P2 Simeons Protocol week of 10/29

[shelbyla]

Just fyi, on the milk thing, directly from P&I...

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The Diet
The 500 Calorie diet is explained on the day of the second dose to those patients who will be preparing their own food, and it is most important that the person who will actually cook is present - the wife, the mother or the cook, as the case may be. Here in Italy patients are given the following diet sheet.
Breakfast:Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. Saccharin or other sweeteners may be used.
Lunch:
Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. S
1.
100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. The chicken breast must be removed raw from the bird.
2.
One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red
radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage.
3.
One breadstick (grissino) or one Melba toast.
4.
An apple or an orange or a handful of strawberries or one-half grapefruit.
Dinner :
The same four choices as lunch.
The juice of one lemon daily is allowed for all purposes. Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic, sweet basil, parsley, thyme, majoram, etc., may be used for seasoning, but no oil, butter or dressing.
Tea, coffee, plain water, or mineral water are the only drinks allowed, but they may be taken in any quantity and at all times.

[Jeanyyy]

Oops, didn't read far enough.. already answered

[pandora174]

R3P2D35 & down -08 to 133.2

[Sas]

WAY TO GO BARBARA!!! Awesome!

I'm still chuggin along...not back down to 156 yet. Soon I hope. back to my busy work week!

[pandora174]

Thanks Sas it feels amazing ! My size 8 pants are soo lose I had to buy some size 6 & the best part I had a check up today & the Dr was so positive & amazed at my weight loss. She deleted the morbidly obese diagnosis. I am having my blood work on Sat & she's going to check my thyroid & B12 levels since I told her my mood dramatically improves on the HCG.

Good luck & keep at it

[heahyou00]

Well today was day 40 for me, I am wondering if I mixed my HCG wrong, cause I still have a ton left and Im thinking the bottle should be empty or close to it Im gonna stay on it until a few days before Thanksgiving and then I have decided I am going to go on low carb till after the first of the year, I have a vacation planned in December, plus the holidays, I dont want to try and stick to protocal, it would be way to hard. I have a trip to Hawaii planned in June, so as long as I reach my goal by then I will be a happy girl!!

Glad to see your doing so well Barb! I will prob never make it in a size 6 ,but I am ok with that, I would be happy with an 8 or even 10 lol.


Kelly

[pandora174]

Originally Posted by heahyou00

Well today was day 40 for me, I am wondering if I mixed my HCG wrong, cause I still have a ton left and Im thinking the bottle should be empty or close to it Im gonna stay on it until a few days before Thanksgiving and then I have decided I am going to go on low carb till after the first of the year, I have a vacation planned in December, plus the holidays, I dont want to try and stick to protocal, it would be way to hard. I have a trip to Hawaii planned in June, so as long as I reach my goal by then I will be a happy girl!!

Glad to see your doing so well Barb! I will prob never make it in a size 6 ,but I am ok with that, I would be happy with an 8 or even 10 lol.


Kelly

never say never I've learned I started at 244.4 & I just first wanted to break 200, then 180, then 160 etc etc & I never ever thought I would get to 140 or lower & now I'm going to get to 130 & planning a Jan round to shape & get to 120 !! We're on vacation in Jan so I might use that to load...

Good Luck !!

[Sas]

Yea Kelly! Anything is possible. You can do it!!

Barb - It's kinda funny, but when I get to 140s I dread having to spend more $$ on pants!! I am at 157 today and my 8s are loose. I have to parties this weekend, a housewarming and baby shower. Drinking water ONLY!

[heahyou00]

I was down another pd this morning, one thing I have noticed is that I have not been hungry at all in the evenings the last 2 nights when I get home from work, very strange!! Im ok with not eating though, last night I made myself something and took a few bites and was like eww I dont want this lol.

170s here I come!! I hope to see them by the end of next week. Getting into my size 12s would be really nice Wonder if I can manage all of that before Thanksgiving lol, we shall see.



Kelly

[pandora174]

Morning ! down -.02 to 132.8 slow & steady but keeping on keeping on. I notice my smallest losses when I have tomato. Oh well going to give that a break until I' done. Happy Releases

[Sas]

I'm down to 155.5!

[pandora174]

Woo Hoo Sas Congrats !!

Ok I posted this on the other thread so here goes ! I'm still 89.9 % sure I'll be ending my round next Friday. BUT I had already decided after vacation to do another round & get to 120ish (I'm 5'4 small frame). So I started not looking forward to the loading part & that it was feeling almost like a justification to cheat kwim. SO that being said this has been the best round for me (mind wise) I am so upbeat & feeling so positive & focused on diet & health I keep kicking around in my head to just extend the round another 2 weeks & just see what happens. Not look for a specific number (though 125 would be awesome). I'm on hHCG so not worried about tolerance & I've read about people extending their rounds sooo..

That way I could be in P3/P4 for Christmas & vacation & no extra round in Jan. Just focus on exercise which I want to get the P90 for Christmas & start an exercise program. As to Thanksgiving I'm not craving anything & I'll just be rogue that day & have turkey & salad for my 2 meals. All I want is to cook for my family & buy our Christmas tree. I'm noticing as the rounds come & go my relationship with food keeps changing & I have almost none of the old cravings.

OK thoughts please

[shelbyla]

See my response on the other thread but in short...I say, GO FOR IT!

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by heahyou00

Glad to see your doing so well Barb! I will prob never make it in a size 6 ,but I am ok with that, I would be happy with an 8 or even 10 lol.


Kelly

Kelly, I agree with Pandora on this. I am 5'9 and started at 210 pounds and a tight size 16. I am now wearing anywhere from a 2 to a 6 and a LOT of juniors size 3's 5's and 7's. HCG makes it possible. Dare to dream!

[pandora174]

Dare to Dream !!! I love that down -1.4 to 131.4 on R3P2D38. Have a great Sunday Ladies & happy releases. Treating myself to some news boots (have a 30 % Bass outlet coupon burning a whole in my pocket)

[temekayoung]

Goodmorning everyone!!! Im down 1.6lbs today. A total of 28.4 lbs and 17.50 inches so far with 6 days left to P3. Im nervous but ready for turkey!!!! Keep up the great work.
Happy Releases!! B-)

[Sas]

Finally 155. Hoping to see a 154.something by tomorrow but not holding my breath.20121111_092056.jpg

[pandora174]

Originally Posted by Sas

Finally 155. Hoping to see a 154.something by tomorrow but not holding my breath.Attachment 47139

Yeii Sas I bet you will be 154 !!!

[MOMMYONAMISSION]

So is it true that you can eat cottage cheese on P2? If I can I know I will have an awesome week lol

[Felina]

Hey everyone, I still have to catch up on all of your posts but I'm just dropping in real quick to let you know how I'm doing.

This is the last day of my 12 day PI. I have to check my weight in the am, but I think I'm up about 9 lbs. I'm not really discouraged because its about what I expected and it was so worth it.

I'll be back on protocol tomorrow until Nov 28th then another PI because I'm going on a 7 day cruise Dec 1st. I know these things are totally screwing up my protocol and causing me to yoyo. That will be my last vacation for a while and I can officially get back on track after the cruise.

[pandora174]

Morning Ladies ! R3P2D39 & up +.02 to 131.6. I had a feeling since I've had 7consecutive days with losses but not too bad considering. I've decided to extend my round another 2 weeks until I get to whatever number I get too. Not stressing on 125 or 120. Whatever the number is I'll be happy !

For now since I'm basically at goal I'm sticking to protocol but adding back in exercise gradually. I did some kettle bell exercise yesterday which I loved and today will do the stationary bike for 20 min or so & some stretching. My last round I did exercise & it felt really good. So trying to get back to that. Thinking about Thanksgiving & deciding to give myself a small pass

Not to overeat but I have a plan which I hope won't back fire. I'm having a lunch Thanksgiving meal. So breakfast will be strawberries while I cook. Then turkey breast, 2 spoonfuls of casserole (not sure but probably corn), small serving of salad with acv dressing & 2 spoonfuls of pie. Treating myself to Coke Zero. After the meal taking everyone for a walk around the park & then back to the house. Dinner will likely be an apple and maybe another 3 or 4 oz of turkey breast (I've tried turkey breast & not gained so not too worried there). Hope I don't do too much damage but I'll be back on protocol the very next day & thought I'd share a little with my family on this day & since I'll have been cooking for 2 days in a row.

Happy Monday ladies ! Hopefully tomorrow I will be one step closer to 130

[pandora174]

Hiya !! R3P2D40 & down -.02 to 131.4. I really want to see 130 tomorrow. Lets see, staying positive, focused & it will happen

Happy Releases everyone !

[timsbeloved]

Down 1.2# this morning, bringing my weight to 192! I may actually make to 180's by the end of my round. That would be super-cool.

Pandora - You are such an inspiration. Your Thanksgiving meal plan looks like a winner. I will be on P3 for Thanksgiving but I am planning carefully. P2 is really hard. The hardest diet I ever been on, but learning to keep it off is the really hard part. Every round of P3 I learn more and more about what my body can tolerate without gaining. In a way, I find my new normal and how to maintain it. Anyway, I appreciate your posts. Keep up the hard work.

[pandora174]

Thanks timsbeloved that is so sweet ! I originally was going to just stick
100 % on Thanksgiving but I'll be cooking & darn I want to try my corn casserole & pie so the 2 spoonful rule should be good specially considering I'm past my 40 days ! I realize I sometimes have to give myself a little pass and not be so hard on myself. I already told my husband & son to prepare for a long walk to & from the park afterwards. I just heard my husband mumbling under his breath but I told him if he wants seconds he needs to do it

Today is R3P2D41 & up +.02 to 131.6 but yesterday TOM came & it is pretty bad. So that explains my last 3 days of same gain/loss. Hopefully once it's gone I'll start to lose again.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by MOMMYONAMISSION

So is it true that you can eat cottage cheese on P2? If I can I know I will have an awesome week lol

Yup!! You have to measure out your portion of it though, just like your meat. Dr S says we can have 100 grams in weight of the cottage cheese. I use 2% and love it!!! It has saved my sanity on P2 numerous times. Enjoy!!!

[pandora174]

Haven't posted in 2 days. I hate TOM it has set meback 1 week in losses yesterday I was up +.08 to 132.4 & today since it's almost gone but not quite I lost -.04 to 132.0. can't wait for the weekend. Nothing is more frustrating that being on P2 and sticking to protocol & not losing ! Oh well here's to a nice whoosh. Happy friday !!

[Crazy PreK Teacher]

Hi everyone

This is last dose day for me...and I weighed in at 176.0...only 1 pound away But, I am gonna to use tomorrow's weight as my final goal weight. I have decided to FF today, Saturday & Sunday. So hopefully I can squeeze 1 more pound out of that. My ultimate plan is to maintain through the holidays at 180 or below, giving me 5 lbs. which I hope & pray I don't need.

I had a hard time last night staying on program, picked at green beans & sweet potatoes...just mental, I guess...we've been pretty grumpy with each other, and I hate that as we hardly ever fight, we are so good for each other normally...been stressing over hubby's new job...it is really a "sucky" job, which he will finally get a first paycheck today for 1 1/2 days...but it's just for another 3-4 weeks when this semester of school is over...then he can apply at an HVAC company...no more school schedules to work around.

Anyhoo...have a wonderful weekend all!!!

[pandora174]

Originally Posted by Crazy PreK Teacher

Hi everyone

This is last dose day for me...and I weighed in at 176.0...only 1 pound away But, I am gonna to use tomorrow's weight as my final goal weight. I have decided to FF today, Saturday & Sunday. So hopefully I can squeeze 1 more pound out of that. My ultimate plan is to maintain through the holidays at 180 or below, giving me 5 lbs. which I hope & pray I don't need.

I had a hard time last night staying on program, picked at green beans & sweet potatoes...just mental, I guess...we've been pretty grumpy with each other, and I hate that as we hardly ever fight, we are so good for each other normally...been stressing over hubby's new job...it is really a "sucky" job, which he will finally get a first paycheck today for 1 1/2 days...but it's just for another 3-4 weeks when this semester of school is over...then he can apply at an HVAC company...no more school schedules to work around.

Anyhoo...have a wonderful weekend all!!!

Let us know how the FF goes for you. I have 2 more weeks which I hope I can get near 125 but I've told myself if I get stuck I can always do a FF to get to goal. Like to keep my options open

[heahyou00]

Good Morning everyone,
I was down a couple more pounds this morning, woohoo, getting close to the 170s which I am hoping to reach before Thanksgiving. Gonna give myself 1 cheat meal, which I know will set me back, but Im past my 40 days anyway. Im really happy with my results thus far. Down a total of 27 pds and I am down 2 pants sizes, gonna have to go clothes shopping before too long

Anyway, sounds like everyone is doing great, I know next week will be hard for many of us with all the yummy food that will be present! Stay strong for those of you who are not planning a cheat.



Kelly

[Jeanyyy]

Originally Posted by MOMMYONAMISSION

So is it true that you can eat cottage cheese on P2? If I can I know I will have an awesome week lol

Yes, Dr Simeons says skim milk cottage cheese is fine. 100 grams of it for a protein serving.

"In countries where cottage cheese made from skimmed milk is available 100 grams may occasionally be used instead of the meat, but no other cheeses are allowed."