~~HCG/HHCG Rogue and Alternative plans for week of 2/12/12~~

[minimonkey]

Morning, ladies!

My loss from yesterday basically stayed -- I bounced up .2, which is pretty clearly water retention.

I am definitely looking leaner, which is fabulous

So --it is day 11 for me, and losses for the round so far are coming out to about .5/day average -- which is excellent! I figure at the lowest, I'd like to stabilize at 95 -- and I may not decide to go that low. If the current average keeps up, I should be able to do it this round, with the new bottle included. Woot!!!

[catjrow3]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Morning, ladies!

My loss from yesterday basically stayed -- I bounced up .2, which is pretty clearly water retention.

I am definitely looking leaner, which is fabulous

So --it is day 11 for me, and losses for the round so far are coming out to about .5/day average -- which is excellent! I figure at the lowest, I'd like to stabilize at 95 -- and I may not decide to go that low. If the current average keeps up, I should be able to do it this round, with the new bottle included. Woot!!!

Good job Zoe, congrats! I hope it continues at the same speed for you now, and no more stalls!!

[minimonkey]

Thanks, Cathy -- and welcome back! We've been missing you!!!

I don't think I will mind the inevitable stalls so much now that I don't feel pressure to stop the round at 21 days -- I am fine with waiting them out, since I know they do eventually break on protocol.

If I go the whole 40 days, I'll definitely be ready for a break after that -- goal, or no.

I rather suspect I will make goal this round -- whether I decide to call it at 100 or 95 remains to be seen. 3 lbs a week/average/will get me there.

Based on the way my body looks this morning, I may well call it at 100 or just a little lower -- the real hcg seems to be taking fat off differently, and my legs are looking a lot leaner than they have in a while.

[morihay]

Originally Posted by Gremom

YAY!! Great job! KUTGW! Where do you get the seaweed snacks? Might wanna pick some up.

to everyone else!

Gremom the seaweed snacks i got at the health food store the brand is Annie Chun's i have seen sesame and wasabi the wasbi flavor unfortunately has brown sugar as an ingredient but the nutrition stats are the same for both even my kids like the sesame great if your craving a salty snack (chips) im happy

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by mdolph

Cheryl- goodluck on the new housing prospect!

Shirley- guitar is a great instrument for a boy to pick up. Girls love guitar players, lol!

So I went window shopping tonight and picked up a few dresses off the clearance rack at Target. I really enjoy wearing dresses to work when it's warm out and all of mine are too big. Anyway, I bought some Junior size large dresses since I knew the brand ran small well low and behold they're all way too big. I'm super bummed as they didn't have anything smaller and I really loved them! Online they aren't clearanced yet. I'm going one town over to try on what they have but I'm doubting the small will fit. Tomorrow I work till noon then hitting Target then I really want to hit this great Goodwill that'll be on the way home from the other Target I can go to as well. I'm feeling the need to get a spring wardrobe started!

Bummer about the clothes, but very cool that you have trouble finding clothes that are "small enough!" I went to see the apartment but turned out he changed the time and forgot to tell me. He felt really bad and offered to bring me a coffee. I said that wasn't necessary, plus I'm doing a diet that would prohibit getting a DD coffee loaded with cream. So I'll be leaving in about a half hour to go see it (again.)

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Sass -- I love the Walden Farms chocolate syrup -- it is great on apples as well as strawberries!

Well. looking at my bottle of drops again today, it looks like a lot less than it did -- so now I am thinking I will need another bottle if I want to extend the round at all -- even beyond the minimum dosing time. Hmmmm .... order, or not? It takes about a week turn around, at minimum, to get them....

I'm wanting to lose a minimum of 8 more lbs -- and think I would be happier a little lower than that... so I am thinking I may just go ahead and bite the bullet and order. I want a little time for my goal weight to "set" once I reach it..... and I would really, really like this to be my last round ever. I'm on a roll with this, and am afraid I won't keep it up if I stop before goal.

Once I get into stabilization mode, I really want to stay in that mindset.

Glad you ordered more, Mini. I do that sort of thing a lot. In fact, I should have given myself the LCF name of MissCalculation.

Originally Posted by Sasseaux

How the day ended up: Calories 334, BUT: carbs 43 gr, sugar 17 gr. I had a sugar free fat free thingy fro Starbuck's. Kinda overpriced, but a nice treat. I better see losses tomorrow. I have swamped myself with water all day. However, I was very, very stressed about some farm stuff. Melanie can probably relate: my fence man pulled out all the fence posts and disappeared. My horses are roaming my front lawn and killed my very old and very big crepe myrtle tree. I have to let that go and imagine Mr. Fence man bathed in white Light and blessings. Sigh. I hope he gets blessed with a work ethic.

Mini, I'm so glad you are having good losses on the Rx.

Cheryl, glad the farm went well and guitar, too. So tired. I think I will hit it.

Love to all! Its great to be where we are losers and that's a good thing!

Real farm day today and it is gorgeous outside! Will be a killer sunset up on the hill. And I might not need a coat!

I can NOT believe he did that to you! How long ago did he pull out the posts and then disappear? Have you called him? Get on his @$$ and make him finish the job! You can't afford for your horses to be uncontained. Your poor myrtle tree! Tell him that if he doesn't return and do the job right, you will report him to the Better Business Bureau and sue. Then you can picture him in white light if you still want to. But he has to finish the dang job!

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Hey girls-I read, but am so tired I can't manage personals. My mom fell last night, and was stuck between her bed and dresser for 11 hours. The paramedics and firemen got her up and wanted to take her to the hospital, but she refused. I got a call from her neighbor around 3PM w/ the news. l went over, and she wanted to try to get out of bed and go to the restroom. After 30 min of wrestling (she's very weak, not much strength, can normally only walk a few steps) she wasn't able to support her weight, even with me and her friend holding her up, she fell again. So this set of paramedics did take her to the hospital (despite her request not to). She's admitted now. They're running tests. She's a bit disoriented and weak. We'll see what the doctor says. So, I've been out all evening and am tired!! I got a plain hamburger (in-n-out) for dinner and my cals are coming in a 600. Not too bad. More important things to think about.

And, I spilled my hcg pellets in my purse in the middle of all of this!! I recovered them into the bottle, but hope they're ok. I guess we'll see. Sigh.

G'nite!!

Oh no, Julie! 11 hours stuck between two pieces of furniture? That's how people end up in hospitals getting IV fluids and home safety evals. I hope she doesn't have any skin breakdown or extensive bruising. Sometimes the bruising shows up later. Is she sometimes disoriented or is this something new? I hope you all can find a good resolution to her problem. If it's not safe for her to be home alone, at least maybe you can get VNA to come in and do some things with her on a daily basis. Or maybe a private duty aid?

I'm also sorry you dumped your bottle of pellets! At least they weren't all over the floor or in the sink or something. I hope they are still okay.

Originally Posted by Sasseaux

Meee: !! Down another pound to 160. Okay here it comes: SUCK IT, DMV Lady!!!

I will say tht I feel like crap now after eating so few calories yesterday. I think I have found out why Dr. Simeon makes you eat 500. Eww I do not feel so good. Will make some egg scrambled in PAM here in a few minutes and force them down.

They don't even require weights on CT driver's licenses anymore. Just eye color and height. Maybe hair color. I forget. WTG on the scale drop!!

Originally Posted by shirleychef

THAT will be dangerous.... b/c he is already too cute!! :-)

Oops. Better redirect him to the piano or trumpet!

Originally Posted by Gremom

I am down a lb this morning! It is coming off slowly, but surely and I am not giving up! Brother's wedding is in 2 months and I want to be 130 or lower by then and I think I can do it!

My girls have 1/2 day today and are off on Monday and we have a super busy weekend. But DH and I will do a date night in tomorrow night after the kids go to bed. I make a nice dinner just for us and we just hang out or watch a movie.

Have a great Friday!

Yip-yip! Enjoy your date night, and I hope you reach your goal before the wedding! I have a wedding on June 30. First one in eons.

Originally Posted by Sasseaux

Gremon, GRATZ on the big Loss! Whoot whoot

I just popped in to say feeling much better and proud of myself because I have had both breakfast and lunch and I still have 200 calories left for the rest of the day!! That's a gold mine on this diet!!! If I cook stuff myself it makes all the difference.

Cheryl this is for you >>>>>> guitar gal. LOL

Someday, maybe. Right now I sucketh.

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Morning, ladies!

My loss from yesterday basically stayed -- I bounced up .2, which is pretty clearly water retention.

I am definitely looking leaner, which is fabulous

So --it is day 11 for me, and losses for the round so far are coming out to about .5/day average -- which is excellent! I figure at the lowest, I'd like to stabilize at 95 -- and I may not decide to go that low. If the current average keeps up, I should be able to do it this round, with the new bottle included. Woot!!!

Cool! Glad you are in the zone, Zoe! KUTGW!

Not much time to chat. Need to head out the door in a few minutes to see that apartment. But updated my "daily note" and so you can read how I'm doing. I treated myself last night for good behavior and for doing so well and branching out is so many positive directions. Today I'm back in the saddle.

Farm day at 4pm. Then I have a glorious weekend of NOTHING on my agenda. I will work on the guitar and maybe start making myself a hat. I bought some yarn and I can get all the info I need on Youtube regarding how to make a hat. I crochet but I'm a beginner.

Hope everyone has a fabulous day! Going to be 50 degrees and sunny!

[ellenalesa]

So sorry to hear about your mom, hope she gets better soon. Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and my prayers.

[CherylB]

Went to view a first floor apartment in town. Just got back. The house was built in 1910, so that should help you get a picture of it. The rooms are nice enough but it has two puny closets in the two bedrooms and that is IT for storage. The kitchen is large but very outdated, washing machine in one corner of the kitchen and dryer in the basement. Large porch that is enclosed and forms an L shape around the front and side of house that would be the tenants.

No back door but he said I could put up a dog run. That would mean exiting the side door (in all sorts of weather) and walking out to the back to hook her up to the run, then repeating the process. Multiple times every day.

I asked about lawn care and he said he pays someone to mow once a month. Once a month. That must be some pretty tall grass!

Carpeting in all rooms other than the kitchen and bathroom. Bathroom off the kitchen. (???) Carpets a beige color and loaded with stains. Fridge/freezer rusted and ancient.

I think I'm going to let this one pass. It gives me an idea of what's out there and I will keep saving my pennies for each additional month I can stay in my house. You just can't beat free rent.

[julieboolie]

Hey girls. A quick pop-in. Mom's doing a bit better. She's bruised and sore and weak. They're recommending moving her to a skilled nursing facility for rehab and PT. She's in bad shape and refuses to exercise to build her strength. Hopefully she'll respond to this care. Her ins. only covers a very poorly rated center, and I'm leery of putting her there. I need to make some calls and see what other options we have.

Sorry to post and run. Thanks you all SOOOOO much for your kind words of encouragement and prayers. It means more than you know!

I am down to 156.2 today . I think the days I exercise (yesterday before the call about my mom) and Tues. night net me a 1lb drop on the scale. If I still feel good I'm going to try and exercise a few times a week. We'll see. Time is getting away from me lately.

I'm gonna' try for a mini nap. you all!

[hikergurl]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Hey girls-I read, but am so tired I can't manage personals. My mom fell last night, and was stuck between her bed and dresser for 11 hours. The paramedics and firemen got her up and wanted to take her to the hospital, but she refused. I got a call from her neighbor around 3PM w/ the news. l went over, and she wanted to try to get out of bed and go to the restroom. After 30 min of wrestling (she's very weak, not much strength, can normally only walk a few steps) she wasn't able to support her weight, even with me and her friend holding her up, she fell again. So this set of paramedics did take her to the hospital (despite her request not to). She's admitted now. They're running tests. She's a bit disoriented and weak. We'll see what the doctor says. So, I've been out all evening and am tired!! I got a plain hamburger (in-n-out) for dinner and my cals are coming in a 600. Not too bad. More important things to think about.

And, I spilled my hcg pellets in my purse in the middle of all of this!! I recovered them into the bottle, but hope they're ok. I guess we'll see. Sigh.

G'nite!!

Wow, so sorry about your mom, Julie. What a traumatic situation. Hopefully everything will turn out ok.

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Ladies -- I decided to just do it, and ordered the second bottle of drops. Goal, here I come -- it's a done deal, and I am committed to doing this!

Yay! Wishing you complete success in getting to your final goal.

R3P2D14 -0.8 today. I'm surprised for the loss because TOM started today, but I'll take it. I'm hoping to lose 5 more lbs in 9 days. I'm doing a short round this time because we are going on a trip to San Francisco at the end of March, and I want to make sure I'm completely stabilized for 3 weeks in P3 before we leave. I'm a little worried about the fact that I'll barely be done with with P3 when we leave, because I know I'm going to be enjoying lots of AMAZING food in SF and will most likely put on a few pounds. Any advice on how to get that weight off quickly once I get back home?

I may have mentioned this earlier (can't remember) but my dad is dying of leukemia. This is the first person close to me to die, and it's a tough journey! He lives in another state, so I don't get to be by his side as he goes through this valley. But I got to see him last summer and we had a great time together, so I'm hanging on to that memory of him. Thankfully he's at home and they have hospice nurses & volunteers coming in to help several times a week. I'm not sure if he has days or weeks or months, but I just hope God takes him soon so he doesn't continue to suffer. I'm so thankful that in the last few years, our relationship has been completely restored and we've been very close (I had a rough upbringing).

I've started reading a new book called "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp. I'm only on chapter 5, but I seriously have a feeling this book is going to change my life forever. It's about living a life of thankfulness and grace, and truly being in the moment instead of rushing on to the next thing. I've had tears streaming down my face all morning as I feel like it's really hitting me on a very deep and meaningful level. I highly recommend it!

Off to make some lunch. Have a great day, y'all!

[Sleepy]

Originally Posted by hikergurl

Are you exercising? How many calories are you eating per day? How much protein are you eating? I'm finding it hard to get my calories up.

didnt exercise this week due to having a cold
but i do gym 2 days a week otherwise
not sure on calories, i dont track
i just eat whats on protocol
i beleive the grapefruit at breakfast really helps
4 oz protein each time
every nite i have taco salad
4 oz taco meat
salsa
2 c lettuce
mmmmmm
down almost 15 lbs the first week
no hair loss, lots of energy, no hunger issues
this is much easier than the 500

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Hey girls. A quick pop-in. Mom's doing a bit better. She's bruised and sore and weak. They're recommending moving her to a skilled nursing facility for rehab and PT. She's in bad shape and refuses to exercise to build her strength. Hopefully she'll respond to this care. Her ins. only covers a very poorly rated center, and I'm leery of putting her there. I need to make some calls and see what other options we have.

Sorry to post and run. Thanks you all SOOOOO much for your kind words of encouragement and prayers. It means more than you know!

I am down to 156.2 today . I think the days I exercise (yesterday before the call about my mom) and Tues. night net me a 1lb drop on the scale. If I still feel good I'm going to try and exercise a few times a week. We'll see. Time is getting away from me lately.

I'm gonna' try for a mini nap. you all!

There is a name for the bruising that occurs from that type of trauma but I can't think of the word right now. It's extensive, isn't it! I'm sorry that her insurance will only be accepted by the "low rent" nursing home. Will she be placed or is this just for rehab? If she's not willing to work and improve her abilities to live independently, they won't let her return home. She'll only end up right back on the floor and back in acute care. I'm sorry you are having to go through this. We all have to face the aging of our parents in due time.

Hope you got your mini nap in! And WTG on the scale drop!

Originally Posted by hikergurl

Wow, so sorry about your mom, Julie. What a traumatic situation. Hopefully everything will turn out ok.

Yay! Wishing you complete success in getting to your final goal.

R3P2D14 -0.8 today. I'm surprised for the loss because TOM started today, but I'll take it. I'm hoping to lose 5 more lbs in 9 days. I'm doing a short round this time because we are going on a trip to San Francisco at the end of March, and I want to make sure I'm completely stabilized for 3 weeks in P3 before we leave. I'm a little worried about the fact that I'll barely be done with with P3 when we leave, because I know I'm going to be enjoying lots of AMAZING food in SF and will most likely put on a few pounds. Any advice on how to get that weight off quickly once I get back home?

I may have mentioned this earlier (can't remember) but my dad is dying of leukemia. This is the first person close to me to die, and it's a tough journey! He lives in another state, so I don't get to be by his side as he goes through this valley. But I got to see him last summer and we had a great time together, so I'm hanging on to that memory of him. Thankfully he's at home and they have hospice nurses & volunteers coming in to help several times a week. I'm not sure if he has days or weeks or months, but I just hope God takes him soon so he doesn't continue to suffer. I'm so thankful that in the last few years, our relationship has been completely restored and we've been very close (I had a rough upbringing).

I've started reading a new book called "One Thousand Gifts" by Ann Voskamp. I'm only on chapter 5, but I seriously have a feeling this book is going to change my life forever. It's about living a life of thankfulness and grace, and truly being in the moment instead of rushing on to the next thing. I've had tears streaming down my face all morning as I feel like it's really hitting me on a very deep and meaningful level. I highly recommend it!

Off to make some lunch. Have a great day, y'all!

I'm really sorry about your Father. I'm glad you had time to patch things up and make ammends during the past couple of years. I hope he doesn't suffer for long, either. Hospice is a wonderful thing. I was a case manager in hospice for a time. It's tough work but it's wonderful to help bring peace and pain relief when someone has reached the final chapter of their life.

That book sounds amazing! I'll look it up and read some reviews. I'm glad it is touching you in such a mighty way.

As far as your trip and just beginning P3, why don't you just do an Interruption and return to P2 when you come back home? I don't think it would be wise to try and actually stabilize during a trip like that, when you'll be eating out a lot.

Originally Posted by Sleepy

didnt exercise this week due to having a cold
but i do gym 2 days a week otherwise
not sure on calories, i dont track
i just eat whats on protocol
i beleive the grapefruit at breakfast really helps
4 oz protein each time
every nite i have taco salad
4 oz taco meat
salsa
2 c lettuce
mmmmmm
down almost 15 lbs the first week
no hair loss, lots of energy, no hunger issues
this is much easier than the 500

Yippee!!! Sorry you have a cold. Hope it passes rapidly.

I'm done with my busy week now and I'm so happy to have absolutely no reason to leave the house for 3 full days! I'm going to stay in my PJ's, drink coffee and do lots of stuff on the computer.

Have a safe and peaceful evening, ladies. And have a wonderful weekend with your loved-ones.

[mdolph]

Good stats Sleepy!

Sass- ugh, have you called your fence guy? I can't even imagine leaving a fence like that! DH and I do all the fencing ourselves. We just have the wood posts and electric wire and regular wire. We've been working on it every summer for 4 years and still aren't nearly done. We can't electrify it yet b/c of how bad it was.

Cheryl- I'd pass too! You'll find something

Julie- sorry to hear about your mom. GOing through something similar (minus the fall) with my grandma. After a week of being in the hospital (she wouldn't put weight on one foot and she had a mini stroke) they found a fracture in her hip ball joint. We just had to move her into a rehab center. SHe's 96 so our options are limited.

My weight stayed the same from yesterday. It'll be up tomorrow. I ate alot today but I felt like I needed it. My quads are killing me from running. My trainer is making me take a few days off and got on my about my diet. Says I need to eat more protein and drink something other than coffee, lol! Going to take the weekend off and try again Monday.

[hikergurl]

Originally Posted by CherylB

As far as your trip and just beginning P3, why don't you just do an Interruption and return to P2 when you come back home? I don't think it would be wise to try and actually stabilize during a trip like that, when you'll be eating out a lot.

Sorry, I must have not been very clear. I'm starting P3 at the BEGINNING of March and will have exactly 3 weeks of P3 under my belt before I leave for San Francisco. I'll be transitioning to P4 at the same time I'm taking my trip. My hope is that I'll be completely stabilized before I leave, but obviously I'll be adding starches right away as I move into P4 and want to figure out a way to minimize the damage, if any.

Thanks for any advice.

[paulabob]

Sleepy, amazing stats!

Julie, I'll be praying for your mom's recovery and for insight into finding the right care provider!

Things are ticking along fine here...will be super busy next week, but that's all good for me diet wise, I always make better choices when busy. And can use the $$$ until taxman delivers! Stoves don't come cheap.

[minimonkey]

Hi all -- just a quickie hello! I guess my order for the hcg didn't go through -- I must have entered my cc # wrong -- I got an email from them. After double checking that the email really *was* legit, etc. I paid with paypal. So, now it has gone through. It pays to plan ahead -- otherwise I would be upset about the lost day, etc.

I do think I am going to go just slightly more rogue than I have been -- specifically, I am going to allow for a little nonfat greek yogurt -- but I will still stick to the 500 calories and still mostly to protocol with just that exception, and the sugar free jello.

I was on protocol today, though there still may be jello involved, lol. We'll see how the scale treats me tomorrow.

[minimonkey]

Well, I had a rough day. One of the people reading my thesis (not on my committee, but teaching the thesis class/workshop) hates the new direction, and all but told me that the whole idea is stupid, makes no sense, and so forth. The last draft (the one my chair ripped into pieces, literally!) was written based on this guy's commentary -- now he wants the old topic, and the old paper back.

I pulled out my shredded draft, and said "this one? The one my thesis chair literally tore to pieces??" -- He refused to back down, we faced off for 30 minutes, and I actually ended up starting to cry, so I just left the class. The tears were from sheer frustration -- how do you please people with radically different and conflicting agendas?

I am going to continue writing the draft that my thesis chair approved -- she is the only voice that really matters at the end of the day, and without her signature, I don't graduate. Plus, I really respect her opinion, and I like the new direction.

But I do have to endure this other guy for about 10 more weeks, and I don't much relish that thought. I actually like him a lot too -- but after today, I'm pretty peeved at him.

All that said, I think I went over my calorie limit by maybe 50 calories today -- so I get a couple of gold stars for very nearly sticking to protocol through some real stress.

[minimonkey]

Whoa -- well, this is random.... after more than 3 months, TOM decided to show up tonight, with no warning at all. Wonder how that is figuring into the scale equation?

In any case, if the scale is up tomorrow, I know why -- though usually I gain a few days beforehand -- so maybe I will see a nice drop when it is over. I hope this isn't one of those never ending TOMs -- those are a drag!

[Gremom]

Mini! Sorry you had a rough day! Maybe you will really drop some weight after TOM leaves.

Hope you all have a great day! Will be back later! Things to do!

[paulabob]

Morning all!

Had a little drop, back to 125 even. I'm awaiting TOM as well...my kelp powder is really lengthening my cycles so not sure? Usually 23-26 days, last month 31, right now at day 30. This is so good for my anemia, but don't relish TOM during the work week when I can't wear jeans. I usually have a great water drop around day 4-5 of TOM.

I'm not losing much weight...but can't expect much when I'm barely cutting calories. At least my metabolism has not crashed...I'm keeping a watch on it with my excel file.

DD went to her second school dance and DANG, I forgot to take any pictures! I let her wear makeup to it (she's 12).

Have a great weekend ladies!

[paulabob]

Oh yeah, mini, I would be so mad at your thesis committee! And I agree, please the chair!

[mdolph]

Oh Mini, I'm sorry about the drama! You just can please anyone when it comes to your thesis! Sorry!

Well I'm holding steady at 140. whatever. That .whatever keeps changing but its pretty constant. I'm surprised by this. I was told to take a few days off of the treadmill and I already miss it. I need to up my protein if I'm going to train. My issues have been getting the best of me lately I hate to say. I need to start keeping better track of what I'm eating and drinking. I'm suspecting I'm also a bit deydrated which is adding to my muscle pain.

[Sasseaux]

Cheryl,. lol they don't have a better business bureau for jack leg neighborhood disability-collecting able-bodied deadbeats. I wish they did.

Melanie, I caled him 2 days ago and blessed him out. Yesterday I told him in no certain terms to get the posts set because the ground had dried and the weather was good all day. He did not show up. Today it is raining so hard the ground won't be dry for another week. So, I will fire him, ask for my $200.00 back (which I will never get) and do it myself. Sigh. He could have worked steady for me and made some good money, but he is too lazy. My old daddy used to say if you lie down with dogs you get up with fleas. You know what I should do? I should sick my mother on him. He would be one sorry SOB if she got ahold of him. LOL. I wish my stepdad was in town but he went back to Iraq. He would put the fear of god into this guy - he's a marine drill sergeant.

[mdolph]

Originally Posted by Sasseaux

Cheryl,. lol they don't have a better business bureau for jack leg neighborhood disability-collecting able-bodied deadbeats. I wish they did.

Melanie, I caled him 2 days ago and blessed him out. Yesterday I told him in no certain terms to get the posts set because the ground had dried and the weather was good all day. He did not show up. Today it is raining so hard the ground won't be dry for another week. So, I will fire him, ask for my $200.00 back (which I will never get) and do it myself. Sigh. He could have worked steady for me and made some good money, but he is too lazy. My old daddy used to say if you lie down with dogs you get up with fleas. You know what I should do? I should sick my mother on him. He would be one sorry SOB if she got ahold of him. LOL. I wish my stepdad was in town but he went back to Iraq. He would put the fear of god into this guy - he's a marine drill sergeant.

Yes fire him and move on is all you can do. Your post cracked me up. So much in fact I went advanced just to put a ton of smilies making sure everyone sees just how hilarious this was!

[Sasseaux]

My weight stayed the same. I had a really good calorie day yesterday but too many carbs I guess. Lets see 663 calories, a whopping 76 carbs, and 22 gr sugar. But very little fat so we'll see how that turns out. it resulted in no loss this morning - probably water from the carbs.

Melanie, thanks. All one can do is laugh or cry. I choose to laugh and try to find my joy. I knew it would be hard having horses and living in the country with no man to help me, but I've been single almost all of my adult life so I can't let that hold me back from doing what I want. I will continue to suck it up and do it myself. Thanks for your support, I know you know how hard it is.

The vet said my old horse has a bowed tendon so it will heal in time. I'm glad for that. I will be riding again soon and it will all be worth it.

P.S. I "exercised" today!! Which was putting on music and dancing around and stretching. It was fabulous!!

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by hikergurl

Sorry, I must have not been very clear. I'm starting P3 at the BEGINNING of March and will have exactly 3 weeks of P3 under my belt before I leave for San Francisco. I'll be transitioning to P4 at the same time I'm taking my trip. My hope is that I'll be completely stabilized before I leave, but obviously I'll be adding starches right away as I move into P4 and want to figure out a way to minimize the damage, if any.

Thanks for any advice.

OH! I did get the wrong idea, didn't I! Well, you should have no problem at all while in SF. Looks like you planned this out perfectly!

Originally Posted by marys233

Nice job, it's a great post. The info is good to know!

Okay. Who's post and what info? And !

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Well, I had a rough day. One of the people reading my thesis (not on my committee, but teaching the thesis class/workshop) hates the new direction, and all but told me that the whole idea is stupid, makes no sense, and so forth. The last draft (the one my chair ripped into pieces, literally!) was written based on this guy's commentary -- now he wants the old topic, and the old paper back.

I pulled out my shredded draft, and said "this one? The one my thesis chair literally tore to pieces??" -- He refused to back down, we faced off for 30 minutes, and I actually ended up starting to cry, so I just left the class. The tears were from sheer frustration -- how do you please people with radically different and conflicting agendas?

I am going to continue writing the draft that my thesis chair approved -- she is the only voice that really matters at the end of the day, and without her signature, I don't graduate. Plus, I really respect her opinion, and I like the new direction.

But I do have to endure this other guy for about 10 more weeks, and I don't much relish that thought. I actually like him a lot too -- but after today, I'm pretty peeved at him.

All that said, I think I went over my calorie limit by maybe 50 calories today -- so I get a couple of gold stars for very nearly sticking to protocol through some real stress.

How can they expect you to jump through everyone's different hoops? It's impossible to please everyone, and hard enough just to please the ones who hold your diploma in their hands. Rat Bastards! (Can I say that?) Mini, I would be going POSTAL right about now.

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Whoa -- well, this is random.... after more than 3 months, TOM decided to show up tonight, with no warning at all. Wonder how that is figuring into the scale equation?

In any case, if the scale is up tomorrow, I know why -- though usually I gain a few days beforehand -- so maybe I will see a nice drop when it is over. I hope this isn't one of those never ending TOMs -- those are a drag!

Good 'ol TOM. Just the thing that was missing right about now.

Originally Posted by paulabob

Morning all!

Had a little drop, back to 125 even. I'm awaiting TOM as well...my kelp powder is really lengthening my cycles so not sure? Usually 23-26 days, last month 31, right now at day 30. This is so good for my anemia, but don't relish TOM during the work week when I can't wear jeans. I usually have a great water drop around day 4-5 of TOM.

I'm not losing much weight...but can't expect much when I'm barely cutting calories. At least my metabolism has not crashed...I'm keeping a watch on it with my excel file.

DD went to her second school dance and DANG, I forgot to take any pictures! I let her wear makeup to it (she's 12).

Have a great weekend ladies!

How old are you, Paula? Just wondering about the TOM's lengthening between Aunt Flo's. How was your DD's dance? Too bad you forgot pics.

Originally Posted by mdolph

Oh Mini, I'm sorry about the drama! You just can please anyone when it comes to your thesis! Sorry!

Well I'm holding steady at 140. whatever. That .whatever keeps changing but its pretty constant. I'm surprised by this. I was told to take a few days off of the treadmill and I already miss it. I need to up my protein if I'm going to train. My issues have been getting the best of me lately I hate to say. I need to start keeping better track of what I'm eating and drinking. I'm suspecting I'm also a bit deydrated which is adding to my muscle pain.

I think the treadmill was helping me lose and I keep forgetting to use it. I am going to try and use it again today. I know they say not to exercise during P2 but I was finding it helpful and also helping my heart and lung capacity. Endurance and stamina is what I need.

Sorry "your issues" are affecting you. I hope you have a nice weekend!

Originally Posted by Sasseaux

Cheryl,. lol they don't have a better business bureau for jack leg neighborhood disability-collecting able-bodied deadbeats. I wish they did.

Melanie, I caled him 2 days ago and blessed him out. Yesterday I told him in no certain terms to get the posts set because the ground had dried and the weather was good all day. He did not show up. Today it is raining so hard the ground won't be dry for another week. So, I will fire him, ask for my $200.00 back (which I will never get) and do it myself. Sigh. He could have worked steady for me and made some good money, but he is too lazy. My old daddy used to say if you lie down with dogs you get up with fleas. You know what I should do? I should sick my mother on him. He would be one sorry SOB if she got ahold of him. LOL. I wish my stepdad was in town but he went back to Iraq. He would put the fear of god into this guy - he's a marine drill sergeant.

Oh. You hired Joe Blow. And you paid him in advance. SOL, I'm afraid. (Can I say that too?) I wish your stepdad was here, too! Does your stepdad have friends who can do the deed for him in his absence? You know, like an accomplice? A little strong-arming sounds like the ticket. What about this guy-friend of yours? Let's see how much he cares for you!

Well, I'm up even more today. I was perfectly on plan yesterday so it must be a delayed response to the night off I took two nights ago. I'm combating it with a full dose of M.O.M and a liquid diet for the day. Tomorrow can't help but be down about 2 lbs. I won't mess around again for a long time. But I just wanted to reward myself for all the good things I've been doing. It was worth it, totally. Party!

I hope everyone is having a good weekend! Hugs all around!

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by Sasseaux

My weight stayed the same. I had a really good calorie day yesterday but too many carbs I guess. Lets see 663 calories, a whopping 76 carbs, and 22 gr sugar. But very little fat so we'll see how that turns out. it resulted in no loss this morning - probably water from the carbs.

Melanie, thanks. All one can do is laugh or cry. I choose to laugh and try to find my joy. I knew it would be hard having horses and living in the country with no man to help me, but I've been single almost all of my adult life so I can't let that hold me back from doing what I want. I will continue to suck it up and do it myself. Thanks for your support, I know you know how hard it is.

The vet said my old horse has a bowed tendon so it will heal in time. I'm glad for that. I will be riding again soon and it will all be worth it.

P.S. I "exercised" today!! Which was putting on music and dancing around and stretching. It was fabulous!!

You are doing an amazing job taking care of a home and horses on your own. I have much admiration for any woman who tackles that much alone. I am in that camp but feel I've failed miserably as a single homeowner. I gave it my best shot but it was more than I could handle.

I love dancing as a form of exercise! Must be in the privacy of my own home, though. All curtains drawn, lights turned low.

Sorry about the bowed tendon. Will that heal anytime soon? That must be painful. Dang it! Too many things going wrong at one time. But I love your attitude about keeping your joy.

[Sasseaux]

I was reading back a little further and wanted to say to Hikergirl I'm sorry about what you are going thru with your dad terminally ill. I lost my dad to cancer a few years back. My thoughts and prayers are with you dear.

[minimonkey]

Hi everyone!!!

Paula, I am also sorry you forgot to take pics of DD -- I'm sure there will be a next time.

SOoooo -- after TOM showing up yesterday (though I can't tell if this is a real TOM yet, or just a little spotting) -- I am down .8 today! What? I'll take it!

I must have burned off a bunch of calories with all the fuming I did yesterday afternoon

I'm loving this round so far, and I just hope this keeps up. The losses do keep coming ... and at this rate they will get me to goal before the longer round ends, which would be fabulous!!

I had been a bit hungrier the past couple of days, and I figured that was due to being a little later in the round ... now I think it was TOM-a-comin' ---

Onward I go!! I am being rogue enough to add about 1/2 cup of nonfat yogurt a day, and my jello, but that's it -- I don't think that will hurt me.

It's day 12 for me on this round, and I am down 7 lbs from the start -- that's pretty fabulous losses, now that I think about it. I love the real-deal hcg! This is a whole world different than what I was fighting before.

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by CherylB

How old are you, Paula? Just wondering about the TOM's lengthening between Aunt Flo's. How was your DD's dance? Too bad you forgot pics.

It's definitely the brown kelp powder I'm taking to combat estrogen dominance. So I"m happy for that! 15 periods a year is far too many! But yes, I'm totally that age (42) but haven't seen any symptoms, just my regular estrogen dominance (heavy frequent periods, lots of breast soreness, etc). Won't mention the tears every month. Same symptoms since I gave up birth control pills after my first was born.

She had a great time at the dance. She went all by herself (no other girl to go hang with) - I was so impressed with how confident she was! She did see lots of friends there and apparently danced once.

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

SOoooo -- after TOM showing up yesterday (though I can't tell if this is a real TOM yet, or just a little spotting) -- I am down .8 today! What? I'll take it!

I must have burned off a bunch of calories with all the fuming I did yesterday afternoon

I'm loving this round so far, and I just hope this keeps up. The losses do keep coming ... and at this rate they will get me to goal before the longer round ends, which would be fabulous!!

I had been a bit hungrier the past couple of days, and I figured that was due to being a little later in the round ... now I think it was TOM-a-comin' ---

Onward I go!! I am being rogue enough to add about 1/2 cup of nonfat yogurt a day, and my jello, but that's it -- I don't think that will hurt me.

It's day 12 for me on this round, and I am down 7 lbs from the start -- that's pretty fabulous losses, now that I think about it. I love the real-deal hcg! This is a whole world different than what I was fighting before.

Nice losses! Yippee!

Originally Posted by paulabob

It's definitely the brown kelp powder I'm taking to combat estrogen dominance. So I"m happy for that! 15 periods a year is far too many! But yes, I'm totally that age (42) but haven't seen any symptoms, just my regular estrogen dominance (heavy frequent periods, lots of breast soreness, etc). Won't mention the tears every month. Same symptoms since I gave up birth control pills after my first was born.

She had a great time at the dance. She went all by herself (no other girl to go hang with) - I was so impressed with how confident she was! She did see lots of friends there and apparently danced once.

No wonder you suffer from anemia! Glad the kelp powder is helping you so much. Sorry for the cycling of tears and emotions. It that were me I'd be back on BC pills. Anything to be stable. I know they come with risks, but I have such trouble with moods/depression that I'd risk a blood clot over worse moods. Pick your poison, right?

Glad DD had fun!