No loading?

[marniann]

Hello everyone!

I finished my first round of liquid hgc and have been maintaining for 6 weeks now. I lost 21lbs in 30 days first time. I would like to do another round soon to loose another 15-20lbs. Problem is I am dreading the gorge days!! I remember how awful I felt back then and dont think I could do it again. My eating habits have changed now especially my portion size. Has anyone ever gone another round without gorging? I know it is to help with the hunger the first few days of the low calorie diet, but I really have to remind myself to eat sometimes and I dont think that is the issue. Thanks for any info you may provide!

[ljspears]

Are you following the original protocol...read Pounds and Inches?

I would not suggest you starting without loading...focus on healthy fats...make it high fat - low carb

[emel]

A lot of people have massive hunger issues on VLC when they don't load.

I find that if I steer clear of excess carbs, loading isn't gross.

My favorite loading foods:
guacamole with celery
olives
chicken thighs
eggs. One day I like scrambled eggs with chipped beef gravy on them, but more eggs than gravy.
salad with real full fat dressing.

A couple bites but not a lot:
mac and cheese
the chipped beef gravy on the eggs
a couple crackers with the guacamole, but I do 3/4 celery and 1/4 crackers.

The point is, in my experience, ease WAY down on the carbs and it isn't gross.

ETA forgot a favorite... beans, either hummus or cooked beans with venison and onion, or texas caviar or a legume salad. I like a handful of nuts or some no sugar almond butter on celery, too.

[paulabob]

Definitely try fat loading and not carb loading. And if full, stop eating. Last load I was full at lunch on the second day, and only had one hot dog (not bun) for supper. No reason to eat when full! I probably wouldn't even had eaten that except I was at a party.

[mybigbutt]

I didn't load this time and I have felt great. Very little hunger this round. It's the first time I did it without loading first.

However, I am doing the OWL plan not the orig protocol. I am sticking to the 500 cals, but I eat popcorn instead of the grissini and mixing veggies.

[marniann]

Thanks for the tips everyone! This is sure a great site for info!

[marniann]

Originally Posted by paulabob

Definitely try fat loading and not carb loading. And if full, stop eating. Last load I was full at lunch on the second day, and only had one hot dog (not bun) for supper. No reason to eat when full! I probably wouldn't even had eaten that except I was at a party.

Wow......you are truly an inspiration! Thanks!

[marniann]

Originally Posted by emel

A lot of people have massive hunger issues on VLC when they don't load.

I find that if I steer clear of excess carbs, loading isn't gross.

My favorite loading foods:
guacamole with celery
olives
chicken thighs
eggs. One day I like scrambled eggs with chipped beef gravy on them, but more eggs than gravy.
salad with real full fat dressing.

A couple bites but not a lot:
mac and cheese
the chipped beef gravy on the eggs
a couple crackers with the guacamole, but I do 3/4 celery and 1/4 crackers.

The point is, in my experience, ease WAY down on the carbs and it isn't gross.

ETA forgot a favorite... beans, either hummus or cooked beans with venison and onion, or texas caviar or a legume salad. I like a handful of nuts or some no sugar almond butter on celery, too.

Thank you, thank you! I appreciate your tips!