Simeons Protocol -- P2 Week of 8/15/11

[1moretry]

Originally Posted by Agee

Down 1 lb. Only 1.2 to go 'til I drop the load weight, then woo hoo I'm back to "normal" and can only lose from there.
I tried a round of this at the beginning of the summer and didn't do very well. Too much rogue action and not enough vlc. It was a learning thing that I'm putting to good use this time 'round. I can do a few "rogue" things - like shirataki noodles - but I can't eat much above 600 cal if I want to see actual weight loss, and I certainly can't eat any starches and have to keep it very low fat.
I also learned about gain/stabilizing from being at my weight for several months this summer. I ate whatever I wanted and didn't gain any weight until the last couple of weeks - because I not only ate whatever I wanted I ate completely recklessly. It was fun while it lasted! It also served as a good load!
Great success to all of us~!
A

Learning is good, and so is your loss! KUTGW!

Originally Posted by IMaMommy

R1P2VLCD3 - Down 2.6 lbs! HOLY CATS! I know, don't get too excited, you won't see this every day, but that sure excited me this AM.

Keep up the good work everyone! Everyone is doing smashingly!

Wow! What a whoosh! Enjoy it.

Originally Posted by jabbok

I am down 2.6 this morning so off to a great start to P2.

Definitely a great start!

Originally Posted by Gibby

Good job all of you losers!

Yep, I learned a hard lesson and I hope I'm smart enough to remember it down the road.

After day 1 of VLC I'm down 2.8 pounds. I have a long way to go to reach the lowest achieved but I'm on my way!

Have a great day!

You ARE on your way, so just keep on truckin'.

Originally Posted by Solstyce

Down .5 this morning to 125.5! Yay! I might make it to my goal by the end of the month afterall! I just found out last night that my in-laws are coming in 3 weeks. The last time they saw me was at Christmas when I weighed 155 pounds. Now I am almost 30 pounds lighter, and hopefully by the time they get here I will be 35 pounds lighter and at my goal!

I've been exercising almost everyday to help tighten up some flabby areas. I still am not comfortable in a bikini because my stomach is so mushy.

It sounds like happier times ahead. I hope you enjoy them.

Originally Posted by Solstyce

The info I've read online says my "ideal" weight is between 118-122 for my height and frame (small). I'm just trying to get back the body I used to have 6 years ago.

That is totally understandable and you're young enough to be able to do that. I hope you get what you want.

Originally Posted by moonriver

Down .8!!! AND I'm in onederland, finally!!!

TWO reasons to be glad! Good for you!

Originally Posted by lorettahd

Morning ladies, I'm down -.6 this morning. Have a wonderful day!

Originally Posted by Alape052105

Down .9 this morning!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Well, I am up today. This is frustrating, indeed. I bounce up and down for 3 days at nearly the same weight. I might just end this this week. I will see what my weight is tomorrow and if I see a new number I will continue, otherwise I will count today as my LDW and take an interruption for at most a week. I have a deadline and need to lose 10 lbs. I hope a little break with some good foods will get me there!!

Have you considered weaning yourself off caffeine? It pushes your adrenals, which then push your body for more energy, which also messes with your insulin levels. When I saw Dr. Schwarzbein, she advised people to slowly get off caffeine (going cold turkey was apparently quite uncomfortable), which would help their metabolism to heal. For those who need something of a lift first thing in the day, she said green tea was preferable to coffee. Just a thought.

Originally Posted by nmbnancy

R2VLCD2 Down 4 lbs this morning, I figure 2 lbs load weight and 2 lbs of bad eating vacation weight. I'm hoping the other 4 from vaca drop fast too, so I can get back to my LDW.

Great start! I am almost down to my LIW, and will probably get there by tomorrow.

Checking in with 0.6 down, and expect to only see 0.4s from here on in. Losses have slowed down at precisely 0.2 a day since starting the VLCD, and I will be happy if I just don't get a stall.

I bounced down to 139 on my third day on P3, so that is my next mini-goal -- to get below that. 132 was my weight in 1998 and that will be my next mini-goal. At this rate, I will not lose as much as I did in round 1, but down is down and it's the direction I want to go in. Being a slow loser is definitely not fun, but I still am doing much better on this program than anything else I have tried.

[Alape052105]

Down .2 this morning. After two weeks I am down 13.9lbs and 26.5inches!!

[lorettahd]

Morning ladies, I am up this morning by +.2, not worried will push more water today. I know this is a part of the protocol. You ladies have a wonderful day

[Agee]

Down almost another lb. Tomorrow I'll have dropped my load weight.
I'm excited! I felt so bloated on Sunday, first low calorie day, and I feel so much better today. My gut was really upset and all that's practically gone. Yahoo for hcg!

[moonriver]

Originally Posted by 1moretry

Checking in with 0.6 down, and expect to only see 0.4s from here on in. Losses have slowed down at precisely 0.2 a day since starting the VLCD, and I will be happy if I just don't get a stall.

I bounced down to 139 on my third day on P3, so that is my next mini-goal -- to get below that. 132 was my weight in 1998 and that will be my next mini-goal. At this rate, I will not lose as much as I did in round 1, but down is down and it's the direction I want to go in. Being a slow loser is definitely not fun, but I still am doing much better on this program than anything else I have tried.

Not as fun, no, but losing is losing! It's worked the best for me also of any diets I've tried.

Originally Posted by Alape052105

Down .2 this morning. After two weeks I am down 13.9lbs and 26.5inches!!

Wow Alape!! You are doing great!

Originally Posted by lorettahd

Morning ladies, I am up this morning by +.2, not worried will push more water today. I know this is a part of the protocol. You ladies have a wonderful day

Great attitude Loretta!

Dawn - I think 15 lbs is great!!! I think you should give yourself a pat on the back for that. It's so hard to be patient when you're so close, isn't it?

Anyone I missed --- keep up the good work and have a great day!!

[LaraSuzz]

Weighed myself this am and I'm down 24 lbs on my 16th day of vlcd. 12 days left on this short round and I hope to lose at least 10 lbs more... we will see what happens. I think that I need to switch my protein but I'm not sure what to do. Beef is getting old.

[Wigglesmom]

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Weighed myself this am and I'm down 24 lbs on my 16th day of vlcd. 12 days left on this short round and I hope to lose at least 10 lbs more... we will see what happens. I think that I need to switch my protein but I'm not sure what to do. Beef is getting old.

Wow, that's just fantastic!!

[Solstyce]

OMG OMG! Down 1 whole pound today and I am past the 30 pounds lost point!

I've been doing light exercise every day to boost the weight loss, and this week so far I have lost 2 pounds (and it's only Wednesday!).

Down to 124.5! Only 4.5 pounds to go!

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by nmbnancy

R2VLCD2 Down 4 lbs this morning, I figure 2 lbs load weight and 2 lbs of bad eating vacation weight. I'm hoping the other 4 from vaca drop fast too, so I can get back to my LDW.

nice loss

Originally Posted by 1moretry

Learning is good, and so is your loss! KUTGW!


Great start! I am almost down to my LIW, and will probably get there by tomorrow.

Checking in with 0.6 down, and expect to only see 0.4s from here on in. Losses have slowed down at precisely 0.2 a day since starting the VLCD, and I will be happy if I just don't get a stall.

I bounced down to 139 on my third day on P3, so that is my next mini-goal -- to get below that. 132 was my weight in 1998 and that will be my next mini-goal. At this rate, I will not lose as much as I did in round 1, but down is down and it's the direction I want to go in. Being a slow loser is definitely not fun, but I still am doing much better on this program than anything else I have tried.

.6 is a nice loss I can't wait until I am in the 130's.

Originally Posted by Alape052105

Down .2 this morning. After two weeks I am down 13.9lbs and 26.5inches!!

wtg on the inches lost wow.

Originally Posted by lorettahd

Morning ladies, I am up this morning by +.2, not worried will push more water today. I know this is a part of the protocol. You ladies have a wonderful day

It will come off really quick and take more with it.

Originally Posted by Agee

Down almost another lb. Tomorrow I'll have dropped my load weight.
I'm excited! I felt so bloated on Sunday, first low calorie day, and I feel so much better today. My gut was really upset and all that's practically gone. Yahoo for hcg!

a pound is a nice loss.

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Weighed myself this am and I'm down 24 lbs on my 16th day of vlcd. 12 days left on this short round and I hope to lose at least 10 lbs more... we will see what happens. I think that I need to switch my protein but I'm not sure what to do. Beef is getting old.

wtg at that rate you should be able to lose another 10 in 12 days.

Originally Posted by Solstyce

OMG OMG! Down 1 whole pound today and I am past the 30 pounds lost point!

I've been doing light exercise every day to boost the weight loss, and this week so far I have lost 2 pounds (and it's only Wednesday!).

Down to 124.5! Only 4.5 pounds to go!

nice drop.

[jabbok]

I am down 3 pounds this morning so almost all the load weight is gone still above my ldw from last round but at least it is dropping fast.

[LaraSuzz]

Originally Posted by Wigglesmom

Wow, that's just fantastic!!

Thank you!!!

Cindy~awesome job on the 3 lbs!!! I'm so glad that I didn't cheat this past weekend!!!

[IMaMommy]

Wow! Congrats everyone! What a fabulous loser day!

R1P2VLCD4 - down 1 lb.

Since I'm still nursing my 1 year old daughter, I've upped my cals by 100-150 because I'm STARVING and I know I need those extra cals to make milk. I'll probably see slower results, but it's worth it to lose weight and still nurse.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Thank you!!!

Cindy~awesome job on the 3 lbs!!! I'm so glad that I didn't cheat this past weekend!!!

That's good that you didn't cheat either because it would have taken about a week to get back to where you are now, you are doing great.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by IMaMommy

Wow! Congrats everyone! What a fabulous loser day!

R1P2VLCD4 - down 1 lb.

Since I'm still nursing my 1 year old daughter, I've upped my cals by 100-150 because I'm STARVING and I know I need those extra cals to make milk. I'll probably see slower results, but it's worth it to lose weight and still nurse.

wtg on the 1 pound loss.

[Gibby]

What a bunch of losers!!! Happy to join you - down 1.4 pounds today - I've lost my load weight in just 2 days...Woohoo!

I'm at work so I need to run - TTYL!

[Solstyce]

Originally Posted by IMaMommy

Wow! Congrats everyone! What a fabulous loser day!

R1P2VLCD4 - down 1 lb.

Since I'm still nursing my 1 year old daughter, I've upped my cals by 100-150 because I'm STARVING and I know I need those extra cals to make milk. I'll probably see slower results, but it's worth it to lose weight and still nurse.

I was very thin and healthy when I nursed my babies (about 116-118 pounds) because nursing burns 500 calories a day to make that milk! I actually noticed a rapid gain in weight once I stopped nursing.

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by Gibby

What a bunch of losers!!! Happy to join you - down 1.4 pounds today - I've lost my load weight in just 2 days...Woohoo!

I'm at work so I need to run - TTYL!

good job Gibby.

[catjrow3]

I worry about nursing and eating this diet... do you get enough to produce and not malnutrition?

[Solstyce]

Originally Posted by catjrow3

I worry about nursing and eating this diet... do you get enough to produce and not malnutrition?

Her daughter is 1. Usually babies start cereals/foods at 6 months, and by the time they are 1 nursing is a very small part of their diet. When my daughters were 1, they drank whole milk and only nursed before bed or for comfort.

[IMaMommy]

I only nurse her 2x a day...morning and before bed and she has whole milk throughout the day. It's our mommy and me time. And she eats (solids) like a horse. I would have never done this diet when she was any younger than 1. We'll be weaning soon and possibly sooner rather than later.

You were a lucky lady who got to keep your weight down while nursing. I'm still holding onto 10 lbs of baby weight (plus I was not at an ideal weight before I got preggo).

[soontobesexy'ntx]

I ordering mt hHcg drops on Friday (payday) as soon as they arive I'll start my loading phase.

[catjrow3]

Originally Posted by IMaMommy

I only nurse her 2x a day...morning and before bed and she has whole milk throughout the day. It's our mommy and me time. And she eats (solids) like a horse. I would have never done this diet when she was any younger than 1. We'll be weaning soon and possibly sooner rather than later.

You were a lucky lady who got to keep your weight down while nursing. I'm still holding onto 10 lbs of baby weight (plus I was not at an ideal weight before I got preggo).

Good to know~! Was worried for you, but sounds all good and dandy!

[IMaMommy]

Thank you for your concern though! I do appreciate it! xoxo

[Branded]

Afternoon ladies! I haven't posted for a few days, been terribly busy, but still going strong. I lost 1 pound yesterday and 1.4 pounds today so I am at 13.4 pounds lost and starting day 9 today. Can't beat that! I feel so blessed, I have lost at least something everyday (the smallest being .3 and the largest being 3.2) so I have nothing but motivation to keep going. Love it! When I stall or stay the same is when I worry because I know I am always tempted to quit if I don't see the scale doing what I want it to do, but I have told myself that this time I will stay the course no matter what. I am already in week 2 and will be done soon anyways so I am sure I can do it this time! I am well into onderland now too so that is exciting!
Have a great day!
Brandi

[nmbnancy]

Originally Posted by jabbok

I am down 3 pounds this morning so almost all the load weight is gone still above my ldw from last round but at least it is dropping fast.

Nice loss!!!!! Glad its coming off fast.

I too am finding my vacation weight and loading weight is dropping fast. ( Sorry Red if you read this )

I was down 2 lbs this morning, so I am 1 lb over my LDW.
I may have done OK by just going back to clean eating, but I had gone off track so badly, I was afraid I wouldn't stick with it.
Once I get to virgin weight we'll see what happens.

[Gibby]

Originally Posted by jabbok

I am down 3 pounds this morning so almost all the load weight is gone still above my ldw from last round but at least it is dropping fast.

Cindy, I missed this when I was trying to catch up. good job!!!!

[Sunny7]

was down .06 this morning--i am a little worried about tomorrows weigh in, we had to do some shopping in a neighboring town,and of course we have to have lunch, i knew i would have some type of salad, so i took my mustard dressing along, they were so nice---i ordered a bed of lettuce with shredded grilled chicken and diced tomatoes to have in place of my usual fruit--, but i know the chicken had to be injected with something before roasting whole, so i might not have a loss tomorrow, but will push water the rest of the day---there probably was a little fat included also, found a piece of roasted skin in my salad----did not eat, glad i found it---but all in all i was happy what i had ordered and with the mustard dressing it was very good

[jabbok]

Originally Posted by Branded

Afternoon ladies! I haven't posted for a few days, been terribly busy, but still going strong. I lost 1 pound yesterday and 1.4 pounds today so I am at 13.4 pounds lost and starting day 9 today. Can't beat that! I feel so blessed, I have lost at least something everyday (the smallest being .3 and the largest being 3.2) so I have nothing but motivation to keep going. Love it! When I stall or stay the same is when I worry because I know I am always tempted to quit if I don't see the scale doing what I want it to do, but I have told myself that this time I will stay the course no matter what. I am already in week 2 and will be done soon anyways so I am sure I can do it this time! I am well into onderland now too so that is exciting!
Have a great day!
Brandi

that is an excellent loss for 9 days.

Originally Posted by nmbnancy

Nice loss!!!!! Glad its coming off fast.

I too am finding my vacation weight and loading weight is dropping fast. ( Sorry Red if you read this )

I was down 2 lbs this morning, so I am 1 lb over my LDW.
I may have done OK by just going back to clean eating, but I had gone off track so badly, I was afraid I wouldn't stick with it.
Once I get to virgin weight we'll see what happens.

2 pounds is really good, I know what you mean about eating clean but if you are too far out how long would it take to get there.

Originally Posted by Gibby

Cindy, I missed this when I was trying to catch up. good job!!!!

Thanks Marilee.

[nmbnancy]

Hungry, Hungry this afternoon. Thought oh my pellets are bad or maybe this happens the 2nd round.
Well it might help if I had actually taken my second dose today
I'm all better now

[1moretry]

Originally Posted by Alape052105

Down .2 this morning. After two weeks I am down 13.9lbs and 26.5inches!!

Originally Posted by lorettahd

Morning ladies, I am up this morning by +.2, not worried will push more water today. I know this is a part of the protocol. You ladies have a wonderful day

Water really helps. KUTGW!

Originally Posted by Agee

Down almost another lb. Tomorrow I'll have dropped my load weight.
I'm excited! I felt so bloated on Sunday, first low calorie day, and I feel so much better today. My gut was really upset and all that's practically gone. Yahoo for hcg!

Amen!

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Weighed myself this am and I'm down 24 lbs on my 16th day of vlcd. 12 days left on this short round and I hope to lose at least 10 lbs more... we will see what happens. I think that I need to switch my protein but I'm not sure what to do. Beef is getting old.

KUTGW! That's great!

Originally Posted by Solstyce

OMG OMG! Down 1 whole pound today and I am past the 30 pounds lost point!

I've been doing light exercise every day to boost the weight loss, and this week so far I have lost 2 pounds (and it's only Wednesday!).

Down to 124.5! Only 4.5 pounds to go!

I'm still dreaming of 30 pounds lost. Good for you!

Originally Posted by jabbok

I am down 3 pounds this morning so almost all the load weight is gone still above my ldw from last round but at least it is dropping fast.

Good job!

Originally Posted by IMaMommy

Wow! Congrats everyone! What a fabulous loser day!

R1P2VLCD4 - down 1 lb.

Since I'm still nursing my 1 year old daughter, I've upped my cals by 100-150 because I'm STARVING and I know I need those extra cals to make milk. I'll probably see slower results, but it's worth it to lose weight and still nurse.

Great attitude!

Originally Posted by Gibby

What a bunch of losers!!! Happy to join you - down 1.4 pounds today - I've lost my load weight in just 2 days...Woohoo!

I'm at work so I need to run - TTYL!

KUTGW!

Originally Posted by soontobesexy'ntx

I ordering mt hHcg drops on Friday (payday) as soon as they arive I'll start my loading phase.

Originally Posted by Branded

Afternoon ladies! I haven't posted for a few days, been terribly busy, but still going strong. I lost 1 pound yesterday and 1.4 pounds today so I am at 13.4 pounds lost and starting day 9 today. Can't beat that! I feel so blessed, I have lost at least something everyday (the smallest being .3 and the largest being 3.2) so I have nothing but motivation to keep going. Love it! When I stall or stay the same is when I worry because I know I am always tempted to quit if I don't see the scale doing what I want it to do, but I have told myself that this time I will stay the course no matter what. I am already in week 2 and will be done soon anyways so I am sure I can do it this time! I am well into onderland now too so that is exciting!
Have a great day!
Brandi

Congratulations on your progress. KUTGW!

Originally Posted by nmbnancy

Nice loss!!!!! Glad its coming off fast.

I too am finding my vacation weight and loading weight is dropping fast. ( Sorry Red if you read this )

I was down 2 lbs this morning, so I am 1 lb over my LDW.
I may have done OK by just going back to clean eating, but I had gone off track so badly, I was afraid I wouldn't stick with it.
Once I get to virgin weight we'll see what happens.

Let's be virgins together! You're doing great. KUTGW!

Originally Posted by Sunny7

was down .06 this morning--i am a little worried about tomorrows weigh in, we had to do some shopping in a neighboring town,and of course we have to have lunch, i knew i would have some type of salad, so i took my mustard dressing along, they were so nice---i ordered a bed of lettuce with shredded grilled chicken and diced tomatoes to have in place of my usual fruit--, but i know the chicken had to be injected with something before roasting whole, so i might not have a loss tomorrow, but will push water the rest of the day---there probably was a little fat included also, found a piece of roasted skin in my salad----did not eat, glad i found it---but all in all i was happy what i had ordered and with the mustard dressing it was very good

Even if you show a small gain, just stay on program and you'll be on your way down again. Life happens. You did what you could. KUTGW!

Checking in with a 0.8 loss, which for me is a whoosh. I was not expecting that and I'll take it! I am now down below LIW and my mini-goal is to hit 139, which was a bounce down on day 3 of P3. Then I will truly be in virgin territory. Down and down she goes and where she stops, nobody knows.

Thank you Dr. Simeons. I am sure you earned quite a few points in heaven and we are all blessed because of your work.

I am just loving the hHCG. I was afraid it wouldn't work, but I am feeling so much better and it does appear to be working. Not hungry, either, which is what I THOUGHT would happen on the injections, but didn't.