Question - short P2 round?

bkm · 05-22-2012, 10:20 AM

Have any of you tried a very short HCG round - perhaps 5-10 days? and if so, what were your overall experiences?

Although I am maintaining (and have even lost some more weight) I live in fear of regaining - I would have no trouble going back to an HCG round, but I don't know if it would be advisable if I only have about 5 pounds to lose ...

So far, if my weight nudges up a bit I simply pull back on eating for that day - I'm on P4, day 54 (194 days since I initially tried HCG) - I'm getting the nerve to buy some smaller clothes (size 4 pants!!!!) but I'm still worried about regaining.

Several years ago I lost a great deal of weight, thought that I had simply gotten back to where my body was "comfortable" - and then proceeded to regain about 30 pounds - don't want to do that again!!!!

shelbyla · 05-22-2012, 10:42 AM

Bonnie - I haven't done this (and probably wouldn't, too skeered!

) but I know Jessica/Verbqueen has in the past. You might check out her journal or post there as I haven't seen her on here regularly lately. HTH

LaraSuzz · 05-23-2012, 07:45 AM

imho I truly believe that short rounds make it super hard to stabilize...
If you only have 5 lbs to loose how about a couple CD's? Much less torture.
P&I says no round shorter than 23 days? That rule is in there for a reason, wish I knew why....

bkm · 05-23-2012, 08:40 AM

thanks for the input.

I'm not at a point where I need to consider this - and perhaps if ever I do get around 10 pounds over, I'll simply do the 23-day round. I just found the P2 phase so super-simple ...

Right now, if I get anywhere near 2 pounds over, I do (my interpretation!) a CD - typically, I cut way back on food, eliminate all snacking, and concentrate on eating more protein - so far it's working.

I find that even a 2-pound gain tends to make my belly stick out - why can't it just settle somewhere that I can't see it!!!!

dawnyama · 05-23-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

imho I truly believe that short rounds make it super hard to stabilize...
If you only have 5 lbs to loose how about a couple CD's? Much less torture.
P&I says no round shorter than 23 days? That rule is in there for a reason, wish I knew why....

Dr S says that is the time required for the hypothalamus to rest. Also, have you noticed that many say that it takes 21 days to adapt a habit? Hmmm...something magical about 21 days it seems.

05-22-2012, 10:20 AM	#1
bkm Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 372 Gallery: bkm Stats: 200/130/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/1994	Question - short P2 round? Have any of you tried a very short HCG round - perhaps 5-10 days? and if so, what were your overall experiences? Although I am maintaining (and have even lost some more weight) I live in fear of regaining - I would have no trouble going back to an HCG round, but I don't know if it would be advisable if I only have about 5 pounds to lose ... So far, if my weight nudges up a bit I simply pull back on eating for that day - I'm on P4, day 54 (194 days since I initially tried HCG) - I'm getting the nerve to buy some smaller clothes (size 4 pants!!!!) but I'm still worried about regaining. Several years ago I lost a great deal of weight, thought that I had simply gotten back to where my body was "comfortable" - and then proceeded to regain about 30 pounds - don't want to do that again!!!! __________________ BONNIE 5'7" - 68 years old I've been low-carbing since 01/01/1994 (weighed >200#) - reached my goal weight in 1995 (125#) - maintained with a few blips (gaining up to 160#) along the way - lost weight on HCG but hated the no-fat! - seem to be maintaining comfortably with IF and loving it! ...

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05-22-2012, 10:42 AM	#2
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	Bonnie - I haven't done this (and probably wouldn't, too skeered! ) but I know Jessica/Verbqueen has in the past. You might check out her journal or post there as I haven't seen her on here regularly lately. HTH

05-23-2012, 07:45 AM	#3
LaraSuzz Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,777 Gallery: LaraSuzz Stats: baby steps WOE: Dr. Atw Simeons Protocol Start Date: restart 3/5/2012 multiple rounds	imho I truly believe that short rounds make it super hard to stabilize... If you only have 5 lbs to loose how about a couple CD's? Much less torture. P&I says no round shorter than 23 days? That rule is in there for a reason, wish I knew why....

05-23-2012, 08:40 AM	#4
bkm Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 372 Gallery: bkm Stats: 200/130/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 01/01/1994	thanks for the input. I'm not at a point where I need to consider this - and perhaps if ever I do get around 10 pounds over, I'll simply do the 23-day round. I just found the P2 phase so super-simple ... Right now, if I get anywhere near 2 pounds over, I do (my interpretation!) a CD - typically, I cut way back on food, eliminate all snacking, and concentrate on eating more protein - so far it's working. I find that even a 2-pound gain tends to make my belly stick out - why can't it just settle somewhere that I can't see it!!!!