OMG!!! I did it...GOAL!!!!!

Turk · 05-07-2012, 08:07 AM

I finally reached my goal

I did a very long 70 day R1P2 using hhcg. I finally am calling it done on P2. This is my last day of drops today and onto 2 days vlcd no drops.
Here I come P3

!!!

I decided to do a long round because of multiple reasons.

1. I like structure so pre-cooking food for the week ahead was easy and I could grab and go.

2. Routine is what works for me. As long as I was staying on the same schedule and eating at the same time I could follow the course without cheating. I had many of frustrating days

where I would fantasize about pizza or a meal from a restaraunt but I kept my eyes on the target and the food from my mouth

3. The last half of my P2 I was so close to goal and I felt good on the hhcg without hunger issues that I chose to continue to get the last 10lbs. off before moving to P3. I think personally if I would have moved to P3 after 40 day round and then to P4 that I could not bring myself mentallly to go back and do another P2.

With that all said, I can only hope that by extending my round out this long that I didn't jeopordize my stabilizing in P3. I guess time will tell. I plan on continuing the P2 foods the first week of P3 and just doubling the amount for calories and my first item I am adding in will be cream in my coffee.

I have one question do I use the weight from this mornings weigh in (last day of taking drops) or tomorrow morning's weight as my LDW?

hhcg_lowcarb · 05-07-2012, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turk

I finally reached my goal

I did a very long 70 day R1P2 using hhcg. I finally am calling it done on P2. This is my last day of drops today and onto 2 days vlcd no drops.
Here I come P3

!!!

I decided to do a long round because of multiple reasons.

1. I like structure so pre-cooking food for the week ahead was easy and I could grab and go.

2. Routine is what works for me. As long as I was staying on the same schedule and eating at the same time I could follow the course without cheating. I had many of frustrating days

where I would fantasize about pizza or a meal from a restaraunt but I kept my eyes on the target and the food from my mouth

3. The last half of my P2 I was so close to goal and I felt good on the hhcg without hunger issues that I chose to continue to get the last 10lbs. off before moving to P3. I think personally if I would have moved to P3 after 40 day round and then to P4 that I could not bring myself mentallly to go back and do another P2.

With that all said, I can only hope that by extending my round out this long that I didn't jeopordize my stabilizing in P3. I guess time will tell. I plan on continuing the P2 foods the first week of P3 and just doubling the amount for calories and my first item I am adding in will be cream in my coffee.

I have one question do I use the weight from this mornings weigh in (last day of taking drops) or tomorrow morning's weight as my LDW?

CONGRATS

Wow 70 days?? You are brave!

As for the weigh recording -You will use tomorrow morning weight if today is your last day of drops.

Gongrats again

belfrybat · 05-07-2012, 08:16 AM

Congratulations!

I don't think the extra long round will affect your ability to stabilize, and you seem to have a well-thought out plan. Today is your last drops day, so this morning's weight is what counts. Or at least that is what I understand from reading the book and listening to folks on forums.

Crazy PreK Teacher · 05-07-2012, 09:01 AM

I finally reached my goal

CONGRATS!!!

Crazy PreK Teacher · 05-07-2012, 09:04 AM

Turk's quote------->I finally reached my goal

CONGRATS!!![/QUOTE]

(GRRR.....quoting is NOT working for me today...so sorry!)

sunflowerintx · 05-07-2012, 09:27 AM

AWESOME....CONGRATS!!!

hhcg_lowcarb · 05-07-2012, 09:52 AM

It looks like there are mixed info when it comes to LDW... check out the link below for more info (I hope the link works!)

P2 into P3...when to record last day of weight....

shelbyla · 05-07-2012, 01:00 PM

Just fyi, from the horse's mouth (so to speak)--Pounds & Inches...

"As long as their weight stays within two pounds of the weight reached on the day of the last dose, patients should take no notice of any increase; but the moment the scale goes beyond two pounds, even if this is only a few ounces, they must on that same day entirely skip breakfast and lunch but take plenty to drink. In the evening they must eat a huge steak with only an apple or a raw tomato. Of course this rule applies only to the morning weight. Ex-obese patients should never check their weight during the day, as there may be wide fluctuations and these are merely alarming and confusing."

As weird and counterintuitive as it seems, according to P&I, LDW is the weight on your last day of dosing, NOT the day afterwards. Obviously, each person can use whatever weight they choose as LDW, but that's what Dr. S had to say about it.

ncgirl37 · 05-07-2012, 03:46 PM

Congrats!!!!

goddesslynne · 05-07-2012, 04:45 PM

Congratulations!!

Turk · 05-08-2012, 06:23 AM

I want to say a very big "Thank You" for all the congrats. I am just so excited to be moving to P3 in a couple of days. I just have to remember to take it slow..... so hopefully I won't have to do a correction day. SCARYYYYYY.

This is my first day of no drops and 500 cals and I lost another pound this morning. I am going with yesterdays weigh-in for my LDW, and use this extra pound for some cushion room.

I hope everyone has great losses today, and I want to say thank you again for all the inspiration and support this forum has given me in this journey.

Until next time..........

dawnyama · 05-08-2012, 12:31 PM

How fantastic is that !!!

How much total did you lose in that 70 days? I cannot imagine going that long on P2, more power to you

Arctic_Mama · 05-08-2012, 04:03 PM

Congratulations on making goal, I hope it stays off forevermore!

xxhellokittyxx · 05-08-2012, 06:36 PM

Congratulations! This is awesome!

I hope you will stick around to offer guidance to those of us still on our way.

Turk · 05-08-2012, 07:21 PM

Hi everyone,

To dawnyama: I lost 35 pounds. The last few weeks were sloooow!! I just stuck it out because I only had like 5-7 pounds left to reach goal and couldn't see doing another round for those few pounds. Amazingly I never cheated once in 70 days. I ate the same three meals over and over. Aghhhh I am sick of chicken LOL!!!!

I measured myself the first day of P2 and have not measured myself since. I am planning to measure tomorrow night before I start P3. I am kinda of excited to see what the numbers turn out to be.

Unbelievably I packed every piece of clothing that I own that is now to big in bags to take to Goodwill!!!! It will give me the incentive to keep the weight off since the only clothes I have are the ones that fit me at this weight LOL. (I can't believe I was brave enough to do that....but heck it is a new me now...ha ha)

Now if I can figure this P3 out and stabilize. Whew...this is going to be interesting. I so hope I don't have to do a CD! LOL
Seriously, all I want for the last 70 days is a damn piece of pizza!!! ROFL!!

I think I have jabbered enough, so let me say "thank you" to everyone again for all the support and the congrats. Ia would gladly stick around for help or support. I am by no means an expert and I can only go by my experience. I will more than likely be bugging everyone about P3 LOL

adelinesdream · 05-09-2012, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turk

Hi everyone,

To dawnyama: I lost 35 pounds. The last few weeks were sloooow!! I just stuck it out because I only had like 5-7 pounds left to reach goal and couldn't see doing another round for those few pounds. Amazingly I never cheated once in 70 days. I ate the same three meals over and over. Aghhhh I am sick of chicken LOL!!!!

I measured myself the first day of P2 and have not measured myself since. I am planning to measure tomorrow night before I start P3. I am kinda of excited to see what the numbers turn out to be.

Unbelievably I packed every piece of clothing that I own that is now to big in bags to take to Goodwill!!!! It will give me the incentive to keep the weight off since the only clothes I have are the ones that fit me at this weight LOL. (I can't believe I was brave enough to do that....but heck it is a new me now...ha ha)

Now if I can figure this P3 out and stabilize. Whew...this is going to be interesting. I so hope I don't have to do a CD! LOL
Seriously, all I want for the last 70 days is a damn piece of pizza!!! ROFL!!

I think I have jabbered enough, so let me say "thank you" to everyone again for all the support and the congrats. Ia would gladly stick around for help or support. I am by no means an expert and I can only go by my experience. I will more than likely be bugging everyone about P3 LOL

REJOICING with YOU! Celebrating your achievement. Take it slow and easy for the first few days so you don't upset the apple cart. I'm so amazed that you were able to do 70 days on your round, WHOAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! For that tenacity and perserverance you deserved the prize.

Sleepy · 05-09-2012, 06:11 AM

Fantastic

so happy for you

i would die if i did 70 days

pendragginp · 05-09-2012, 06:56 AM

YAY!!

I'm so happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!

hhcg_lowcarb · 05-09-2012, 07:28 AM

Congrats!!! Go rock the P3 as well

dawnyama · 05-09-2012, 10:10 AM

That is great!! Your daily average is right on target. 35 lbs in 70 days!!! Good job!!! And congratulations again!!!

Turk · 05-09-2012, 02:01 PM

Thank you everybody!!!!

I told myself if I started losing less than .5 lbs to .4 lbs average that I would quit and move to P3, but I held steady. Yeah me!! LOL

I start P3 in the morning but I am confused on what to eat. I had planned on adding half and half to my coffee in the morning and then doubling the portions of P2 food to get around 1000 calories. What do you think? I thought I would see if I gained from the cream in my morning coffee the next day before I try cheese. Is that little bit of cream enough or do I need to add more fats tomorrow? I would try eggs but I have never been able to tolerate eggs by themselves. I would be on the floor with severe cramps and sick all day.

I guess I am trying to figure out how to get a good balance of fats and proteins in. Maybe I should do cream in coffee and a cup of greek yogurt with stevia vanilla cream drops for breakfast and then double P2 foods for lunch and dinner. Is adding the cream and greek yogurt to much at first in case I gain to isolate which is the problem?

Please help me, any input would be so much appreciated.

nosugar · 05-09-2012, 04:41 PM

YOU ROCKKKK!!!! Congratulations!!! Thank you for posting too! I start vlcd 1 tomorrow - your post is soooooo helpful!!!!!!

dawnyama · 05-09-2012, 04:49 PM

Turk

The best advice I can give you---you might want to go slow with the fats. After my first round when I stopped after 21 days, did the no dose VLCDs, then started out with cream in my morning coffee--I could not stop going to the bathroom. My body was not used to the fat in my coffee--despite it being so little cream--that it rebelled big time LOL. Your body has shut down the fat metabolizing enzymes and whatnot and now all of a sudden it has to kick in high gear when introducing fats. It may not be smooth sailing, but your body will get back to it! I took probiotics to get over the rebelliousness of my tummy. I was fearful of not keeping enough calories in me that day, I was fearful of gaining weight the next day. You have to have enough calories so you don't gain and if you have not enough you risk gaining as well. Have to find that happy balance!!!

Good luck!!

LosinitwithGrace · 05-09-2012, 04:51 PM

Thats GREAT !!

Wonderful job!

soon · 05-12-2012, 04:19 PM

pictures please

katiesmemaw · 05-18-2012, 03:08 AM

Wow Turk, Congratulations to you. You have done an awesome job. My first round I started phase 3 by doubling my protein for meals and dropped the melba/grissini. I waited several days to add cream. Find your BMR and eat to that caloric count in Phase 3. Like Dawn said you really need to eat all of those calories to set your metabolism at a high number from now on.
Again, you have done a wonderful thing for yourself!!!
Betty

05-07-2012, 08:07 AM	#1
Turk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 37 Gallery: Turk Stats: R1=154.4/120.0/42.5 inches WOE: HCG Start Date: 2/25/12	OMG!!! I did it...GOAL!!!!! I finally reached my goal I did a very long 70 day R1P2 using hhcg. I finally am calling it done on P2. This is my last day of drops today and onto 2 days vlcd no drops. Here I come P3!!! I decided to do a long round because of multiple reasons. 1. I like structure so pre-cooking food for the week ahead was easy and I could grab and go. 2. Routine is what works for me. As long as I was staying on the same schedule and eating at the same time I could follow the course without cheating. I had many of frustrating days where I would fantasize about pizza or a meal from a restaraunt but I kept my eyes on the target and the food from my mouth 3. The last half of my P2 I was so close to goal and I felt good on the hhcg without hunger issues that I chose to continue to get the last 10lbs. off before moving to P3. I think personally if I would have moved to P3 after 40 day round and then to P4 that I could not bring myself mentallly to go back and do another P2. With that all said, I can only hope that by extending my round out this long that I didn't jeopordize my stabilizing in P3. I guess time will tell. I plan on continuing the P2 foods the first week of P3 and just doubling the amount for calories and my first item I am adding in will be cream in my coffee. I have one question do I use the weight from this mornings weigh in (last day of taking drops) or tomorrow morning's weight as my LDW?

05-07-2012, 09:04 AM	#5
Crazy PreK Teacher Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 787 Gallery: Crazy PreK Teacher Stats: (Pre-HCG 291)275.2/179.6/175 AT GOAL WOE: 411(2005)/291(Jan. '12)/170(NOW) HCG/now JUDDD/LC Start Date: LC~Jan. 20, 2012 hHCG~March 20, 2012	Turk's quote------->I finally reached my goal CONGRATS!!![/QUOTE] (GRRR.....quoting is NOT working for me today...so sorry!) Last edited by Crazy PreK Teacher; 05-07-2012 at 09:05 AM.. Reason: quoted incorrectly

05-07-2012, 01:00 PM	#8
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	Just fyi, from the horse's mouth (so to speak)--Pounds & Inches... "As long as their weight stays within two pounds of the weight reached on the day of the last dose, patients should take no notice of any increase; but the moment the scale goes beyond two pounds, even if this is only a few ounces, they must on that same day entirely skip breakfast and lunch but take plenty to drink. In the evening they must eat a huge steak with only an apple or a raw tomato. Of course this rule applies only to the morning weight. Ex-obese patients should never check their weight during the day, as there may be wide fluctuations and these are merely alarming and confusing." As weird and counterintuitive as it seems, according to P&I, LDW is the weight on your last day of dosing, NOT the day afterwards. Obviously, each person can use whatever weight they choose as LDW, but that's what Dr. S had to say about it. __________________ Pre-hhCG cleanse (P1) - 01/03/2011, 12 days, 210 -> 200 hhCG round 1 - 01/15/2011, 32 days, drops, 10/10/10, 200 -> 175 hhCG round 2 - 04/15/2011, 38 days, drops & pellets, 10/4/10, 177 -> 154 hhCG round 3 - 01/03/2012, 23 days, pellets, 3/3/3, 157 -> 141 _hCG round 4 - 05/05/2012, 24 days, rx hCG, 125IU, 148 -> 136 _hCG round 5 - 08/11/2012, 26 days, rx hCG, 125IU, 159 -> 140

05-09-2012, 04:49 PM	#23
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,252 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Turk The best advice I can give you---you might want to go slow with the fats. After my first round when I stopped after 21 days, did the no dose VLCDs, then started out with cream in my morning coffee--I could not stop going to the bathroom. My body was not used to the fat in my coffee--despite it being so little cream--that it rebelled big time LOL. Your body has shut down the fat metabolizing enzymes and whatnot and now all of a sudden it has to kick in high gear when introducing fats. It may not be smooth sailing, but your body will get back to it! I took probiotics to get over the rebelliousness of my tummy. I was fearful of not keeping enough calories in me that day, I was fearful of gaining weight the next day. You have to have enough calories so you don't gain and if you have not enough you risk gaining as well. Have to find that happy balance!!! Good luck!! __________________ Dawn in SC

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05-07-2012, 08:16 AM	#3
belfrybat Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 735 Gallery: belfrybat WOE: Lowish carb (formerly on Protein Power)	Congratulations! I don't think the extra long round will affect your ability to stabilize, and you seem to have a well-thought out plan. Today is your last drops day, so this morning's weight is what counts. Or at least that is what I understand from reading the book and listening to folks on forums.

05-07-2012, 09:01 AM	#4
Crazy PreK Teacher Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 787 Gallery: Crazy PreK Teacher Stats: (Pre-HCG 291)275.2/179.6/175 AT GOAL WOE: 411(2005)/291(Jan. '12)/170(NOW) HCG/now JUDDD/LC Start Date: LC~Jan. 20, 2012 hHCG~March 20, 2012	I finally reached my goal CONGRATS!!!

05-07-2012, 09:27 AM	#6
sunflowerintx Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TXish Posts: 176 Gallery: sunflowerintx Stats: 245/187/135 5'2" WOE: HCG	AWESOME....CONGRATS!!!

05-07-2012, 09:52 AM	#7
hhcg_lowcarb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 178 Gallery: hhcg_lowcarb Stats: R1:208/189; R2:183; R3:173; R4:?? WOE: HHCG/Atkins Start Date: R1:02/12; R2:04/12; R3: 06/12	It looks like there are mixed info when it comes to LDW... check out the link below for more info (I hope the link works!) P2 into P3...when to record last day of weight....

05-07-2012, 03:46 PM	#9
ncgirl37 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,280 Gallery: ncgirl37 Stats: 182.6/180.4/140 -5'7 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 4/29/13	Congrats!!!!

05-07-2012, 04:45 PM	#10
goddesslynne Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 886 Gallery: goddesslynne Stats: 240/???/140 (50, 5'4", small frame) WOE: DUKAN	Congratulations!!

05-08-2012, 06:23 AM	#11
Turk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 37 Gallery: Turk Stats: R1=154.4/120.0/42.5 inches WOE: HCG Start Date: 2/25/12	I want to say a very big "Thank You" for all the congrats. I am just so excited to be moving to P3 in a couple of days. I just have to remember to take it slow..... so hopefully I won't have to do a correction day. SCARYYYYYY. This is my first day of no drops and 500 cals and I lost another pound this morning. I am going with yesterdays weigh-in for my LDW, and use this extra pound for some cushion room. I hope everyone has great losses today, and I want to say thank you again for all the inspiration and support this forum has given me in this journey. Until next time..........

05-08-2012, 12:31 PM	#12
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,252 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	How fantastic is that !!! How much total did you lose in that 70 days? I cannot imagine going that long on P2, more power to you

05-08-2012, 04:03 PM	#13
Arctic_Mama Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,726 Gallery: Arctic_Mama Stats: 257/163/140 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: R1 12/11, R2 3/12	Congratulations on making goal, I hope it stays off forevermore!

05-08-2012, 06:36 PM	#14
xxhellokittyxx Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 43 Gallery: xxhellokittyxx Stats: 232/217/180 WOE: hhcg Start Date: Jan 2012	Congratulations! This is awesome! I hope you will stick around to offer guidance to those of us still on our way.

05-08-2012, 07:21 PM	#15
Turk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 37 Gallery: Turk Stats: R1=154.4/120.0/42.5 inches WOE: HCG Start Date: 2/25/12	Hi everyone, To dawnyama: I lost 35 pounds. The last few weeks were sloooow!! I just stuck it out because I only had like 5-7 pounds left to reach goal and couldn't see doing another round for those few pounds. Amazingly I never cheated once in 70 days. I ate the same three meals over and over. Aghhhh I am sick of chicken LOL!!!! I measured myself the first day of P2 and have not measured myself since. I am planning to measure tomorrow night before I start P3. I am kinda of excited to see what the numbers turn out to be. Unbelievably I packed every piece of clothing that I own that is now to big in bags to take to Goodwill!!!! It will give me the incentive to keep the weight off since the only clothes I have are the ones that fit me at this weight LOL. (I can't believe I was brave enough to do that....but heck it is a new me now...ha ha) Now if I can figure this P3 out and stabilize. Whew...this is going to be interesting. I so hope I don't have to do a CD! LOL Seriously, all I want for the last 70 days is a damn piece of pizza!!! ROFL!! I think I have jabbered enough, so let me say "thank you" to everyone again for all the support and the congrats. Ia would gladly stick around for help or support. I am by no means an expert and I can only go by my experience. I will more than likely be bugging everyone about P3 LOL

05-09-2012, 06:11 AM	#17
Sleepy Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 11,260 Gallery: Sleepy	Fantastic so happy for you i would die if i did 70 days

05-09-2012, 06:56 AM	#18
pendragginp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 469 Gallery: pendragginp	YAY!! I'm so happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!

05-09-2012, 07:28 AM	#19
hhcg_lowcarb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 178 Gallery: hhcg_lowcarb Stats: R1:208/189; R2:183; R3:173; R4:?? WOE: HHCG/Atkins Start Date: R1:02/12; R2:04/12; R3: 06/12	Congrats!!! Go rock the P3 as well

05-09-2012, 10:10 AM	#20
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,252 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	That is great!! Your daily average is right on target. 35 lbs in 70 days!!! Good job!!! And congratulations again!!!

05-09-2012, 02:01 PM	#21
Turk Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 37 Gallery: Turk Stats: R1=154.4/120.0/42.5 inches WOE: HCG Start Date: 2/25/12	Thank you everybody!!!! I told myself if I started losing less than .5 lbs to .4 lbs average that I would quit and move to P3, but I held steady. Yeah me!! LOL I start P3 in the morning but I am confused on what to eat. I had planned on adding half and half to my coffee in the morning and then doubling the portions of P2 food to get around 1000 calories. What do you think? I thought I would see if I gained from the cream in my morning coffee the next day before I try cheese. Is that little bit of cream enough or do I need to add more fats tomorrow? I would try eggs but I have never been able to tolerate eggs by themselves. I would be on the floor with severe cramps and sick all day. I guess I am trying to figure out how to get a good balance of fats and proteins in. Maybe I should do cream in coffee and a cup of greek yogurt with stevia vanilla cream drops for breakfast and then double P2 foods for lunch and dinner. Is adding the cream and greek yogurt to much at first in case I gain to isolate which is the problem? Please help me, any input would be so much appreciated.

05-09-2012, 04:41 PM	#22
nosugar Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 375 Gallery: nosugar Stats: 160/140/115 WOE: low carb non processed Start Date: 10/27/07	YOU ROCKKKK!!!! Congratulations!!! Thank you for posting too! I start vlcd 1 tomorrow - your post is soooooo helpful!!!!!!

05-09-2012, 04:51 PM	#24
LosinitwithGrace Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: S.C. Posts: 252 Gallery: LosinitwithGrace Stats: 218.7/197.5/159 WOE: Low Carb Living. Start Date: 4-1-2012	Thats GREAT !! Wonderful job!

05-12-2012, 04:19 PM	#25
soon Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,251 Gallery: soon Stats: restart 07 WOE: whatever works	pictures please

05-18-2012, 03:08 AM	#26
katiesmemaw Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wherever the Motorhome is parked, Today Pigeon Forge, TN Posts: 731 Gallery: katiesmemaw WOE: hcg	Wow Turk, Congratulations to you. You have done an awesome job. My first round I started phase 3 by doubling my protein for meals and dropped the melba/grissini. I waited several days to add cream. Find your BMR and eat to that caloric count in Phase 3. Like Dawn said you really need to eat all of those calories to set your metabolism at a high number from now on. Again, you have done a wonderful thing for yourself!!! Betty