in phase 2 but need to stop losing

KelliC · 06-29-2012, 04:15 AM

Hey All, my hubby did not do phase 3 last time when our household did hcg so now he is doing it again to drop the weight he regained. He is in phase 2 and needs to stop losing. I've doubled his protein and he's doubled his melba toast and he's still losing 2lbs a day (sickening isn't it

) Phase 2 ends Monday but he absolutely does not need to loose anymore weight -- he's dropped 24 lbs and he really only wanted to lose 15. Thanks

KelliC · 06-29-2012, 06:04 AM

do you all think that adding some fat (like whole eggs and butter, maybe dairy would be ok?)

sunday · 06-29-2012, 11:42 AM

It has been a while, but I seem to recall Dr. Simeons saying that you need to up calories for sure. I think fat would be fine. What a problem to have, right???

sunday · 06-29-2012, 11:43 AM

Just curious? Which hhcg was he dosing with?

coriannder · 06-29-2012, 12:38 PM

I remember reading to up the calories to 800.

minimonkey · 06-29-2012, 01:46 PM

I'd go way up with the protein calories and add more fruit -- wish I had his problems, lol! Men can sometimes lose like gangbusters doing this.

Some people say adding fat causes problems with stabilizing -- so maybe hang with the p2 list until Monday since it is only a short time...?

sunday · 06-29-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by minimonkey

I'd go way up with the protein calories and add more fruit -- wish I had his problems, lol! Men can sometimes lose like gangbusters doing this.

Some people say adding fat causes problems with stabilizing -- so maybe hang with the p2 list until Monday since it is only a short time...?

Just curious, because I haven't read up on the issue of needing to stop losing, but I am wondering then, should he also stabilize at a lower weight than he is wanting to be? Wait until he complete 3 weeks and see where he is at that time?

SunnyFL · 06-29-2012, 02:39 PM

Here are my two cents. I am one who can add carbs and while I do gain, it's nothing crazy. Being he is a guy, he could use this to his advantage, meaning once he is in P4 he can have more pounds to play with. For example, I tend to stabilize 5 pounds over LIW once I add carbs. If he wants to add carbs every once in awhile in P4 he can and not worry much, so instead of him having to do a CD once over 2 pounds he can use 5 pound or 7 or whatever he finds comfortable as his CD "window".
That's what I do and it works well for me. I would like Mini suggested add more calories but just stick to P2 foods only, not adding fats or anything until first day of P3.

Hope that helps!

dawnyama · 06-29-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KelliC

do you all think that adding some fat (like whole eggs and butter, maybe dairy would be ok?)

I know that when I was in bootcamp Biz recommends that you up the fats when you are needing to include the extra calories. When I was at the end of the round, I would add in the 300 calories of fat and be OK. I loved it actually!! I would make a homemade dressing of mayo, mustard, sweetener and cayenne pepper. Best thing ever because I wanted a salad dressing so badly on P2!!!

Men

I could only hope to have that problem

KelliC · 06-30-2012, 05:06 PM

Thanks guys, Ill let you guys know what I end up doing. It wouldn't be so bad if he needed to lose weight but he's 6' and was only 190 before (he really didn't need to lose- he just liked being at 175-180

. He got there in a week and continued to drop a couple lbs a day even though I pretty much doubled his calories, he's at 170 now. He's beginning to look sickly skinny to me

. Our plan was to try and get him where he doesn't lose anymore and then get stable in P3 then gain some in p4 we'll see. I'm trying to decide what to feed him as he could realistically drop another 5 lbs by Monday morning

I wish i had his problem when I did hhcg I stalled out for 10 days......... but that's a man for you

Sunday A group in our church bought in bulk when we did it last year and this was a bottle that had been stored in an air conditioned closet since then, It didn't have a manufacturer name, sorry

KelliC · 07-02-2012, 03:46 AM

We ended up doubling hubby's protein and veggies as well as adding 4 whole eggs cooking In 1 tbs of butter. we did this for 3 days and he managed to only lose 1/2 a lb during that time

He promises to stick to p3 and is so excited to have some dairy

. Will keep you guys posted on if that seemed to cause stabilization problems.

dawnyama · 07-02-2012, 10:23 AM

My goodness!!! I only wish/dream to have those problems. Glad you found something that worked!

KelliC · 07-11-2012, 03:43 AM

We are 1 1/2 weeks into p3 and at this point adding some fat to hubby's diet during the last week of p2 did not seem to affect stabilization, yet. We will see if it changes his experience in p4 but as of right now he's good and is able to stay within his 2lb window

06-29-2012, 04:15 AM	#1
KelliC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 319 Gallery: KelliC Stats: 160/138.6/135 WOE: hhcg/P4 Start Date: April 2011	in phase 2 but need to stop losing Hey All, my hubby did not do phase 3 last time when our household did hcg so now he is doing it again to drop the weight he regained. He is in phase 2 and needs to stop losing. I've doubled his protein and he's doubled his melba toast and he's still losing 2lbs a day (sickening isn't it) Phase 2 ends Monday but he absolutely does not need to loose anymore weight -- he's dropped 24 lbs and he really only wanted to lose 15. Thanks

06-29-2012, 02:39 PM	#8
SunnyFL Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South FL Posts: 1,175 Gallery: SunnyFL Stats: 177/140/130 WOE: Lowcarb w/grains Start Date: October 2011	Here are my two cents. I am one who can add carbs and while I do gain, it's nothing crazy. Being he is a guy, he could use this to his advantage, meaning once he is in P4 he can have more pounds to play with. For example, I tend to stabilize 5 pounds over LIW once I add carbs. If he wants to add carbs every once in awhile in P4 he can and not worry much, so instead of him having to do a CD once over 2 pounds he can use 5 pound or 7 or whatever he finds comfortable as his CD "window". That's what I do and it works well for me. I would like Mini suggested add more calories but just stick to P2 foods only, not adding fats or anything until first day of P3. Hope that helps! __________________ Sunny aka "SunnyHeavyCream" Here we go! P4 Round 3!!! I think I am done....enjoying life..."stay tuned"

06-30-2012, 05:06 PM	#10
KelliC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 319 Gallery: KelliC Stats: 160/138.6/135 WOE: hhcg/P4 Start Date: April 2011	Thanks guys, Ill let you guys know what I end up doing. It wouldn't be so bad if he needed to lose weight but he's 6' and was only 190 before (he really didn't need to lose- he just liked being at 175-180. He got there in a week and continued to drop a couple lbs a day even though I pretty much doubled his calories, he's at 170 now. He's beginning to look sickly skinny to me. Our plan was to try and get him where he doesn't lose anymore and then get stable in P3 then gain some in p4 we'll see. I'm trying to decide what to feed him as he could realistically drop another 5 lbs by Monday morning I wish i had his problem when I did hhcg I stalled out for 10 days......... but that's a man for you Sunday A group in our church bought in bulk when we did it last year and this was a bottle that had been stored in an air conditioned closet since then, It didn't have a manufacturer name, sorry __________________ "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. ~Jer. 29:11

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06-29-2012, 06:04 AM	#2
KelliC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 319 Gallery: KelliC Stats: 160/138.6/135 WOE: hhcg/P4 Start Date: April 2011	do you all think that adding some fat (like whole eggs and butter, maybe dairy would be ok?)

06-29-2012, 11:42 AM	#3
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,528 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	It has been a while, but I seem to recall Dr. Simeons saying that you need to up calories for sure. I think fat would be fine. What a problem to have, right???

06-29-2012, 11:43 AM	#4
sunday Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Heartland- smack dab in the middle Posts: 4,528 Gallery: sunday Stats: 225/145/ ... WOE: Perfect Health Diet- 16hr Daily Fast Start Date: JUDDD - 2/01/12 Began at 200, Goal 130	Just curious? Which hhcg was he dosing with?

06-29-2012, 12:38 PM	#5
coriannder Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 12 Gallery: coriannder	I remember reading to up the calories to 800.

06-29-2012, 01:46 PM	#6
minimonkey Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,029 Gallery: minimonkey Stats: 5'0" -- very small frame WOE: Clean eating, whole foods	I'd go way up with the protein calories and add more fruit -- wish I had his problems, lol! Men can sometimes lose like gangbusters doing this. Some people say adding fat causes problems with stabilizing -- so maybe hang with the p2 list until Monday since it is only a short time...?

07-02-2012, 03:46 AM	#11
KelliC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 319 Gallery: KelliC Stats: 160/138.6/135 WOE: hhcg/P4 Start Date: April 2011	We ended up doubling hubby's protein and veggies as well as adding 4 whole eggs cooking In 1 tbs of butter. we did this for 3 days and he managed to only lose 1/2 a lb during that time He promises to stick to p3 and is so excited to have some dairy . Will keep you guys posted on if that seemed to cause stabilization problems.

07-02-2012, 10:23 AM	#12
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,336 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	My goodness!!! I only wish/dream to have those problems. Glad you found something that worked!

07-11-2012, 03:43 AM	#13
KelliC Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 319 Gallery: KelliC Stats: 160/138.6/135 WOE: hhcg/P4 Start Date: April 2011	We are 1 1/2 weeks into p3 and at this point adding some fat to hubby's diet during the last week of p2 did not seem to affect stabilization, yet. We will see if it changes his experience in p4 but as of right now he's good and is able to stay within his 2lb window