Hcg Rogues and Alternatives, week of 10/7

[minimonkey]

Well, whatever else the day brings... I am DOWN 1.2 lbs Oh, please let this be the beginning of the end of this stall!!!!

It's fat fast again for me -- and probably for as long as the losses continue.

Quite hungry this morning -- hope this one meal manages to satisfy -- I am on the road all day and won't eat again today. I'll end up in the 1000 calorie range, and that's fine ... that does the trick in most cases. Fat calories add up quickly!

[minimonkey]

Hexa -- your losses this round are astounding!!! Yahoo, woman!

Thanks again to everyone for being so supportive during this whole mess I'm in ... it's greatly appreciated.

[tay65]

mini, all that drama wouldn't do anyone good. I hope you can get it settled & soon. And, you sent the fairy my way!!!
I have lost 3.4 lbs today!!!! Grand total for 42vlcd's is 21 lbs!!!! I'm so happy!!!!! This is the lowest so far! I think the attempt at P3 helped me.

[minimonkey]

Tay -- that's terrific!!! Sometimes a p3 break can do that -- speed up losses later

Good call going back on the drops.

[catjrow3]

Well, just my luck, my weight went up again this morning 1 lb. Must just be a normal fluctuation, cuz I did not eat badly or do anything different, so guess I will have to hope for 140s tomorrow then!! I was so hoping for today!!!

Minimo... I am glad you had a drop today and hope things settle out for you soon!!!

Carrie, boo!! Of course, no new decade today.... Maybe tomorrow!! I seem to be doing this up/down thing, so maybe its part of the new "pattern" I am going to try to stay positive and see it through for tomorrow!!!

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by CherylB

SORRY! In advance, for all the multi-quotes and comments. This is going to be a long one, then I'm going to cave into my sleep drugs (which I just swallowed.)



YEP!



Do what you have to do and just settle into that decision. You second guess yourself so much, Mini. It's tortuous just to watch from the sidelines! I don't want to see you writhing in discomfort. It's okay! It's okay. Be kind to yourself. Give yourself room to move. We love you!



I don't think it's just splenda because I use that liquid Ez Sweetz all the time with no ill-effect. But there must be some ingredient in the DaVinci syrups that has just grown to bother me. It didn't use to in the beginning. Maybe it got worse when I began making my own flavored coffee creamers. That can be a heavy load! I was doing 2:1 rations on the LWC and the syrup. I'll cut it back some when I make the new batch, preparing for Atkins on Saturday.

These emoticons are just not cutting it. I want to hug you so bad! I've heard it said that skinny people never drink diet soda's or eat diet plates when they go out to eat, etc. Maybe the whole dieting mentality is a disease in itself!



WOW! Nice whoosh, Star! Pass that fairy along now. Don't be stingy! I think I could eat a vegetarian lifestyle but only if I could have eggs and dairy. Without cheese, eggs and cream, it would be ROUGH.

It's really late and the sleep drugs are going to be kicking in. Then I can't be held accountable for what I say (or type) so I must depart for now. I love you ladies and I want to support you in any way that I can. Please keep your eyes on the bigger picture! The horizon is a heck of a long way ahead of us, and to be honest, we never get there. It's always "out there"! But that's okay because we have it to shoot for. Like the stars in the sky! We can't count them or own them but we can enjoy them as though they were our own.

See? I need to sign off now. Good night! Sweetest of dreams and may the whoosh fairy visit us all during the night.

[minimonkey]

Cathy -- sorry about the bump up -- boy do I know about those fluctuations, and they are frustrating!

Just keep eating well, and the weight will come off -- sometimes it takes its own sweet time doing it, though... hmph!!

[dazygyrl]

well, shoot, cathy...i know how that feels too...just gotta roll with it and wait for your bod to what it needs to do...can't force anything and worrying and getting upset won't help or change anything either...so, best to say..huh, well..ok whatever...and hope for a better day tomorrow.

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

I was a vegetarian for many years too, and my body also hated it. I'd still prefer to be veggie if I could, but I seem to need some animal protein. I am a big animal lover, and it is hard for me to reconcile being a part of the meat-food-consumer chain

Plus, truth be told, I like veggie food better -- but it does tend to be pretty carb heavy.

I had some Kale Chips yesterday from Whole Foods (Well, I only had a taste because of the diet) and it was AWESOME. Yummy. One of my new vegan foods.

I also brought some FF 100? Coconut water from Whole Foods. It is good for electrolyte replacement. Since I am working out I think that will be good for me. Tired today and I need to do cardio. It seems like after weight training day the next day is a down day for me.

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Well, whatever else the day brings... I am DOWN 1.2 lbs Oh, please let this be the beginning of the end of this stall!!!!

It's fat fast again for me -- and probably for as long as the losses continue.

Quite hungry this morning -- hope this one meal manages to satisfy -- I am on the road all day and won't eat again today. I'll end up in the 1000 calorie range, and that's fine ... that does the trick in most cases. Fat calories add up quickly!

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Well, just my luck, my weight went up again this morning 1 lb. Must just be a normal fluctuation, cuz I did not eat badly or do anything different, so guess I will have to hope for 140s tomorrow then!! I was so hoping for today!!!

Minimo... I am glad you had a drop today and hope things settle out for you soon!!!

Carrie, boo!! Of course, no new decade today.... Maybe tomorrow!! I seem to be doing this up/down thing, so maybe its part of the new "pattern" I am going to try to stay positive and see it through for tomorrow!!!

It will stablize. Maybe you can go over your food dairy and the times you are eating.

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by tay65

mini, all that drama wouldn't do anyone good. I hope you can get it settled & soon. And, you sent the fairy my way!!!
I have lost 3.4 lbs today!!!! Grand total for 42vlcd's is 21 lbs!!!! I'm so happy!!!!! This is the lowest so far! I think the attempt at P3 helped me.

That's awesome.

[ChaseMama]

HEXA - I too am a former vegetarian/vegan. Ethically, Environmentally, overall health were my reasons. However, I just felt lethargic all the time and gained almost 30 pounds. I thought if I stuck to it that it would all work out. Those that write vegan books and say if you follow this the weight will just fall off either have a great metabolism or are just flat out lying. It bothers me to eat this way. I spend more money to get food from a local farm instead of buying factory farmed beef and chicken. I am broke but my mind is eased a bit.

Way to go on the losses MINI and TAY!!

Cathy - You will drop and then some, I am sure of it!! Hang in there!

I did finally get my WHOOSH! Down 1.6 today. YAY!

Have a great day ladies!

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Hexa -- your losses this round are astounding!!! Yahoo, woman!

Thanks again to everyone for being so supportive during this whole mess I'm in ... it's greatly appreciated.

I think it's the exercise. I am dreading giving this B12 injection. The injection is painless but looking at the needle is just TERRIFYING

We are with you mini. You have friends here

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Cathy -- sorry about the bump up -- boy do I know about those fluctuations, and they are frustrating!

Just keep eating well, and the weight will come off -- sometimes it takes its own sweet time doing it, though... hmph!!

[HexaTheAmazon]

[QUOTE=ChaseMama;15164639]HEXA - I too am a former vegetarian/vegan. Ethically, Environmentally, overall health were my reasons. However, I just felt lethargic all the time and gained almost 30 pounds. I thought if I stuck to it that it would all work out. Those that write vegan books and say if you follow this the weight will just fall off either have a great metabolism or are just flat out lying. It bothers me to eat this way. I spend more money to get food from a local farm instead of buying factory farmed beef and chicken. I am broke but my mind is eased a bit.

Way to go on the losses MINI and TAY!!

congrats on the Whoosh Thanks for the information. In fact, I actually lost weight on the vegan diet and lost my Vitamin D also

[catjrow3]

Thanks Ladies, I will just see what tomorrow brings. It did this to me a few days ago, up 1.4 for no reason, and the next day was down 2.6 so I am hoping this will be case today too, up 1, down 2 tomorrow!! right??? LOL I hope so, cuz I want the darn 140s!! Thanks for all the support ladies!!

Carrie, I tried your version of the OMM chocolate... OMG!! New fav there! I swear its like devils food cake!! YUMMO!!

[tay65]

Thanks everyone! I know it'll slow down but I'm enjoying this!

[DisneyPrincess]

Decided not to weigh after all and I got busy with the kids so I forgot all about it anyways.
I'm exhausted. I'm debating a slight ramp up until post marathon starting tomorrow instead of Saturday. I don't want to be too carb deprived for the race. I know everything I consume will be used during the 26.2 miles, but I hate to see this hard work come to a halt you know? I Just ate a huge lunch and am done for the day except maybe some tea and coffee. Going to weigh my options and decide this evening

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

Decided not to weigh after all and I got busy with the kids so I forgot all about it anyways.
I'm exhausted. I'm debating a slight ramp up until post marathon starting tomorrow instead of Saturday. I don't want to be too carb deprived for the race. I know everything I consume will be used during the 26.2 miles, but I hate to see this hard work come to a halt you know? I Just ate a huge lunch and am done for the day except maybe some tea and coffee. Going to weigh my options and decide this evening

You know your body. Whatever you decide is good.

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Okay -- wow -- I think my roommate has been reading my posts here--- if not, there are a lot of weird coincidences going on. I hope I am wrong.

And we have major drama unfolding over here, and I don't know that I have anything left in me to handle it.... I could use prayers right now, from those of you who are inclined to pray....

I'm glad to hear you say it was better by the end of the night but I will pray, Mini. You know what I'll be praying for, don't you?

Originally Posted by dazygyrl

good morning!

thank you, paula. that means so much.

mini....i will be thinking of you as begin a new day and hope that roommate drama can cease or change for the better! hang in there!

cheryl...hope you have a fabulous day! hope your family day escapes the rain! and i gotta ask...i have wondered ever since you first talked about it....WHAT is a Jack & Jill party? best i could come up with was a boy/girl party....LOL!!

cathy...i HOPE you get to see a new decade today.

i'm sorry for those i missed...i am *terrible* with personals so i shouldn't even bother and just give every one a woohoo and a where needed....hope you ALL have a great day!

P2 going well here. today i am having a planned lunch date with a friend that i planned before my sudden urge to do a P2. going to go with subway salad. can't be too detrimental. it will probably be all i have for the day.

noah's good. an easy treatment tomorrow, then his big one next week. our pastor booked a band to hold a benefit concert and supper for noah/us on the 19th. unbeknownst to him, that is his big treatment weekend, so we won't be able to attend the concert. but may try and set up computers to skype in and say hey. will have to see how it goes.

You're the second person to ask me that today! I thought it was a common term. It's a wedding shower for both the bride and groom. They are both going to be out here for a brief period of time so my sister decided to seize the moment and throw them a big party.

Thanks for wishing the rain away! So far it's just gloomy but not too bad.

What terrible timing! I wish you and Noah could attend the benefit concert! What a wonderful thing for your pastor to do for all of you. I really hope you can attend. Maybe it won't be as difficult as the last few "big ones" were.

And you are not terrible at personals. This was a great post!

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by HexaTheAmazon

Down 1.4 pounds. Yesterday was weight training and cardio. Today I am tired but still going to the gym later because if I don't I am sure my loss will not be as big tomorrow. Trying to move this thing along. Will do 1 or 2 day interruption Thanksgiving and then right back on the bandwagon.

Take care everyone and have a great day.

Nice drop, girlfriend! I love enjoying the holidays so I like your plan.

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Well, whatever else the day brings... I am DOWN 1.2 lbs Oh, please let this be the beginning of the end of this stall!!!!

It's fat fast again for me -- and probably for as long as the losses continue.

Quite hungry this morning -- hope this one meal manages to satisfy -- I am on the road all day and won't eat again today. I'll end up in the 1000 calorie range, and that's fine ... that does the trick in most cases. Fat calories add up quickly!

Yea Mini! You're getting Minnier all the time. You needed a jolt of good news today. I'm so glad you got it!

Originally Posted by tay65

mini, all that drama wouldn't do anyone good. I hope you can get it settled & soon. And, you sent the fairy my way!!!
I have lost 3.4 lbs today!!!! Grand total for 42vlcd's is 21 lbs!!!! I'm so happy!!!!! This is the lowest so far! I think the attempt at P3 helped me.

Yowser! That is HUGE! Your little refeed or interruption worked like magic for you. Now you'll be an advocate of refeeds! (See the thread that I posted long ago about them).

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Well, just my luck, my weight went up again this morning 1 lb. Must just be a normal fluctuation, cuz I did not eat badly or do anything different, so guess I will have to hope for 140s tomorrow then!! I was so hoping for today!!!

Minimo... I am glad you had a drop today and hope things settle out for you soon!!!

Carrie, boo!! Of course, no new decade today.... Maybe tomorrow!! I seem to be doing this up/down thing, so maybe its part of the new "pattern" I am going to try to stay positive and see it through for tomorrow!!!

I'm sorry, Cathy. I thought for sure you'd beat me to the new decade after my eggnog episode yesterday. The first time I weighed I was down 0.4 and that still kept me in the 70's. But then Bernice showed up before I'd eaten or drank anything and I reweighed. I was 169.6! Holy Toledo! Didn't expect that at all.

Don't be blue, Cathy. It will happen. Maybe you should go buy a quart of eggnog and have a liquid day! I didn't eat any solid food yesterday. Maybe that helped.

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by HexaTheAmazon

I had some Kale Chips yesterday from Whole Foods (Well, I only had a taste because of the diet) and it was AWESOME. Yummy. One of my new vegan foods.

I also brought some FF 100? Coconut water from Whole Foods. It is good for electrolyte replacement. Since I am working out I think that will be good for me. Tired today and I need to do cardio. It seems like after weight training day the next day is a down day for me.

I'm going to have to locate a Whole Foods near me. I don't know if we even have those in CT. I'd love to try those Kale chips. I've heard lots of people enjoy them and even make their own. I love kale in a sausage soup that I make when doing LC. Going to buy me some soon.

Never heard of that FF 100 either. Going to have to do some googling.

Originally Posted by ChaseMama

HEXA - I too am a former vegetarian/vegan. Ethically, Environmentally, overall health were my reasons. However, I just felt lethargic all the time and gained almost 30 pounds. I thought if I stuck to it that it would all work out. Those that write vegan books and say if you follow this the weight will just fall off either have a great metabolism or are just flat out lying. It bothers me to eat this way. I spend more money to get food from a local farm instead of buying factory farmed beef and chicken. I am broke but my mind is eased a bit.

Way to go on the losses MINI and TAY!!

Cathy - You will drop and then some, I am sure of it!! Hang in there!

I did finally get my WHOOSH! Down 1.6 today. YAY!

Have a great day ladies!

I'm growing more aware of how awful the conditions are for the livestock and how terrible it is to eat things with who-knows-what in them. (Antibiotics, hormones, and fed things that are unnatural to the animal.) I applaud you for spending more for better food options.

Originally Posted by HexaTheAmazon

I think it's the exercise. I am dreading giving this B12 injection. The injection is painless but looking at the needle is just TERRIFYING

We are with you mini. You have friends here

The dread is the hard part. Try not to look at it and just prepare the area, pull off the cap (with your eyes closed) and do it.

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Thanks Ladies, I will just see what tomorrow brings. It did this to me a few days ago, up 1.4 for no reason, and the next day was down 2.6 so I am hoping this will be case today too, up 1, down 2 tomorrow!! right??? LOL I hope so, cuz I want the darn 140s!! Thanks for all the support ladies!!

Carrie, I tried your version of the OMM chocolate... OMG!! New fav there! I swear its like devils food cake!! YUMMO!!

It sucks, Cathy. You didn't deserve it but it happened. Just stay strong and motor on.

I need to try those OMM's Dazy gave us the recipies for. I saved them!

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

Decided not to weigh after all and I got busy with the kids so I forgot all about it anyways.
I'm exhausted. I'm debating a slight ramp up until post marathon starting tomorrow instead of Saturday. I don't want to be too carb deprived for the race. I know everything I consume will be used during the 26.2 miles, but I hate to see this hard work come to a halt you know? I Just ate a huge lunch and am done for the day except maybe some tea and coffee. Going to weigh my options and decide this evening

My 2 cents: Feed thyself and prepare for the race. That's the most important thing right now.

[CherylB]

So, I'll be signing off for the rest of the day until I return later tonight from the party. Please pray that my videos and pics come out great! I really want to give them something that they will always cherish.

Have a great day!

[DisneyPrincess]

Thats kind of what I'm leaning towards Cheryl. I might start tomorrow evening at dinner and just carb up through the race. I'll have some post marathon as well. I just would hate to bonk because I'm not well fed. I'm just worried because carbs lead me down a BAD path and I can easily end up with another 4 days binge if I'm not careful. I'm going to have to really plan it. The good news is that we will be out of town so I won't be home to eat and eat

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by CherylB

So, I'll be signing off for the rest of the day until I return later tonight from the party. Please pray that my videos and pics come out great! I really want to give them something that they will always cherish.

Have a great day!

I bet it will be!

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by tay65

Thanks everyone! I know it'll slow down but I'm enjoying this!

Heck yeah enjoy it! Nice work

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Well, whatever else the day brings... I am DOWN 1.2 lbs Oh, please let this be the beginning of the end of this stall!!!!

It's fat fast again for me -- and probably for as long as the losses continue.

Quite hungry this morning -- hope this one meal manages to satisfy -- I am on the road all day and won't eat again today. I'll end up in the 1000 calorie range, and that's fine ... that does the trick in most cases. Fat calories add up quickly!

Woot! I bet that's just what you needed, I know my 2 pounds yesterday were a huge motivation. You are doing awesome despite all your road blocks

[DisneyPrincess]

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Thanks Ladies, I will just see what tomorrow brings. It did this to me a few days ago, up 1.4 for no reason, and the next day was down 2.6 so I am hoping this will be case today too, up 1, down 2 tomorrow!! right??? LOL I hope so, cuz I want the darn 140s!! Thanks for all the support ladies!!

Carrie, I tried your version of the OMM chocolate... OMG!! New fav there! I swear its like devils food cake!! YUMMO!!

Hey that's not a bad way to go!

[dazygyrl]

cathy...so glad you enjoyed the muffin...kind of nice to have a little chocolate heaven in the midst of the grueling P2....even if it is rather rogue.

thanks, cheryl...i would love to have him home by sat evening, but it's just not been the norm as all that vomiting during the night friday night just wipes him clear out and he literally passes out for nearly 24 hrs getting up only to pee...REGARDLESS i will still pray for an easy big treatment.

and ahhh, a wedding shower...never heard it referred to as a jack and jill party. sounds like fun!