P2 Simeon's Protocol Week of 7/16

[Lildrew]

Originally Posted by Reddy

So sad. Followed protocol yesterday but I'm up .4 today!!

I did get my period yesterday so that could be it but I'm wondering If I may be having issues with tomatoes bc looking at my journal I'm noticing that to be the common thread to my problem days on the scale! Am I going to continue to gain while on my period? Should I stop HCG while on it? Don't know what to do!

Reddy, are you hHCH or HCG? If you are on hHCG then you definitely shouldn't stop taking it. I am not sure about HCG. Sometimes little gains will happen. Just go with the flow, and I am sure it will be right back off tomorrow!

[Lildrew]

Down 2.2 this morning!!

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by Lildrew

Down 2.2 this morning!!

Originally Posted by Lildrew

Reddy, are you hHCH or HCG? If you are on hHCG then you definitely shouldn't stop taking it. I am not sure about HCG. Sometimes little gains will happen. Just go with the flow, and I am sure it will be right back off tomorrow!

HCG. Injections. I was told some people stop and some stay on it. I think I'll stay on bc I don't know what would happen if I stop. Not sure I want to find out. Also my period typically lasts 8 days! What is Hhcg! Is that homeopathic?

Congrats on your loss! 2 great days in a row! What's
Your secret?

[julieboolie]

Originally Posted by Reddy

So sad. Followed protocol yesterday but I'm up .4 today!!

I did get my period yesterday so that could be it but I'm wondering If I may be having issues with tomatoes bc looking at my journal I'm noticing that to be the common thread to my problem days on the scale! Am I going to continue to gain while on my period? Should I stop HCG while on it? Don't know what to do!

I'm right there with you. We'll have days that the scale will fluctuate w/o reason. Hang in there, stick to protocol, and you'll be down again soon. Don't quit, cheat or stop dosing. Just ride it like a wave.

Originally Posted by misslatte

155 today! YEAH!!

moonriver - congrats on the -1.4!! You're doing wonderful so far!

How is everyone's weigh in this mornin?

There was a big shooting out here at a movie theater and lots of folks were injured - please send some happy thoughts!

Dh was just talking about that. 14 people killed and they're still looking for the guy? How awful. I'll be praying! on goalllllll!!! WTG!!

Moonriver-Congratulations to you!! WTG!! Yeah for a good round!!

Originally Posted by Lildrew

Down 2.2 this morning!!

Woohoo!! You're losing great!! Enjoy it GF!!

Happy-that's great you're down after a cheat!! Woo-hoo!! Go with it!!

I STS today, but that's ok!! I've been down every day and knew eventually it would stall. I even felt kinda' "fatter" yesterday for some reason. I hope that feeling doesn't stick around. I've got at least another week until P3 starts. We'll see. I'm happy enough just to be back in the 140's, but was hoping/dreaming of getting lower in the 140's before this round is over. We'll see.

Hang in there. The weekend is here, with all of it's temptations!! I wish I could lock myself in my house all weekend and avoid all the social dining pressure!! But, that's not real life, and I need to practice my self control. I'll look at it like a test. Can I stay true? Yes I can!!

[dbunny]

Good day!

Way to go Miss Latte! You are at my ultimate goal. I will have to do one more round after this to get there, though. Too many do overs After this round it will be within shot!

Down 1.5 to round out the total losses for the week at 4 pounds. Total loss is 18.5 in 15 days!

[julieboolie]

Another thing. I couldn't remember if I took my dose last night. I've been taking it right after dinner, but decided to wait and take it closer to bed time. But, I couldn't remember doing it, so I took my dose later than usual. I'm hungry today . I wonder if I overdosed a bit? No biggie. But just musing. I'll pay more attention today, and go back to my normal routine. Easier to remember.

[Melloyello]

TMI ALERT - Day one, loading. And I just got cramps...which means TOM arrived. Any reason to postpone doing protocol as normal? I know Dr. S had a theory that our bodies produce their own hcg during TOM. But now, we have discovered that isn't true.

Is there any reason to postpone the whole diet? Also, I use an IUD, so I have no signs to tell me when TOM is over. I would just have to guess.

Protocol says to wait until TOM is over to start a round...so I have to wait, right? Blarg!

[Melloyello]

And also..thanks for the warm welcome.
I'm still learning how to navigate my way around here!

But you guys sure are nice!
I look forward to learning from/with you.

[Nicole T]

Originally Posted by Lildrew

I am down 2.6 this morning!!! Woohoo! Very happy girl!

See, and you didn't even have to lose an arm to get there

[Lildrew]

Originally Posted by Reddy

HCG. Injections. I was told some people stop and some stay on it. I think I'll stay on bc I don't know what would happen if I stop. Not sure I want to find out. Also my period typically lasts 8 days! What is Hhcg! Is that homeopathic?

Congrats on your loss! 2 great days in a row! What's
Your secret?

My secret? I am only on day two of VLCD.... It will definitely slow down in the next few days, but I am enjoying it!

About the injection interruption...I am a big Protocol believer. I would go back to P&I and see what it says and follow it to a "T". I don't think you can go wrong with that. Whatever you decide, you will do great!

[Lildrew]

Originally Posted by Nicole T

See, and you didn't even have to lose an arm to get there

I am glad I held back!

[Lildrew]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Another thing. I couldn't remember if I took my dose last night. I've been taking it right after dinner, but decided to wait and take it closer to bed time. But, I couldn't remember doing it, so I took my dose later than usual. I'm hungry today . I wonder if I overdosed a bit? No biggie. But just musing. I'll pay more attention today, and go back to my normal routine. Easier to remember.

I hate it when that happens!!

As for me, I am upping my pellets today, to see if it helps with my hunger. Yesterday was LOADS (no pun intended ) better than the first day, but I will still had some hunger, so I am testing out 4/4/3 to see if that helps at all.

[dawnyama]

I dropped 1.2 today!!!! I am so excited. I was going to get the shrimp off the appetizer menu, but decided to go with steak. We went out to Longhorn's Steakhouse where they have a menu for 550 calories or under. I ordered the 8 oz steak (just cut in half and eat the 4 oz) had a side salad with fat free ranch and drank unsweet tea. It was great!!! I didn't have to cook and ended up losing big!!! Slowly but surely I will get to my goal. Probably not by next week when I stop this round, but am getting closer to it.

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I dropped 1.2 today!!!! I am so excited. I was going to get the shrimp off the appetizer menu, but decided to go with steak. We went out to Longhorn's Steakhouse where they have a menu for 550 calories or under. I ordered the 8 oz steak (just cut in half and eat the 4 oz) had a side salad with fat free ranch and drank unsweet tea. It was great!!! I didn't have to cook and ended up losing big!!! Slowly but surely I will get to my goal. Probably not by next week when I stop this round, but am getting closer to it.

That's awesome!! Way to go and Happy Anniversary!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Melloyello

TMI ALERT - Day one, loading. And I just got cramps...which means TOM arrived. Any reason to postpone doing protocol as normal? I know Dr. S had a theory that our bodies produce their own hcg during TOM. But now, we have discovered that isn't true.

Is there any reason to postpone the whole diet? Also, I use an IUD, so I have no signs to tell me when TOM is over. I would just have to guess.

Protocol says to wait until TOM is over to start a round...so I have to wait, right? Blarg!

You can continue on. I know of several women who have no idea when their TOM is and they have the same issues you are having. So you can either continue on or stop. Your choice. Just know that during TOM you may not have as great a loss as when you are not on TOM. But you can continue on!!! Good luck!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Another thing. I couldn't remember if I took my dose last night. I've been taking it right after dinner, but decided to wait and take it closer to bed time. But, I couldn't remember doing it, so I took my dose later than usual. I'm hungry today . I wonder if I overdosed a bit? No biggie. But just musing. I'll pay more attention today, and go back to my normal routine. Easier to remember.

I've had that happen before too. My memory is not what it used to be for sure.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by dbunny

Good day!

Way to go Miss Latte! You are at my ultimate goal. I will have to do one more round after this to get there, though. Too many do overs After this round it will be within shot!

Down 1.5 to round out the total losses for the week at 4 pounds. Total loss is 18.5 in 15 days!

How fab is that You have done well!!!!

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

You can continue on. I know of several women who have no idea when their TOM is and they have the same issues you are having. So you can either continue on or stop. Your choice. Just know that during TOM you may not have as great a loss as when you are not on TOM. But you can continue on!!! Good luck!!

What would I do if I stopped? Continue to eat VLCD but just not take the shots? That's where I'm confused. Is the point of going off to save the HCG for when you can actually lose? I don't want to WASTE the HCG but I can't imagine how I'd do 500 cals without it after it's out of my system in a few days. Also, how do you go about going back on? No loading I'd assume so you just resume the HCG when it's over?

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Reddy

What would I do if I stopped? Continue to eat VLCD but just not take the shots? That's where I'm confused. Is the point of going off to save the HCG for when you can actually lose? I don't want to WASTE the HCG but I can't imagine how I'd do 500 cals without it after it's out of my system in a few days. Also, how do you go about going back on? No loading I'd assume so you just resume the HCG when it's over?

She is just starting and asked if she should put off the round til it was over. I wait until I am just over TOM before beginning a round. That is what I would do. However, some women do not know when TOM is coming each month, if they have one every month! They do the hcg and just continue on. That is what I am talking about. Stopping the diet now, or continuing on. I believe the poster is still loading!!!

However, if I began the hcg and was into the VLCDs I would NOT stop dosing. But that is me. I do the homeopathic and do not stop. I don't do the Rx. I have no experience with that. I would defer to others doing Rx to help you out on that.

Oh, I see I didn't even answer your biggest question. If you are on TOM and stop dosing--that is ALL that you do. Stop the doses. You still have to eat the 500 prescribed calories. You don't stop the diet, just the dose of hcg. HTH!

[julieboolie]

Dawn-that's the way to do it! Nice job, and well rewarded!!

[Nicole T]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

I dropped 1.2 today!!!! I am so excited. I was going to get the shrimp off the appetizer menu, but decided to go with steak. We went out to Longhorn's Steakhouse where they have a menu for 550 calories or under. I ordered the 8 oz steak (just cut in half and eat the 4 oz) had a side salad with fat free ranch and drank unsweet tea. It was great!!! I didn't have to cook and ended up losing big!!! Slowly but surely I will get to my goal. Probably not by next week when I stop this round, but am getting closer to it.

That's so great Dawn!! I had a victory last night when I didn't so much as touch my son's 10th birthday oreo cookie ice cream cake that I made him (with a brownie crust!!). I have to say that I was actually much more tempted by the 7 layer dip that someone else bought but that's because I'm a salty girl vs a sweet girl LOL

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Nicole T

That's so great Dawn!! I had a victory last night when I didn't so much as touch my son's 10th birthday oreo cookie ice cream cake that I made him (with a brownie crust!!). I have to say that I was actually much more tempted by the 7 layer dip that someone else bought but that's because I'm a salty girl vs a sweet girl LOL

Oh, I would have died and then caved in You are so brave, especially making it for him You deserve to drop 5 lbs for that one

[cocoapeanut]

Originally Posted by Nicole T

That's so great Dawn!! I had a victory last night when I didn't so much as touch my son's 10th birthday oreo cookie ice cream cake that I made him (with a brownie crust!!). I have to say that I was actually much more tempted by the 7 layer dip that someone else bought but that's because I'm a salty girl vs a sweet girl LOL

UM HOLD THE PHONE.

My birthday's in January.

[MissKaylaPaige]

Drop of 1.5 today, so a total of 4.5 pounds lost in 2 days.

I'm hungry, but it's not horrific.

I made myself a "dressing" out of vinegar, lemon and a splash of low sodium soy sauce, put it in a spray bottle and spritz it on some spinach, then sprinkle the leaves with paprika and eat them like that! I'm liking it.

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

She is just starting and asked if she should put off the round til it was over. I wait until I am just over TOM before beginning a round. That is what I would do. However, some women do not know when TOM is coming each month, if they have one every month! They do the hcg and just continue on. That is what I am talking about. Stopping the diet now, or continuing on. I believe the poster is still loading!!!

However, if I began the hcg and was into the VLCDs I would NOT stop dosing. But that is me. I do the homeopathic and do not stop. I don't do the Rx. I have no experience with that. I would defer to others doing Rx to help you out on that.

Oh, I see I didn't even answer your biggest question. If you are on TOM and stop dosing--that is ALL that you do. Stop the doses. You still have to eat the 500 prescribed calories. You don't stop the diet, just the dose of hcg. HTH!

Sorry! I was reading it quickly on my phone and thought you were saying that to me but now I realize it was directed at someone else. Next time I do this, I will definitely start right after my period and not before! I feel like I"m going to "give up" a few lbs this way b/c I'm not likely to lose much during my period which for me tends to last about a week. I'm not going to stop the HCG though. Just going to go through it.

On this note, maybe TMI but has anyone noticed a change in their flow during their period? Mine is usually super heavy on Day two and it's REALLY light today instead Guess I won't complain about that that though.

I also have not fully regulated my period since stopping breastfeeding 4months ago so who knows if it's even related to HCG or if my hormones are just still out of whack.

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by cocoapeanut

UM HOLD THE PHONE.

My birthday's in January.

LOL! Mines next month!!! I'm not normally a cake person but that made my mouth water!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Reddy

Sorry! I was reading it quickly on my phone and thought you were saying that to me but now I realize it was directed at someone else. Next time I do this, I will definitely start right after my period and not before! I feel like I"m going to "give up" a few lbs this way b/c I'm not likely to lose much during my period which for me tends to last about a week. I'm not going to stop the HCG though. Just going to go through it.

On this note, maybe TMI but has anyone noticed a change in their flow during their period? Mine is usually super heavy on Day two and it's REALLY light today instead Guess I won't complain about that that though.

I also have not fully regulated my period since stopping breastfeeding 4months ago so who knows if it's even related to HCG or if my hormones are just still out of whack.

The hcg makes your body go out of whack with TOM. It can be lighter, longer, shorter, heavier.....in other words, it can make your TOM very wacky!! So yes, it is the hcg.

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

The hcg makes your body go out of whack with TOM. It can be lighter, longer, shorter, heavier.....in other words, it can make your TOM very wacky!! So yes, it is the hcg.

Ah ok! At least I know that now. B/c I was suprised at how light it was. Maybe it will be shorter too? Wishful thinking?? lol

[christyb]

Originally Posted by Reddy

HCG. Injections. I was told some people stop and some stay on it. I think I'll stay on bc I don't know what would happen if I stop. Not sure I want to find out. Also my period typically lasts 8 days! What is Hhcg! Is that homeopathic?

Congrats on your loss! 2 great days in a row! What's
Your secret?

I did HCG injections and my doc had me continue the shots during my period. They said they never have their patients stop during TOM.

[christyb]

Originally Posted by MissKaylaPaige

Drop of 1.5 today, so a total of 4.5 pounds lost in 2 days.

I'm hungry, but it's not horrific.

I made myself a "dressing" out of vinegar, lemon and a splash of low sodium soy sauce, put it in a spray bottle and spritz it on some spinach, then sprinkle the leaves with paprika and eat them like that! I'm liking it.

I was hungry for a lot of the first week. It will get better! Hang in there!!