P2 Simeon's Protocol Week of 7/2

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by CaTriGirl

Sounds like everyone is on or near TOM! LOL

I am SO close to goal I can taste it! (No pun intended) 1.4 lbs to go! I could prob stand to lose a few more and I'd like to just so I have a few lbs wiggle room when I start JUDDD, (for maintenance) but dang, just knowing I could be eating a variety of food in a few days is just SO tempting to get off sooner than losing a few more. Not quite sure what I'll do yet. Kinda taking it day to day.

Here's to an awesome week with lots of releases!

You can hang in there for 1.4 lbs. I have 2.2 to get to my first mini goal of 250.

Originally Posted by llanx

Hi, Taryl, thanks for the encouragement! I need them
I am getting a little frustrated losing and regaining the same weight over and over. I am thinking of doing a mini-steak or high protein day tomorrow if there is the scale does not move the right direction.

I don't think we are suppose to do Corrections Days on PH2.I am thinking because it wll cause them not to work in PH3&4 but not certain on that Taryl or Dawn would know more bout it

[christyb]

Hi! My name is Christy and I'm on day 19 of my first round. It was going along great until I got close to my TOM. I started today so I'm hoping that things will get moving again soon!

I have a LOT to lose! I have been on LCF before when I was doing a low carb diet. Back then I lost 60 pounds. I slowly gained back 30 of it and then between February and April I gained 25 pounds when my thyroid went crazy. My meds are back on track now but I've still got the weight to deal with. It was incredibly disheartening to start this plan at the exact same weight as I started the low carb.

I'm doing prescription injections through my awesome doctor. I've lost 14.4 pounds so far. But here's what the past four days have looked like:

day 15 - lost 1 pound for 13.8 total
day 16 - gained .6 for 13.2 total
day 17 - lost .8 for 14 total
day 18 - gained .4 for 13.6 total
day 19 - lost .8 for 14.4 total

Up until that point I had lost basically a pound a day, so now I feel like I'm losing time! So frustrating!! But I'm trying to just be grateful for what I've lost so far and am hoping to make up for it once I get some of the water retention gone. My doc measures my fat loss and as of last Tuesday I had lost 10 pounds of FAT!! That is exciting!

So I will keep plugging along. I haven't gone off plan yet, so why start now? I've followed this thread for the past two weeks, so I figured it was time to jump in lest I become a stalker!

I'm a sahm of 2 girls. They are 7 and 10, home for the summer and wearing me out!! In addition to my weight I have a number of health issues I'm dealing with. I love to take pictures of my kids, digital scrapbook, read and watch all sorts of ridiculous tv shows! Looking forward to getting to know you all!!

[manders]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Diet Pepsi is better than other alternatives you can be eating on P2 that is how I justify my coffees on P2, and the occasional diet drink.

Agreed. I view my iced americano with SF vanilla as a treat!

Originally Posted by mommy2boysaz

Manders, I'm still very new to this, but I am a diet Pepsi-aholic and I found last week (which was Week 1 for me) that on the 2 occasions that I had a diet Pepsi, I was RAVENOUS the rest of the day! I haven't had any since Friday. I so want one, but instead I'm drinking iced tea... I don't think I can make it through this if I'm that hungry all the time! I've wondered for a long time if my diet Pepsi habit was triggering my hunger or cravings. I'm thinking it was! I need to get off it. Terribly unhealthy...

Really? I've heard of that, but that's not the case with myself at all thankfully!

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

Artificial sweeteners can cause major cravings in some peopl (I am actually one of them) so you have to balance whether or not it is worth the craving to not eat or drink something worse. I sweeten my tea with stevia and that works better for me than sucrolose, in terms of cravings.

Interesting! I don't really think that causes an issue with me. If I have to choose between drinking a diet pepsi and eating a brownie well... we all know what's better!

Originally Posted by christyb

Hi! My name is Christy and I'm on day 19 of my first round. It was going along great until I got close to my TOM. I started today so I'm hoping that things will get moving again soon!

I have a LOT to lose! I have been on LCF before when I was doing a low carb diet. Back then I lost 60 pounds. I slowly gained back 30 of it and then between February and April I gained 25 pounds when my thyroid went crazy. My meds are back on track now but I've still got the weight to deal with. It was incredibly disheartening to start this plan at the exact same weight as I started the low carb.

I'm doing prescription injections through my awesome doctor. I've lost 14.4 pounds so far. But here's what the past four days have looked like:

day 15 - lost 1 pound for 13.8 total
day 16 - gained .6 for 13.2 total
day 17 - lost .8 for 14 total
day 18 - gained .4 for 13.6 total
day 19 - lost .8 for 14.4 total

Up until that point I had lost basically a pound a day, so now I feel like I'm losing time! So frustrating!! But I'm trying to just be grateful for what I've lost so far and am hoping to make up for it once I get some of the water retention gone. My doc measures my fat loss and as of last Tuesday I had lost 10 pounds of FAT!! That is exciting!

So I will keep plugging along. I haven't gone off plan yet, so why start now? I've followed this thread for the past two weeks, so I figured it was time to jump in lest I become a stalker!

I'm a sahm of 2 girls. They are 7 and 10, home for the summer and wearing me out!! In addition to my weight I have a number of health issues I'm dealing with. I love to take pictures of my kids, digital scrapbook, read and watch all sorts of ridiculous tv shows! Looking forward to getting to know you all!!

Sounds like you have a great mentality towards this! Keep thinking about this as a lifestyle change so you can be around longer for your girls, and not necessarily a quick fix to be skinny.

Sometimes I like to pick up my dog to keep myself on track. He's 18 pounds. I've lost 44 so far. That just puts my brain in perspective. I've done so well. I also like to think about in the winter time when his paws get frozen walking home on snow and I have to pick him up, how exhausted I am by the time I get home from just 3 blocks away. I've lost almost 3 of my dogs in weight! I just think about how much easier that is on my body.

I've been perfectly on plan today. I'm still quite constipated, so hopefully something will change tomorrow and I'll see a good drop, since I'm only 1lb below my preload weight. Two people complimented my purse today. I think once I finally hit my goal weight, I shall buy myself a pair of Louboutins, since I'll be light enough to walk in them (or stand in one place and look pretty) haahahahha!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by christyb

Hi! My name is Christy and I'm on day 19 of my first round. It was going along great until I got close to my TOM. I started today so I'm hoping that things will get moving again soon!

I have a LOT to lose! I have been on LCF before when I was doing a low carb diet. Back then I lost 60 pounds. I slowly gained back 30 of it and then between February and April I gained 25 pounds when my thyroid went crazy. My meds are back on track now but I've still got the weight to deal with. It was incredibly disheartening to start this plan at the exact same weight as I started the low carb.

I'm doing prescription injections through my awesome doctor. I've lost 14.4 pounds so far. But here's what the past four days have looked like:

day 15 - lost 1 pound for 13.8 total
day 16 - gained .6 for 13.2 total
day 17 - lost .8 for 14 total
day 18 - gained .4 for 13.6 total
day 19 - lost .8 for 14.4 total

Up until that point I had lost basically a pound a day, so now I feel like I'm losing time! So frustrating!! But I'm trying to just be grateful for what I've lost so far and am hoping to make up for it once I get some of the water retention gone. My doc measures my fat loss and as of last Tuesday I had lost 10 pounds of FAT!! That is exciting!

So I will keep plugging along. I haven't gone off plan yet, so why start now? I've followed this thread for the past two weeks, so I figured it was time to jump in lest I become a stalker!

I'm a sahm of 2 girls. They are 7 and 10, home for the summer and wearing me out!! In addition to my weight I have a number of health issues I'm dealing with. I love to take pictures of my kids, digital scrapbook, read and watch all sorts of ridiculous tv shows! Looking forward to getting to know you all!!

I started out at 274.8 in April and I am now 252.2 >So pretty good. I am on R2Ph2 until the 8th then I am taking an interuption for a week.

Don't fret this plan is up and down like that especilly after the first week.So just stick to protocol and hang in there.THIS WORKS!

[Star73]

Christy!

[215to135]

hey guys,

I just got my drops in the mail today for my first round and am so so nervous. I have been lurking for a few days and see that you guys have had great results and know so much about this program I just need a little reassurance. I ordered drops from intermountain because I had heard good things about them on the site but I'm still scared that homeopathic drops won't work or that I won't get the dosage right. has anyone used this brand before who could provide me some dosing advice? I'm TERRIFIED that if I load the next two days and the drops don't work for me I'll just be up 6 or so lbs. I am definitely a believer in hcg I'm just nervous about the homeopathic drops vs rx!

I know this isn't a p2 related question but it seemed best to ask people with experience!!!!

thank you SO much in advance
lisa

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by 215to135

hey guys,

I just got my drops in the mail today for my first round and am so so nervous. I have been lurking for a few days and see that you guys have had great results and know so much about this program I just need a little reassurance. I ordered drops from intermountain because I had heard good things about them on the site but I'm still scared that homeopathic drops won't work or that I won't get the dosage right. has anyone used this brand before who could provide me some dosing advice? I'm TERRIFIED that if I load the next two days and the drops don't work for me I'll just be up 6 or so lbs. I am definitely a believer in hcg I'm just nervous about the homeopathic drops vs rx!

I know this isn't a p2 related question but it seemed best to ask people with experience!!!!

thank you SO much in advance
lisa

I used the Hemopathic drops my first round and I lost 20 lbs in 25 days.
Many many of the other ladies on here use them and they have done great. Don't be afraid.Just load right.... eat fatty foods not sweets. But you can have sweets.But cream cheese, avacados, fat meat,fried chicken with the skin, whipping cream in your coffee or mix it with cream cheese and stuff strawberries

I was hungry constantly my first round but I did not keep my load days down. I was not use to so much fat and it made me sick So I think I would have done better had it not been for that

[Desma]

Originally Posted by manders

Agreed. I view my iced americano with SF vanilla as a treat!

I agree too Manders! I have an Iced Americano every morning with two stevias in the raw

[Desma]

Originally Posted by christyb

Hi! My name is Christy and I'm on day 19 of my first round. It was going along great until I got close to my TOM. I started today so I'm hoping that things will get moving again soon!

I'm in my first round too and TOM messed me up bad. Please learn from me and stay on protocol thru TOM. It's hard, but stick with it. You'll be glad you did.

[mommy2boysaz]

Down 1 pound today (even in mid-TOM!).
Off to work! I'll check in again later!

[Star73]

Originally Posted by 215to135

hey guys,

I just got my drops in the mail today for my first round and am so so nervous. I have been lurking for a few days and see that you guys have had great results and know so much about this program I just need a little reassurance. I ordered drops from intermountain because I had heard good things about them on the site but I'm still scared that homeopathic drops won't work or that I won't get the dosage right. has anyone used this brand before who could provide me some dosing advice? I'm TERRIFIED that if I load the next two days and the drops don't work for me I'll just be up 6 or so lbs. I am definitely a believer in hcg I'm just nervous about the homeopathic drops vs rx!

I know this isn't a p2 related question but it seemed best to ask people with experience!!!!

thank you SO much in advance
lisa

I'm new to this and I'm using the homeopathic drops. Lots of people have lost a lot of weight with them.

I'm glad you're posting now and not just lurking! It's really good to have support here and everyone is very helpful

[temekayoung]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Why did you add the coconut oil? There are NO OILS on P2!! NONE!

Good morning everyone. Im down.02 again. My period is gone though. Thats 8 lbs in 5 days I addwd coconut oil because one of my friends has been doing hcg and she said i can use it to keep food from sticking. It wont happen again. Im a little ticked off with her. I think i would have lost more but i obly had 4 hrs sleep.

[temekayoung]

I just got my drops in the mail today for my first round and am so so nervous. I have been lurking for a few days and see that you guys have had great results and know so much about this program I just need a little reassurance. I ordered drops from intermountain because I had heard good things about them on the site but I'm still scared that homeopathic drops won't work or that I won't get the dosage right. has anyone used this brand before who could provide me some dosing advice? I'm TERRIFIED that if I load the next two days and the drops don't work for me I'll just be up 6 or so lbs. I am definitely a believer in hcg I'm just nervous about the homeopathic drops vs rx!

I know this isn't a p2 related question but it seemed best to ask people with experience!!!!

thank you SO much in advanc



Hi i use the Intermountain brand drops and i have lost 8 lbs in 5 days. It would have been more but i had a mishap with coconut oil and TOM. Hope this helps.
lisa[/QUOTE]

[junkn]

i'm on my 5th day of VLCD and started hhcg and didn't lose anything this morning.

day 1 start load: 131

day 2 load: 133.2

day 3 vlcd: 134.4

day 4: 132.4

day 5: 130.8

day 6: 129.8

day 7: 129.8

following strict protocol.

doesn't seem like much the first week does it

[misslatte]

Mornin ladies!

I'm off to P3 - I hope you all have wonderful success!! I'll still be rootin for ya and checking in

Here's my round overall -

Start load
+4 load
+3.5 VLCD1
-6 VLCD2
-6 VLCD3
-4 VLCD4
0 VLCD5
-2 VLCD6
-1.5 VLCD7
0 VLCD8
-1 VLCD9
1.5 VLCD10
-1.5 VLCD11
-0.5 VLCD12
0 VLCD13
-2 VLCD14
0 VLCD15
-1 VLCD16
-1 VLCD17
-1.5 VLCD18
-0.5 VLCD19
+1.5 VLCD20
0 VLCD21

Rocked it!

[Star73]

How long do yall wait to eat or drink after taking your drops?

[Berta48]

Made my first mini goal this morning 250.8. A little over BUT it's still 250 AT LAST!
Now I have to change it to 240 So far I have only lost 10lbs this round but
I still have until Sunday the 8th to loose too Then when I get back from my interuption I may continue.Still un-decided

Originally Posted by misslatte

Mornin ladies!

I'm off to P3 - I hope you all have wonderful success!! I'll still be rootin for ya and checking in

Here's my round overall -

Start load
+4 load
+3.5 VLCD1
-6 VLCD2
-6 VLCD3
-4 VLCD4
0 VLCD5
-2 VLCD6
-1.5 VLCD7
0 VLCD8
-1 VLCD9
1.5 VLCD10
-1.5 VLCD11
-0.5 VLCD12
0 VLCD13
-2 VLCD14
0 VLCD15
-1 VLCD16
-1 VLCD17
-1.5 VLCD18
-0.5 VLCD19
+1.5 VLCD20
0 VLCD21

Rocked it!

WOW That is some amazing losses girl CONGRATULATIONS

Originally Posted by Star73

How long do yall wait to eat or drink after taking your drops?

ON Hemopathic it is 15-20 minutes before eating or drinking anything and the same after you take them. ON RX it is 3-5 min. I take mine as soon as I get up go to bathroom and weigh by then it usually time to drink my coffee, BUT I am on RX HCG. You should weigh the same time every day and get at least 8 hours sleep too.

Best wishes to you!!!!

Originally Posted by junkn

i'm on my 5th day of VLCD and started hhcg and didn't lose anything this morning.

day 1 start load: 131

day 2 load: 133.2

day 3 vlcd: 134.4

day 4: 132.4

day 5: 130.8

day 6: 129.8

day 7: 129.8

following strict protocol.

doesn't seem like much the first week does it

Everyone is so different it is hard to say. Just make sure you drink at least 66 oz of water plus other fluids a day. Stay on protocol and it will come off!!!!
KUTGW

[Arctic_Mama]

Good morning! I'm down to 170.4 this morning, which is 1.4 pounds down, if I am calculating correctly. Can't complain.

I had another meeting last night complete with pizza and cheesecake. It looked divine, but even having to cut it and feed my kids I somehow managed to stay on plan. I ended up eating a lemon to keep my mouth busy (not strictly protocol but close enough that it was the absolute best I could do under the circumstances) and some grape tomatoes, had a little of one crust as a 'grissini' and ate my chicken at home before going. I just had to remind myself that all of those foods can be eaten later, but P2 is the time to give it my all. I have another half dozen similar events full of junk food this months and we'll see what happens, but my plan is to stay 'on' for them, too.

I am noticing slightly more hunger and cravings on this round, unfortunately, and I can't tell if it is the way I am dosing (sublingual, where before I did subcutaneous) or if it just so happens to be a tougher round in general. I am also on a fairly empty fridge and struggling to get veggies in because I need to go shopping, so I am not eating as large of servings of them as I think I should. But either way I am disliking being hungry, though it isn't bad it is noticeable.

[dbunny]

Load day one and I forgot to take my hhcg... oopsie!
I'll be joining you all on 7/5 after a 3 week P3. It was going to be a 2 week interruption, but hey! Why not try something new, right?
Star~ I do not eat or drink anything 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after taking my pellets.

[Star73]

Originally Posted by dbunny

Load day one and I forgot to take my hhcg... oopsie!
I'll be joining you all on 7/5 after a 3 week P3. It was going to be a 2 week interruption, but hey! Why not try something new, right?
Star~ I do not eat or drink anything 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after taking my pellets.

Thanks!!!

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Made my first mini goal this morning 250.8. A little over BUT it's still 250 AT LAST!
Now I have to change it to 240 So far I have only lost 10lbs this round but
I still have until Sunday the 8th to loose too Then when I get back from my interuption I may continue.Still un-decided

YAY BERTA

Chances are...your losses will pick up after the PI...it usually does for me.

Have a great day!!!!

[llanx]

Originally Posted by Berta48

You can hang in there for 1.4 lbs. I have 2.2 to get to my first mini goal of 250.




I don't think we are suppose to do Corrections Days on PH2.I am thinking because it wll cause them not to work in PH3&4 but not certain on that Taryl or Dawn would know more bout it

Hi, Berta, yeah, I don't know if it is off-protocol or not, I read it at hcgdietinfo, basically you still do the P2 food and try to stick with 500 cal max. per day but keep protein at a higher percentage.

Anyway, I think I accidentally ended up with a high-protein day yesterday with almost ~400g of fish anyway since I did not have fruit and grissini and had some calories to spare (and I was hungry at dinner time).

Today, I am down .8 on D14. Not sure they are related, but I am happy to see the scale finally going down again after 3 days

[julieboolie]

Originally Posted by mommy2boysaz

Down 1 pound today (even in mid-TOM!).
Off to work! I'll check in again later!

Are you in AZ? I'm in Gilbert . Your location says midwest? Just curious!

Originally Posted by junkn

i'm on my 5th day of VLCD and started hhcg and didn't lose anything this morning.

following strict protocol.

doesn't seem like much the first week does it

I'd be frustrated too. Hang in there. Some people have better second weeks than first. Not sure why. I do hope it picks up for you!!!

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

Good morning! I'm down to 170.4 this morning, which is 1.4 pounds down, if I am calculating correctly. Can't complain.

I had another meeting last night complete with pizza and cheesecake. It looked divine, but even having to cut it and feed my kids I somehow managed to stay on plan. I ended up eating a lemon to keep my mouth busy (not strictly protocol but close enough that it was the absolute best I could do under the circumstances) and some grape tomatoes, had a little of one crust as a 'grissini' and ate my chicken at home before going. I just had to remind myself that all of those foods can be eaten later, but P2 is the time to give it my all. I have another half dozen similar events full of junk food this months and we'll see what happens, but my plan is to stay 'on' for them, too.

I am noticing slightly more hunger and cravings on this round, unfortunately, and I can't tell if it is the way I am dosing (sublingual, where before I did subcutaneous) or if it just so happens to be a tougher round in general. I am also on a fairly empty fridge and struggling to get veggies in because I need to go shopping, so I am not eating as large of servings of them as I think I should. But either way I am disliking being hungry, though it isn't bad it is noticeable.

That's a lot of temptation!! You're very strong. Good for you!! I'm w/ you. Once I'm committed I have to be a little selfish and accept that 3 weeks of this sacrifice (which usually means some sacrifice for my family too-dh doesn't like when I don't eat while dining out) is worthwhile. I hope the hunger subsides!! Hang in there!! You can do it!!

Lisa. Hope you have a good round. I've done drops in the past w. good success. I'm doing pellets this round. Just took my first dose. .

Berta-congratulations!! That's a great accomplishment!! You're doing well!!

Manders-you're doing great!! I'm w. you. There are so few "treats" that I can enjoy in P2, a Diet Pepsi or coffee is of minimal impact for me. I don't seem to have additional hunger or stalls from them. But, then again, I keep my lotions and shampoo/conditioner t/o my P2's. I don't think the brief time they're on my skin impacts my digestive system. I'm such a rebel

Christy- I'm a SAHM to 2 girls too! 12 and 9 for me . We homeschool too, so I'm w. them a lot. Such a fun stage of life!! Enjoying it immensely!! I hope hcg is the key for you. It's so hard to gain and relose. Frustrating too!! BTDT! I'm hypo too and my meds don't help w. weightloss . Wish they did!!

Dawn-how's it going? I'll be VLC w. you soon!

Amy- Congrats!! You've inspired me!

I'm enjoying load day 1. Not going too crazy, but I've had GY so far which I will miss greatly the next 3 weeks I also had cream in my coffee. Sigh. I'm not too sure what the rest of the next 2 days will bring, but tomorrow is my anniversary so I'm sure we'll be indulging a bit. Then, onward and downward I go!! Looking forward to losing w. you all!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

Good morning! I'm down to 170.4 this morning, which is 1.4 pounds down, if I am calculating correctly. Can't complain.

I had another meeting last night complete with pizza and cheesecake. It looked divine, but even having to cut it and feed my kids I somehow managed to stay on plan. I ended up eating a lemon to keep my mouth busy (not strictly protocol but close enough that it was the absolute best I could do under the circumstances) and some grape tomatoes, had a little of one crust as a 'grissini' and ate my chicken at home before going. I just had to remind myself that all of those foods can be eaten later, but P2 is the time to give it my all. I have another half dozen similar events full of junk food this months and we'll see what happens, but my plan is to stay 'on' for them, too.

I am noticing slightly more hunger and cravings on this round, unfortunately, and I can't tell if it is the way I am dosing (sublingual, where before I did subcutaneous) or if it just so happens to be a tougher round in general. I am also on a fairly empty fridge and struggling to get veggies in because I need to go shopping, so I am not eating as large of servings of them as I think I should. But either way I am disliking being hungry, though it isn't bad it is noticeable.

SO sorry you are hungry. I have not been hungry this round at all. Only mind hunger I know you will do this as you are a strong women.Get those groceries and fill up on those veggies.
Try broth too it seems to help me not want to eat as bad.

Originally Posted by Crazy PreK Teacher

YAY BERTA

Chances are...your losses will pick up after the PI...it usually does for me.

Have a great day!!!!

I am on R2 PH2. My losses have been about the same BUT I have NO HUNGER and to me that alone is worth switching to the RX.

Originally Posted by llanx

Hi, Berta, yeah, I don't know if it is off-protocol or not, I read it at hcgdietinfo, basically you still do the P2 food and try to stick with 500 cal max. per day but keep protein at a higher percentage.

Anyway, I think I accidentally ended up with a high-protein day yesterday with almost ~400g of fish anyway since I did not have fruit and grissini and had some calories to spare (and I was hungry at dinner time).

Today, I am down .8 on D14. Not sure they are related, but I am happy to see the scale finally going down again after 3 days

Everyone is so different we have to figure out what works for us.SOmetimes that is the hardest part

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Are you in AZ? I'm in Gilbert . Your location says midwest? Just curious!



I'd be frustrated too. Hang in there. Some people have better second weeks than first. Not sure why. I do hope it picks up for you!!!



That's a lot of temptation!! You're very strong. Good for you!! I'm w/ you. Once I'm committed I have to be a little selfish and accept that 3 weeks of this sacrifice (which usually means some sacrifice for my family too-dh doesn't like when I don't eat while dining out) is worthwhile. I hope the hunger subsides!! Hang in there!! You can do it!!

Lisa. Hope you have a good round. I've done drops in the past w. good success. I'm doing pellets this round. Just took my first dose. .

Berta-congratulations!! That's a great accomplishment!! You're doing well!!

Manders-you're doing great!! I'm w. you. There are so few "treats" that I can enjoy in P2, a Diet Pepsi or coffee is of minimal impact for me. I don't seem to have additional hunger or stalls from them. But, then again, I keep my lotions and shampoo/conditioner t/o my P2's. I don't think the brief time they're on my skin impacts my digestive system. I'm such a rebel

Christy- I'm a SAHM to 2 girls too! 12 and 9 for me . We homeschool too, so I'm w. them a lot. Such a fun stage of life!! Enjoying it immensely!! I hope hcg is the key for you. It's so hard to gain and relose. Frustrating too!! BTDT! I'm hypo too and my meds don't help w. weightloss . Wish they did!!

Dawn-how's it going? I'll be VLC w. you soon!

Amy- Congrats!! You've inspired me!

I'm enjoying load day 1. Not going too crazy, but I've had GY so far which I will miss greatly the next 3 weeks I also had cream in my coffee. Sigh. I'm not too sure what the rest of the next 2 days will bring, but tomorrow is my anniversary so I'm sure we'll be indulging a bit. Then, onward and downward I go!! Looking forward to losing w. you all!

Thanks Julie
You are goiong to do wonderful. I wish you the best!!!!

[dbunny]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Are you in AZ? I'm in Gilbert . Your location says midwest? Just curious!

I'm enjoying load day 1. Not going too crazy, but I've had GY so far which I will miss greatly the next 3 weeks I also had cream in my coffee. Sigh. I'm not too sure what the rest of the next 2 days will bring, but tomorrow is my anniversary so I'm sure we'll be indulging a bit. Then, onward and downward I go!! Looking forward to losing w. you all!

Yay! We are starting at the same time

[Crazy1]

Hello All,
Congratulations on those great losses and staying on track with such temptations.

I have been staying away from diet drinks. When I'm out, I'll have coffee/stevia or water. When I'm home, I drink a mix of green tea/water/lemon/stevia. I also brew coffee and keep it in the fridge so I can enjoy an iced coffee.

I ended the week at 173 and stayed the same Sunday and Monday. I was getting a little discouraged so it was nice to see the scale move to 172 today. Looking forward to a good week.

[junkn]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

I'd be frustrated too. Hang in there. Some people have better second weeks than first. Not sure why. I do hope it picks up for you!!!

thanks! i hope so! would be very nice. its like, i can't wait to get on the scale in the morning to see what it says. i read about so much success on here and its what motivates me as well.

i'm from AZ too btw! i used to live in glendale, az, but moved to new jersey a few years ago for hubbies job. i do miss it.

[junkn]

btw- how much cabbage are we allowed in p2? i can't seem to find the answer anywhere. and how do you measure your cabbage?

and is one whole cucumber= 1 serving?

thanks

[dawnyama]

I lost another pound!!! So that makes 6.4 lbs lost for the first week!! I am so excited. Now to losing 5 lbs per week til I am done. Then I will make my goal.

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I lost another pound!!! So that makes 6.4 lbs lost for the first week!! I am so excited. Now to losing 5 lbs per week til I am done. Then I will make my goal.

Great job Keep on truckin'...you can do it!!!