126 lbs. Well, I'm out of hCG and think that this will be one of those shorter rounds. I really have not had the will power to be as committed as I was in my first round. Not sure why this happened. Maybe it's because I'm closer than ever to my goal of 115-120 lbs. I've had popcorn almost every night for the past 2 weeks. And, we're not just talking a little bit of popcorn! I've found that it doesn't hurt the scales. You just don't lose any weight the next day. In essence, I've been maintaining the same weight for weeks now.
My plan at this point is to try and lose another 5 lbs. by watching my caloric and fat gram contents. I will also eliminate carbs and sugar as is required in phase 2 of the hCG diet. So, I will be following the protocol, more or less. I had some salad dressing that needed to be eaten and that probably did me in the other night. I will get low-fat salad dressing from here on out.
This diet has been a success and the most sound thing I've ever done. I also really believe that I need to start a regular walking regimen that gets my heart rate going and tones my body. Not your grandma's stroll in the morning type of walking. Prevention magazine outlined a good plan that also incorporated the stretchy bands for the upper body. Not sure if I can do that and walk at the same time, but I think I'll give it a whirl.
Temporarily, I have full time work due to the death of the regular carrier whom I've been subbing for over the past two years. I am busy. If I can just adhere to the rules with whatever works best for my hectic schedule right now I can get through this. We have summer camp coming up next week and a week's vacation in August to tempt me. If necessary, I can always do another round later. This is the diet I will always come back to. The others, and I've tried them all, are just too slow for me personally. I want it now!
Phase 2 is where the cheese comes in. I sure do miss the cheese and am so glad that it contains no carbs!
Showing posts with label phase 2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label phase 2. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Day 49
132 lbs. stable. We'll see about tomorrow. I had a burger patty that was about the right weight, but seemed a bit greasy since it was 80/20.
I had a rude revelation last night about the 3 days of phase 2 vs. the 72 hours. Since I've taken my shots at night the whole time, my 72 hours isn't up until about 9:15 tonight. So, I had to go through one more day today. I probably shouldn't have cheese tonight, but I'm thinking about it.....No, I can be strong. I've made it this far. I've had 5 melba toasts today and a little extra apple. And, then that meat. I should stop. I think I'll have some tea and watch a movie. Popcorn would be great, but I won't tempt myself.
I've looked up the starchy foods list, the carbs list and the permitted foods list so I think I'm ready to head into phase 3 tomorrow. Just having an increase in food amount seems like a treat to me at this point. Protein is foremost on my brain. I'll ignore the carbs and starch.
As I was putting away the other burgers I cheated and had about another 1.5 ozs. or meat! I'm a closet carnivore! I guess I'm getting at the end of my rope. I immediately turned to my water and downed a whole bottle. I'll have the tea and be a good girl the rest of the night. Won't be surprised if I gain a lb. tomorrow.
I had a rude revelation last night about the 3 days of phase 2 vs. the 72 hours. Since I've taken my shots at night the whole time, my 72 hours isn't up until about 9:15 tonight. So, I had to go through one more day today. I probably shouldn't have cheese tonight, but I'm thinking about it.....No, I can be strong. I've made it this far. I've had 5 melba toasts today and a little extra apple. And, then that meat. I should stop. I think I'll have some tea and watch a movie. Popcorn would be great, but I won't tempt myself.
I've looked up the starchy foods list, the carbs list and the permitted foods list so I think I'm ready to head into phase 3 tomorrow. Just having an increase in food amount seems like a treat to me at this point. Protein is foremost on my brain. I'll ignore the carbs and starch.
As I was putting away the other burgers I cheated and had about another 1.5 ozs. or meat! I'm a closet carnivore! I guess I'm getting at the end of my rope. I immediately turned to my water and downed a whole bottle. I'll have the tea and be a good girl the rest of the night. Won't be surprised if I gain a lb. tomorrow.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Day 46 ~ Phase 2
133 lbs. Ugghhh, gained a lb. Oh, well. As predicted, last night was my last injection. So, today and for the next two days I will be adhering to the 500 calories with no hCG. I'm going to try and stick with this as best I can because of its importance.
The end has come and the final tally is 25 lbs. in 46 days. It really was not that bad, but did not come without its challenges. Most of these I felt at the last 10 days or so. Next round I will know more of what to expect. On to phase 2 and 3.
I'm really looking forward to eating a whole chicken breast as opposed to a half! I've really enjoyed my spicy veggies and will continue with those. Cheese, yeah, I've missed you too! If I don't think about the starches or sugar I'll probably be OK. I did look up the sugar contents of fruit yesterday. Surprisingly, bananas are fairly high, as are oranges. I love oranges and have been eating a lot of them. The highest though, were dates. Really, really high.
OK phase 2. Let's get through these days. I know I keep mentioning this in passing (?), but I can't remember the last BM. I think it's been more than a week. Even to me, that seems odd. To get more regular once regular eating resumes will be good, at least for my mind. Maybe it's the low calories that require the absorption of all the food and leave very little left over for output. I don't feel bad or anything that resembles constipation. I've tried the herbal teas for constipation and they don't "move" me. For now, I'm OK with whatever happens.
OK, I went back and looked it up. The last BM was 11 days ago. Amazing!
The end has come and the final tally is 25 lbs. in 46 days. It really was not that bad, but did not come without its challenges. Most of these I felt at the last 10 days or so. Next round I will know more of what to expect. On to phase 2 and 3.
I'm really looking forward to eating a whole chicken breast as opposed to a half! I've really enjoyed my spicy veggies and will continue with those. Cheese, yeah, I've missed you too! If I don't think about the starches or sugar I'll probably be OK. I did look up the sugar contents of fruit yesterday. Surprisingly, bananas are fairly high, as are oranges. I love oranges and have been eating a lot of them. The highest though, were dates. Really, really high.
OK phase 2. Let's get through these days. I know I keep mentioning this in passing (?), but I can't remember the last BM. I think it's been more than a week. Even to me, that seems odd. To get more regular once regular eating resumes will be good, at least for my mind. Maybe it's the low calories that require the absorption of all the food and leave very little left over for output. I don't feel bad or anything that resembles constipation. I've tried the herbal teas for constipation and they don't "move" me. For now, I'm OK with whatever happens.
OK, I went back and looked it up. The last BM was 11 days ago. Amazing!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Day 45
132 lbs. Wow! Yesterday was torturous. I did have three extra melba toasts and 3 extra strawberries last night. But, I was able to resist salmon, lox and bagels, cheese and veggies, egg rolls, stuffed mushrooms, desserts galore and an open bar. Those were just some of the delicious items I can remember seeing from last night's function.
I was a volunteer at a fund raiser for the Cat Depot in Sarasota, FL. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to a no-kill rescue of cats only. We had a great turnout. There was a reggae band, gambling, a silent auction and a raffle of some great baskets. It was held at the Sarasota Yacht Club and the attendees varied from the elite to the little old lady with orange hair, in a pink chiffon long gown wearing a tiara. Yes, a tiara.
Somehow, I survived the ordeal of all that food and drink and was rewarded with a 1 1/2 lb. loss. I believe tonight will be my last injection. I don't think I have enough hCG for tomorrow. I must have mixed up pretty closely to what was needed for the entire cycle. I'm so ready to move to phase 2. Although, I'm a little worried about the hunger pangs for the next three days without the hCG. The left side ovarian pains I had yesterday are gone and turned out to be no where near what I experienced on day 20 of this program.
I will research the sugar content of fruits so I don't fall prey to that impending trap. I will also be cognizant of the protein fix (huge steak) in case my weight goes up by two lbs. As I head into these next phases, they are again, uncharted waters. If I continue with the determination and willpower that I've had in the past, I can hope to come out on the other side in pretty good shape. Speaking of shape, I think I need to tone up now. I will either get on a walking regimen or biking. The importance of this is apparent.
I was a volunteer at a fund raiser for the Cat Depot in Sarasota, FL. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to a no-kill rescue of cats only. We had a great turnout. There was a reggae band, gambling, a silent auction and a raffle of some great baskets. It was held at the Sarasota Yacht Club and the attendees varied from the elite to the little old lady with orange hair, in a pink chiffon long gown wearing a tiara. Yes, a tiara.
Somehow, I survived the ordeal of all that food and drink and was rewarded with a 1 1/2 lb. loss. I believe tonight will be my last injection. I don't think I have enough hCG for tomorrow. I must have mixed up pretty closely to what was needed for the entire cycle. I'm so ready to move to phase 2. Although, I'm a little worried about the hunger pangs for the next three days without the hCG. The left side ovarian pains I had yesterday are gone and turned out to be no where near what I experienced on day 20 of this program.
I will research the sugar content of fruits so I don't fall prey to that impending trap. I will also be cognizant of the protein fix (huge steak) in case my weight goes up by two lbs. As I head into these next phases, they are again, uncharted waters. If I continue with the determination and willpower that I've had in the past, I can hope to come out on the other side in pretty good shape. Speaking of shape, I think I need to tone up now. I will either get on a walking regimen or biking. The importance of this is apparent.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Day 35
136 lbs. Yippee!! Finally broke through those last couple of lbs. It's amazing what a BM can do for you! Too much information? Sorry, just telling it like it is.
Tonight is a no injection night. Looking at the last of my hCG, I wonder if I have enough to get through the last days of this round. They say 40 days, but my weight chart goes out to 45 days. I guess that accounts for the no injection days once per week. At any rate, when I run out of hCG I'm heading to phase 2.
Tonight is a no injection night. Looking at the last of my hCG, I wonder if I have enough to get through the last days of this round. They say 40 days, but my weight chart goes out to 45 days. I guess that accounts for the no injection days once per week. At any rate, when I run out of hCG I'm heading to phase 2.
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