Hcg Rogues and Alternatives 11/14

[dazygyrl]

cheryl....i used 4T daisy sour cream with 2T hellmann's mayo. all full fat of course. you can "season" this a couple ways. squirt some mustard in there and add ezsweet to taste for a faux "honey mustard" sauce. or i have some southwest seasoning mix that i added to it today. verrrry yummy. i just used on top of chicken. or you could dip veggies in it...or use it for a pork rind dip.

[CherylB]

Great idea! I may try it since I just bought a cooked rotisserie chicken today. Thanks! Hope you are feeling well. Will be praying this weekend for Noah and you to have a relatively good weekend. Really hoping you can make your benefit. (((HUGS)))

Just a reminder to also pray for Marie this Thursday as she has her cosmetic surgery! (OOOPS! Forgot what thread I was on. Marie doesn't post here. Pray anyway!)

[dazygyrl]

mmmm, that would be yummy on a rotisserie!!

i am feeling good! it's amazing how much better i feel with no veggies. will stick to occasional salads, me thinks....

yes...will be thinking of marie!!

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by tay65

Hey everyone! I'm up .5 today. I deserve it after my 'mess up' yesterday with the ice cream! Its ok though. I'm almost done with my round of 60 days. It went by fast.
My son woke up with a nasty cold and I've had the sneezes and runny nose for a while, but its not bad.
You all are doing great! KUTGW!

Down is always better than up At least you enjoyed your ice cream

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Hey Minimo, yep, its current... not sure I see what you see, but thanks anyway!! Hope your fat fast works out for you!!

Your before and after pictures are GREAT! Kudos to you

[CherylB]

Wow! I don't know if I've ever seen Cathy's before and after pics. What a change, Cathy! You don't look like you EVER were that big. I love your smile so much. You radiate happiness compared to your before pic. What a frown you had on! You can see the pain. What an inspiration you are. Many hugs to you. (I love that one of you in the blue outfit. I remember when you posted it and you look so dang cute.)

[minimonkey]

Oh, heck yeah, Hexa! My dreaded sister I absolutely love mine... I don't think I will ever go back! Talk about low maintenance hair -- I put in one solid day a month, and the rest of the time, zero maintenance -- and my hair always makes me happy -- no muss, no fuss, unless I want to fuss with it.

TOM is starting, so I was right about that. Given that, and the fact that I was seriously starving tonight, I went for a bit more food, and am coming in closer to the 1000 calories fat fast, which should still be just fine. If I don't see a good number come the weekend, when I will definitely be weighing, I may tighten it up some.. but I was losing on this before, and likely only stopped losing because of TOM...

I do seem to need a little more food those first couple of TOM days.

I'm putting yesterday's indulgences behind me, and just resuming my planned p2 EFGT plan as usual -- the weight will come off when it comes off.

I probably won't bother weighing this week, because the variations with TOM are always pretty significant .. so why mess with my head over it? As long as I stay on plan, there isn't any real risk in skipping a few scale days.

[minimonkey]

This next hair project will be somewhat time consuming ... I can't dye the bottom part of my hair, because it is synthetic extensions, which don't dye... so I have to replace them -- the really time consuming part (making the extensions) is done, though. I am going to take a crochet hook to them, but I will be doing that as I put them in.

It'll take a few days to get the whole thing done, but it will be worth it...

I can't wait to get going with it... I haven't had red hair in ages, and it'll be a nice, sassy change. I'm ready for some changes!

[DisneyPrincess]

Good morning. Starting strict today. Let's do this

[mdolph]

Morning!

Woosh Fairy paid me a visit, down 4 pounds overnight for a total of 6 down! I'm back in the 148s! My goal this round is 145 before Thanksgiving and then another 2 by the Saturday after. I could get there! Ultimately I'd love to see 139 and be done. I get lots of criticism about how thin I'm looking. My collar bone and ribs are getting pretty prominenet now and people are always commenting on that. I think I still have some belly fat to lose but of course no one lookst at that.

Mini-wow, what an undertaking! I can't wait to see what it looks like!

Cheryl, so you're doing adkins right now, right? I seriously love my adkins and think I will always stay somewhere on the spectrum of that plan. My body just doesn't like carbs (bloating, gas, tummy ache).

Anyway, better get moving. I've got a busy day ahead of me!

[dazygyrl]

good morning! down 0.2 from LDW. last day i'll do VLCD. then a bit higher cals tomorrow.

[paulabob]

Good morning ladies, great results!

Down another 1.4 of my weekend 4. So .6 over Saturday's weight - I'll take that!

[minimonkey]

Paula -- excellent, glad to hear it!

Melanie -- wow, that's an amazing whoosh!!!! I wish people in your life would just leave well enough alone ... hmph. I'm sure they are concerned, but they are also overbearing and nosy, and your body is your business ultimately. Glad you are so close to being done!

Dazy -- fantastic! You ARE done, and you are off to a great start with maintenance! You can always drop a few more later if you want to, but I'm pretty sure you don't need to lose another ounce.

[minimonkey]

I am bloaty and crampy this morning, and TOM hasn't really started -- it made a token gesture last night, but isn't rolling yet

Staying off the scale until that is well underway, which actually feels good.

Another EFGT day for me, 1000 ish calories.

My roommate was commenting last night that I don't seem to eat any more than she does, which is probably somewhat true at the moment.... I assured her that I do eat, just mainly in the mornings.

Will be interested to see what the scale says after TOM weight goes -- if the pattern holds, I may be in for a nice drop ... I hope.

[tay65]

Dazy, How many vlcd's have you done since your last dose? Are you eating only P2 foods? Sorry for so many ?'s, but I'm getting close to ending this round and you seem to be doing so well.

[minimonkey]

Melanie -- I can't wait to see how the hair turns out myself... I've had it a similar color before, so I know it works on me, but it's been a while....

[minimonkey]

Tay -- good for you for being close to the end of the round!

[star a.d.]

super tired this morning, but am now down 10 lbs since last tuesday. yay!

this round has been easier than the last one for me. I think I'm in the right headspace for it. I'd been writing off november as a no-fun-with-food month for a couple of weeks before I started, so it's been smoother sailing. or so I say so far...day one of week two.

mini, you'll post pics of the new red 'do, right?

[dazygyrl]

Originally Posted by tay65

Dazy, How many vlcd's have you done since your last dose? Are you eating only P2 foods? Sorry for so many ?'s, but I'm getting close to ending this round and you seem to be doing so well.

well, i'm pretty rogue here. i took all my doses at once yesterday. ate VLCD +100 cals yesterday (macro ratios showed 75% fat)...will do the same today. and then a bit hgher cals tomorrow and JUDDD after that. i'm eating more P3, i guess...although, i did have a breakfast burrito with a LC tortilla this morning. like i said...rogue!! also, keep in mind, i only did 11 days of P2. i call it my shorty-short round.

[catjrow3]

Originally Posted by HexaTheAmazon

Your before and after pictures are GREAT! Kudos to you

Originally Posted by CherylB

Wow! I don't know if I've ever seen Cathy's before and after pics. What a change, Cathy! You don't look like you EVER were that big. I love your smile so much. You radiate happiness compared to your before pic. What a frown you had on! You can see the pain. What an inspiration you are. Many hugs to you. (I love that one of you in the blue outfit. I remember when you posted it and you look so dang cute.)

Thank you ladies, I have come a long road from the 240 lbs thats for sure!! I was miserable and unhappy and hated myself .... much happier to be where I am, but not still to goal... (big sighs) but still plugging along... and on that note....

So I went back up this morning for no good darn reason, unless it was the 2 day effect from my "oops" on Monday or the hard exercise from Monday as well... either way, boo and hiss again!! I hope it all goes away again tomorrow, as I am not happy with it at all... but what can do you ??? pout, whine, moan and complain??? okay, just did that, now on to the rest of the day

[catjrow3]

Melanie, great job on the swoosh... lucky you girl!!

Carrie, enjoy the P3!! I will be watching jealously through your JUDDD!!!

Minimo, cant wait to see your hair!!

Paula, great job on the loss down, almost back to VFT!!!

Tay, enjoy your P3 too!! Jealous!!!

DP - welcome back and good luck this time around!!

Cheryl, enjoy your Atkins... sounds so yummy to me right now!!

Hexa... you braving the scale yet today or still hiding from it?? I should have hid today...

Okay, time to get moving now.... enjoy the day ladies!

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Oh, heck yeah, Hexa! My dreaded sister I absolutely love mine... I don't think I will ever go back! Talk about low maintenance hair -- I put in one solid day a month, and the rest of the time, zero maintenance -- and my hair always makes me happy -- no muss, no fuss, unless I want to fuss with it.

I'm putting yesterday's indulgences behind me, and just resuming my planned p2 EFGT plan as usual -- the weight will come off when it comes off.

I probably won't bother weighing this week, because the variations with TOM are always pretty significant .. so why mess with my head over it? As long as I stay on plan, there isn't any real risk in skipping a few scale days.

Wow girlie, you have a lot of work ahead with your project but, I know that you will love it afterwards

You have a good attitude about skipping the scale. I also find it helps me not to obsess and causes me less anxiety. I went to the gym today and did my weight training and cardio. We did all upper today and whew I wanted to scream when I had to do those chest presses. Dang it. I did some cardio after and now it's rest time. I always have a protein shake after the workout because I need to feed that muscle. My trainer is telling me that I need to eat more protein in order to build the muscle. I really have to figure that out on P2. Loving the talapia

I won't weigh until Sunday. I am just giving my body a little time to exercise that chocolate off that I chugged down on Monday. Whew, it was get going down but it was not worth it. I think....

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Thank you ladies, I have come a long road from the 240 lbs thats for sure!! I was miserable and unhappy and hated myself .... much happier to be where I am, but not still to goal... (big sighs) but still plugging along... and on that note....

So I went back up this morning for no good darn reason, unless it was the 2 day effect from my "oops" on Monday or the hard exercise from Monday as well... either way, boo and hiss again!! I hope it all goes away again tomorrow, as I am not happy with it at all... but what can do you ??? pout, whine, moan and complain??? okay, just did that, now on to the rest of the day

LOL... that was a good one. I know how you feel and that's why I am staying off the scale until Sunday. I have to maintain some sense of sanity. It really would not be appropriate to throw the scale out of the window.

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by star a.d.

super tired this morning, but am now down 10 lbs since last tuesday. yay!

this round has been easier than the last one for me. I think I'm in the right headspace for it. I'd been writing off november as a no-fun-with-food month for a couple of weeks before I started, so it's been smoother sailing. or so I say so far...day one of week two.

mini, you'll post pics of the new red 'do, right?

Nice losses. Good for you. You will have fun in December when you tell everyone what you want for the holidays.... new clothes...

[HexaTheAmazon]

Originally Posted by paulabob

Good morning ladies, great results!

Down another 1.4 of my weekend 4. So .6 over Saturday's weight - I'll take that!

Down is ALWAYS good

[nola baxter]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Nola -- I haven't forgotten our race to the six pack and the great butt! I'm gonna have a pretty scrawny butt for starters here, assuming I reach my low goal, but I trust that squats and deadlifts will fix that.

I'm on board completely for the chin up challenge, too -- gotta get some equipment for that, but that is a big goal for me, and I intend to reach it .. though I know it will take a while.

At the moment, my butt is not looking too bad really -- the muscle I put on this summer is still mostly there, and the whole backyard is shaping up rather well. Of course, the fat that is holding out is also on my butt, so on down the scale I go.....

I think my arms are getting pretty skinny though... and I am definitely going to have some work to do on them.

I may reach the darn six pack next year -- it takes low, low bodyfat to do that, and that is where I am heading -- to the low range.

I think i will ultimately be happier starting this thing skinny, and then very cautiously building up from there.

Hi Mini

Okay, I have got to get on to the chin up challenge- I can do 2 or 3.. but am going for a set of ten.
But I am a bit stalemated with my back and chest strength right now- so I am trying to work out how to get past that sticking point!

My abs are pretty good- though not a true six pack yet- I need to be leaner for that..
but there is quite a lot of definition around my abs.
Butt is mediocre- there is definitely big muscle in there but it is still disguised behind saddlebags and cellulite... grrr

I am going the opposite way from you- at the moment I am increasing calories a bit , cycling calories around like crazy, and working on revving up my metabolism a bit more so that I can shave off a few more pounds without having to lower calories much and/or try too hard.
That is the aim anyway- whether it works or not- we will see!

[CherylB]

First off, hoots and hollers going out to everyone who lost well today/this week/this round! Hugs to those who are fighting the good fight. I'm having a bad concentration day and my mind keeps straying from what I'm reading. When that happens, it takes me forever to get through posts. Forgive me for any holes in my support today. Here's all I've got:

Originally Posted by mdolph

Morning!

Woosh Fairy paid me a visit, down 4 pounds overnight for a total of 6 down! I'm back in the 148s! My goal this round is 145 before Thanksgiving and then another 2 by the Saturday after. I could get there! Ultimately I'd love to see 139 and be done. I get lots of criticism about how thin I'm looking. My collar bone and ribs are getting pretty prominenet now and people are always commenting on that. I think I still have some belly fat to lose but of course no one lookst at that.

Mini-wow, what an undertaking! I can't wait to see what it looks like!

Cheryl, so you're doing adkins right now, right? I seriously love my adkins and think I will always stay somewhere on the spectrum of that plan. My body just doesn't like carbs (bloating, gas, tummy ache).

Anyway, better get moving. I've got a busy day ahead of me!

Collarbones are my sure sign that I'm getting near to a healthy weight for my bone structure. I have very prominent, sexy collarbones. Prominent ribs aren't something I'd want, though. I don't want to jump on the family band wagon but please keep a level head about your body image.

I'm enjoying Atkins right now and it will be that much better when I am over this cold and have my coffee maker up and running again! I have no appetite and only eat because I have to. That's typical for me when I'm in ketosis. (Which I am. I got new ketone strips delivered today and I'm on the 3rd rung up from negative. Small but there!)

Congrats on that hefty whoosh! Love those so much. I don't get them on Atkins but I don't care. I'm going for overall losses through the holiday months and then will see how I feel and what plan I want to continue on with in January.

Originally Posted by minimonkey

I am bloaty and crampy this morning, and TOM hasn't really started -- it made a token gesture last night, but isn't rolling yet

Staying off the scale until that is well underway, which actually feels good.

Another EFGT day for me, 1000 ish calories.

My roommate was commenting last night that I don't seem to eat any more than she does, which is probably somewhat true at the moment.... I assured her that I do eat, just mainly in the mornings.

Will be interested to see what the scale says after TOM weight goes -- if the pattern holds, I may be in for a nice drop ... I hope.

Glad you are putting off the scale for now. Sometimes it's just the smart thing to do. Glad your roommate is talking to you with a civil tone again, at least some of the time. Hope you love your new hair! Pics soon after, okay?

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Thank you ladies, I have come a long road from the 240 lbs thats for sure!! I was miserable and unhappy and hated myself .... much happier to be where I am, but not still to goal... (big sighs) but still plugging along... and on that note....

So I went back up this morning for no good darn reason, unless it was the 2 day effect from my "oops" on Monday or the hard exercise from Monday as well... either way, boo and hiss again!! I hope it all goes away again tomorrow, as I am not happy with it at all... but what can do you ??? pout, whine, moan and complain??? okay, just did that, now on to the rest of the day

Isn't it so sad that we let ourselves go so far away from happiness and contentment by eating and drinking excessively? We were trapped in our ways of thinking and our habits and our taste buds and cravings ruled our lives. But NO MORE! We have been liberated and we know how the other half lives! We know what happiness and contentment feel like again and we know how to get there and stay there! Life is good!

On the other hand, hugs for the scale messing with your head again. Maybe you should do like Mini and stay off of it for a few days. Couldn't hurt, could it? The scale shouldn't have that kind of power over us. I mean, if you hadn't stepped on it, would you have known you were back up a little? You might have had a happy morning! What's it worth?

As for me, day 4 of Atkins and I'm down 3.6 (Total loss). Good start! No real appetite but eating enough to keep things rolling. Mail man came and rang my bell. He only does that when I have a package. I got all jazzed and thought it was my coffee carafe! Woohoo! But alas, just my replacement bottle of Ketone strips. So, instead of digging out the coffee can, I went in the bathroom and peed on a stick.

So I'm back in the 160's again and putting the 70's behind me for forever. (See siggy.) Rainy and gloomy here today but not affecting my mood. After that cold, no rain or cloud cover could keep me down! Still have a trace of it lingering but I'm doing so much better. And now that I have nice, soft tissues, vaseline, sugar-free cough drops and good food, I can ride this out comfortably. Now if only my carafe comes before Sunday!

I hope everyone has an excellent day today. Hugs to all!

[HexaTheAmazon]

I went to the gym for my daily workout and didn't eat a real meal until dinner. I think I am getting sick of tilapia and veggies so my taste buds are SCREAMING for something different. Thank goodness it's not chocolate. FEED ME... Whimper

[HexaTheAmazon]

I remembered I have some Sugar Free Swiss Mocha Hot Chocolate in the cabinet. Also, have some U-Bet FF/SF chocolate syrup in the fridge. Oh, thank God. He heard my cry and answered me.

[CherylB]

I'm glad you found something to calm that savage beast. (I love those smilies that you used from the "more" page. We need to use them more often.)