Anyone beginning HcG in the new year? - Page 2

debkeversole · 12-31-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AuntKk

I'm a newbie to HCG starting yesterday as well. Long time LC - but yo yo up and down 50 pounds. I started injections yesterday and loaded yesterday and today. VLCD starting tomorrow. I know it will be tough but I need to break through this 50 pound barrier where I always stick.

I'm a little concerned about exercise. I work out 5 days a week and with a trainer 1-2 times a week. What has your experience been w/ a continued exercise program?

Also, I work long hours - anyone experience fatigue on P2?

common get some yerbe mate tea or oolong tea and have a cup every day

Sleepy · 12-31-2011, 11:27 AM

yes to fatigue
yes i still worked out but i cut back to only 2-3 days per week
no need to push it. heck you can just lay around and still lose 1-2 lbs a day

debkeversole · 12-31-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleepy

yes to fatigue
yes i still worked out but i cut back to only 2-3 days per week
no need to push it. heck you can just lay around and still lose 1-2 lbs a day

YUP!

dawnyama · 12-31-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuntKk

I'm a newbie to HCG starting yesterday as well. Long time LC - but yo yo up and down 50 pounds. I started injections yesterday and loaded yesterday and today. VLCD starting tomorrow. I know it will be tough but I need to break through this 50 pound barrier where I always stick.

I'm a little concerned about exercise. I work out 5 days a week and with a trainer 1-2 times a week. What has your experience been w/ a continued exercise program?

Also, I work long hours - anyone experience fatigue on P2?

For my first round I could not work out like I had before hcg. I just had no energy. But I did walk/stroll every day. I found that it helped me to lose the weight. Some get really good bursts of energy while on the hcg, while others (like me) had their energy sapped. You will just have to gauge your workouts with how you feel. Dr S said to continue doing whatever it was you were doing pre-hcg, just don't start anything new! Good luck to you

mommylaw · 12-31-2011, 01:58 PM

Count me in too!

Been loading yesterday and today. Starting vlcd on the 1st. Planning to make this a long round. Will post my weight tomorrow!

Stevie Renee · 12-31-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mommylaw

Count me in too!

Been loading yesterday and today. Starting vlcd on the 1st. Planning to make this a long round. Will post my weight tomorrow!

Welcome to LCF

Tommyswife · 12-31-2011, 02:35 PM

I'm.starting a round on Monday.

TerriMM · 12-31-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuntKk

I'm a newbie to HCG starting yesterday as well. Long time LC - but yo yo up and down 50 pounds. I started injections yesterday and loaded yesterday and today. VLCD starting tomorrow. I know it will be tough but I need to break through this 50 pound barrier where I always stick.

I'm a little concerned about exercise. I work out 5 days a week and with a trainer 1-2 times a week. What has your experience been w/ a continued exercise program?

Also, I work long hours - anyone experience fatigue on P2?

The rule of thumb for exercise is its okay to keep doing what you're already doing, but don't start anything new. Potassium will help with fatigue. Salt or salty chicken broth can also help.

This is my second load day of R4, so I'll be starting VLC tomorrow. I lost focus during the holidays and found myself up a few.

Welcome to all the newbies! May you find it the miracle so many of us have.

old and new friends, looking forward to another great year!

Arctic_Mama · 12-31-2011, 07:03 PM

I stopped exercise for this round, at first I didn't have the energy and then I was sick. Exercise makes me hungry so I didn't want to risk it, starting out. Next round I will probably maintain my somewhat mild routine

Peppermint · 12-31-2011, 07:26 PM

Loading Jan 1st and 2nd. Starting VLCD1 on Jan 3rd. Already have the Intermountain pellets. Just looking for my willpower.

salamanda · 01-01-2012, 02:30 AM

Thanks all for your helpful replies!!

I loaded today. Not hungry at all on the HCG. That feels so odd, as I wanted to be hungry for my load days! Working on getting some good fats in there. The coconut oil and almond butters are my favorites.

Check in later. Hope you are all well. Happy New Year.

forthewin · 01-01-2012, 02:31 AM

Day 2 of loading complete!

Waking up (hopefully) bright eyed and bushy tailed for p2d1!

Yay us! Yay hcg! Yay 2012!!!!

( that last bit was the champagne saying goodnight )

mommylaw · 01-01-2012, 05:38 AM

Ok...starting vlcd1 today! I did 1 round of hhcg several months ago and lost, but didnt stick with it. So I know this works. Found out I'm going to need hip replacement soon so I need to get some weight off first. Who knew? thought it was sciatica all this these years!

Here's my #'s: 1/1/2012 R1 VLCD1 246LBS (gained 4 loading)

xxhellokittyxx · 01-01-2012, 11:31 AM

Joining in. Load days yesterday & today. Starting VLCD on Monday.

I'm sure I'll have questions as I go.....

larsmv · 01-01-2012, 06:06 PM

I am starting my first round tomorrow (1/2) with my first loading day. Good luck!

agentventi · 01-01-2012, 07:07 PM

OMG!!!!! According to the scale tonight, I gained 7.5 POUNDS loading! I could smack myself. Too much sugary crap. I only lost 8lbs last round, grr. I am upping my goal to losing 17lbs. This is crap. Looking forward to phase 2 tomorrow. I know none of my pants will fit me for work, only being 5 feet tall, 7lbs = a pant size.

mommylaw · 01-02-2012, 06:18 AM

Just hung around house yesterday because of TOM....got bored an ended up breaking into the chips last night! But,,I still went down 3POUNDS!! This diet is easier for me when at work an sticking to a schedule. I'm off today too so I gotta keep my focus!

R1 VLCD1 - 246 (JAN 1, 2012)
VLCD2 - 243

baabng4ever · 01-02-2012, 07:16 AM

Hi everyone, I am starting now, too! I loaded Sat and Sun and today is my VLCD day 1. I gained just over 2# loading.

I am calling this Round 1, although I did a round 15 months ago. I did great, lost 25# but I did not come off correctly - stabilizing in P3 and onto P4 then another (definitely needed) round. Here I am a year and a quarter later having gained back all but 4 pounds!

So this is round 1 because I am actually going to DO a round 2 and so on to goal. I am getting this right!

Anyway, I would love to join this thread. Best of luck to all during this round!

mommylaw · 01-02-2012, 01:20 PM

Wow Adrienne....you're experience sounds exactly like mine! Lost 25 but didnt do p3 and p4 so gained most of it back. I've tried again since then but my mind wasnt in it enuf. This time I'm determined an just want to get this overwith. Hang in there!

Tranquilityhome · 01-02-2012, 04:27 PM

Been researching, reading and am ready to take the plunge. Am going to be supervised by Doctor as I had gastric bypass about 13 years ago. Appt is Wednesday Jan 4th and I hope to begin loading over the weekend.

About 195 now. Goal is 140 perhaps. Although I've been happy at 170 range in the past. After reviewing the posts I am rethinking. Perhaps I will actually get to the goal I've always dreamed of....

Everyone's posts have been very informative. Looking forward to following progress.

Happy New Year!

errihu · 01-02-2012, 05:12 PM

I'm loading today and tomorrow (and yesterday but it wasn't a very good job of it, hence tomorrow). Whipping cream is my load buddy

. And fish oil supplements (before bed, that way no herring burps).

I made a mess of my P4 and gained most of it back - part of that was because I was undergoing a gluten trial and thus had to eat wheat... which causes about a 2lb a day weight gain regardless of what else I ate. And makes me miserable enough that I am ending the dang wheat trial early and who cares about the results. I can't wait to get back on VLC. Haha, never thought I'd say that.

I will be doing a modified protocol. My gluten-free pretzels, vegetables and fruit will be the same, I'm upping my meat to 150g from 100g each meal. I was showing signs of protein deficiency last round, and I already know I have a higher protein requirement than some.

salamanda · 01-02-2012, 11:40 PM

Started today at 130.0. VLCD 1 down.

Hope everyone is well. Going to bed now. See you tomorrow!

mommylaw · 01-03-2012, 06:19 AM

Good Morning everyone! Back to work today (when's the next holiday?) Did pretty good yesterday although I had a couple of chips - again! But went down 3.4 today...I know it's probably water weight so I can't keep 'cheating'.

R1 VLCD1 - 246 (JAN 1, 2012)
VLCD2 - 243, VLCD3 - 239.6

mommylaw · 01-03-2012, 06:25 AM

Good morning everyone! Back to work again (when's the next holiday?)

Did good yesterday except ate a couple of chips again. Still went down 3.4

I know it's mostly water so I can't keep 'cheating'.

R1 VLCD1 - 246 (JAN 1, 2012)
VLCD2 - 243, VLCD3 - 239.6

01-01-2012, 06:06 PM	#45
larsmv Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3 Gallery: larsmv WOE: hcg, gluten free low carb Start Date: 01/02/12	Starting Tomorrow I am starting my first round tomorrow (1/2) with my first loading day. Good luck!

01-02-2012, 07:16 AM	#48
baabng4ever Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 1,173 Gallery: baabng4ever WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January 2, 2012	Hi everyone, I am starting now, too! I loaded Sat and Sun and today is my VLCD day 1. I gained just over 2# loading. I am calling this Round 1, although I did a round 15 months ago. I did great, lost 25# but I did not come off correctly - stabilizing in P3 and onto P4 then another (definitely needed) round. Here I am a year and a quarter later having gained back all but 4 pounds! So this is round 1 because I am actually going to DO a round 2 and so on to goal. I am getting this right! Anyway, I would love to join this thread. Best of luck to all during this round! __________________ ~Adrienne~

01-02-2012, 05:12 PM	#51
errihu Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 669 Gallery: errihu Stats: 290/242/165 WOE: Paleo/Atkins/HCG R2 Jan 4 Start Date: January 25, 2011	I'm loading today and tomorrow (and yesterday but it wasn't a very good job of it, hence tomorrow). Whipping cream is my load buddy . And fish oil supplements (before bed, that way no herring burps). I made a mess of my P4 and gained most of it back - part of that was because I was undergoing a gluten trial and thus had to eat wheat... which causes about a 2lb a day weight gain regardless of what else I ate. And makes me miserable enough that I am ending the dang wheat trial early and who cares about the results. I can't wait to get back on VLC. Haha, never thought I'd say that. I will be doing a modified protocol. My gluten-free pretzels, vegetables and fruit will be the same, I'm upping my meat to 150g from 100g each meal. I was showing signs of protein deficiency last round, and I already know I have a higher protein requirement than some. __________________

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12-31-2011, 11:27 AM	#32
Sleepy Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 11,286 Gallery: Sleepy	yes to fatigue yes i still worked out but i cut back to only 2-3 days per week no need to push it. heck you can just lay around and still lose 1-2 lbs a day

12-31-2011, 01:58 PM	#35
mommylaw Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 14 Gallery: mommylaw WOE: HHCG Start Date: January 1, 2012	Count me in too! Been loading yesterday and today. Starting vlcd on the 1st. Planning to make this a long round. Will post my weight tomorrow!

12-31-2011, 02:35 PM	#37
Tommyswife Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,938 Gallery: Tommyswife Stats: 224.5/194/180 R1P2 Lost 29.5 pounds P3 Day 2 WOE: Homeopathic HCG	I'm.starting a round on Monday.

12-31-2011, 07:03 PM	#39
Arctic_Mama Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,781 Gallery: Arctic_Mama Stats: 257/163/140 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: R1 12/11, R2 3/12	I stopped exercise for this round, at first I didn't have the energy and then I was sick. Exercise makes me hungry so I didn't want to risk it, starting out. Next round I will probably maintain my somewhat mild routine

12-31-2011, 07:26 PM	#40
Peppermint Thread Reaper Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bringing sexy back! ;) Posts: 8,052 Gallery: Peppermint Stats: size14/14s/size 8; 5'6" 46YO WOE: No idea at this point Start Date: 1/3/2012	Loading Jan 1st and 2nd. Starting VLCD1 on Jan 3rd. Already have the Intermountain pellets. Just looking for my willpower.

01-01-2012, 02:30 AM	#41
salamanda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 448 Gallery: salamanda Stats: 135/130/105(5') WOE: Atkins/QOD/HCG Start Date: Which time?	Thanks all for your helpful replies!! I loaded today. Not hungry at all on the HCG. That feels so odd, as I wanted to be hungry for my load days! Working on getting some good fats in there. The coconut oil and almond butters are my favorites. Check in later. Hope you are all well. Happy New Year.

01-01-2012, 02:31 AM	#42
forthewin Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 22 Gallery: forthewin Stats: 176/154.5/150 (-21.4) WOE: HHCG Start Date: July 17 2011	Day 2 of loading complete! Waking up (hopefully) bright eyed and bushy tailed for p2d1! Yay us! Yay hcg! Yay 2012!!!! ( that last bit was the champagne saying goodnight )

01-01-2012, 05:38 AM	#43
mommylaw Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 14 Gallery: mommylaw WOE: HHCG Start Date: January 1, 2012	Ok...starting vlcd1 today! I did 1 round of hhcg several months ago and lost, but didnt stick with it. So I know this works. Found out I'm going to need hip replacement soon so I need to get some weight off first. Who knew? thought it was sciatica all this these years! Here's my #'s: 1/1/2012 R1 VLCD1 246LBS (gained 4 loading)

01-01-2012, 11:31 AM	#44
xxhellokittyxx Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 43 Gallery: xxhellokittyxx Stats: 232/217/180 WOE: hhcg Start Date: Jan 2012	Joining in. Load days yesterday & today. Starting VLCD on Monday. I'm sure I'll have questions as I go.....

01-01-2012, 07:07 PM	#46
agentventi Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 183 Gallery: agentventi WOE: Paleo	OMG!!!!! According to the scale tonight, I gained 7.5 POUNDS loading! I could smack myself. Too much sugary crap. I only lost 8lbs last round, grr. I am upping my goal to losing 17lbs. This is crap. Looking forward to phase 2 tomorrow. I know none of my pants will fit me for work, only being 5 feet tall, 7lbs = a pant size.

01-02-2012, 06:18 AM	#47
mommylaw Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 14 Gallery: mommylaw WOE: HHCG Start Date: January 1, 2012	Just hung around house yesterday because of TOM....got bored an ended up breaking into the chips last night! But,,I still went down 3POUNDS!! This diet is easier for me when at work an sticking to a schedule. I'm off today too so I gotta keep my focus! R1 VLCD1 - 246 (JAN 1, 2012) VLCD2 - 243

01-02-2012, 01:20 PM	#49
mommylaw Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 14 Gallery: mommylaw WOE: HHCG Start Date: January 1, 2012	Wow Adrienne....you're experience sounds exactly like mine! Lost 25 but didnt do p3 and p4 so gained most of it back. I've tried again since then but my mind wasnt in it enuf. This time I'm determined an just want to get this overwith. Hang in there!

01-02-2012, 04:27 PM	#50
Tranquilityhome Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1 Gallery: Tranquilityhome	Been researching, reading and am ready to take the plunge. Am going to be supervised by Doctor as I had gastric bypass about 13 years ago. Appt is Wednesday Jan 4th and I hope to begin loading over the weekend. About 195 now. Goal is 140 perhaps. Although I've been happy at 170 range in the past. After reviewing the posts I am rethinking. Perhaps I will actually get to the goal I've always dreamed of.... Everyone's posts have been very informative. Looking forward to following progress. Happy New Year!

01-02-2012, 11:40 PM	#52
salamanda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 448 Gallery: salamanda Stats: 135/130/105(5') WOE: Atkins/QOD/HCG Start Date: Which time?	Started today at 130.0. VLCD 1 down. Hope everyone is well. Going to bed now. See you tomorrow!

01-03-2012, 06:19 AM	#53
mommylaw Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 14 Gallery: mommylaw WOE: HHCG Start Date: January 1, 2012	Good Morning everyone! Back to work today (when's the next holiday?) Did pretty good yesterday although I had a couple of chips - again! But went down 3.4 today...I know it's probably water weight so I can't keep 'cheating'. R1 VLCD1 - 246 (JAN 1, 2012) VLCD2 - 243, VLCD3 - 239.6

01-03-2012, 06:25 AM	#54
mommylaw Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 14 Gallery: mommylaw WOE: HHCG Start Date: January 1, 2012	Good morning everyone! Back to work again (when's the next holiday?) Did good yesterday except ate a couple of chips again. Still went down 3.4 I know it's mostly water so I can't keep 'cheating'. R1 VLCD1 - 246 (JAN 1, 2012) VLCD2 - 243, VLCD3 - 239.6