Newbie with a question

CJaneLose · 08-09-2011, 12:09 AM

Hi all!

I've ordered my hHcg and it should arrive tomorrow. In the meantime, I've been reading about what to expect until my eyes bleed. This forum is by far the most informative and inspiring I've found. Thank you for that.

One quick question: I will start loading on Wednesday, 8/10. I'm currently 5'6, 195 lbs. My goal is to fit into last year's shorts before a family vacation to Anaheim on October 6th. So, the question is: How many days should I take the HCG? I have enough time to do a full forty days, but after that I won't have a full three weeks to stabilize. So, should I cut my losses and do a 20ish day cycle?

I guess the question is, how essential is the stabilizing period length? Or, alternatively, is this something I can take a wait and see attitude about?(punny, right?)

KelliC · 08-09-2011, 04:10 AM

IMHO stabilizing is THE most important part of this whole deal

. If you don't give yourself adequate time to stabilize then you could gain very quickly afterwards. I think the minimum P3 (or stabilization phase) is 3 weeks. If I understand right you need to actually be stable (within your 4lb) window for a week or 2 before you move on to p4 (adding in starches and sugars). According to protocol a minimum round is 23 days (21 on drops and 2 VLCDs after drops) If it were me I'd do a shorter round and have the appropriate time for stabilizing. Some of the ladies who have done other things will hopefully chime in and give you their opinion on what they have done

BTW my dd will be in Anaheim the first week in Sept. She's flying with her Grandparents to visit my brother who just relocated there for work. Of course they are going to disneyland and my dd is beside herself with excitement

Balance101 · 08-09-2011, 05:28 AM

Jane, this is my first round, but I feel I've read enough of the girls' experiences on this forum to give you this advice: Do as long a round as you can fit in with a full 3 week P3 to stabilize.

I lost about 14 pounds in the first 3 weeks and I haven't been strict protocol, so if you are, I'm sure you can lose more than I did. Good luck to you!

miamiloca · 08-09-2011, 08:08 AM

I did a 38 day round my 1st time and didnt make it to 40 days! I have since done shorter rounds (the 23 day rounds, 21 on hcg, 2 off w vlcd), for my last 2 rounds. I agree with the others that P3 is very important and i wouldnt skip it. So do the 23 day round, and do your p3 properly, that way when you go on vaca, you would be in p4 and can have a few bites of carbs here and there!

TerriMM · 08-09-2011, 11:03 AM

I think you would be better served to cut your 40 day P2 back a bit and do a full 3 week P3. Without the stabilization period you may be wasting your time and frustration. You can always come back and do a short P2 after vacation.

CJaneLose · 08-09-2011, 11:15 AM

That's sort of what I figured, but I wanted to make sure.

Thanks!

Fingers crossed that I still fit in those shorts with a shortened Phase 2!

TerriMM · 08-09-2011, 11:24 AM

You will be amazed!! We're here to help you. Good luck and welcome.

CJaneLose · 08-10-2011, 04:01 PM

Thanks! I got my drops yesterday and today is loading day 1. I feel like a stuffed pig, but I guess I'm supposed to.

TerriMM · 08-10-2011, 04:04 PM

Just make sure to focus on good fats and protein:
Avocados
Olives
Olive oil
Butter
Cheese
Peanut butter
Etc.

privatediva · 08-10-2011, 05:54 PM

CJaneLose...I love your forum name! Best of everything for a super-successful round!

Doing It Right · 08-10-2011, 07:12 PM

Wishing you a successful round!

CJaneLose · 08-10-2011, 07:51 PM

Thanks everyone!

Just as a follow up to the OP, as I did the math and to get a full 3 week stabilizing period I can go as many as 36 days of VLCD. Not so bad, right?

C'Marie · 08-10-2011, 07:52 PM

That sounds great, Jane! Awesome!

TerriMM · 08-10-2011, 09:04 PM

Sounds great!

08-09-2011, 12:09 AM	#1
CJaneLose Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: City of Salt, UT Posts: 8 Gallery: CJaneLose Stats: 198/185/150 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 8/10/11	Newbie with a question Hi all! I've ordered my hHcg and it should arrive tomorrow. In the meantime, I've been reading about what to expect until my eyes bleed. This forum is by far the most informative and inspiring I've found. Thank you for that. One quick question: I will start loading on Wednesday, 8/10. I'm currently 5'6, 195 lbs. My goal is to fit into last year's shorts before a family vacation to Anaheim on October 6th. So, the question is: How many days should I take the HCG? I have enough time to do a full forty days, but after that I won't have a full three weeks to stabilize. So, should I cut my losses and do a 20ish day cycle? I guess the question is, how essential is the stabilizing period length? Or, alternatively, is this something I can take a wait and see attitude about?(punny, right?)

08-09-2011, 04:10 AM	#2
KelliC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 319 Gallery: KelliC Stats: 160/138.6/135 WOE: hhcg/P4 Start Date: April 2011	IMHO stabilizing is THE most important part of this whole deal. If you don't give yourself adequate time to stabilize then you could gain very quickly afterwards. I think the minimum P3 (or stabilization phase) is 3 weeks. If I understand right you need to actually be stable (within your 4lb) window for a week or 2 before you move on to p4 (adding in starches and sugars). According to protocol a minimum round is 23 days (21 on drops and 2 VLCDs after drops) If it were me I'd do a shorter round and have the appropriate time for stabilizing. Some of the ladies who have done other things will hopefully chime in and give you their opinion on what they have done BTW my dd will be in Anaheim the first week in Sept. She's flying with her Grandparents to visit my brother who just relocated there for work. Of course they are going to disneyland and my dd is beside herself with excitement

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08-09-2011, 05:28 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	Jane, this is my first round, but I feel I've read enough of the girls' experiences on this forum to give you this advice: Do as long a round as you can fit in with a full 3 week P3 to stabilize. I lost about 14 pounds in the first 3 weeks and I haven't been strict protocol, so if you are, I'm sure you can lose more than I did. Good luck to you!

08-09-2011, 08:08 AM	#4
miamiloca Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: S.Florida Posts: 416 Gallery: miamiloca Stats: 299 high/269 started hcg/197.0 ALDW/175 WOE: HHCG Start Date: 3-5-2011	I did a 38 day round my 1st time and didnt make it to 40 days! I have since done shorter rounds (the 23 day rounds, 21 on hcg, 2 off w vlcd), for my last 2 rounds. I agree with the others that P3 is very important and i wouldnt skip it. So do the 23 day round, and do your p3 properly, that way when you go on vaca, you would be in p4 and can have a few bites of carbs here and there!

08-09-2011, 11:03 AM	#5
TerriMM Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,503 Gallery: TerriMM Start Date: 5/18/11	I think you would be better served to cut your 40 day P2 back a bit and do a full 3 week P3. Without the stabilization period you may be wasting your time and frustration. You can always come back and do a short P2 after vacation.

08-09-2011, 11:15 AM	#6
CJaneLose Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: City of Salt, UT Posts: 8 Gallery: CJaneLose Stats: 198/185/150 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 8/10/11	That's sort of what I figured, but I wanted to make sure. Thanks! Fingers crossed that I still fit in those shorts with a shortened Phase 2!

08-09-2011, 11:24 AM	#7
TerriMM Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,503 Gallery: TerriMM Start Date: 5/18/11	You will be amazed!! We're here to help you. Good luck and welcome.

08-10-2011, 04:01 PM	#8
CJaneLose Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: City of Salt, UT Posts: 8 Gallery: CJaneLose Stats: 198/185/150 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 8/10/11	Thanks! I got my drops yesterday and today is loading day 1. I feel like a stuffed pig, but I guess I'm supposed to.

08-10-2011, 04:04 PM	#9
TerriMM Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,503 Gallery: TerriMM Start Date: 5/18/11	Just make sure to focus on good fats and protein: Avocados Olives Olive oil Butter Cheese Peanut butter Etc.

08-10-2011, 05:54 PM	#10
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	CJaneLose...I love your forum name! Best of everything for a super-successful round!

08-10-2011, 07:12 PM	#11
Doing It Right Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 542 Gallery: Doing It Right	Wishing you a successful round!

08-10-2011, 07:51 PM	#12
CJaneLose Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: City of Salt, UT Posts: 8 Gallery: CJaneLose Stats: 198/185/150 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 8/10/11	Thanks everyone! Just as a follow up to the OP, as I did the math and to get a full 3 week stabilizing period I can go as many as 36 days of VLCD. Not so bad, right?

08-10-2011, 07:52 PM	#13
C'Marie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,083 Gallery: C'Marie Stats: 270/down 110-ish/ goal 147 WOE: hCG Rx shots/JUDDD maintain Start Date: 1/4/2010 Now R9 P2	That sounds great, Jane! Awesome!

08-10-2011, 09:04 PM	#14
TerriMM Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,503 Gallery: TerriMM Start Date: 5/18/11	Sounds great!