The P2 AND P3 thread! :)

[shirleychef]

[quote=RedsSkinnyJeans;15577453]

Originally Posted by icecreamjunkie

Haha! I hear ya! I didn't want p3 for the food....just my products!/QUOTE]


ME TOO!!!!!


I SO can't wait to slather my body, and especially my hands in body butter! My hands have been so dry!

HERE , HERE... especially now that I'm working out in the garden... that dirt dries my hands horribly... you should see all the little cracks I have on the tips of my fingers... OUCH!!!

[Doing It Right]

Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

All this talk of cake, and I'm super jealous!

VLCD1 - 182.0
VLCD2 - 179.0
VLCD3 - 178.0
VLCD4 - 176.5
VLCD5 - 176.0

Thanks for all the prayers, my little girl came home yesterday. Then another one of my students was involved in a horrible car accident with his family (5 children under the age of 8) and MIRACULOUSLY, no one was seriously hurt! The car is demolished, but those inside were protected amazingly. Wow, it stays hopping around here.

Be encouraged all, and hope the scale is kind!

Big hugs to my bcf's!

6 lbs after 4 days!!! Your rocking it! So glad all the kids are safe! Just shows it's out of our hands!

Originally Posted by misslatte

Mornin ladies! Quick fly-by today, hopefully I'll have time to catch up later!

Up 2 to LDW+1... ugh! I made Kent Altena's chicken nuggets last night with coconut flour and parm for the breading - I remember seeing gains from coconut flour in the past but I'll ride it out a day or so for things to even out. Might just be a heavy meal and eating late.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Sorry your up, but you know what to do! Hope it comes right off so you can enjoy the weekend without restrictions!

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

I still get pedis on p2...I just give her my oil free lotion to use.

So at 147 lost 1 pound and 2 oz. playing hookie at my mom and dads then getting my hair cut and highlighted!!! I should be at work but I couldn't do it. Needed a break
Now there is an issue when two counselors are not at work, we are at our limit! But pyscho doesn't see it. And frankly I don't care, 8 years in the district so I'm not going anywhere.
Still hoping I get a call back for that job to interview....

Hope you ladies are having a good day! I am hungry today! But having some coffee and an apple lol

Nice loss! Enjoy your day, sounds like fun!

Hi everyone else!

I'm up .2 today, happy and content. Feel even worse today, can hardly swallow. If it gets better I'll test the P4 waters with mexican food this weekend, if not I'll enjoy my scale not playing dirty little tricks on me.

Have a great day ladies! It's Friday! Make it a good one!
Tonya

[BaileysGirl]

I've been lacking in the fiber dept apparently on this P3. I just realized I've not been eating my every other day AVOCADO! So I had one w/ my lunch today. I finally saw Bernice this morning and hopefully with my off plan food this weekend and the other 2 avocados I've got I can get back in the groove!

Ya'll having a GOOD Friday?

[shirleychef]

Natasha... I ALWAYS forget about avocado's in phase 3. My family has never eaten them until this past phase 3 & 4 when I started to buy and use them with our "taco" dinners and I used them on salads when I remembered! One time I fixed one by mashing it, adding mayo and salsa and using it to top a hamburger... OH MY.. that is my FAVORITE way to eat avocados now!!

[MemoryKeeper]

Love me some avocados! Trying not to be green with envy! ha ha "green as in avocado green..."

I have had a very good day. My doctor's appointment was a little frustrating because their STUPID scales do not show the same loss as at home. The nurse said "don't stress, use your weight at home because that's your lowest, consistent weight." So I WILL, yes, thank you!

I just made myself a cup of CINNAMON SPICE Dunkin Donuts coffee and it's sooooooo good! I am enjoying myself thoroughly. I plan on talapia and cabbage with a little Braggs today for an Asian flair. It will be good.

Shirley, I just noticed we started at almost the same weight! I can't wait to catch up with you! I'm a shortie though, at about 5' with heels (hee hee).....

[star a.d.]

yay to everyone losing! yay to the maintainers, and hugs for anyone stalled or up a little.

yet another drive-by...I'm at work and being naughty.

weight is stable SO FAR...I get to have a P3 dinner! TOM is rearing his supremely ugly head today too, so maybe I'll go down a tich more. omg, that would rule.

happy friday!

[shirleychef]

Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

I just made myself a cup of CINNAMON SPICE Dunkin Donuts coffee and it's sooooooo good! I am enjoying myself thoroughly. I plan on talapia and cabbage with a little Braggs today for an Asian flair. It will be good.

Shirley, I just noticed we started at almost the same weight! I can't wait to catch up with you! I'm a shortie though, at about 5' with heels (hee hee).....

Girly... I'm comin over for COFFEE!!!

I've been working my butt off all day... quite literally! We cleaned up the upper part of the barn, cleaned the yard, emptied the gardens of debrie & equipment so they can be tilled, and now I'm mowing the yard... just came in for a potty break & to drink some water... oh and I did my 2 aerobic miles earlier too... I'm bound to crash REAL soon.. Thankfully the only plans for the evening is family movie night...

I'm 5-6"... you're catching up FAST!!! I'm still shocked as to all fat that has fled this past year.........AND so thankful that I learned about the hcg protocol!!

[MemoryKeeper]

Come on down. Atlanta is such a fun place! You are rockin' the exercise scene. Ditto on the hcg because I've been working to lose weight for YEARS! So excited about how it attacks the abnormal fat, and I can see it!

WTG Star!

[shirleychef]

Jeanette... bet it is warm and sunny in Atlanta?? I'm FREEZING in Wisconsin.... the sun went away b/c storm clouds are rolling in and I think the temp dropped 20 degrees while I was mowing. I had my son run in and grab me another sweatshirt... BRRRR! My hands & face still feel like ice. BUT my lawn is mowed and ready for the rain!!

[SunnyFL]

It's nice and warm here!!!! Y'all just need to come down to South Florida where I live...google Jupiter Florida, in particular where I live by the intracoastal. I live near the lighthouse
We can have a P3 partayyyy lol

[MemoryKeeper]

yes, please!

Sunny, I totally stole your idea and froze my caramel sauce, and it was such a delightful treat! YUMO!

[icecreamjunkie]

It is actually kinda chilly here in Savannah...however, i'm ALWAYS cold! year round sweat shirts and ugg boots!

I NEEDED to eat more veggies for dinner...but I couldn't stand the thought of eating as much food as I did for lunch! So, I made a mug cake w/ cream cheese/butter frosting! OMG It was delish! I will miss those for sure...though, if cocoa doesn't bother you in p2...they would be ok! really just the egg, cocoa and your day's allowance of 1/2 n 1/2! Not bad if you are craving something bad!

Shirley, you do miles AND farm work??? I got wore out trying to unscrew things from my kitchen walls! lol
I wish i had the gumption to make my own stock...it is such a pain to keep it and measure the chicken out before i cook it...whiney in know! lol

Jeanette, I HATED weighing in at my hcg docs office! His scales were 5lbs heavier than mine! grrrrr. It just always frustrated me! I may have to send you money to send me some D&D coffee! We just have the boring stuff here! Though, i did find the paul newman organic vanilla caramel the other day...and it was cheaper than regular coffees!

Tonya i wish you felt better! I'm so sorry you are sick on your "free" and quiet weekend!

Hello everyone!!!! I am sorry i wasn't around much today! We did get a lot packed and met with the realtors that I think I want to go with! Good numbers on the house and they said i had a "cute" little bungalow! lol....despite all the dirt and dog hair! lol we aren't listing it till i'm gone...i know no one wants to come in w/ two large dogs barking in kennels!

Ya'll have a great night! See ya'll tomorrow!

[MemoryKeeper]

The coffee helps so much! They have great coffee flavors at TJMaxx and Marshall's! I will totally send you some java!

Good news on the house....wtg!

[BaileysGirl]

It was very cool here this morning. I work at home on Wed & Fri and I about froze today! I hated to turn on my heat. I drank 2 cups of hot tea and that worked for a while! I took a VERY HOT SHOWER and warmed up, then laid out in the sun on my lunch break! Got some sun too! It warmed up pretty nice to mid 70's. I'm glad this cold snap is LEAVING! UGH!

I just finished off 5 lemon pepper, 5 medium wings, celery & blue cheese! YUMMZZ! I'm stuffed now! I got a pedi and did a little birthday shopping! I also got a new sheet set today at JCP Outlet. They had a 400 count for 19.99 any size. I imagine the ANCIENT sheets I bought at Target years ago are who knows what count but are so soft from washing over the years! LOL I bought a 600 ct at TJ Maxx but it's made for those thicker mattresses and mine isn't the thick kind just pillow top. So they gapped up in the middle. Hoping these fit and last a while but who knows!

Bussssy weekend ahead I'll check in first thing in the AM and after that not sure when I'll get to Sunday am or pm...

Shirley - The topping for the burger sounds good. I mix mine w/ a little guac seasoning and eat by the forkful! I can see adding in some mayo or sour cream and salsa! Can't wait to try it!

[MemoryKeeper]

It was chilly, so I wore my jacket to work, but within minutes of working with the students I was completely warmed up.

I am so jealous for the wings! I only had them twice last P3/P4! The J. Buffalo ones are dabomb diggity!

[BaileysGirl]

Jeanette - That's where I go J Buffalo's in Lake City/Forest Park...on corner of FPkwy...It's funny the two guys in the kitchen area always snickering and smiling at me! I just smile back at them! I guess I've been going there for so long they know me now! I used to get the Philly/Wingo combo! That Philly is SO GOOD!

My feet are freezing now! Socks here I come! LOL

[SunnyFL]

YUMMMMMMMM WINGSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't eat as many wings either this P3 or P4...I would forget...WHAT??!?!?! LOL....seriously what was I thinking?

Now I'm not hungry...I get hungry if I don't eat dinner by 4:30 and the tummy starts to growl, but not like last round where I was so hungry I would just lay down and press on my tummy to stop the pain

So, even though I am a hormonal mess, rx does help me lose a lot better and without hunger. What I am finding is I don't have much of an appetite for anything...which sucks because I eat half of my food and want to throw it out because I don't want it. But then my tummy growls LOL...wth?

Just bought some Archer Farms Coconut Macaroon Coffee...can't wait to have it tomorrow

[icecreamjunkie]

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

YUMMMMMMMM WINGSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!

I didn't eat as many wings either this P3 or P4...I would forget...WHAT??!?!?! LOL....seriously what was I thinking?

Now I'm not hungry...I get hungry if I don't eat dinner by 4:30 and the tummy starts to growl, but not like last round where I was so hungry I would just lay down and press on my tummy to stop the pain

So, even though I am a hormonal mess, rx does help me lose a lot better and without hunger. What I am finding is I don't have much of an appetite for anything...which sucks because I eat half of my food and want to throw it out because I don't want it. But then my tummy growls LOL...wth?

Just bought some Archer Farms Coconut Macaroon Coffee...can't wait to have it tomorrow

Ohhh, I forget that the "big T" has those yummy coffees too! mmmmmm! I am wanting wings for one of my "gorge" meals...and gorge i can on wild wings! OMG the buttery ranch flavor! oh my....but the SALT! lol....now i'm uber worried about salt! lol

I am so glad you are not hungry on the Rx! Hunger stinks!!
Have you noticed that even in the p3/4 you aren't as inclined to mindless munch? That is one of the positive side effects i am noticing! Even when i do go to the fridge....it is typically just to look...then i think, Nah, nothing sounds good...which lets me know it is mindless!

I NEED to go to sleep! Tired...but not sleepy! Mom and I are going to go "garage sale-ing" in the morning! lol...Dad goes balistic! As I am trying to purge and get rid of stuff! lol....but we have fun doing it and it is good mom/daughter time! Plus Savannah is a GREAT place for great finds....lots of antique stuff!
Ya'll have a great night! I'm gonna try to finish my Nicholas Sparks novel finally!

[icecreamjunkie]

Good MORNIN' everybody!

Ok, so I get up in the middle of the night (not unusual) and just really want...i mean crave, gotta have it like i'm preggers wanting pickles!...some home made pork side. So, 1 am i am nuking 2 pieces of ultra fatty bacon. OMG.....melt in your mouth.

I wad dreading the scales this morning since I had mug cake and cream cheese frosting on top for dinner, a dbl burger (sans bun!) from 5 guys for lunch w lots of veggies and butter coffee for breakfast. Knowing i HAVE to.....i make my way to the spare bedroom (the scale does not enter my bedroom since it is evil!).....wait for it.......
I LOST .4 WHAT? and without a correction day???????
hmmmmmmm This is new territory to me!

My poor mom is such a trooper! I know she worked harder than I yesterday, especially since she is 80!!! Lord let me look that good when i'm 70!!! But we are up and heading out to garage sales! lol...only to come home and hide our treasures from my dad! why don't men get the allure of finding other peoples trash! lol...actually i repurpose a lot of stuff and usually am looking for things to turn into artsy projects....so he is a little use to it with me!

I hope everyone has an awesome day!! See ya'll later!!

[MemoryKeeper]

Sunny, I haven't been hungry either. Funny thing is I've always done Rx, but last time I tried to cheat with HWC, and other foods and I think it really messed up the Rx interactions.

Yeah Theresa, don't you love that you're such a loser! LOVE. IT! Have fun on your treasure hunt today! You mom is rockin it at 80! Seriously! WoW!

Sending much love to you ladies. It really means a lot to me that you are so willing to take a moment for my special students. They are more like my kids! The other day one of my parents gave me her son to hold and said, "Here's your other mama." Sooooo sweeet! Have a busy day, going to get the groom's suit today, hope we're as blessed as we were with the gown!

VLCD1 - 182.0
VLCD2 - 179.0
VLCD3 - 178.0
VLCD4 - 176.5
VLCD5 - 176.0
VLCD6 - 175.0 (I'm still in shock over the daily progress)

[Doing It Right]

Woo Hoo Theresa!!! It's the threat of another round! Now your body is doing what it's supposes to do! Enjoy your your treasure shopping!

Jeanette- Nice loss, again!!! Looks like it's gonna be a great round! Glad your not hungry! Good luck finding the Groom's suit, hopefully much easier than the dress!


Well, I'm still sick today. Head feels better but it's moved in my chest. Spent yesterday being lazy, ate nothing new and am up +2.4 (122). This is only +.6 from LDW so not sure what to do now. I feel like it's just from being sick, I ate 1900 cals, usually come in between 2000- 2250 and lose or maintain 118-119. Debating a CD or just really clean eating. Thoughts?

Hope you all have a nice Saturday!
Tonya

[MemoryKeeper]

Definitely clean eating. Wait until you're 2+ pounds over before a CD. Increase your fat to get those calories up girl. I'm sorry you're sick....whispering a prayer right now! Hugs!

[Doing It Right]

Thanks Jeanette!

[SunnyFL]

I'm at 145.6!!! One more pound and I am at LDW and then new territory!!! I am super tired though, hubby's phone rang at 6:30 and woke me up, then I couldn't fall back asleep cuz my mind was racing thinking of work, things I have to do etc.

Good job Jeanette!!!!!! We are rockin' it! For sure, cheating screwed us last round...lol

Theresa good job!!! Love me some mug cake...on P3 I eat it even if I am stuffed...I swear it helps me add fat and calories and helps me stabilize
I always add strawberries on top of my whipped heavy cream. Love the taste of chocolate, strawberries, and cream.

So heading to Target to buy the coconut macaroon coffee...I thought I bought it yesterday, but when I checked the bags it wasn't there!!! Cashier must have forgotten to ring it up...I had to say a quick prayer of thanks today that I am doing so well and my P2 buddies too!!! And the fact I can tolerate black coffee is shocking! LOL...but you best bet, that P3 day one I am adding back my BELOVED HEAVY CREAM!!! Ahhh, decadence

[SunnyFL]

Ok didn't make it to Target LOL...tomorrow!!!!!

Had dinner...decided to hardboil 4 eggs, took out the yolk out of 3, and kept the yolk of the fourth...used the canned hunts petite diced tomatoes (the only ones I ever use now) took a cup, drained liquid...added cumin, pepper, garlic powder, salt, franks red hot and leftover yolk, some fresh basil...cut the eggs in half, stuffed with the tomato mix and added crumbled grissini I was saving on top....it was SOOOO good!! I was in an egg mood and the thought of tuna made me want to hurl LOL...I pretty much only eat, buffalo, 95% beef, chicken, and canned tuna...and the only veggies I eat is asparagus, lettuce, and tomatoes.

I added onions last night with my chicken...I basically sauteed the onions with some garlic and Braggs...then added my cooked chopped chicken. It was very tasty...but I grew to have an aversion to onions after round 1 cuz I ate them so often. This was the first time I tried that since October! It was tasty, but I'll have to leave it as an every once in awhile, like my eggies.

Having my coffee...truly happy (thank you LORD!!!) that I can have coffee black and find it tasty, that is amazing! It's my dessert now. I added some frozen walden's caramel sauce

Ok off I go to relax. Been running around all day today with my car, having the chrome ordered to replace the ones on the windows (salt air in this area sucks!) getting the windows tinted, having hubby's work vans detailed and tinted! And taking my little girl chihuahua to the vet. Little mama has an ear infection

Need some prayers ladies...I feel really sad and I am snapping like a biznatch. I can't stand it...I am religiously taking my st. john's and I know it is helping because I am not as crazy as round one, but I still get these moments where I get a woosh if you want to call it, a sudden feeling of sadness, or anger.
I was reading online and found women who take HCG for pregnancy get like this and some women taking it for the diet too. At least I know now I am not going crazy and it really affects women. Also the absence of fat REALLY affects my mood. As a counselor and therapist I know what I have to do, and how to walk away at the moment when I feel that instant "feeling". But it's still hard because I feel like I am being invaded by a stranger. I tell hubby I am the pod lady now LOL....you know like Invasion of the body snatchers LOL..

Hugs all!!! You make this tough time for me better...

[BaileysGirl]

Sunny prayers for you girl! I'm sorry you're a BIZ but you'll feel better in the morning!

P3D14 and at 1 lb above LDW. Today was an all out carb fest! 2 birthdays and I felt like crappy doo doo at the end of the evening, stuffed and headachy! My Brothers girlfriend had him a surprise bday party at her parents house. Before that went to my StepMom's Niece's bday party...I had 1 slice of pepperoni pizza and small pc of cake/ice cream. Then at Brothers party we had bbq ribs, chicken wings, shrimp, crawfish, bbq beans, spinach dip/crackers, potato salad, macaroni salad, veggie tray, cookie cake, beers, margaritas! I was in a CARB COMA! YIKES!

Anyway, lunch tomorrow at my Grandmothers and I'm skipping the carbs and saying NO to the cake. I've had enough to last me a MONTH! Guess I'll pick up a carton of EGGS on my way home tomorrow night since I'm sure I'll be doing an EGG CD on Monday...

[shirleychef]

Originally Posted by SunnyFL

Need some prayers ladies...I feel really sad and I am snapping like a biznatch. I can't stand it...I am religiously taking my st. john's and I know it is helping because I am not as crazy as round one, but I still get these moments where I get a woosh if you want to call it, a sudden feeling of sadness, or anger.
I was reading online and found women who take HCG for pregnancy get like this and some women taking it for the diet too. At least I know now I am not going crazy and it really affects women. Also the absence of fat REALLY affects my mood. As a counselor and therapist I know what I have to do, and how to walk away at the moment when I feel that instant "feeling". But it's still hard because I feel like I am being invaded by a stranger. I tell hubby I am the pod lady now LOL....you know like Invasion of the body snatchers LOL..

Hugs all!!! You make this tough time for me better...

I had HORRIBLE mood swings on round 2 & 3... this round not so much... I'm not sure why. I used hhcg round 1 (moods weren't bad) & round 2, round 3 was Rx and I was an emotional basketcase:crying one minute, depressed off and on, angry.. you name it. This round I'm doing hhcg again and am not as emotional as the last round. BUT I do think the exercise is helping in some way to balance me out.

So................. I so understand your struggle and really pray that you will be feeling better soon. GABA helps me when I'm stressed to not have as many outbursts.

[icecreamjunkie]

Sunny I hope you feell better ASAP!!! Mood swings are no good!!!!!
Shirley, what is gaba?? Sunny, maybe that will help?
WAIT! PUPPY KISSES....EN MASS!!! They make everything better! Now, i prefer pibble kisses cuz they are big, wet & slobbery....but you have a chichi! That means fast & furious! 2x the amt in the time!

Ok short lived victory..... +1.6 this morning I did splurge and have one cadbury egg....i caved last night...1st thing off protocol since January 17th! I'm guessing it wasn't so much the egg as a billion other little things. Mom and i ran ragged yesterday! I shopped hard! Most work out Ive had in a while! oh well i'm going to enjoy what ever p3 foods i want today...my coconut macaroon (thanks sunny!) w/ butter & coconut butter.....omgee! Making ricotta waffles for parents....not sure whats for dinner, but there will be a frosted mug cake after! (thanks Tonya!)

I hope everyone has a super sunday! We are hitting the commissary today! I chopped up, weighed and bagged about 20 chx breasts, have some ground meat and going to get shrimp too! All ready to go for Wednesday...celery, radishes, spinach, tomatoes, onions, asparagus...I need to print it out again! I threw mine away i think...on accident!

[Doing It Right]

Thersea- sorry your up girl! Don't sweat it, whatever you gain now will come right back off when you start. Sounds like you are ready for your round! Oh, how I miss the structure! Glad you are enjoying the "cake"!

Natasha- Have a great time at your Grandma's today. Don't think I could be good at party's, hope you can keep it clean today. Hope the scale is nice this morning!

Sunny- Your doing great especially with the "mood" challenges. Sorry it hits you that way!

I'm feeling much better today, but my scale is still up. Not fair, since I haven't indulged in anything P4. It's P3D28, down -.4, at least I'm only +.2 from LDW. Hope it goes back down soon!


Hope my LCF's all have a blessed Sunday, and that everyone is safe from the storms this weekend. It's been pouring in Dallas for hours, but we haven't seen any of the severe weather or tornado 's they were calling for.

Tonya

[icecreamjunkie]

Originally Posted by Doing It Right

Thersea- sorry your up girl! Don't sweat it, whatever you gain now will come right back off when you start. Sounds like you are ready for your round! Oh, how I miss the structure! Glad you are enjoying the "cake"!



I'm feeling much better today, but my scale is still up. Not fair, since I haven't indulged in anything P4. It's P3D28, down -.4, at least I'm only +.2 from LDW. Hope it goes back down soon!


Hope my LCF's all have a blessed Sunday, and that everyone is safe from the storms this weekend. It's been pouring in Dallas for hours, but we haven't seen any of the severe weather or tornado 's they were calling for.

Tonya

I am SO glad you are feeling better!!!! Don't over do it today though! Rest up...enjoy the rest of your weekend, relax, good book....OR you can watch my FUTURE FIRST EX HUSBAND....Guy Fieri is on tv right now! Duff Goldman is gonna be Ex #2! only makes sense for the red velvet cake boss to be ex #2!

I am certain as much as you are ROCKIN this round....you will be back to your 118- weight in no time!!! It is the sickness!