I have royally screwed up

[StarlaG]

Ok so here it goes. I had a planned interruption that started last Friday (Feb 1), while I waited on more drops. After I ran out, I didnt stay on protocol at all. I should have done more research and I am totally kicking myself about it. I stepped on the scale this morning and gained 9 pounds. I started taking my drops again today and continued eating on protocol. Can someone please tell me if I am doing the right thing.

[2bfitb440]

I don't really have any advice because I don't consider myself an HCG expert but I just want to say I know you must be frustrated but congratulations on getting yourself back on the wagon! Don't beat yourself up too much and just take it one day at a time. I'm sure some of the experts here will give you some great advice!

[shelbyla]

Originally Posted by StarlaG

Ok so here it goes. I had a planned interruption that started last Friday (Feb 1), while I waited on more drops. After I ran out, I didnt stay on protocol at all. I should have done more research and I am totally kicking myself about it. I stepped on the scale this morning and gained 9 pounds. I started taking my drops again today and continued eating on protocol. Can someone please tell me if I am doing the right thing.

Yes, less than 14 days and you don't reload. You just start the vlcd's again taking the h/hCG.

[pandora174]

Do not freak out !! The issue is you ate off plan (likely sugar/starches etc. right ?). Now just get back on strict protocol & the weight (likely water & inflammation anyway) will fall off. It may take a week or so but it will come off. If your a fast loser it may just be 3 or 4 days it all depends but it will come off.

My PI in Round 3 I ate off plan 2 meals in 4 days & gained 3.8 lbs & lost it in 2 days 'but" I am a fast loser. But it's not the end of the world. You will get through this the wiser and have learned a valuable lesson. Beating yourself up just causes stress & that is not good for losing weight. Drink all your water, eat very clean P2 and try and not be too hard on yourself. We have all been there & done that

If it will make you feel better I went on vacation for in December for 7 days & lost my mind eating & gained 23 lbs !! & yes I lost it and I am below my ldw now & with a whole new perspective

[StarlaG]

Thank you so much ladies, I was absolutely beside myself yesterday and today I woke up feeling 100% better, thanks to yalls support, (also lost 4 pounds). I have learned a huge lesson.

Enjoy your weekend!!

[donsdatter]

Originally Posted by StarlaG

Thank you so much ladies, I was absolutely beside myself yesterday and today I woke up feeling 100% better, thanks to yalls support, (also lost 4 pounds). I have learned a huge lesson.

Enjoy your weekend!!

Way to go! You are an inspiration!

[jgr]

These types of posts always make me scared that in P3 that my weight will completely go to crap. Why does a screw up on P2 makes such a huge difference in weight if you are expected to raise calories in P3? *Confused!*

[Kateenie]

Originally Posted by jgr

These types of posts always make me scared that in P3 that my weight will completely go to crap. Why does a screw up on P2 makes such a huge difference in weight if you are expected to raise calories in P3? *Confused!*

Because in P3, you don't have the hCG in your system. If you do (in P2) and you cheat, you will gain.

[jgr]

Originally Posted by Kateenie

Because in P3, you don't have the hCG in your system. If you do (in P2) and you cheat, you will gain.

That is kind of what I thought, but wasn't completely sure. I always heard that it will "dump" extra calories or fat back into the body or something along those lines. I guess I just always get really antsy thinking about leaving P2 since it is going so well for me, even though I haven't been on it long. Thanks for clarifying.