I went to the weight loss clinic in Wellington, FL. My step-mother in law and i are both doing the protocol. Just wanted to say hi and i am very excited to begin. Most afraid of just being hungry. Any tips from any of you who have been here already? and please share how much you have lost. I love to hear about all the success stories.
I'm on my 9th day (gorge days included) and lost 8 lbs. I'm not hungry, and have alot of energy. This is the diet for me, I certainly can plan lunch/dinner for the next month month and be fine with it, its the excercise that gets me. I am trying to walk for and hour a day, we'll see if that'll happen. I'm completely new to this too... Good Luck..
I haven't been hungry at all, stessie67 The only day I struggled was when my first bottle was almost gone and it was nearly 30 days old. When I started the new bottle for shots, the hunger immediately was gone. You'll do great. I've never been able to lose like this. Love it! Tomorrow will be five weeks of the VLCD and it's been so easy. Much easier than I expected.
Congratulations, you will love this diet. Your lucky you have a partner to do it with. That really helps a lot. I took Hoodia for the first week because I was scared of the hunger. I only gained a pound during my gorge days so I thought it might be a rough first week. Anyway, I am on day 20 and have lost 18 pounds.
Can anyone explain the Phases to me? Is the loading phase 1 and when you start the VLCD phase 2 or what. I am so confused about this.. waiting for hcg to arrive it is already in transit 2-3 days from Bob... Cool Krzz
Ok phase 1 is a cleanse of some kind for the colon I think. Some people do this many do not. it is not in Dr. simeons original protocol or book but it is in Kevin Tredeau's book. Phase 2 is the part of protocol you are on th hcg and very low calorie diet. The 2 gorge days are actually on the first 2 days of phase 2. Phase 3 is the first 3 weeks of the 6 week maintenace after you come off the hcg and vlcd. No starches or sugar. Phase 4 is the second 3 week phase of of the 6 week maintenance where you begin to slowly add back in starches and sugar to your diet.
:cry:I am on VLCD 1 and after two days of gorging I gained 5lbs!!!! This kind of surprised me because others said they only gained a lb or 2. My question is will this come off quickly? I feel like I just gave myself an additional 5lbs to lose that weren't there two days ago. Thanks for any feedback
I'm with you on that gogirl68.. I just started VLCD 1 after 2 days of gorging and I gained 3lbs.. Ugh feels terrible to have to gain in the beginning but I'm hopeful that it will help us in the long run. Good luck :)