Is it okay to started another round after only 3 weeks in P3?

Randi · 11-30-2012, 02:00 PM

My thoughts originally had been to end my first round after 40 days, do P3 for 3 weeks and then load again for R2 on New Years and the day after, however I keep getting conflicting advise as to wither or not I "should" or "can" do this.

Some advise would be helpful! Thanks

shelbyla · 11-30-2012, 03:34 PM

Per the original Pounds & Inches protocol, a six week break between your first round and your second round is required, 3 weeks of P3 and 3 weeks of P4.

THAT SAID, many people DO go back to P2 after P3--it's called "cycling". Some people have luck with it, some people do not and they find their second rounds ineffective with a lot of stalls or they have trouble stabilizing.

Of course you are welcome to do as you choose and we are here to support you either way but personally, I always recommend doing a FULL P3 and P4 for your first round, then, if you need subsequent rounds, you can consider cycling.

The other consideration for me is whether you are doing or planning to do prescription or homeopathic. I would be even MORE inclined to suggest the protocol breaks to avoid immunity if you are doing prescription hCG. Most people think immunity is less of an issue with the homeopathic.

HTH

Randi · 11-30-2012, 05:22 PM

Thank you for your advise. I am currently doing the homeopathic pellets from intermountain. I may have to reconsider my approach. I'm just in a hurry as most of us are to get this weight off, but if cycling will harm my success later on it's not worth it.

C'Marie · 11-30-2012, 09:50 PM

I "weigh in" on the cautious side as well. If you have a long way to go as I did, learning how to maintain in between and allowing your body to rest and recuperate between rounds is time well spent, IMHO. Lots goes on where we can't see, it's not just the scale. Lots of body processes and stress and strain in getting rid of that fat and the toxins it holds onto. Be good to yourself, whatever you decide.

11-30-2012, 02:00 PM	#1
Randi Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,789 Gallery: Randi Stats: 211.5/166.5/145 Start Date: hhcg 10/27/12	Is it okay to start another round after only 3 weeks in P3? My thoughts originally had been to end my first round after 40 days, do P3 for 3 weeks and then load again for R2 on New Years and the day after, however I keep getting conflicting advise as to wither or not I "should" or "can" do this. Some advise would be helpful! Thanks Last edited by Randi; 11-30-2012 at 02:12 PM..

11-30-2012, 03:34 PM	#2
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	Per the original Pounds & Inches protocol, a six week break between your first round and your second round is required, 3 weeks of P3 and 3 weeks of P4. THAT SAID, many people DO go back to P2 after P3--it's called "cycling". Some people have luck with it, some people do not and they find their second rounds ineffective with a lot of stalls or they have trouble stabilizing. Of course you are welcome to do as you choose and we are here to support you either way but personally, I always recommend doing a FULL P3 and P4 for your first round, then, if you need subsequent rounds, you can consider cycling. The other consideration for me is whether you are doing or planning to do prescription or homeopathic. I would be even MORE inclined to suggest the protocol breaks to avoid immunity if you are doing prescription hCG. Most people think immunity is less of an issue with the homeopathic. HTH __________________ Pre-hhCG cleanse (P1) - 01/03/2011, 12 days, 210 -> 200 hhCG round 1 - 01/15/2011, 32 days, drops, 10/10/10, 200 -> 175 hhCG round 2 - 04/15/2011, 38 days, drops & pellets, 10/4/10, 177 -> 154 hhCG round 3 - 01/03/2012, 23 days, pellets, 3/3/3, 157 -> 141 _hCG round 4 - 05/05/2012, 24 days, rx hCG, 125IU, 148 -> 136 _hCG round 5 - 08/11/2012, 26 days, rx hCG, 125IU, 159 -> 140

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11-30-2012, 05:22 PM	#3
Randi Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,789 Gallery: Randi Stats: 211.5/166.5/145 Start Date: hhcg 10/27/12	Thank you for your advise. I am currently doing the homeopathic pellets from intermountain. I may have to reconsider my approach. I'm just in a hurry as most of us are to get this weight off, but if cycling will harm my success later on it's not worth it.

11-30-2012, 09:50 PM	#4
C'Marie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,019 Gallery: C'Marie Stats: 270/down 110-ish/ goal 147 WOE: hCG Rx shots/JUDDD maintain Start Date: 1/4/2010 Now R9 P2	I "weigh in" on the cautious side as well. If you have a long way to go as I did, learning how to maintain in between and allowing your body to rest and recuperate between rounds is time well spent, IMHO. Lots goes on where we can't see, it's not just the scale. Lots of body processes and stress and strain in getting rid of that fat and the toxins it holds onto. Be good to yourself, whatever you decide.