P2 Simeons Protocol Month of Feb 2013

[Lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

That is a good question. I was wearing all stretch clothing! I'm guessing its about 3 sizes.

BTW - Yay for stretch clothing!

I just have to say - I'm in a pair of jeans for the first time in a long time that doesn't have an elastic waist band...woot!

[quezsmom]

Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

BTW - Yay for stretch clothing!

I just have to say - I'm in a pair of jeans for the first time in a long time that doesn't have an elastic waist band...woot!

Lifeisgood I put on a pair of jeans today I havent worn since 2007. they slid on, they zipped up and they buttoned. I wore them to the store. The last time I did HCG i had a premature stop at 294. So I am already past that number at 288.8! But the pants fitting. Oh I pranced around the store today. I new I as just to sexy! and i was!!!

Did i say I was 288.8 I am so happy I reached another goal. Under 290 yeah! So now let me tell you how much of a baby I have been the last three days which is why I havent posted. I woke up the day after I hit 290 to being up 3.2lbs I was livid. Then I took a pause because I realized I have been having very very bad "bathroom experiences" This I knew without a fact was the reason for such a large gain. So i applied my self to the dandelion tea/yerba mate and some other horrible teas that work magic. I woke up the following day back down to 289.. nope 290.8 still. UGH. I came on the site, and everyone wasy losing. It was some wierd day of the scale fairy waving some magic wand but missed my scale.
I am determined to see this phase through so even that wasnt putting me off the plan. It was just a little side road I had to travel. I ate perfect on plan and wallah... 2lbs gone. I would have been happy for 289. So 288 is just ...
I have no words.

now

TMB i am sorry you have a headache. I take liquid advil. even on protocol, i have horrible migranes so i have to stop them in the tracks before they get bad. Hope you feel better. Dont you hate talking to someone who is not familiar with HCG protocol. I know the feeling. You do what you think is best for you.

Avy, i am sorry the protocol is not working a fast as you'd like. You know HCG is not for everone. I am not saying it wont work for you, obviously you are losing. But if the low carb works just as well then maybe thats the better plan for you. I think what HCG does in my opinion is help you find where you need to be. For me i love atkins/low carb, I even like weight watchers. But since turning 40 losing weight has been a big fat bear of a nightmare. So far only HCG has worked consistantly everytime. But I know other people who either hormonally or some other reason cannot do it. I say always finish what you start, so completing the 21days is the most reasonable way to go. Then perhaps stick with p3 which is basically low carb.

Everyone else hope you are enjoying your journey. Welcome to the newcombers. I love this forum. Its always great to have someone who understands what your going thru to talk with or bounce ideas off.

oh, has anyone heard of a Pomelo. Its sometype of grapefruit, a little bigger, and I think just a tad sweeter. I bought one today wondering if anyone is familiar with them?

ciao Marva

[Avy]

Thanks! I agree with you. I will finish the round because I paid for it and because I want to do the protocol right. If the changes I made this week don't work, then I will definitely not do another. If I start losing .5 a day again on average, then it'll be worth it.

Originally Posted by quezsmom

Lifeisgood I put on a pair of jeans today I havent worn since 2007. they slid on, they zipped up and they buttoned. I wore them to the store. The last time I did HCG i had a premature stop at 294. So I am already past that number at 288.8! But the pants fitting. Oh I pranced around the store today. I new I as just to sexy! and i was!!!

Did i say I was 288.8 I am so happy I reached another goal. Under 290 yeah! So now let me tell you how much of a baby I have been the last three days which is why I havent posted. I woke up the day after I hit 290 to being up 3.2lbs I was livid. Then I took a pause because I realized I have been having very very bad "bathroom experiences" This I knew without a fact was the reason for such a large gain. So i applied my self to the dandelion tea/yerba mate and some other horrible teas that work magic. I woke up the following day back down to 289.. nope 290.8 still. UGH. I came on the site, and everyone wasy losing. It was some wierd day of the scale fairy waving some magic wand but missed my scale.
I am determined to see this phase through so even that wasnt putting me off the plan. It was just a little side road I had to travel. I ate perfect on plan and wallah... 2lbs gone. I would have been happy for 289. So 288 is just ...
I have no words.

now

TMB i am sorry you have a headache. I take liquid advil. even on protocol, i have horrible migranes so i have to stop them in the tracks before they get bad. Hope you feel better. Dont you hate talking to someone who is not familiar with HCG protocol. I know the feeling. You do what you think is best for you.

Avy, i am sorry the protocol is not working a fast as you'd like. You know HCG is not for everone. I am not saying it wont work for you, obviously you are losing. But if the low carb works just as well then maybe thats the better plan for you. I think what HCG does in my opinion is help you find where you need to be. For me i love atkins/low carb, I even like weight watchers. But since turning 40 losing weight has been a big fat bear of a nightmare. So far only HCG has worked consistantly everytime. But I know other people who either hormonally or some other reason cannot do it. I say always finish what you start, so completing the 21days is the most reasonable way to go. Then perhaps stick with p3 which is basically low carb.

Everyone else hope you are enjoying your journey. Welcome to the newcombers. I love this forum. Its always great to have someone who understands what your going thru to talk with or bounce ideas off.

oh, has anyone heard of a Pomelo. Its sometype of grapefruit, a little bigger, and I think just a tad sweeter. I bought one today wondering if anyone is familiar with them?

ciao Marva

[kaylem]

Ok, so my computer is possessed, and I have lost my responses to posts TWICE in the past hour, so just know that I am sending warm welcomes to the newbies, high fives to those who are moving on to P3, and I am jumping for joy for those who are kicking butt and finding themselves in smaller sizes! Finally, I am sending hugs to those who are struggling....it is so hard sometimes, but stick with it.

I screwed up on Friday. I got cocky, and let my husband convince me that I could have a glass of wine. I had two. That little slip caused me to wake up 1.5 pounds heavier. It's what I deserve, though. I am still at 168.5 two days later, but I feel like I am shrinking today and my hunger has been almost zero, so I am hoping for forward progress tomorrow.

I just have to dust myself off and get back to it.

I leave for Cancun in three weeks. I will be well past my 21 days, but I am seriously considering taking it up to the 3 days just before I leave, transitioning to P3 for the week of my vacation, and then getting back to it when I get back. (Basically, an interruption). I know I will be able to eat P3 style with no problem--it is how I prefer to eat anyway. BUT, I don't think I will be at goal, and I do not want to wait 6 weeks to get back to P2.

That is what I'm considering, anyway! Well, I'm going to hop off here before my computer dies AGAIN and I lose this post, too!

It is SNOWY here in Colorado, and we are all hoping for a snow day tomorrow.....crossing my fingers, for sure!

Kay

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

BTW - Yay for stretch clothing!

I just have to say - I'm in a pair of jeans for the first time in a long time that doesn't have an elastic waist band...woot!

Wonderful!

Originally Posted by quezsmom

Lifeisgood I put on a pair of jeans today I havent worn since 2007. they slid on, they zipped up and they buttoned. I wore them to the store. The last time I did HCG i had a premature stop at 294. So I am already past that number at 288.8! But the pants fitting. Oh I pranced around the store today. I new I as just to sexy! and i was!!!

Did i say I was 288.8 I am so happy I reached another goal. Under 290 yeah! So now let me tell you how much of a baby I have been the last three days which is why I havent posted. I woke up the day after I hit 290 to being up 3.2lbs I was livid. Then I took a pause because I realized I have been having very very bad "bathroom experiences" This I knew without a fact was the reason for such a large gain. So i applied my self to the dandelion tea/yerba mate and some other horrible teas that work magic. I woke up the following day back down to 289.. nope 290.8 still. UGH. I came on the site, and everyone wasy losing. It was some wierd day of the scale fairy waving some magic wand but missed my scale.
I am determined to see this phase through so even that wasnt putting me off the plan. It was just a little side road I had to travel. I ate perfect on plan and wallah... 2lbs gone. I would have been happy for 289. So 288 is just ...
I have no words.


oh, has anyone heard of a Pomelo. Its sometype of grapefruit, a little bigger, and I think just a tad sweeter. I bought one today wondering if anyone is familiar with them?

ciao Marva

WTG! You're rocking it! Never heard of pomelo?

Originally Posted by kaylem

Ok, so my computer is possessed, and I have lost my responses to posts TWICE in the past hour, so just know that I am sending warm welcomes to the newbies, high fives to those who are moving on to P3, and I am jumping for joy for those who are kicking butt and finding themselves in smaller sizes! Finally, I am sending hugs to those who are struggling....it is so hard sometimes, but stick with it.

I screwed up on Friday. I got cocky, and let my husband convince me that I could have a glass of wine. I had two. That little slip caused me to wake up 1.5 pounds heavier. It's what I deserve, though. I am still at 168.5 two days later, but I feel like I am shrinking today and my hunger has been almost zero, so I am hoping for forward progress tomorrow.

I just have to dust myself off and get back to it.

I leave for Cancun in three weeks. I will be well past my 21 days, but I am seriously considering taking it up to the 3 days just before I leave, transitioning to P3 for the week of my vacation, and then getting back to it when I get back. (Basically, an interruption). I know I will be able to eat P3 style with no problem--it is how I prefer to eat anyway. BUT, I don't think I will be at goal, and I do not want to wait 6 weeks to get back to P2.

That is what I'm considering, anyway! Well, I'm going to hop off here before my computer dies AGAIN and I lose this post, too!

It is SNOWY here in Colorado, and we are all hoping for a snow day tomorrow.....crossing my fingers, for sure!

Kay

Hang in there! It'll come off I'm totally jealous of your vacation. Sounds like you have a good plan in place for a return to P2 when you get back

[Jeanyyy]

Down another 0.6 lbs to day, but I slept in until NOON.. lol Tomorrow is a very early day (6 a.m.) for me... so I might be back up. Still, was nice to see the movement

[Jeanyyy]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

This sounds awesome! Thanks so much for the recipe.

You're welcome!!

[Jeanyyy]

Originally Posted by quezsmom

oh, has anyone heard of a Pomelo. Its sometype of grapefruit, a little bigger, and I think just a tad sweeter. I bought one today wondering if anyone is familiar with them?

I've seen them at Costco, they're HUGE. I'd love to know how you like it, Marva! Maybe check their nutrition stats, to be careful? I think they weigh in substantially more than grapefruit.

[Lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by Jeanyyy

I've seen them at Costco, they're HUGE. I'd love to know how you like it, Marva! Maybe check their nutrition stats, to be careful? I think they weigh in substantially more than grapefruit.

I don't think 1/2 of these would be worth 1/2 of a grapefruit. Very Huge indeed. They are also a little sweeter, so beware.

[quezsmom]

Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

I don't think 1/2 of these would be worth 1/2 of a grapefruit. Very Huge indeed. They are also a little sweeter, so beware.

How bout a Pomelo is the orginal grapefruit. A grapefruit is a mixture of a pomelo and orange. I had no idea. Yes its bigger than my grapefruit, but only slighly. I tried not to by a very big one. When you open it, it has way more rind than a grapefruit, so not as much fruit inside. But I will only eat 1/4 or so and see how it goes. The information on lines makes them almost idential in most things like ur eating just a bigger grapefruit. If you cannot eat grapefruit you cannot eat pomelo.

[Lifeisgood]

quezsmom: great job on the prancing in the smaller size!!!

[Lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by Jeanyyy

Down another 0.6 lbs to day, but I slept in until NOON.. lol Tomorrow is a very early day (6 a.m.) for me... so I might be back up. Still, was nice to see the movement

yay Jean!

[adelinesdream]

congrats on nice losses ladies. Today is day 2 of loading for me. Tomorrow will be the challenge since its a Monday, I've got some relationship stuff going on at work, it's been a long time since I went on a round and we had guests today, so I didnt' get to do my regular shopping to get prepared for tomorrow so I will need to hit the market and get what I need. I have an apple for my breakfast but I need to defrost some chicken breast and eat some very poor tasting fish for dinner that I had trouble eating last round. I loaded very well today, so I'm expecting a significant gain tomorrow. I focused on high fat but then I had some mouse cake in the afternoon which I think took me over the top.

2/23/13 Day 1 Load 185
2/24/13 Day 2 Load 184

[toomuchbooty]

Originally Posted by adelinesdream

congrats on nice losses ladies. Today is day 2 of loading for me. Tomorrow will be the challenge since its a Monday, I've got some relationship stuff going on at work, it's been a long time since I went on a round and we had guests today, so I didnt' get to do my regular shopping to get prepared for tomorrow so I will need to hit the market and get what I need. I have an apple for my breakfast but I need to defrost some chicken breast and eat some very poor tasting fish for dinner that I had trouble eating last round. I loaded very well today, so I'm expecting a significant gain tomorrow. I focused on high fat but then I had some mouse cake in the afternoon which I think took me over the top.

2/23/13 Day 1 Load 185
2/24/13 Day 2 Load 184

Mouse cake!

Sorry, I can't resist a funny typo!

[adelinesdream]

Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Welcome back! I'm a redo myself but things are going great for me! Woohoo, I love hhcg!

thank you so much for the welcome! I cannot explain how much it means to me and to hear your joy over the hcg working for you. I'm doing hcg injection and I'm at a very scary number that I haven't seen in a couple of years and could cause me a panic, but what good would that do.

[adelinesdream]

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Mouse cake!

Sorry, I can't resist a funny typo!

yes thank you for helping me laugh at myself. Much appreciative. and that's cute.

[quezsmom]

[walkingwoman]

Happy releases everyone! May the scales be kind tomorrow

[lorihmatthews]

My friends invited me to dinner on March 2. They just canceled. To tell you the truth I'm really happy because now I won't have to stray from protocol.

[quezsmom]

Originally Posted by lorihmatthews

My friends invited me to dinner on March 2. They just canceled. To tell you the truth I'm really happy because now I won't have to stray from protocol.

I have had those days. Actually was Superbowl and I was just starting HCG. I told my son... I am not going. I didnt want people asking me why I couldnt have this or that. I didnt want to have to defend or explain the protocol. I hate when people call it a diet, when its not. So I know exactly how you feel! My ticker is not working ug.

[Jeanyyy]

Oh, I get quite anti-social when I'm in full very-low-calorie mode... I really don't want to get derailed Now, P3/P4 is another story... I guess cos you can have fat, so it's easier to go out and stick to protocol.

[MagieDen]

Read all the posts and just wanted to say to all of you who had great releases these past few days. Hang in there to those of us who are still working the protocol. I am down 11 lbs. and am on VLCD day #8 so pretty happy about that.

I had to eat out on Saturday. DS came home from the Army after 5 years so the celebration was on. I was pretty proud of myself because we went to Carrabas and as you may or may not know it is an Italian resturant. The good thing is that DS#2 is the grill cook and I was able to order a 5 oz. grilled chiceken breast with no seasonings of grill baste and some steammed green beans(I now the green beans are not protocol but it was the best I could do). The only oil that possibly was on the chicken was from the grill and my son said that he had cleaned the grill off where he placed my chicken so I think it was fine. I believe this was the first time that I ordered a meal at a resturant just the way I wanted it and it came that way. I also had a small side salad dry and ordered lemon wedges for my dressing and drank water. I was pretty pleased with myself that night and know I can do it again if need be. I told my hubby no more eating out for me and that he could do more celebrating with DS on his own.

So ordering out can be done but it is a slippery slope when on protocol. Have a nice Monday everyone and keep up the releases.

[dawnyama]

Maggie--I went out this weekend too! We chose Carolina Ale house. Typical American food. They had a steak salad and that is exactly what it was LOL. Steak on top of a salad. I didn't eat much of the steak (there was not much to begin with) because my youngest son wanted some. I did order the low fat Italian--it was the only low cal dressing. The salad was just lettuce, tomato and cucumber. I did not eat the tomato and had 1 slice of cucumber. I gained 0.4 of a lb yesterday, and it is sticking with me today. BUT I also have TOM in the house so I expect it to go soon with a great whoosh! Just gonna keep on plan today. Hope for the best tomorrow.

So, yes. As Maggie says, you can eat out on plan. It may be harder in some places though. So just do the best you can with what you are offered. I was thinking of just doing a coffee or tea while out, but decided not to because they had steak! And we had a great night!!!

[doxielove]

Hi everyone,

I've come back ashamed after a very long absence and regaining 24 of the 30 pounds I lost last year. I decided not to load this time because I keep loading then fall off plan right away and just gain. Hoping I won't struggle with too much hunger because of it. Anyway, today is VLCD 1...hoping for the best this time! Do you mind if I join your group?

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by lorihmatthews

My friends invited me to dinner on March 2. They just canceled. To tell you the truth I'm really happy because now I won't have to stray from protocol.

LOL, my neighbor is having a game night tonight and I am dreading the 'why aren't you eating?' already. Can't miss it though cos I already committed to going.

Originally Posted by quezsmom

I have had those days. Actually was Superbowl and I was just starting HCG. I told my son... I am not going. I didnt want people asking me why I couldnt have this or that. I didnt want to have to defend or explain the protocol. I hate when people call it a diet, when its not. So I know exactly how you feel! My ticker is not working ug.

I can't figure out how to do the ticker thing either

Originally Posted by Jeanyyy

Oh, I get quite anti-social when I'm in full very-low-calorie mode... I really don't want to get derailed Now, P3/P4 is another story... I guess cos you can have fat, so it's easier to go out and stick to protocol.

I came thisclose to calling it the other day because of the game night tonight but decided I wasn't ready and this wasn't a good enough reason I'll live. Taking some flavored selzer water and bringing a premade appetizer because I don't even want the ingredients in my house I'm having it made on one of my fancy platters so it will look like I made it

Originally Posted by MagieDen

Read all the posts and just wanted to say to all of you who had great releases these past few days. Hang in there to those of us who are still working the protocol. I am down 11 lbs. and am on VLCD day #8 so pretty happy about that.

I had to eat out on Saturday. DS came home from the Army after 5 years so the celebration was on. I was pretty proud of myself because we went to Carrabas and as you may or may not know it is an Italian resturant. The good thing is that DS#2 is the grill cook and I was able to order a 5 oz. grilled chiceken breast with no seasonings of grill baste and some steammed green beans(I now the green beans are not protocol but it was the best I could do). The only oil that possibly was on the chicken was from the grill and my son said that he had cleaned the grill off where he placed my chicken so I think it was fine. I believe this was the first time that I ordered a meal at a resturant just the way I wanted it and it came that way. I also had a small side salad dry and ordered lemon wedges for my dressing and drank water. I was pretty pleased with myself that night and know I can do it again if need be. I told my hubby no more eating out for me and that he could do more celebrating with DS on his own.

So ordering out can be done but it is a slippery slope when on protocol. Have a nice Monday everyone and keep up the releases.

wow! Congrats on the great loss and how cool is it to have a chef in the family?! and how wonderful to have your son home Please thank him from me for his service and protecting our country

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Maggie--I went out this weekend too! We chose Carolina Ale house. Typical American food. They had a steak salad and that is exactly what it was LOL. Steak on top of a salad. I didn't eat much of the steak (there was not much to begin with) because my youngest son wanted some. I did order the low fat Italian--it was the only low cal dressing. The salad was just lettuce, tomato and cucumber. I did not eat the tomato and had 1 slice of cucumber. I gained 0.4 of a lb yesterday, and it is sticking with me today. BUT I also have TOM in the house so I expect it to go soon with a great whoosh! Just gonna keep on plan today. Hope for the best tomorrow.

So, yes. As Maggie says, you can eat out on plan. It may be harder in some places though. So just do the best you can with what you are offered. I was thinking of just doing a coffee or tea while out, but decided not to because they had steak! And we had a great night!!!

Glad you got your steak! even if it was just a little That weight will be gone in no time! On to week two for you, right?

Down .3 this morning. I'll take it I'm going a little rogue today so quit reading if it will bother you. LOL. I'm having salmon with spinach, a lemon dill sauce and strawberries x 2. That salmon has been staring at me for the last 3 weeks and today is the day! I'm doing well and will eat on plan tomorrow and have a hard time truely believing that the salmon is going to cause me a gain but we shall see, won't we? Loads of water, vitamins, minimum 15K. I did 30K yesterday and I bet I'm holding some water in for doing that much but I was in the groove so I took advantage of it. Wishing eveyone a great day!

[lorihmatthews]

Progress!

I'm completely new to HCG, so I'm still a little in disbelief about my progress. It's like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop and my weight loss is going to stop any second. But then I read everyone's experiences and I am so amazed. I can only hope that I'll have a similar experience.

Day 2 load: 194
VLCD 1: 195
VLCD 2: 193.5
VLCD 3: 192.5

[Lifeisgood]

-2.4 lbs overnight! FINALLY! I hate stalls!

[Lifeisgood]

Originally Posted by lorihmatthews

Progress!

I'm completely new to HCG, so I'm still a little in disbelief about my progress. It's like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop and my weight loss is going to stop any second. But then I read everyone's experiences and I am so amazed. I can only hope that I'll have a similar experience.

Day 2 load: 194
VLCD 1: 195
VLCD 2: 193.5
VLCD 3: 192.5

That's great Lori. This is the miracle of HCG.

[lorihmatthews]

Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

That's great Lori. This is the miracle of HCG.

It's still so hard to believe! Almost like a dream. The only other program that I've done that has worked for me is Alli combined with a low fat/low calorie diet, and even then I would only lose 1/2 - 1 pound per WEEK. Losing that much per DAY just seems impossible.

My mother is getting remarried in May (my dad died in July 2011) and I'd like to look decent in pictures for that occasion. I truly hope that this continues to work for me.

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by lorihmatthews

Progress!

I'm completely new to HCG, so I'm still a little in disbelief about my progress. It's like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop and my weight loss is going to stop any second. But then I read everyone's experiences and I am so amazed. I can only hope that I'll have a similar experience.

Day 2 load: 194
VLCD 1: 195
VLCD 2: 193.5
VLCD 3: 192.5

I know! It's amazing! the trick is to keep your eye on the prize and stick with it and on protocol

Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

-2.4 lbs overnight! FINALLY! I hate stalls!

Woohoo!

Originally Posted by lorihmatthews

It's still so hard to believe! Almost like a dream. The only other program that I've done that has worked for me is Alli combined with a low fat/low calorie diet, and even then I would only lose 1/2 - 1 pound per WEEK. Losing that much per DAY just seems impossible.

My mother is getting remarried in May (my dad died in July 2011) and I'd like to look decent in pictures for that occasion. I truly hope that this continues to work for me.

Congrats to your Mom! Stick with it and watch the pounds and inches! and I mean INCHES! roll off. That is the really crazy part. The inches that go are crazy amazing! I'm looking forward to reading all about your success