Looking for Buddies P2

[Jilley]

I want to thank all of you for the warm welcomes.. Ok yes I did start yesterday but so far it seems a little lighter(yayyy) Congrats to all on their losses.
I have only been losing between .4 and .6 this past week. I would like to see the 1-2 pounds I did the fisrt couple days. I guess I shouldn't complain, a loss is a loss!!! Have a great day everyone and I look forward to all your great success stories!

[2bfitb440]

Sounds like everyone is plugging away and doing great! I lost 1.8lbs today which is great for me. I'm usually .4 so I was quite happy today.

[yellowhair11]

on your losses ! Missed everyone yesterday-hope you are ok. I dont really know about the hhcg drops issue as i do the injections but those stay in your system for 3 days. At this point i was told to skip 1 a week now. I will have a challenging week as my grandson is in town but i will bring my ditty bag with me everywhere. Preparing for the week was such a relief, just grab and go. BF went to dinner last nite and i just don't go with-i won't subject myself to that situation if i don't have to and it would be uncomfortable for me. The 2 day stall has broke, i am down 1 lb. The pants are getting very loose too ! I resolved my obsessive scale issue.
Friday:
L: P2 chile and strawberries
D: Cabbage and cod, frozen apple slices

[2bfitb440]

Happy St. Patty's everybody!

Yellowhair - down another full pound. That's great.

I'm down 0.8 today which I'm very happy about since I had a good loss yesterday.

[Denise78]

Good morning and Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone!!

Congrats on your losses, YellowHair and 2bfit!!

YH, so you drop your injections down now? I don't know anything about injections but that's the first I've heard of decreasing the injections. Interesting. Or do you mean you are entering P3???

My youngest son came home from college yesterday for Spring break. This will be a very difficult week for me diet-wise, but I'm so happy he's here! I will just try to do the best possible and not stray too much!!

[yellowhair11]

Good morning all !

D-i am staying on p2 but when you do a long round you skip an injection once per week. Where is everyone ? Cmon guys-we can do this-i need ya !!
Sat:
Lunch: orange and p2 chile
Dinner : Cabbage and cod, apple, 1 grissini
Loss for today is 0

[EsaEsa]

Hi guys !

I know, I know I am really late but wanted to join you guys. I have had my intermountain hcg drops for a while but I am some what overwhelmed by the transitioning process which has me a little nervous about starting. Not necessarily the eating part but more so what lotions to use etc.

I decided to finally start tomorrow. I am excited and thought if I joined you guys the transition will be smoother. I would like to do P2 for 24 days!!

Look forward to losing some pounds with yall!

[yellowhair11]

Esa-pls. join in !

[IThinkICan]

Well... 3 days since I've been on the scale because of being out of town, but I stayed on track. I'm down merely .5 in those 3 days... but we did a ton of walking in Sea World, and I even went with my boys up the climbing nets and through the tunnels in Shamu's Happy Harbor. My body got a bit of a workout and my muscles are still sore, so I bet I'm retaining some water from that... at least I hope so! That was torture to walk past the BBQ rib place and all those people with giant turkey legs and just have my little leftover pieces of cold steak...

[BrandNewMe]

Hi... I've been following you guys and want to join!

This is my first time doing HCG so I would love the support.

Today is my first day of the VLC... and I'm really hungry right now... but I'm chugging down the water to fight it!

Here's my menu for today:

B: Coffee, Water
L: Chicken Breast, 1/2 Cucumber in Apple Cider Vinegar, 3 large strawberries
D: Beef Strips, 1 Cup of Green Salad (no dressing - that was interesting)

I'm saving my dinner fruit to fall back on once the water stops working .

I'm open to any tips and advice...

Thanks so far for the great info you've been posting!

Can't wait to get on the scale in the morning!

[IThinkICan]

Originally Posted by BrandNewMe

Hi... I've been following you guys and want to join!

This is my first time doing HCG so I would love the support.

Today is my first day of the VLC... and I'm really hungry right now... but I'm chugging down the water to fight it!

Here's my menu for today:

B: Coffee, Water
L: Chicken Breast, 1/2 Cucumber in Apple Cider Vinegar, 3 large strawberries
D: Beef Strips, 1 Cup of Green Salad (no dressing - that was interesting)

I'm saving my dinner fruit to fall back on once the water stops working .

I'm open to any tips and advice...

Thanks so far for the great info you've been posting!

Can't wait to get on the scale in the morning!

Welcome, BrandNewMe! Sounds like you're off to a great start! I've found that drinking herb tea tends to satiate hunger pains better than water... could be different for others, but it works for me. Hopefully you will find your hunger decreasing within the next few days.

Yeah... dressing-less salad doesn't quite work for me either. I tend to prefer cooked veggies - cabbage, spinach, asparagus... I season them with salt and either garlic powder or onion powder. Those are my favorite veggies. You also might try having some veggies in homemade broths.

[yellowhair11]

Hello !
You did great at SeaWorld (i think)-that was a big challenge. I had to laugh because i intentionally did not go to the Renaissance festival because of seeing people with the turkey legs I concur with you on the vegetables- a couple cups of lettuce is not as filling for me as the cooked veggies. I boiled my head of cabbage yesterday and threw in a chicken boullion cube-wow-that helped D Brand new me-welcome, i was very hungry the first few days but i don't think i loaded properly-i just ate things i loved for two days-like it was my last meal before the execution of p2. Too many carbs. Essa-the potion lotions deal i dont like either. I bought some oil free shampoo, cream rinse, body lotion, and cornhuskers. I have basically stopped my face routine as i use alot of oils in those. Whether it makes a difference or not as far as weight loss i really don't know....I have worn zero makeup since i began.
Sunday: I did not get all the water in this weekend - took 1 detox bath
Lunch: cucumber, apple
Dinner: Xtra cod, asparagus
Down .6

[2bfitb440]

Good morning all and welcome to the new folks!

BrandNew... I think you may be going too light on the veggies. A half a cup of cucumber isn't enough. When I eat cucumber I weigh it and I'm usually eating 1 and a half or 2 of them. I don't do lettuce but I would be surprised if it's only 1 cup you can eat. Just a thought.

I went a bit off plan this weekend. I'm usually a very strict protocol-er but this weekend my friends came into town and we went out for St. Patty's Day. I'm kind of feeling good because it was a planned "stray" but I think I did very well. I was still very careful and didn't go nuts. I'm up 2 lbs and I'm ok with that. Back to strict protocol and I don't see any more straying in my future. I'm on my 20th day and feel like I can do this for a couple more weeks. I actually like eating this way. I never thought I would be able to say that. The down side to my cheat is that I am more hungry now than usual, but it's not the end of the world.

Hope you all have a great, hunger free, weight dropping day!

[BrandNewMe]

I'm down -5.4lbs today from yesterday

I'm sure it's water weight, but I'll take it!

IThinkICan, Thanks for the welcome and the tips... I'm going to drink some green tea today. The hunger actually wasn't that bad, so I think I'm going to be OK... we'll see how today goes

Yellowhair, Thanks for the welcome... Yep, I ate everything I love on those two load days... lol. Next time, I'll do more healthy fats instead of all the carbs.

2bfitb440, Thanks for the tip... Yeah, when I put all of my food for yesterday into Spark People, I was a little less than 500 calories for the day... So I will up the veggie intake.

[Denise78]

Good morning and welcome to those joining us!

Glad to see everyone is doing so well. I had a bad weekend and I know it will take me a few days to recover. It is tough having a college kid home for spring break!! I love having him here, but the food not so much!

I have one more meal to get through tonight (my older son is coming over for dinner and we're making grilled reubens with the leftover corned beef) and then I will be 100% back on plan.

I agree on the veggie talk. With lettuce and cucumbers especially, I would not even weigh or measure. They are so low in calories. 1 or 2 whole cukes or a big bowl of lettuce is fine.

[Denise78]

Congrats on your losses, YH and BrandNewMe! That is awesome!!

[IThinkICan]

A time the scale drops over 5 lbs in 24 hrs you should be ecstatic! Don't expect it to keep happening like that, but be thrilled you started with a big whoosh! Awesome, BrandNewMe!

So after losing just .5 in 3 days, I just lost .6 since yesterday. Thank goodness! Now I hope it keeps coming off... My body often likes to stair-step down, but I think a gentle slope down would be more easy on my nerves... Really hoping to keep a fairly steady half-pound loss per day.

Now I'd you'll excuse me, it's Tea Time. Boy, that makes it sound like I need some finger sandwiches or scones too... I promise, it's just tea!

[Abby1983]

hi ladies sorry i've been MIA. i had a very hectic weekend! saturday i ate off plan and was up 2 pound sunday am. but then sunday i ate great, had 3 hours of softball and then took my dog for a run. last night i got the warning signs of TOM (2nd time in 3 weeks...). and have full blown TOM today with lots of muscle soreness from the exercise. i was going to extend my round a few days but with this now im going to make the transition to p3 rather than go out of my mind. i know im retaining tons of water for lady reasons and soreness reasons so im calling it quits on p2. today i started no drops, and have opted for a fat fast for two days to transition into p3. i think my body will be happier with that. im SO looking forward to being able to work out hard again and will be starting p90x and the couch to 5k this week.

how long till everyone transitions?

[soontobesexy'ntx]

a long time for me not til I hit goal!! I'm on drops so no worries about overloading on HCG

[IThinkICan]

I've still got 9.8 lbs til goal... I'm 2 weeks in. If I could lose around 3 lbs/wk, that means perhaps a little over 3 weeks left. If 2.5 lbs/wk, than 4 weeks left. If I lose less than that weekly, then... well... it takes longer! Let's hope things speed up a bit though!

[Laurba13]

I would like to join. I start the 9th with my 2 day load, 11th for vlc. I am down 10.2 pounds from my start date (not counting the 5 I gained, if I count that then down 15). (How do you guys count before load or after load)? So far so good!! You guys really do inspire me want to say thanks!!

Laura

[solostar44]

Hello!!!
Just restarting HCG again. i've struggled stayin faithful in the past but i looked at myself and i decided it was time to stop playin games with it and just make it thru 21 days and then i will have built up enough resistance to keep going. I only need to do one round, and even if i need to do another i probably wont!
I started at 178 back in 2010 and have yoyo'd on other diets from there to 149. I started 3/7/2012 at 165.2. and i'm on VLCD12 and i'm at 152.8. i'm really going by my shape as to where i want to be.
Hope everyone has great losses!
Shaleka

[IThinkICan]

Originally Posted by Laurba13

I would like to join. I start the 9th with my 2 day load, 11th for vlc. I am down 10.2 pounds from my start date (not counting the 5 I gained, if I count that then down 15). (How do you guys count before load or after load)? So far so good!! You guys really do inspire me want to say thanks!!

Laura

That's great, Laura! Fantastic quick progress!

It's hard to figure out how to count before or after load... for most of us, it's much more dramatic to count after load, and I guess I communicate that to others more. In my own mind, I count before load, unless I need a pick-me-up.

Originally Posted by solostar44

Hello!!!
Just restarting HCG again. i've struggled stayin faithful in the past but i looked at myself and i decided it was time to stop playin games with it and just make it thru 21 days and then i will have built up enough resistance to keep going. I only need to do one round, and even if i need to do another i probably wont!
I started at 178 back in 2010 and have yoyo'd on other diets from there to 149. I started 3/7/2012 at 165.2. and i'm on VLCD12 and i'm at 152.8. i'm really going by my shape as to where i want to be.
Hope everyone has great losses!
Shaleka

Welcome, Shaleka! I think you're in good company. Many of us have tried other diets at some point in our past. This is the best plan I've been able to stick with - and the most realistic. I have guidelines for stabilizing and for maintenance afterwards, which really helps. The only problem I've had is when I let loose far too much and too frequently. But get back on board quickly and you can get right back down.

Looks like you've gotten off to a great start - and you're at the weight I hope to be at in a week or so! We're really close!

[Jilley]

Day 13 and I have lost 10lbs...Is that about the norm??? I have slow days then all of a sudden I will have 1 good day of a loss of a lil over 1 lb. start at 162 now 152. I just need to learn a few more recipes for p2.....chicken is getting blah!!!!!! I did make stuffed cabbage rolls....that was yummy. Any good recipes for p2??? Congrats to all for the losses...(its tuff somedays)

[yellowhair11]

Welcome everyone and get back on the P2 wagon those who strayed ! I know it is difficult with things going on, visitors, events, etc. heck..it is hard regardless I had a gain of .6 so I don't know whats up with that.
Mon:
Lunch-P2 chile, orange
Dinner-Cabbage and chicken
I have not been weighing my veggies, its 3.5 oz right? i will start doing that. I do weigh the meat, fish, and p2 chile portion. At this point i would be happy with an average of 1/2 lb per day.

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Well I've made a hard decision, since its impossible for me to stay OP (strict Dr. S) w/ Dh wanting to eat out or have food in the house not OP (I have NO willpower) BUT since I bought 2 bottles of drops, I'm going ROUGE
Drops + eskimo diet similar to the MEC diet (meat eggs cheese)
almost a 360 from only having 7 oz of meat a day to not having less than 7oz at a meal!
wish me luck!!

[Abby1983]

Originally Posted by Jilley

Day 13 and I have lost 10lbs...Is that about the norm???

hi there! normal is about .5ish/day so you are doing great!! some days i didn't lose anything at all, some days i would have a nice drop and when all was said and done with my round i averaged .5/day

Originally Posted by yellowhair11

I have not been weighing my veggies, its 3.5 oz right? i will start doing that. I do weigh the meat, fish, and p2 chile portion.

i figured out my calories for the day and then portioned my veggies so i ended up right around 500 cals lettuce goes a LONG way, tomatoes not so much

well ladies, yesterday was my first no pellet day, and im down 1.8 this AM which is great! i was up from a combo of TOM hitting and some st pattys day...indulgences lol so i'm feeling much better this AM. im hoping to stabilize right around 143 for my p3! tomorrow i'll be leaving you guys but i wanted to say congratulations to everyone and keep on truckin!

[IThinkICan]

Jilley - love stuffed cabbage rolls! That feels like a real meal and not just diet food. Another favorite of mine is cooked spinach mixed with ground beef and seasoned with just onion powder and salt. My mom and I both love that!

I'm down another .5 this morning... staying on a good pace!

[prairierosetwo]

Originally Posted by Abby1983

Hi Prairie for the situation. It almost sounds like to me that you need to do a restart. At this point there is no hcg in your system, so for me i would do a healthy load (very low carb, good fats) and get right back on track. it is VERY hard not to stress eat. i feel super guilty when i do it, so i just try to remember that feeling when i get the urge. stepping on the scale in the AM and being a half pound down is definitely motivation (and stress reliever!). Try going for a walk to clear your mind, but if you find yourself in that situation again DEFINITELY cook ahead, bring your meals and then there wont be much temptation. and dont feel too bad, we all have slip-ups!

I did what you suggested and am back on track.

I'm also making it a routine to come here first thing in the morning and last thing in the day to help me stay on track. I'll be out of town this weekend, staying at a hotel. I'm already planning ahead. Thanks, Abby, for your help!

[Jilley]

Thanks ladies for the input.. glad i'm on track...had a .2 gain so who knows...The spinach and ground beef sounds good..I will definately try that! Great job on losses everyone..Keep your will power up, the end results will be way worth it!!!!!! You all are a great motivation to me and when I read your blogs it gives me hope! Thanks!! Have a great day!!! I'll check in tonight!