ending Monday. The bottle of pellets is almost empty, I hope I have enough!

Pretty sure I'm going back to drops for the next round. I just prefer it for the appetite suppression. I have a feeling the sweet taste of the pellets might mess with my head a bit.

I'm awake Paula! Well, kinda... 4 days of losses is awesome! Your body needs a day or 2 of rest, it's working hard! I have never tried pellets, but I love my drops. I stocked up on a second bottle for the next couple rounds. At the moment, I am planning on doing 3, so I have 2 more.

So, I lost that stupid pound I gained plus another .6! It must have been the nibbles that I had that I thought wouldn't hurt me. I won't be doing that again! Feeling good today. I need to get myself into the 170's before I move on to P3 so probably another 3 to 3-1/2 weeks for me. Ugh! It's starting to get hard. But I'm tough, I can do this.

Have a lovely day ladies!