P3~P4 Simeon's Week of August 20th

[Fat Eddie]

Originally Posted by cocoapeanut

I've been wanting chocolate for forever!! But not cause of stress or anger. I just like chocolate

Don't eat emotionally! Find other outlets - try going for a walk, blasting your favorite music, or cleaning (if you're weird like me, lol!) Eating out of anger or sadness never cures the feeling and makes you feel worse about yourself in the end. Plus you're on P2 so you'll likely be extra upset with yourself for giving in.

If you're mad at someone, take it out on them! Don't take it out on yourself by eating a bag of candy. You deserve better.

Cocoa thanks you motivated me to do my night walk!

[cocoapeanut]

Glad I could help, y'all!

[julieboolie]

Cocoa-remind me of that when I'm back in P2!!! Hopefully by Sept. 9 it'll be a bit cooler here so I can go outside to distract me!!

No too hungry. Trying to eat less today. That seems like a simple thing, yet I just don't do it. Maybe I'll try a JUDDD type thing for a bit. We'll see. I'm not unhappy, but still need to lose a bit. Sigh.

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Hi guys, just saying hello from p2 land... I will be joining you Thursday I'm wrapping it up one day sooner... but just in time for a 26 day total.

So I finally realized why I was always gaining 2 lbs right out of the gate... it was because I was counting the 72 hours incorrectly!!!!

If I did my last dose on Monday at 7am I would start eating p3 Weds morning and thats actually only 48 hours!!!! How could I have miscalculated that?
I have been subjecting myself to being at the top of my window right out of the gate and then leading to CD after CD!

So, if my last dose is Sunday then Weds morning should be okay right? (im on injections) ugh!!!

If your last dose is Sunday, then I think you are right--72 hours later is Wednesday morning. (Sunday to Monday--24 hours, Monday to Tuesday--48 hours, Tuesday to Wednesday--72 hours).

Originally Posted by Berta48

72 hours is three days!

Huh?

Originally Posted by julieboolie

So if her last dose is Mon morning, wouldn't that be Thurs. morning for P3? 72 hours from Mon morning is Thurs. morning, right?

I'm actually toying with doing another round of Hcg. I'm thrilled to be here in the 140's, but still pretty well insulated . I have half a bottle of pellets and several days worth of frozen P2 meals still in the freezer. Dh will be away for half of it, which is usually a big challenge for me. It would give me enough time to do 3 full weeks of P3 and 3.5 weeks of P4 before my bid trip to Ca. I'm not excited at the thought of P2, and really thought I'd be happy enough just to be in the 140's. But, when I'm in a bathing suit I'm painfully aware that I really do have lots of abnormal fat to lose. As the longer break btw rounds is really for Rx immunity issues, I may just bite the bullet. Not sure. Just mulling thus far. We'll see. I really hate P2, but this window is perfect timing. Hmmm.

Her last dose is Sunday so I think Wednesday is correct.

Ah Julie, P2 beckons, eh? Can we never be happy? I so feel ya, girl! (Says the girl in her THIRD trying-to-get-to-goal round... )

[julieboolie]

Shelby-yep, you understand! But the other side of that coin is "I really don't want to" . I'm dabbling in other ways to lose a bit, it's only 10lbs, how hard can that be? . Truthfully, after a round, the idea of restricting calories is very unappealing. I wonder if I am "healthy" enough to lose some w.o. hcg? I may dabble at that a bit the next week or so and if it's a no-go, then do a vanity round. I think all our confusion on Lara's post was she said she'll take her last dose Monday morning. Maybe her previous post said Sunday?

Down to my window today, barely. Didn't do a CD, accepting they're not too effective for me anymore. I'm ok w/ that, although I like the idea of a "magic fix it all" day. I am going to "attempt" to reduce my overall calories as I'm pretty stable and in P4 now. I won't keep them low every day, as I don't want to train my body to survive on low cals. But, if I can whittle off some weight w.o. doing another round, I'd prefer that approach. 10lbs in 3 weeks of VLC, plus the 6 weeks of stabilzation, means 10lbs in 9 weeks. Can I lose a lb a week eating a different way? I haven't tried since getting to this weight and place, so I think maybe I will try that? I'm always experimenting!!

[temekayoung]

Originally Posted by Reddy

YAY Tameka, so glad you're finding a balance and maintaining!!! Enjoy it!

I am .2 BELOW my window this morning. So 2.2 under LIW!

NO idea how this is happening but I'll take it since I'm going to be starting in with some carbs tonight. I'll try and be good this weekend but it's nice to have 4lbs of wiggle room.

I honestly have had NO appetite this week. Not sure if it's due to the stress I've been under or if it's HCG related. I haven't taken the raspberry keytones all week b/c I haven't needed to. I honestly think I've been too busy to eat. It's interesting since in the past I was always a stress eater. I always WISHED I was one of those people who doesnt eat under stress!

Either way, I wanted to check in since I"m not sure how much I'll be online for the next few days. MIL and my Sister come in this evening and then Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Grandma, and my parents tomorrow. Tomorrow is LO's Bday and his party is Saturday. Send good vibes that the Hurricane stays away from us so we can have nice weather!!

Hope everyone is doing great and maintaining well!

Thanks Reddy. Im trying i can't wait for P2.

[temekayoung]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Reddy- you're making me want to drink some wine!! I'm glad you're down! Enjoy your weekend and the room on the scale! Great job!

Dbunny-have a great time and don't sweat the scale. You can fix it later!

Tameka- doing well! Good for you!

I'm at the top ofmu window, but finally back in! TOM is here a bit eary and I went back to the gym yesterday (finally.m). I'm ok w/ it. Planning to be lower tomorrow. We'll see if my body will comply .

Thanks julieboolie!! I have a question about TOM. He is planning to visit in a couple of days and im already cramping and bloated. Im also UP 2 LBS!!! Should i do a correction day??? Or wait until after its over it only lasts about 3 days???

[temekayoung]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Tameka
I have wondered where you were and how you were doing. Did you realize on PH3 we are not to eat starches or sugars? Which means no bread, potatoes etc? I guess it is your diet and you are allowed to do whatever you want to.... but just thought you might like to know

KUTGW

Hi Berta Im here. I know im not supposed to eat those things on P3. Its not often only a couple of times, except for the cocoa almonds i looove those. Thanks for looking out for me though!!!

[temekayoung]

Originally Posted by manders

Hmmm, I'm not sure I would be eating any sort of grain. But I'm happy to hear that you're maintaining! when are you joining us for another P2? I don't remember what you said.



Woohooo! 4lb window is great. Sending good vibes!



TOM is so rude sometimes. There's a new brand of wine out that's really low-carb and low-cal. not sure if I can post the name on here.



BERTA!!! How's your hubby?

Hi Manders!! I cut out the grain but kept the almonds!! I start back on
P2 on Sept.14th. I can't wait. I actually miss it, weird huh??!! How's life going?? Is this your last P2?? Cuz from that pic you posted you look awesome!!!

[julieboolie]

Tameka-I'd do a CD, even if it's from TOM coming. If it works, and TOM leaves, then you'll be down even further. I bumped up a bit from TOM too, but am back down a bit today. If you're going back for another round right after P3 you'll want to stick this weight so you don't waste time re-losing.

Went shopping. Got several tops (had a store credit at Eddie Bauer and Kohl's cash to use). Size S in misses or M in Jr's? Really? Woo-hoo!! Now, if only the bottom half would catch up. Definitely better, but there's more to lose. Maybe 1 more round?

[Berta48]

Hello EVERYONE!!
Just popping in to say hello .I am still in my LDW and will be going back to PH3 on Mon Sept3 unless I change my mind again.I will have been on PH3 4 weeks by then.Well take care... my birthday is tomorrow another year older but not certain how much wiser

[temekayoung]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Hello EVERYONE!!
Just popping in to say hello .I am still in my LDW and will be going back to PH3 on Mon Sept3 unless I change my mind again.I will have been on PH3 4 weeks by then.Well take care... my birthday is tomorrow another year older but not certain how much wiser

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BERTA!!! I hope you get everything you wish for!!!! Many Blessings!!!

[temekayoung]

Originally Posted by julieboolie

Tameka-I'd do a CD, even if it's from TOM coming. If it works, and TOM leaves, then you'll be down even further. I bumped up a bit from TOM too, but am back down a bit today. If you're going back for another round right after P3 you'll want to stick this weight so you don't waste time re-losing.

Went shopping. Got several tops (had a store credit at Eddie Bauer and Kohl's cash to use). Size S in misses or M in Jr's? Really? Woo-hoo!! Now, if only the bottom half would catch up. Definitely better, but there's more to lose. Maybe 1 more round?

Julieboolie- im doing a steak today tomorrow. Thanks for the help!!

[julieboolie]

Tameka-you're welcome! Hope it works well for you!!

Berta- I hope you have a great birthday and enjoy yourself!! You've given yourself the best gift!! Health and vitality!! WTG!!

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Hello EVERYONE!!
Just popping in to say hello .I am still in my LDW and will be going back to PH3 on Mon Sept3 unless I change my mind again.I will have been on PH3 4 weeks by then.Well take care... my birthday is tomorrow another year older but not certain how much wiser

Hey sweet lady!!! You are doing AWESOME!!!!!!

[julieboolie]

Quiet here lately. I'm up 0.4 but pretty sore from exercising yesterday. All good . Hope you have a blessed Sunday all!!

PS-if you want some inspiration, pop over to the All Phases thread and see Jeanette's before/after update fro her 80lbs lost. Simply amazing!!

[Reddy]

Ugh... I am torn. I ate soooo poorly this weekend.I must have had 5 or more cupcakes, tons of bread and chips and just carb overload. I feel SICK. But of course it also puts me in that place where the carbs make me want to eat more and more. I got my package of HCG and am debating letting this be loading and starting this week. BUT there are a few buts.

First is that I've only been in P4 for a few days, and I know you're supposed to do P4 for 3 weeks.

Other things is that there are a few things coming up that I see myself wanting to eat for. So schedule wise I should probably wait until Mid September but I feel so fat and bloated.

Saw a few pics from this weekend and on one hand, i think I look alright but then there is another part of me that wishes I was thinner. Esp in the mid section.

Ugh. All I know is that I'm dreading the scale and would put money on it that I'm up at LEAST 4lbs and quite possibly out of my window!!

[manders]

Originally Posted by Reddy

Ugh... I am torn. I ate soooo poorly this weekend.I must have had 5 or more cupcakes, tons of bread and chips and just carb overload. I feel SICK. But of course it also puts me in that place where the carbs make me want to eat more and more. I got my package of HCG and am debating letting this be loading and starting this week. BUT there are a few buts.

First is that I've only been in P4 for a few days, and I know you're supposed to do P4 for 3 weeks.

Other things is that there are a few things coming up that I see myself wanting to eat for. So schedule wise I should probably wait until Mid September but I feel so fat and bloated.

Saw a few pics from this weekend and on one hand, i think I look alright but then there is another part of me that wishes I was thinner. Esp in the mid section.

Ugh. All I know is that I'm dreading the scale and would put money on it that I'm up at LEAST 4lbs and quite possibly out of my window!!

It happens doll. We all have those days. I ate horribly all weekend and I'm up 3 pounds. Even though I'm "technically" in P2, I did a correction day today. Partly because I woke up at 1pm and was like well I might as well and partly because I just didn't want to eat at all.

You have to ask yourself whether you feel better being thin, or eating bad food.

[manders]

Originally Posted by temekayoung

Hi Manders!! I cut out the grain but kept the almonds!! I start back on
P2 on Sept.14th. I can't wait. I actually miss it, weird huh??!! How's life going?? Is this your last P2?? Cuz from that pic you posted you look awesome!!!

Oh, it's good. I have 14 days left before vacation. I don't think it's my last P2. I think to everyone else I look good, but I'm still technically about 40 pounds away from my goal weight. The more weight I lose, the more I see that even though I'm tall, I do have a small frame so I still have quite a bit of fat on me that I want gone.

[Berta48]

Thank you to everyone for the sweet Birthday wishes.
It has been a good day.Wonderful church service this morning and DH and 12 friends took me out for lunch after chruch to the Lake. GRRRReat restaurant!
So ate off plan had my 1st baked potatoe since April boy was it ever good.
Next Monday I am back on Ph2. I do not know where I will be with my weight in the morning after eating out I may have to do my first CD this round. But if I do it was so worth it!!!

[Reddy]

Berta it was your Bday? I didn't know! Happy Bday to you! Mine was yesterday!

Meanders thanks... I know it's ok and I'll come back around I just hate how eating like this makes me feel.

[LaraSuzz]

Hello friends, I'm in P3!!!!! woo hoo!!! I closed out at 25lbs down and 17 inches lost. I plan to stabilize for 2 weeks and then finish the remaining 3 weeks of September. I'm excited.

Happy birthdays to Reddy and Berta!!!

Eating an cheese omelet with pico de gallo and avocado along with iced coffee with heavy whipped cream splenda and raspberry Toriani. So good.

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Hello friends, I'm in P3!!!!! woo hoo!!! I closed out at 25lbs down and 17 inches lost. I plan to stabilize for 2 weeks and then finish the remaining 3 weeks of September. I'm excited.

Happy birthdays to Reddy and Berta!!!

Eating an cheese omelet with pico de gallo and avocado along with iced coffee with heavy whipped cream splenda and raspberry Toriani. So good.

WOW Lara...25 lbs. is fantastic!!!

[Reddy]

Wow Lara that's awesome! 25lbs?? How many days?

I can't wait to start my next round!

Welcome to p3! Enjoy it!

[hhcg_lowcarb]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Hello EVERYONE!!
Just popping in to say hello .I am still in my LDW and will be going back to PH3 on Mon Sept3 unless I change my mind again.I will have been on PH3 4 weeks by then.Well take care... my birthday is tomorrow another year older but not certain how much wiser

Happy belated Birthday Berta! I hope you had a great one!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by Reddy

Berta it was your Bday? I didn't know! Happy Bday to you! Mine was yesterday!

Meanders thanks... I know it's ok and I'll come back around I just hate how eating like this makes me feel.

THANK YOU REDDY.... AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TOO!!!!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by hhcg_lowcarb

Happy belated Birthday Berta! I hope you had a great one!

Thanks!! Yes it was a wonderful day!!!

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Hello friends, I'm in P3!!!!! woo hoo!!! I closed out at 25lbs down and 17 inches lost. I plan to stabilize for 2 weeks and then finish the remaining 3 weeks of September. I'm excited.

Happy birthdays to Reddy and Berta!!!

Eating an cheese omelet with pico de gallo and avocado along with iced coffee with heavy whipped cream splenda and raspberry Toriani. So good.

Thank you too Lara Suzz!!!

[hhcg_lowcarb]

Originally Posted by LaraSuzz

Hello friends, I'm in P3!!!!! woo hoo!!! I closed out at 25lbs down and 17 inches lost. I plan to stabilize for 2 weeks and then finish the remaining 3 weeks of September. I'm excited.

Happy birthdays to Reddy and Berta!!!

Eating an cheese omelet with pico de gallo and avocado along with iced coffee with heavy whipped cream splenda and raspberry Toriani. So good.

25lbs gone? You did amazing on this round!!! If lost that many lbs from where I am now, I would be under my goal and dancing on the scale The most I lost since starting hhcg was 19lbs in about 1 month (that was on my first round).

Congrats for the great loss Lara

[hhcg_lowcarb]

Originally Posted by Reddy

Wow Lara that's awesome! 25lbs?? How many days?

I can't wait to start my next round!

Welcome to p3! Enjoy it!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Reddy!!!!!

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by hhcg_lowcarb

25lbs gone? You did amazing on this round!!! If lost that many lbs from where I am now, I would be under my goal and dancing on the scale The most I lost since starting hhcg was 19lbs in about 1 month (that was on my first round).

Congrats for the great loss Lara

Yes dancing on the scale if I
Lost 25lbs!

Thanks for the bday wishes!