P2 Simeons Protocol Month of Feb 2013 - Page 5

caligirl3 · 02-05-2013, 11:52 AM

Great job Torister!!!

jabbok · 02-05-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by torister

Its been a while, but here I am back on track to getting healthy with what I know works.

I am on P2VLCD14 and I am down 22lbs (14 lbs pre-load) in spite of having 4 days at the same weight (I white knuckled it through those days and got a 2.2 whoosh in thanks!!).

Anyway.....this board really helped my on plan...so I am *back*.

Did I mention this is day 4 of no diet coke? THAT is a *huge* deal. It is a habit that needs to be kicked to the curb!!

Peggy it's nice to see you again good luck on your round

torister · 02-05-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jabbok

Peggy it's nice to see you again good luck on your round

Thanks! So far...so good!!

Lifeisgood · 02-05-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by caligirl3

I'm done loading and ready to LOSE!!! I'm going for a 30-day round, and I'm on Day 4 today. I'm up 7 pounds from LDW, but I know that will come off fast! Sure went on fast! I've got about 3/4 of a bottle of drops left, and I'm wondering what everyone's using. I didn't have luck with the patch, and am wondering if I should go to the pellets. Any recommendations - I hate taking drops... No way am I injecting!

I'll be right here with ya. I've just reloaded (this is my second load day) I feel terrible and can't wait until tomorrow back on VLC. Use whatever works for you is all I can say. I just started with the shots.

Lifeisgood · 02-05-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by torister

Its been a while, but here I am back on track to getting healthy with what I know works.

I am on P2VLCD14 and I am down 22lbs (14 lbs pre-load) in spite of having 4 days at the same weight (I white knuckled it through those days and got a 2.2 whoosh in thanks!!).

Anyway.....this board really helped my on plan...so I am *back*.

Did I mention this is day 4 of no diet coke? THAT is a *huge* deal. It is a habit that needs to be kicked to the curb!!

I'm with ya on the diet coke, only mine is coke Zero. LOVE IT, 1 LTR per day LOVE IT. I have the SodaStream, so it's easy just to down the whole liter. I don't do it during the VLC days though. GOOD JOB!! 22 LBS!!

caligirl3 · 02-05-2013, 12:15 PM

What do you all do for lunch at work?

One of my favorite work lunches is cottage cheese (3oz) because it is easy to prepare, packs small, and instant. I eat it in the following ways, with:
-fresh salsa spooned and melba toast
-fresh strawberries sliced, cinnamon and stevia
-apple slices and cinnamon
-tabasco and cucumber slices
-cherry tomatoes and tabasco

That's a whole week's worth of lunches right there.

In reality, I alternate those with hard boiled eggs. I go a little rogue and eat two hard boiled eggs instead of 1 whole & 3 egg whites. Just easier.
Basically with a dozen eggs and a 16oz tub of cottage cheese, you've got your week's worth of protein for under $5. That's how I roll during the work week!

torister · 02-05-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

I'm with ya on the diet coke, only mine is coke Zero. LOVE IT, 1 LTR per day LOVE IT. I have the SodaStream, so it's easy just to down the whole liter. I don't do it during the VLC days though. GOOD JOB!! 22 LBS!!

Oh yeah... 8-10 cans per day habit. I read up on aspartame and the things it does to you and I had a couple of the symptoms... knee pain and vertigo. It is worth it to me to at least try to live without it. I weaned off of it over a week so honestly it was an easy transition. I could easily drink one right now, but I won't.

toomuchbooty · 02-05-2013, 12:20 PM

For lunch, I usually make a double dinner portion so I can bring leftovers. This week, I also made some mini meatloaves to crumble up on salads or eat with another veggie.

Jeanyyy · 02-05-2013, 01:28 PM

I do that too, booty... I call it "Cook once, eat twice" and goes for both 2nd dinners and/or lunches.

Tonight will be flank steak, which I will take with salad or possibly leftover veggies tomorrow for lunch.

I sometimes poach chicken breast that I've cut into 100 g portions ahead of time.... freeze the cooked portions and then quickly saute them in the morning with some spices to take along to the office, with salad or whatever. I'm not that fond of salad without some oil in the dressing, though... or even commercial dressings for that matter. I'm an olive oil and vinegar kinda gal normally

shelbyla · 02-05-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by torister

Thanks! So far...so good!!

Peggy!

toomuchbooty · 02-05-2013, 01:58 PM

What is everyone eating today?

I had...

12oz water with a splash of ACV
6 oz black coffee

Mini meatloaf
Asapargus

Coming up later:

Apple
Curry Chicken with Cabbage

P2 friendly orange sorbet

+ lots of herbal and green tea!

dawnyama · 02-05-2013, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torister

Its been a while, but here I am back on track to getting healthy with what I know works.

I am on P2VLCD14 and I am down 22lbs (14 lbs pre-load) in spite of having 4 days at the same weight (I white knuckled it through those days and got a 2.2 whoosh in thanks!!).

Anyway.....this board really helped my on plan...so I am *back*.

Did I mention this is day 4 of no diet coke? THAT is a *huge* deal. It is a habit that needs to be kicked to the curb!!

OMG~!!! Look who it is

So nice to see you!!!

Jeanyyy · 02-05-2013, 02:24 PM

So far today:

2 coffees (I use HWC in mine)
P2 Orange Julius

Trader Joe's Chile Lime Chicken burger
Lightly sauteed spinach with a bit of onion and garlic

For dinner, I have a flank steak defrosted, not sure about veggie yet...
1 more fruit, maybe strawberries

Lifeisgood · 02-05-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by torister

Oh yeah... 8-10 cans per day habit. I read up on aspartame and the things it does to you and I had a couple of the symptoms... knee pain and vertigo. It is worth it to me to at least try to live without it. I weaned off of it over a week so honestly it was an easy transition. I could easily drink one right now, but I won't.

Yup, definately not good for you. But when I'm on low carb and off the VLC, I feel like I'm rewarding myself with the cola - since I can't have much anything else...Is that wrong? LOL>

torister · 02-05-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shelbyla

Peggy!

Hi there!!

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Originally Posted by dawnyama

OMG~!!! Look who it is

So nice to see you!!!

Good to see you too!!

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Originally Posted by Lifeisgood

Yup, definately not good for you. But when I'm on low carb and off the VLC, I feel like I'm rewarding myself with the cola - since I can't have much anything else...Is that wrong? LOL>

Nope...not wrong at all. I did the same thing...forever!

walkingwoman · 02-05-2013, 05:27 PM

Woohoo! Peggy's here! So happy to see up

Had a great day! stayed busy, got my 12,500 steps in and working on more while I watch some tv and play here. My mushrooms turned out incredibly delicious. Just used my little chopper to mix up my ingredients fine added some mustard and some seasoning and wow! these are a keeper if the scale doesn't mind

toomuchbooty · 02-05-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Woohoo! Peggy's here! So happy to see up

Had a great day! stayed busy, got my 12,500 steps in and working on more while I watch some tv and play here. My mushrooms turned out incredibly delicious. Just used my little chopper to mix up my ingredients fine added some mustard and some seasoning and wow! these are a keeper if the scale doesn't mind

*finger wagging*

(only because that sounds delicious and I'm jealous)

wolfechica · 02-05-2013, 05:47 PM

Hi everyone, hope it is ok to jump in this thread?

I am on a third round...day 3 of vlc using Intermountain pellets.

My first round I did really well losing about 24 pounds. I creeped up during the break between rounds then failed at round 2 and never completed a proper P3/P4. Ober the past year following, I gained all of the weight back plus 5 and am at my highest weight ever. Lessons learned.

So far this round I have lost 4.5 pounds and looking forward to more. I am hungry and weak but hoping that goes away in a couple days. Been staying strict. This is very mentally challenging for me but the cleanse and loss are worth it. I need to make it at least 21 days and do a proper P3.

Thanks for listening. My favorite meal has been chicken cabbage soup.

Servings each of chicken and cabbage cooked in 2 cups of water. A splash of apple cider vinegar and whatever spices I am feeling that day. Today was cumin, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic & cilantro. Weird but tasty!

Reddy · 02-05-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by walkingwoman

Woohoo! Peggy's here! So happy to see up

Had a great day! stayed busy, got my 12,500 steps in and working on more while I watch some tv and play here. My mushrooms turned out incredibly delicious. Just used my little chopper to mix up my ingredients fine added some mustard and some seasoning and wow! these are a keeper if the scale doesn't mind

That sounds good. May I ask about the amount of mushrooms you used and how you prepared it? Did you cook it in a skillet or what? Any recipe would be good. Not sure I'm going to go that "rogue" yet but It does sound good and I love mushrooms.

So far my meals today:

Turkey Burger for Lunch (Turkey is on my approved list)
Orange

Dinner Shrimp
Cabbage "Ramen"

About to make a strawberry smoothie and then if I get hungry later I'll snack on some celery with Mustard.

I hope to be down tomorrow!

walkingwoman · 02-05-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Reddy

That sounds good. May I ask about the amount of mushrooms you used and how you prepared it? Did you cook it in a skillet or what? Any recipe would be good. Not sure I'm going to go that "rogue" yet but It does sound good and I love mushrooms.

So far my meals today:

Turkey Burger for Lunch (Turkey is on my approved list)
Orange

Dinner Shrimp
Cabbage "Ramen"

About to make a strawberry smoothie and then if I get hungry later I'll snack on some celery with Mustard.

I hope to be down tomorrow!

I used 6 large mushrooms that weighed just over 6 oz. used the stems for the mixturea plus just a little bit of celery and a slice of onion, maybe a tbls of grainy mustard, 3.5 oz of ground chicken breast and some mesquite seasoning. Baked them for 30 minutes at 350 and voila, a lovely dish. I think the celery helped keep the mixture moist.

Jeanyyy · 02-06-2013, 07:27 AM

Down .6 lbs today - that makes 4 lbs this week, which is UNHEARD of for me! New low of 188.8 as of VLCD Day 35. Yayyy... I may see 180 this round after all!!

toomuchbooty · 02-06-2013, 08:24 AM

I'm down 0.8 today after my 4 day lull! TOM issues have not really passed yet. I'm hoping the water retention part is gone for now.

Felina · 02-06-2013, 08:39 AM

Up .7

You see, that's why I don't like to weigh every day. But, i will, hoping that I'll have better news tomorrow. LOL

sillyme · 02-06-2013, 08:43 AM

down another 0.4 today...seems to be the ways its going to go until the end of my short round. If I can i may see if i can stay on a few extra days, as it is I'm beginning to dream about food....and not extra portions of protein either. From pre load weight I'm down 14.2 pounds in 18 days, still pretty good looking at the overall picture. I'm also into virgin weight territory for me! As an adult I've never seen 214.6 on the scale!

toomuchbooty · 02-06-2013, 08:51 AM

For the purpose of comparison, I went back to look at my stats from a few years back when I did hcg the first time. On VLCD20, I was only at 11.5lbs lost. This is VLCD17 of this round and I'm at 16.2lbs lost. That made me happy. This round has been excellent, even with a 4 day stall.

Felina · 02-06-2013, 09:00 AM

Congrats booty. I'm VLCD day 17 and only netted a 7 lb loss. Still it's okay, a little less than .5 a day.

walkingwoman · 02-06-2013, 09:00 AM

Wow tmb, that's fabulous!

Scale is down .2 this morning for a total of 2.6 and today is vlcd3

I'm going to do a lighter foods day today and having chicken strawberry spinach salad for lunch and grilled fish with asparagus spears with a sliced apple for dinner. Drinking lots of water today and getting in 15K steps with my fitbit. I'm already past 3K so no problem there. I decided that after each dose I will use the 15 minutes following for walking around my house. Makes the time go by quickly and gets my walking in easily.

toomuchbooty · 02-06-2013, 09:08 AM

Thanks guys, this has been a pretty strict round for me. I have stayed away from the coconut oil and sugar free gum. I've had the occasional Zevia, but that doesn't seem to stall me.

Felina · 02-06-2013, 09:12 AM

Hmm, I had sugar-free gum twice yesterday. That might be the culprit. It's Trident, so not sweetened with Stevia

toomuchbooty · 02-06-2013, 09:29 AM

I don't know if it ever made me stall, but it did make me crave other sweet things...which lead to eating coco crack.

02-05-2013, 01:28 PM	#129
Jeanyyy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 402 Gallery: Jeanyyy Stats: 227.1/176.1/170/5'6" WOE: HCG-Omni/Intermountain	I do that too, booty... I call it "Cook once, eat twice" and goes for both 2nd dinners and/or lunches. Tonight will be flank steak, which I will take with salad or possibly leftover veggies tomorrow for lunch. I sometimes poach chicken breast that I've cut into 100 g portions ahead of time.... freeze the cooked portions and then quickly saute them in the morning with some spices to take along to the office, with salad or whatever. I'm not that fond of salad without some oil in the dressing, though... or even commercial dressings for that matter. I'm an olive oil and vinegar kinda gal normally Last edited by Jeanyyy; 02-05-2013 at 01:29 PM..

02-06-2013, 09:00 AM	#147
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,111 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	Wow tmb, that's fabulous! Scale is down .2 this morning for a total of 2.6 and today is vlcd3 I'm going to do a lighter foods day today and having chicken strawberry spinach salad for lunch and grilled fish with asparagus spears with a sliced apple for dinner. Drinking lots of water today and getting in 15K steps with my fitbit. I'm already past 3K so no problem there. I decided that after each dose I will use the 15 minutes following for walking around my house. Makes the time go by quickly and gets my walking in easily. Last edited by walkingwoman; 02-06-2013 at 09:02 AM..

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02-05-2013, 11:52 AM	#121
caligirl3 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Posts: 42 Gallery: caligirl3 Stats: 268/248/145 - 5'9 (Total goal: 123 lbs) WOE: hCG Dr. Simeon Protocol Start Date: 10/1/2012	Great job Torister!!!

02-05-2013, 12:15 PM	#126
caligirl3 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Posts: 42 Gallery: caligirl3 Stats: 268/248/145 - 5'9 (Total goal: 123 lbs) WOE: hCG Dr. Simeon Protocol Start Date: 10/1/2012	What do you all do for lunch at work? One of my favorite work lunches is cottage cheese (3oz) because it is easy to prepare, packs small, and instant. I eat it in the following ways, with: -fresh salsa spooned and melba toast -fresh strawberries sliced, cinnamon and stevia -apple slices and cinnamon -tabasco and cucumber slices -cherry tomatoes and tabasco That's a whole week's worth of lunches right there. In reality, I alternate those with hard boiled eggs. I go a little rogue and eat two hard boiled eggs instead of 1 whole & 3 egg whites. Just easier. Basically with a dozen eggs and a 16oz tub of cottage cheese, you've got your week's worth of protein for under $5. That's how I roll during the work week!

02-05-2013, 12:20 PM	#128
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	For lunch, I usually make a double dinner portion so I can bring leftovers. This week, I also made some mini meatloaves to crumble up on salads or eat with another veggie.

02-05-2013, 01:58 PM	#131
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	What is everyone eating today? I had... 12oz water with a splash of ACV 6 oz black coffee Mini meatloaf Asapargus Coming up later: Apple Curry Chicken with Cabbage P2 friendly orange sorbet + lots of herbal and green tea!

02-05-2013, 02:24 PM	#133
Jeanyyy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 402 Gallery: Jeanyyy Stats: 227.1/176.1/170/5'6" WOE: HCG-Omni/Intermountain	So far today: 2 coffees (I use HWC in mine) P2 Orange Julius Trader Joe's Chile Lime Chicken burger Lightly sauteed spinach with a bit of onion and garlic For dinner, I have a flank steak defrosted, not sure about veggie yet... 1 more fruit, maybe strawberries

02-05-2013, 05:27 PM	#136
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,111 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	Woohoo! Peggy's here! So happy to see up Had a great day! stayed busy, got my 12,500 steps in and working on more while I watch some tv and play here. My mushrooms turned out incredibly delicious. Just used my little chopper to mix up my ingredients fine added some mustard and some seasoning and wow! these are a keeper if the scale doesn't mind

02-05-2013, 05:47 PM	#138
wolfechica Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 12 Gallery: wolfechica Stats: 218/212.8/175 WOE: HCG Start Date: February 1st, 2013	Hi everyone, hope it is ok to jump in this thread? I am on a third round...day 3 of vlc using Intermountain pellets. My first round I did really well losing about 24 pounds. I creeped up during the break between rounds then failed at round 2 and never completed a proper P3/P4. Ober the past year following, I gained all of the weight back plus 5 and am at my highest weight ever. Lessons learned. So far this round I have lost 4.5 pounds and looking forward to more. I am hungry and weak but hoping that goes away in a couple days. Been staying strict. This is very mentally challenging for me but the cleanse and loss are worth it. I need to make it at least 21 days and do a proper P3. Thanks for listening. My favorite meal has been chicken cabbage soup. Servings each of chicken and cabbage cooked in 2 cups of water. A splash of apple cider vinegar and whatever spices I am feeling that day. Today was cumin, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic & cilantro. Weird but tasty!

02-06-2013, 07:27 AM	#141
Jeanyyy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 402 Gallery: Jeanyyy Stats: 227.1/176.1/170/5'6" WOE: HCG-Omni/Intermountain	Down .6 lbs today - that makes 4 lbs this week, which is UNHEARD of for me! New low of 188.8 as of VLCD Day 35. Yayyy... I may see 180 this round after all!!

02-06-2013, 08:24 AM	#142
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	I'm down 0.8 today after my 4 day lull! TOM issues have not really passed yet. I'm hoping the water retention part is gone for now.

02-06-2013, 08:39 AM	#143
Felina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ca Posts: 379 Gallery: Felina Stats: 250/132/120 WOE: Atkins! HCG, Now JUDDD Start Date: 7/3/11 Atkins, 12/11/11 hhcg, 2/26/13 JUDDD	Up .7 You see, that's why I don't like to weigh every day. But, i will, hoping that I'll have better news tomorrow. LOL

02-06-2013, 08:43 AM	#144
sillyme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 954 Gallery: sillyme Stats: 328/198.4/160 WOE: Atkins for the first 100 now hHCG Start Date: Jan 2/07- restart Sept 2010	down another 0.4 today...seems to be the ways its going to go until the end of my short round. If I can i may see if i can stay on a few extra days, as it is I'm beginning to dream about food....and not extra portions of protein either. From pre load weight I'm down 14.2 pounds in 18 days, still pretty good looking at the overall picture. I'm also into virgin weight territory for me! As an adult I've never seen 214.6 on the scale!

02-06-2013, 08:51 AM	#145
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	For the purpose of comparison, I went back to look at my stats from a few years back when I did hcg the first time. On VLCD20, I was only at 11.5lbs lost. This is VLCD17 of this round and I'm at 16.2lbs lost. That made me happy. This round has been excellent, even with a 4 day stall.

02-06-2013, 09:00 AM	#146
Felina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ca Posts: 379 Gallery: Felina Stats: 250/132/120 WOE: Atkins! HCG, Now JUDDD Start Date: 7/3/11 Atkins, 12/11/11 hhcg, 2/26/13 JUDDD	Congrats booty. I'm VLCD day 17 and only netted a 7 lb loss. Still it's okay, a little less than .5 a day.

02-06-2013, 09:08 AM	#148
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	Thanks guys, this has been a pretty strict round for me. I have stayed away from the coconut oil and sugar free gum. I've had the occasional Zevia, but that doesn't seem to stall me.

02-06-2013, 09:12 AM	#149
Felina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ca Posts: 379 Gallery: Felina Stats: 250/132/120 WOE: Atkins! HCG, Now JUDDD Start Date: 7/3/11 Atkins, 12/11/11 hhcg, 2/26/13 JUDDD	Hmm, I had sugar-free gum twice yesterday. That might be the culprit. It's Trident, so not sweetened with Stevia

02-06-2013, 09:29 AM	#150
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	I don't know if it ever made me stall, but it did make me crave other sweet things...which lead to eating coco crack.