P2 Simeons Protocol Week of June 18

[Desma]

Originally Posted by C'Marie

I'm 5-0!!!!! GOODNESS GIRL! You're so cute in your picture I thought you were in your 20's! Great genes or good habits or something! Wow!

I'LL SHOUT WITH YOU!!!! YAY!!! NO CRAVINGS IS HUGE!!! I MEAN THAT'S BIG!

Lol! Thanks C'Marie! I think it's the genes. I actually took that pic in my truck last July shortly after my 40th B-Day. I'm about to change my pic to one I took the other day.

What degree are you working on? I just walked in May, but will be finished with my classes on the 3rd of August. Business Admin w/ Management concentration.

[C'Marie]

Mine's in Management also - which is funny, cuz I've been running a business for more than a dozen years
But I'm learning a few new tricks LOL.... and it makes me be able to sell myself better as an outside consultant to actually have the degree I guess. I plan on doing traveling corporate training as the hubs retires (we are ten years apart in age) cuz I'm going to work lots longer than he will at this point and I want to travel when he's not tied down to his workplace. I don't have to be tied down to mine, learning all the technologies to be "remote" is my goal.

I'm on my last of my VLCdays after taking my last shot Tuesday (rx, 72 hours) and then tomorrow is P3 and my JUDDD up day to start that rotation. Hubs last night listened to me talk about the new thing I was going to be doing. He's super supportive, never judgmental, concerned that I work too hard, etc etc so he does all the grocery shopping and always asks what I need, so I was explaining the JUDDD calorie rotations and why, the studies, etc. He was intrigued! He wants me to make him a chart of what he usually eats, how many calories etc is in everything and I think he wants to try it with me! I about fell off the couch! He never has wanted to do any particular eating plan with me. A few years ago he did a 7-day veggie/fruit only fast and then watched his intake of crap for quite awhile but it has, of course, snuck back in. He said it made sense to him and he also wrote down the information for a friend of his at work that has some health issues that the study said it may help. I am sitting here this morning still shaking my head. If we did this together it would be so nice!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by vanna1970

Thanks Berta! We did have a good time. I'm grateful live near beautiful Lake Michigan. It really is awesome! Hope you can experience the beach some day. The waves are great fun! And that is a hilarious story about your husband taking you to the beach! You are too cute!

I did see the recipes you posted. They look great! I'm going have to try them! Thanks for posting! And congrats on losing 3 pounds yesterday! That had to be encouraging!

I am happy you had a nice time. JFI Dr. S. Protocol says no sun lotions. SO if you did in fact use some yesterday that may be why you didn't see a loss today I was up .2 today but Mother Nature is on vacation again.Seems she decides to visit AFTER my morning weigh ins.

Originally Posted by Desma

Lol! Thanks C'Marie! I think it's the genes. I actually took that pic in my truck last July shortly after my 40th B-Day. I'm about to change my pic to one I took the other day.

What degree are you working on? I just walked in May, but will be finished with my classes on the 3rd of August. Business Admin w/ Management concentration.

Desma I hope you are having a better day today I am older than BOTH of you young CHICKADEES I will be 64 in Aug. Don't know where the time goes?

Originally Posted by C'Marie

@ Berta, I have had sparkly water on P2. I like to use a mineral spring water with a flavor I add

And you can decide to skip weighing on P2 if it is freaking you out - IF YOU KNOW YOU ARE PERFECTLY PROTOCOL.... yes, I was "emphasizing" LOL.... but we must weigh on maintenance so we can quickly correct.

Welcome, Chesapeakes! YES, people do gain quickly on loading days - but it's just to get the fat floating in your system while the hcg ramps up. It'll come right back off. It's not going to "land" anywhere like your rear it's all good. Just adding kindling to the fire for now. Concentrate on low carb if you can, avocados, olives, cheese, sourcream are my faves for loading - and something to scoop them all up - I've used baked pepperoni chips YUM. But anything will do.

You will likely get a detox headache and maybe flu-like symptoms as you go through your first few days. If you are a coffee drinker, please don't skip that now! You don't have to go clean all at once. I love me some coffee. When in detox I usually take an aspirin or two and try to get some extra rest. Drink lotsa water. Drink it with lemon juice (the real kind) and some stevia or a more natural sugar free sweetner. I like to start my day with a warm lemonade OR a celery-lemonade smoothie. Very cleansing. Either one of those may help you get that water weight off quickly and make you feel better.

Hi Marie
I have a recipe for Strawberry Syrup I found yesterday when I found the baked Huverous eggs. It is really easy. It calls for sugar but obviously you would change that to what ever it is you use.

Take the strawberries and boil them until they are no longer colorful and add the sugar and boil it until it nice and thick then add the sweetner drain the juice out into the jar and store it in a Mason jar or glass jar of any kind in the fridge. It looks really yummier than it sounds in the video.

Food Wishes Chef John... he has a lot of good recipes that could be adapted.That is where I found the eggs( I left out the cream and oil and used one egg and 3 whites ) in mine and they were still wonderful.I am having them again today as DH bought me some fresh cilantro!

[misslatte]

Hi everyone!

Welcome chesapeakers!

Not a bunch of time for personals today but just watned to stop in and say hi! 160.5 today so down from yesterday, yay!

My plan for today/tonight - I WANT VFT TOMORROW!

- take magnesium (need it) or smooth move
- lots of water
- apples for snacks
- cucumber and shrimp for lunch
- chicken/celery for dinner
- plant some stuff on the patio
- relax
- go to bed early

all of this will equal VFT tomorrow I hope!

[llanx]

Hi, I just started my very first hcg round this week. I have been reading the posting before I started. Can't thank everyone here enough for all the advices and encouragement that help each other out.

Today is VLCD #2, lost 3 lb (out of 8lb loading gain ). Hope I will shed them fast.

Have a great day!

[martiangurll]

Hi everybody.

I am back to releasing about a pound daily or every other day or so.

Got good results from juicing for one "meal" per day, still ate all my fruits and breadsticks, used egg whites for shakes and they were delish. If anyone is interested, I will post recipes.

Anyone wanting sunscreen, I am aware of Aveena and Neutrogena making oil free ones I have used with good results. (But I use stuff with oil in it like make up and seem to be getting away with it, your results obviously may vary)

Berta, I do use something similar to egg beaters, it is just plain old egg whites and I am still losing fine. I would just check there is nothing "illegal" in there and pure eggs.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

(I'm a sweetie)


Remember to eat a different protein for each meal. I hope that works for you.

Here is a saying I heard a long itme ago and Ilike it alot.

"DIETING IS HARD... BEING FAT IS HARD.... PICK YOUR HARD"

Berta--you are a sweetie I love coming in here and seeing all the support you are giving You are a great cheerleader for us all and I appreciate you

About the protein---you DO NOT have to switch up your protein at every meal. Dr Simeon's does NOT say to do that in his protocol. It was suggested later as a stall breaker. Someone mentioned that if you are seeing slow losses, you should look at your menu and IF you are eating te same thing day in and day out you should switch it up. But if you want to eat chicken and tomatoes for every meal every day--go for it!! I have done that and lost with it I know of others on here that have only eaten chicken as their protein and had great results, so don't think you HAVE to have a different protein for every single meal

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by llanx

Hi, I just started my very first hcg round this week. I have been reading the posting before I started. Can't thank everyone here enough for all the advices and encouragement that help each other out.

Today is VLCD #2, lost 3 lb (out of 8lb loading gain ). Hope I will shed them fast.

Have a great day!

The more the merrier! I think you will like this plan. I lost my load weight after the second VLCD, so it goes quickly. Good luck!!!

[vanna1970]

Hey Everyone,

Tuesday and Today I've experience something I didn't have on the last round - cravings!! I've been really wanting to eat things I'm not supposed to. I haven't yet, but it's getting really difficult. Any idea why? Any advice?

Thanks!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by misslatte

Hi everyone!

Welcome chesapeakers!

Not a bunch of time for personals today but just watned to stop in and say hi! 160.5 today so down from yesterday, yay!

My plan for today/tonight - I WANT VFT TOMORROW!

- take magnesium (need it) or smooth move
- lots of water
- apples for snacks
- cucumber and shrimp for lunch
- chicken/celery for dinner
- plant some stuff on the patio
- relax
- go to bed early

all of this will equal VFT tomorrow I hope!

What is VFT? Yeah for your loss I was up.2 but not concerned about it as I was on protocol.

I was re-reading Pounds & Inches and did you know it says we aren't to take a laxative by mouth? First time I read that one. I was taking Milk of Magnesium. But it says if after four days you feel the need!(who wouldn't feel the need after 3-4 days?) that they can use a suppository.
Sometimes I am not to sure about himHowever I do know his plan works

[Desma]

Hey Berta!

I'm doing better today thanks! How are you doing?

I feel I do better when I don't step on the scale and can just concentrate on sticking to protocol. I drank sooooo much water yesterday and felt great! I usually drink 8-9 glasses, I think I hit 12 glasses! I think I will make 12 my goal each day. Love the way it makes me feel!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by llanx

Hi, I just started my very first hcg round this week. I have been reading the posting before I started. Can't thank everyone here enough for all the advices and encouragement that help each other out.

Today is VLCD #2, lost 3 lb (out of 8lb loading gain ). Hope I will shed them fast.

Have a great day!

Those load day gains will come off before you know it
Looking forward togetting to know you better and we can help each along this journey!

Originally Posted by martiangurll

Hi everybody.

I am back to releasing about a pound daily or every other day or so.

Got good results from juicing for one "meal" per day, still ate all my fruits and breadsticks, used egg whites for shakes and they were delish. If anyone is interested, I will post recipes.

Anyone wanting sunscreen, I am aware of Aveena and Neutrogena making oil free ones I have used with good results. (But I use stuff with oil in it like make up and seem to be getting away with it, your results obviously may vary)

Berta, I do use something similar to egg beaters, it is just plain old egg whites and I am still losing fine. I would just check there is nothing "illegal" in there and pure eggs.

Thanks. I have decided to just stick with my egg and whites. I love them scrambled.Just wish I could add the cheese

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Berta--you are a sweetie I love coming in here and seeing all the support you are giving You are a great cheerleader for us all and I appreciate you

About the protein---you DO NOT have to switch up your protein at every meal. Dr Simeon's does NOT say to do that in his protocol. It was suggested later as a stall breaker. Someone mentioned that if you are seeing slow losses, you should look at your menu and IF you are eating te same thing day in and day out you should switch it up. But if you want to eat chicken and tomatoes for every meal every day--go for it!! I have done that and lost with it I know of others on here that have only eaten chicken as their protein and had great results, so don't think you HAVE to have a different protein for every single meal

AWWW Thanks Dawn. I feel the same about you
Here is the paragraph I read from the Pounds and Inches. I may have inturpeted(SPELLING) it wrong... but from what I can see it says to eat something different at each meal.

Under Making Up The Caloreis....pg 51....
In America, therefore, low-grade veal should be used for one meal and fish (excluding all those species such as herring, mackerel, tuna, salmon, eel, etc., which have a high fat content, and all dried, smoked or pickled fish), chicken breast, lobster, crawfish, prawns, shrimps, crabmeat or kidneys for the other meal.

Originally Posted by vanna1970

Hey Everyone,

Tuesday and Today I've experience something I didn't have on the last round - cravings!! I've been really wanting to eat things I'm not supposed to. I haven't yet, but it's getting really difficult. Any idea why? Any advice?

Thanks!

Sorry Vanna I am no help there. But I am not hungry like I was on HHCG. SO to me that is a BIGGY!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Here is the paragraph I read from the Pounds and Inches. I may have inturpeted(SPELLING) it wrong... but from what I can see it says to eat something different at each meal.

Under Making Up The Caloreis....pg 51....
In America, therefore, low-grade veal should be used for one meal and fish (excluding all those species such as herring, mackerel, tuna, salmon, eel, etc., which have a high fat content, and all dried, smoked or pickled fish), chicken breast, lobster, crawfish, prawns, shrimps, crabmeat or kidneys for the other meal.

Oh, I see it now. But it is talking about when you are eating the veal for one meal, you should choose another low calorie protein option for the other meal. Not about chicken or fish. You can have those for every meal if you wish! Like I said, I have had chicken for every meal for a week and I lost weight! Worked for me!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Oh, I see it now. But it is talking about when you are eating the veal for one meal, you should choose another low calorie protein option for the other meal. Not about chicken or fish. You can have those for every meal if you wish! Like I said, I have had chicken for every meal for a week and I lost weight! Worked for me!

What if it just lean beef and not veal? It really doesn't matter as I like something different every meal it gets boring enough as it is!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

What if it just lean beef and not veal? It really doesn't matter as I like something different every meal it gets boring enough as it is!

I've had beef and veal on P2. I like both! Just not on the same day

[dawnyama]

Berta--I am about to join you over here!! My cold is slowly going away--very slowly. Now my 2 littlest ones have gotten it. They both had fevers today Darned oldest DS who brought this illness to us Anyhow, I want to be losing with you all. You are doing so well, I want to join you I cannot wait to try the pellets. I am thinking I may be ready on Monday.

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I've had beef and veal on P2. I like both! Just not on the same day

I think he is referencing to the point that beef/veal is fattier...so maybe not having beef 2x a day is not recommended. I try to have beef 1x a day every few days. Soooo...3-4x a week. I usually eat it as gr. beef and pour 1/2 a can of Ro-Tel over it...yum...sooo good! I do not touch veal...I don't like the fact of "baby" cows being killed, and they are CRATED their whole, short life. Last night I had a small piece of rib-eye steak...yum-o

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Berta--I am about to join you over here!! My cold is slowly going away--very slowly. Now my 2 littlest ones have gotten it. They both had fevers today Darned oldest DS who brought this illness to us Anyhow, I want to be losing with you all. You are doing so well, I want to join you I cannot wait to try the pellets. I am thinking I may be ready on Monday.

I am happy you have the pellets then. It seems so much harder this time for me I think because I got a taste of all the good tasting things in PH3 & 4.But so far I am ok. One little cheat today but I am praying I'll get by w/o a gain

But I am not having the hunger like I was on HHCG.So that was my main reason for switching to RX. I like only taking it 2x a day and not having to wait to eat or drink after taking it. Anyway Taryl said I didn't and that is what she is doing.

I think JUDDD would be awesome for lifestyle but for losing I want the RXHCG! Intermountain HHCG brand is available online if you do a search.
I hope I don't get band for saying that?If I do you have my e-mail

Is nail polish allowed on HCG protocol? Since summer is here I like keeping my toe nails and fingernails nice? I know about all the other things as I swapped last time but I was wondering about these

[dawnyama]

Berta---I have enough pellets. Don't you worry. I think JUDDD is perfect for maintaining as I am doing well on that part. But I want to lose!!! I don't want to sit where I am right now. I am not sure on the nail polish. I cannot see where it would be a problem. I know that manis and pedis are out because of the oils/lotions they use. But the polish should not be a problem.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Crazy PreK Teacher

I think he is referencing to the point that beef/veal is fattier...so maybe not having beef 2x a day is not recommended. I try to have beef 1x a day every few days. Soooo...3-4x a week. I usually eat it as gr. beef and pour 1/2 a can of Ro-Tel over it...yum...sooo good! I do not touch veal...I don't like the fact of "baby" cows being killed, and they are CRATED their whole, short life. Last night I had a small piece of rib-eye steak...yum-o

Just like I said Beef only once in a day. And only 3 or 4 times in a week.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Berta--I am about to join you over here!! My cold is slowly going away--very slowly. Now my 2 littlest ones have gotten it. They both had fevers today Darned oldest DS who brought this illness to us Anyhow, I want to be losing with you all. You are doing so well, I want to join you I cannot wait to try the pellets. I am thinking I may be ready on Monday.

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Just like I said Beef only once in a day. And only 3 or 4 times in a week.

WHEW I am happy that is settled I haven't eaten beef over 3 x a week yet! Having taco meat on lettuce tomorrow night.Wish I could have sour cream and olives and tomatoes too

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

WHEW I am happy that is settled I haven't eaten beef over 3 x a week yet! Having taco meat on lettuce tomorrow night.Wish I could have sour cream and olives and tomatoes too

Ah,the problem with P2, always dreaming of P3 It will be over soon enough! 21 days may seem like forever, but it won't be long now.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Ah,the problem with P2, always dreaming of P3 It will be over soon enough! 21 days may seem like forever, but it won't be long now.

Actually I could stay on PH2 longer if I had different recipes that is why I have been searching the web for them.

I found the baked eggs and I love them I just switched it up a bit( no cheese ,oil, or cream and one egg and 3 whites instead of 2 eggs).Maybe shouldn't have the tomato sauce but it was only 1/4 cup. The WF BBQ sauce is great on my burgers, and I am baking my chicken as I type with the WF orange mamalade on it.I fixed coleslaw with my Tilipia the other night with the Miracle Mayo. So tomorrow I'm buying a lean eye of round or top round roast. ANd I love shrimp so I am ok.

I eat raw cucumbers a lot.

[misslatte]

Dawn - hope you feel better soon so you can be losers with us! (and I totally want to know what's on your loading menu!!)

Vanessa - My round 2 was a PAIN!! I had cravings R2 and didn't R1. R2 was just a pain.. oops I said that already. A pain. I really hope yours is much better than mine!

[misslatte]

Originally Posted by Berta48

I eat raw cucumbers a lot.

So do I! I think I've had them almost every day so far. My BF looks at me funny whenever I eat cucumbers though, when not on P2 I'll grab a whole one and just start chowing down. Sometimes I'll sprinkle some dill on it (or dunk). YUM!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Desma

Hey Berta!

I'm doing better today thanks! How are you doing?

I feel I do better when I don't step on the scale and can just concentrate on sticking to protocol. I drank sooooo much water yesterday and felt great! I usually drink 8-9 glasses, I think I hit 12 glasses! I think I will make 12 my goal each day. Love the way it makes me feel!

Like the new Avi

I'm good thank you I understand about the scale. But it keeps me on the right path. Everyone has to do what is best for them.

I'm about half angry at myself tonight. I gained .2 this morning then went and ate about six tortilla chips with salsa tonight WHY did I do that? At least I did stop with six! I am concerned about mixing my foods too. I don't mix my veggies but I do put WF on my meat and I baked eggs in tomato sauce and cilantro at lunch. So I am hoping I don't have huge gain in the morning.
If I do all I can do is go back to plain old food

Originally Posted by misslatte

So do I! I think I've had them almost every day so far. My BF looks at me funny whenever I eat cucumbers though, when not on P2 I'll grab a whole one and just start chowing down. Sometimes I'll sprinkle some dill on it (or dunk). YUM!

I like them too.Have you ever rolled them in flour and fried them? MMMMMThey make me belch though Not sure how I would take the dill on them. I like dill in sour cream though makes a good veggie dip

[vanna1970]

Originally Posted by misslatte

Dawn - hope you feel better soon so you can be losers with us! (and I totally want to know what's on your loading menu!!)

Vanessa - My round 2 was a PAIN!! I had cravings R2 and didn't R1. R2 was just a pain.. oops I said that already. A pain. I really hope yours is much better than mine!

LOL!! I hope mine will be better too. It seems to be every other day that I'm craving bad foods, but the cravings didn't start until this past Tuesday, so it's been just in my second week.

I did get through the day yesterday without cheating. Phew! I'm thinking today will be better. I didn't wake up hungry like I did yesterday. I started out eating too early, and I think was my big mistake. I shouldn't start eating until about 7:30. Once I start eating fruit, it spikes my blood sugar a little and that always makes me really hungry! So from now on, no early morning eating for me!

My weight was the same this morning, but I feel like I'm about to have a good loss. That should give me the motivation to stay strictly on protocol so I can see the scale go down tomorrow morning!

[misslatte]

Mornin all!

I was up 1.5 today, what the heck? Oh well, I'm sticking to plan so I know it will go back down.

Hope everyone has a nice day!

[llanx]

Morning, everyone!
VLCD #3, dropped another 1.4, still have 4lb loading weight to shed

From what I read, it seems hunger is not uncommon for the 1st week. But I got pretty hungry about 1 hour after I eat too. Is this normal?

Thanks & happy Friday!

[sunflowerintx]

Hi everybody!

I miss being part of this board! I'm just kinda hanging out, maintaining my loss and trying to psyche myself up for another round. I'm eating what I want in moderation but I exercise pretty frequently. And MAINTAINING!

My big, big goal is to lose this weight & keep it off for good so this break is more than just a break.

I MISS Y'ALL! I hope everyone is doing well!

Be blessed!!!