**FAT FASTER'S THREAD**

[minimonkey]

Riley -- whooohooo about the jeans victory! Love those!!!!

[garnet10]

Originally Posted by msgirl

Down .6 today - not exactly the giant whoosh I had hoped for but I really am NOT complaining!!!!!

Last week it too me 6 days - yes 6 days to lose .6!!!

Since adding in fat last Thursday I have dropped over 4 pounds!

Today has to be a VLCD not a Fat fast because I have a social engagement.

But, unless something crazy happens I will definitely do fat fast on Wednesday and Thursday.

This is day 23 for me and my goal for this round is to at least get to 140 - though 138 would be nice. Trying to decide when to call it a round. We shall see!

Wow! 4 lbs! Having been at essentially the same freaking weight for 11 days, I'm truly hoping I see a drop with eating mostly fat.

Originally Posted by RileyWorm

This is why I did it. I had some serious brain fog and I had so much difficulty concentrating, at work and at school. And, I was stalling too, due to a few cheats (ah!). The food seemed like a little at first but by the third day I am getting stuffed. I'm not even hungry for lunch today but eating anyway. Good luck to you, fingers crossed for a scale drop!!

Thank you so much! I almost can't wait to get on the scale tomorrow. I'm thirstier today and able to drink more than I have been in a while (was forcing fluids prior to this) so I'm hoping that's a good sign. If I gain tomorrow, I'm not sure what I'll do.

I really hoped to get to goal this round, but I've spent most of this round just getting back to where I stabilized the round before. For the past couple of rounds I have started to feel very tired after about 2 weeks on the VLCD, so these last 10 or 15 pounds may take a loooong time to lose.

I have to do an interruption next week, so I'm hoping I can return to the VLCD after that and finish up the rest of my weight loss.

[metqa]

Originally Posted by CherylB

I wouldn't mind doing that if first I knew if I liked it. Been there, done that. Ain't going back if I can help it.

Actually making your own will be cheaper so if you didn't like it you'd be out less money, and since there are no Full Fat Greek yogurts about my area, I tried the fat free fage, and it just tastes dry and smells moldy to me, like it's already old or something. Making it yourself from a carton of plain whole milk yogurt takes only a few hours overnight and you will have control over how soft or how thick it becomes and it is SO much better than what I can find in the store. Thick, rich, creamy and filling.

Ooops, um, gonna go back to lurking now.....

giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

[RileyWorm]

Last weigh in for the fat fast. Yesterday was Day 3. Today I am back to protocol. Down 2 more pounds for 5 total - 142 to 137.
Back to protocol but may try fat fasts again in the future, especially for weekends.

[agentventi]

I thought I blew it last night. I had already had my 1000 calories at 75% fat. However,I found some salted peanuts (always a binge/trigger food for me) and ate probably a full cup. Then I ate half a tub of whipped cream cheese...BUT I stopped there. I have found that I am much better at stopping myself before it gets too much out of hand.
I woke up to a .02 loss so only a 1lb loss on the 2 day fat fast but I am happy with that. Fat didn't make me gain and eating 1000 calories instead of 6-700 didn't make me gain.
So 2 more VLCD and onward to P3 Friday.
Good luck everyone. I will probably do some more FF on P4.

[garnet10]

Originally Posted by RileyWorm

Last weigh in for the fat fast. Yesterday was Day 3. Today I am back to protocol. Down 2 more pounds for 5 total - 142 to 137.
Back to protocol but may try fat fasts again in the future, especially for weekends.

5 pounds is impressive! I will also definitely consider fat fasts again--I lost 2.2 lbs from yesterday (found myself very thirsty and drank a ton of water, whereas before I had to force myself to keep drinking), so I think something did shift. I am also hoping that if I go back to VLCD after this fat fast I won't have rebound weight gain.

Originally Posted by agentventi

I thought I blew it last night. I had already had my 1000 calories at 75% fat. However,I found some salted peanuts (always a binge/trigger food for me) and ate probably a full cup. Then I ate half a tub of whipped cream cheese...BUT I stopped there. I have found that I am much better at stopping myself before it gets too much out of hand.
I woke up to a .02 loss so only a 1lb loss on the 2 day fat fast but I am happy with that. Fat didn't make me gain and eating 1000 calories instead of 6-700 didn't make me gain.
So 2 more VLCD and onward to P3 Friday.
Good luck everyone. I will probably do some more FF on P4.

Fat didn't make you gain! Awesome! I'm amazed that while I'm still taking my hCG I ate more calories (1000), 90% of it fat (totally against protocol thinking), and managed to lose 2.2 lbs. I was so scared I was sure I was going to be heavier this morning, it was such a relief to see the scale say a different number.

I DO find I'm hungrier with eating more calories and more fat. Anyone else feel that way? On the VLCD I experienced ZERO hunger--sometimes had to force myself to eat. I am finding I have to restrain myself to keep the 5 meals a bit separated. I like fat! Just not when it's on my body!

[msgirl]

Riley - that's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Agentventi - Yay!!! you stopped yourself - I find it is much easier to stop myself as well now then in the past. Maybe, truly there is something to eating so strictly for a certain period of time - our mind changes!
Congrats on the loss!

Garnet - so happy for you!!!! I know it's totally opposed to protocol but, it is so amazing how it seems to help the losses. The moment (last Thursday) I started adding in some fat, the scale began to move again.

Today is true FF - yesterday I had to go more rogue with calories around 800 still pretty close to protocol.

Today's menu:

Breakfast -
1 oz macadamia nuts
2 TB hwc
1 TB CO

Lunch -
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 oz of Cream cheese

Supper -
3 eggs scrambled in 1 tb of butter
1 oz sharp cheddar cheese

Total calories - 1000
78% fat
18% protein
4% carbs

I tried really hard to get my fat higher but oh well

Hoping to do a good FF for today and Thursday. I have 7 pounds I want to budge by next week at this time. That's a lot so, I am set for less if need be. I am really ready to move onto P3 - It's been 24 days for me and it's time!

[msgirl]

Oh and I meant to add.....since last week at this time I have lost 5 pounds!!!!

Just by adding in some fat!

[Nicole T]

Good morning ladies Well, I was 162 even AGAIN today so I think I made the right decision to move into P3 now--clearly my body likes 162 and I'm just hoping it keeps liking it in P3!

I am a bit nervous to start upping my calories for P3--just not sure how doing the fat fast my last 2 days on P2 will have affected moving into P3 but I guess the only way to know is to try it My last dose of pellets was Monday at 3:30 pm so realistically, I could have a "normal" dinner tonight. Just not sure whether to jump right to Paleo eating and 2,000 calories (my BMR) starting tomorrow or do it slowly over the course of the next four or five days. Thoughts or opinions????

[Nicole T]

Originally Posted by msgirl

Oh and I meant to add.....since last week at this time I have lost 5 pounds!!!!

Just by adding in some fat!

That is awesome!! I wish I had the same results from my fat fast but I really think I didn't because I am at goal for my body. It's so nice to know we have this new "tool" to help get a loss because it's so much more pleasant than starving to death or doing a correction day (not a fan of those!).

[garnet10]

Originally Posted by msgirl

Oh and I meant to add.....since last week at this time I have lost 5 pounds!!!!

Just by adding in some fat!

That's amazing and very encouraging!

Originally Posted by Nicole T

Good morning ladies Well, I was 162 even AGAIN today so I think I made the right decision to move into P3 now--clearly my body likes 162 and I'm just hoping it keeps liking it in P3!

I am a bit nervous to start upping my calories for P3--just not sure how doing the fat fast my last 2 days on P2 will have affected moving into P3 but I guess the only way to know is to try it My last dose of pellets was Monday at 3:30 pm so realistically, I could have a "normal" dinner tonight. Just not sure whether to jump right to Paleo eating and 2,000 calories (my BMR) starting tomorrow or do it slowly over the course of the next four or five days. Thoughts or opinions????

Nicole, I hope your P3 goes well. It makes more sense I think to up your calories slowly--this way you can see if there is a gain without a major surprise. (But I always say I'm going to move into P3 slowly, and then I never do!)

I am also trying to figure out where I'm going to go after I do this fat fast (and how many days I should continue the fat fast). I'm not sure if I should return to the VLCD, hoping I'll feel better with this break, or go right into my interruption (eating P3 style) and then return to the VLCD to lose the rest of my weight before ending this round. It's so hard for me to not have a rigid schedule to follow.

[msgirl]

Thanks ladies!

Nicole - enjoy P3 - I hope you stabilize like a rock!!!

Garnet - I too am just not really sure about when to go into P3 - still playing with ideas in my head about FF then P3 or FF, VLCD 2 days then P3...Just really kind of at a standstill for making up my mind.


Decisions, decisions!!

[NP8559]

What brand of greek yogurt is Atkins/Fat fast friendly?

[RileyWorm]

Originally Posted by NP8559

What brand of greek yogurt is Atkins/Fat fast friendly?

I really prefer Fage, if you can find it in Full Fat, that's the way to go. My grocery stores don't carry any full fat Greek yogurt which is why on P3 I am going to make my own with goat milk. I have been known to just mix in HWC in the fat free if need be.

[NP8559]

Originally Posted by RileyWorm

I really prefer Fage, if you can find it in Full Fat, that's the way to go. My grocery stores don't carry any full fat Greek yogurt which is why on P3 I am going to make my own with goat milk. I have been known to just mix in HWC in the fat free if need be.

Thanks Riley,
How do you know if the fage is full fat?
And is it plain or flavored Fage? Thanks again

[Nicole T]

Originally Posted by NP8559

Thanks Riley,
How do you know if the fage is full fat?
And is it plain or flavored Fage? Thanks again

It'll just say Fage Total on the front with a blue design. The others will say 2% or 0% fat free.

[garnet10]

Originally Posted by msgirl

Thanks ladies!

Nicole - enjoy P3 - I hope you stabilize like a rock!!!

Garnet - I too am just not really sure about when to go into P3 - still playing with ideas in my head about FF then P3 or FF, VLCD 2 days then P3...Just really kind of at a standstill for making up my mind.


Decisions, decisions!!

Yeah, I'm in the same boat! I have to stop hCG on 2/1 because I will be eating out on 2/4 (so I'll eat P3 style that day). If I stop on 2/1 that will mean I have completed 26 days of hCG, which is more than enough to start an interruption.

Since it looks like the Fat Fast is only recommended for 4 or 5 days, it looks like I'll have to go back to the VLCD to finish this round. Without the rigidity of the program I am so lost!

One thing I know for sure, I'm definitely glad I did this Fat Fast. I was feeling so bad, and now I'm less cold, less light-headed, less fatigued. I'm only dreading when I have to end this fast and return to VLCD.

[minimonkey]

Ladies -- I am so glad this is working for you!!!! Yes, I think a fat fast correction day will be key for me in p3 (if I ever get to p3!)

Congrats on doing this successfully!

[NP8559]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Ladies -- I am so glad this is working for you!!!! Yes, I think a fat fast correction day will be key for me in p3 (if I ever get to p3!)

Congrats on doing this successfully!

What is p3 that everyone speaks of? It seems a lot of users are doing that with the fat fast?!

[RileyWorm]

Originally Posted by Nicole T

It'll just say Fage Total on the front with a blue design. The others will say 2% or 0% fat free.

This^
NP,
Also Fage has no flavor, it is just plain yogurt. I often add berries and sweetener, or honey if I feel up to it. It's also fabulous with almond butter or other nut butters. I'm not sure what Atkins protocol allows.
I think Mini and Nicole make a coconut oil bark and pour it over the yogurt as well.

[RileyWorm]

Originally Posted by NP8559

What is p3 that everyone speaks of? It seems a lot of users are doing that with the fat fast?!

P3 is the third phase of the HCG protocol. It is part of the stabilization and maintenance. People do it different ways; some follow Atkins, Leptin, EF/GT, etc. It allows for lots more yummy foods, which is why most of us can't wait to get there! P2 is pretty rough.
P3 would be a better situation to do a Fat Fast, but most of us did Fat Fasts in P2 which isn't exactly part of the HCG protocol.

[RileyWorm]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Ladies -- I am so glad this is working for you!!!! Yes, I think a fat fast correction day will be key for me in p3 (if I ever get to p3!)

Congrats on doing this successfully!

Mini - I think my new plan from now on is to do Fat Fasts instead of standard Correction Days. They work amazingly well! I can't believe I had never heard of it before now!

[RileyWorm]

Originally Posted by msgirl

Oh and I meant to add.....since last week at this time I have lost 5 pounds!!!!

Just by adding in some fat!

Loving us some Fat Fasts!!! Yay!

[NP8559]

Originally Posted by RileyWorm

Mini - I think my new plan from now on is to do Fat Fasts instead of standard Correction Days. They work amazingly well! I can't believe I had never heard of it before now!

How many days did you do it? Can you give me an example of what you ate for a day?

[msgirl]

NP8559 - I will try to answer some of your questions - I am a bit slow with work/family, etc. but will do my best

I have used Fage - 2% since it is hard to find Full fat. You can add 1 tbs of heavy whipping cream if need be.

I found a brand a Tom Thumb called Voskos and it is full fat - it has 280 calories per 8 oz.

P3 is the next step for those who are on hcg - some take this hormone through injection (dr. prescribed) or by using homeopathic drops/pellets - I use the drops. You can do a search on Netrition - this sites store and look for Hcg products - Intermountain is a popular brand. P3 is after P2.
P2 is in short - the drops and 500 calories a day following meals by Dr. Simeon - there is a P2 short form at the top of this entire forum.

P3 is basically P2 eating without sugars/starches - you are adding in fat and your calories intake depends on your BMI.

There are some menus on this thread that I have posted for fat fasts.

I had one day:

1 8oz serving of GY (Greek Yogurt) w/1 tb almond butter, 1 tb of CO (coconut oil)

I had the above concoction twice that day.

My menu for today is either on this page or the page right before it - with calories, totals and all.

I hope that helps!

[msgirl]

NP8559 - I found my menu but am reposting for you:

Today's menu:

Breakfast -
1 oz macadamia nuts
2 TB hwc
1 TB CO

Lunch -
1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 oz of Cream cheese

Supper -
3 eggs scrambled in 1 tb of butter
1 oz sharp cheddar cheese

Total calories - 1000
78% fat
18% protein
4% carbs

[msgirl]

NP - here is the link I mentioned about P2 and there is one for P3 too

HCG diet short form

[Tricialy]

Originally Posted by RileyWorm

Mini - I think my new plan from now on is to do Fat Fasts instead of standard Correction Days. They work amazingly well! I can't believe I had never heard of it before now!

I never tried the Fat Fast on P2 - but had been wondering the same thing about correction days - I was thinking to myself that it would be very similar to a steak or greek yogurt day - high fat.

I think I'll try them out when I need a CD on P3 - or even beyond. I'm glad you all did so well with it!

[msgirl]

Here is the one about P3

Phase 3 information for HCG diet

Also, if you look on page one of this thread (Fat Fasters) you can see some great information that Nicole posted.

Good luck to you!!!

[RileyWorm]

Originally Posted by RileyWorm

hello fellow fat fasters!
Day 2 down, no visible loss on the scale (but again, my scale SUCKS! so may have lost a few ounces, who knows) but my "fat" jeans (which are my old "skinny" jeans) fit again, and boy are they loose! I had to suck these babies on after the holidays so what a relief it is to not see anything spilling over anymore! Ha!
I had:
B
1 egg- 1tbsp mayo = 190
1 muffin - 115 (305 tot)
L
Same as breakfast. (305 tot)
D-
2 eggs, 1/2 tbsp mayo, 1/2 tbsp of butter = 280
1 muffin = 115 (395 tot)
1005 for the day.

Today's menu:
2 eggs, 1 tbsp mayo=280
1 muffin = 115 (395)
L
2 muffins, 1 tbsp pb=(360)

Dinner will be two eggs with a bit of butter, since I have about 280 calories left.

Today is my last day for this go-round. Back to protocol (my rogue way, of course!) and will do another fat fast, probably Sunday, Monday, Tuesday again. Even if I don't lose more tomorrow it was well worth the physical and mental boost I got. No more foggy brain and I feel like I could actually do a serious workout for the first time in weeks!

Congrats to all of you who lost, and even if you didn't I hope you had fun with it! I know I sure did!

NP, this is my menu for 2 of the 3 days. I only did 3 days but plan to do another 3 day round within the next few weeks. The recipe for my cream cheese muffins can be found on page one of the thread. There are lots of other menus scattered throughout the thread. Good luck! It certainly has worked for quite a few of us on here!