~~Rogue/Alternative HCG/hHCG plans for week of April 1, 2012~~

[goddesslynne]

Originally Posted by CherylB

Oh, good! Still, I agree that once your MF stuff is gone, you'll lose better. I understand not wanting to throw things away that you paid good money for.

I actually like the convenience, but I know real food is better for me.

It ended up being a good house for me. The best neighbors on the planet and a quiet, peaceful neighborhood with just the right sized yard. It was a good home over all.

So excited for your new digs!! I hope you'll have some pics once you move in!!

Why do they have to glaze ham? My sister does the same thing. If you can avoid the parts that have been carved up and are swimming in the glaze juice in the bottom of the pan, and maybe trim off the top inch or so of the outside slices, it should be okay. WTG on the 160's!!

Thank you!! I know, the glaze is so annoying. She does hers in a slow-cooker, so it's almost impossible to avoid. I'm going to take the leanest pieces and let it "set" on my plate for a bit, hopefully some of the glaze/juice will run off and be avoided.

I have to run and get ready for the farm thing out in Bethlehem. I am going to meet the woman and her helper and all the horses and mini's and goats at 2:30. I'll BBL with some news. I won't take the job if it is a pitiful hourly wage. I undestand how hard the work will be and it will be no matter what the weather. I want adequate compensation or I'm walking.

That's right!! Hold your ground, you know how hard the work is, even though it's rewarding.

[julieboolie]

Cheryl-I'm down from my modified CD yesterday. Closer to LDW at least. I'm off to run soon so that'll kill it! I do like the house, but there are multiple offers and this market seems to really be making it hard on buyers!! I'm waiting for God to work it out. We're doing our part but I'm trying to just be content with where God has us for now. Willing and happy to move, but happy enough to stay. Good place to be. Hope the job works out. Keep us posted. Have a good weekend!

Off for my "run" .

[Doing It Right]

Hi ladies! Just checking back in to see if Paula has been here. I see she hasn't. Though I don't know her at all I do know we both live just north of the Dallas area. We are now at 14 confirmed tornado's in the Dallas area last Tues, and the # could still be higher (they are still deciding on 4-6 others). There were no deaths, some serious injuries, but to my knowledge nothing very serious hit my area (not far from Paula's). I'm pretty sure power has been restores throughout the entire area.

I'm pretty sure Paula is prob ok from the storms, perhaps she'll check in over the weekend. Could be any # of things keeping her away.

Hope you hear from her soon!

Tonya

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by goddesslynne

I actually like the convenience, but I know real food is better for me.

So excited for your new digs!! I hope you'll have some pics once you move in!!

Thank you!! I know, the glaze is so annoying. She does hers in a slow-cooker, so it's almost impossible to avoid. I'm going to take the leanest pieces and let it "set" on my plate for a bit, hopefully some of the glaze/juice will run off and be avoided.

That's right!! Hold your ground, you know how hard the work is, even though it's rewarding.

Convenience rocks, but unfortunately, convenience costs more and is usually not very healthy for us. And it can't teach us to eat normal portions of normal foods so in the long run, we are just screwed all around!

I will definitely post pics! Be careful what you wish for.

Maybe you can create a diversion and sneak to the sink to rinse off your ham.

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Cheryl-I'm down from my modified CD yesterday. Closer to LDW at least. I'm off to run soon so that'll kill it! I do like the house, but there are multiple offers and this market seems to really be making it hard on buyers!! I'm waiting for God to work it out. We're doing our part but I'm trying to just be content with where God has us for now. Willing and happy to move, but happy enough to stay. Good place to be. Hope the job works out. Keep us posted. Have a good weekend!

Off for my "run" .

Good! Hope your run was amazing. It's crazy how the housing market has turned around in your area. I wish it would spread to the rest of the country. I'm glad you are resting in the Lord. What will be will be.

Originally Posted by Doing It Right

Hi ladies! Just checking back in to see if Paula has been here. I see she hasn't. Though I don't know her at all I do know we both live just north of the Dallas area. We are now at 14 confirmed tornado's in the Dallas area last Tues, and the # could still be higher (they are still deciding on 4-6 others). There were no deaths, some serious injuries, but to my knowledge nothing very serious hit my area (not far from Paula's). I'm pretty sure power has been restores throughout the entire area.

I'm pretty sure Paula is prob ok from the storms, perhaps she'll check in over the weekend. Could be any # of things keeping her away.

Hope you hear from her soon!

Tonya

Tonya, we're so happy to hear you've been spared! Now to just hear from Paula. It's not at all like Paula to be so MIA. If she is not hurt then someone she loves is and that makes me very sad and concerned. Nothing frightens me the way Tornadoes do. I'll take a Hurricane any day. Tornadoes are so random and "evil."

I'm going to tell you about my experience today! I'll keep you in suspense for right now....

[goddesslynne]

Good point about the portion education, Cheryl! I guess that I just wanna blast this fat off, then worry about maintenance when the time comes. I'm hoping p3 will enlighten me a bit! Today is significantly less hungry for me, so yay! Hoping to sail right through the 160's.

[CherylB]

I went there and met the lady who owns the place and one of the girls who works there full time. I got there a half hour early and that didn't make her too happy. She had other appointments scheduled. I told her that it was fine if she had people before me and I apologized for being so early.

I saw the lay-out of the farm, met all the horses and mini's and two "babies", the cat and the two goats. I was asked to lead in three of the horses back to their stalls and demonstrate my skills. These horses are a bit more unpredictable than the ones at the therapy place. And it is said that if they escape, they are difficult to catch.

The two goats are mini's with horns and they like to head butt. That should be interesting. I can see me going through pants on a regular basis. I guess I won't be able to turn my back to them!

I am going for 7 am to do a half day there tomorrow, to learn the routine and for them to see what I can do. I will also do another morning and an afternoon this coming week. If we decide it is doable, I will have a job! The money is good enough for now.

It will cost me two full gallons of gas round-trip, so the fact that the gas (cheap stuff) is now $4.13, that is a consideration. But I'll only be going twice a week and working about 11-12 hours. Not bad at all.

Why is it that when you go to talk to someone about a job, the last thing that comes up is the money? I had to ask her what the job pays and if I hadn't asked, I'd be coming tomorrow and not even be sure if it was enough money. If it was less than she is offering, I would have asked for more. It's a fair starting place, so long as she pays me for the actual hours I'll be working.

So, it's going to be an early night for me. I'm going to take my meds at 2100 and use the hot tub tonight to really relax. Then off to bed I'll go. I'll set about four different alarms to make sure I don't roll over and go back to sleep.

I got a little nip on my right inner forearm from one of the babies today. I have a little bruise to remember him by.

So now to talk about these new developments with the therapy farm. I will not be able to even MOVE on Mondays once I start working this job. I'll have to change up my volunteer hours.

Have an excellent night, ladies! Love and hugs to all. Paula,

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by goddesslynne

Good point about the portion education, Cheryl! I guess that I just wanna blast this fat off, then worry about maintenance when the time comes. I'm hoping p3 will enlighten me a bit! Today is significantly less hungry for me, so yay! Hoping to sail right through the 160's.

That's great news! Hunger SUCKS!!!

[pendragginp]

Originally Posted by Doing It Right

Hi ladies! Just checking back in to see if Paula has been here. I see she hasn't. Though I don't know her at all I do know we both live just north of the Dallas area. We are now at 14 confirmed tornado's in the Dallas area last Tues, and the # could still be higher (they are still deciding on 4-6 others). There were no deaths, some serious injuries, but to my knowledge nothing very serious hit my area (not far from Paula's). I'm pretty sure power has been restores throughout the entire area.

I'm pretty sure Paula is prob ok from the storms, perhaps she'll check in over the weekend. Could be any # of things keeping her away.

Hope you hear from her soon!

Tonya

Well this is good to hear! Thank you for letting us know that much!

[pendragginp]

Cheryl, how did it go this afternoon?

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by pendragginp

Cheryl, how did it go this afternoon?

Go back two posts! I wrote it all out already.

[pendragginp]

Oh!

We were typing at the same time and then I left to make dinner, lol.

It sounds like a lot of pretty hard work for 12 hours at a time, Cheryl, but if you like it that's good. Did you tell the woman at the therapy place that you were going to do your office work from home from now on, as you were thinking you might?

Good luck tomorrow!

[CherylB]

Plum, it would be 9 hours on Saturday (with presumably a one hour lunch break, but since I quit smoking, I've found it pointless to take mini-breaks) and then 2-3 hours mid-week on one of the afternoons. I told the lady that I would have to commit to a schedule at the therapy place so, while I can be flexible with the Bethlehem farm, I can not be entirely available to them. Things have to be planned ahead of time.

I think she is thinking on a fixed $ amount per week and the number comes in slightly under the actual hours worked. We shall see if I am taken advantage of. Not to worry about me, though. I am a big girl and can stand up for myself. But it's a bit like going out on your first date and saying, "If we get along well and I'm good in bed, can we get married?" Some things just have to take time and be played-out.

I'm off to soak in the hot tub and then take a ton of meds so I can sleep tonight. Wish me luck that I can wake up in the morning and be there on time! Lord, how I hate mornings!!!

I'll check back in tomorrow after all is said and done. Thanks for the support! Love you all!

[goddesslynne]

Down again!! Let the good times roll!!

Wishing us all a beautiful weekend, whether it's Passover, Easter, or just special time with family or friends. Be good to yourself, dear rogues!!

[belfrybat]

Goddess -- way to go! I hope the hunger issues are resolved.
Cheryl -- enjoy your time with the horses and other critters.

No loss for me this morning, but perhaps if I eat squeaky clean as I did yesterday I'll lose tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day, folks.

[star a.d.]

UNDER 200 as of this morning! I hope I can go down another 5 or so before thursday, when I give the pellets the boot for another 6 weeks!

quick check in, I'm on my way out the door now! hope you're all having a beautiful weekend.

[privatediva]

Star!!! Congrats on being in ONEDERLAND!!!! How exciting! Good work!

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by goddesslynne

Down again!! Let the good times roll!!

Wishing us all a beautiful weekend, whether it's Passover, Easter, or just special time with family or friends. Be good to yourself, dear rogues!!

"Laissez le bon temps rouler"!!! Amen, honey! Happy Easter, sweetie!

Originally Posted by belfrybat

Goddess -- way to go! I hope the hunger issues are resolved.
Cheryl -- enjoy your time with the horses and other critters.

No loss for me this morning, but perhaps if I eat squeaky clean as I did yesterday I'll lose tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day, folks.

Holy moly. Will explain about the critters later. No loss today = excitement tomorrow or the following day. Stay the course! Good things to follow.

Originally Posted by star a.d.

UNDER 200 as of this morning! I hope I can go down another 5 or so before thursday, when I give the pellets the boot for another 6 weeks!

quick check in, I'm on my way out the door now! hope you're all having a beautiful weekend.

Wahoooooo! What a feeling! Yippee!!! The 200's are forever behind you, so long as you are fearless and prepared to soldier-on.

I am so tired that I'm going to find it hard to explain about my day but I'll do my best and then copy/paste it everywhere I can. I am feeling like I was beat head to toe with a 2 x 4.

I set the alarm(s) (all three of them) to go off at 5:30 but I woke at 0300. That often happens when I have a morning appointment, which is why I avoid mornings at all costs. I laid around, got up at 5:30 and left the house at 6:20, allowing time for Dunkin Donuts.

Got a large coffee with cream and splenda and a bacon/egg/cheese croissant and off I drove to Bethlehem. I pulled over to the side of the road for a couple of minutes and tried to drive slowly so I wouldn't arrive too early. The other girl pulled into the driveway right behind me so our timing was perfect!

My day was so long and so tiring that when I heard her relating something that happened between us this morning to the lady who owns the place (on the phone), I thought it had happened yesterday. Ever had that happen? Well, that's how my day was. FULL!

What I've been doing at the therapy place is not even comparable to the job I now have. (Yes, I have it. It's not been announced but it is understood!) If I in fact don't get the job after a few more days of this, I'm going to be going "postal."

I don't even really know how to explain all that we did. I am now a professional at "mucking stalls." Also at adding fresh bedding, turning out 12 horses and multiple mini's, a couple of goats and a fat (fluffy) cat. It was all-encompassing. I have not come even remotely close at the therapy place.

I worked there for 6.5 hours and only sat down for less than 10 minutes. I slid into the driver's seat of my car and when I got to my home town and went to slide back out, I could barely move. As I took steps toward the drug store (to buy Motrin) I took the littlest baby-steps. I really felt like I'd been beaten by a 2 x 4. It's the only way I can describe how I felt.

I took a Vicodin on the way home but it did nothing for me. I had run out of Motrin so that's why I went to CVS. I took four of those when I got home and eventually I started to feel better. What a feeling!

I was thinking while I was there and I was suddenly fearful that I'd bitten off more than I could chew. I felt very under-qualified. I was wondering what on earth made them even consider someone with my little experience to take on this job. I will be working entirely alone when I am off "orientation."

The girl (Kristin) had told me that once we got down to the lower 6 stalls that it was "all down hill from there." I felt like I hit the wall during those last stalls and it suddenly hit me that I might be in over my head. How could I do all this stuff on my own? I voiced my concerns and my exhaustion to her and it turns out that I won't have to do as much "padding" to the stall bedding as we did today. She was just trying to make it better in the next few days and in so doing, she gave me the hardest day possible.

So, I'm spent. I can't go into more detail but it's very clear to me that my volunteer time at the therapy place is going to be "pared down" to the minimum. I can afford to take a riding lesson every week, thanks to the new job, but I will be expending all my energy (and then some) in Bethlehem. If only they had taken me seriously when I told them they should offer me the job they had open (the therapy place). Now they are going to lose out on a very hard-working, enthusiastic woman. But in the end, I am better-off. I'm going to be at an entirely new level of equine care. I will continue to volunteer so I can get the discounted riding lessons.

I am WASTED. This is all I have to share right now. I'm going to spend some quality time in the hot tub, just as soon as the sun has completely set. Then it's me, my bathrobe and my birthday suit.

PS: On the other hand, I had a wonderful time! In all the three months of working for free at the therapy place, I never even came close to having the same horse experiences that I had today with a couple of the horses. I got "hugs!" Horse hugs are the best.

[pendragginp]

Oh Cheryl, I KNEW you'd be dead tired first starting! Remember, I had horses! But it sounds like you did really well! Hot soaky bath and relaxing evening are just what you need now. When do you go back?

Weight was the same this morning. =/

Happy Easter to everyone!

[CherylB]

I had planned to soak in the hot tub tonight for as long as I could stand it but I haven't been able to drag myself out there. I've popped a couple doses of Motrin and now I've taken my bedtime pills. Off to sleep I go, hopefully soon. If I can still move tomorrow, I will be okay.

I don't go back until Monday morning for a few hours, then on Thursday afternoon for another few hours, then I'll be "flying solo" come Sunday the 15th. I hope I can handle it. I am having trouble just telling the horses apart, learning their names, which stalls they go into, which paddocks they get turned out into and with, etc. When I go back on Monday I'm taking a note pad and camera. I'm going to map this place out, learn the various markings of each horse and get this memorized!

There's only one grey! They are virtually all some shade of Chestnut other than him. It makes it tough. And the mini's! OMG. I can't even remember the names of the two dang goats. I'm just on supreme over-load. I will get it in time. I have to allow myself to process it all.

Off to bed now! Wish I had made myself soak in the hot tub like I'd planned but I'm just too immobile to care. Tomorrow I may regret it but tonight it seems like the right thing to do.

Sweet dreams, ladies. And HAPPY EASTER!!!!!

[CherylB]

DOES ANYBODY KNOW PAULA'S PHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS?? WE HAVE TO FIND OUT HOW SHE IS!

[pendragginp]

Yes, taking a camera and notepad is a very good idea. You need to be able to map this out. Boy they really expect you to hit the ground running, don't they! But you are getting lots of good experience. Sleep tight!

[goddesslynne]

Originally Posted by CherylB

DOES ANYBODY KNOW PAULA'S PHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS?? WE HAVE TO FIND OUT HOW SHE IS!

I'm sure they won't release it, but maybe you could appeal to one of the mods to call for us, if they have it.

[Doing It Right]

Originally Posted by CherylB

DOES ANYBODY KNOW PAULA'S PHONE NUMBER OR ADDRESS?? WE HAVE TO FIND OUT HOW SHE IS!

Has anyone sent a PM? I would but she won't know who I am, might think I'm stalking her (kidding). I'm just a fellow North Texan, hope everything is ok in her life!

Tonya

[pendragginp]

That's a thought about the mods. It really is getting worrisome. Of course maybe she's just off the boards for awhile, but in conjunction with the tornadoes we're all on alert. =/

[belfrybat]

Happy Easter, everyone.
No loss again this morning. I'm getting more and more discouraged. I've only eaten off-plan one time which was 6 black olives and a glass of wine Thursday evening. I seem to be in a terminal stall as I've lost 3 lbs. in the last two+ weeks. I'm seriously considering ending this round and transitioning to P3. I'm not hungry, but the disappointment is beginning to get to me.

Originally Posted by star a.d.

UNDER 200 as of this morning! I hope I can go down another 5 or so before thursday, when I give the pellets the boot for another 6 weeks!

quick check in, I'm on my way out the door now! hope you're all having a beautiful weekend.

Wonderful news! You are doing so great!!!

Originally Posted by CherylB

Holy moly. Will explain about the critters later. No loss today = excitement tomorrow or the following day. Stay the course! Good things to follow.

I'm not sure I have it in me to stay the course any longer. I'll take the injection today and will decide whether to transition into P3.

I worked there for 6.5 hours and only sat down for less than 10 minutes.... .PS: On the other hand, I had a wonderful time! In all the three months of working for free at the therapy place, I never even came close to having the same horse experiences that I had today with a couple of the horses. I got "hugs!" Horse hugs are the best.

I'm so glad to hear your day there went so well, even if it was exhausting. A word to the wise: Take a short break every couple of hours. By law you have to be allowed a lunch break after 4 (?) hours of work. Instead of taking a full 30+ minutes, take several shorter breaks. Let your boss know that is what you will be doing. The good thing is if you are going to work 2-3 hours a week, then you will built up your muscles.

[goddesslynne]

Brigit-Carol, I'm so sorry your stall is getting you down. I'm not well enough versed in hhcg yet to give any real advice, but based on my previous experience with my own dieting efforts, I'd say try to hang in there. Your body MUST release the weight sooner or later, and if you're not hungry, just ride the wave.

I'm down .2 this morning, which, I must admit, is a little disappointing. Today is going to be a challenging day, because I've decided to not eat until around 2 at my cousin's, and that will be a small, careful meal (the dreaded ham). And, I forgot to dose last night!! I don't know how that happened!! Dosed as usual this morning, and I'm not hungry right now, so hopefully all will be well.

I hope we hear from everyone soon!!

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by pendragginp

Yes, taking a camera and notepad is a very good idea. You need to be able to map this out. Boy they really expect you to hit the ground running, don't they! But you are getting lots of good experience. Sleep tight!

Well, if feels that way but with the 6.5 hours yesterday and the 4 or so hours tomorrow, then a few more hours in an afternoon shift (sometime this week), then I'll be on my own. It IS scary! It's a ton of responsibility. And if I can't tell them apart, I'll be putting them into wrong stalls! Bad news. So the camera and note pad is going with me tomorrow.

Since we beefed-up all the stalls on Saturday (and I do mean "all the stalls") with nice, fresh bedding, tomorrow morning will give me a better idea of how a typical Sunday morning will go for me. Now that Kristin knows that I can't handle all that in one day. I'm glad I was honest with her about my growing despair and concern.

Originally Posted by goddesslynne

I'm sure they won't release it, but maybe you could appeal to one of the mods to call for us, if they have it.

Great idea, Lynne! I'll ask them. But it's Easter Sunday so they won't get to it for at least a day. But something is terribly wrong. Paula would have known that we were beside ourselves with concern.

Originally Posted by belfrybat

Happy Easter, everyone.
No loss again this morning. I'm getting more and more discouraged. I've only eaten off-plan one time which was 6 black olives and a glass of wine Thursday evening. I seem to be in a terminal stall as I've lost 3 lbs. in the last two+ weeks. I'm seriously considering ending this round and transitioning to P3. I'm not hungry, but the disappointment is beginning to get to me.

Wonderful news! You are doing so great!!!

I'm not sure I have it in me to stay the course any longer. I'll take the injection today and will decide whether to transition into P3.

I'm so glad to hear your day there went so well, even if it was exhausting. A word to the wise: Take a short break every couple of hours. By law you have to be allowed a lunch break after 4 (?) hours of work. Instead of taking a full 30+ minutes, take several shorter breaks. Let your boss know that is what you will be doing. The good thing is if you are going to work 2-3 hours a week, then you will built up your muscles.

End the round and work on maintenance for a few weeks. Then if you got your second wind and the timing is right, you can either cycle back or dabble in P4. I forget what you said about your calendar events.

When I'm working alone, you can bet your sweet bippy that I'll be sitting down for 5-10 minutes throughout the day. But yesterday, I was following Kristin around and working at her pace. Well, maybe she works a lot faster without having me in-tow, but to me, it was at "her pace." When I'm alone, I'm going to pace myself. As long as I get it all done by 4 or 5 pm, I'll be pleased and very proud of myself.

Over time I will get faster and get into my our rhythm. But for right now, I just want to get it "right"!

The "2-3 hours" is only on the way afternoon shift per week. Sunday is from 7 am to 4.

Originally Posted by goddesslynne

Brigit-Carol, I'm so sorry your stall is getting you down. I'm not well enough versed in hhcg yet to give any real advice, but based on my previous experience with my own dieting efforts, I'd say try to hang in there. Your body MUST release the weight sooner or later, and if you're not hungry, just ride the wave.

I'm down .2 this morning, which, I must admit, is a little disappointing. Today is going to be a challenging day, because I've decided to not eat until around 2 at my cousin's, and that will be a small, careful meal (the dreaded ham). And, I forgot to dose last night!! I don't know how that happened!! Dosed as usual this morning, and I'm not hungry right now, so hopefully all will be well.

I hope we hear from everyone soon!!

I hate when I forget to dose. It usually was in the mornings if I was snowed from sleeping pills the night before. I don't know if it's all that detrimental to your weight loss progress. I mean, you have to go 2 full days off of it entirely to start increasing your calories, right?

I hope things pick up for you soon, Lynne. I'm sure they will.

Well, I didn't use the hot tub last night. I was too dang tired and so I just resorted to my trusty heating pad and lots of Motrin. I slept like a baby and woke up with major "bed head." It made me wonder if I actually did use the hot tub and didn't recall. Damn sleeping pills! (I am able to move much better than I thought I'd be able to! Maybe my body is going to be able to handle all this work.)

I know I've said this in the past, but I want to be completely off all sleeping meds by the end of this year. I have to learn how to sleep like a normal person.

HAPPY EASTER!!! Lynne (and anyone else enjoying a holiday meal), enjoy!

[goddesslynne]

Well, I ate just about double what I had planned. Obviously, no more food for me today. I'm not even really full. I will dose tonight as usual and face the music tomorrow morning.

[privatediva]

Brigit...do me a favor? Get the cheapest pregnancy test kit you can at the grocery store and test your HCG. I know you aren't hungry...but test it anyway. Maybe you're just dealing with the hunger. If your HCG is not good, your body is in starvation mode and that can be why you're not losing. Since it's RX...that test should be positive.

[CherylB]

COMPUTER PROBLEMS IN CT. RUNNING SCANS FOR HOURS, TRYING TO WORK IT OUT. FARM @ 0700 TOMORROW SO EARLY BEDTIME TONIGHT. HOPE ALL IS WELL. LYNNE, SORRY YOU ATE DOUBLE TODAY. I'M RESTARTING MY PELLETS TONIGHT. I HAVE TO GET SOME OF THIS REGAIN WEIGHT OFF IF I'M GOING TO SURVIVE!