P2 Simeon's Protocol week of 2/6/12

[dbunny]

Hey all.. Down .5 today, so still up .5 from my lowest point so far.
I am getting antsy and frustrated as the scale is creeping along, and I really want to get into P3 by the weekend.. I may have to stay on it till Monday, which would be day 42 for me. I have fought for these last few pounds for 2 weeks, it seems. My SO thinks I am looking skinny and has been trying to cheer me on/be the voice of reason for me. These 5 or 6 pounds of VFT are apparently making a big difference, so I just really want a couple more gone before I wrap it up. But dangit! I am down, then up, then down, then up. Really pushing the water this week, along with green tea. Hope it helps!

Hope everyone has great losses today! Looked like there were some good whooshes today!

[hcground1]

Originally Posted by ldrof

ONLY down .1 this am. 150.1! Just can't seem to break out of this decade! BOO. It's getting really frustrating, as I want to get as close to goal as possible and only have 9 days to go w/ 10.1 lbs to lose. Anyway, I have lost 20 lbs this round, so far. I usually have about a 26 lb loss each round.
Have a great Wednesday, y'all. Half way through the work week. YEAH!

You'll get there, chin up. Are you doing rx or hhcg? With hhcg your round can be as long as you want... Just a thought.

Originally Posted by heatherwagnon

morning ya'll!
Stayed the same today as yesterday but completely my fault, didn't get in my second fruit/veg/meat for the day so i only survived on like 200 calories yesterday, not good just wasn't hungry also have TOM, cramps like a vengeance!

turbo kick today, detox bath tonight, all my food lol and hopefully will leave the 130's tomorrow!!

I'm so jealous! You're 1.2 lower than me! I bet you're in the 120's before me. for you! How long are you going on this round? Just curios.

Originally Posted by garnet10

A miracle!! Down 2.8 lbs today (D#3 VLCD) to 128.0. I'm so happy to be past my stall weight, I can't tell you! Woohoo!!!!

Of course, I am fully prepared for a possible increase in weight tomorrow. Been there, done that, where you lose big and then have a bump up the next day. But for today, I am happy.

Man, you guys are getting these big losses, I don't think I've ever seen one bigger than 2 pounds on any of my rounds. Way to go! What's your secret? Can't wait to join you!

[hcground1]

Originally Posted by dbunny

Hey all.. Down .5 today, so still up .5 from my lowest point so far.
I am getting antsy and frustrated as the scale is creeping along, and I really want to get into P3 by the weekend.. I may have to stay on it till Monday, which would be day 42 for me. I have fought for these last few pounds for 2 weeks, it seems. My SO thinks I am looking skinny and has been trying to cheer me on/be the voice of reason for me. These 5 or 6 pounds of VFT are apparently making a big difference, so I just really want a couple more gone before I wrap it up. But dangit! I am down, then up, then down, then up. Really pushing the water this week, along with green tea. Hope it helps!

Hope everyone has great losses today! Looked like there were some good whooshes today!

Sorry you're having a tough time. They say those last pounds when you get down to goal can really fight to stay. Hang in there. The way I figure it, I've already started this, why not hang in there till it's over!

[bkm]

down to 132.25! getting ever closer ....

However, even though my weight is approaching my goal, I still have a "belly pooch" -I have 6 kids, but my baby is 27 yo - doubt that's a viable excuse!

Well, I no longer want to wear a bikini, but I would love to get rid of this belly - does it eventually "even out"? or do I get to live with it? Last time I was this low, I dressed for the working world - panty hose, etc., so I don't know if I had this or not - now I wear shorts, tank tops, and bathing suits - and the belly shows!

[hcground1]

Well, no loss for me today. Not too surprised, bernice didn't show yesterday at all. So frustrating. I think I'll sit in the sauna again today, that seemed to really help relax me on Monday. Have a great day!

[LaraSuzz]

Originally Posted by hcground1

Well, no loss for me today. Not too surprised, bernice didn't show yesterday at all. So frustrating. I think I'll sit in the sauna again today, that seemed to really help relax me on Monday. Have a great day!

Do you think the sauna might interfere with the water in your muscles?

[garnet10]

Originally Posted by heatherwagnon

AWESOME!! Looks like we're around the same (though I'm still at 130 lol) I hope I'm you tomorrow!!

Oh, you will be! I just wish I had started this when I was at your starting point rather than mine.

This is the most amazing diet! I'm not sure 120 is my final weight. I'm 5'4" and still wearing size 10 pants at when I was 126 pounds. I'm hoping that last 6 will get me into size 8.

Here's to tomorrow's scale!

[C'Marie]

I'm back down my .6 gain so now same weight as Sunday after I had my surprise *whoosh* of 2 pounds..... still seriously thinking of stopping shots on Saturday and going from there with pellets or hhcg drops since I will have hit the 40 days with Rx by then. Not sure what I wanna do. I sure don't want to pop back up and get stuck again but then even though I'm way past the hunger stage and into the "groove" I am kinda tired of this right now.... UGH.

@Kari, I don't have scallops on my P & I list of meats - it's a pretty high fat seafood. YMMV.

Good Wednesday, everyone!

[Lildrew]

Down zero today. I was looking at my numbers and realized it took me a whole week to recover from a 1.5 day "cheat". SOOOO, not worth it!!!

[hcground1]

Originally Posted by bkm

down to 132.25! getting ever closer ....

However, even though my weight is approaching my goal, I still have a "belly pooch" -I have 6 kids, but my baby is 27 yo - doubt that's a viable excuse!

Well, I no longer want to wear a bikini, but I would love to get rid of this belly - does it eventually "even out"? or do I get to live with it? Last time I was this low, I dressed for the working world - panty hose, etc., so I don't know if I had this or not - now I wear shorts, tank tops, and bathing suits - and the belly shows!

Unfortunately I think exercise is the only way to tighten up that saggy baby belly skin. I have the same thing and the only time I ever noticed it getting smaller was when I was doing crazy core workouts twice a week.

[ldrof]

Originally Posted by hcground1

You'll get there, chin up. Are you doing rx or hhcg? With hhcg your round can be as long as you want... Just a thought.



I'm so jealous! You're 1.2 lower than me! I bet you're in the 120's before me. for you! How long are you going on this round? Just curios.



Man, you guys are getting these big losses, I don't think I've ever seen one bigger than 2 pounds on any of my rounds. Way to go! What's your secret? Can't wait to join you!

I am doing the rx injections, so only 42 days. I'm pretty ready for phase 3 and lost about 5 lbs in my last phase 3, so am hoping for a repeat.

[fultymom]

I'm down .6 today and happy about it since I've had 3 straight days of seeing the scale move downward

Lots of good losses here

Cindy T

[catjrow3]

Good job ladies, looks like you are all doing well! Inspiring!

[heatherwagnon]

Originally Posted by hcground1

I'm so jealous! You're 1.2 lower than me! I bet you're in the 120's before me. for you! How long are you going on this round? Just curios.

Thanks!! I'm probably doing 30 days, that's what all the injections I have, had hoped i wouldn't need 30 but being so close to goal, my losses are just creeping down ugh

[heatherwagnon]

Originally Posted by garnet10

Oh, you will be! I just wish I had started this when I was at your starting point rather than mine.

This is the most amazing diet! I'm not sure 120 is my final weight. I'm 5'4" and still wearing size 10 pants at when I was 126 pounds. I'm hoping that last 6 will get me into size 8.

Here's to tomorrow's scale!

120 is my goal but i'd be good with under 125, I stabalized last time at 4 lbs above my ldw so I'm hoping to end anywhere under 125 but who knows i'll have to end with whatever i'm at day 30
You're doing amazing!!

[heatherwagnon]

Originally Posted by kj2010

Just a couple more weeks girls are we can have it all!! Yum!

[icecreamjunkie]

ok, I don't know what gives....but I have been hungry all day!!!!!

I skipped my coffee this morning to see if that might be causing some of my issues...just drank water and green tea. Had 90oz of water so far and my lunch...but MAN! I still have till five before I can go home...This has been the first day (day 21) that I have had these serious munchies!

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by C'Marie

@Kari, I don't have scallops on my P & I list of meats - it's a pretty high fat seafood. YMMV.

I agree. No scallops in the original document.

[icecreamjunkie]

Originally Posted by shelbyla

I agree. No scallops in the original document.

Totally my bad!!! I was trying to remember from memory...figuring they were in there with lobster and crab...but alas....they are not!

Sorry!!

[icecreamjunkie]

Ok, so I had a piece of fish and celery soup for dinner ....overdosing on water! lol BUT I have been going to the bathroom a LOT (sorry for the TMI) so that has to be a good sign after my sodium dinner last night, right?

I was totally puffy today and even had "cankles"....not as bad as I used to...but they were there. I don't think I ever want to use brags again!

[hcground1]

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Do you think the sauna might interfere with the water in your muscles?

Nah, I think it actually helps. Same idea as a detox bath, it just causes you to sweat stuff out through your pores. I'm drinking more than enough water to compensate for the sweat loss. My average is 3 quarts of water a day, not including teas and coffee.

Man I'm having a bad day. I'm so cranky and depressed. Tom's not due for 4-5 days but I'm sure he's the biggest culprit for the way I'm feeling. Also, I though sure bernice would turn up some time today since I haven't seen her since Monday. Nope, nadda. That always makes me cranky. Bloated and just feel "off."

Thanks for letting me rant!

[morihay]

Im on day 13 and was losing 1 pound a day had 1 day of cheat (superbowl) not bad but up 1.5 next day mad at myself but i got over it.... i am away from home for a week actually easier because not haveing to cook for my family but also no scale kinda scarey and what im doing is pretty physical enough to make me sore
but the last few days i have eaten what im supose to but im just getting in around 400 calories im still not hungry but im worried i should be getting more?
im using spark people to track calories. also i forgot im supose to skip a day once a week not to do drops should i just start now skipping a day?
sorry so long ..
thanks moriha

[hcground1]

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Do you think the sauna might interfere with the water in your muscles?

Originally Posted by morihay

Im on day 13 and was losing 1 pound a day had 1 day of cheat (superbowl) not bad but up 1.5 next day mad at myself but i got over it.... i am away from home for a week actually easier because not haveing to cook for my family but also no scale kinda scarey and what im doing is pretty physical enough to make me sore
but the last few days i have eaten what im supose to but im just getting in around 400 calories im still not hungry but im worried i should be getting more?
im using spark people to track calories. also i forgot im supose to skip a day once a week not to do drops should i just start now skipping a day?
sorry so long ..
thanks moriha

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but if you're doing hhcg you don't need to skip any days. It's only if you're doing the rx, real hormone drops or injections.

[morihay]

Originally Posted by hcground1

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but if you're doing hhcg you don't need to skip any days. It's only if you're doing the rx, real hormone drops or injections.

Note: If you do the six-week course, you'll follow the diet for the full six weeks. However, you should only take the drops six days out of each week so that you don't develop immunity to hCG 1234™. For example, don't take the drops on Sundays, but continue to follow the diet.

this is pasted from the instructions for the drops im using and they work lost over 10 pounds
moriha

[bevvy5]

Just checked in. Having a great week, 5.2 pounds in my first two days. That is the largest consecutive losses for me in all three rounds!!

Not expecting much tomorrow but my head is firmly back in the program.

Keep it up, ladies. Summer will be here soon and we'll all feel and look better.

[ldrof]

I am STUCK at 150.1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 days in a row now and I just want to break below 150! I am hoping that it is just my body readjusting, but it's hard because I have been so good about following protocol and I was so active yesterday (doing laundry and cleaning LOL) that I thought for sure I would have a good loss. Maybe tomorrow
Went to the doctor today and they gave me 10 more injections, so I guess I'll stick it out. I was going to start phase 3 on the 18th, but with these injections being used, it will take me through to the 22nd. I CAN do this!
Have a great day, y'all! Lyn

[icecreamjunkie]

UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was 284.6 yesterday after my sodium dinner! Drank SO much water all day, I lost count...but I am certain it was at least 180 oz plus green tea through out the day. I was in the potty the WHOLE night it seemed...this morning.......

284.4!

Ok, just had to vent. I am really getting frustrated by the fact that the first two weeks, I lost great...then in week three...almost nothing except for the yo-yoing and the gain yesterday.

I hope everyone has a great day! I have meetings all morning and then teach the rest of the day. But will check in with everyone in the evening!

have a super day!!!

[LaraSuzz]

Originally Posted by hcground1

Nah, I think it actually helps. Same idea as a detox bath, it just causes you to sweat stuff out through your pores. I'm drinking more than enough water to compensate for the sweat loss. My average is 3 quarts of water a day, not including teas and coffee.
Man I'm having a bad day. I'm so cranky and depressed. Tom's not due for 4-5 days but I'm sure he's the biggest culprit for the way I'm feeling. Also, I though sure bernice would turn up some time today since I haven't seen her since Monday. Nope, nadda. That always makes me cranky. Bloated and just feel "off."

Thanks for letting me rant!

I hope you feel better. I know the feeling. I've had my period for almost two weeks now. Sucks. Hence why I am taking a break. Dont want to mess things up. One thing you should know is A. Full moon effects your mood greatly and B. Solar flares have been very strong, look them up it explains how radiation from the sun causes us to be extra emotional like sad angry, it kind of brings out past stuff you have bot dealt with. very interesting and comforting to know why you might be feeling this way. I hope this helps you.

Originally Posted by shelbyla

I agree. No scallops in the original document.

Very good to know, didnt realize theyre not on the list!

Originally Posted by ldrof

I am STUCK at 150.1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 days in a row now and I just want to break below 150! I am hoping that it is just my body readjusting, but it's hard because I have been so good about following protocol and I was so active yesterday (doing laundry and cleaning LOL) that I thought for sure I would have a good loss. Maybe tomorrow
Went to the doctor today and they gave me 10 more injections, so I guess I'll stick it out. I was going to start phase 3 on the 18th, but with these injections being used, it will take me through to the 22nd. I CAN do this!
Have a great day, y'all! Lyn

I would be jumping for joy if I were stuck at 150. lol.

No loss for today but I say whatevs, I'm happy.

have a great day all. Be kind to yourself.

[Doing It Right]

Good morning! I'm down .8 for a total of 7 after my VLCD2.

For those who didn't have a loss, stay strong, it will happen. Hope you all have a great day!

[Lildrew]

Good morning all!!! I am down 1.4 this morning!! Here's praying I get into the 140 before my birthday!!