Another ? about VLCDs

jnaakins · 07-27-2011, 09:36 PM

Is VLCD7 or 8 the end of week one? I know this sounds like a stupid question, but let me explain why Im confused. If you look at it like this:

VLCD1 Monday
VLCD2 Tuesday
VLCD3 Wednesday
VLCD 4 Thursday
VLCD 5 Friday
VCLD 6 Saturday
VLCD 7 is Sunday.........but if you count like this:

VLCD1 Monday
VLCD2 Tuesday
VLCD3 Wednesday
VLCD 4 Thursday
VLCD 5 Friday
VCLD 6 Saturday
VLCD 7 is Sunday
VLCD 8 is Monday- So from Monday to Monday, that is one week but it's VLCD8. I hope Im not confusing you all.

The reason Im asking is because if I calculate it like scenario #1, then I lost 6.6 lbs the first week. If I calculate it like #2, then I lost 7.6 lbs. I know it doesnt *really* matter, but Im one that obsesses on stupid details like this :blush:

Anyone want to join in on the madness?

verbqueen · 07-27-2011, 09:43 PM

I have the same confusion, FWIW!

I kinda settled in my mind how I would handle it in terms of my stats and keeping records, but it IS confusing. And also, the weights--they're sort of offset by a day, right? I mean, when I give my first week's total losses, I'm really taking that weight on the first day of the NEXT week, ya know?

I guess just figure out how YOU want to do it, and then do it consistently that way.

jnaakins · 07-27-2011, 09:54 PM

Im so glad Im not the only one wondering about this LOL. And you're right, the weights are definitely offset by that day that you go into the next week

okay my head hurts now, Im just going to go to bed

jnaakins · 07-27-2011, 09:54 PM

I say we just go with whatever makes us look like we've lost the most

LOL

C'Marie · 07-27-2011, 09:56 PM

I always counted my "week" after finishing 7 VLCdays, ie the weight on the 8th day. If that helps.

jnaakins · 07-27-2011, 09:58 PM

That does! That was what Ive been going by, but I wondered if I was doing it wrong.

C'Marie · 07-27-2011, 10:15 PM

I don't think *wrong* is an issue. I used to count my load days in week 1, LOL. Just do what makes you happy and be consistent! Good luck! (wait - you don't need it! you have a plan!)

jnaakins · 07-27-2011, 10:20 PM

Yes youre right! Thanks!

Dreamchaser · 07-28-2011, 03:40 AM

I am soooo glad I'm not the only one who obsesses over these types of details lol!

Yes, it's true that it doesn't *really* matter but for some of us (

) the minute details can totally drive you crazy until you figure out what is best for you!

My mind kept telling me that on day 7 I should count that as the weekly weighin. Dh kept arguing that it should be day 8 because on day 8 you have had 7 FULL days of low calorie. In the end I finally ended up agreeing with him and using day 8 and I'm happy with that now!

By the way, I posted the same question a while back but didn't get too much feedback:

What day do you count your losses for the week?

mysterious_5122 · 07-28-2011, 04:35 AM

How about just counting your cumulative losses regardless of how many days / weeks? I just kept a daily log book and each day tallied up my losses. I totally get worrying about the "details" but the overall picture and totals are way more impressive in the long run rather than saying I lost "x" this week. You could always say I'm down "x" since I've started my "cleanse".

Hopefully that gives you another perspective to consider. Regardless of which way you choose to calculate, the important thing is you are losing and you are being accountable for your totals.

Happy Losing!!!!

dbunny · 07-28-2011, 07:13 AM

I weighed for my totals every Monday, which worked out to be the 8th day. But don't trust me, I forgot to add in my load days for the 40 day round until last week when I noticed my days were off.

barbie · 07-28-2011, 12:51 PM

I just count every day's loss's or gains.. Then I subtract from my beginning weight so as of right now, even though I'm on week 2, I've lost 8.5 lbs.. Then I don't have to worry about how much I've lost every week, it's all accumulative!

barbie · 07-28-2011, 01:06 PM

I just set up a ticker and wanted to see if it works. Sorry not hijacking!!

LaraSuzz · 07-28-2011, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barbie

I just set up a ticker and wanted to see if it works. Sorry not hijacking!!

save it like a pic first, like right click on it... and then when you save it to your profile in the signature section.... browse, and click on it

hope that makes sense my brain is fried right now

LilacBruze · 07-28-2011, 05:53 PM

I'm in the minority, but I go with option #1 because there are 7 completed VLCD's. If you go with option #2, there are 8 completed VLCD's.

paulabob · 07-30-2011, 06:00 AM

When I'm going for a short round, I go with VLCD7 as week one even though it's only six days. Otherwise, your LDW on day 21 is only a six day loss. And the third week tends to be slower anyways, and the first week faster. But it doesn't truly matter...overall I like to know what my average loss per day was over the whole round.

Lbibclc · 07-30-2011, 09:40 AM

I do 7 days, so the first week is 6 days of VLCD. After that it would be 7 days of VLCD because the first day is based on the previous weeks last day of VLCD.

07-28-2011, 03:40 AM	#9
Dreamchaser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,674 Gallery: Dreamchaser	I am soooo glad I'm not the only one who obsesses over these types of details lol! Yes, it's true that it doesn't really matter but for some of us () the minute details can totally drive you crazy until you figure out what is best for you! My mind kept telling me that on day 7 I should count that as the weekly weighin. Dh kept arguing that it should be day 8 because on day 8 you have had 7 FULL days of low calorie. In the end I finally ended up agreeing with him and using day 8 and I'm happy with that now! By the way, I posted the same question a while back but didn't get too much feedback: What day do you count your losses for the week? __________________ We lost that little sweetiepie in my avatar on 2-26-10 after 15 wonderful years. Rest in peace little baby Angel You will be in your Mommy and Daddy's hearts forever!

07-28-2011, 04:35 AM	#10
mysterious_5122 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lower Michigan Posts: 73 Gallery: mysterious_5122 Stats: 216/177/170 (R2 Goal) WOE: hcg sublingual Start Date: 5-17-11(R1)/8-7-11(R2)	How about just counting your cumulative losses regardless of how many days / weeks? I just kept a daily log book and each day tallied up my losses. I totally get worrying about the "details" but the overall picture and totals are way more impressive in the long run rather than saying I lost "x" this week. You could always say I'm down "x" since I've started my "cleanse". Hopefully that gives you another perspective to consider. Regardless of which way you choose to calculate, the important thing is you are losing and you are being accountable for your totals. Happy Losing!!!! __________________ Doe ROUND 2 HCG GOAL - 170 "Don't throw me the ball, if you don't want me to play!" ~ Anonymous

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07-27-2011, 09:36 PM	#1
jnaakins Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WA state Posts: 617 Gallery: jnaakins Stats: 206/155/145 WOE: hhcg Start Date: 7-18-2011	Another ? about VLCDs Is VLCD7 or 8 the end of week one? I know this sounds like a stupid question, but let me explain why Im confused. If you look at it like this: VLCD1 Monday VLCD2 Tuesday VLCD3 Wednesday VLCD 4 Thursday VLCD 5 Friday VCLD 6 Saturday VLCD 7 is Sunday.........but if you count like this: VLCD1 Monday VLCD2 Tuesday VLCD3 Wednesday VLCD 4 Thursday VLCD 5 Friday VCLD 6 Saturday VLCD 7 is Sunday VLCD 8 is Monday- So from Monday to Monday, that is one week but it's VLCD8. I hope Im not confusing you all. The reason Im asking is because if I calculate it like scenario #1, then I lost 6.6 lbs the first week. If I calculate it like #2, then I lost 7.6 lbs. I know it doesnt really matter, but Im one that obsesses on stupid details like this :blush: Anyone want to join in on the madness? __________________ Jen R1 21 days:-17.4 R2 21 days:-16.0 R3 15 days -9.8 R4 15 days -10.0 R5 14 days -9.6

07-27-2011, 09:43 PM	#2
verbqueen Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,658 Gallery: verbqueen Stats: 224/163 WOE: hhcg, VLCD12	I have the same confusion, FWIW! I kinda settled in my mind how I would handle it in terms of my stats and keeping records, but it IS confusing. And also, the weights--they're sort of offset by a day, right? I mean, when I give my first week's total losses, I'm really taking that weight on the first day of the NEXT week, ya know? I guess just figure out how YOU want to do it, and then do it consistently that way.

07-27-2011, 09:54 PM	#3
jnaakins Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WA state Posts: 617 Gallery: jnaakins Stats: 206/155/145 WOE: hhcg Start Date: 7-18-2011	Im so glad Im not the only one wondering about this LOL. And you're right, the weights are definitely offset by that day that you go into the next week okay my head hurts now, Im just going to go to bed

07-27-2011, 09:56 PM	#5
C'Marie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,042 Gallery: C'Marie Stats: 270/down 110-ish/ goal 147 WOE: hCG Rx shots/JUDDD maintain Start Date: 1/4/2010 Now R9 P2	I always counted my "week" after finishing 7 VLCdays, ie the weight on the 8th day. If that helps.

07-27-2011, 09:58 PM	#6
jnaakins Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WA state Posts: 617 Gallery: jnaakins Stats: 206/155/145 WOE: hhcg Start Date: 7-18-2011	That does! That was what Ive been going by, but I wondered if I was doing it wrong.

07-27-2011, 10:15 PM	#7
C'Marie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,042 Gallery: C'Marie Stats: 270/down 110-ish/ goal 147 WOE: hCG Rx shots/JUDDD maintain Start Date: 1/4/2010 Now R9 P2	I don't think wrong is an issue. I used to count my load days in week 1, LOL. Just do what makes you happy and be consistent! Good luck! (wait - you don't need it! you have a plan!)

07-27-2011, 10:20 PM	#8
jnaakins Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WA state Posts: 617 Gallery: jnaakins Stats: 206/155/145 WOE: hhcg Start Date: 7-18-2011	Yes youre right! Thanks!

07-28-2011, 07:13 AM	#11
dbunny Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St Louis Posts: 1,297 Gallery: dbunny Stats: 5'10" WOE: Atkins ~ HCG	I weighed for my totals every Monday, which worked out to be the 8th day. But don't trust me, I forgot to add in my load days for the 40 day round until last week when I noticed my days were off.

07-28-2011, 12:51 PM	#12
barbie Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wi Posts: 169 Gallery: barbie WOE: Atkins to HCG	I just count every day's loss's or gains.. Then I subtract from my beginning weight so as of right now, even though I'm on week 2, I've lost 8.5 lbs.. Then I don't have to worry about how much I've lost every week, it's all accumulative!

07-28-2011, 01:06 PM	#13
barbie Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wi Posts: 169 Gallery: barbie WOE: Atkins to HCG	I just set up a ticker and wanted to see if it works. Sorry not hijacking!!

07-28-2011, 05:53 PM	#15
LilacBruze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,595 Gallery: LilacBruze Stats: 290/172.6/160 WOE: hHCG Simeons Protocol	I'm in the minority, but I go with option #1 because there are 7 completed VLCD's. If you go with option #2, there are 8 completed VLCD's.

07-30-2011, 06:00 AM	#16
paulabob Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 6,545 Gallery: paulabob Stats: 204/124.6/110 49%/27.4%/20% 5'2" WOE: Atkins/hHcg/Optimal whatever works Start Date: restart March '10	When I'm going for a short round, I go with VLCD7 as week one even though it's only six days. Otherwise, your LDW on day 21 is only a six day loss. And the third week tends to be slower anyways, and the first week faster. But it doesn't truly matter...overall I like to know what my average loss per day was over the whole round.

07-30-2011, 09:40 AM	#17
Lbibclc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 428 Gallery: Lbibclc Stats: 231.8/132 54/5-6 WOE: Primal/HHCG Start Date: August 2009	I do 7 days, so the first week is 6 days of VLCD. After that it would be 7 days of VLCD because the first day is based on the previous weeks last day of VLCD.