Simeons Protocol -- P2 Week of 9/5/11

[catjrow3]

Originally Posted by Emi

120's!!!!!

Great job!!

[porkfatrules]

Originally Posted by moonriver

Back after my eight days on the road. And I lost 3.8 lbs!!!

Extra credit for staying on plan while traveling!! Good job!

Here, down 2 pounds -- already mourning the slow disappearance of strawberries (what will I do all winter when I can't go get a container of strawberries every other day? TJ's frozen berries are fine for a slushy, but just not the same . . . )

[Violet_Dream]

Good Morning! R2VLCD17 here and I'm down .4! I opened a new bottle of Intermountain hhcg pellets that I bought from Netrition recently last night. I had been using the same bottle that I bought in June when I did my first round and even though the bottle says it's good for a 40-day supply - it definitely lasted well beyond that. My first round was forty-nine days and it's lasted well beyond sixty. I was wondering if I was ever going to use it all up. I didn't experience any hunger or cravings on my first round and have been doing fine on this one so far until last night. I was craving cheese omelettes for some weird reason, so I opened a new bottle and voila! - the hunger and cravings went away.

Congratulations to everyone and make it a great day!

[porkfatrules]

Good morning LCF!!!!

Down another 2.5 pounds -- what a great way to start the day!

Happy losing, everyone!

[Emi]

Good morning!!!!

R4P2D6

Down 1.8 lbs!!!! for a total of 11.5 .... I'm 0.2 below my stabilized weight and 1.8 from my LDW from last round!!!

Loving my chicken and cabbage soup made with spices, beef bouillon, and hot sauce... it's getting chilly up here and it makes for "comfort" eating!!!

Hope everyone has a great day!!!!

[Emi]

Originally Posted by porkfatrules

Good morning LCF!!!!

Down another 2.5 pounds -- what a great way to start the day!

Happy losing, everyone!

WTG!!!!

[Emi]

Originally Posted by Violet_Dream

Good Morning! R2VLCD17 here and I'm down .4! I opened a new bottle of Intermountain hhcg pellets that I bought from Netrition recently last night. I had been using the same bottle that I bought in June when I did my first round and even though the bottle says it's good for a 40-day supply - it definitely lasted well beyond that. My first round was forty-nine days and it's lasted well beyond sixty. I was wondering if I was ever going to use it all up. I didn't experience any hunger or cravings on my first round and have been doing fine on this one so far until last night. I was craving cheese omelettes for some weird reason, so I opened a new bottle and voila! - the hunger and cravings went away.

Congratulations to everyone and make it a great day!

Great job!!!!

This is my fourth round.. my past three were with rx nasal spray.. this is my first on hhcg and I was really scared it wouldn't work as well ... but my losses are the same... the reason I mention... I'm using intermountain pellets and I LOVE them..... EASY!!!! Also, I order from Netrition and they got here in no time... good to know about the new bottle!

[1moretry]

Originally Posted by moonriver

Back after my eight days on the road. And I lost 3.8 lbs!!! Was pretty worried because I was in a place where I couldn't cook and finding "clean" protein was tough. I had: rotisserie chicken a couple of times, thawed frozen chicken from Wal Mart, a restaurant filet, some chicken wings (not breaded) but managed to not overeat and was pleasantly surprised this morning.

I've got about six more days this round and then on to P3.

Have a good day everyone!

Good job!

Originally Posted by Emi

Down 1.0 today!!!! I'll take it!

Had a great "steak sub" for dinner last night... thinly sliced lean steak cooked with seasonings and onions.. placed on a melba toast w/mustard!

Stay strong everyone!!!!

KUTGW!

Originally Posted by Marocka

VLCD63, 189.0, I also have a .2 loss to report! I am .6 under LIW...... **wiggleroom**!! YAY! Tomorrow is day of P3!

Hope you have as good an experience on P3 as you have been having on P2! KUTGW!

Originally Posted by soontobesexy'ntx

after this last weekends "binge" my offical weightloss is 2.5 lbs so thats .31... lbs a day not great but I'll take it!
plan for the day
brekkie
Apple
lunch
beef andonion soup
snack
orange
supper
greenie salad w/ red wine ving

I don't see a protein in your supper. Is that intentional?

Originally Posted by Kendrid Spirit

Down 1.2. Lost a total of 11.2 lbs my first week of VLCD.

Bring it day 8! The weather here in Texas has finally cooled off enough to take a walk or bike ride so I will be out enjoying the weather with my boys. Not going to overdo it because I have not been very active prior to beginning this protocol...all that is going to change once I am not carrying around this extra weight though!

Kendra
VLCD7 141/129.8/117 (So happy to see 120's again)

You're doing great. KUTGW! I still have a ways to go before I see 120s again, but it's still possible for this round. I haven't been below 132 since 1993!

Originally Posted by jabbok

congrats to everyone who had losses this morning, hang in there for everyone who stayed the same or even had a bit of a gain it will come off.

I will be in P3 tomorrow and can't wait, I was down .6 this morning so I have some wiggle room.

Wiggle room is good! I hope you have a good experience in P3. I'll be over there in two weeks from tomorrow.

Originally Posted by porkfatrules

Here, down 2 pounds -- already mourning the slow disappearance of strawberries (what will I do all winter when I can't go get a container of strawberries every other day? TJ's frozen berries are fine for a slushy, but just not the same . . . )

I know what you mean about fresh strawberries. I can still get them here, but they aren't as good and the price keeps inching upward. Good loss!

Originally Posted by Violet_Dream

Good Morning! R2VLCD17 here and I'm down .4!

KUTGW!

Originally Posted by porkfatrules

Good morning LCF!!!!

Down another 2.5 pounds -- what a great way to start the day!

Happy losing, everyone!

I have never seen that kind of loss in one day. A great start, indeed!

Originally Posted by Emi

Good morning!!!!

R4P2D6

Down 1.8 lbs!!!! for a total of 11.5 .... I'm 0.2 below my stabilized weight and 1.8 from my LDW from last round!!!

Loving my chicken and cabbage soup made with spices, beef bouillon, and hot sauce... it's getting chilly up here and it makes for "comfort" eating!!!

Hope everyone has a great day!!!!

Good job! KUTGW!


Checking in with a 0.4 loss this morning and have my eye on my minigoal of 132, which is only days away. Have a great day everyone!

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Good morning all (ya'll)
4.7 lbs down so .5222.... lbs a day slow but steady wins the race..
(did you ever think we could call 1/2 a lb a day slow???)
yes no protein w/ supper is intentional. I eat 7 oz with lunch then none with supper (helps me make it thru the day)

[catjrow3]

Great job ladies, looking like some nice losses today!!

[Kendrid Spirit]

I was so afraid when I was 129.8 that I would see 13something again but I am down another 1 lb. I was very active yesterday and wondered how it would affect me. I did not season or salt the one meal I ate. I just was not hungry. Can that be because I was using fat stores and did not need too? I knew I needed some protein so I forced myself to eat some raw ground 96% lean buffalo and I slept great, have no soreness, or light headed-ness. I plan to make myself eat today on a regular schedule but it has been difficult. I don't crave or like fruit or starches (I don't even know what a melba stick is). I do not feel weak or fatigued so think I am doing OK and it is working for me. Love to hear your thoughts, criticism (constructive of course), opinions...

Here is my results from first week:

Kendra
Load1: 138.6
Load2: 141.0
VLCD1: 139.6
VLCD2: 138.6
VLCD3: 136.0
VLCD4: 134.2 TOM
VLCD5: 132.0 TOM
VLCD6: 131.0 TOM
VLCD7: 129.8 TOM
VLCD8: 128.8 TOM

Today is VLCD9

Menu Plan for today:
B: Yerba Mate w/Stevia
S: 2 Radishes
L: Raw 96% lean ground buffalo
S: Sauerkraut
D: Raw scallops in lime juice <---a favorite

[Violet_Dream]

Originally Posted by Emi

Great job!!!!

This is my fourth round.. my past three were with rx nasal spray.. this is my first on hhcg and I was really scared it wouldn't work as well ... but my losses are the same... the reason I mention... I'm using intermountain pellets and I LOVE them..... EASY!!!! Also, I order from Netrition and they got here in no time... good to know about the new bottle!

Yes, Intermountain hhcg pellets are the best in my opinion! I've never used the drops and don't have a reason to. Glad you like them! My old bottle was still good because they have a shelf life of two years, but it was time for a new bottle and I got well beyond my money's worth from the first bottle. For me, they really do kill my hunger and cravings.

Congratulations on your loss!

[moonriver]

Checking in with a .6 loss and unfortunately I feel like poop!! Sinus drip and blah.

Hope everyone has a good day and well done on your losses.

[Kirbydale]

Hello! Tomorrow is day two of loading for me. I had a very successful round earlier this summer. I felt I was in the right place now to do a second round.

Kirby

[Violet_Dream]

Good Morning everyone! Down a pound and in the 190's. My goal is 165 on this round and getting back to 140 is my ultimate goal. Congratulations to everyone and make it a great day!

[1moretry]

Originally Posted by Kendrid Spirit

I was so afraid when I was 129.8 that I would see 13something again but I am down another 1 lb. I was very active yesterday and wondered how it would affect me. I did not season or salt the one meal I ate. I just was not hungry. Can that be because I was using fat stores and did not need too? I knew I needed some protein so I forced myself to eat some raw ground 96% lean buffalo and I slept great, have no soreness, or light headed-ness. I plan to make myself eat today on a regular schedule but it has been difficult. I don't crave or like fruit or starches (I don't even know what a melba stick is). I do not feel weak or fatigued so think I am doing OK and it is working for me. Love to hear your thoughts, criticism (constructive of course), opinions...

Here is my results from first week:

Kendra
Load1: 138.6
Load2: 141.0
VLCD1: 139.6
VLCD2: 138.6
VLCD3: 136.0
VLCD4: 134.2 TOM
VLCD5: 132.0 TOM
VLCD6: 131.0 TOM
VLCD7: 129.8 TOM
VLCD8: 128.8 TOM

Today is VLCD9

Menu Plan for today:
B: Yerba Mate w/Stevia
S: 2 Radishes
L: Raw 96% lean ground buffalo
S: Sauerkraut
D: Raw scallops in lime juice <---a favorite

If you are trying to eliminate salt, you might want to check the label on that sauerkraut. Even the low-sodium kind has some salt and the regular sauerkraut has a lot of salt, in my experience. Nice loss!

Originally Posted by moonriver

Checking in with a .6 loss and unfortunately I feel like poop!! Sinus drip and blah.

Hope everyone has a good day and well done on your losses.

Nice loss. Hope you feel better soon!

Originally Posted by Kirbydale

Hello! Tomorrow is day two of loading for me. I had a very successful round earlier this summer. I felt I was in the right place now to do a second round.

Kirby

It really does help to wait until the time feels right, or at least I know it helped me! I am having a much smoother round this time than I did on my first one and I think being in the right frame of mind is half of it.

Checking in with no change today, but ate cod for dinner yesterday and it was way too salty, so I think this is water retention. If so, the scale should show it over the next two days.

My husband has asked to be allowed to eat the rest of the cod I have on hand, and he is welcome to it! It used to taste sweet to me and now I can't stand the salt in it. My tastes HAVE changed over time on this program, and this is one of those changes.

[Emi]

Originally Posted by moonriver

Checking in with a .6 loss and unfortunately I feel like poop!! Sinus drip and blah.

Hope everyone has a good day and well done on your losses.

Hope you feel better!!! Eat some chicken and broth!

[Emi]

Originally Posted by Violet_Dream

Good Morning everyone! Down a pound and in the 190's. My goal is 165 on this round and getting back to 140 is my ultimate goal. Congratulations to everyone and make it a great day!

Hello 190's.. WTG!!!

[Emi]

Originally Posted by 1moretry

My tastes HAVE changed over time on this program, and this is one of those changes.

MINE TOO!!! Although, I never use to be a sweet eater and now I am :blush:... I think because I went so long w/out it through my last 3 rounds?!?!

[Emi]

R4P2D7 down 1.2 for a total of 12.7!!!! I am 0.6 up from my LDW of last round and 1.4 under my stabilized maintenance weight that I've been maintaining for 6 months (until the last month of summer vacation and loading)!!!

Have a great day!!!!

[porkfatrules]

Hi all --

I had a slip yesterday -- it was a Corn Nut disaster! Those things are like heroin, I swear! I bought a package from Whole Foods for my son, who loves salty/crunchy things. Well, guess who else loves salty/crunchy things? Yes, that would be me. I ate "just one" -- and that led to me eating almost the whole container . . .I woke up from a Corn Nut trance like one of those winos lying in the alley wondering why she is wearing her underwear on her head.

The good news: it's clean -- nothing but corn, oil, and salt.
The bad news: Corn's not protocol, oil is for SURE not protocol, my estimate is 600 calories of damage.

I did penance by drinking an extra 50 ounces of water last night and skipping dinner, and today I'm still down a pound! If the dreaded two-day effect doesn't appear, I may have dodged the bullet!

Note to self: NEVER buy those again!

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Good morning all
no weight change today but its my fault!
i have to eat supper out of the "snack" bar @ college
last night I had mixed veggie salad w/ 1 HB egg
and was craving some meat so all they had was a Ham and swiss lunchable
totally off plan but :blush:
no loss but no gain either!

[dbunny]

Joining you all starting Saturday! Load Sat and Sun, then VLCD1 on Monday. Can't wait to get back to no fuss eating. I like the routine Will do a 28 day round minimum. Last one was 40 days, with a 30 pound loss.... Looking for another 40-45 pounds off over 2 rounds...

[Kendrid Spirit]

Originally Posted by porkfatrules

I had a slip yesterday -- it was a Corn Nut disaster! Those things are like heroin, I swear! I bought a package from Whole Foods for my son, who loves salty/crunchy things. Well, guess who else loves salty/crunchy things? Yes, that would be me. I ate "just one" -- and that led to me eating almost the whole container . . .I woke up from a Corn Nut trance like one of those winos lying in the alley wondering why she is wearing her underwear on her head.

Primetime Nightline had a special on last night that validated a therapists in her treatment of eating disorders. Yes, food can be more addictive than drugs and alcohol and the difference with those are you can decide not to be around alcohol and drugs whereas you have to eat something. When making that decision to what to put in your mouth for nutrition it gets complicated to work through that addiction. They did a brain scan on the therapists while she sipped a milkshake and her brain (addiction and craving regions) lit up like crazy. She had not had sugar in 18 years and said that she got really ill that night and will never take a bite of chocolate or sugar again. I watched Fathead the movie and learned to appreciate the mechanisms in the body that lead to cravings for more poor food choices and their snowball effect.

Stay strong and get back on protocol, you can do it. Just say no to corn nuts

Best wishes,

Kendra

[porkfatrules]

Originally Posted by Kendrid Spirit

Primetime Nightline had a special on last night that validated a therapists in her treatment of eating disorders. Yes, food can be more addictive than drugs and alcohol and the difference with those are you can decide not to be around alcohol and drugs whereas you have to eat something. When making that decision to what to put in your mouth for nutrition it gets complicated to work through that addiction. They did a brain scan on the therapists while she sipped a milkshake and her brain (addiction and craving regions) lit up like crazy. She had not had sugar in 18 years and said that she got really ill that night and will never take a bite of chocolate or sugar again. I watched Fathead the movie and learned to appreciate the mechanisms in the body that lead to cravings for more poor food choices and their snowball effect.

I totally believe in this phenomenon. This is why, even on traditional non-HCG LCing, staying on plan begets more staying on plan (and the reverse). You can be cruising along, losing weight eating steak/salad/bacon/chicken etc. etc., and one chocolate chip cookie can suddenly turn into a four month backslide. There is some kind of physiological and emotional reaction to these foods (whatever your trigger is . . . whether it's Nacho Doritos or jellybeans or your mom's mashed potatoes) that is really powerful.

My new bumper sticker: "CORN NUTS ARE EVIL!"

[MaryMouse49]

Congrats to all the losers. I lost 2 pounds since last week down to 163, trying to get to 158 before vacation and leave 158-160 window while on p3 which starts next week. I do have a question, does anyone eat the eas carb control bars you can buy at grocery store while on vacation, was hoping to pack something, to keep eating out less costly.

thanks, Mary

[Kendrid Spirit]

Originally Posted by porkfatrules

I totally believe in this phenomenon. This is why, even on traditional non-HCG LCing, staying on plan begets more staying on plan (and the reverse). You can be cruising along, losing weight eating steak/salad/bacon/chicken etc. etc., and one chocolate chip cookie can suddenly turn into a four month backslide. There is some kind of physiological and emotional reaction to these foods (whatever your trigger is . . . whether it's Nacho Doritos or jellybeans or your mom's mashed potatoes) that is really powerful.

My new bumper sticker: "CORN NUTS ARE EVIL!"

I am lucky not to have a sweet tooth or care for bread, potatoes, starches or processed foods at all. My addiction.....cheese. I know luckyyyyyyy! I do understand and feel for those that have the addiction to the really bad stuff. I do like having red wine and occasionally gin (or other clear liquors) but I hope to really moderate those once I get to my goal weight. Again lucky I don't care for beer either. I think it is the movie Fathead that has a great lesson on how the body reacts and stores fat and then continues to make you crave and eat more sugars and starches. It can be streamed through Netflix or viewed on Hulu I think. Great documentary.

Corn Nuts are Evil...I love it!

Kendra
VLCD9 down .8
141/128/117

[Violet_Dream]

Originally Posted by Emi

R4P2D7 down 1.2 for a total of 12.7!!!! I am 0.6 up from my LDW of last round and 1.4 under my stabilized maintenance weight that I've been maintaining for 6 months (until the last month of summer vacation and loading)!!!

Have a great day!!!!

Congratulations! I love your avatar.

[Wife of a Pilot]

Hi Ladies,

Just wanted to put in my update as I've not had time to post all week. R1P2D (do I count ALL days since loading or count the day since I began P2)
So far I'm down 11lbs since starting P2 on 8/31. This week has been slow but steady but in a stall as of this morning. I am still proud but kinda feel like i'm missing the beginnings somewhere. Such as...

what veggies can I have and NOT have again ?
what size melba toast ?
I'm really seasoning things up a bit, is it too much ?
Should I replace meat with eggs this early on?
what cam I take for constipation ?

Am I thinking too much ?

A VIQ ( very important question) ... I have been stating " i've lost a certain amount in a certain amount of days. But should I only count the days that P2 started? I am trying to sort my daily average. I think all the information overload the past 11 days is starting to pull me away from the very basics.

Reason why I have so many questions is because between 1954 and now, there was no coke zero, health food stores offering so many items i've never heard of, no soy milk, none of the mix of seasonings you find in 1 jar now, so many items that you can get now that are low fat, low sugar etc.. that Dr. Simeon never knew about as they didnt exist. So.. how do you find variety without jeopardizing the consumption that he intended you have ? Yes, the easiest answer would be, just stay very basic as he created. However, what if it is ok to use alot of these new millineum products ? Back in 54 we didn't have computers at home to learn so much. There was no google etc. So what is the best way to proceed ? Do we need to investigate the make-up of each item to compare it to what he allowed ? Yes this is deep but I'm one of those persons that wants to know it all and get the best out of it.

I think I'm thinking too hard

[Emi]

Good Morning!

R4P2D8 a 0.6 loss today... knew it was going to slow down at some point .. don't get me wrong, I'm happy about the loss.. I was just loving those first week losses!!!! So.. now I'm back to my LDW of last round.. anything after today is NEW numbers!!!

Have a great day everyone!!!