New rogue hhcg/hcg thread for week of April 30, 2012

[CherylB]

Dang it! I knew we should have started the thread last night. Now we got a newbie (or "oldbie") who just posted and off we go to the new week. I really do think we should scale back to monthly threads until we pick back up in intensity again.

Anywho, here's my day:

Originally Posted by CherylB

I can not even believe how much I've gotten done with just my sisters this week. Twice with my sister (Donna) with the truck and today Robin joined us. I took them both out for a very nice lunch afterward. Robin was uncomfortable about me paying but I pointed out that they just saved me several hundred dollars (at $100/hour) by the movers.

I even went and got Cisco from the kennel for a few hours and took her back to the duplex to have a good sniff. I tied her to the tree so she could watch me as I stacked the firewood, and then we met the neighbors. They are a great young couple and we are going to get along just fine.

The dogs met for the first time and he is a bit of a humper, but Sissy will put him in his place. He wants to poke her with his nose and race around the yard and eventually she might get into all that, but she's more of a people person. They will get along great.

Then I took her on the leash and we went all through the house so she could smell all our things in their boxes and stuff. I even showed her her bed (though it's not in place yet, trying not to trip-up the movers and get sued.) I think she "got it." And I'm so glad that I decided to do that this afternoon. Now when I go and get her Saturday morning, it won't be so strange for her to go back to that house. I didn't take her back to our current home. I want her to see that it is empty the next time she is here.

Will spend tomorrow further preparing for the movers who come on Wednesday. I will do whatever I can to help speed their progress along. I'm going to disassemble things like the massive headboard for my bed and things like that. I can put the thing back together once they just put the puzzle pieces back into place.

Rain is moving in tonight and tomorrow the rain is supposed to continue. Problem is tomorrow afternoon is the first therapy sessions at the barn. I will be taking care of the horses and the usual stuff as per any Tuesday afternoon, but I'm guessing they might have to cancel the therapy classes. No clue. We shall see.

Then they called me today to see if I could work one hour on Thursday afternoon for a private lesson; just me, the client and the instructor. I told them I could spare one hour. Who knows? I still think I have a future at this place.

Typing my fool head off here! Will post before something horrible happens and I lose it all.

Off to read what was written on the old thread and post this link over there.

[circusgirl]

thanks for linking! Wow, you had a busy day! Continued good luck on the move!

I'm still hcging but coming to the end of the round, which is welcome. I did a 40 day round, interrupted for a week and then jumped back on and I'm almost at the end! I just did a fat fast for three days to break a stall which I'm hoping helped. The first day was great, the second nothing important happened scale wise and today I was NOT a happy camper. Looking forward to being back on the VLCD again tomorrow!

[catjrow3]

Sounds like you are making some good progress Cheryl... glad that things are moving along nicely!

[star a.d.]

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hope everyone has an excellent week!

[belfrybat]

I'm out of the door in about 30 minutes, but wanted to drop a quick note. Cheryl, since this is May 1st, why don't you start a new thread and mark it either MAY or MONTHLY (in caps to get folks' attention). Link from this old thread. A monthly thread won't work unless someone takes the bull by the horns and since you are the one that's been promoting this for a while go fur it! Glad the move is progressing so well.

I'm still up this morning from Sunday's indulgence, but hopefully will begin seeing losses again tomorrow. But even if I don't, I'm in this for the long haul. Well, several short hauls since I'm only going to do 23 days rounds interspersed with a week or two off inbetween. I only have 17 lbs. to goal, so hopefully two rounds will do it.

Have a great May Day, everyone.

[goddesslynne]

Not very happy this morning...I just can't seem to stabilize!! WHY is this happening??? I don't want to do a c/d. I'm going to give it one more clean day and see what happens, then I guess I'll just go back to P2.

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by circusgirl

thanks for linking! Wow, you had a busy day! Continued good luck on the move!

I'm still hcging but coming to the end of the round, which is welcome. I did a 40 day round, interrupted for a week and then jumped back on and I'm almost at the end! I just did a fat fast for three days to break a stall which I'm hoping helped. The first day was great, the second nothing important happened scale wise and today I was NOT a happy camper. Looking forward to being back on the VLCD again tomorrow!

I always link the new thread. Most people do. It helps; like leaving a trail of LC bread crumbs. Thanks for the moving encouragement. I must get busy again today but so far it's just coffee, rain and trying to wake up.

I hope when you resume on VLCD, things will pick up at a great pace than before.

Originally Posted by catjrow3

Sounds like you are making some good progress Cheryl... glad that things are moving along nicely!

Thanks, sweetie! I'm gettin' there. One day at a time. So glad movers aren't coming today cause it is raining out there. Looks like it's passing over and will clear up so that's good news for the therapy lessons (horses) this afternoon.

Originally Posted by goddesslynne

Not very happy this morning...I just can't seem to stabilize!! WHY is this happening??? I don't want to do a c/d. I'm going to give it one more clean day and see what happens, then I guess I'll just go back to P2.

I hate when that happens. Hang in there, cutie! There's always P2. How comforting (and exciting.)

I called the utility companies and changed the cut-off dates for water, power and trash p/u yet again. now I have until the 9th to sell all the stuff that will not be going with me, and I will have the last trash p/u on the 10th. That is if they return my call. I had to leave a message.

So now there is no pressure, except for today and tomorrow. Must have everything ready for the movers so they can get in and get out as quickly as they can. I got the big tri-fold mirror off of the dresser last night (will keep it but not use it.) Today I'm going to empty my computer desk and start taking out screws from the headboard. These things will help me save $$$$$$!

Have a wonderful day, ladies. BBL

[goddesslynne]

Thank you, Cheryl!! xoxo

[mdolph]

Just checking in. Work is crazy, home is crazy, life in general is crazy. I'm trying to read when I can but I've been totally exhausted lately and just not even feeling much like logging onto the computer.

Cheryl sounds like the move is coming along!

Hope all is well with all. Nothing new or exciting to report here. After 3 long weeks of battling to get under 140 I once again made it to 139.8. Going to try to keep the calories down all week (and of course the carbs too) and see if I can get in just a tad lower. I don't know what it is but I like seeing 130-something on the scale.

[CherylB]

Mel! We've missed you! WTG on getting back into the 30's. That must feel wonderful, especially considering the pressures all around you at the moment. I have let life's pressures derail me once again. But I'll get it back in a week or two.

[mdolph]

Thanks Cheryl. Work is absolutely crazy. Then of course there's home. Still nothing changed. Ok some has. I've scheduled us to start couseling. We still are living like roommates and I totally accept any bashing that will come from this but I am going on a lunch date this Friday. I know we're just seperated and it has only been a few weeks but it's a funny story. Saturday my son and I were on a date. We went to Barnes and Noble (per his request) and as we were leaving he noticed the nook area and wanted to play. He sat down at the kids nooks areas and there was a dad there with his 8 year old daugher. He over heard me tell my son that I had no idea how to figure out the nook and that I'm only guessing that if I touched it the thing would sense my fear of technology and would blow up with a big poof of smoke. Anyway, he talked me through it and then my son and his daughter playing games next time you know an hour has past and my son announced he was ready for dinner. We walk over to Flat Top and after we go make our stir fry they walk in. There were no other seats so we shared our table. After dinner we walked around the mall then let the kids played in the arcade as we talked. I told him straight up where I was at in my relationship. And he provided me a listening ear and his insight from going through it in very simila circumstances. He walked us out to my van and he went to leave. He then came back and asked me out. I told him I wasn't sure I was ready and he game him his phone number just incase I ever wanted to talk.

Today I texted him to thank him for my leftovers I ate for lunch today. Yes, he paid Saturday. We got to texting and he travels like I do for work in a similar area. Next thing you know we discover we're both in the same town Friday. He invited me to lunch and well, I am curious so I accepted. I have not been on a first date in over 20 years people! I just couldn't stop myself from saying no. And one of the reasons I told my husband I wanted out was because I needed to find out if I still loved him and I needed to get some of those experiences I didn't get to have because we have been together since I was 16.

Anyway, now I've got to keep my weight in check this week, huh? TOM showed today so maybe that'll help with the water weight I'm retaining. Now I've got to decide what the heck I should wear!!!!

[goddesslynne]

Melanie, no bashing here!! I can't imagine what you've been going through, and I believe the Universe has sent you a friend. As long as YOU are true to your values, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. My only advice would be to take it slow, and make sure you shield your children from any adult matters. xoxo

[julieboolie]

Hey girls!! Just a quick checkin!! Sorry I've been MIA. Crazy here!!

Cheryl-hope the transition goes well for you. Moving stinks!! I'm not sure we're moving afterall. The loan doesn't look good. It's w/ a third bank today to see if they can save the deal. We'll see. I'm not unhappy, I don't really want to downsize and move. But I do want to be a good steward with what God has provided.

Mel- Hope you can figure things out. It's got to be hard!!

Lynne- that's el-stinko!! Hope it settles in!!

I'm not weighing daily anymore, I'm back to lifting weights and doing exercise I enjoy (stopped the C25K), and working on IE (intuitive eating). That will likely bump me out of "window" but I need to get out of the "diet" mentality and learn to LIVE. The CD's were getting old and ineffective anyway. I may go back for another round to drop 10lbs later in the summer. We'll see. For now, I'm trying to relax, enjoy life, and focus more on living and less on the scale and dieting. We leave for Utah on Sunday for a fun week of hiking and biking!! Can't wait!!

[annefran]

Hi All,

Can I join you all on this thread? I am on my 3rd round and have been experiementing in a rogue way

Round one I went totally by the book and had great losses (25lbs). Round two I bombed due to alot of issues, dropped out after a couple weeks and gained over half my weight loss back. Round three (current) I was having such a hard time with the eating. ALWAYS hungry, anxious, etc. So I started experimenting with fat after reading the "Fat Fasters" thread. After just a couple days adding a fat meal (replacing my evening meal) and have had 4.2 loss over 2 days and feel so much better in the evenings. Mind you it's a very small amount of fat (handful of macadamia nuts + 1 T coconut butter + 1/4 shred cheese) but it's enough to satisfy me and I sleep well....plus am having losses!!

Feel like I'm on to something...at least for my chemistry. Yahoo!

[CherylB]

Just checking in briefly to say I'M IN! I'm going to sleep in my bed in my new duplex and I'm going SOON! SOOOO tired and sore. Hope to wake refreshed, 5 years younger and 25 lbs lighter. Well, a girl can dream.

Melanie, no judgement being passed by me. I hear you and I know you will approach with caution. When it's over, it's pretty much over. Sometimes it's just a matter of a piece of paper.

Love and hugs to all! Julie, not sorry for you (not having to move.) If you are comfy where you are, I recommend staying put! Moving is for the birds! Leave it to migration.

Night, y'all. Signing off.

to the newbie on the block!

[goddesslynne]

Just hanging in here, pellets again on saturday. Trying to just relax and observe myself. I overate p3 food a bit yesterday, so I just need to do better today. I think I was secretly hoping to get to the 150's on p3, and I realize now that p3 (whether a break or a full 3 weeks) needs to be about truly stabilizing, not releasing. I get such a validation, almost a high, from "doing it right" and in maintenance the feedback is going to much more subtle. I get to learn how to be ok with this!

[catjrow3]

Originally Posted by CherylB

Just checking in briefly to say I'M IN! I'm going to sleep in my bed in my new duplex and I'm going SOON! SOOOO tired and sore. Hope to wake refreshed, 5 years younger and 25 lbs lighter. Well, a girl can dream.

Melanie, no judgement being passed by me. I hear you and I know you will approach with caution. When it's over, it's pretty much over. Sometimes it's just a matter of a piece of paper.

Love and hugs to all! Julie, not sorry for you (not having to move.) If you are comfy where you are, I recommend staying put! Moving is for the birds! Leave it to migration.

Night, y'all. Signing off.

to the newbie on the block!

Yeah Cheryl. So glad you are in and sleeping in your new Place!! Are you all done in the other place or still some "finish" up work there?? Congrats!!

[CherylB]

Lynne, maintenance is where it's at. If all we focus on is how quickly we can lose it, we all end up like ME. I'm back to 186 and not the slightlest bit comfortable about that in any way, shape or form. I need to get the poundage off yet again but this time I want it gone forever. Have to break free from dieting mentality. Learn to "live it". Ya know? Some are calling it "Intuitive Eating" lately. All I want is to eat in a sane, healthy manner and move my body on a regular basis. That should do the trick.

Thanks, Cathy! I am embarking on night #2 but morning #1 was noisey! I'm on a main artery in a small town, but it was shocking how noisey it was this morning. I didn't set an alarm to take my am meds cause I decided I deserved to sleep-in. But the traffic woke me at 0800 and I laid there thinking, "Dang! I need 'white noise'." So, that is now my mission. The fact that the bedroom is the nearest to the road is a bit of a bummer, but it really is a great room. I'm very happy here.

In many ways, I feel I've move UP in the world. So much less stress not owning. And this landlady will be anything but "absentee." She's here mowing the grass and all that stuff. her son and she were hooking up my washer/dryer yesterday and in the process they cracked the outer plastic on the dryer door. So they ordered me a new door (paid for it themselves, since they broke it) and will be installed on Saturday when she's here mowing. I was just so happy that they were hooking the w/d up for me that I probabaly would have just "let it slide". Accidents happen and the dang door wouldn't affect it's usability. But I didn't try to stop them when they said they'd order the door. You must take the blessings as they come cause you might not get others you think you have coming. Ya know?

Got a few more car loads of stuff from the other house moved over to the duplex today; all by my lonesome. It wasn't so bad. Then I did a side-walking session at the equine therapy barn. Very intersting so if you want to read more about my day, go see my journal. I am not going to be able to keep up with all these threads and personals anymore. Still trying, though!!

Each time I bring in a "new wave" of material from the old house, I have to figure out where to put it all. Thank God for the attic and for all the closet space. But these closets have poles for hanging clothes rather than shelves that could be utilized for multiple things. I need shelves so I'll be deciding where they will go and will spend all $180 worth of Home Depot cash credit to get myself comfy-cozy over here.

I really do feel like I've died and gone to heaven. Yes, the quite neighborhood that Cisco could run around safely in from time to time was a real blessing. But this place is just such an improvement on so many levels. I'll take pics and post them soon as I can. I should get a lot done and set up beginning Friday.

I miss my doggy and although it is much less work having her in the kennel, I think I'm going to bring her home tomorrow afternoon. She needs to get comfy here, too. I feel greedy keeping this all to myself! And I miss her but I get the sense of how easy life without a pet can be and I don't want that to take a hold of me. I hope I can get it back if anything should happen to my darling pooch, but until that time, I want to enjoy her and not feel she's a burdon.

It's all an exciting adventure. I will have the house (I left) nearly empty in another 5 days. Then it's SALE TIME! Make me an offer, baby. I'm ready to wheel and deal!

[minimonkey]

Hi lovelies! I have missed you!

I've been crazy busy and also sick as a dog this past few weeks... went down with a flu that relapsed, and I am only now starting to feel vaguely human again.

I made it through my MFA review and passed (though barely, since the review chair didn't like what I did -- I have some major disagreements with his assessment of a few things) -- still, a pass is a pass, and assuming I don't fail to finish the exhibit next week, I have the MFA done! Woohoo on that!

I gave up on anything like p2 with being so sick, and have been p3ing it for a bit now. I actually ended up doing a couple of off-plan days while super sick, due to sugary cold syups (it was what my sweetie brought home) -- and I was so sick I just didn't care.

Back to an EFGT p3 now, but still retaining a ton of water -- I do know I've gained weight, but I hope a lot of it is residual inflammation. I haven't been on the scale.

Once the stress of the next couple of weeks is over, I will probably be resuming something p2ish -- and at that point, I hope I will have shed the water weight and that I will have a more realistic idea of how much I really need to lose. I have TOM right now and that is also in the water-retaining equation.

As of today, I finally feel I am turning a corner, health-wise -- I hope this is the end of this flu for a good, long while.

[minimonkey]

Mel -- big hugs! Sounds like you have been through quite the series of stresses lately, and I really hope this is for the best. I think it is great that you have someone interested in you -- if it turns into something, that's wonderful... and if it doesn't, then you have a potential good friend in the works.

Cheryl -- congratulations on the move!!!! You must be exhausted, but very relieved too.

I am so sorry I haven't been around more to support everyone ... please know that I adore you all and that my heart is with you.

[goddesslynne]

Tomorrow (and the pellets) can't come soon enough!!

[canadiandina]

Originally Posted by goddesslynne

Tomorrow (and the pellets) can't come soon enough!!

have you been having trouble stabilizing? what have you been eating?

[DisneyPrincess]

Hiya friends. Waiting on a new iPad so it's not easy to get on here

Doing ok. Dh left Wednesday and will be gone about 7 months.
Pregnancy symptoms in full effect. Morning sickness, tired, loss of appetite, etc.... I've actually lost about 4 pounds since I found out.

Anyways. Once I get my new iPad I'll check in more often

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by DisneyPrincess

Hiya friends. Waiting on a new iPad so it's not easy to get on here

Doing ok. Dh left Wednesday and will be gone about 7 months.
Pregnancy symptoms in full effect. Morning sickness, tired, loss of appetite, etc.... I've actually lost about 4 pounds since I found out.

Anyways. Once I get my new iPad I'll check in more often

Does that mean that he'll be home in time for the birth? I HOPE SO! Sorry you are feeling pregnant. You asked and prayer for this! Never forget how blessed you are. Hope your new iPad comes soon.

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Hi lovelies! I have missed you!

I've been crazy busy and also sick as a dog this past few weeks... went down with a flu that relapsed, and I am only now starting to feel vaguely human again.

I made it through my MFA review and passed (though barely, since the review chair didn't like what I did -- I have some major disagreements with his assessment of a few things) -- still, a pass is a pass, and assuming I don't fail to finish the exhibit next week, I have the MFA done! Woohoo on that!

I gave up on anything like p2 with being so sick, and have been p3ing it for a bit now. I actually ended up doing a couple of off-plan days while super sick, due to sugary cold syups (it was what my sweetie brought home) -- and I was so sick I just didn't care.

Back to an EFGT p3 now, but still retaining a ton of water -- I do know I've gained weight, but I hope a lot of it is residual inflammation. I haven't been on the scale.

Once the stress of the next couple of weeks is over, I will probably be resuming something p2ish -- and at that point, I hope I will have shed the water weight and that I will have a more realistic idea of how much I really need to lose. I have TOM right now and that is also in the water-retaining equation.

As of today, I finally feel I am turning a corner, health-wise -- I hope this is the end of this flu for a good, long while.

Yea Mini! You are bound to start feeling better in every way now that that is behind you. Be proud! Be very proud. (Nice to see you again! God bless you, sweetie.)

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Mel -- big hugs! Sounds like you have been through quite the series of stresses lately, and I really hope this is for the best. I think it is great that you have someone interested in you -- if it turns into something, that's wonderful... and if it doesn't, then you have a potential good friend in the works.

Cheryl -- congratulations on the move!!!! You must be exhausted, but very relieved too.

I am so sorry I haven't been around more to support everyone ... please know that I adore you all and that my heart is with you.

Yes, ma'am. I am officially moved in. I am entering my third night of sleeping here. Finally got to wash my first load of clothes and spent all my energy today hanging mirrors and artwork on the walls and cleaning things as I went.

Tomorrow before 0900, I pick up my mutt from the kennel. It's been 10 days without her (not counting the few hours I had "visitation rights" that one day). It's going to be a whole different ballgame with her here with me. I have to place flags all around the yard and train her with the collar to know what is the boundary line with the underground fence.

On top of that, she's got to get used to this place being "home" now. I will take her back to the other place when I get it in better order and when I'm closer to having the moving sale.

What a wonderful thing to have all this time to get things together over there. I went there yesterday and it was very helpful to know what I needed to bring over rather than just to blindly pack. I am so content over here that I don't give two hoots about what isn't here already. I'll keep picking through stuff and taking the best of the best. I might get an auctioneer over there to handle the rest.

Love and hugs to everyone tonight! Off to bed early, again.

[DisneyPrincess]

Lol Cheryl. I'm not complaining one single bit. We did want this
And yes, he will be home for the birth, which is why we planned it this way. We are hoping he's home mid to end of november and I'm due the end of December. He'll be back just in time

Got my iPad. Phew! I was dying without it

[CherylB]

Yea!!!!! I could use a dang iPad about now. My laptop is still being a nightmare.

[goddesslynne]

So, my little 10 day P3 break cost me over 3 1/2 pounds!!

Today I start pellets, not loading exactly, but I'll start the 500 cals on Monday. I just want to make sure it's well in my system.

[belfrybat]

Hello everyone. Sorry I've been a bit AWOL these past few days but I have read through all the posts. I've been pretty lax this week and have been up and down weight wise with a net loss of only 1 lb. But I know what's causing it. I just need to get my mind wrapped around this again. And today is the day I do that! Yes, ma'am, right now. I've decided to aim for a net 5# loss this go-around since the first week was really a wash. But since I was gaining on P3, I'm glad I went back on the injection when I did. At the very least, I've stopped the gains, and at the best I'll lose in the next 10 days. Since I was able to order more hCG, I'm good to go for another two rounds if necessary.

Lynne, I'm so sorry to read your off time ended up with a gain, but it will come off again really fast. As you know the same thing happened to me, but I ate several off-plan items (can you say "chocolate"?).
Cheryl -- so good to read you are moved in. If I might make a suggestion, don't take your doggie to the old place. It will probably confuse her. She's had 10 days away from it, so consider taking her only to the new place.
Disney -- sorry to hear you are experiencing the symptoms you are, but so glad to hear your husband will be home for the birth. Being in the military can be so difficult for families.
Mini -- congrats on passing the requirements for your MFA. Hope the exhibit goes well.
Annifran - welcome to the dark side. Hope your adjustments go well for you. Fat certainly helps in satiety, doesn't it?

I'm sure I've missed some folks, but am glad to see more people posting. Have a great rest of the day, everyone.

[minimonkey]

Hi everyone --

Wow, I guess I am not the only one too bogged down to post!

I have a crazy schedule through the middle of next week, and then a nice, long break! I have one more day of working on art tomorrow, then Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are installing the exhibit -- Thursday is the opening for the very rich donors, Friday the big public opening, the exhibit runs through the weekend, and we deinstall on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday nights I finish teaching.... and then it is just grading from there.

Whew! I have never pulled this many all-nighters in a single period of my life, ever... and I never want to do it again.

I'm still down with the flu, and still pretty inflamed and feeling quite fat as a result... but I will worry about the weight once I am finished with the rest of this. Until then, it's p3 and trying to survive.

Once I am over the hump, I will be going in for another round of p2 -- at least this time I will have a real hcg-free p3 under my belt, so that is a good thing. Once the inflammation subsides, I will see how much I really gained -- right now, I just can't tell.

Going to concentrate on protein, protein, protein for the next few days though -- I will need it.

Love to all of you!

[canadiandina]

Need some help ladies...I am on a 3 day stall and this is really frustrating. I really don't want to do an apple day. Do you think the stall will just pass if i continue eating clean? any tips??