~~ Rogue HCG/hHCG plans for week of June 25, 2012 ~~

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by keepingcupsfull

I have never had a stall this long before. If I was in p3. I would be very happy to still be the same every day.

Any ideas?
Bee

R U losing inches?

Glad your mom's round is done!

[plarsen]

I stalled too for 7 days in p2 I just kept at it figured if the calories were low, then I was bound to break loose with a few pounds and did eventually.

Asparagus is expensive but really works for me if I am retaining water, and wild caught salmon form aldis. Every time I eat that combonation for dinner I lose weight!

[dazygyrl]

good morning.

weekly weigh in today. i was down a WHOPPING 0.4

but i feel like the mirror and the scale aren't lining up. so that's something i guess...i feel much better (read: slimmer, dare i say). since i am very satisfied with my menu, i will just keep at it. found out our cruise is not until aug 31 now. so i don't have the pressure of meeting an aug 3 deadline. gonna do some refining of my menu tho. i did eat out on wed night, just couldn't do a big salad so went with a chicken wrap. and we'll eat out tonight, are having company tomorrow night for supper and will eat out sunday night....soooo, i hope i don't get set back too far.

[keepingcupsfull]

Originally Posted by plarsen

I stalled too for 7 days in p2 I just kept at it figured if the calories were low, then I was bound to break loose with a few pounds and did eventually.

Asparagus is expensive but really works for me if I am retaining water, and wild caught salmon form aldis. Every time I eat that combonation for dinner I lose weight!

I am losing inches...I will try the asparagus and see what that does. Odd that I'm not gaining or losing. I had my daughter check my scale she gets on 115.5 I get on 173.3 . So I know it's not the scale.

I'm thinking if it stays the same thru the weekend, I will stop the pellets and start P3. I'm sure once I'm officially in P3 the scale will bounce all over.

[EmBee]

Congratulations EVERYONE with the losses. As far as stalls, I was stall queen well over 2 weeks, but still losing inches. Now the pounds are moving but the inches are slower...hahahaha.

Thanks Everyone for the encouragement, sorry for the down moment yesterday :/ I get those once in a while. But I would rather be prepared for what people go through than be shocked when I get to goal.

Todays Report!! Down to 230.8 that is another .6 pounds I haven't been there since 2003...Measurements are down 1.5 total and pounds are almost 2 for the week. That makes a grand total of 31.2 pounds since Mid may and 35.75 total inches !!! And I am totally rogue of course the plan I started with was rogue to begin with (it came with my drops). I was a bit nervous that I would have a gain this AM since I had a taco salad with cheese and greek yogurt yesterday, but what a nice surprise.

OH and guess what ??? ITS FRIDAY! wooo hooooo

[tay65]

Its friday, the 13th!!!
I'm down 1.7 lbs today. 201.1.....not all my load wt but I'll get there!

[Nicole T]

Stayed the same today but that's ok since I lost 4.6 in the first 3 days. Glad to hear others lost on this "lucky day"

[EmBee]

Originally Posted by dazygyrl

here is my cocoa crack.

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup protein powder
1/3-1/2 cup sweetener blend of choice. i use xylitol and ezsweets. grind xylitol in a coffee grinder to powder.
2-3 tsp vanilla extract

melt oil. whisk in rest of ingredients. pour into saran wrap lined container. chill till set up. cut up into desired pieces.

THIS IS YUMMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is a little different that just the solid chocolate candy, almost like a candy bar / toffee *but not toffee)...So good.

I also added PB to my other recipe...ummm.

Tip to Xylitol, just go ahead and powder it all hahahaha

[dazygyrl]

yay...glad you like it, embee!!

[bkm]

EmBee - I think you said (somewhere in this thread) that you ate coconut oil while in P2.

What is your reasoning for that? How has it been working for you? Does it seem to make any difference with your weight loss? Etc.?

I know that coconut oil contains a different type of fat (MCF) - but I haven't tried eating any while on P2 (but I do use it on my face, when out in the sun [great at stopping a burn here in Florida!], and wherever I have a dry spot) - before this round of P2 I was "pulling" with it and was noticing some great results, but I've been waiting to resume ... 'twould be nice if there's a way to continue with it!

And of course, I love eating it!!!

Thanks for any info!

[CherylB]

to all the STS'ers today. Didn't quote everyone but did read all the posts and I'm behind each of you all the way!

Originally Posted by keepingcupsfull

Wow you ladies sure have been chatty while I was away. Mom's second round of chemo is now done.... I am in a serious stall. I have been 173.3 for 6 days now.... I have eaten more on some days less on others. I have chugged water for days. I even tried a large meal before bed. A Fage day with 0 fat 24oz. Nothing no losses at ALL. My body does feel smaller and my clothes are loose.

I feel like I'm retaining water, but dont look like i am. I have not exercised at all. I started natural calm again last night as I was feeling leg cramps.

I have never had a stall this long before. If I was in p3. I would be very happy to still be the same every day.

Any ideas?
Bee

Hey, Bee! Congrats to your Mom for completing her second round of Chemo. Kudos to all of those of you who were there supporting and helping her through it. I know how hard it is to be a caregiver to a loved one. It's tough in every way.

I know if I say this, others will chime in and say that it only gives a slight, temporary water loss and is for psychological pumping-up but I always had a good result from an Apple Day. I'd eat my favorite apples. You can have up to 6 but you don't have to eat that many. And Dr Simeon said to only drink enough water to satisfy but I was able to drink plenty of water and even up to a full pot of black coffee w/ Ez Sweetz and drop over one lb the next day. It stayed off and others went with it soon after. It's worth a shot. STS gets mighty old after a while. I never waited more than 3-4 days before I did an Apple Day.

Originally Posted by dazygyrl

good morning.

weekly weigh in today. i was down a WHOPPING 0.4

but i feel like the mirror and the scale aren't lining up. so that's something i guess...i feel much better (read: slimmer, dare i say). since i am very satisfied with my menu, i will just keep at it. found out our cruise is not until aug 31 now. so i don't have the pressure of meeting an aug 3 deadline. gonna do some refining of my menu tho. i did eat out on wed night, just couldn't do a big salad so went with a chicken wrap. and we'll eat out tonight, are having company tomorrow night for supper and will eat out sunday night....soooo, i hope i don't get set back too far.

That's the only problem with weekly weigh-ins. You might be up a bit on that one day of your choosing, and missed a low weight that happened the day or two before. Still, I like that you only weigh once a week. I realize more and more that the scale is only one indicator of our progress and not the most accurate one, at that. (That's thanks to the person who posted that youtube video showing the difference between 5 lbs of fat and 5 lbs of muscle.)

I'm glad you have more time before your cruise! Very cool. Where are you going again? I forgot. God bless the "make a wish" foundation for all they do!

Originally Posted by EmBee

Congratulations EVERYONE with the losses. As far as stalls, I was stall queen well over 2 weeks, but still losing inches. Now the pounds are moving but the inches are slower...hahahaha.

Thanks Everyone for the encouragement, sorry for the down moment yesterday :/ I get those once in a while. But I would rather be prepared for what people go through than be shocked when I get to goal.

Todays Report!! Down to 230.8 that is another .6 pounds I haven't been there since 2003...Measurements are down 1.5 total and pounds are almost 2 for the week. That makes a grand total of 31.2 pounds since Mid may and 35.75 total inches !!! And I am totally rogue of course the plan I started with was rogue to begin with (it came with my drops). I was a bit nervous that I would have a gain this AM since I had a taco salad with cheese and greek yogurt yesterday, but what a nice surprise.

OH and guess what ??? ITS FRIDAY! wooo hooooo

Nice work, MB!! There's nothing like the determination of that first round! In fact, I told you that you should take a P3 break and then cycle back to P2, but now that I'm thinking of my own experiences with it, I'd stay on P2 and just do refeed days on special occasions. I never got my mojo back after I went into P3 after that first long round.

Originally Posted by tay65

Its friday, the 13th!!!
I'm down 1.7 lbs today. 201.1.....not all my load wt but I'll get there!

Yea!! KUTGW, honey! Do you already have your new car? I forgot if you said you drove it home. What an ordeal though, huh? I remember buying my current car. It was 12 years ago this month! I had the deal all sewn up and then they realized I was leaving the state after buying the car. They got all panicky and reneged. I had to have my sister co-sign (I was in AZ and she was in CT so it had to be done via Fax.) Long story short, I ended up with a lower interest rate due to her great credit score so it saved me money. What a nightmare that all was. So the day I was able to finally take possession of the car was the day I left AZ and began my career as a Travel Nurse. Memories. Ancient History!

It's Friday (thanks for reminding us that it's also Friday the 13th. ) I hope we all have a blessed day, and a wonderful weekend. May we all stay on our own specific plan and be rewarded for our faithfulness to it and to ourselves. AMEN!

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by bkm

EmBee - I think you said (somewhere in this thread) that you ate coconut oil while in P2.

What is your reasoning for that? How has it been working for you? Does it seem to make any difference with your weight loss? Etc.?

I know that coconut oil contains a different type of fat (MCF) - but I haven't tried eating any while on P2 (but I do use it on my face, when out in the sun [great at stopping a burn here in Florida!], and wherever I have a dry spot) - before this round of P2 I was "pulling" with it and was noticing some great results, but I've been waiting to resume ... 'twould be nice if there's a way to continue with it!

And of course, I love eating it!!!

Thanks for any info!

Good point, Bonnie. I didn't know VCO was good for burns! I have tons of it and will try to remember that next time I get fried by the sun. I've got a good Farmer's Tan going from all my time at the equine place. I guess I should look into the many ways it can be used topically because taking it orally is a no-no for me.

[dazygyrl]

cruising to alaska, cheryl.

[tay65]

Cheryl, yep! We drove that sucker home! There for 5 long hours! Our appt was at 5, we were late and got there at 5:45! Traffic at rush hr!!! Trying to get hubby out the door on time is stressful. We left there at 10 pm and they closed at 9! LOL
Got Chloe to sleep for her nap so I'm going to get something to eat.
Bye for now....

[EmBee]

Originally Posted by bkm

EmBee - I think you said (somewhere in this thread) that you ate coconut oil while in P2.

What is your reasoning for that? How has it been working for you? Does it seem to make any difference with your weight loss? Etc.?

I know that coconut oil contains a different type of fat (MCF) - but I haven't tried eating any while on P2 (but I do use it on my face, when out in the sun [great at stopping a burn here in Florida!], and wherever I have a dry spot) - before this round of P2 I was "pulling" with it and was noticing some great results, but I've been waiting to resume ... 'twould be nice if there's a way to continue with it!

And of course, I love eating it!!!

Thanks for any info!

I have not had any problem with the coconut oil at all...I even do full fat coconut milk in my protein shakes. Some people say they do, but I don't . There are sooo many benefits to the coconut oil I will try and post the info soon... Now I do oil pulling everyday...well at least 5 days a week! And I don't think it has stalled my losses. I was in a stalll, but as I think about it I am fairly sure it was because of the intense workouts I had added back in which is why I added the coconut oil, and it really helped!!! Now my losses have resumed.

Coconut oil is digested differently than other saturated fats... I would give it a try anyway, but then again I try anything once LOL Hope this helps

[CherylB]

Originally Posted by dazygyrl

cruising to alaska, cheryl.

Oh, yeah! I remember now that you said that. Very cool. And much safer than a Caribean cruise in the midst of hurricane season. I'm nervous for anyone who chooses to cruise during the "cheaper ticket season." You're all going to have an amazing time.

Originally Posted by tay65

Cheryl, yep! We drove that sucker home! There for 5 long hours! Our appt was at 5, we were late and got there at 5:45! Traffic at rush hr!!! Trying to get hubby out the door on time is stressful. We left there at 10 pm and they closed at 9! LOL
Got Chloe to sleep for her nap so I'm going to get something to eat.
Bye for now....

Cool! I've never owned a new car but 2 years old was the best I cared to do. I am one of those people who hate to pay retail for something that is brand new. (Big ticket things, that is.) I know they give you a much better interest rate on new cars and better rebates and trade-in deals, but I just never did it. I've loved my car for all 12 years we've been together. Hope to God that I can keep it for a lot more years without it running into serious problems.

Sorry your hubby is hard to get out the door on time! That would drive me bonkers.

[EmBee]

Originally Posted by CherylB

Oh, yeah! I remember now that you said that. 2 years old was the best I cared to do. I am one of those people who hate to pay retail for something that is brand new. (Big ticket things, that is.) I know they give you a much better interest rate on new cars and better rebates and trade-in deals, but I just never did it. I've loved my car for all 12 years we've been together. Hope to God that I can keep it for a lot more years without it running into serious problems.

Sorry your hubby is hard to get out the door on time! That would drive me bonkers.

ME TOO... I hate to pay for the initial depriation

[keepingcupsfull]

Cheryl hey back to you. I will try the apple day tomorrow. today i had 2 HB eggs , string cheese,apple slices and asparagaus. 80oz tea/water so far.
I kinda feel hormonal...but not time for TOM.

I was surprise Fage day didn't work as I usually lose 2.5 to3.5 on these days. Maybe the stress of the week is causing it.

Embee- I have lost 78pounds on hcg and have been able to keep it off. I did gain some back over the holiday but lost it once back on plan. My goal is 159 knowing that I want a 5 pound window. I have learned to not end a round with TOM as it was much harder to be stable. I also found the longer rounds didn't really add to my losses. My original goal was always 169. The closer I got I added 10 more pounds. Not sure why I did.


Anyone have any great plans for the weekend?

A walk with my breast cancer buddies tomorrow for me, not sure what else. Maybe a free concert at the local park.

[CherylB]

Well, only getting a hair cut tomorrow afternoon. Aside from that, I've got nothing on my agenda. I like it! I might try out some of the new bug repellant wipes I bought online (made of skin so soft) and sit around the fire pit tomorrow night. Would be sort of boring if I ended up all by myself. Maybe I'll see if the peeps upstairs will be around. If not, me and doggy will think about a fire. Already, now that I've said it outloud, it's not sounding too tempting.

[keepingcupsfull]

Originally Posted by CherylB

Well, only getting a hair cut tomorrow afternoon. Aside from that, I've got nothing on my agenda. I like it! I might try out some of the new bug repellant wipes I bought online (made of skin so soft) and sit around the fire pit tomorrow night. Would be sort of boring if I ended up all by myself. Maybe I'll see if the peeps upstairs will be around. If not, me and doggy will think about a fire. Already, now that I've said it outloud, it's not sounding too tempting.

Are you trying a new style? Maybe that will be the excitement of your day. I just got a fire pit yesterday. Box says to add sand to the bottom?? Never seen that before.

[CherylB]

sand? maybe due to the material it's made of? what's it made of? not a new style. second time getting this cut. it's short so it grows out really fast. good for the summer.

[EmBee]

Originally Posted by keepingcupsfull

Cheryl hey back to you. I will try the apple day tomorrow. today i had 2 HB eggs , string cheese,apple slices and asparagaus. 80oz tea/water so far.
I kinda feel hormonal...but not time for TOM.

I was surprise Fage day didn't work as I usually lose 2.5 to3.5 on these days. Maybe the stress of the week is causing it.

Embee- I have lost 78pounds on hcg and have been able to keep it off. I did gain some back over the holiday but lost it once back on plan. My goal is 159 knowing that I want a 5 pound window. I have learned to not end a round with TOM as it was much harder to be stable. I also found the longer rounds didn't really add to my losses. My original goal was always 169. The closer I got I added 10 more pounds. Not sure why I did.


Anyone have any great plans for the weekend?

A walk with my breast cancer buddies tomorrow for me, not sure what else. Maybe a free concert at the local park.

Yay thanks that is VERY encouraging...seeing where you started that is awesome. I am still debating about phasing into 3, but if I continue to drop I might stay here at 2 a little while longer

[suzi7]

yesterday, today, and tomorrow are UGGGGHHHHH days for me. otherwise known as Loading days. I almost forgot how much I hated this. (Remember, I had trouble eating enough for my P3; I really have gotten to be a rabbit. lol)

The things I craved going into R1 are NOT the things I crave now. Mostly I am eating stuff that I will MISS on this round (like my dear, sweet old friend CHEESE, which I just (to the amusement of my guys) addressed in a profound and moving "ode" to my cheese in the kitchen). About the only cravings I have that I thought I would satisfy, I either have already or I changed my mind before (like i walked into Wendy's yesterday at lunch thinking "I can eat French Fries!" and thought for a minute and walked out frie-less. lol) I had pizza last night and don't even care if I see another one (til after R2P3 lol). BUT

I made a deal. with myself to Load. and with my friends to eat (and drink) what they put before me. Going out tonight (with friends) and tomorrow (having our annual "Rooney sisters" picnic (basically our female-family members only Steeler fan club. Have I mentioned that most of my family (including the womenfolk) are RABID Steeler fans?)/"sweet 16" b-day party for me (thanks to my wild and crazy cousin!) (as long as no male stripper pops out of the cake, I'm fine...) We planned this specifically to hit on THIS weekend, so that I can eat. lol. So I am gonna suck it up and eat tomorrow too.

Started my hHcg yesterday and already my appetite (what it was) is suppressed. Like I said, UGGGGGHHHH days.

looking forward to Monday and VLCDs!

[suzi7]

Originally Posted by EmBee

So reading a bit today has made me slightly frustrated....has ANYONE been able to get to goal and stabilize with HCG????

MB I didn't mean this to be a negative about hHcg. This is the ONLY plan that has actually worked for me in the last over-two years now. and I would recommend it to someone who was looking for something that works.

BUT....

I think we all forget that our bodies are a symphony orchestra, not just the horn section (or whatever you fantasize playing lol) and we need to get the whole thing playing to optimum, not just one part of it. We need to LISTEN to our bodies, really listen and work to build up whatever is the "weakest", that has the greatest need, but with the idea of it all working together to produce one amazing life!

I would suggest anyone wanting to lose (a lot) weight get an entire lab workup done BEFORE starting. Check all your blood and hormone levels, etc, and then monitor them as often as your doc recommends. (I also recommend finding a doc who BELIEVES in preventative care and doing things without PHARMA if possible. (for example, my doc uses BHRT and natural hormones, nothing artificial or engineered/altered majorly in a lab (drug companies do this sometimes just so they can get a patent and charge big bucks)) Find out what nutrition supplements your body needs and feed it those FIRST. Get your hormones stabilized. etc. Then start your diet plan. (course few of us do it this way.... this is wisdom in retrospect... lol) all parts of the whole symphony orchestra working well together towards the goal.

I think Hcg is a great tool for weight-loss (one of the best). but it is only part of it. If I had found it when I weighed 265, I probably would have stuck with it for a lot of rounds... but just as I know I really burnt out my body doing multiple rounds of OTHER diets and ended up messing up my adrenals, etc., I think I would have ended up doing the same with Hcg. Why?

not because Hcg can't or doesn't work, or anything negative, but because I hadn't learned to LISTEN to my body and give it what it needs. Right now, it needs to lose weight. That is the part of the orchestra I am "working" on most. I've got my hormones (well most of them) in the process of stabilizing. I've spent months building up my nutritional levels with the right supps. I've exercised and built up my cardio system. (mostly before Hcg... trying to obey protocol on that one. grrrrr.) Mentally, I've worked on the reasons WHY I eat the wrong foods and in the wrong amounts, etc. (My diet had changed before I started the Protocol to be not that different from the basics (high protein, good fats, "brown" carbs in moderation, no artificial "crap" or excitotoxins) even veggie style. I have drastically changed the how and why of what I eat so I was ready for the diet when I started.

And I know that for me, one more round is all I want to do. (course I am close enough to my goal, that one more successful round should get me within kissing distance lol) and I can then go back to my pre-hcg style (diet and exercise) to refine and tone and maybe lose a few. Just fine-tuning the orchestra right before performance.

That is my advice. LISTEN to your body. ALL of "you", not just the "weight-loss" part. and do what it tells you to do. I think a lot of the women on here are doing just that. I'm sure you are.

The goal isn't just to be SKINNY. The goal should be to be HEALTHY... all over... body, mind, and soul.

(and now... getting down off my soap-box and putting it away....)

[EmBee]

Originally Posted by suzi7

MB I didn't mean this to be a negative about hHcg. This is the ONLY plan that has actually worked for me in the last over-two years now. and I would recommend it to someone who was looking for something that works.

BUT....

I think we all forget that our bodies are a symphony orchestra, not just the horn section (or whatever you fantasize playing lol) and we need to get the whole thing playing to optimum, not just one part of it. We need to LISTEN to our bodies, really listen and work to build up whatever is the "weakest", that has the greatest need, but with the idea of it all working together to produce one amazing life!

I would suggest anyone wanting to lose (a lot) weight get an entire lab workup done BEFORE starting. Check all your blood and hormone levels, etc, and then monitor them as often as your doc recommends. (I also recommend finding a doc who BELIEVES in preventative care and doing things without PHARMA if possible. (for example, my doc uses BHRT and natural hormones, nothing artificial or engineered/altered majorly in a lab (drug companies do this sometimes just so they can get a patent and charge big bucks)) Find out what nutrition supplements your body needs and feed it those FIRST. Get your hormones stabilized. etc. Then start your diet plan. (course few of us do it this way.... this is wisdom in retrospect... lol) all parts of the whole symphony orchestra working well together towards the goal.

I think Hcg is a great tool for weight-loss (one of the best). but it is only part of it. If I had found it when I weighed 265, I probably would have stuck with it for a lot of rounds... but just as I know I really burnt out my body doing multiple rounds of OTHER diets and ended up messing up my adrenals, etc., I think I would have ended up doing the same with Hcg. Why?

not because Hcg can't or doesn't work, or anything negative, but because I hadn't learned to LISTEN to my body and give it what it needs. Right now, it needs to lose weight. That is the part of the orchestra I am "working" on most. I've got my hormones (well most of them) in the process of stabilizing. I've spent months building up my nutritional levels with the right supps. I've exercised and built up my cardio system. (mostly before Hcg... trying to obey protocol on that one. grrrrr.) Mentally, I've worked on the reasons WHY I eat the wrong foods and in the wrong amounts, etc. (My diet had changed before I started the Protocol to be not that different from the basics (high protein, good fats, "brown" carbs in moderation, no artificial "crap" or excitotoxins) even veggie style. I have drastically changed the how and why of what I eat so I was ready for the diet when I started.

And I know that for me, one more round is all I want to do. (course I am close enough to my goal, that one more successful round should get me within kissing distance lol) and I can then go back to my pre-hcg style (diet and exercise) to refine and tone and maybe lose a few. Just fine-tuning the orchestra right before performance.

That is my advice. LISTEN to your body. ALL of "you", not just the "weight-loss" part. and do what it tells you to do. I think a lot of the women on here are doing just that. I'm sure you are.

The goal isn't just to be SKINNY. The goal should be to be HEALTHY... all over... body, mind, and soul.

(and now... getting down off my soap-box and putting it away....)

Thanks ... I did have a full work up as well. So thankful to have found a preventative / Integrative physician. In fact he is the one that recommended the hHCG ...I apologize if I was being "negative" I just want to get where I am supposed to be after so long. I was so happy that I didn't gain with my nibbling on the homemade "healthy" tapioca. (BTW...I have several soap boxes buried in my garden...hehehe)

[minimonkey]

Good post, Suzi! Much wisdom in that!

I think there's a difference between being 'negative' and simply being cautious, or honest -- if we can't be honest with our own experiences, fears, and so forth, how can we hope to help ourselves and others?

What works for one person my not necessarily work for another -- but we can learn from seeing the general trends and the problems that others have faced.

[EmBee]

Originally Posted by minimonkey

Good post, Suzi! Much wisdom in that!

I think there's a difference between being 'negative' and simply being cautious, or honest -- if we can't be honest with our own experiences, fears, and so forth, how can we hope to help ourselves and others?

What works for one person my not necessarily work for another -- but we can learn from seeing the general trends and the problems that others have faced.

Very Very true!!

[minimonkey]

I'm still hanging at the same weight, though it seems the swelling is going down some, at least in the abdominal area.

As of today, I am eliminating dairy to see if that helps. Sadly, I suspect it will -- if it is causing problems, it needs to go. I'll try that for a week or so and see if it makes a difference.

[paulabob]

I think I should add that I've been resistant to reaching my weight loss goals with everything. With Weight Watchers I went from 184 to 141....could never reach goal, retried 6 or 7 times. With Atkins I went from 232 to 182, restarted induction again and again (literally for 3 or 4 years), could not dip below 190 again.

So hcg was a God - send for me...took me from 191 to 123. Couldn't quite get to 110 despite 9 rounds (some really rogue JUDDish rounds and other modifications in there).

I just thinks some of us are "resistant." When I needed anti-depressants it was the same way. Something would work for 3 months and then completely peter out. Would try a new drug...after six weeks start working, then work for 3 months and peter out.

I guess the lesson from my own life...for me, is don't be afraid to try new things when the current ones aren't working. But I would never say I didn't appreciate how far hcg got me. From a size 22 to a size 8! Pretty incredible! And a size 8 would be a fine place to be if I didn't have such a tiny frame with so much belly fat still (28.6% body fat right now).

Just wanted to share that...

[EmBee]

Originally Posted by paulabob

I think I should add that I've been resistant to reaching my weight loss goals with everything. With Weight Watchers I went from 184 to 141....could never reach goal, retried 6 or 7 times. With Atkins I went from 232 to 182, restarted induction again and again (literally for 3 or 4 years), could not dip below 190 again.

So hcg was a God - send for me...took me from 191 to 123. Couldn't quite get to 110 despite 9 rounds (some really rogue JUDDish rounds and other modifications in there).

I just thinks some of us are "resistant." When I needed anti-depressants it was the same way. Something would work for 3 months and then completely peter out. Would try a new drug...after six weeks start working, then work for 3 months and peter out.

I guess the lesson from my own life...for me, is don't be afraid to try new things when the current ones aren't working. But I would never say I didn't appreciate how far hcg got me. From a size 22 to a size 8! Pretty incredible! And a size 8 would be a fine place to be if I didn't have such a tiny frame with so much belly fat still (28.6% body fat right now).

Just wanted to share that...

Wow!!! You have had some amazing results. I honestly had no success with weight loss for a long time (until now) But I have also had alot of hormones out of whack. Paula, this is encouraging...I haven't been under 200 mark for a long time...Heck I haven't been at the 230 that I am at now for about 8 plus years. I will hang in there. I think it is the fear of going back up that is making me more nervous ..It is pretty exciting running to friends I haven't seen in weeks and having them notice that MaryBeth isn't quite so big anymore . (prideful I know...hahaha)