P2 Simeons Protocol Month of Feb 2013

[quezsmom]

Skepticalme i think your post is great. I think the purpose of a forum like this is to talk with other people in the same situation as you, so you know your not alone. It was written as if it was a lesson you learned which is great always great to share.

TMB i was thinking the same thing like 4 rounds, she looks like she weights 100lbs now, lol! I have the same problem when I lose wieght my head gets all thin first, so if you saw me in a car I look all skinny, then when i get out u see the larger T/A following me. I love them though, just would like them to be a little smaller!!!

Kaylem, i should have meassured myself on day 1, but I was feeling a little lazy. So i have no idea how many inches I have really lost. But I can go try on a pair of pants and get the same, OMG they fit better, or their getting bigger, which is a great feeling!

MagieDen, isnt it great. I also gained about 3lbs loading and lost by day 2. HCG is an amazing process.

Jeannyy, I can feel you. I lost 7lbs first week. 6lbs second week. 3rd week lost 4lbs. This is begining of 4th week starting Sun, I see losing only 1lb this week, since this is my 2nd day going down .2lbs. I also am doing a long round. I know if your doing the Rxhcg there is some restriction. But my understanding of the HHCG is that you cannot become immune to it, so you can do longer than 40 days if you an handle it. My last will be March 9 which will be like day 42. But that truly depends on my number as well. Since I was hoping to be less than 270. Which aint gonna happen with .2lb a day. But truly how can I really complain. I am going down. So I will take it in stride and wait to see what my finally number is and try to stop guessing

Reddy, you hang in there. I think we all can relate to where you wanna be and were you actually end up. Frankly I thought about doing another week and end on the 16 of march if it would get me another 5lbs down. But no way to tell for sure. I just don't know if I can get my head around another round once I go thru P3/4. I took me a year to get my head around doing this round. So i am on the fence. But if your only 2lbs from your goal, I dont think I would worry so much about that. my goal is 225, and if I was 230 I would be jumping for joy.

[MagieDen]

Quezsmom you're doing great! 21 lbs gone in 24 days is awesome!

[Lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

My face is always thin. I currently weigh 213.6lbs. I have a small frame (hence the thin face and thin extremities), but I should weigh closer to 140lbs. Even 4 rounds at 15lbs down per round would not get me to 140lbs.

Hey TMB, we weigh almost the same. I'm at 218 and I would love to get under 200 this round....I hope, I hope, I hope.

[toomuchbooty]

Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

Hey TMB, we weigh almost the same. I'm at 218 and I would love to get under 200 this round....I hope, I hope, I hope.

I'll be hoping for you!

[Lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by SkepticalMe

Thank you, TMB, but I removed that post and posted it to my journal.

After all, I am the new kid on the block here and, after I posted it, I thought that some might think me very cheeky for posting a preaching postulating post...

...and I love alliteration.

But I'm glad that you identified with what I said.

I agree with TMB - Good Post!

[toomuchbooty]

TMB i was thinking the same thing like 4 rounds, she looks like she weights 100lbs now, lol! I have the same problem when I lose wieght my head gets all thin first, so if you saw me in a car I look all skinny, then when i get out u see the larger T/A following me. I love them though, just would like them to be a little smaller!!!

Now you know why my name is toomuchbooty on here.

[Avy]

Down 40lbs exactly since June 1st, 2012! Yay!

February-01-13 196.00
February-02-13 198.40
February-03-13 196.80
February-04-13 195.60
February-05-13 195.00
February-06-13 194.60
February-07-13 194.80
February-08-13 194.60
February-09-13 196.00 Load day 1
February-10-13 197.80 Load day 2
February-11-13 202.60 VLCD 1
February-12-13 199.00 VLCD 2
February-13-13 196.60 VLCD 3
February-14-13 196.00 VLCD 4
February-15-13 195.40 Vlcd 5
February-16-13 194.40 Vlcd 6
February-17-13 193.80 Vlcd 7
February-18-13 193.40 Vlcd 8
February-19-13 192.00 Vlcd 9

[kaylem]

Originally Posted by Reddy

So It looks like I'll have only have lost 10lbs for the round which isn't terrible but it's frustrating that I need to eat VLCD for the next several days and get nothing for it you know?

My stats for the last few days:

VLCD 12 - 156
VLCD 13- 155.4
VLCD 14 - 156
VLCD 15- 155.2
VLCD 16 - 155.8

I'm so bummed out. I was hoping to end the round around 153 so I could try and stabilize at 155 for the long term.

HANG IN THERE, Reddy! I completely relate to what you are saying--if the scale ain't moving, this eating plan can feel pretty painful and pointless. I say stick it out. Your body might surprise you and you just might drop during TOM after all. If I have learned anything with hcg it is that my period is quite different each time. Have you measured? That is my immediate go-to if the scale is mean to me. Scales can lie. Measuring tape cannot.

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

I'm down 0.2lbs, bah humbug.

So, remember...scales are stupid.

Heck yes, girl! I agree--scales are STUPID! They are also fickle, and are liars. Hmmmm they sound remarkably like a few former boyfriends I would like to forget...

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

My face is always thin. I currently weigh 213.6lbs. I have a small frame (hence the thin face and thin extremities), but I should weigh closer to 140lbs. Even 4 rounds at 15lbs down per round would not get me to 140lbs.

Hang in there girl-- I KNOW this can work for you. Keep measuring, and stay focused.

[kaylem]

Evening, folks!

I have spent a good bit of time catching up on posts, so I figured I'd better give a quick update before I get down to business helping my girls with homework!

I stayed the same today--169--but like I've said before, if the scale don't move, I bring out my trusty measuring tape and voila! I have, in fact, shrunk! So, I'm all good. Something else I love about this diet: feeling smaller in the afternoon/evening than I did in the morning versus the norm of feeling bloated and heavy by the afternoon. Can I get an "amen?!"

So, I have to share a funny--if a bit neurotic--story. I have ordered more pellets and received shipping confirmation yesterday. They typically arrive pretty quickly from Intermountain, so I expect to receive them tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. Unfortunately, I used my last pellet dose tonight, and will have to use some drops that I purchased last summer to tide me over. I am worried about their potency, of course, especially since I had such a crummy round last time when I used them. BUT, I have no other option, so I will deal with it and hope that my pellets arrive tomorrow afternoon and that I only have to use the drops for two doses.

ANYWAY, time for the funny part: So as I was doling out my last pellet dose tonight, my hand bumped into something, and the pellets went flying. My last three. It was like a movie in slow motion....I heard them hit my floor and there I was, on my hands and knees, searching for the three tiny white balls on my kitchen floor! I was immediately thankful for two things: First, I have dark wood floors. Second, I had just mopped the floor yesterday! Ha!

So I found those three pellets and popped them under my tongue, yessiree! Nothing is standiing in my way this round!

Surely that will earn me some losses tomorrow morning, right? Hee! Hee!

Just thought you guys would find the story funny!

Good night!

-Kay

[Lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by kaylem

Evening, folks!

I have spent a good bit of time catching up on posts, so I figured I'd better give a quick update before I get down to business helping my girls with homework!

I stayed the same today--169--but like I've said before, if the scale don't move, I bring out my trusty measuring tape and voila! I have, in fact, shrunk! So, I'm all good. Something else I love about this diet: feeling smaller in the afternoon/evening than I did in the morning versus the norm of feeling bloated and heavy by the afternoon. Can I get an "amen?!"

So, I have to share a funny--if a bit neurotic--story. I have ordered more pellets and received shipping confirmation yesterday. They typically arrive pretty quickly from Intermountain, so I expect to receive them tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. Unfortunately, I used my last pellet dose tonight, and will have to use some drops that I purchased last summer to tide me over. I am worried about their potency, of course, especially since I had such a crummy round last time when I used them. BUT, I have no other option, so I will deal with it and hope that my pellets arrive tomorrow afternoon and that I only have to use the drops for two doses.

ANYWAY, time for the funny part: So as I was doling out my last pellet dose tonight, my hand bumped into something, and the pellets went flying. My last three. It was like a movie in slow motion....I heard them hit my floor and there I was, on my hands and knees, searching for the three tiny white balls on my kitchen floor! I was immediately thankful for two things: First, I have dark wood floors. Second, I had just mopped the floor yesterday! Ha!

So I found those three pellets and popped them under my tongue, yessiree! Nothing is standiing in my way this round!

Surely that will earn me some losses tomorrow morning, right? Hee! Hee!

Just thought you guys would find the story funny!

Good night!

-Kay

Haha, that is funny. Sound like a drug addict that just dropped his last fix.

[Jeanyyy]

Originally Posted by Avy

Down 40lbs exactly since June 1st, 2012! Yay!

Congratulations, Avy!!

[torister]

Originally Posted by kaylem

I stayed the same today--169--but like I've said before, if the scale don't move, I bring out my trusty measuring tape and voila! I have, in fact, shrunk! So, I'm all good. Something else I love about this diet: feeling smaller in the afternoon/evening than I did in the morning versus the norm of feeling bloated and heavy by the afternoon. Can I get an "amen?!"

That is *awesome*!!!!!!!! You can look forward to more body reshaping during P3 as well. I am still using my tape measure as the scale jumps around during my first week of P3. I am still losing inches on my waist, hips and upper abdomen area. It helps to remind you that this protocol works and to hang in there!!

[MagieDen]

Down on the wonky scale this morning, it is being my friend. Down 1. 4 lbs. making my release of 5.8 lbs in the last 2 days. 3 lbs are load pounds and 2.8 lbs. is virgin lbs.(well vrigin lbs. this round ) I am happy about that!

Kaylem - Your story about the pellets falling to the floor is why I haven't tried them yet, to afraid I would spill them all over the place and lose the "precious." I am glad that you were able to retrive them and I do hope you have a good release. I will give you an "Amen" to loving the fact of feeling smaller, the inches lost on the protocol is nothing to scoff at I like feeling better in my clothes so when that scale doesn't reward my efforts I know the tape measure will show other wise.

Keep up the good work ladies and congratulations to all you losers, maintainers well done and to those who are struggling hang in there we can do this!

[walkingwoman]

Morning Ladies! Sorry I didn't check in yesterday. It was an amazingly gorgeous day outside and I made the most of it. I worked in my yard weeding. Lol, in a normal sized yard that probably wouldn't be considered much of an accomplishment but my yard is 2.5 acres so I was at it for hours and hours. Felt good to be outside in brisk weather with sunshine and I got in 28K steps yesterday with my friendly fitbit. Anyway, I forgot to weigh yesterday but did this morning, so down another .7 for a total of 12 pounds this round I'll take it! It's cold and rainy here today so I am glad I took advantage of the weather yesterday because I think today's gonna be an 'inside' day. Looks like a good day for p2 chili. I made some for this round and have 2 bowls in my freezer, so that's simple. My usual 96 oz of water, hot tea maybe? vitamins and 15k on my fitbit. Gosh, I love this thing. Wishing you all a great day and a welcome to all our new friends on the thread

[Lifeisgood]

The scale has stopped moving...ugh, I agree with everyone here. Scales are stupid. On the upside, I'm wearing a shirt that is loose on me and it was tight just a few months ago. Woot! Take that, you stupid scale! BAAM!

[toomuchbooty]

Finally hit the 20lbs down mark today! Hooray!

[torister]

Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

The scale has stopped moving...ugh, I agree with everyone here. Scales are stupid. On the upside, I'm wearing a shirt that is loose on me and it was tight just a few months ago. Woot! Take that, you stupid scale! BAAM!

The word is *evil*...

[walkingwoman]

The scale thing is so true! lol. I have my old scale and my current scale. If I was using my old scale I would think I was 3 lbs less than I really am and would be singing to the heavens today Instead, I'm like...well 3 more pounds..lmao!

[walkingwoman]

Sorta applies to clothing sizes too. Put a low number on it and it fits and voila, doesn't it look fabulous??? lol. Um, not always.

[Reddy]

Haven't read the responses yet but I"ll go back and do so after I post.

So I'm now at a 5/6 day stall.

Trying to decide if I should bother with an apple day (usually yields me 1.5lbs down or so) or to call my round.

If I do an apple day then that means I can't make today or tomorrow my LIW because I don't think it's advised to end the round with an apple day.

I think today will be my Last shot (ending a few days early) unless I wake up to a decent loss in the morning then maybe I'll push on.

And if it continues to go down, I may be motivated to push even further b/c I have enough left to keep going for a week or so.

My period was due yesterday and It didn't come which is weird b/c it always comes on the 19th. HCG can mess with cycles though so who knows.

I'm just feeling a little defeated.

At the end of the day I'm pretty close to my goal so I am not unhappy with my numbers. I just wanted to end a little lower to give me some "wiggle room" in P3 since I usually stabilize about 2lbs over LIW.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Felina

dawn, I see that you are back on P2. Do you mind my asking how JUDDD went for you? I'm really considering it after I finish P4 but I did not have success with it when I tried it before. I didn't give it a chance to work though because I gained six lbs in three days of juddding so I stopped. I know that you are supposed to try it for two weeks at least. If I do it again I think that I should do a low carb version of JUDDD. Just wondering how your experience went since you came right back to HCG.

I did it several times. The first time I did really, really well. Lost the first week eating what I wanted on the UDs and sticking to little to no food on the DDs. Didn't count calories, then started on P2 during that second week. This time, I could not stick to the DDs. So just piddling around with eating whatever whenever. I did not do the 500 calories on the DDs--just ate less of what I was eating on the UDs. I didn't weigh so I don't know how it worked. Only really did it for 2 weeks this time too. I am planning on doing it yet again when done with this round ONCE I get to my 3 weeks of P4. I think it is an excellent way to maintain the losses on hcg

[dawnyama]

Reddy--sorry no one really answered you about your question. You know me, I say "you have to do what you feel comfortable doing". I cannot make a decision for you. I think your plan is a good one. An apple day is NO good if you are at the end of a round as the potential for rebound is great, not necessarily a given as I have not had that happen yet, but it can and at the tail end of a round.....don't want to chance it! So going day to day is best. I am sure that TOM is just fooling you and you know that hcg can make it go wonky. I have heard of not ending a round on TOM either. So you are between a rock and a hard place, eh?? You have done well though. And I am sure you are ready for eating again!!! Congrats to you!

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Reddy--sorry no one really answered you about your question. You know me, I say "you have to do what you feel comfortable doing". I cannot make a decision for you. I think your plan is a good one. An apple day is NO good if you are at the end of a round as the potential for rebound is great, not necessarily a given as I have not had that happen yet, but it can and at the tail end of a round.....don't want to chance it! So going day to day is best. I am sure that TOM is just fooling you and you know that hcg can make it go wonky. I have heard of not ending a round on TOM either. So you are between a rock and a hard place, eh?? You have done well though. And I am sure you are ready for eating again!!! Congrats to you!

Thanks Dawn.

It really is a rock and a hard place situation. If I wake up at 155 again (or if it goes UP again - because I've basically been fluctuating between 155 and 156 for 6 days) Then I'm done. No point in going on for days with no results. BUT if I wake up at 154 or something I'll keep going until at LEAST Friday since that's supposed to be my last injection day.

I do have a bday celebration on Sat night that I'd like to attend and if today is my last day then I'd be in P3 Saturday and maybe could have a glass of wine or two that night as well as eat normally,but I'm not going to decide based on that.

At the end of the day, numbers are numbers. It seems that my inches lost weren't as amazing as I'd expected (only one inch from my tummy, one from my arms, and then 3 in my thighs and I didn't measure my bust but I'm fairly certain I lost at least 2 inches there) But I lost 11lbs and I'm close to my goal.

The most important thing of all to me is maintaining b/c I don't have any plans to do another round until after I have my next baby and I am done nursing. So I just want to be able to be around 155 when I get pregnant again (This summer probably) because that will put me 20lbs ahead of where I was at last time and will make things easier afterwards (I hope)

I just have to work harder when I hit P4...

I guess I will have to take this day by day and come to terms with whatever that darn scale says.

[walkingwoman]

Reddy, sorry you are down i'm no expert around here but am wondering if maybe you're pregnant? any chance? I thought you posted about trying this summer? or am I confused?

[walkingwoman]

LOl. we were posting at the same time. Disregard

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by quezsmom

Reddy, you hang in there. I think we all can relate to where you wanna be and were you actually end up. Frankly I thought about doing another week and end on the 16 of march if it would get me another 5lbs down. But no way to tell for sure. I just don't know if I can get my head around another round once I go thru P3/4. I took me a year to get my head around doing this round. So i am on the fence. But if your only 2lbs from your goal, I dont think I would worry so much about that. my goal is 225, and if I was 230 I would be jumping for joy.

Thank you. I agree, being just 5lbs from my goal, I'm not going to sweat a few lbs. I'm very happy with where I am at and how far I've come since I started. I was pushing 200lbs when I started dieting (Atkins) almost a year ago, so I'm down almost 50lbs in the past year and that's really awesome. I need to pat myself on the back for that right?

Originally Posted by kaylem

HANG IN THERE, Reddy! I completely relate to what you are saying--if the scale ain't moving, this eating plan can feel pretty painful and pointless. I say stick it out. Your body might surprise you and you just might drop during TOM after all. If I have learned anything with hcg it is that my period is quite different each time. Have you measured? That is my immediate go-to if the scale is mean to me. Scales can lie. Measuring tape cannot.


Heck yes, girl! I agree--scales are STUPID! They are also fickle, and are liars. Hmmmm they sound remarkably like a few former boyfriends I would like to forget...



Hang in there girl-- I KNOW this can work for you. Keep measuring, and stay focused.

You know, I normally don't measure myself during my rounds but I did this time and I was really surprised I didn't lose more inches honestly. I definitely see it in my clothing and I know it's there but I was hoping to lose from my "Problem Area" which is my stomach and hips but I didn't. I mean my tummy is not as bloated and sticking out AS far as it did when I started but it's not as flat or down as I'd hoped for. I am still in a size 10 or 12 jeans. People don't believe me when I say that but it's true. But about a year ago this time I couldn't fit into a 16 so I'll take it!

It seems this round I lost it mostly in my thighs and in my boobs. Don't mind losing in my boobs (they are huge) but I wish it would have gotten my stomach more!

Originally Posted by kaylem

Evening, folks!

I have spent a good bit of time catching up on posts, so I figured I'd better give a quick update before I get down to business helping my girls with homework!

I stayed the same today--169--but like I've said before, if the scale don't move, I bring out my trusty measuring tape and voila! I have, in fact, shrunk! So, I'm all good. Something else I love about this diet: feeling smaller in the afternoon/evening than I did in the morning versus the norm of feeling bloated and heavy by the afternoon. Can I get an "amen?!"

So, I have to share a funny--if a bit neurotic--story. I have ordered more pellets and received shipping confirmation yesterday. They typically arrive pretty quickly from Intermountain, so I expect to receive them tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. Unfortunately, I used my last pellet dose tonight, and will have to use some drops that I purchased last summer to tide me over. I am worried about their potency, of course, especially since I had such a crummy round last time when I used them. BUT, I have no other option, so I will deal with it and hope that my pellets arrive tomorrow afternoon and that I only have to use the drops for two doses.

ANYWAY, time for the funny part: So as I was doling out my last pellet dose tonight, my hand bumped into something, and the pellets went flying. My last three. It was like a movie in slow motion....I heard them hit my floor and there I was, on my hands and knees, searching for the three tiny white balls on my kitchen floor! I was immediately thankful for two things: First, I have dark wood floors. Second, I had just mopped the floor yesterday! Ha!

So I found those three pellets and popped them under my tongue, yessiree! Nothing is standiing in my way this round!

Surely that will earn me some losses tomorrow morning, right? Hee! Hee!

Just thought you guys would find the story funny!

Good night!

-Kay

Ha ha ha, like a scene from a movie for sure! Glad you found them and yay for inches lost! Again, that's what counts the most.

Originally Posted by MagieDen

Down on the wonky scale this morning, it is being my friend. Down 1. 4 lbs. making my release of 5.8 lbs in the last 2 days. 3 lbs are load pounds and 2.8 lbs. is virgin lbs.(well vrigin lbs. this round ) I am happy about that!

Yay for virgin territory! Keep it up!

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Morning Ladies! Sorry I didn't check in yesterday. It was an amazingly gorgeous day outside and I made the most of it. I worked in my yard weeding. Lol, in a normal sized yard that probably wouldn't be considered much of an accomplishment but my yard is 2.5 acres so I was at it for hours and hours. Felt good to be outside in brisk weather with sunshine and I got in 28K steps yesterday with my friendly fitbit. Anyway, I forgot to weigh yesterday but did this morning, so down another .7 for a total of 12 pounds this round I'll take it! It's cold and rainy here today so I am glad I took advantage of the weather yesterday because I think today's gonna be an 'inside' day. Looks like a good day for p2 chili. I made some for this round and have 2 bowls in my freezer, so that's simple. My usual 96 oz of water, hot tea maybe? vitamins and 15k on my fitbit. Gosh, I love this thing. Wishing you all a great day and a welcome to all our new friends on the thread

Wow 28K steps that's awesome! I need to get one of those things. Love the P2 Chili. IT is always so comforting and filling!

Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

The scale has stopped moving...ugh, I agree with everyone here. Scales are stupid. On the upside, I'm wearing a shirt that is loose on me and it was tight just a few months ago. Woot! Take that, you stupid scale! BAAM!

Ugh Hate scales too. BUT when the clothing fits loose and looks good it makes it all ok.

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Finally hit the 20lbs down mark today! Hooray!

AWESOME! WTG!

[Reddy]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Reddy, sorry you are down i'm no expert around here but am wondering if maybe you're pregnant? any chance? I thought you posted about trying this summer? or am I confused?

No chance!

[MagieDen]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Finally hit the 20lbs down mark today! Hooray!

Way to go!!!!

[Lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Finally hit the 20lbs down mark today! Hooray!

TMB - YAY, YAY, YAY - Awesome!

BTW, I feel squishy today....

[Lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by Reddy

Haven't read the responses yet but I"ll go back and do so after I post.

So I'm now at a 5/6 day stall.

Trying to decide if I should bother with an apple day (usually yields me 1.5lbs down or so) or to call my round.

If I do an apple day then that means I can't make today or tomorrow my LIW because I don't think it's advised to end the round with an apple day.

I think today will be my Last shot (ending a few days early) unless I wake up to a decent loss in the morning then maybe I'll push on.

And if it continues to go down, I may be motivated to push even further b/c I have enough left to keep going for a week or so.

My period was due yesterday and It didn't come which is weird b/c it always comes on the 19th. HCG can mess with cycles though so who knows.

I'm just feeling a little defeated.

At the end of the day I'm pretty close to my goal so I am not unhappy with my numbers. I just wanted to end a little lower to give me some "wiggle room" in P3 since I usually stabilize about 2lbs over LIW.

I'm stalled too. Longest stall ever! I feel your pain! I'm considering an apple day tomorrow if the scale doesn't drop AGAIN. I also stabilize about 2 lbs over LIW myself. I don't see why you shouldn't end with an apple day. Maybe it's because you need to go two more days without your HCG? Will it make the last two days harder?