~Firecracker Girls!~ Week Starting August 1st!

Balance101 · 08-01-2011, 05:21 AM

Most of us loaded on (or around) the 4th of July weekend, but we picked up a few Firecrackers along the way! Anyone who would like to can jump right in!

Balance101 · 08-01-2011, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravenj9

Congratulations to everyone! It looks like the whoosh fairy was busy this morning. I was down 1.4 for my first day of P3. This puts me at 2 lbs below my LDW and gives me a nice little cushion to start P3. It was strange but after 2 days of hunger I wasn't hungry yesterday. So much so that I only had 1 serving of fruit and no veggies but I ate extra protein. Maybe the extra protein helped to suppress my appetite. Who knows but I am very very happy. Let's just hope I can maintain in P3. I guess I will start posting in the P3/P4 thread now but I will miss my firecracker girls.

Stay strong ladies. You can do this!

We'll miss you too Raven! You're doing great! Stop by and see us!

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Originally Posted by desifink

No loss today. Pfft.

You'll have a good loss tomorrow desi! Hang in there!

Down .4 this morning. I can't believe that all of my fraction losses have added up to almost 17 pounds! My goal for this round is 25 pounds and I only have 8 pounds left to go! I think I can do this!

Have a wonderful week ladies! Keep it going!

Balance101 · 08-01-2011, 05:31 AM

Cheesy saying of the week: (You guys know you love 'em!)

paulabob · 08-01-2011, 06:18 AM

Today is supposed to be my LDW, but I'm up 1.6. Add that to the .6 gain from yesterday...and it stinks. 131.4 today. LDW from last round 134.8.

I'm guessing it's water weight from ovulation. I think I have enough pellets to hold out till tomorrow...but last ovulation...it took 5 P2 days before I lost back down.

Marocka · 08-01-2011, 06:27 AM

VLCD27, 202.2, -2 lbs

I got a new scale yesterday...I KNEW I weighed LESS than what my old crappy scale was telling me!! HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!!!

Millenia98 · 08-01-2011, 06:38 AM

Down .2 today, but man, this fourth week is strong/solid for me thus far.

I hope it keeps up!!

VLCD25 with 6 days left 'till P3. 18.8 lost! Hope I can make it to 165! and then I'm off to the sexy Las Vegas on August 9th.

catjrow3 · 08-01-2011, 06:57 AM

Subscribing and waving hi on the new thread! Great job on the losses ladies!!

helpingrachel · 08-01-2011, 07:02 AM

Jumping in August 1st. Ready to go.....thought I could would start in July, but no go. Today is Day 1 for me.

catjrow3 · 08-01-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by helpingrachel

Jumping in August 1st. Ready to go.....thought I could would start in July, but no go. Today is Day 1 for me.

Good luck on this round Rachel!

Balance101 · 08-01-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by paulabob

Today is supposed to be my LDW, but I'm up 1.6. Add that to the .6 gain from yesterday...and it stinks. 131.4 today. LDW from last round 134.8.

I'm guessing it's water weight from ovulation. I think I have enough pellets to hold out till tomorrow...but last ovulation...it took 5 P2 days before I lost back down.

Hang in there Paula, it will come off!

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Originally Posted by Marocka

VLCD27, 202.2, -2 lbs

I got a new scale yesterday...I KNEW I weighed LESS than what my old crappy scale was telling me!! HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!!!

Whoo hoo!

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Originally Posted by Millenia98

Down .2 today, but man, this fourth week is strong/solid for me thus far.

I hope it keeps up!!

VLCD25 with 6 days left 'till P3. 18.8 lost! Hope I can make it to 165! and then I'm off to the sexy Las Vegas on August 9th.

You'll get there!

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Originally Posted by catjrow3

Subscribing and waving hi on the new thread! Great job on the losses ladies!!

Hiya Cat!

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Originally Posted by helpingrachel

Jumping in August 1st. Ready to go.....thought I could would start in July, but no go. Today is Day 1 for me.

Welcome Rachel! Glad you joined us!

Balance101 · 08-01-2011, 07:54 AM

Ok, I don't know about you guys, but my complexion is about as bad as I have ever seen it. Hope this clears up when I am off of hcg.

Marocka · 08-01-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Balance101

Ok, I don't know about you guys, but my complexion is about as bad as I have ever seen it. Hope this clears up when I am off of hcg.

Mine did the EXACT OPPOSITE!! I've had teenager since before I was a teenager, it is so clear and smooth now, even before TOM comes, I would normally have a massive zit on my chin somewhere but haven't had one since I started in MAY!!

catjrow3 · 08-01-2011, 09:38 AM

I found that mine got bad with periods and also the bad eating. When I would go on a sugar binge or carb binge, my face would break out so bad it was horrendous, now with hcg and not eating sugar/carbs, pretty clear, even near TOM !!

Lildrew · 08-01-2011, 09:46 AM

I am down zero this morning. Argh! But just hanging in there.

BigBravesGirl · 08-01-2011, 10:01 AM

STEROIDS ARE THE DEVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that is all

privatediva · 08-01-2011, 11:07 AM

I had a fun time this morning. I dragged out a couple of big tubs in my basement where I stored some stuff that was too small. Because of my line of work, I wear a lot of formal things, so I tend to pick dresses up on sale racks when they are practically free, knowing I will eventually get some wear out of them. I found two nice velvet and glitz cocktail dresses and three summer frocks that I had forgotten all about. Two still had tags, so they're "new". I brought them on out because I figured another five pounds or so and I can wear them. BUT...they fit. I'm five dresses richer than I was when I got up!

Lildrew · 08-01-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by privatediva

I had a fun time this morning. I dragged out a couple of big tubs in my basement where I stored some stuff that was too small. Because of my line of work, I wear a lot of formal things, so I tend to pick dresses up on sale racks when they are practically free, knowing I will eventually get some wear out of them. I found two nice velvet and glitz cocktail dresses and three summer frocks that I had forgotten all about. Two still had tags, so they're "new". I brought them on out because I figured another five pounds or so and I can wear them. BUT...they fit. I'm five dresses richer than I was when I got up!

YAY! for shopping at home!!

privatediva · 08-01-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lildrew

YAY! for shopping at home!!

no kidding! And I am so relieved I didn't give them to Goodwill. I almost gave up a few months ago, I had been working so hard for so long, with zero success, to get this weight off. I almost decided to resign myself to being old, looking matronly, and being somebody's grandmother!

Scrrrrrrrrrrew THAT!

NeekoM · 08-01-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Balance101

Ok, I don't know about you guys, but my complexion is about as bad as I have ever seen it. Hope this clears up when I am off of hcg.

I had that problem during R1 - really irritating! Hope it gets better soon!

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Originally Posted by BigBravesGirl

STEROIDS ARE THE DEVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that is all

Awwww

How much longer?

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Originally Posted by privatediva

I had a fun time this morning. I dragged out a couple of big tubs in my basement where I stored some stuff that was too small. Because of my line of work, I wear a lot of formal things, so I tend to pick dresses up on sale racks when they are practically free, knowing I will eventually get some wear out of them. I found two nice velvet and glitz cocktail dresses and three summer frocks that I had forgotten all about. Two still had tags, so they're "new". I brought them on out because I figured another five pounds or so and I can wear them. BUT...they fit. I'm five dresses richer than I was when I got up!

WooHoo

I love when things fit that you don't think are going to (smaller things, that is!).

BigBravesGirl · 08-01-2011, 01:45 PM

Neeko, I took Prednisone for 3 days and also got a shot. I'm up EIGHT pounds.

I'm just trying to chug water and eat right. (I'm in P3, btw.)

Lildrew · 08-01-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by privatediva

I had a fun time this morning. I dragged out a couple of big tubs in my basement where I stored some stuff that was too small. Because of my line of work, I wear a lot of formal things, so I tend to pick dresses up on sale racks when they are practically free, knowing I will eventually get some wear out of them. I found two nice velvet and glitz cocktail dresses and three summer frocks that I had forgotten all about. Two still had tags, so they're "new". I brought them on out because I figured another five pounds or so and I can wear them. BUT...they fit. I'm five dresses richer than I was when I got up!

You have inspired me to go home tonight and start going through my clothes!! I really need to get the too big stuff out and see what I have left.

I REALLY don't want to do any shopping until I get the last 20-25 off.

You have inspired me!

privatediva · 08-01-2011, 03:41 PM

Boy, I'm with you on the shopping...not gonna buy a single thing until I'm at my goal. Even if I have to wear a potato sack until I'm there! It comes off too fast for me to invest what little money I have in something I can only be happy in for a couple of weeks. I should be there by month's end and my birthday is coming up. All I want is clothes money

My 17 year old daughter is so sweet. She has a job now and is making a big deal about taking me out shopping when I'm ready. I think that's special

My hubby is pretty excited too.

Marocka · 08-01-2011, 06:06 PM

I'm in the same boat, my mom told me when I get under 200 shes gonna take me shopping, I told her I would rather wait til I have a lot less to lose before buying anything NEW...

desifink · 08-02-2011, 04:47 AM

Down .6. I was hoping for more after a day of nothing. I think I've figured out what's part of the problem though - 195 is a set point for me. It's going to be a struggle to get past this.

lbecker28 · 08-02-2011, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balance101

Ok, I don't know about you guys, but my complexion is about as bad as I have ever seen it. Hope this clears up when I am off of hcg.

Mine too. I went to get a deep pore facial, but I think that made it even worse.

paulabob · 08-02-2011, 05:28 AM

Still 131.4. Moving onto P3 (day 1 no pellets today).

I'm considering making my LDW 129.2 since that's the preovulate weight...I'll play it by ear after I'm really in P3.

I know this is just water weight...my inches are still off.

I have bought very little clothing...enough to get by. Plus modified a few of my old things...though they are definitely tunic style rather than blouse style now.

Definitely had to pick up quite a few pants along the way, since those can only be taken in a little or they look silly (at least with my sewing skills). The other day my son told me to get a new swimsuit...but would rather wait till next summer when I can get my final size.

Balance101 · 08-02-2011, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeekoM

I had that problem during R1 - really irritating! Hope it gets better soon!

Thanks Neeko!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBravesGirl

Neeko, I took Prednisone for 3 days and also got a shot. I'm up EIGHT pounds.

I'm just trying to chug water and eat right. (I'm in P3, btw.)

I'm so sorry you have to go through this Lisa.

Hang in there and get yourself well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by desifink

Down .6. I was hoping for more after a day of nothing. I think I've figured out what's part of the problem though - 195 is a set point for me. It's going to be a struggle to get past this.

Sorry desi. I hate that feeling of expecting more than you get on the scale. Fight through this set point and then the rest will seem easy! You can do it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lbecker28

Mine too. I went to get a deep pore facial, but I think that made it even worse.

Oh I'm sorry becker. I figure the hcg is worth it. We'll get our great complexions back in a couple weeks and skinnier to boot!

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulabob

Still 131.4. Moving onto P3 (day 1 no pellets today).

I'm considering making my LDW 129.2 since that's the preovulate weight...I'll play it by ear after I'm really in P3.

I know this is just water weight...my inches are still off.

I have bought very little clothing...enough to get by. Plus modified a few of my old things...though they are definitely tunic style rather than blouse style now.

Definitely had to pick up quite a few pants along the way, since those can only be taken in a little or they look silly (at least with my sewing skills). The other day my son told me to get a new swimsuit...but would rather wait till next summer when I can get my final size.

Grats Paula! Happy P3 to you!

I am down .6 this morning, so after 4 weeks I am down 17 pounds.

I'm throwing a pot roast in the crockpot today. We'll see how it effects me tomorrow. It's a lean cut (Top Round) so hopefully things go well for me on the scale tomorrow.

Happy Day Firecrackers!!

Millenia98 · 08-02-2011, 05:48 AM

Down .6 today. Very happy about that. Still trucking along. VLCD26 and can't believe it's been this long already. 19.4lbs lost so far

Lildrew · 08-02-2011, 06:36 AM

I am down zero again today, which isn't surprising just because of how my body seems to lose (several days of zero losses and then whoosh).

So to help me stay motivated I measured myself this morning! Since starting taking hHCG I have lost 15.5 inches all over!!!!! 15.5 inches in 33 days is nothing to sneeze at!!!!!!!!

I am so relieved that I took my measurements before I started!!!

I have to remind myself to look at the big picture!!!!!

privatediva · 08-02-2011, 06:44 AM

Lildrew, that's FABULOUS! Did you do any "home shopping" yet? That might be a great big motivator for you as well!

I'm down .5 lb today and it's a celebration day since I'm down 25 overall. Happy, happy, joy joy!

08-01-2011, 05:21 AM	#1
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	~Firecracker Girls!~ Week Starting August 1st! Most of us loaded on (or around) the 4th of July weekend, but we picked up a few Firecrackers along the way! Anyone who would like to can jump right in!

08-01-2011, 07:02 AM	#8
helpingrachel Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: midwest Posts: 468 Gallery: helpingrachel Stats: 167/ 162.4/140 5ft 8 WOE: NK	Jumping in August 1st. Ready to go.....thought I could would start in July, but no go. Today is Day 1 for me. Last edited by helpingrachel; 08-01-2011 at 07:05 AM..

08-02-2011, 05:28 AM	#26
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	Still 131.4. Moving onto P3 (day 1 no pellets today). I'm considering making my LDW 129.2 since that's the preovulate weight...I'll play it by ear after I'm really in P3. I know this is just water weight...my inches are still off. I have bought very little clothing...enough to get by. Plus modified a few of my old things...though they are definitely tunic style rather than blouse style now. Definitely had to pick up quite a few pants along the way, since those can only be taken in a little or they look silly (at least with my sewing skills). The other day my son told me to get a new swimsuit...but would rather wait till next summer when I can get my final size. __________________ Paula 2010 Atkins 204/191.6 HCG/hHCG 191.6/176/165.4/156.4/147.8 (4 rounds) 2011 hHCG 148.6/140.8/134.8/129.2 (3 rounds) JUDDD 125.6 (sept-dec) 2012 lowish Optimal calories, June25th 132.6/124.6/110

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08-01-2011, 05:31 AM	#3
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	Cheesy saying of the week: (You guys know you love 'em!)

08-01-2011, 06:18 AM	#4
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	Today is supposed to be my LDW, but I'm up 1.6. Add that to the .6 gain from yesterday...and it stinks. 131.4 today. LDW from last round 134.8. I'm guessing it's water weight from ovulation. I think I have enough pellets to hold out till tomorrow...but last ovulation...it took 5 P2 days before I lost back down.

08-01-2011, 06:27 AM	#5
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	VLCD27, 202.2, -2 lbs I got a new scale yesterday...I KNEW I weighed LESS than what my old crappy scale was telling me!! HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!!!

08-01-2011, 06:38 AM	#6
Millenia98 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 842 Gallery: Millenia98 Start Date: April 29, 2011	Down .2 today, but man, this fourth week is strong/solid for me thus far. I hope it keeps up!! VLCD25 with 6 days left 'till P3. 18.8 lost! Hope I can make it to 165! and then I'm off to the sexy Las Vegas on August 9th.

08-01-2011, 06:57 AM	#7
catjrow3 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,529 Gallery: catjrow3 Stats: 240/183.9/140 WOE: HCG Rx again... UGH Start Date: 05/18/2013 Round ???	Subscribing and waving hi on the new thread! Great job on the losses ladies!!

08-01-2011, 07:54 AM	#11
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	Ok, I don't know about you guys, but my complexion is about as bad as I have ever seen it. Hope this clears up when I am off of hcg.

08-01-2011, 09:38 AM	#13
catjrow3 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,529 Gallery: catjrow3 Stats: 240/183.9/140 WOE: HCG Rx again... UGH Start Date: 05/18/2013 Round ???	I found that mine got bad with periods and also the bad eating. When I would go on a sugar binge or carb binge, my face would break out so bad it was horrendous, now with hcg and not eating sugar/carbs, pretty clear, even near TOM !!

08-01-2011, 09:46 AM	#14
Lildrew Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,070 Gallery: Lildrew Stats: 171.4/162/140 WOE: hHcg/later LC Start Date: 7/16/12	I am down zero this morning. Argh! But just hanging in there.

08-01-2011, 10:01 AM	#15
BigBravesGirl Plastic Wrap Ninja Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: moving to TWOterville Posts: 43,126 Gallery: BigBravesGirl Stats: 397 / hanging on / 2?? WOE: My way! Start Date: today	STEROIDS ARE THE DEVIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is all

08-01-2011, 11:07 AM	#16
privatediva Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,544 Gallery: privatediva Stats: 128 (R2ldw 128) 5'7" WOE: healthful, delicious low carb Start Date: 6/28/2011 (started HCG) maintaining since 9/2011	I had a fun time this morning. I dragged out a couple of big tubs in my basement where I stored some stuff that was too small. Because of my line of work, I wear a lot of formal things, so I tend to pick dresses up on sale racks when they are practically free, knowing I will eventually get some wear out of them. I found two nice velvet and glitz cocktail dresses and three summer frocks that I had forgotten all about. Two still had tags, so they're "new". I brought them on out because I figured another five pounds or so and I can wear them. BUT...they fit. I'm five dresses richer than I was when I got up!

08-01-2011, 01:45 PM	#20
BigBravesGirl Plastic Wrap Ninja Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: moving to TWOterville Posts: 43,126 Gallery: BigBravesGirl Stats: 397 / hanging on / 2?? WOE: My way! Start Date: today	Neeko, I took Prednisone for 3 days and also got a shot. I'm up EIGHT pounds. I'm just trying to chug water and eat right. (I'm in P3, btw.)

08-01-2011, 03:41 PM	#22
privatediva Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,544 Gallery: privatediva Stats: 128 (R2ldw 128) 5'7" WOE: healthful, delicious low carb Start Date: 6/28/2011 (started HCG) maintaining since 9/2011	Boy, I'm with you on the shopping...not gonna buy a single thing until I'm at my goal. Even if I have to wear a potato sack until I'm there! It comes off too fast for me to invest what little money I have in something I can only be happy in for a couple of weeks. I should be there by month's end and my birthday is coming up. All I want is clothes money My 17 year old daughter is so sweet. She has a job now and is making a big deal about taking me out shopping when I'm ready. I think that's special My hubby is pretty excited too.

08-01-2011, 06:06 PM	#23
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	I'm in the same boat, my mom told me when I get under 200 shes gonna take me shopping, I told her I would rather wait til I have a lot less to lose before buying anything NEW...

08-02-2011, 04:47 AM	#24
desifink Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sunny (er, hot, humid, sticky) FL Posts: 415 Gallery: desifink Stats: 210/210/150 WOE: Hhcg Start Date: July 8, 2012	Down .6. I was hoping for more after a day of nothing. I think I've figured out what's part of the problem though - 195 is a set point for me. It's going to be a struggle to get past this.

08-02-2011, 05:48 AM	#28
Millenia98 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 842 Gallery: Millenia98 Start Date: April 29, 2011	Down .6 today. Very happy about that. Still trucking along. VLCD26 and can't believe it's been this long already. 19.4lbs lost so far

08-02-2011, 06:36 AM	#29
Lildrew Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,070 Gallery: Lildrew Stats: 171.4/162/140 WOE: hHcg/later LC Start Date: 7/16/12	I am down zero again today, which isn't surprising just because of how my body seems to lose (several days of zero losses and then whoosh). So to help me stay motivated I measured myself this morning! Since starting taking hHCG I have lost 15.5 inches all over!!!!! 15.5 inches in 33 days is nothing to sneeze at!!!!!!!! I am so relieved that I took my measurements before I started!!! I have to remind myself to look at the big picture!!!!!

08-02-2011, 06:44 AM	#30
privatediva Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,544 Gallery: privatediva Stats: 128 (R2ldw 128) 5'7" WOE: healthful, delicious low carb Start Date: 6/28/2011 (started HCG) maintaining since 9/2011	Lildrew, that's FABULOUS! Did you do any "home shopping" yet? That might be a great big motivator for you as well! I'm down .5 lb today and it's a celebration day since I'm down 25 overall. Happy, happy, joy joy!