P2 Simeon's Protocol Week of 7/9

[Chouter]

Good morning, everyone!

Things are a bit better on the scale today, I was down nearly 2 lbs.!! Now this is the hcg I know and love. YAY! Still haven't lost all my load weight yet, but hopefully in a couple of days I'll be there.

Have a great day!

Starting weight: 169.1
After loading: 172.8 (+ 3.7)
VLCD #1 - 172.2 (- .6)
VLCD #2 - 170.3 (-1.9)

[moonriver]

First VLCD today for me. I gained 20 back of my original 50 lost...but I ate junk food like no one's business for two months...my fault entirely. Note to self...food does not lessen stress or make problems go away.

Am just getting over bronchitis too...feeling fat and blah...but really hopeful with the HCG to recover the skinny and move on.

Going to get a much needed haircut and highlight today. Here's to a good start to a new round!

[temekayoung]

Good morning ladies!!!! I am down 1.6 lbs today,only .04lbs away from where i was before my potato incident!! Im happy with that. Im glad i got back on plan. I think im going 40 days, maybe i cab lose at least 30 lbs this round. Happy releases!!

Taryl-sorry about rhe mosquito bites :-(

[Arctic_Mama]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

My update---apple day today!! Not happy about it because it means I have been at the same weight for 5 days. How frustrating is that??!! So apples it is for me!! I have already had 1 cup of coffee and will try to get in my 2nd before noon. I have to get in some water by then too. Then it will be apples from noon til nighttime.

Have a great day everyone!!! I am off to the dentist for my regular cleaning. Hope it is a good one!

Bummer on the apple day! I like apples, but I DON'T like stalls. I hope this breaks it for you and moving on is effortless from here on out

[Arctic_Mama]

Originally Posted by Chouter

Good morning, everyone!

Things are a bit better on the scale today, I was down nearly 2 lbs.!! Now this is the hcg I know and love. YAY! Still haven't lost all my load weight yet, but hopefully in a couple of days I'll be there.

Have a great day!

Starting weight: 169.1
After loading: 172.8 (+ 3.7)
VLCD #1 - 172.2 (- .6)
VLCD #2 - 170.3 (-1.9)

That's GREAT! Woohoo!

[Arctic_Mama]

Originally Posted by moonriver

First VLCD today for me. I gained 20 back of my original 50 lost...but I ate junk food like no one's business for two months...my fault entirely. Note to self...food does not lessen stress or make problems go away.

Am just getting over bronchitis too...feeling fat and blah...but really hopeful with the HCG to recover the skinny and move on.

Going to get a much needed haircut and highlight today. Here's to a good start to a new round!

I'm sorry about the regain . It's good to see you back, though, and I hope you feel better soon. Bronchitis sucks big time.

I think we need to see pictures of your new cut, btw

[Arctic_Mama]

Originally Posted by temekayoung

Good morning ladies!!!! I am down 1.6 lbs today,only .04lbs away from where i was before my potato incident!! Im happy with that. Im glad i got back on plan. I think im going 40 days, maybe i cab lose at least 30 lbs this round. Happy releases!!

Taryl-sorry about rhe mosquito bites :-(

Congratulations on the losses, Temeka! If you're feeling good and not tempted to cheat there is nothing wrong with doing a 40 day round. Most of us just start getting mentally fatigued by that time and the temptation becomes too much. First rounds are often the best for doing slightly longer, I know that is the case for a lot of gals here (including me).

[Berta48]

Good Morning Ladies
Today is my second VLC day with no HCG and I still have no hunger is that for real?
I am also down one lb today making for a total so far of 6 lbs. and I have two more days to eat vlc..... well actually tomorrow is my 3rd day BUT... I want to do Thurs vlc also as we leave Friday for vacation.


I am wondering when I return IF I do go back to PH2 do I have to go a complete 23day round? I am asking because I accidentally knocked the vial over the other day a some spilled out. I do not know how much... so I will not know how many days I have left in it? So AGAIN I am not certain what the best route would be to take. Go to PH3 or try for another 23days PH2 Decisions.... decisions I really would like to loose some more weight before going to PH3 for three weeks and PH4 for eight? That's a long time. I wouldn't mind if I stabelize this time and lose weight in
PH4. So I will see how Low Carb eating or Judddd does for me. I prefer JUDDD as of now but again I will have to see how I feel when I get back.

Tameka
I am happy you are back I have wondered where you went to and if you were still truckin

Angela,Taryl, Dawn,Moonriver, Chouter and anyone else I missed.

We can do this ladies.... WE CAN!!

[christyb]

Manders - Woo hoo for hip bones!! Now you can head into P3 (is that what

Berta - I'm heading into P3 too, so I'll see you in that thread in a few days! I've done low carb in the past and really liked it. What I didn't like, though, was how I gained all of the weight back! Hopefully with a solid P3 and P4 you might feel like heading into P2 again. I really think if you're able to stick with it HCG can solve a lot of metabolic issues and help us heal from so many years of problems. And I hate to tell you this, but whether P3 or low carb. . . no potatoes! Potatoes are seriously my favorite food, so I am totally with you on that! I miss them so much! What I don't miss, however, is my stomach touching the steering wheel!!

Dawn - So sorry for the apple day. I hope it's not too hard and that it produces a big loss for you!

Artic Mama - Mosquitoes love me too, so I feel for you! I hate getting bit! I got cellulitis two weeks ago from my iron shot and it was miserable. The doc suggested soaking in the tub to help the inflammation. It messed up the scale a bit for me too. I hope that doesn't happen for you! I was really, really swollen, though. I hope it gets better really soon!!

I hope everyone I missed is doing well!

I went to the doc this morning and they have shut me down. I was starting to lose some lean mass instead of fat. That combined with my hunger they feel is a sign my body is processing the hcg too well and it's time to give it a break. I am grateful that someone who knows more than me gets to make the decision! If I were doing this on my own I think I would be trying to push through and get to 40 days. And if I wouldn't know what it was doing to my body. So my weight this morning was 250. Is that my LDW? Or is tomorrow's weight LDW? I had already done today's shot, so tomorrow will be the first of my 3 days.

So I've lost 22 pounds, 13 of which were pure FAT!! I am looking forward to P3 but am a little nervous. I've done low carb before which is really similar. What I'm trying to focus on is understanding true hunger. I've been watching the Weight Loss Apocalypse videos and I ordered the book yesterday. I really think if I do it right HCG can change my life permanently. I just need to do a lot of fixing what is broken, including my hunger cues.

I have been watching a lot of hcg videos on You Tube. There is so much inspiration out there!

Have a great day, everyone!!

[Arctic_Mama]

Berta, it is generally useful to continue after a planned interruption for a good week or so, minimum. You don't have to do a full 23 days, though, from what I understand.

I'm down another 1.2 pounds today to hit 164.6. This is going to stop soon but man I'm enjoying it while it happens . It's like testing the Stall Fairies to see when they'll strike me down

I also have some nice pictures to share from my last P3. I weighed two pounds more in the 'after' picture on the right than the 'before' on the left, but am visibly smaller and more firm. All I did was maintain and do TTap for seven weeks. Can I get a shout out for the magic that is TTap?





The first ones were taken on April 10th and the second set on June 10th.

[Arctic_Mama]

Originally Posted by christyb

I went to the doc this morning and they have shut me down. I was starting to lose some lean mass instead of fat. That combined with my hunger they feel is a sign my body is processing the hcg too well and it's time to give it a break. I am grateful that someone who knows more than me gets to make the decision! If I were doing this on my own I think I would be trying to push through and get to 40 days. And if I wouldn't know what it was doing to my body. So my weight this morning was 250. Is that my LDW? Or is tomorrow's weight LDW? I had already done today's shot, so tomorrow will be the first of my 3 days.

So I've lost 22 pounds, 13 of which were pure FAT!! I am looking forward to P3 but am a little nervous. I've done low carb before which is really similar. What I'm trying to focus on is understanding true hunger. I've been watching the Weight Loss Apocalypse videos and I ordered the book yesterday. I really think if I do it right HCG can change my life permanently. I just need to do a lot of fixing what is broken, including my hunger cues.

I have been watching a lot of hcg videos on You Tube. There is so much inspiration out there!

Have a great day, everyone!!

It's okay to end rounds sooner if your body is telling you to, I think that was wise. Congratulations on the great numbers! Do be careful of YouTube videos, though, while they can be great for inspiration most have awful information about the protocol, itself, and have lead more than one person to go inadvertently rogue!

Your LDW is what you weigh the morning of your last dose, sour you injected this morning, today's weight is the one you use.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

Berta, it is generally useful to continue after a planned interruption for a good week or so, minimum. You don't have to do a full 23 days, though, from what I understand.

I'm down another 1.2 pounds today to hit 164.6. This is going to stop soon but man I'm enjoying it while it happens . It's like testing the Stall Fairies to see when they'll strike me down

I also have some nice pictures to share from my last P3. I weighed two pounds more in the 'after' picture on the right than the 'before' on the left, but am visibly smaller and more firm. All I did was maintain and do TTap for seven weeks. Can I get a shout out for the magic that is TTap?





The first ones were taken on April 10th and the second set on June 10th.

WOW That is quite a difference! Good for you! KUTGW!!!!

What is TTap? And thanks for the info I will probably be doing PH2 again then for as long as this vial lasts.

[cocoapeanut]

Taryl - you look amazing!! Way to go girl! If that doesn't show the silliness of scale obsession, then idk what would. Hehe ;]

Berta - I'm pretty sure you'd do three weeks of P3 and FIVE weeks of P4, for a TOTAL of eight weeks in between your P2s, as Taryl has said. I'd continue back on P2 if I were you, but you can make that decision upon your return from Wichita. No one can really make that decision for you. :]

Christy - Congrats on a successful round! Yay for P3!

Dawn - HI!

I'm not on P2 right now, sorry that I lurk in the shadows! Hugs to everyone!

[Arctic_Mama]

Berta - Google TTap workouts and you should get the company's site. They're basically rehabilitative, bodyweight resistance workouts by a marvelous lady named Teresa Tapp. They're both very challenging and physically gentle, anyone can do them because they require that you go to your personal max flexibility and strength and build from there. The better you get at them, the LESS work you actually have to do.

I got those differences in just seven weeks of 15 minute workouts three times a week and 30-40 minute workouts the other two weekdays, with weekends off. And I actually had been on vacation in Seward right before the 'after' picture was taken and was sick and hadn't worked out in a week! Still, even with a big old pizza in my tummy it looks more trim

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by christyb

Manders - Woo hoo for hip bones!! Now you can head into P3 (is that what

Berta - I'm heading into P3 too, so I'll see you in that thread in a few days! I've done low carb in the past and really liked it. What I didn't like, though, was how I gained all of the weight back! Hopefully with a solid P3 and P4 you might feel like heading into P2 again. I really think if you're able to stick with it HCG can solve a lot of metabolic issues and help us heal from so many years of problems. And I hate to tell you this, but whether P3 or low carb. . . no potatoes! Potatoes are seriously my favorite food, so I am totally with you on that! I miss them so much! What I don't miss, however, is my stomach touching the steering wheel!!

Dawn - So sorry for the apple day. I hope it's not too hard and that it produces a big loss for you!

Artic Mama - Mosquitoes love me too, so I feel for you! I hate getting bit! I got cellulitis two weeks ago from my iron shot and it was miserable. The doc suggested soaking in the tub to help the inflammation. It messed up the scale a bit for me too. I hope that doesn't happen for you! I was really, really swollen, though. I hope it gets better really soon!!

I hope everyone I missed is doing well!

I went to the doc this morning and they have shut me down. I was starting to lose some lean mass instead of fat. That combined with my hunger they feel is a sign my body is processing the hcg too well and it's time to give it a break. I am grateful that someone who knows more than me gets to make the decision! If I were doing this on my own I think I would be trying to push through and get to 40 days. And if I wouldn't know what it was doing to my body. So my weight this morning was 250. Is that my LDW? Or is tomorrow's weight LDW? I had already done today's shot, so tomorrow will be the first of my 3 days.

So I've lost 22 pounds, 13 of which were pure FAT!! I am looking forward to P3 but am a little nervous. I've done low carb before which is really similar. What I'm trying to focus on is understanding true hunger. I've been watching the Weight Loss Apocalypse videos and I ordered the book yesterday. I really think if I do it right HCG can change my life permanently. I just need to do a lot of fixing what is broken, including my hunger cues.

I have been watching a lot of hcg videos on You Tube. There is so much inspiration out there!

Have a great day, everyone!!

Christy
I am jsut doing an interuption for a week. But I will be in PH3 in about another month or so. Did the Dr shut you down from HCG or just from the VLCdays? You have done really great. I would have lost alot more had it not been for my not sticking with protocol on the 4th and actually many other times too

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

Berta - Google TTap workouts and you should get the company's site. They're basically rehabilitative, bodyweight resistance workouts by a marvelous lady named Teresa Tapp. They're both very challenging and physically gentle, anyone can do them because they require that you go to your personal max flexibility and strength and build from there. The better you get at them, the LESS work you actually have to do.

I got those differences in just seven weeks of 15 minute workouts three times a week and 30-40 minute workouts the other two weekdays, with weekends off. And I actually had been on vacation in Seward right before the 'after' picture was taken and was sick and hadn't worked out in a week! Still, even with a big old pizza in my tummy it looks more trim

Taryl
Is PH3 ALWAYS three weeks? I have read the book but I thought it was 8weeks on Rnd 2 12 on rnd 3 and I don't remember the rest but I know it gets longer and longer.
I will check out the TTap Thanks

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by cocoapeanut

Taryl - you look amazing!! Way to go girl! If that doesn't show the silliness of scale obsession, then idk what would. Hehe ;]

Berta - I'm pretty sure you'd do three weeks of P3 and FIVE weeks of P4, for a TOTAL of eight weeks in between your P2s, as Taryl has said. I'd continue back on P2 if I were you, but you can make that decision upon your return from Wichita. No one can really make that decision for you. :]

Christy - Congrats on a successful round! Yay for P3!

Dawn - HI!

I'm not on P2 right now, sorry that I lurk in the shadows! Hugs to everyone!

COCOA
I've been missing seeing you. Happy you are back. Yes I have pretty much decided to return to PH2 on returning I need to do it right and get more of this off! I CAN DO IT!

[Arctic_Mama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Taryl
Is PH3 ALWAYS three weeks? I have read the book but I thought it was 8weeks on Rnd 2 12 on rnd 3 and I don't remember the rest but I know it gets longer and longer.Would you post Rounds= weeks.Rmember keep it simple for me.... usch as

rnd 1 - ph3 3 weeks ph 4 = 8 weeks etc

I will check out the TTap Thanks

Yes, P3 is always three weeks, just like P2 is always load days, 20-40 effective doses, and then 72 hours transitioning off.

It is ONLY P4 that changes duration and gets longer with each passing round. P4 is going to be five weeks on your current round. Next round (round three) your P4 will increase to eight weeks. Everything else stays the same.

ETA - yeah, I can give a chart

Round 1 - P3 = 3 weeks, P4 = 3 weeks
Round 2 - P3 = 3 weeks, P4 = 5 weeks
Round 3 - P3 = 3 weeks, P4 = 8 weeks

Etc etc

I personally wasn't counting your homeopathic round because that doesn't really have the same immunity issues rXhCG does, and the immunity is one of the reasons for increasingly longer P4's. So last round was your first rX round and this is rX round 2, in my mind, for you.

[christyb]

Thanks ladies!! I am excited!

Berta, the doc isn't shutting me down from HCG permanantly, just this round because he feels like my body needs a break. Sorry I got confused what you were doing. I hope you have a great vacation and are able to get right back on plan!

Taryl, googling TTap now! You look fantastic! It's so cool to see that your body keeps changing in P3! And no worries, I feel pretty comfortable with the true protocol and I just take inspiration from the You Tube videos. I have heard some crazy stuff, though!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

Yes, P3 is always three weeks, just like P2 is always load days, 20-40 effective doses, and then 72 hours transitioning off.

It is ONLY P4 that changes duration and gets longer with each passing round. P4 is going to be five weeks on your current round. Next round (round three) your P4 will increase to eight weeks. Everything else stays the same.

OH OKAY! I was wondering about that but now I get it.Thanks

I looked up TTap workouts (googled).But all that came up was trapeze workouts!

[christyb]

Originally Posted by Berta48

OH OKAY! I was wondering about that but now I get it.Thanks

I looked up TTap workouts (googled).But all that came up was trapeze workouts!

What Berta? You don't want to try the trapeze?!? LOL! I can't imagine swinging my fat butt in the air! Pretty sure I couldn't hold my weight!!

[llanx]

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

I missed this post - is this a typo or did you eat seven ounces of meat for lunch? Protocol is 100 grams raw weight, or about 3.5 ounces, and it works the best to stick to that. Even if you are forgoing fruit and grissini the caloric different should be made up in veggies, not protein. If you're trying to go rogue and I missed it please disregard, but in general sticking to the protocol like glue is the best idea. I know it can be hard (last week was a nightmare for me!) but it isn't forever, I promise! Just be diligent and don't cheat, it pays off!

Hi, Taryl. Thanks for the reminder. Yeah, I did eat that much meat yesterday for lunch. I know I should not, but the hunger got the best of me I ate only salad for dinner yesterday to keep the calories under 500. So yesterday was not my typical P2 days.

I am upping my pellet today to see if the hunger would be better.

[julieboolie]

Originally Posted by manders

I also wanted to mention that when I was looking at myself in the mirror today, I noticed my hip bones were showing a little bit and I got ridiculously excited. I have never been this small in my adult life, so I'm in 100% virgin territory. It's scary but exciting. I'm discovering new things about my body every day.

Woohoo for hip bones!! I totally remember in the shower when I "discovered" mine!! It was a happy moment to be sure!!! Enjoy that feeling and celebrate your success (shopping comes to mind!!). Don't rest, coast or sabotage yourself. I tend to get scared and feel vulnerable as I lose weight. I often conciously overeat after success to reward myself or compensate for the previous deprivation. I just share my experience w. you as a caution. You remind me of me, for some reason. I'm so happy for you. KUTGW!!

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

That's exactly what my husband says. My middle daughter and I get bitten almost immediately in the summer (Alaska Mosquitos are aggressive and big, much worse than the ones in Michigan and California, I noticed!) but my older daughter, son, and husband all get away with half the bites we do. Perhaps not coincidentally, my middle daughter also has coloring and features the closest to mine. Maybe something about our fairer skin or blood chemistry attracts them?

I'm just glad nobody else has an allergic response - I can whine and be miserable and still get my chores done. Miserable kids are way worse and they'd be constantly laid up since they're outside so much in the summer that they get a few bites a day (even with bug spray on - sheesh!).

So that was the low light of my day, anyway. Stupid bug. I was hoping because the swelling was minimal last night it would stay that way. But no such luck.

Allergic to mosquitoes and living in Alaska in the summertime? Wow!! you're like bait to that "bird" (what they call mosquit. in MN the state bird). I hate them!! My dad was a type 1 diabetic and was always very popular w. mosquitoes. He thought it was his higher blood sugar that drew them. Me too, unfortuntely. They leave dh alone (we joke it's b/c he's not sweet). Deet is def your friend. Hope you recover quickly!!!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

My update---apple day today!! Not happy about it because it means I have been at the same weight for 5 days. How frustrating is that??!! So apples it is for me!! I have already had 1 cup of coffee and will try to get in my 2nd before noon. I have to get in some water by then too. Then it will be apples from noon til nighttime.

Have a great day everyone!!! I am off to the dentist for my regular cleaning. Hope it is a good one!

on the stall. on an apple day. Love apples!! I haven't done one (yet) but decided if I stall this round I will do it. Hope the dentist went well.

Originally Posted by Chouter

Good morning, everyone!

Things are a bit better on the scale today, I was down nearly 2 lbs.!! Now this is the hcg I know and love. YAY! Still haven't lost all my load weight yet, but hopefully in a couple of days I'll be there.

Have a great day!

Starting weight: 169.1
After loading: 172.8 (+ 3.7)
VLCD #1 - 172.2 (- .6)
VLCD #2 - 170.3 (-1.9)

Now you're cooking!! WTG!! KUTGW!!!

Originally Posted by moonriver

First VLCD today for me. I gained 20 back of my original 50 lost...but I ate junk food like no one's business for two months...my fault entirely. Note to self...food does not lessen stress or make problems go away.

Am just getting over bronchitis too...feeling fat and blah...but really hopeful with the HCG to recover the skinny and move on.

Going to get a much needed haircut and highlight today. Here's to a good start to a new round!

back!! Sorry for the sickness, but woo-hoo for the new hairdo. I agree, pics are welcome.

Originally Posted by Berta48

Good Morning Ladies
Today is my second VLC day with no HCG and I still have no hunger is that for real?
I am also down one lb today making for a total so far of 6 lbs. and I have two more days to eat vlc..... well actually tomorrow is my 3rd day BUT... I want to do Thurs vlc also as we leave Friday for vacation.


I am wondering when I return IF I do go back to PH2 do I have to go a complete 23day round? I am asking because I accidentally knocked the vial over the other day a some spilled out. I do not know how much... so I will not know how many days I have left in it? So AGAIN I am not certain what the best route would be to take. Go to PH3 or try for another 23days PH2 Decisions.... decisions I really would like to loose some more weight before going to PH3 for three weeks and PH4 for eight? That's a long time. I wouldn't mind if I stabelize this time and lose weight in
PH4. So I will see how Low Carb eating or Judddd does for me. I prefer JUDDD as of now but again I will have to see how I feel when I get back.

We can do this ladies.... WE CAN!!

Like the others have said, after the interruption you dont' need to do 21 more days. You can go as long as you feel like it. Or until your hcg runs out . It's nice to have options . You'll make the right choice and do well with whichever route you take.

Originally Posted by christyb

I hope everyone I missed is doing well!

I went to the doc this morning and they have shut me down. I was starting to lose some lean mass instead of fat. That combined with my hunger they feel is a sign my body is processing the hcg too well and it's time to give it a break. I am grateful that someone who knows more than me gets to make the decision! If I were doing this on my own I think I would be trying to push through and get to 40 days. And if I wouldn't know what it was doing to my body. So my weight this morning was 250. Is that my LDW? Or is tomorrow's weight LDW? I had already done today's shot, so tomorrow will be the first of my 3 days.

So I've lost 22 pounds, 13 of which were pure FAT!! I am looking forward to P3 but am a little nervous. I've done low carb before which is really similar. What I'm trying to focus on is understanding true hunger. I've been watching the Weight Loss Apocalypse videos and I ordered the book yesterday. I really think if I do it right HCG can change my life permanently. I just need to do a lot of fixing what is broken, including my hunger cues.

I have been watching a lot of hcg videos on You Tube. There is so much inspiration out there!

Have a great day, everyone!!

Those are great losses!! WTG!! And I 100% agree. It's so nice to have someone else make that decision for you. I've learned to trust my body more. When it's fully depleted, hungry and run down, that's my signal to stop. I hope to make it 4 weeks, but we'll see. I can't imagine doing 40 days.

Originally Posted by Arctic_Mama

I'm down another 1.2 pounds today to hit 164.6. This is going to stop soon but man I'm enjoying it while it happens . It's like testing the Stall Fairies to see when they'll strike me down

I also have some nice pictures to share from my last P3. I weighed two pounds more in the 'after' picture on the right than the 'before' on the left, but am visibly smaller and more firm. All I did was maintain and do TTap for seven weeks. Can I get a shout out for the magic that is TTap?.

Wow!! Nice losses, btw, and all new territory!! Woohoo!! That stall fairy is not welcome here either. And thank you for sharing your pictures. So good to have that visual reminder that exercise and fitness overrules the scale!! Woohoo!! you look great!!

Originally Posted by cocoapeanut

I'm not on P2 right now, sorry that I lurk in the shadows! Hugs to everyone!

So good to see you!! How's LA? How's P3? Are you settling in? Hope your new job and life out there are going swimmingly!!

Tameka-you're doing well. Keep plugging away and you'll be in virgin territory soon!!

I think that's almost everyone .

VLCD6 today and I'm down another lb overnight!! Even with a workout! Still feeling good. I'm glad I can still workout a bit and it not kill the scale. I did weights too . Took dh and dd(12) to workout too. I'd really like it to be a habit for all of us, esp. dd. If she can grow up always knowing about healthy eating and exercise as being "normal" I really hope it'll just be a natural part of her life. I was always obese and mostly sedentary. I didn't want to try new things (rollerblading, surfing, etc) and would prefer a movie and dinner. I'd like our family to be active and stay that way. A hiking or camping vacation is normal for us. Our girls are up for crazy hikes (like The Narrows in Zion Nat'l Park this May-hiking in the freezing Virgin River). I hope we can all stay active. I'm loving it!

Have a great day ladies. One day at a time.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Woohoo for hip bones!! I totally remember in the shower when I "discovered" mine!! It was a happy moment to be sure!!! Enjoy that feeling and celebrate your success (shopping comes to mind!!). Don't rest, coast or sabotage yourself. I tend to get scared and feel vulnerable as I lose weight. I often conciously overeat after success to reward myself or compensate for the previous deprivation. I just share my experience w. you as a caution. You remind me of me, for some reason. I'm so happy for you. KUTGW!!



Allergic to mosquitoes and living in Alaska in the summertime? Wow!! you're like bait to that "bird" (what they call mosquit. in MN the state bird). I hate them!! My dad was a type 1 diabetic and was always very popular w. mosquitoes. He thought it was his higher blood sugar that drew them. Me too, unfortuntely. They leave dh alone (we joke it's b/c he's not sweet). Deet is def your friend. Hope you recover quickly!!!


on the stall. on an apple day. Love apples!! I haven't done one (yet) but decided if I stall this round I will do it. Hope the dentist went well.


Now you're cooking!! WTG!! KUTGW!!!


back!! Sorry for the sickness, but woo-hoo for the new hairdo. I agree, pics are welcome.


Like the others have said, after the interruption you dont' need to do 21 more days. You can go as long as you feel like it. Or until your hcg runs out . It's nice to have options . You'll make the right choice and do well with whichever route you take.



Those are great losses!! WTG!! And I 100% agree. It's so nice to have someone else make that decision for you. I've learned to trust my body more. When it's fully depleted, hungry and run down, that's my signal to stop. I hope to make it 4 weeks, but we'll see. I can't imagine doing 40 days.


Wow!! Nice losses, btw, and all new territory!! Woohoo!! That stall fairy is not welcome here either. And thank you for sharing your pictures. So good to have that visual reminder that exercise and fitness overrules the scale!! Woohoo!! you look great!!



So good to see you!! How's LA? How's P3? Are you settling in? Hope your new job and life out there are going swimmingly!!

Tameka-you're doing well. Keep plugging away and you'll be in virgin territory soon!!

I think that's almost everyone .

VLCD6 today and I'm down another lb overnight!! Even with a workout! Still feeling good. I'm glad I can still workout a bit and it not kill the scale. I did weights too . Took dh and dd(12) to workout too. I'd really like it to be a habit for all of us, esp. dd. If she can grow up always knowing about healthy eating and exercise as being "normal" I really hope it'll just be a natural part of her life. I was always obese and mostly sedentary. I didn't want to try new things (rollerblading, surfing, etc) and would prefer a movie and dinner. I'd like our family to be active and stay that way. A hiking or camping vacation is normal for us. Our girls are up for crazy hikes (like The Narrows in Zion Nat'l Park this May-hiking in the freezing Virgin River). I hope we can all stay active. I'm loving it!

Have a great day ladies. One day at a time.

Julie
What is a hip bone Maybe one day I will find out

AND YES it is great to have these options! I am going to try eating low carb while away. I love meat so I will stick with meat and veggies and butter let's not forget the whipping cream and cream cheese OH MY!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by llanx

Hi, Taryl. Thanks for the reminder. Yeah, I did eat that much meat yesterday for lunch. I know I should not, but the hunger got the best of me I ate only salad for dinner yesterday to keep the calories under 500. So yesterday was not my typical P2 days.

I am upping my pellet today to see if the hunger would be better.

Everything I have heard about pellets is less is better. What are you dosing at now? I am doing 3 pellets 3 times a day. I have heard that if people switch their dose it is much better at 3/2/3. I would try that first to see if that works. I don't suggest upping the dose at all.

[Arctic_Mama]

Originally Posted by llanx

Hi, Taryl. Thanks for the reminder. Yeah, I did eat that much meat yesterday for lunch. I know I should not, but the hunger got the best of me I ate only salad for dinner yesterday to keep the calories under 500. So yesterday was not my typical P2 days.

I am upping my pellet today to see if the hunger would be better.

Actually lowering your pellets may help more, too many can cause hunger from what I have heard. When hunger is an issue with the rX hCG, the advice is always to LOWER the dose and that sometimes takes care of it.

[Arctic_Mama]

Excellent progress, Julie! Isn't it SO nice to see the scale move quickly?

[Arctic_Mama]

Berta, if you were getting trapeze workouts I think your spell checker corrected it before you pressed the return key. Google will send you 'trap workouts' instead, but you must click the link to view 'TTap' workouts instead. It's in blue at the top of the page.

Or hey, here an easier idea. Google 'Teresa Tapp' instead. The first link is to the main TTap site.

[manders]

Originally Posted by temekayoung

Good morning ladies!!!! I am down 1.6 lbs today,only .04lbs away from where i was before my potato incident!! Im happy with that. Im glad i got back on plan. I think im going 40 days, maybe i cab lose at least 30 lbs this round. Happy releases!!

Taryl-sorry about rhe mosquito bites :-(

"the potato incident" totally made me giggle! you're getting back on track! I'm really happy for you.

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Woohoo for hip bones!! I totally remember in the shower when I "discovered" mine!! It was a happy moment to be sure!!! Enjoy that feeling and celebrate your success (shopping comes to mind!!). Don't rest, coast or sabotage yourself. I tend to get scared and feel vulnerable as I lose weight. I often conciously overeat after success to reward myself or compensate for the previous deprivation. I just share my experience w. you as a caution. You remind me of me, for some reason. I'm so happy for you. KUTGW!!

Yay for hip bones! lol

This morning when I weighed myself it said 184. I almost fell off the scale!!!! I weighed myself again and it said 185. So I'm going with the second one. Which is still 1.4 less than yesterday.

My TOM is finally leaving, so I think that PLUS the fact that I've been having almost no soda and I've been drinking lots and lots of water is the key here. So it's day 17 today and I've lost 10 pounds, although I'm only 3 below my preload weight. Once I hit 182, I'll have lost 50 pounds. :jump joy:

I think I will die of shock (hopefully not) when I get to 179. I haven't been in the 170's since I was... 13?

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Originally Posted by manders

"the potato incident" totally made me giggle! you're getting back on track! I'm really happy for you.



Yay for hip bones! lol

This morning when I weighed myself it said 184. I almost fell off the scale!!!! I weighed myself again and it said 185. So I'm going with the second one. Which is still 1.4 less than yesterday.

My TOM is finally leaving, so I think that PLUS the fact that I've been having almost no soda and I've been drinking lots and lots of water is the key here. So it's day 17 today and I've lost 10 pounds, although I'm only 3 below my preload weight. Once I hit 182, I'll have lost 50 pounds. :jump joy:

I think I will die of shock (hopefully not) when I get to 179. I haven't been in the 170's since I was... 13?

Awwww...WONDERFUL news!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Glad to hear you sounding so upbeat!!!