Hcg Rogues and Alternatives 3/26/12

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by RileyWorm

Cheryl - everything is very expensive here as well. I live in Illinois across the river from St. Louis, and our gas, groceries, taxes, is more expensive. We make trips across the river just to save money on gas and food. Its ridiculous. I am jealous of your water bill - mine is $50-55 monthly, for small duplex with only two people! I can't believe what bigger families pay. And don't even get me started on my electric bill. :/

I am at an all new low today: 135.6. I couldn't believe it! Even after eating a salad out at The Elephant Bar, the whole milk latte, AND some chocolate! PLUS, chicken with mayo! This beats my low of last summer. And I plan to keep going!

First off, Wooohoooo! on the new low!! I sometimes wonder if I will ever get to feel that "new low" feeling again. I have about 15 lbs to go to get to a new number. Maybe a little less.

It sucks living in an area that is so expensive! I wish I could drive "across a river" or any other border to get cheaper gas and food. I think the best we can do here is become a member of a place such as Costco or BJ's. I have neither of them close to where I ever go, so it's not a wise investment for me. I'd have to make a special trip just to shop or get gas there. :/ (I liked your little face you made so I'm using it too.)

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Erin-WTG!! Nice job!!

I was loving this P3 until Monday morning this week!! But, after my GYCD I did well and was comfy happy again!! Then 1 little mistake by a well meaining 11year old and Whamo! Back up out of my window (actually, after coffee and potty I was back in, but didn't count it ).

Cheryl-Nope, I was 0.4 out of my window . I can live with it. I think doing a steak day today (rogue style, one for lunch, one for dinner w. an apple) will hopefully get me down to the bottom of my range tomorrow. That will set me up to enjoy the weekend a bit more. We'll see.

My mom is being discharged from her rehab fac. on Sat. We will need to get her home and settled. She's getting a CNA for 24/7 for a few days to reassure and care for her ($600/day-can't go on long!!). We'll have to see what happens when she gets home. She's not in good condition and likely won't be able to manage at home alone. That will lead to another whole stressful situation. I am the one holding the bag (daughter who stays home to educate her kids). Very stressful and is sucking away my life. Hours and hours I will never get back I know it sounds calloused and cold of me, but there is nothing wrong w. my mom, except laziness. She's done as little as she has to (walking, etc) to get by in life and her muscles have atrophied to the point where she can't even lift her own body weight (which is way too high for her short stature). Anyway, just a real frustrating time in life. I'll get through it. I know the ultimately God is in control. It just feels like all the leg work, phone calls, arrangements etc. is falling on me. Sigh.

Well, I know your steak day is going to fix you right up! Live and learn (on the soda pop.)

I can't even believe they discharged your mother to home. Whoever is doing the discharge planning at the nursing home really dropped the ball on this one. She can not stay at home and you can not afford to keep up with the care she will be needing. You should not have to take her on in a personal way if she does zippittee do da for her self care. You don't owe her the rest of your life (or the rest of hers.) She needs to be placed.

It's too bad because she could still have some quality of life. Doesn't she realize what is going to happen to her? Doesn't she want to maintain her independence and live at home? That should motivate her and "wake her up." It's just a shame.

You deserve to live the life you have worked so hard for. Don't fall into any guilt traps that other family members may try to put you into. Don't accept it!

Still awaiting the apartment news. If after all this I don't get it, I'm going to be absolutely numb. I'll be in a complete state of shock for a few days and I may even go off the deep-end on my diet. I know it will be a huge let-down and I don't take let-downs well at all. A lifetime of let-downs has shown me what I tend to do with them.

I worked at the farm in the office today. She wasn't really prepared for me and once I got the few little things she had for me done, there was nothing left to do. I went home and finished a few things that I could do from home (that were saved to my computer and I couldn't access on the farm's computer) and then emailed the finished products to her. All the documents they use are going to be looking really sharp and that will give me a lot of satisfaction.

The people there are all really happy with what I'm doing at the farm. It's a great feeling to be so well-thought-of and to be able to list them as references in any future jobs and such I may be applying for. And I do think I'll need to get a part time job of some kind very soon. I just need to increase my income by about $600/month. I could do that standing on my head and only working two days a week.

Actually, I've toyed with the idea of posting myself online as an RN who will come to the home of people's elderly parents who are living at home who might be borderline forgetful or neglectful of things like filling their weekly pill dispensers, checking their blood sugars and blood pressures and such, and do a spot check of their heart and lungs, edema in their lower legs, etc and just fill their pill bottles and stuff like that. Then I can alert their children of potential issues and concerns that might need addressing.

I could charge $20 (I'd expect cash at each visit) per visit and go once or twice a week to see each client. Doesn't that sound good? It would be all under the radar, too. A couple of clients per week and I'd be all set!

ETA: Originally, my thought was that I could do follow-up post-op day surgery visits in the patient's homes. Check dressings for drainage, check wounds for signs of dehiscing or infection and take pics to email surgeon, etc. I thought I'd have to market myself to the surgeons and so I never really followed-up with this plan. But it is intriguing. I don't want to be messing with insurance companies and being "reimbursed" etc. I want to keep it clean and simple.

[tddurham]

Great job guys, no time for personals really, working 60 hrs this week and every moment is calculated into my day be it sleep, errands or work.

[julieboolie]

Tonya!

Cheryl-thanks for your post. I do have to fight the guilt and stress. She's being let go b/c she's not progressing anymore. She has no ambition or willingness to work hard and get stronger. The PT's have done all they feel they can for her. We're starting w. 2 days of 24/7 care, and then taking it from there. The agency is very flexible which is why we chose them. If that's the type of work you want to do, you shouldn't have trouble finding it. Networking might be challenging w/o an agency behind you. But you could certainly earn a living w. what they charge!! It's quite a life changer. I do love my mom, but it's quite hard to be firm yet loving with her. She's milked everyone all her life. It's time for her to learn the hard way. She wants to live alone, but isn't willing to do what it'll take.

I'm exhausted and going bed. Thanks again for the support. And, a final thought on that apt. If, for some reason, it doesn't pan out. Try to look at it as a possible blessing in disguise. I know that's not easy to imagine, but sometimes God keeps things from us that wouldn't have worked out the way we thought they would. I highly doubt they could choose someone over you, but if they do, I'm sure God has some plan in it. To prosper you, and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future (Jer. 29:11). Nite!

[minimonkey]

Day two, done. I think I came in a little above protocol calories -- maybe 600-650ish, but I also worked like a madwoman in the studio for the entire day, and undoubtedly burned some off -- so that's good.

Even better, it looks like TOM is finally ending!

I do have a heck of a headache tonight, but not sure if that is the diet, or hormones, or exhaustion and stress, or what... but I am not loving that. I imagine a good night's sleep will do wonders at knocking that out.

Much love to all of you!

[minimonkey]

Super late here, but I am finally winding down and heading to bed. I must say, p2 is strange when one doesn't weigh. I can't decide if I like it or not -- it takes some of the pressure and frustration out of it, I think.

I may or may not keep it up for a while -- we'll see.

I'm definitely feeling good about the decision to be on p2 right now, and proud of myself for finally getting back on track. I hope I can find a good groove and sail through this round without too many bumps in the road.

Once again, my apologies for lagging so badly on the personals and on keeping up with the thread -- I have NO free time right now!

[CherylB]

IT'S MINE!!!! She could hardly contain herself. She called so early and it never even entered her mind that I might be sound asleep, or maybe she likes waking people up with good news or being the first to call on someones birthday. But I'm so happy. Coffee is brewing and as soon as I'm awake, it's going to sink it all the way.

I brought up going through the apartment and deciding what furniture I want to keep where it is, for my use. She said this week is shot (which it is) but that "sometime next week or the week after" we can do a walk-through. I hope she doesn't make me wait a week for everything throughout my relationship with her. I need to measure and plan to see what I'm keeping and what will fit where, etc.

I only have April to get this all sorted out so I have to MOVE and list things for sale.

Happy Friday!!! Thanks to all of you who have been praying and hoping that I get this place. It is so freaking perfect. The only thing it doesn't have is a garage and maybe a garbage disposal.

Time for the next chapter of my life to begin, and I know where that is going to be!!! Thank you, Lord! Thank you!

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Tonya!

Cheryl-thanks for your post. I do have to fight the guilt and stress. She's being let go b/c she's not progressing anymore. She has no ambition or willingness to work hard and get stronger. The PT's have done all they feel they can for her. We're starting w. 2 days of 24/7 care, and then taking it from there. The agency is very flexible which is why we chose them. If that's the type of work you want to do, you shouldn't have trouble finding it. Networking might be challenging w/o an agency behind you. But you could certainly earn a living w. what they charge!! It's quite a life changer. I do love my mom, but it's quite hard to be firm yet loving with her. She's milked everyone all her life. It's time for her to learn the hard way. She wants to live alone, but isn't willing to do what it'll take.

I'm exhausted and going bed. Thanks again for the support. And, a final thought on that apt. If, for some reason, it doesn't pan out. Try to look at it as a possible blessing in disguise. I know that's not easy to imagine, but sometimes God keeps things from us that wouldn't have worked out the way we thought they would. I highly doubt they could choose someone over you, but if they do, I'm sure God has some plan in it. To prosper you, and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future (Jer. 29:11). Nite!

Well I don't know what sort of dream world she lives in but one can not live alone at home if they are unable or unwilling to care for themselves. Pretty basic stuff! And what I meant by the nursing home "dropping the ball" by sending her home is if she was failing to progress there, what did they expect her outcome to be at home? She should have been placed directly from the rehab.

I got the apartment! I wrote about it in my siggy, posted the post I placed on my journal and am posting it on all my active threads, etc. I am emailing and texting people and still there are more to tell! I wish she hadn't called so early but I am so thrilled that it is MINE! All of April is now going to be very busy here at my house. I don't know how much time I will have to be able to do personals but I'll read everything and comment when I can.

Thanks for your prayers, ladies!

Mini, I didn't weigh two days in a row so I know what you mean. Hope when you do weigh, you see something that makes you

[Gremom]

YAY Cheryl!!! God is so good!! CONGRATS!!

Julie, I will be praying for you and your mom! I can't imagine having a relationship like that with my mom. My mom is one of my best friends and my parents do so much for my family! I am beyond blessed with them.

I have got to go workout now. I am taking a meal to a friend who had a baby and then wait for my brother to get here. He and DH and driving up to MD for my other brother's bachelor party. THEN, I have childcare tonight at church. I have a very busy week ahead of me.

I have great news though!! I am down another pound today!!!! New low of 133!! AHHHH!!!! I am beyond thrilled and shocked! Changing up my diet has certainly helped!

Have a great day!! TGIF!!

[CherylB]

Look at you go, girl!! You're going to make your goal for the wedding, no sweat! Thanks for the love and prayers! They made all the difference.

I love when people take meals and casseroles and stuff to people who are going through a tough or very busy time. Way cool.

[belfrybat]

I'm down a pound today which makes two days in a row, so perhaps I'm out of the dreaded week two doldrums. At least I hope so. Today is VLC 14. I've lost a 1/2 inch off waist, abdomen, and hips. That makes a total of 1-1/2 inches off waist and 1" off abd. & hips. Not as fast as my first round 4 years ago, but I'll take it.

Originally Posted by dazygyrl

belfrybat here is what i am having today:

3/4 c egg beaters w/ 5 turkey smokies and a slice of deluxe american cheese.
one of my strawberry smoothies.
2.5 oz cream cheese w/ WF carmel dip on top
eggy burrito thing...1/2 c egg beaters, scrambled on a lc tortilla with a wedge of queso fresco & chipotle cheese melted in it.

total calories: 797

Wow! That is really rogue. No veggies? Hmm.... if I don't start losing better soon I might try something like the above. I'm just personally concerned about adding fat at this point since Dr. S is so adamantly against it.

Originally Posted by CherylB

IT'S MINE!!!! .... Time for the next chapter of my life to begin, and I know where that is going to be!!! Thank you, Lord! Thank you!

Wonderful! Now that you have it, would you share why the apt. is so great? I know you wanted to wait until the bird was in the hand. So spill, please.

Originally Posted by Gremom

I have great news though!! I am down another pound today!!!! New low of 133!! AHHHH!!!! I am beyond thrilled and shocked! Changing up my diet has certainly helped!

Have a great day!! TGIF!!

Way to go. Hope those pounds just keep melting off you.

[CherylB]

Okay, I'll "spill." WTG on the two days in a row scale losses, too! Woohooo! I told you it would pick up again.

Apartment:

2 bedrooms, a den, EIK, two sinks, dishwasher, stove, fridge/freezer, table and chairs (I can keep whatever furniture I want so I'm keeping that,) baker's rack, microwave, lovely bay window facing south right by the table, mud room, two private entrances (each with a cat door; good if I ever get a cat), bench in mud room to sit on to remove nasty shoes, tile floors in kitchen and bath, living room with sofa and loveseat (just my style; earth tones), ceiling fan in that room.

In the den is an old fireplace that has a non-venting natural gas woodstove insert. She says it smells when it is used but she said I might be allowed to use it. Computer desk, one bathroom that is long and rectangular. Has a washer/dryer at the far end (keeping those and selling mine), she's putting in a new tub (though I thought the one she already had was fine. Nice and deep.) She says there is plenty of hot-hot water.

Wall-to-wall carpeting in all the other rooms and the carpet is nice! Not like you'd expect in a "pet friendly place." It has it's very own set of stairs that you access from the living room that lead to your own private attic! Even though it is a first floor unit! Very unique home.

Lot's of closets and storage space. Large, private yard that backs up to woods and then beyond that is a pond (the pond I currently live on the opposite side of right now!) I get my own private driveway that can fit up to four cars; she pays to have plowed. She pays for lawn care.

Property is entirely surrounded with an underground electric pet fence! All I have to do is buy her a collar and train her (Cisco) where the boundaries are. The other tenants in the upstairs are quiet and older and have one large friendly dog. They can play together!

It has Natural Gas heat, city water, city sewer, all new windows, new siding, shutters, etc. Included in the monthly rent are: Cable TV, Internet, Water and Trash pick up. I pay for power and heat.

I checked out the basement and though it is more like a glorified crawlspace, it is not in the least bit moldy. Lots of cob webs but other than that, nothing to be alarmed at.

It also has an old shed/barn that is falling down and full of stuff. She says she'll be taking that down eventually but I like it where it is. There are two picnic tables out back, near that shed and a swing hanging from one of the trees. I am going to ask her if I can bring my iron fire pit and have fires out there sometimes. The people living upstairs could use it, too.

I can feed the birds (has feeders hanging in the front), there is a local bear that comes and raids the feeders if they are in the back yard (I even dig the bear!) There is a fenced in garden area that isn't being used and she said I can rehab it if I want. She highly recommends creating raised beds because the water level in the ground there is pretty high. And she says that deer feed in the yard after the sun sets!

It's like having my own home. I don't think I'm going to be very aware of the neighbors and they won't be very aware of me either. I am bringing my bedroom furniture and choice things that I want to keep. I'll store what I don't need for right now up in the attic and find a place for things like the treadmill in the spare bedroom. I still have the den, too!

I can't wait to get in there again and take notes, measurements and pics.

[star a.d.]

cheryl, FABULOUS news! I had my fingers crossed for you!

gremom, YAY to being down another lb! awesome!

I'm down another lb too! 204! yay! hahaha, my early teenage self is FURIOUS that I'm happy about being at this high of a weight!

so, I was just thinking about fat mobility and fat fasting on HCG. fat fasting causes your body to release its own fat, if memory serves, so wouldn't that be a one-two ketogenic punch to do a fat fast while taking HCG, which is also supposed to mobilize fat? just a thought.

happy friday, everyone! I'm bummed because this marks the end of spring break for me, and back to work at my least favourite office on monday.

[dazygyrl]

so happy for you, Cheryl! what relief you must feel!

belfrybat...tis why I am in the rogue thread. my tummy doesn't like very many veggies. rarely I'll eat carrots and celery or green beans. was down 0.6 today after that menu I posted. but am also In the thick of ovulation which is when I retain as opposed to actual TOM.

[RileyWorm]

belfrybat, I do 800 cals on hcg, usually about 60% from fat! Its working great for me!
Dazy, my menu is very similar to yours everyday - very little veggies, no fruit. I only eat veggies probably once a day, if that. Lots of protein and fat for me.
Star, I love FF, you should give it a try! I know Mini loves them too!
Cheryl, WHOO HOO!!! Congrats! I am so excited for you! New apartment=so much fun decorating!
Stacey, you are seriously rockin' it! How did you change up your diet? Just curious.

I am the same today, no biggie. It is amazing how much 2 pounds or even one pound makes a difference in the way you feel/look! Some of it may be water but my wrists and ankles are so much thinner, its strange!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, it is gorge here and hoping to get some Jeep riding in this weekend! Last weekend off before school starts again Monday, boo!

[CherylB]

Thanks so much, ladies! You're all doing so well! What a great day this is! I hope it stays good. It's cold today so I'll be dressing well for the farm this afternoon. Still need to eat something before I go. Man can not live by coffee alone!

[julieboolie]

Cheryl-:hi5: WTG!! So happy for you! Sounds like a lovely apt and you'll really be able to LIVE there!! Woo-hoo

Congrats to the losers, to those stalled. Hang in there and be strong. The weekend is coming!!

[minimonkey]

YAHOOOOOO CHERYL! Thank you, G-d, for answering our prayers!!!!!!!!!!!

[minimonkey]

Star -- I find fat fasting on hcg works really, really well, as long as I don't over use it -- my body adapts quickly, so I have to keep the fat fasts somewhat sporadic.

I'm on day three -- so far, so good. I was pretty darn hungry last night, but I can see results already in my body, so I am keeping it up. I'm roguing a bit -- adding a bit of coconut and coconut oil, skipping the fruit for now -- but trying to keep roughly to protocol calories, and I am dairy free for the moment.

We'll see if the dairy free makes a difference -- I suspect it might, as I think I am sensitive to dairy. At least I love coconut, and all the non-dairy options -- but I do adore my yogurt.... still, it's worth giving it up for a bit to see what happens.

It's going to be a crazy week for me -- I have my final review for my MFA (essentially the defense of my visual thesis) the week of the 9th, and I have a lot of work between now and then -- but it'll get done -- I don't expect to sleep much during that time, though.

I'm not finishing my written thesis this semester -- it just isn't going to happen. I hope it doesn't cost me the MA degree -- I'm pushing for an incomplete and an extension -- I hate this process. I think I'll win this battle eventually, but it's a headache.

In fact, right now, it is a literal headache -- I have a migraine. Ugh.

I'll try to check in later --- love all of you tons!

[belfrybat]

Originally Posted by CherylB

Okay, I'll "spill." WTG on the two days in a row scale losses, too! Woohooo! I told you it would pick up again.

Apartment: <lots of good description> ....

Yes, I'm happy with the losses and hope they keep up. You can say "I told you so."

So, your apartment is actually like a duplex? Just one up one down? With having a yard and all the amenities, I can see why you are so excited. It sounds like the best of both worlds: your own house (at least half of it) without all the upkeep nightmares. Good for you! And with your being a nurse, it shouldn't be too difficult getting a part-time job to make up the extra you need.

I'm so glad you found the kind of living situation you want.

[DisneyPrincess]

I'm so happy for your Cheryl!

Evening everyone. I'm reading but just don't have time for personals. Me and Dh are spending time together with Kyle. One week until Disney!!

Eating is going well. I decided its 100% LC for me. Carbs trigger me. So I'm going to be making good LC dinners and I ow illegal successful and feel well. Hopefully it helps in the pregnancy department. It's kind of weird to think that by mid June we'll know

[star a.d.]

riley, mini, I'm a fan of the P2 ff, that's for sure. seems to be like a magic bullet in the short term! I'd read another post in another thread about how this plan is no-fat so our own fat stores get mobilized. which didn't make sense 100%, given how well fat fasts work. I will ABSOLUTELY be doing at least 1 2-day long one this round. maybe two. maybe more than 2 days. we'll see. I rogue!

[pendragginp]

CHERYL! YES!!
I'm so happy for you! Thank you God!

The place sounds amazing, and worth what it's costing.

Everybody's losin' but me today! Oh well, tomorrow is another day. Yay for everyone!

[DisneyPrincess]

Interesting the fat fasthas come up again. I think I'm going todo it Sunday and Monday. I am maintaining well but my cravings are awful. Think I'll shoot over to the ff thread

[Munchkinmama]

Mini, I'd love your coconut fat fast info, as I love anything coconut. Going off dairy helped me tons. I am looking at doing fat fast, as I had lost 100 and have now put back on 40 in 7 months of avoiding the scale....

As for the migraine, try a bath in epsom salts, as magnesium is often what is missing and causing the migraine.

[CherylB]

Star, I didn't quote you but you made me laugh!

Originally Posted by minimonkey

YAHOOOOOO CHERYL! Thank you, G-d, for answering our prayers!!!!!!!!!!!

AMEN, sister! ALL you sistas!!!

Originally Posted by minimonkey

We'll see if the dairy free makes a difference -- I suspect it might, as I think I am sensitive to dairy. At least I love coconut, and all the non-dairy options -- but I do adore my yogurt.... still, it's worth giving it up for a bit to see what happens.

It's going to be a crazy week for me -- I have my final review for my MFA (essentially the defense of my visual thesis) the week of the 9th, and I have a lot of work between now and then -- but it'll get done -- I don't expect to sleep much during that time, though.

I'm not finishing my written thesis this semester -- it just isn't going to happen. I hope it doesn't cost me the MA degree -- I'm pushing for an incomplete and an extension -- I hate this process. I think I'll win this battle eventually, but it's a headache.

In fact, right now, it is a literal headache -- I have a migraine. Ugh.

I'll try to check in later --- love all of you tons!

I'd be miserable w/out dairy! I'm sorry you're having a migraine tonight. You're under so much pressure! Could your MA really be affected? When's the last time you went on vacation??? I'd say a trip to a tropical island is in order.

Originally Posted by belfrybat

Yes, I'm happy with the losses and hope they keep up. You can say "I told you so."

So, your apartment is actually like a duplex? Just one up one down? With having a yard and all the amenities, I can see why you are so excited. It sounds like the best of both worlds: your own house (at least half of it) without all the upkeep nightmares. Good for you! And with your being a nurse, it shouldn't be too difficult getting a part-time job to make up the extra you need.

I'm so glad you found the kind of living situation you want.

Yes; it's a two-family. I just posted pics of the outside on my Journal!! It is EXACTLY what I hoped to find. It's truly a miracle! It is more than going to satisfy my needs to feel like I'm in my own home yet not to have all the stress and work of it. I hope she never sells the place cause I'm never going to leave.

I'd have to be really choosey about a part time nursing job. I'm on disability and I just don't have it in me to take stress anymore. I panic and I shut down. Better to avoid all things healthcare but keep my eyes and ears pealed for just the right opening.

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

I'm so happy for your Cheryl!

Evening everyone. I'm reading but just don't have time for personals. Me and Dh are spending time together with Kyle. One week until Disney!!

Eating is going well. I decided its 100% LC for me. Carbs trigger me. So I'm going to be making good LC dinners and I ow illegal successful and feel well. Hopefully it helps in the pregnancy department. It's kind of weird to think that by mid June we'll know

Whadshesay? Thanks, Jackie! I'm so happy that you have this time together as a family, and to make more family! (How's that going?) LC is a good way to eat for life so I hope you find that a satisfying way to eat. If you've never been on Linda Sue's site, OMG! Go soon!

Originally Posted by pendragginp

CHERYL! YES!!
I'm so happy for you! Thank you God!

The place sounds amazing, and worth what it's costing.

Everybody's losin' but me today! Oh well, tomorrow is another day. Yay for everyone!

Thank you! And thank you LORD! Check out the pics on my journal. I just took them this afternoon on my way to the farm. I'll be driving that route (from that house to the farm) many, MANY times.

I may be with you in the "not losing" category. I didn't weigh two days in a row so who knows where I'm at right now. I worked my tail off at the farm tonight. UGH! Thank God it's Friday!

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

Interesting the fat fasthas come up again. I think I'm going todo it Sunday and Monday. I am maintaining well but my cravings are awful. Think I'll shoot over to the ff thread

I hope your cravings pipe-down soon! If you do a ff, enjoy!

I'm so tired, ladies. I am bone tired! I can't believe I made it through the personals. There are far too many new very young ladies at the farm and it's a royal pain. We have too many people volunteering now and these chicks for the most part are even less experienced than I was in the beginning. I know we all have to start somewhere and so I will be as patient and as good a teacher as I can be.

Bedtime for this Bonzo! Love you all so much.

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by Munchkinmama

Mini, I'd love your coconut fat fast info, as I love anything coconut. Going off dairy helped me tons. I am looking at doing fat fast, as I had lost 100 and have now put back on 40 in 7 months of avoiding the scale....

As for the migraine, try a bath in epsom salts, as magnesium is often what is missing and causing the migraine.

Now that was a very informative and helpful first post ever on LCF! Sorry to hear you regained a bunch but glad you are back in the saddle again. Will you be sticking around or are you more of a lurker? (WTG on that 100 lbs gone, BTW. It ain't easy.)

[tddurham]

Cheryl----WTG!!!!

Looks like I have hit a plateau. So doing cantelope tonight since I didn't get a chance to get any dinner in. Work was very very hectic everyone flocking into Georgia for a chance of the megamillions. So gonna take a hot Epsom salt bath and cantelope and hopefully will lose by morning!

[tmsiler]

I've been reading all your posts for the past week or so and am starting loading tomorrow. This will be my 2nd round. I lost 15 lbs the first time and have kept it off for almost a year now. Trying for another 15 lbs in 22 days. I'm doing HCG drops and Super Simple HCG-Kathleen Barnes. Little rogue but doable for me.

Any pointers would be helpful.

Tania

[minimonkey]

I'm bone tired, too -- and off to bed very shortly here --

We have new people! Hurray, new people!

I'm toying with a fat fast tomorrow myself, but I'll see how I am doing. I'll likely opt for another protein day with a little fat added in for good measure.

Today was pretty good -- I think I came in a bit high on the calories, but not hugely so -- well under 1000. I've been fairly hungry so far this round, but maybe that will ease up.

I suspect I'll be ready to face the scale by Sunday -- I hope so,

I'll type up the fat fast info tomorrow -- tonight, I am just going to go crash.

[belfrybat]

Originally Posted by tmsiler

I've been reading all your posts for the past week or so and am starting loading tomorrow. This will be my 2nd round. I lost 15 lbs the first time and have kept it off for almost a year now. Trying for another 15 lbs in 22 days. I'm doing HCG drops and Super Simple HCG-Kathleen Barnes. Little rogue but doable for me.

Any pointers would be helpful.

Tania

Welcome! I hope you will be a regular here. Would you share a typical day on the Super Simple plan? I read the book excerpt and see it is around 700 cal -- very doable. It also seems one stays on the plan with short breaks... that makes sense to me.