I'm starting another round on Thanksgiving day/day after as my "load" days as well.
This will be my 2nd round; my goal is 20lbs in 23 days...I realize that is aggressive. I might go 30 days if I need to to get to the 20 mark (I am trying to avoid a 3rd round if possible).
I seem to be stabilizing just fine in P3; have stayed right at LIW, although today I was under..:)
For me, it's really hard to get enough food in; I'm just not hungry! :) But, like last night, I make SURE to throw in at least 1 protien shake if I don't feel I have eaten a lot, no matter how "not hungry" I feel. Don't want to have too little protien or too little calories...:)
I admittedly would like some starches like bread and pasta, but more because there are just only so many ways to fix certain things without them, rather than a "craving". I only have until Wednesday on P3, so I figure I can tough it out...;) I will admit, it's Fall, I am craving pumpkin and butternut squash....;)
My last injection was aprox. 8 weeks ago. Lost 40 lb on that one and only 42 day round I did and today I am RIGHT AT my LIW! In phase 2 I did not cheat one bit and most days I ate between 400 and 450 calories. Paid dearly financially for the program through hcgmedical . com. I have a friend who could benefit greatly from this protocol. (lapband did not work for her) She watched me get skinny and KEEP IT OFF. She wants to do the protocol and I want to help her. I have 10 to 15 more lbs I would like to loose but it isn't crucial to me. (I’m ok with where I’m at but to be real skinny would be the bomb too!) So, I ordered from ADC her 4 long rounds and me a short one. Our package is in customs now and we will be starting sometime in November. It is going to be soooo cool to watch my friend get skinny!!!!! ;)
I am starting my first VLCD tomorrow, Monday. This will be my first time on the diet. Yesterday was my first gorging day and I succesfully put on two pounds. I honestly felt SO discouraged. I am reluctant to eat today, because I really do not want to put on more weight. Honestly.
I am doing the shots that I got from an HCG clinic. I am still skeptical. Those two lbs. didn't really help my skepticism.
I have a couple of questions: first, I was on thyroid meds for some time and I read in the book that those that have been on thyroid meds in the past may delay weight loss. Anyone with that problem?
Also, I am already constipated. Can I take something during P2 to help me with that while not jeopardizing the diet?
Im starting over today. I had a two day cheating spree. I know, bad girl. However, I'm baaaaaaack and only gained +2 (202.0) my weight before cheating was 200.4 and that is where I would like to be in the am :p LOL.
Weston Girl, don't be skepital, if you stick to the protocal it works!! This is my 2nd round and I lost 25lbs in 23 days on my first round. When I started my shots yesterday I was 30 lbs down from my begining weight of last round. 30 down and 70 more to go!
What dose are you taking? Are you doing IM or SQ? I also take thryoid meds and I stayed on them and did just fine. As for the other problem, try Smooth Move tea. I found it in my local grocery store in the tea section. I have always had a problem in that area and this protocal makes it worse. The Smooth Move tea works wonders, usually in a few hours. I mix it with my regular tea about 2-3 times a week, gets things moving so the weight can melt off.
Welcome and always know that you have access to all the knowledge and support you need right here on this forum.
It's vital you load properly, westongirl. If you don't. you will be hungry. If you up your water intake now, that will help you not gain as much but even if you do, you need to load. Did you read Pounds and Inches? That is vital to understanding it. Colleen
I am using the injections. I am not sure what the abbreviation would be. I did one on my stomach yesterday and one on my arm today. I wanted to see if there was a difference.
Anyway, I sent my husband out for the tea. I need to get my bm in check. I know, gross.
I read Pounds and Inches, which is what made me feel discouraged. There are so many tiny little variables that could equal no loss. I am just hoping that I can follow it.
I am crossing my fingers that I will have energy tomorrow. I am a teacher and I need all the energy in the world.
Hi everyone! Today is my first l oading day. I have been reading comments for about the last two weeks. My boss and I ordered the homepathic drops - he lost 15 lbs. the first week. I am very excited about starting the diet but also scared it won't work for me and I will be hungry. Right now, I am really stuffed. Look forward to sharing my success with all of you. Keep the information coming.