P3~P4 SIMEONS PROTOCOL MARCH 2013

torister · 03-01-2013, 07:50 AM

to the March edition of P3 and P4 people!!!!!!!!!

toomuchbooty · 03-01-2013, 08:07 AM

Hooray! I'm so excited that February has passed. T'was a good month, but March feels like spring.

It's horribly rainy out, as it usually is in the late winter and early spring around here. I'm enjoying my creamy coffee and anticipating a relaxed day at work.

I seem pretty stable, I'm up about 1.2lbs from LIW. I've been holding that for 3 days. I've had no problem adapting to P3 eating. I've been working to get my fat in via coconut oil and avocado.

I'm not prepared with lunch today. I think I'll get a souvlaki chicken skewer and salad from a greek spot for lunch.

What does everyone have planned for the day? Weekend plans?

Felina · 03-01-2013, 08:24 AM

Happy March to all of you maintainers!! The weather is really beautiful here in sunny California. I know it's still winter but its been so warm. I went out bike riding for 10 miles on the beautiful creekside trails. It's so nice after the long cold winter this year. Rain is supposed to come again next week so I have to take advantage while I can.

pandora174 · 03-01-2013, 09:26 AM

March !! Last day of P4 tomorrow I am no longer in a phase just life ! Had a very successful CD & dropped 3.6 lbs

So today just eating clean but not low carb. To be honest I am over the very very low carb thing that I have used in the past to lock in weight losses. I like protein/healthy fat but salads, veggies fill me up much more. Also I find I need to snack less often.

So had berries with my eggs for breakfast & some guacamole. Lunch I had chicken legs with broccoli with a little cheese & dinner will be steak with a nice tomato/romaine salad and full fat dressing.

So far planning on a short round the 2nd week of April. It's not 100 % but I do want to see if I can reach that elusive goal of 120 and lose that little roll around the middle. Right now it seems I've stabilized at my ldw of 128 so after loading it should be doable.

Anyone else planning another round ?

toomuchbooty · 03-01-2013, 09:35 AM

Pandora, I have a few rounds to go before I get near my goals. I will probably be starting in April as well.

sillyme · 03-01-2013, 09:56 AM

Torister what do you mean by lasering?

toomuchbooty · 03-01-2013, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sillyme

Torister what do you mean by lasering?

Ha, you are going to think we've lost our minds.

This is from another site:

Quote:

Take the allergen and hold it out from your navel about 2" then shine a laser light back toward the item so the light would pass through if the item were not in the way. Shine the light for 2 minutes. Wash your hands and avoid the allergen for 24 hours. Then 24 hours retest the item and see if you are strong now. If not, retreat it the same way.

sillyme · 03-01-2013, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Ha, you are going to think we've lost our minds.

This is from another site:

I will try this with my coconut oil lol. Everytime i make treats with coconut oil the scale goes up, but seriously i think its more because i can't stay away from them!!!

I need to go get a laser

toomuchbooty · 03-01-2013, 10:22 AM

Sillyme- I am going to try it on my boyfriend as he has many different food sensitivities. He will think I'm crazy. It can't hurt, so why not?

sillyme · 03-01-2013, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Sillyme- I am going to try it on my boyfriend as he has many different food sensitivities. He will think I'm crazy. It can't hurt, so why not?

Hey you're right it can't hurt and it if helps why not. Although if it doesn't help he may not enjoy it too much when he tries the foods again. Heres to hoping it works!

toomuchbooty · 03-01-2013, 01:33 PM

Today, I didn't have time for a proper breakfast. I was fading fast but I remembered that Chipotle opened in my city. I am now munching on a P3 friendly steak salad, no dressing, guacamole, cheese and sour cream with green salsa. No beans, corn or chips.

That was my first Chipotle experience. I understand why it's so popular, you can really customize!

MOMMYONAMISSION · 03-01-2013, 01:58 PM

Toomuch: I love that place. I wish I had one closer to me

Felina · 03-01-2013, 04:48 PM

Quote:

So today just eating clean but not low carb. To be honest I am over the very very low carb thing that I have used in the past to lock in weight losses. I like protein/healthy fat but salads, veggies fill me up much more. Also I find I need to snack less often.

So had berries with my eggs for breakfast & some guacamole. Lunch I had chicken legs with broccoli with a little cheese & dinner will be steak with a nice tomato/romaine salad and full fat dressing.

That would be my definition of low carb. Lol

pandora174 · 03-01-2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felina

That would be my definition of low carb. Lol

This "is" me easing back into carbs after a correction day. Usually I have done no carbs after correction days but I do enjoy my veggies & salads. Normally I have an apple as a snack in addition to strawberries in the morning & that's me being "carb crazy" . I think that's something that has been hard for me to let go. I wish I could relax and just eat veggies/fruits without worry but it's the low carb mentality that I am trying to get away from. Let's see if I can get away from it in the upcoming weeks.

I did pinpoint where this low carb mentality came from. When I lost my first 50 & most crucial pounds I was doing Mediweightloss & their plan is about lean protein (500 cal) and either 2 veggies or 1 fruit/1veggie per day. That's it and small portions, non starchy veggie & fruit basically berries only. So even though I was successful on hHCG when I get to P3/P4 I basically have this fear of carbs...

Felina · 03-01-2013, 05:27 PM

Me too, I'm so scared to add them in. I've come so far and I'm afraid the carbs will derail me. I just want to be able to have the delicious summer fruits when they're in season. I don't even need candy or sweets because there are so many low carb versions of those things we can make.

I have to pay attention to how you do things pandora in the hopes that I can have similar success.

Jeanyyy · 03-01-2013, 10:21 PM

Yayyy.... fast response

pandora174 · 03-02-2013, 06:47 AM

3 weeks down of P4. Woke up today -.2 to 127.8 so -.4 under ldw

Since I was in such a good mood & very brave I toasted one of my low carb bagels (4 net carbs, 256 calories). I had it with strawberries, half with butter & the other half with cream cheese.

It was delicious & soooo good ! I hope the scale agrees but if it does I think my Sat & Sun breakfast will include a bagel or toast from this bakery I found in Tampa that ships their low carb goodies very reasonably & no minimum.

So today is the first time in over a year that I am not dieting or starting another round. My 3 weeks from P4 are over & I have no plans until April to attempt another round. That would put me 3 weeks from P3 + 8 weeks of P4 so 3 months of being stable. That is my current challenge ! Stabilize and not get lazy or comfortable because I may do another round to try and get to 120. I also have a vacation the first week of April. Not sure if we're going to a water park or not but NOT planning on overeating or overindulging. Also already planning our Easter meal which I also will not over do it. I am sticking to the 2 lb over rule which keeps me in line.

Will continue to exercise (now 25 min every day on my stationary bike). In 2 weeks going to a Saturday Zumba class being taught at my son's school for beginners. Then will see if I can add another day or 2 of the zumba & if able will then decide if I really really want to do that 21 day round or if I am officially done

Taking it one day at a time.

dooy · 03-02-2013, 06:56 AM

Totally forgot there was new thread for March!

I am stable at 151.8, right at my LDW. Loading for round #2 P2 was supposed to start 3/9. DH and I now have an unexpected opportunity to extend a short vacation so we've decided to stay on P3 for an additional few days, starting our load days on 3/15 and 3/16. I'm just hoping and praying not to go off the rails while we are away. The place has a little gym and it's on the beach so I'm going to plan a lot of walking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

I remembered that Chipotle opened in my city. I am now munching on a P3 friendly steak salad, no dressing, guacamole, cheese and sour cream with green salsa. No beans, corn or chips. That was my first Chipotle experience.

Booty, how did you do weighing in after Chipotle? I LOVE that place and have one by work and my house. I have been told that it's ingredients are killer high in sodium. I know that sodium eventually leaves the body and doesn't really add weigh, per se...interested to hear your experience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pandora174

I did pinpoint where this low carb mentality came from. When I lost my first 50 & most crucial pounds I was doing Mediweightloss & their plan is about lean protein (500 cal) and either 2 veggies or 1 fruit/1veggie per day. That's it and small portions, non starchy veggie & fruit basically berries only. So even though I was successful on hHCG when I get to P3/P4 I basically have this fear of carbs...

I, too have had a weird fear of carbs but recently feel like I am finally getting a handle on this. The truth is I don't feel well when I eat most carb-type foods. GERD bothers me more, I get bloated easily and have ummmm, other "issues" that make me feel even more bloated!

I also can't seem to exercise portion control. It's easier for me to stay away, in general. I absolutely plan on being able to factor in a dessert here and there, and we love wine so that will be added in moderation. I do enjoy fruit and have been adding more and varying my veggies more.

The carbs I do like are rice (but who eats a half a cup

) and quinoa. I also love beans and while I haven't added those back yet, I am looking forward to using them in recipes and as a sub for meat.

Have great weekend, everybody!

sillyme · 03-02-2013, 06:57 AM

Day 14 of P3 for me, under LDW by 1.6 lbs. I'm hungry its time for a good breakfast! Usually have eaten by now but its the weekend and i worked late last night and now i am starving!!!

MOMMYONAMISSION · 03-02-2013, 07:38 AM

Good morning ladies, 180.8 today I know its from sodium. I'll be back down tomorrow. I ate the yummiest avocado this morning!!! I ate half. It was like butter mmmmmm lol Have a good Saturday all.

MOMMYONAMISSION · 03-02-2013, 08:59 AM

I used bakers unsweetened chocolate and coconut oil to make the best chocolate that I've have in almost a year. It blows using Hersheys unsweetened cocoa powder out the water. I was thinking of buying some unsweetened coconut flakes and making like little almond joys next week.

Does all almond butter have sugar cane in it? Is sugar cane the same as sugar? I can't find sugar free almond butter. Any thoughts?

toomuchbooty · 03-02-2013, 09:07 AM

Dooy- No change in my weight today.

toomuchbooty · 03-02-2013, 09:13 AM

Mommy- You should be able to find sugar free almond butter. Where are you shopping?

MOMMYONAMISSION · 03-02-2013, 12:57 PM

I've checked publix, Winn Dixie and walmart

dooy · 03-02-2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

Dooy- No change in my weight today.

YAY! It will be my new favorite place!

sillyme · 03-02-2013, 01:01 PM

Mommy - Is there a grocery where you can grind your own nut butters? The one i get i believe is just almonds but its a store brand specific and i'm in Canada

MOMMYONAMISSION · 03-02-2013, 02:08 PM

Toomuch did you eat their guacamole?

Silly: No I should good check whole foods

toomuchbooty · 03-02-2013, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOMMYONAMISSION

Toomuch did you eat their guacamole?

Silly: No I should good check whole foods

Yes, I had the full serving of guacamole.

MOMMYONAMISSION · 03-02-2013, 02:52 PM

Okay cool I just had a chicken burrito bowl. It was great

no beans, chips or corn salsa of course

torister · 03-03-2013, 08:38 AM

Happy Sunday everyone!! Today is P3D16 and I am stabilizing in my window

Went to a birthday party last night and I ate really well and passed on the drinks and dessert and I was down a bit this AM. Must have been the last of the sodium retention from the cold cuts on Thursday. Loving P3 this round.

I am still FULL from bfast this am which I ate late, so lunch isn't even on my radar yet, but I had leftover carnitas meat topped with two fried eggs and an iced Dunkins with HWC. I have wings to make for lunch with celery and dip. Dinner is steak with mushrooms and onions. snack of mug cake with HWC or GY with berries and walnuts. Haven't decided yet!

03-01-2013, 07:50 AM	#1
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	P3~P4 SIMEONS PROTOCOL MARCH 2013 to the March edition of P3 and P4 people!!!!!!!!!

03-02-2013, 06:47 AM	#17
pandora174 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 810 Gallery: pandora174 Stats: 248/120's/mid 120's WOE: hHCG Start Date: January 2012	3 weeks down of P4. Woke up today -.2 to 127.8 so -.4 under ldw Since I was in such a good mood & very brave I toasted one of my low carb bagels (4 net carbs, 256 calories). I had it with strawberries, half with butter & the other half with cream cheese. It was delicious & soooo good ! I hope the scale agrees but if it does I think my Sat & Sun breakfast will include a bagel or toast from this bakery I found in Tampa that ships their low carb goodies very reasonably & no minimum. So today is the first time in over a year that I am not dieting or starting another round. My 3 weeks from P4 are over & I have no plans until April to attempt another round. That would put me 3 weeks from P3 + 8 weeks of P4 so 3 months of being stable. That is my current challenge ! Stabilize and not get lazy or comfortable because I may do another round to try and get to 120. I also have a vacation the first week of April. Not sure if we're going to a water park or not but NOT planning on overeating or overindulging. Also already planning our Easter meal which I also will not over do it. I am sticking to the 2 lb over rule which keeps me in line. Will continue to exercise (now 25 min every day on my stationary bike). In 2 weeks going to a Saturday Zumba class being taught at my son's school for beginners. Then will see if I can add another day or 2 of the zumba & if able will then decide if I really really want to do that 21 day round or if I am officially done Taking it one day at a time. Last edited by pandora174; 03-02-2013 at 06:49 AM..

03-02-2013, 02:52 PM	#29
MOMMYONAMISSION Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 782 Gallery: MOMMYONAMISSION Stats: 285/174.4/150 WOE: HHCG Start Date: MAY 2012	Okay cool I just had a chicken burrito bowl. It was great no beans, chips or corn salsa of course Last edited by MOMMYONAMISSION; 03-02-2013 at 02:54 PM..

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03-01-2013, 08:07 AM	#2
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	Hooray! I'm so excited that February has passed. T'was a good month, but March feels like spring. It's horribly rainy out, as it usually is in the late winter and early spring around here. I'm enjoying my creamy coffee and anticipating a relaxed day at work. I seem pretty stable, I'm up about 1.2lbs from LIW. I've been holding that for 3 days. I've had no problem adapting to P3 eating. I've been working to get my fat in via coconut oil and avocado. I'm not prepared with lunch today. I think I'll get a souvlaki chicken skewer and salad from a greek spot for lunch. What does everyone have planned for the day? Weekend plans? __________________ Syrup Sucking Icehole Back from Zambia! Pictures on my blog.

03-01-2013, 08:24 AM	#3
Felina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ca Posts: 380 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	Happy March to all of you maintainers!! The weather is really beautiful here in sunny California. I know it's still winter but its been so warm. I went out bike riding for 10 miles on the beautiful creekside trails. It's so nice after the long cold winter this year. Rain is supposed to come again next week so I have to take advantage while I can.

03-01-2013, 09:26 AM	#4
pandora174 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 810 Gallery: pandora174 Stats: 248/120's/mid 120's WOE: hHCG Start Date: January 2012	March !! Last day of P4 tomorrow I am no longer in a phase just life ! Had a very successful CD & dropped 3.6 lbs So today just eating clean but not low carb. To be honest I am over the very very low carb thing that I have used in the past to lock in weight losses. I like protein/healthy fat but salads, veggies fill me up much more. Also I find I need to snack less often. So had berries with my eggs for breakfast & some guacamole. Lunch I had chicken legs with broccoli with a little cheese & dinner will be steak with a nice tomato/romaine salad and full fat dressing. So far planning on a short round the 2nd week of April. It's not 100 % but I do want to see if I can reach that elusive goal of 120 and lose that little roll around the middle. Right now it seems I've stabilized at my ldw of 128 so after loading it should be doable. Anyone else planning another round ?

03-01-2013, 09:35 AM	#5
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	Pandora, I have a few rounds to go before I get near my goals. I will probably be starting in April as well.

03-01-2013, 09:56 AM	#6
sillyme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 955 Gallery: sillyme Stats: 328/198.4/160 WOE: Atkins for the first 100 now hHCG Start Date: Jan 2/07- restart Sept 2010	Torister what do you mean by lasering?

03-01-2013, 10:22 AM	#9
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	Sillyme- I am going to try it on my boyfriend as he has many different food sensitivities. He will think I'm crazy. It can't hurt, so why not?

03-01-2013, 01:33 PM	#11
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	Today, I didn't have time for a proper breakfast. I was fading fast but I remembered that Chipotle opened in my city. I am now munching on a P3 friendly steak salad, no dressing, guacamole, cheese and sour cream with green salsa. No beans, corn or chips. That was my first Chipotle experience. I understand why it's so popular, you can really customize!

03-01-2013, 01:58 PM	#12
MOMMYONAMISSION Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 782 Gallery: MOMMYONAMISSION Stats: 285/174.4/150 WOE: HHCG Start Date: MAY 2012	Toomuch: I love that place. I wish I had one closer to me

03-01-2013, 05:27 PM	#15
Felina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ca Posts: 380 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	Me too, I'm so scared to add them in. I've come so far and I'm afraid the carbs will derail me. I just want to be able to have the delicious summer fruits when they're in season. I don't even need candy or sweets because there are so many low carb versions of those things we can make. I have to pay attention to how you do things pandora in the hopes that I can have similar success.

03-01-2013, 10:21 PM	#16
Jeanyyy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 415 Gallery: Jeanyyy Stats: 227.1/176.1/170/5'6" WOE: HCG-Omni/Intermountain	Yayyy.... fast response

03-02-2013, 06:57 AM	#19
sillyme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 955 Gallery: sillyme Stats: 328/198.4/160 WOE: Atkins for the first 100 now hHCG Start Date: Jan 2/07- restart Sept 2010	Day 14 of P3 for me, under LDW by 1.6 lbs. I'm hungry its time for a good breakfast! Usually have eaten by now but its the weekend and i worked late last night and now i am starving!!!

03-02-2013, 07:38 AM	#20
MOMMYONAMISSION Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 782 Gallery: MOMMYONAMISSION Stats: 285/174.4/150 WOE: HHCG Start Date: MAY 2012	Good morning ladies, 180.8 today I know its from sodium. I'll be back down tomorrow. I ate the yummiest avocado this morning!!! I ate half. It was like butter mmmmmm lol Have a good Saturday all.

03-02-2013, 08:59 AM	#21
MOMMYONAMISSION Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 782 Gallery: MOMMYONAMISSION Stats: 285/174.4/150 WOE: HHCG Start Date: MAY 2012	I used bakers unsweetened chocolate and coconut oil to make the best chocolate that I've have in almost a year. It blows using Hersheys unsweetened cocoa powder out the water. I was thinking of buying some unsweetened coconut flakes and making like little almond joys next week. Does all almond butter have sugar cane in it? Is sugar cane the same as sugar? I can't find sugar free almond butter. Any thoughts?

03-02-2013, 09:07 AM	#22
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	Dooy- No change in my weight today.

03-02-2013, 09:13 AM	#23
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	Mommy- You should be able to find sugar free almond butter. Where are you shopping?

03-02-2013, 12:57 PM	#24
MOMMYONAMISSION Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 782 Gallery: MOMMYONAMISSION Stats: 285/174.4/150 WOE: HHCG Start Date: MAY 2012	I've checked publix, Winn Dixie and walmart

03-02-2013, 01:01 PM	#26
sillyme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 955 Gallery: sillyme Stats: 328/198.4/160 WOE: Atkins for the first 100 now hHCG Start Date: Jan 2/07- restart Sept 2010	Mommy - Is there a grocery where you can grind your own nut butters? The one i get i believe is just almonds but its a store brand specific and i'm in Canada

03-02-2013, 02:08 PM	#27
MOMMYONAMISSION Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 782 Gallery: MOMMYONAMISSION Stats: 285/174.4/150 WOE: HHCG Start Date: MAY 2012	Toomuch did you eat their guacamole? Silly: No I should good check whole foods

03-03-2013, 08:38 AM	#30
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	Happy Sunday everyone!! Today is P3D16 and I am stabilizing in my window Went to a birthday party last night and I ate really well and passed on the drinks and dessert and I was down a bit this AM. Must have been the last of the sodium retention from the cold cuts on Thursday. Loving P3 this round. I am still FULL from bfast this am which I ate late, so lunch isn't even on my radar yet, but I had leftover carnitas meat topped with two fried eggs and an iced Dunkins with HWC. I have wings to make for lunch with celery and dip. Dinner is steak with mushrooms and onions. snack of mug cake with HWC or GY with berries and walnuts. Haven't decided yet!