Day 12

145 lbs. Well, that makes up for yesterday and brings the total loss thus far to 13 lbs. ! This has been a tremendous start to a diet that is not hard to follow. It really makes it easy to stick to the diet when the weight comes off this fast. I would feel so guilty if I cheated at this point. I do have my eyes fixed on the end of the diet when I can eat anything I want (within reason) with the exception of starches and sugars for 3 weeks.

I was reading in the book last night about taking off the abnormal fat of the "disorder." Once this is off is where your body resets its metabolism and you should be able to eat what you want. My new plan of action at that time with regards to food will be a grazing through the day approach. Nutri-System does this also. Yo just eat something light every few hours and then you're not inclined to binge on any one meal. Apparently, the three meals a day plan is something established by modern civilization. Our ancestors ate on the run and only when they were hungry. I'm wrapping my head around this concept and will try to live my life in this vein.

Today was tough. I didn't get to eat dinner until after 7:30 pm. I stuck to the calories, but my day was hectic and long and I'm sure I wasn't able to drink enough water.

Preparations and a Few Thoughts to Get Me Going

This blog is dedicated to the complete as possible future revelations and progress of a first time hCG dieter. I am still a couple weeks away from the actual start of the diet. Since I'm pretty thorough when embarking on a new endeavor or a diet of this magnitude, I'm still at the point of collecting all my poop in a group.


I've completed Dr. Simeon's book and found it to be very interesting and entertaining. I'm now at the stage of ordering my products and visiting my local medical supply shop for the injectibles. I've been shopping for some of the food, but plan to buy 1 week at a time. With a 500 calorie limit, I should save quite a bit on groceries. However, I still have to feed a 9, soon to be 10 year old skinny and picky daughter. I'd say that most of what makes up her diet I'm not too interested in. That should make my journey a little easier.


I will try to post before and after pictures. It's only fair and probably a reasonable requirement of the documentation process. However, I doubt that I will post my actual weight for the world to see. I'm not obese by any measure, but all women are shy about their weight unless they're a size 2. Progress will be reported in pounds and inches, as I've seen in passing with regard to this diet.


I've viewed a few videos on youtube.com from people sharing their thoughts, successes and know-how. These videos are very helpful and really tend to show you what to expect. I also have a friend who has lost 98 pounds in about 6 mos. on this diet. He has done three cycles and feels great.


This is the big one, folks. I've always struggled with my weight. I lose it and keep it off for 2 years or and then it creeps back on again. I've tried all kinds of diets like South Beach, Pineapple, low fat-low calorie, Nutri-System (good program, just too slow for me). I've now been educated about the 3 types of fat and why people get so discouraged on other diets. I DO want it fast and over with!


Initially, I'll be doing the 40 day protocol. I may do it twice. I'm really excited and look forward to starting soon. My goal is to improve my overall health and lower my blood pressure. OK, so I want to look hot at 53 also!


Stay tuned for the kick-off on or around February 1st.