P2 Simeons Protocol Week 1-23 Thru 1-30

[shelbyla]

OMG!!!!! I just ate an entire pint of strawberries! Someone...HELP!

[kj2010]

Originally Posted by shelbyla

OMG!!!!! I just ate an entire pint of strawberries! Someone...HELP!

HAHA!! Well at least it wasn't a whole PINT of ice cream!!!! hahahaha

[shelbyla]

If I had ice cream here at work I probably would have! The hhcg is wearing off, all right! Hopefully tomorrow after my gi-normous P3 breakfast, these demons will stop chasing me! Thanks Kari!

[heather903]

I'm on VLCD 12 today and I went up .4 lbs. However, I think my jeans are fitting differently (I've had to hike up the waist quite a bit today). I know some people stall on the scale and readjust inches wise, but is it possible to increase and readjust? It just doesn't seem logical to increase in weight but lose fat.

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by heather903

I'm on VLCD 12 today and I went up .4 lbs. However, I think my jeans are fitting differently (I've had to hike up the waist quite a bit today). I know some people stall on the scale and readjust inches wise, but is it possible to increase and readjust? It just doesn't seem logical to increase in weight but lose fat.

It's quite likely that the little bump up isn't really weight. Hormones, water, scale inaccuracy, something like that, I would venture to guess. I know that I re-distributed inches all over the place in my last P3/4 and I was up and down everywhere between 152 and 157 the whole time--a lot more than 0.4 but I still lost inches.

[ldrof]

Originally Posted by catkin

Tell us what you're taking and what you've been eating, maybe we can help!

HERE IS MY WEEKS WORTH OF FOOD
Sunday
Lunch 100 g. chicken, 2 c. cucumbers, apple
Dinner 100 g. tilapia, 2 c. asparagus, strawberries

Monday:
Lunch 100 g. chicken, 2 c. asparagus, apple
Dinner 100 g. lobster, 1 c. tomato, strawberries

Tuesday:
Lunch 100 g. beef, 2 c. lettuce, orange
Dinner 100 g. shrimp, 2 c. cabbage, strawberries

Wednesday:
Lunch 100 g. shrimp, 2 c. lettuce, ½ grapefruit
Dinner 100 g. tilapia , 2 c. asparagus, apple

Thursday:
Lunch 100 g. shrimp, 1 c.tomato, apple
Dinner 100 g. chicken, 2 c. asparagus, strawberries

Friday:
Lunch 100 g. chicken, 2 c. cucumber, orange
Dinner 100 g. tilapia, 2 c. lettuce, apple

At the doc's office today, they told me to stay the course and be patient. It's hard when you're working so hard to be good, even though you are hungry! Thanks for your help! Lyn

[catkin]

Originally Posted by fultymom

Every one is doing GREAT!

Shelby, that must have been quite a shock to see those new decade numbers!! Fabulous!!!!

I'm down 1.2 today

A little nervous since today I'll be away from home at lunch time for the first time. I'll be taking my lunch, my vitamins, my Rx cream and 2 bottles of water all with me. Since dh will be with me, he'll pick something up for him and we can either stop at a park or eat in the car, but I'm not up to sitting in a fast food place quite yet.

I hope everyone breezes right through this day with no issues

Cindy T

You are in control!

[catkin]

Originally Posted by kj2010

Hi Ladies!
Okay, so much for my being mad at week 2. I'm now having the best week 2 I've ever had! haha. It got off to a slow start, but man...it's making up for it now. Down -1.2 today. For a total of 14.8 pounds in 14 VLCD's.

Shelby - I can't wait to see your pics tomorrow. I don't get on much during the weekends, but hopefully I won't miss them.

Hope today is a better day lil Drew!

Ldrof - hope you find a solution soon!!

Catkin - hope things get back on track fast for you!! That stinks you have to switch your schedule up and it throws things off.

WTG Kari and thanks! I'm hanging in till the 31st....

[catkin]

Originally Posted by C'Marie

I stayed the same this morning, but weighed earlier so I'm hopeful tomorrow will be down some more, closer to new weight! Family is taking me out to dinner tonight so I will stay on protocol (always) and eat romaine lettuce and either a hamburger patty squeezed dry and cut in half or a piece of chicken or fish - and some sparkly water with lemon in it, and for dessert sliced strawberries with stevia ! (I take it in my purse) - NOT GOING OFF PROTOCOL even though I'm going out - it was supposed to be my 50th birthday dinner but none of us could go on or close to that date - so we're gong now. I think my MIL was slightly bummed she couldn't make me a special dessert but I told her it was my choice that I started my diet again when I did because I was tired of being FAT LOL..... and that I will have dessert maybe in a month or so (coconut flour carrot cake-YUM)....

For now, the fact that none of my pants are tight anymore ! YAY! and I see the scale moving downward is present and celebration enough!

I saw a friend's post on FB the other day and it said something like,

"Don't reward yourself with food - you're not a dog!"

LOVED IT!

Oh no! Marie has the falling pants syndrome!

Pants on the ground...

[ldrof]

FINALLY! After MY LONG stall, I was down 2.1 this morning! That is certainly a WELCOME and motivating whoosh, so I know I can make it through the next 3 weeks! Thanks for my daily therapy, guys. You are all tremendous ladies and I so appreciate all the help and understanding you give everyone! I hope you all have fabulous losses, too and if you don't, try not to get discouraged. If you stay the course, you will lose!
Hugs, Lyn

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by catkin

Thanks!

I know what you mean--got the pants hangin', too! DH says he's got the answer----suspenders! (I've considered them! )
Congrats--looking forward to your photos!

Every time this happens to me my son tells me "you need a belt". Why don't I ever think of that I am not a belt person, but my DH wears one every day. I need to pull mine out and see what I think of them. I would just rather move to another size in jeans though. Good thing I have quite a range in my closet

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by ldrof

At the doc's office today, they told me to stay the course and be patient. It's hard when you're working so hard to be good, even though you are hungry! Thanks for your help! Lyn

And that worked Yeah you!!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

The avatar thing is funny - my main computer is an iPad, first generation, and getting pictures uploaded is almost impossible. I have to take them with a camera, upload them THROUGH my iPad into iPhoto (because the USB cable output for the camera doesn't work, so I use the SD card adapter for this device), edit and save them to the desktop of one of our auxiliary computers, upload them to an invisible album on my PERSONAL website, and THEN copy the image address to the avatar field here on LCF.

It's such an obnoxiously complicated process I just hadn't mustered the will on a day I was wearing makeup to take a picture and do the whole song and dance. And because I'm at home with my kids every day, unless we have an appointment I generally don't wear makeup, do my hair, or anything else beyond dressing nicely and getting to my chores. So putting up an avatar was on my list of things to do, but there were sizable time hurdles to actually completing the task

And I thought I didn't post pics because I don't know how Your way sounds way more complicated than mine I am glad you did though. You look fantastic!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by catkin

To be clear, first you are leptin resistant--which is undesirable.
The goal with the Leptin Reset/Rx is to become leptin sensitive.


How do I know when I am no longer leptin resistant?

Changes in appearance: Your hair and nails will improve in color and presentation. Your pedicurist will notice you have less dead skin on your feet. Your face will look a lot better, with softer skin and better color, especially if you use olive oil or coconut oil on your skin.

Changes in mood, personality, and thoughts: You will become more thoughtful, more mindful, and less explosive in explosive environments. If you decide to add mindfulness to your reset, (you should) you will notice tremendous changes in your thinking and your ability to learn and comprehend things. Your insight, intuition, and mental acuity will be sharper. Also, your sexual desires will change and your libido will awaken. Your spouse will begin to notice things and treat you differently.

Changes in appetite: Your carbohydrate cravings will go away. You’ll feel full and not really need to eat three meals a day. You’ll notice your taste and smell change.

Changes in energy and sleep: Over 6-12 months, expect your energy to gradually improve. You will feel warmer and exude body heat, but your body temperature will actually be lower. It will continue to trend lower over the next 18-24 months while you thyroid settles into its new biologic groove. Dramatic improvements will be made in your sleep. Both migraines and muscle soreness from exercise will decrease.

There are more benefits not listed here.
This is why I'm doing this plan shortly after P2! Dr. Kruse's recommendations are the ones I will be following (for the most part).

Oh my cat. I need all of these!!! Thanks for taking the time to share this info!!! Off to research more.

[catkin]

Originally Posted by ldrof

FINALLY! After MY LONG stall, I was down 2.1 this morning! That is certainly a WELCOME and motivating whoosh, so I know I can make it through the next 3 weeks! Thanks for my daily therapy, guys. You are all tremendous ladies and I so appreciate all the help and understanding you give everyone! I hope you all have fabulous losses, too and if you don't, try not to get discouraged. If you stay the course, you will lose!
Hugs, Lyn

Congrats to you for having the wherewithall to stay the course! The prizes go to those that stay focused and on plan! Your menus look stellar. I ran out of grissini last week and have not replaced it.

[catkin]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Oh my cat. I need all of these!!! Thanks for taking the time to share this info!!! Off to research more.

You're welcome--just the tip of the iceberg!

[heather903]

I'm up ANOTHER .4 lbs today making it a whole pound now that's come back. I measured for inches and I haven't lost any of those, either. It's very discouraging since I could have lost this much in this amount of time just watching calories but eating whatever I want. There had better be a big whoosh tomorrow or the scale gets it!

[catkin]

No time to post except that I'm down .4 on VLCD27 @132.8hhcg

Have great day!!!!

[Kiki373]

Down .8 today....that makes a total of 15.5 lbs on VLCD 20. I have 10 more lbs to go in 10-12 days to meet goal. I can't remember how many pellets I have left 10 or 12 days worth.

Everyone is doing a good job....KUTGW!!!

[dbunny]

After my glorious 2 pound drop yesterday, I am up 1.4 pounds. Two things: 1. I hate scales that read in .1 increments. 2. How the heck did this happen?
I have not ever went up the scale more than .5 while in P2. I am blaming the scale I am using while dog sitting!

[ldrof]

Originally Posted by catkin

Congrats to you for having the wherewithall to stay the course! The prizes go to those that stay focused and on plan! Your menus look stellar. I ran out of grissini last week and have not replaced it.

It was a very welcome drop. I have been SO strict this round that I was ready to give up! I haven't even included Grissini this time! Thanks!

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by ldrof

FINALLY! After MY LONG stall, I was down 2.1 this morning! That is certainly a WELCOME and motivating whoosh, so I know I can make it through the next 3 weeks! Thanks for my daily therapy, guys. You are all tremendous ladies and I so appreciate all the help and understanding you give everyone! I hope you all have fabulous losses, too and if you don't, try not to get discouraged. If you stay the course, you will lose!
Hugs, Lyn

Yay! So so happy for you!

~~~~~
Morning guys! My little strawberry episode yesterday didn't do much--I was up to 140 even (0.2) but still a bit below LDW to start me out. And my OCD just LUUUUUVs having an even number to start my P3! So this is my first morning of P3, which I started with a BAB, a la leptin reset/Jack Kruse. I did NOT get eating within 30 mins because I was messing around with my camera then trying to upload pics from today. GRRRRR! Anyway, although they are in two different posts (I just got too darn hungry to wait!), my pics from my entire hcg journey are up in a new thread. Scroll down to see today's pics and sorry they are not all together... Darn computers!

Hugs to everyone who is struggling and high fives to you ALL for sticking with it, through thick and thin, ups and downs, beef and cabbage...

I'll be poking my head back in here (just because I can't resist) but I'll be moving over to the P3 thread to post, so as not to torment you guys!

KUTGW!!!!! As you can see, one year and 70 pounds can make a huge difference!

[C'Marie]

Yay yay!! I am down again, a nice drop of 1.4 after my bd dinner out. I ate petite sirloin and raw spinach with vinegar and a diet pepsi (almost never have that) and then layer had strawberries and a little bit of celery with tea. Everyone made icky faces while they were eating my snickers cake and ice cream. It was so funny. My family is so supportive lol!!! I love my fam!!!

Only just over 5 pounds to virgin weight. I still don't know if I will make it this round or not but I'm gonna try!!!!

[shelbyla]

Yay! C'Marie! Love Saturdays! Happy belated bday--nice present...

[heatherwagnon]

First load day netted me a 4.2 lb gain high protein all day till dinner and I wanted some pizza so I did I know thats my gain cause tomato sauce and carbs but COME ON...I cried

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by heatherwagnon

First load day netted me a 4.2 lb gain high protein all day till dinner and I wanted some pizza so I did I know thats my gain cause tomato sauce and carbs but COME ON...I cried

Awwww...don't cry! If you eat high protein, high fat, low carb today, you'll probably lose it anyways.

[HCG girl]

Originally Posted by dbunny

After my glorious 2 pound drop yesterday, I am up 1.4 pounds. Two things: 1. I hate scales that read in .1 increments. 2. How the heck did this happen?
I have not ever went up the scale more than .5 while in P2. I am blaming the scale I am using while dog sitting!

It really has to be the scale!! Dont feel bad, just stay the course and you will be just fine

Originally Posted by C'Marie

Yay yay!! I am down again, a nice drop of 1.4 after my bd dinner out. I ate petite sirloin and raw spinach with vinegar and a diet pepsi (almost never have that) and then layer had strawberries and a little bit of celery with tea. Everyone made icky faces while they were eating my snickers cake and ice cream. It was so funny. My family is so supportive lol!!! I love my fam!!!

Only just over 5 pounds to virgin weight. I still don't know if I will make it this round or not but I'm gonna try!!!!

Well, it's hard to watch others eat and eat the right thing yourself. Happy Birthday - Great job

Today I am down .4 but which is great, wish it were more. Hoping for a great day tomorrow!!
Have a good one!!!

[C'Marie]

Originally Posted by catkin

No time to post except that I'm down .4 on VLCD27 @132.8hhcg

Have great day!!!!

YaY!!!!!!!!

[ldrof]

Down .4 today, but I'll take it since TOM showed up (after 3 months w/o one...grrr.. I hate this perimenopausal stuff) this morning. Going to a birthday party today, so wish me luck. I'll just eat before and take my water w/ lemon. Today is day 21, so I have 21 days to go! I CAN do this. Looking forward to having some of that coconut cake for my birthday March 9th! Mmmmmmmmmmmm.

[heather903]

Down, finally, today after a couple of gain days. However, it's only down .4 lbs. so I'm still up from where I was. Week 2 sucked and I don't know why. Oh, well. On to week 3 and hopefully some big losses. I don't know if I'll do a round 2 if this round doesn't pick up and show some big numbers downward. Eating so little for such a small loss is really frustrating. Especially because I haven't lost any inches either.

I'm going to go eat an orange now and have a couple of cups of green tea. Maybe I can pee out the weight.