Officially started ...

bkm · 11-09-2011, 05:11 PM

I saw my doctor for my initial appt. today, and set up my time plan.

I will "load" Saturday and Sunday, then start P2 Monday (11/14). Wednesday is my first acupuncture appointment. I start the hcg drops on Saturday, along with drops to eliminate muscle loss (arginine etc.).

I had my official starting weight today - 148.8# - not too awfully far from my personal weight of 145 (the official weight was at 2PM, fully dressed with shoes, and having eaten - my weight is first thing in the morning, undressed, and no food/drink). I also had a metabolic test - don't believe the numbers (supposedly I can eat 1400 calories/day and maintain - I eat far fewer ...) - but I do think the comparison numbers at the end will be helpful - I'll see if I've increased my metabolism.

The diet is going to be a challenge - I am so used to not worrying about the fat content of food. Need to figure out what to carry for food to DisneyWorld Tuesday - has to fit comfortably in my purse - will need both meals and at least one snack. And it'll take some getting used to no half-and-half in my coffee ... at least I have some of the stevia (packets and drops) coming in. I do find the apple for a snack a really nice treat - typically I avoid most fruit, and apples are the hardest to turn down. I'm planning on at least 1 apple per day.

I am excited - I'm so looking forward to getting rid of my belly and heavy thighs!

beachagain · 11-09-2011, 05:47 PM

and the very best of luck to you and an AWESOME round!

Stevie Renee · 11-09-2011, 05:51 PM

Welcome Bonnie

I did Disney last year on P2. I brought in lean steak, sliced cucumbers and strawberries with a small ice pack. Very doable

And not to be a bad influence, but many posters still use cream or half & half with success.

Do you have a game plan for Thanksgiving?

bkm · 11-10-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by beachagain

and the very best of luck to you and an AWESOME round!

Thanks Cristen!

bkm · 11-10-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

Welcome Bonnie

I did Disney last year on P2. I brought in lean steak, sliced cucumbers and strawberries with a small ice pack. Very doable

And not to be a bad influence, but many posters still use cream or half & half with success.

Do you have a game plan for Thanksgiving?

Thanks Stevie. Sliced cucumbers is a good idea, most of the vegetables don't travel well ... And the lean steak - I guess I need to start studying the recipes and figure out simple ways to do the meats.

Thanksgiving will be a lobster tail (no drawn butter) and maybe asparagus - it'll be reasonably simple to make my husband a nice meal around this ...

bkm · 11-11-2011, 06:10 AM

Tomorrow is my first "load" day - I assume this is the P1 phase? Today is grocery day - apples are on my list! I don't understand the reasoning for the foods, the protein makes sense and the reduced fat - but what is the purpose of only 1 allowed vegetable at a meal? and the 2 pieces of melba toast? and the 2 fruits?

The link for the Pounds and Inches doesn't work, but I did look it up and have pretty much read it - some of it I can make sense of, some of it ???

But whatever, I am following the diet with no deviations! Pulled out some "winter" clothes yesterday and some of favorites are still too snug - looking forward to being able to wear them again - kind of like a shopping spree but with no money-outlay!

shelbyla · 11-11-2011, 12:40 PM

All of the "phases" were invented by Kevin Trudeau. The P1 phase is NOT the loading (that's actually part of P2) but a detox diet that he recommends for 3-12 weeks before starting. Most people skip that "phase" and just go right to Phase 2.

11-09-2011, 05:11 PM	#1
bkm Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 372 Gallery: bkm Stats: 200/130/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/1994	Officially started ... I saw my doctor for my initial appt. today, and set up my time plan. I will "load" Saturday and Sunday, then start P2 Monday (11/14). Wednesday is my first acupuncture appointment. I start the hcg drops on Saturday, along with drops to eliminate muscle loss (arginine etc.). I had my official starting weight today - 148.8# - not too awfully far from my personal weight of 145 (the official weight was at 2PM, fully dressed with shoes, and having eaten - my weight is first thing in the morning, undressed, and no food/drink). I also had a metabolic test - don't believe the numbers (supposedly I can eat 1400 calories/day and maintain - I eat far fewer ...) - but I do think the comparison numbers at the end will be helpful - I'll see if I've increased my metabolism. The diet is going to be a challenge - I am so used to not worrying about the fat content of food. Need to figure out what to carry for food to DisneyWorld Tuesday - has to fit comfortably in my purse - will need both meals and at least one snack. And it'll take some getting used to no half-and-half in my coffee ... at least I have some of the stevia (packets and drops) coming in. I do find the apple for a snack a really nice treat - typically I avoid most fruit, and apples are the hardest to turn down. I'm planning on at least 1 apple per day. I am excited - I'm so looking forward to getting rid of my belly and heavy thighs! __________________ BONNIE 5'7" - 68 years old I've been low-carbing since 01/01/1994 (weighed >200#) - reached my goal weight in 1995 (125#) - maintained with a few blips (gaining up to 160#) along the way - lost weight on HCG but hated the no-fat! - seem to be maintaining comfortably with IF and loving it! ...

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11-09-2011, 05:47 PM	#2
beachagain Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,023 Gallery: beachagain Stats: Goal!!! WOE: low/good carbs & hhcg Start Date: re-September 2006	and the very best of luck to you and an AWESOME round!

11-09-2011, 05:51 PM	#3
Stevie Renee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,582 Gallery: Stevie Renee Start Date: July 2000	Welcome Bonnie I did Disney last year on P2. I brought in lean steak, sliced cucumbers and strawberries with a small ice pack. Very doable And not to be a bad influence, but many posters still use cream or half & half with success. Do you have a game plan for Thanksgiving?

11-11-2011, 06:10 AM	#6
bkm Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 372 Gallery: bkm Stats: 200/130/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/1994	Tomorrow is my first "load" day - I assume this is the P1 phase? Today is grocery day - apples are on my list! I don't understand the reasoning for the foods, the protein makes sense and the reduced fat - but what is the purpose of only 1 allowed vegetable at a meal? and the 2 pieces of melba toast? and the 2 fruits? The link for the Pounds and Inches doesn't work, but I did look it up and have pretty much read it - some of it I can make sense of, some of it ??? But whatever, I am following the diet with no deviations! Pulled out some "winter" clothes yesterday and some of favorites are still too snug - looking forward to being able to wear them again - kind of like a shopping spree but with no money-outlay!

11-11-2011, 12:40 PM	#7
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	All of the "phases" were invented by Kevin Trudeau. The P1 phase is NOT the loading (that's actually part of P2) but a detox diet that he recommends for 3-12 weeks before starting. Most people skip that "phase" and just go right to Phase 2.