P2 Simeons Protocol Week of June 18

[Berta48]

Morning PH2ers
I lost that dreaded .2 lbs today I really would like to loose a bit better than that But I shouldn't complain as I did have a couple little cheats yesterday

You know I just noticed someone put blabbermouth under my name at the top of my Avi I certainly didn't put it there.Makes me sorta sad. Even if it is true
Does anyone know how I can remove it

Today is going to be a PERFECT on protocol day!!!!! I am at exactly my LDW today!

I hope everyone else has a good day too

Originally Posted by 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!!!

WOW your new Avi is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! You look AMAZING!

[dawnyama]

Berta--sounds like the Rx is just like the homeopathic in that the losses are not any quicker or bigger. Is that what you think too? How is your hunger this round? At least that has to be better. I wonder what my avi says I am? I don't pay much attention to it and never noticed yours.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Berta--sounds like the Rx is just like the homeopathic in that the losses are not any quicker or bigger. Is that what you think too? How is your hunger this round? At least that has to be better. I wonder what my avi says I am? I don't pay much attention to it and never noticed yours.

I have not had hunger except for the first day. As for the losses so far it isn't any better.But I have had cheats yesterday and I didn't do that on the first round(intentionally anyway) So as far as being hungry yes it is MUCH better.That is why I switched it too. SO now I am waiting to see if I stabelize better on PH3 & 4.

My chicken with the WF orange Marmalade went into the trash I would NOT recommend it I ate shrimp instead

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Berta: You know I just noticed someone put blabbermouth under my name at the top of my Avi I certainly didn't put it there.Makes me sorta sad. Even if it is true
Does anyone know how I can remove it





Berta~It has to do with how many posts you have made. LCF puts a phrase on everyone's profile...so I don't think it can be removed...sorry!!!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Crazy PreK Teacher

Berta: You know I just noticed someone put blabbermouth under my name at the top of my Avi I certainly didn't put it there.Makes me sorta sad. Even if it is true
Does anyone know how I can remove it


Berta~It has to do with how many posts you have made. LCF puts a phrase on everyone's profile...so I don't think it can be removed...sorry!!!

Well that isn't a very nice remark IMOTo much time on my hands would have been much nicer!

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Well that isn't a very nice remark IMOTo much time on my hands would have been much nicer!

LOL (I love these lil' laughing guys)

I wonder when I will get one??? I'm not a big poster-er...so may take me a while...less than 100.

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by Berta48

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.

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

Berta - are you SURE that you can eat or drink within 15 minutes of taking the oral rx??? That doesn't seem right to me as it takes time for it to be properly absorbed. Might want to check on that. Do a google search or PM Taryl or something. You don't need to do that if you do injections but that's because they aren't oral...

And yes, you can use nail polish.

[sunflowerintx]

Thank you, Berta! I just took that pic on Sunday...

I have a question for you, though....why are you doing injections twice per day? What dose are you taking? I did RX, and I only injected once per day along with several of my coworkers.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by sunflowerintx

Thank you, Berta! I just took that pic on Sunday...

I have a question for you, though....why are you doing injections twice per day? What dose are you taking? I did RX, and I only injected once per day along with several of my coworkers.

I am doing RX HCG sublingual once every 12 hours.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by sunflowerintx

Thank you, Berta! I just took that pic on Sunday...

I have a question for you, though....why are you doing injections twice per day? What dose are you taking? I did RX, and I only injected once per day along with several of my coworkers.

Originally Posted by shelbyla

Berta - are you SURE that you can eat or drink within 15 minutes of taking the oral rx??? That doesn't seem right to me as it takes time for it to be properly absorbed. Might want to check on that. Do a google search or PM Taryl or something. You don't need to do that if you do injections but that's because they aren't oral...

And yes, you can use nail polish.

Well Taryl is the one that told me I didn't have to wait. I have been wondering about it. But I trusted her. I wonder if that is why I am not losing very well?But thenagain I have lost 3lbs this week( a week tomorrow) and NO HUNGER!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Well Taryl is the one that told me I didn't have to wait. I have been wondering about it. But I trusted her. I wonder if that is why I am not losing very well?But thenagain I have lost 3lbs this week( a week tomorrow) and NO HUNGER!

I too would question the oral way to take Rx. Is Taryl doing it under the tongue? Or is she injecting? You might want to Pm her. I think that is why it would be more convenient to inject if I were to do the Rx. Nothing like this to get confused with.

I think you no hunger is great!!! Is that 3 lbs including load weight? And what cheat did you have? I thought you were doing so well.

I see your blabbermouth is gone. I was a blabbermouth a while ago. We all go through it. No harm to me, as my family thinks I am one

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Berta-----> Inquiring minds want to know...how did you get rid of "BLABBERMOUTH"???? I looked at settings and didn't come across anything...just curious for future tags.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I too would question the oral way to take Rx. Is Taryl doing it under the tongue? Or is she injecting? You might want to Pm her. I think that is why it would be more convenient to inject if I were to do the Rx. Nothing like this to get confused with.

I think you no hunger is great!!! Is that 3 lbs including load weight? And what cheat did you have? I thought you were doing so well.

I see your blabbermouth is gone. I was a blabbermouth a while ago. We all go through it. No harm to me, as my family thinks I am one

Taryl was injecting but she said this time she is doing sublingual.
I feel I am doing well this time.I have no hunger at all and tomorrow it will be a week and I have lost all my load weight + 3lbs this week(tomorrow) I only gained x1 lb during loading but 1st rnd I lost.

Also I take ht HCG at 9a.m. and eat lunch at 2-3 O'clock. Then again at 9p.m. So I do not eat after taking it anyway.

Originally Posted by Crazy PreK Teacher

Berta-----> Inquiring minds want to know...how did you get rid of "BLABBERMOUTH"???? I looked at settings and didn't come across anything...just curious for future tags.

I PM'd a moderator.. I guess I am a big baby.But I don't think it nice to call anyone a blabber mouth. That is an insult IMO!But it's taken care of.

[misslatte]

I hope everyone has a nice weekend!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by misslatte

I hope everyone has a nice weekend!

You too Happy weekend!

[Arctic_Mama]

Ladies, the sublingual hCG absorbs within about thirty seconds under the tongue, from all I have read. To be careful some ladies don't eat or drink after dosing, but within 3-5 minutes you should be able to eat and drink with no impact to your hCG dosing. It is different from delicate Homeopathics in that regard, where food and drink can interfere with the effectiveness of the dosing. And it does absorb incompletely, which is why sublingual hCG is dosed twice per day instead of just once per day - the dosing frequency of subcutaneous.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

Ladies, the sublingual hCG absorbs within about thirty seconds under the tongue, from all I have read. To be careful some ladies don't eat or drink after dosing, but within 3-5 minutes you should be able to eat and drink with no impact to your hCG dosing. It is different from delicate Homeopathics in that regard, where food and drink can interfere with the effectiveness of the dosing. And it does absorb incompletely, which is why sublingual hCG is dosed twice per day instead of just once per day - the dosing frequency of subcutaneous.

Good to know

[Berta48]

Happy we got that cleared up Always learning around here.BUT that's a good thing Right?

DAWN
You ask how I cheated. I had 5 tortilla chips in place of my melbas with some salsa yesterday. BUT I have been a good girl today. I hope it doesn't show up in the morning

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

Ladies, the sublingual hCG absorbs within about thirty seconds under the tongue, from all I have read. To be careful some ladies don't eat or drink after dosing, but within 3-5 minutes you should be able to eat and drink with no impact to your hCG dosing. It is different from delicate Homeopathics in that regard, where food and drink can interfere with the effectiveness of the dosing. And it does absorb incompletely, which is why sublingual hCG is dosed twice per day instead of just once per day - the dosing frequency of subcutaneous.

Thank you Taryl for clearing that up for me. I thought I might have been wrong as I made many mistakes my first round

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Happy we got that cleared up Always learning around here.BUT that's a good thing Right?

DAWN
You ask how I cheated. I had 5 tortilla chips in place of my melbas with some salsa yesterday. BUT I have been a good girl today. I hope it doesn't show up in the morning

Ah,I do remember that. I wonder if that is considered a cheat?? I wouldn't think so. I do think you are in the clear. I bet you will whoosh it off tomorrow. Lots of water to flush out the sodium in the chips and all will be good.

[Desma]

Originally Posted by Berta48

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.

Hey Berta! Thanks!!!! Glad to know your doing good and I hope your hunger calms down.

Feeling pretty good today! Just got my hair done and I'm going out on my first date in a LONG time! Wish me luck!

Have a great weekend everyone and happy releases!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Desma

Hey Berta! Thanks!!!! Glad to know your doing good and I hope your hunger calms down.

Feeling pretty good today! Just got my hair done and I'm going out on my first date in a LONG time! Wish me luck!

Have a great weekend everyone and happy releases!

I have been wondering where you wee today
Those dates after a looong time get really nerve racking.Keep us posted and I wish you well.

What hunger are you talking about? I have not been hungry at all with the RX HCG?
I hope you have a wonderful time tonight!!!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Ah,I do remember that. I wonder if that is considered a cheat?? I wouldn't think so. I do think you are in the clear. I bet you will whoosh it off tomorrow. Lots of water to flush out the sodium in the chips and all will be good.

Well if that isn't a cheat then there is no way a piece of baked chicken breast will be

[dawnyama]

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Guess I'll find out Sunday morning because we are having baked chicken tomorrow night for supper with asparagus!!!

[Desma]

Originally Posted by Berta48

I have been wondering where you wee today
Those dates after a looong time get really nerve racking.Keep us posted and I wish you well.

What hunger are you talking about? I have not been hungry at all with the RX HCG?
I hope you have a wonderful time tonight!!!

Ooops! My bad Berta! I thought you said you had hunger starting out. Oh well, still sending you nothing but !

I had a great time on my date! Went to the movies and I only drank water!!!!!! Victory for me!!!! Going out again tomorrow night. He wants to eat out though. Oh what to do

[vanna1970]

Originally Posted by Desma

Ooops! My bad Berta! I thought you said you had hunger starting out. Oh well, still sending you nothing but !

I had a great time on my date! Went to the movies and I only drank water!!!!!! Victory for me!!!! Going out again tomorrow night. He wants to eat out though. Oh what to do

Desma, your picture is darn cute!

And yay for the second date! As for eating out, that is tricky! I've done Caesar salads minus the cheese and croutons and just brought my own dressing in a small container. But on a second date, that might be kind of awkward, huh? You could always go with a small steak and salad.

[vanna1970]

Yesterday, thankfully, I didn't struggle with cravings! Phew! I really hope today will go well too.

I'm so glad I didn't give in to my cravings on those days because I am down a half pound this morning. The losses in week two for me are hard to come by, so I am thankful for any downward movement of the scale!

For the rest of week two (now through Tuesday), I am going to stay off the beef and just have chicken, fish, and eggs as my protein to see if I can kick up the losses a little more.

By the way, on July 1st, we are having a family dinner on my husband's side. I'm wondering if I should just take a one-day break and get back on HCG on July 2. Has anyone ever done that? And what were the consequences?

If I don't take a break, I'll just have to bring my own food. Might be a little weird, but his side of the family are all weight conscious and usually a few people are on diets, so they would be a little understanding. But usually everyone takes a break for family dinners if they are on a diet. And I'm not sure I could withstand all the temptation either. LOL!

[chesapeakers]

Thanks for the welcome's and advice Berta and Miss Latte!

This forum is so motivating, I can barely keep up with all the great energy here. I wish I could post more often!!

This is my very first R1P2 and it has been a wild ride so far:


Load day 2: +4.5
VLCD 1: -7.5
VLCD 2: -.5
VLCD 3: +1.5

I've got very serious water retention issues (for about 10 years now) and was finishing TOM on Load day 1. I have followed protocol to the letter and can only chalk the wild fluctuations off to my water problems & hope it should stabilize soon. I have gained as much as 13 lbs in water weight in 48 hours during TOM in the past.

Boy Berta you were right, got the splitting detox headache yesterday. But it is now gone today. I don't drink coffee, so it was clearly what you were talking about!
No hunger so far, but I had some nausea the first 2 days that now seems to have gone away along with the headaches.

Couple questions for all:

1-How do I reach 500 calories if the food selections I choose for the day only add up to say 465? Do i just eat a little extra of one of the servings to get the calorie count correct? I finally got a calorie counter and realized I had only hit about 465 calories for the 2 VLCD days I did so far. This may be the culprit for my water retention/gain?

2-I found some gluten free grissini online and thought this might be a way to balance those last few calories I keep missing. I ordered some, but have not tried any yet. I can't do any gluten (melba or regular grissini) due to hashimoto's thyroid. Has anyone else tried the gluten free grissini ?

[vanna1970]

Originally Posted by chesapeakers

Thanks for the welcome's and advice Berta and Miss Latte!

This forum is so motivating, I can barely keep up with all the great energy here. I wish I could post more often!!

This is my first week first round and it has been a wild ride:


Load day 2: +4.5
VLCD 1: -7.5
VLCD 2: -.5
VLCD 3: +1.5

I've got very serious water retention issues and was finishing TOM on Load day 1. I have followed protocol to the letter and can only chalk the wild fluctuations off to my water problems & hope it should stabilize soon.

Couple questions for all:

1-How do I reach 500 calories if the food selections I choose for the day only add up to say 465? Do i just eat a little extra of one of the servings to get the calorie count correct? I finally got a calorie counter and realized I had only hit about 465 calories for the 2 VLCD i did so far. This may be the culprit for my water retention/gain?

2-I found some gluten free grissini online and thought this might be a way to balance those last few calories I keep missing. I can't do any gluten (melba or regular grissini) due to hashimoto's thyroid. Any one use the gluten free grissini ?

Wow! That must have been wild to see a 7.5 loss on the scale! Also, I'm sure the fluctuations well even out through the round.

You don't need to get exactly to 500 calories each day. Dr. S says you can go under. Not a biggie.

Hope you're having a great weekend.