P2 Simeons Protocol Month of January

[moonriver]

Originally Posted by Felina

Hi everyone, I'll be starting another round in about ten days.

I'm up from my lowest of 146. I'm currently 152.5. I'm not complaining though since I know it's the result of several planned and unplanned gluttonous vacations. It was totally worth it and thanks to hcg, I know how to get rid of it.

I'm eating low carb right now and I just can't lose unless my fat percentage is close to 80% or better. It gets a little boring trying to maintain that and occasionally I cave in and have some fruit. I just can't lose any weight when I do that.

I hope I will be able to get into the thirty's next round. I don't like to do a minimal round. I want to do at least 40 days especially since I will probably gain ten lbs loading. Once I'm in the losing mode, I want to keep it going.

Congrats on everyone's losses!! I'm just trying to maintain right now and will join you guys in ten days!!!

Thanks Felina! See you soon!

Originally Posted by pandora174

R4P2D5 & down -2.4 to 137.6. At least I can see the 130's again. Taking it one day at a time. It's a very hard round mentally when I am re-losing old weight vs new weight.

It is isn't it? I'm right there with you, but the alternative for me is keep gaining weight. Don't want to be doing that! So I shuffle along.

Originally Posted by dooy

Hang in there, Pandora! Hugs to you!

I've been kicking myself, too for gaining a ton of weight back but I'm now realizing I need every ounce of positive energy to just stay on plan for the day - heck, even the next meal!! I am going to learn from my past mistakes this time and educate myself on this "body" of mine and what it truly needs versus what my stinkin' thinkin' tells me it wants!

Down .2 this morning. and I will take it graciously and gratefully!

Wishing everyone well today!

Yep, me too! Hang in there.

Sorry to everyone else I missed, but I'm not very good at the personals.

I'm down 1.2 for a total of 8! Whoo hooo! Closing in on that pre Christmas weight...

[rocketmom]

Good morning everyone! Wow, everyone seems to be doing great! I am R4D4 and am down 5. Remarkably I did not gain on load days, so weird!! Not stellar, and I did have a uptick this morning, but I know that this is just not going to the bathroom which will hopefully be taken care of with a cup of smooth move tea this evening. My normal jeans which had been cutting me a bit in the waist, are now comforable so I know that I am getting rid of this bloated feeling.

I agree about having to re-lose the same pounds,it is a bit of a downer. But I just gotta say, while on our cruise, that chocolate martini I had in the lounge with my hubby on "formal" night was SO worth it! DH knew that I just loved those from our last cruise and he ordered it "for" me while I was freshening up in the ladies room. I was so touched, silly I know...It was like we were the couple in the cruise ads...it was just a great time. Sometimes I just have to let go and do something I normally would not do, like that martini. I will always have a piece of birthday cake on my birthday and will always have some treats at Christmas. I just have to monitor myself and not get out of control.

Have a great day!

[lemonmama]

LOVE all the positive thinking on this thread. I so so need it. I'm right there with you all re-losing the same pounds. It is easy for me to get discouraged. I just started TOM early for some bizarre reason, so that's giving me even more reason to get down. But I must keep it positive, or I will go over the P2 edge!

I usually gain 3-4 pounds with TOM, so I'm going to stay away from the scale for a few days. Just have to focus on getting through this meal...and then the next and not get too far ahead of myself!

Is it just me or when you are re-losing weight, does it feel like as soon as you start P2 again you should immediately be back in your skinny jeans? It's probably just me, but after two days of VLCD yesterday I decided to try on my favorite size 6 jeans thinking somehow they would fit better...uh NO. Delusional. LOL. Oh well...just keeping taking steps in the right direction.

[fiveninepointfive]

Originally Posted by dooy

Hang in there, Pandora! Hugs to you!

I've been kicking myself, too for gaining a ton of weight back but I'm now realizing I need every ounce of positive energy to just stay on plan for the day - heck, even the next meal!! I am going to learn from my past mistakes this time and educate myself on this "body" of mine and what it truly needs versus what my stinkin' thinkin' tells me it wants!

Down .2 this morning. and I will take it graciously and gratefully!

Wishing everyone well today!

[fiveninepointfive]

Today is my VLCD15, -1. I am pretty hungry today. I feel like I have the "every other day" thing going on where I am focused and productive one day and not so much the next. I am going to have to be careful today with timing drop dosages and spacing out my food.
I am going to try and keep up with a nightly detox bath, cranberry tea and natural calm as a nightly ritual until the end of my short round. I am hoping that is the formula for getting the most out of the round without doing anything off protocol or drastic.
Cloth, congrats on the 2.6! Have a great day!

[mommy2]

Originally Posted by fiveninepointfive

Today is my VLCD15, -1. I am pretty hungry today. I feel like I have the "every other day" thing going on where I am focused and productive one day and not so much the next. I am going to have to be careful today with timing drop dosages and spacing out my food.
I am going to try and keep up with a nightly detox bath, cranberry tea and natural calm as a nightly ritual until the end of my short round. I am hoping that is the formula for getting the most out of the round without doing anything off protocol or drastic.
Cloth, congrats on the 2.6! Have a great day!

i am all about the detox baths! ive been trying to do them every night too. they make me feel less bloated and actually give me some time to myself...which i never get since i have a 2 year old and a 1 year old!

[lemonmama]

About the detox bath, I must do mine incredibly too hot because I can hardly stand it and feel like I'm going to pass out and then have a detox headache the rest of the night and sometimes the next day! Do you all make it as hot as you can stand...or just like a nice warm bath?

[mommy2]

I do it as hot as I can stand it with epson salt. I usually only stay in for 15 - 20 minutes.

[marion93]

Hello! Just jumping in quick to say....I'm on the juice again! Just took my first shot of hCG! Now onto loading....

[Felina]

Pandora , Wow!! Five days and you're down fifteen or sixteen lbs? I know it was newly gained weight, but still, that's amazing! That's a good testimonial for why we should never let a weight gain get out of hand. Had you not started back on the protocol so soon, the weight would have stayed with you and be harder to lose later on.

marion , welcome and good luck with your round.

I can't stay in the hot detox bath too long either. I like a nice warm one so much better. I've been bringing my ipad and propping it up so I can watch TV on it while I'm in the bath. That helps me stay in the tub longer.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by marion93

Hello! Just jumping in quick to say....I'm on the juice again! Just took my first shot of hCG! Now onto loading....

Oh, how fun.....loading. Have fun!!!

[heahyou00]

HI All,
I am on day 7 today and I am down 5 pds thus far. Im looking forward to breaking into the 170s! If I can keep losing a pd a day which I have been everyday after my 2 days of loading, then that would mean I will se 179 on Monday!! That is giving me serious motivation to keep things on plan this weekend. I have a night out with my gfs tomorrow night and then 2 bday parties this weekend, so there will be serious temptation.

I found a lil trick that I use, I convince myself that the items are covered in mold and maggots and gross myself out so bad that I dont want to touch it lol. I know it seems weird, but hey we have to find lil tricks that work!

So here is to saying no to booze and bday cake this weekend

Keep up the good work everyone!!


Kelly

[dooy]

Originally Posted by heahyou00

HI All,
I am on day 7 today and I am down 5 pds thus far. Im looking forward to breaking into the 170s! If I can keep losing a pd a day which I have been everyday after my 2 days of loading, then that would mean I will se 179 on Monday!! That is giving me serious motivation to keep things on plan this weekend. I have a night out with my gfs tomorrow night and then 2 bday parties this weekend, so there will be serious temptation.

I found a lil trick that I use, I convince myself that the items are covered in mold and maggots and gross myself out so bad that I dont want to touch it lol. I know it seems weird, but hey we have to find lil tricks that work!

So here is to saying no to booze and bday cake this weekend

Keep up the good work everyone!! Kelly

I love this, Kelly! That would definitely put me off my favorite things! Wishing you well on this birthday weekend! Seems like you're giving yourself a wonderful gift of health and accomplishment!

[dooy]

Had my first real challenge today. Had a work-related lunch I couldn't postpone or get out of so we went to a Thai restaurant and I order steamed chicken. The veggie choices were not great so I got broccoli. Looked like less than 4 oz because it was very thinly sliced. Didn't have my apple or breadstick just in case. Not hungry at all so I didn't think it was a problem. Getting the water in, too. Felt good not to compromise!

[Jeanyyy]

Down 0.6 lbs today to 8.2 lost as of R2P2D8

Had to go to the bank today to re-do my mortgage and it took WAY longer than anticipated so I'm short of work hours now... *grumble*. Oh well, I'll catch up

[moonriver]

Originally Posted by rocketmom

Good morning everyone! Wow, everyone seems to be doing great! I am R4D4 and am down 5. Remarkably I did not gain on load days, so weird!! Not stellar, and I did have a uptick this morning, but I know that this is just not going to the bathroom which will hopefully be taken care of with a cup of smooth move tea this evening. My normal jeans which had been cutting me a bit in the waist, are now comforable so I know that I am getting rid of this bloated feeling.

I agree about having to re-lose the same pounds,it is a bit of a downer. But I just gotta say, while on our cruise, that chocolate martini I had in the lounge with my hubby on "formal" night was SO worth it! DH knew that I just loved those from our last cruise and he ordered it "for" me while I was freshening up in the ladies room. I was so touched, silly I know...It was like we were the couple in the cruise ads...it was just a great time. Sometimes I just have to let go and do something I normally would not do, like that martini. I will always have a piece of birthday cake on my birthday and will always have some treats at Christmas. I just have to monitor myself and not get out of control.

Have a great day!

Ah, I know what you mean. That was very sweet of your hubby!

Originally Posted by lemonmama

LOVE all the positive thinking on this thread. I so so need it. I'm right there with you all re-losing the same pounds. It is easy for me to get discouraged. I just started TOM early for some bizarre reason, so that's giving me even more reason to get down. But I must keep it positive, or I will go over the P2 edge!

I usually gain 3-4 pounds with TOM, so I'm going to stay away from the scale for a few days. Just have to focus on getting through this meal...and then the next and not get too far ahead of myself!

Is it just me or when you are re-losing weight, does it feel like as soon as you start P2 again you should immediately be back in your skinny jeans? It's probably just me, but after two days of VLCD yesterday I decided to try on my favorite size 6 jeans thinking somehow they would fit better...uh NO. Delusional. LOL. Oh well...just keeping taking steps in the right direction.

Yes! It should magically drop right back off in my world!! LOL!

Originally Posted by fiveninepointfive

Today is my VLCD15, -1. I am pretty hungry today. I feel like I have the "every other day" thing going on where I am focused and productive one day and not so much the next. I am going to have to be careful today with timing drop dosages and spacing out my food.
I am going to try and keep up with a nightly detox bath, cranberry tea and natural calm as a nightly ritual until the end of my short round. I am hoping that is the formula for getting the most out of the round without doing anything off protocol or drastic.
Cloth, congrats on the 2.6! Have a great day!

Happens to me too sometimes. Hope you can stick it out!

Originally Posted by mommy2

i am all about the detox baths! ive been trying to do them every night too. they make me feel less bloated and actually give me some time to myself...which i never get since i have a 2 year old and a 1 year old!

You deserve them then!

Originally Posted by marion93

Hello! Just jumping in quick to say....I'm on the juice again! Just took my first shot of hCG! Now onto loading....

Welcome!

Originally Posted by heahyou00

HI All,
I am on day 7 today and I am down 5 pds thus far. Im looking forward to breaking into the 170s! If I can keep losing a pd a day which I have been everyday after my 2 days of loading, then that would mean I will se 179 on Monday!! That is giving me serious motivation to keep things on plan this weekend. I have a night out with my gfs tomorrow night and then 2 bday parties this weekend, so there will be serious temptation.

I found a lil trick that I use, I convince myself that the items are covered in mold and maggots and gross myself out so bad that I dont want to touch it lol. I know it seems weird, but hey we have to find lil tricks that work!

So here is to saying no to booze and bday cake this weekend

Keep up the good work everyone!!


Kelly

You can do it Kelly! Be strong! No booze or bday cake for you!

Originally Posted by dooy

Had my first real challenge today. Had a work-related lunch I couldn't postpone or get out of so we went to a Thai restaurant and I order steamed chicken. The veggie choices were not great so I got broccoli. Looked like less than 4 oz because it was very thinly sliced. Didn't have my apple or breadstick just in case. Not hungry at all so I didn't think it was a problem. Getting the water in, too. Felt good not to compromise!

Good job! That can be a tough situation at work stuff.

Originally Posted by Jeanyyy

Down 0.6 lbs today to 8.2 lost as of R2P2D8

Had to go to the bank today to re-do my mortgage and it took WAY longer than anticipated so I'm short of work hours now... *grumble*. Oh well, I'll catch up

1 a day for you! Way to go!!

[quezsmom]

Hello ladies, I am getting ready to do another round of HCG. I did my first round in 2011 and I did well, unforutnately i wasnt able to complete my first round due to some unexpected travel. Then a family tragedy and I just couldnt get my mind right. I am sure you all will agree if your mind isnt in the right place, no diet or plan works. So here I am finding myself ready to begin again. I have 30days free and clear so I can do P1-4. I am excited and ready to go. Would love some encouraging company along the way. From reading the post so far, i think i have found the right place!

thanks Marva

[fiveninepointfive]

Originally Posted by lemonmama

About the detox bath, I must do mine incredibly too hot because I can hardly stand it and feel like I'm going to pass out and then have a detox headache the rest of the night and sometimes the next day! Do you all make it as hot as you can stand...or just like a nice warm bath?

I make my bath as hot as possible, but I run out of hot water towards the end of the tub filling. I use two cups of epsom salt and two cups of baking soda. Plus, a small hand towel to drape across the part of my body that is exposed, for warmth. I stay in for as long as possible. I use a candle so I get the spa effect. I will relax. If I get antsy or need to keep up with texts, I'll grab my phone (wrapped in a wash cloth.) I'll also use my phone to do research. I used to read a lot about hcg. Now, I am living it, P2. I'll probaby start brushing up on P3 protocol next week.

Feel free to add cold water if it feels too hot.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by quezsmom

Hello ladies, I am getting ready to do another round of HCG. I did my first round in 2011 and I did well, unforutnately i wasnt able to complete my first round due to some unexpected travel. Then a family tragedy and I just couldnt get my mind right. I am sure you all will agree if your mind isnt in the right place, no diet or plan works. So here I am finding myself ready to begin again. I have 30days free and clear so I can do P1-4. I am excited and ready to go. Would love some encouraging company along the way. From reading the post so far, i think i have found the right place!

thanks Marva

Nice to see you here!! I wish you the best for this round!!!

[quezsmom]

Thanks for the welcome Darlin. I just order my hcg from healing power within. I feel like its official when I get it in the mail. I made a two week grocery list. I need some potassium which i will have to order now. I have some tulsi and hibiscus tea ready and waiting. Oh, and i have some yerba mate too. I thought someone was mentioning constipation...dandelion tea is great for that!!!

[tscateh]

I just found this site. Finally, people who don't think hcg is crazy stuff! I started loading on 1-1-2013, and dove in on VLCD on 1-3. This is my third round. I lost 20-22 lbs. both my first two 28-day rounds, but then almost immediately gained back 10 lbs. each time - so my New Year's resolution is to get WAY better phase 3. But, I'm back under 200 now (yaay!) and heading towards my goal, which is 165 right now.

I average about 1 lb. per day down. I do better when I drink my water, but sure haven't been thirsty lately, which makes it harder...

tscateh!

[buttah]

Crazy day... This is my first chance to check in, and I've got to run. Will catch up tomorrow.


pre-load weight - 155ish (didn't have my scale)
12/17 - VLCD1 155.9 (gained .9 from load)
12/18 - VLCD2 154 (lost 1.9 total, -1 lb from pre-load)
12/19 - VLCD3 152.5 -1.5 (down 2.5 from pre-load)
12/20 - VLCD4 151.9 -.6 (down 3.1 lb from pre-load)
12/21 - VLCD5 152.5 +.5
12/22 - VLCD6 151.1 -1.4 (better!)
12/23 - VLCD7 150.6 -.5 (down 5.3 from pre-load)
12/24 - VLCD8 150.9 +.3
12/25 - VLCD9 150.7 -.2
12/26 - VLCD10 149.9 -.8
12/27 - VLCD11 149.1 -.8 (down about 5.9 from pre-load)
12/28 - VLCD12 148.5 -.6 (-6.5 from pre-load, but I think pre-load was more like 155.5!)
12/29 - VLCD13 147.5 -1.0 (corrected from earlier weigh in)
12/30 - VLCD14 148 +.5
12/31 - VLCD15 146.6 -1.4
1/1 - VLCD16 STS
1/2 - VLCD17 STS
1/3 - VLCD18 146.1 -.4
1/4 - VLCD19 STS
1/5 - VLCD20 145.6 -.5 and a whoopdee BFD doo.!
1/6 - VLCD21 145.8 (meh - calling that STS)
1/7 - VLCD22 145.5 TOM!
1/8 - VLCD23 144.6 -.9
1/9 - VLCD24 144.0 -.6
1/10 - VLCD25 143.3 -.7

!!!!!!!!

[dawnyama]

Wow!!! Finally down 1 full pound!!!! I was thinking I was stuck and not able to move past 128, but I did it!!! Down to 127 today!!!

Happy Friday everyone!!!!

[mommy2]

no loss for me today.

[dooy]

OK, finished my first full week with a good, clean, no-cheats plan. Lost 5.6lbs. 33 days to go!

Seems so puny when compared to what I need to lose (45lbs) but I will take it! Hardest part is turning down invitations from friends. My DH is really want to hang out with this couple tonight and I'd like to, but will NOT budge off plan. Trying to find a place with steamed fish/veggies. It feels stressful, yet I know these are the situations (and feelings) I need to learn to manage.

FOOD does not control MEEEEE! I control IT. right?

[moonriver]

Originally Posted by quezsmom

Hello ladies, I am getting ready to do another round of HCG. I did my first round in 2011 and I did well, unforutnately i wasnt able to complete my first round due to some unexpected travel. Then a family tragedy and I just couldnt get my mind right. I am sure you all will agree if your mind isnt in the right place, no diet or plan works. So here I am finding myself ready to begin again. I have 30days free and clear so I can do P1-4. I am excited and ready to go. Would love some encouraging company along the way. From reading the post so far, i think i have found the right place!

thanks Marva

Hello Marva! Welcome and good losing!

Originally Posted by tscateh

I just found this site. Finally, people who don't think hcg is crazy stuff! I started loading on 1-1-2013, and dove in on VLCD on 1-3. This is my third round. I lost 20-22 lbs. both my first two 28-day rounds, but then almost immediately gained back 10 lbs. each time - so my New Year's resolution is to get WAY better phase 3. But, I'm back under 200 now (yaay!) and heading towards my goal, which is 165 right now.

I average about 1 lb. per day down. I do better when I drink my water, but sure haven't been thirsty lately, which makes it harder...

tscateh!

Welcome tscateh! 1 lb a day is awesome!

Originally Posted by buttah

Crazy day... This is my first chance to check in, and I've got to run. Will catch up tomorrow.


pre-load weight - 155ish (didn't have my scale)
12/17 - VLCD1 155.9 (gained .9 from load)
12/18 - VLCD2 154 (lost 1.9 total, -1 lb from pre-load)
12/19 - VLCD3 152.5 -1.5 (down 2.5 from pre-load)
12/20 - VLCD4 151.9 -.6 (down 3.1 lb from pre-load)
12/21 - VLCD5 152.5 +.5
12/22 - VLCD6 151.1 -1.4 (better!)
12/23 - VLCD7 150.6 -.5 (down 5.3 from pre-load)
12/24 - VLCD8 150.9 +.3
12/25 - VLCD9 150.7 -.2
12/26 - VLCD10 149.9 -.8
12/27 - VLCD11 149.1 -.8 (down about 5.9 from pre-load)
12/28 - VLCD12 148.5 -.6 (-6.5 from pre-load, but I think pre-load was more like 155.5!)
12/29 - VLCD13 147.5 -1.0 (corrected from earlier weigh in)
12/30 - VLCD14 148 +.5
12/31 - VLCD15 146.6 -1.4
1/1 - VLCD16 STS
1/2 - VLCD17 STS
1/3 - VLCD18 146.1 -.4
1/4 - VLCD19 STS
1/5 - VLCD20 145.6 -.5 and a whoopdee BFD doo.!
1/6 - VLCD21 145.8 (meh - calling that STS)
1/7 - VLCD22 145.5 TOM!
1/8 - VLCD23 144.6 -.9
1/9 - VLCD24 144.0 -.6
1/10 - VLCD25 143.3 -.7

!!!!!!!!

Yay Buttah! You are rolling again!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Wow!!! Finally down 1 full pound!!!! I was thinking I was stuck and not able to move past 128, but I did it!!! Down to 127 today!!!

Happy Friday everyone!!!!

And Dawn too! Whoo hoo!

Originally Posted by mommy2

no loss for me today.

Me either mommy. But that happens. Stay strong and hopefully tomorrow will show a good drop for us both! You can do this!

[dooy]

Originally Posted by mommy2

no loss for me today.

Hopefully a big whoooosh tomorrow!

[pandora174]

R4P2D6 & down -2.2 to 135.4. I am now 4.4 away from where I was before vacation. So far really happy that it looks like I may be done in 23 days. I just want to see 125. Feeling much better today. Hunger ok, Mood much better and feeling more focused. Still a mentally hard round but I am very determined so that makes up for it.

Best part I fit in my skinny jeans again That made it all worth while ! A part of me is still just taking it one day at a time and who knows maybe I will make it to a 30 day round and try to get to 120. I just really don't want to make this one stick.

[buttah]

Can I just say that I don't know when it happened, but according to the BMI calculator my weight is in the "normal" category? And given that I'm 55 and put my body through (nearly) 3 pregnancies, that makes me pretty durn happy!

Pandora, that is amazing!!!! Aren't you SO GLAD you didn't take that moderator's advice?

[tscateh]

Happy Friday all - well, no loss today, but I'm pretty sure that's because I haven't had much water lately. Concentrating hard on that today! And trying to figure out how to navigate my restaurant night tonight (going out with friends before a concert). I'm thinking salad (with vinegar or lemon juice), steamed veggies and some simply prepared beef will keep me on the straight-n-narrow. We'll see!

tscateh!