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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I Need You're Help Choosing Homeopathic HCG!
I am SO overwhelmed by the homeopathic HCG choices and where to order from. Have any of you went down this path? It seemed a lot easier to just order to actual HCG from another country! I am afraid to choose a website and get scammed. Please help!
Friday, July 16, 2010
What Did I Do!?
The past 1 1/2 months I have been living back a home with my parents, searching for a job, and taking care of school stuff. No scale here to weigh myself. Plenty of delicious home cooked meals via my mother. I have been feeling more and more bloated each day. I hate not having a scale here! So I dug out my tape and measured my body. I almost cried! Here are my measurements:
March 5th (Pre HCG)
|Neck|13
|Bicep|13
|Forearm|10.5
|Chest|33
|Bust|37.5
|Waist|30
I am going to buy a scale and research homeopathic HCG stat to get ahold of this situation! I'll keep you posted.
March 5th (Pre HCG)
|Neck|13
|Bicep|13
|Forearm|10.5
|Chest|33
|Bust|37.5
|Waist|30
I am going to buy a scale and research homeopathic HCG stat to get ahold of this situation! I'll keep you posted.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Busy Bee
I feel terrible for being such a slacker when it comes to blogging on here! Sorry I haven't been committed. So my new goal is to come on here once a week with an update until I start HCG again.
I moved back north to get all my school stuff together for the Fall. This girl is going back to college! I was thrilled to find out that I'm approved for all the military benefits I requested. That means 100% of my tuition will be paid for, plus I get money for books, and a monthly living allowance. For the past month I have been job searching. Holy cow it's a b-itch to try to find a job! Luck was on my side when I ran into a former classmate from high school (at Coldstone Creamery of all places). She is the manager at a clothing store and just so happened to need a new employee to replace a current one whom is leaving. Two weeks later I am hired and have already started orientation. My money stress has really lightened up, but lately I have been clenching my teeth at night. Now my jaw is in constant pain! I'm going to the dentist next week to see what's the sitch.
In weight-loss news I haven't really stuck to Phases. Just making smart choices and staying active when I can. I try to go off how my clothes fit. I bought a few pair of Silver jeans two days ago Size 27W30L so I am a teeny tiny bit over my lowest size, but not by enough to send me in a panic. As anyone who has read my former entries knows, I despise my thighs. My friend is a personal trainer who teaches Kettlebell classes. I have had a few sessions and can already notice a difference in that cursed area.
Anyways I miss you all and hope you're having wonderful losses. See you in a week :-)
I moved back north to get all my school stuff together for the Fall. This girl is going back to college! I was thrilled to find out that I'm approved for all the military benefits I requested. That means 100% of my tuition will be paid for, plus I get money for books, and a monthly living allowance. For the past month I have been job searching. Holy cow it's a b-itch to try to find a job! Luck was on my side when I ran into a former classmate from high school (at Coldstone Creamery of all places). She is the manager at a clothing store and just so happened to need a new employee to replace a current one whom is leaving. Two weeks later I am hired and have already started orientation. My money stress has really lightened up, but lately I have been clenching my teeth at night. Now my jaw is in constant pain! I'm going to the dentist next week to see what's the sitch.
In weight-loss news I haven't really stuck to Phases. Just making smart choices and staying active when I can. I try to go off how my clothes fit. I bought a few pair of Silver jeans two days ago Size 27W30L so I am a teeny tiny bit over my lowest size, but not by enough to send me in a panic. As anyone who has read my former entries knows, I despise my thighs. My friend is a personal trainer who teaches Kettlebell classes. I have had a few sessions and can already notice a difference in that cursed area.
Anyways I miss you all and hope you're having wonderful losses. See you in a week :-)
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Where Did The Days Go?
Wow life has been on the fast forward button! I have been terrible at keeping my weight off. Luckily my losses haven't been totally affected. I have managed to stay in the 140-145 lb range in my weight and only gain a few inches. It has been so wet and rainy outside my motivation to exercise has been minimal. I would really like to go another round on HCG, but maybe trying the homeopathic drops instead. Once I get my life into a more routine manner I can research it more.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Can't Catch A Break
After two days of throwing up from pain killers I thought everything was golden... until Friday night! I ate dinner and the right side of my neck started to hurt. I go look in the mirror to find that my neck and face are swollen. I am not allergic to anything so I was really confused. I could feel the gland under my jaw was really hard and enlarged. So I went to the ER right away. The wait was FOREVER. The swelling started to go down so I just gave up and went home without being seen. The next morning I ate breakfast and BAM the swelling started again. It's hard to chew, swallow, and breath. The pain is unbearable! Yesterday I went to urgent care only to find out that they couldn't do anything for me. I have to wait until tomorrow when I can see my oral surgeon. The doctor thinks something is wrong with my gland since they removed the duct under my tongue. Seriously ready to start feeling better:-(
Friday, May 21, 2010
Feeling Better
So I feel a lot better. The new pain medicine doesn't make me constantly throw up. I am still about 5 lbs above LDW. My newest thing is not to focus on the numbers though. More on how my body looks and clothes fit. I would like to start working out more once I am fully healed. I ate actual food today (since I have been living off pudding the last few days). I am trying to eat healthier since I was leaning towards my old habits after my vacation. So far I had cereal, an apple with peanut butter, and a salad. Tonight is chicken, green beans, and mashed potatoes (only a little of the those). Hope you are all losing well!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Sick
I had more oral surgery on Monday. I had to get glands sent to the lab. Hopefully there is nothing wrong with them. They prescribed Vicodin for the pain. Well this girl's body was not having it! I have been throwing up for the past two days. Nothing would stay down. So I had to call the doctor to get different medicine. So with all the strain from vomiting my mouth still hurts. Ugh! With no food and barely any water, I feel like crap. Luckily the new medicine seems to be working a little better so I am eating pudding. Oh happy day!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Forever Unpacking
I've been floating 6 lbs above my LDW for awhile now. I HAVE NOT been eating very well. I need to get myself together! So today I am taking a piece of paper and writing down all the things I need to add to my new routine to lose a little of this excess baggage, haha. Now that I am home again my exercise routine is little to nothing. Moving into a new place takes forever! My mind has been so focused on getting settled into this apartment that everything else is on the back burner. Hope you are all doing well!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Cold North
I am still up north visiting my parents. It is freaking cold here! Definitely can't wait to get back down to the south on Saturday. I have been doing WiiFit daily. I am currently 143 lbs (6 lbs above LDW) but I am not sweating it. I did body measurements and nothing has really changed. Some of my "skinny jeans" are snugger right now, but I have been eating fine. Like I have said before this is not the time for me to be nitpicking everything I eat. I am just making healthy choices. The one thing I need to work on is my water intake. I have been bad at getting enough down. I just hate going to the bathroom all the time!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Quickie
Hello fellow bloggers. I have been so busy lately I haven't had time to do anything personal. Just wanted to let you know I am still alive. I pretty much fell off the Phase 3 wagon during our vacation. That wagon is long gone! Luckily I have the mental capacity not to abuse this by going back to my bad habits. I have been eating fairly well (occasional treats) and getting a lot more exercise in. I don't weigh or measure myself daily (no time), but I think I am about 5 lbs over LDW. Not to shabby if you ask me. It's mostly water retention and some muscle. When life slows down a bit I can focus more on my body. I really miss the simplicity of HCG Phase 2, but it is nice to have all the variety back. The key thing with me is portioning and listening to my tummy telling me I am full. Hope your all having great loses:-)
Monday, April 26, 2010
Playing Catch Up
|Today's Weight|144.8 lbs
|Above/Below LDW|+7.6
Sorry I am slacking in the blogging world. My life has been pretty hectic since the vacation. We got back on Friday. Ever since then we have been in "moving mode". Our move-in date for the new apartment starts on April 27th. Our last day in our old apartment is April 30th. I leave for my parent's house on April 28th. So I won't be there for the official move out. Therefore I am busting my butt to make the move as easy as possible for my husband. Cleaning, organizing, packing, and doing all the change of address BS. I should be used to this crap by now having moved several times in the past two years. It never gets easier though. It is such a pain in the rear to update our contact information for everywhere we could possibly get mail from. Bleh!
On the weight-loss front I am up 7.6 pounds.. ouch! Strangely I only gained back 2 inches. I think a lot of it will flush out over the next few days (after I am not so stressed). I was not good at getting my daily water intake in Florida. I also think I gained muscle weight. I was sore a lot after all the different workouts I got.
|Above/Below LDW|+7.6
Sorry I am slacking in the blogging world. My life has been pretty hectic since the vacation. We got back on Friday. Ever since then we have been in "moving mode". Our move-in date for the new apartment starts on April 27th. Our last day in our old apartment is April 30th. I leave for my parent's house on April 28th. So I won't be there for the official move out. Therefore I am busting my butt to make the move as easy as possible for my husband. Cleaning, organizing, packing, and doing all the change of address BS. I should be used to this crap by now having moved several times in the past two years. It never gets easier though. It is such a pain in the rear to update our contact information for everywhere we could possibly get mail from. Bleh!
On the weight-loss front I am up 7.6 pounds.. ouch! Strangely I only gained back 2 inches. I think a lot of it will flush out over the next few days (after I am not so stressed). I was not good at getting my daily water intake in Florida. I also think I gained muscle weight. I was sore a lot after all the different workouts I got.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Whoops..
I've been a very bad girl, haha. I had FAR too much fun in Florida. I didn't pay attention to calories or particular foods. I just relaxed my mind since I didn't want to be worrying about starches and sugars 24/7. I was staying in my family's house so I was under close supervision. One of the first things my mother mentioned was how skinny I looked.
I worked out WAY more than normal (since I never work out hehe). I'm officially a certified recreational scuba diver. That took three days of hardcore swimming (not the mention the 1 mile hike I took with 65 lbs of gear on to get to ocean each time). I also went to the beach everyday to walk. Plus my husband and I went for a run on the track one night. My aunt got an awesome dancing game for the Wii that I shook my booty to. Add a full day of walking at Busch Gardens to the mix for a butt load of exercise.
I weighed and measured myself as soon as I got home. I was very sad at how much I gained. My inches are only slightly higher. I won't report them on here until tomorrow morning. Only because it is 7 PM so I don't think it's the best time for an official weigh in.
By the way I started back up on HCG since I have another 15 day supply. Let's just call Florida a planned interruption;-)
I worked out WAY more than normal (since I never work out hehe). I'm officially a certified recreational scuba diver. That took three days of hardcore swimming (not the mention the 1 mile hike I took with 65 lbs of gear on to get to ocean each time). I also went to the beach everyday to walk. Plus my husband and I went for a run on the track one night. My aunt got an awesome dancing game for the Wii that I shook my booty to. Add a full day of walking at Busch Gardens to the mix for a butt load of exercise.
I weighed and measured myself as soon as I got home. I was very sad at how much I gained. My inches are only slightly higher. I won't report them on here until tomorrow morning. Only because it is 7 PM so I don't think it's the best time for an official weigh in.
By the way I started back up on HCG since I have another 15 day supply. Let's just call Florida a planned interruption;-)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
R1P3D5&6
|Yesterday's Weight|138.6 lbs
|Today's Weight|138.8 lbs
|Above/Below LDW|+1.6
I am using my husband's grandparents old-school computer to type this quick update. I will post a little more when we get to Florida. For now we are in Arkansas. Staying here since yesterday until tomorrow morning. His family are true southerners. All they do is talk and eat! I don't even have to get up.. I have people bringing me drinks and food all the time. Ugh this is so so SO hard to do right now. I mean when dinner is lasgana with french bread what the heck do I do? Throw in donuts for dessert at that. I am trying to be polite since this is my first time meeting all of these people. So I just sneak my stevia into my unsweetened iced tea. Trying to eat as little portions as possible, but when all that is offered is starch and sugar I have little choice. It's that or starve! At least they have plenty of water. My weight has been slowly creeping up 0.2 lbs at a time. I am praying this weekend doesn't do me under. Breakfast was some egg, sausage, bread, and cheese dish. Food is being pushed on me constantly! Lord knows what's for dinner..
|Today's Weight|138.8 lbs
|Above/Below LDW|+1.6
I am using my husband's grandparents old-school computer to type this quick update. I will post a little more when we get to Florida. For now we are in Arkansas. Staying here since yesterday until tomorrow morning. His family are true southerners. All they do is talk and eat! I don't even have to get up.. I have people bringing me drinks and food all the time. Ugh this is so so SO hard to do right now. I mean when dinner is lasgana with french bread what the heck do I do? Throw in donuts for dessert at that. I am trying to be polite since this is my first time meeting all of these people. So I just sneak my stevia into my unsweetened iced tea. Trying to eat as little portions as possible, but when all that is offered is starch and sugar I have little choice. It's that or starve! At least they have plenty of water. My weight has been slowly creeping up 0.2 lbs at a time. I am praying this weekend doesn't do me under. Breakfast was some egg, sausage, bread, and cheese dish. Food is being pushed on me constantly! Lord knows what's for dinner..
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Vacation Clothes
Hello! After several months of trying dresses on for Florida I finally buy one the day before we leave, hehe. Shopping wasn't as fun as an experience as I usually like. Mostly because we can't go spending crazy. I just got what I needed due to my weight loss. Also I still have been having cramps and back aches. No TOM yet though.. ugh.
I am in my early twenties and my style is classic/preppy. They were having a dress sale at Hollister. This is a size small. Trust me when I say that their sizes run tiny. I like it because its a little flowy, but not so much that is bubbles out making me look like I'm in the early stages of pregnancy. I also got a cute denim skirt for $20 there (size 5). Went over to Victoria's Secret because I needed a bra that works for the dress. I ended up going down a chest size (not cup), so I am now a 34B. The last items I got were two pairs of shorts at American Eagle (size 4's) and the sandals in the picture at Forever 21 (for $6!!).
I am in my early twenties and my style is classic/preppy. They were having a dress sale at Hollister. This is a size small. Trust me when I say that their sizes run tiny. I like it because its a little flowy, but not so much that is bubbles out making me look like I'm in the early stages of pregnancy. I also got a cute denim skirt for $20 there (size 5). Went over to Victoria's Secret because I needed a bra that works for the dress. I ended up going down a chest size (not cup), so I am now a 34B. The last items I got were two pairs of shorts at American Eagle (size 4's) and the sandals in the picture at Forever 21 (for $6!!).
R1P3D4
|Today's Weight|138.4 lbs
|Above/Below LDW|+1.2
Ugh, up another 0.4 lbs today. I am at a loss for words. The only thing I can think of that would affect me is that I ate three pieces of Cocoa Crack with almonds in them? I am going to decrease my dairy drastically. Only a tablespoon of whole milk today. Ever since that chicken bacon salad two days ago I have been freakishly full. All of yesterday I struggled to eat everything on my Fit Day menu. I went to check my BMR again on two different websites. ACS says 1882 calories and MC says 1750 calories. That is at an inactive level, which I fall in between inactive and somewhat active depending on my daily schedule. To me it feels like too much. I was uncomfortable yesterday.
We leave for Florida tomorrow bright and early! Going to be a challenge since I won't be making my own food. I am bringing a cooler with meals/snacks for the road. I am just throwing my regular scale in my bags, haha. I'm too cheap to buy a travel one. We got the truck checked and cleaned yesterday. We went to Victoria's Secret since I had $30 there to spend (free) so I bought two cute little cotton shorts to wear over my swimsuit when going to the beach (size small.. WOOHOO). Today we are going to the mall so I can buy a couple pairs of jean shorts and a cute dress since I cannot fit into my old ones:-) I'll take pictures when we get back!
|Today’s Menu|
|B|Coffee with a tablespoon of milk. Two eggs.
|L|One boneless lean pork chop with 12 oz steamed broccoli.
|D|Two cups lettuce, two pieces of SF bacon, two small avocados (acts as my dressing), one Roma tomato, half a cucumber, and three chicken drumsticks (discarding bone and skin)
|Daily Calorie Intake|1352 calories
PS: NO TOM STILL!! *angry face*
|Above/Below LDW|+1.2
Ugh, up another 0.4 lbs today. I am at a loss for words. The only thing I can think of that would affect me is that I ate three pieces of Cocoa Crack with almonds in them? I am going to decrease my dairy drastically. Only a tablespoon of whole milk today. Ever since that chicken bacon salad two days ago I have been freakishly full. All of yesterday I struggled to eat everything on my Fit Day menu. I went to check my BMR again on two different websites. ACS says 1882 calories and MC says 1750 calories. That is at an inactive level, which I fall in between inactive and somewhat active depending on my daily schedule. To me it feels like too much. I was uncomfortable yesterday.
We leave for Florida tomorrow bright and early! Going to be a challenge since I won't be making my own food. I am bringing a cooler with meals/snacks for the road. I am just throwing my regular scale in my bags, haha. I'm too cheap to buy a travel one. We got the truck checked and cleaned yesterday. We went to Victoria's Secret since I had $30 there to spend (free) so I bought two cute little cotton shorts to wear over my swimsuit when going to the beach (size small.. WOOHOO). Today we are going to the mall so I can buy a couple pairs of jean shorts and a cute dress since I cannot fit into my old ones:-) I'll take pictures when we get back!
|Today’s Menu|
|B|Coffee with a tablespoon of milk. Two eggs.
|L|One boneless lean pork chop with 12 oz steamed broccoli.
|D|Two cups lettuce, two pieces of SF bacon, two small avocados (acts as my dressing), one Roma tomato, half a cucumber, and three chicken drumsticks (discarding bone and skin)
|Daily Calorie Intake|1352 calories
PS: NO TOM STILL!! *angry face*
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
R1P3D3
|Today's Weight|138 lbs
|Above/Below LDW|+0.8
I am up 0.2 lbs from yesterday. I blame the ranch dressing! My chicken bacon ranch salad made me so full last night.. that I am still full this morning. After downing a huge plate, I should have at least gained 3 lbs. That's how bloated I felt! I have attempted dairy, nuts, and fruit with no real affect to stabilization. I didn't like the taste of the cheese we have in fridge. Once we run out I'll purchase some good stuff from Whole Foods Market. Not sure I am ready for almond flour, but perhaps after I return from Florida I can give it a go.
Yesterday I had a tough moment. Not sure if anyone knows what a Sonic is, but they're famous for their drinks (Cherry Limeades). From 2 PM to 4 PM is "happy hour" where drinks are half price. Well my husband had to bright idea to go there. I ALMOST got a small watermelon slush (SUGAR ALERT). Instead I made him take me home (we live very close by it) to grab a piece of cocoa crack. Patting myself on the back for that one.
A few things to note. STILL NO TOM. I give up on trying to guess when it's going to hit. My BM's kick butt now! Adding good fats back into my diet has really helped regulate things. I will not miss you constipation! Last is that I can tell a difference in my skin. It's oilier again. Not to the point where it's bad, but I can definitely tell.
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I bought some HEB brand salsa the other day. They have a lot of different flavors and spice ranges to choose from. My only concern in one of the ingredients: diced tomatoes, water, fresh jalapeno peppers, fresh onions, tomato paste, distilled vinegar, dehydrated onions, salt, dehydrated garlic, and natural flavor. Red flag on that one.. perhaps MSG? After I finish this bottle I will attempt to make homemade salsa from now on.
|Today’s Menu|
|B|Coffee with milk. Eggs.
|S|An apple.
|L|Boneless lean pork chops with steamed broccoli.
|D|Taco Salad (lettuce, taco meat, avocado, tomato, sour cream, salsa)
|S|Cocoa Crack
|Daily Calorie Intake|1650 calories
|Above/Below LDW|+0.8
I am up 0.2 lbs from yesterday. I blame the ranch dressing! My chicken bacon ranch salad made me so full last night.. that I am still full this morning. After downing a huge plate, I should have at least gained 3 lbs. That's how bloated I felt! I have attempted dairy, nuts, and fruit with no real affect to stabilization. I didn't like the taste of the cheese we have in fridge. Once we run out I'll purchase some good stuff from Whole Foods Market. Not sure I am ready for almond flour, but perhaps after I return from Florida I can give it a go.
Yesterday I had a tough moment. Not sure if anyone knows what a Sonic is, but they're famous for their drinks (Cherry Limeades). From 2 PM to 4 PM is "happy hour" where drinks are half price. Well my husband had to bright idea to go there. I ALMOST got a small watermelon slush (SUGAR ALERT). Instead I made him take me home (we live very close by it) to grab a piece of cocoa crack. Patting myself on the back for that one.
A few things to note. STILL NO TOM. I give up on trying to guess when it's going to hit. My BM's kick butt now! Adding good fats back into my diet has really helped regulate things. I will not miss you constipation! Last is that I can tell a difference in my skin. It's oilier again. Not to the point where it's bad, but I can definitely tell.
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|Today’s Menu|
|B|Coffee with milk. Eggs.
|S|An apple.
|L|Boneless lean pork chops with steamed broccoli.
|D|Taco Salad (lettuce, taco meat, avocado, tomato, sour cream, salsa)
|S|Cocoa Crack
|Daily Calorie Intake|1650 calories
Phase 3 Taco Seasoning Mix Recipe
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|Taco Seasoning|
1 tablespoon Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
In a small bowl mix together all ingredients. Store in airtight container.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Phase 3 Ranch Dressing
I planned on having a chicken bacon ranch salad tonight. I was a little bummed yesterday because I couldn't find SF mayonnaise. Did my research on HCGDieters and discovered the brand Duke's. I prayed that somewhere in Texas carried it. Hurray! HEB carries Duke's mayonnaise:-) I used a ranch recipe I found somewhere online (forgot where, oops). OMG I should have started making my own dressing a long time ago. SO easy, really inexpensive, and DELICIOUS!
|Ranch Dressing|
1 cup Duke's Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Daisy Sourcream
1/2 teaspoon Dried Chives
1/2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
1/2 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
Dash of Salt
Dash of Black Pepper
In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
|Ranch Dressing|
1 cup Duke's Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Daisy Sourcream
1/2 teaspoon Dried Chives
1/2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
1/2 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
Dash of Salt
Dash of Black Pepper
In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
R1P3D2
|Today's Weight|137.8 lbs
|Above/Below LDW|+0.6
I lost 0.8 lbs from yesterday. How is that even possible? I ate my face off (all good things). I had a hard time reaching my BMR. The old me got a lot of my calories from breads, rice, beans, ect. I don't even miss them! I added a few extra new items to yesterdays menu. I tried almonds and I stole a chocolate recipe from here: Cocoa Crack. So my husband, daughter, and I went by the local grocery store to see what Phase 3 supplies I could get. Whatever we couldn't find there, was bought at Whole Foods Market. Gosh that store is so awesome! My daughter gets a free snack and drink at the front every time we shop. So she is munching away on organic crackers and apple juice while my husband pushes her along. I am taking 5 minutes at a time reading every label for sugar. I could not find SF mayonnaise. Oh well!
Today my husband and I are donating at the Plasma Center. I really hope they don't find anything weird. I know the HCG is out of my system now. They check for protein and fat levels (very picky) so after yesterdays menu I should be covered. This will be his first time donating. Not sure if the shots he received before going to war will affect if he can donate or not (Anthrax, Small Pox, ect.)? After that we might drop off our application and deposit for the new apartment.
I am so glad to have some milk in my coffee again! My love for coffee is growing larger everyday. It is fun to play around with my Stevia and Capella flavors, plus delicious cream. Anyways I didn't realize how much I missed eggs. My favorite are sunny-side up. I used to get strange looks as a kid when I ordered them from a restaurant. Waitresses would be like, "You sure you don't want scrambled like every other kid? Maybe ketchup smothered all over them?". Nope I'm a sunny-side up with the occasional hot sauce added girl. I love dipping my bacon and toast in the yolk. Obviously toast is out of the question right now. I think I am going to ask for a break maker for my birthday so I can start making homemade bread from now on. I tried eating cheese with my eggs this morning. It tasted weird. Almost sweet? I dunno, I just stopped after a few bites and threw it away. Not what I remembered sharp cheddar tasting like. Maybe it's because I am a spoiled Wisconsin girl who misses my fresh cheese from the cheese factory down the road? Everything tastes SO different now. Like some things taste better (eggs, fruit, vegetables). Basically anything that isn't natural or fresh has a funky taste. That cocoa crack I made was AMAZING. Finally get to satisfy my chocolate cravings!
|Today’s Menu|
|B|Coffee with milk. Eggs, cheese (no-go), and bacon.
|S|An apple.
|L|Chicken drumsticks with skin on. Asparagus with butter sauce.
|S|Small handful natural almonds.
|D|Salad w/ lettuce, avocado, tomato, cucumber, chicken, and bacon.
|S|Two pieces cocoa crack.
|Daily Calorie Intake|1600 calories
|Above/Below LDW|+0.6
I lost 0.8 lbs from yesterday. How is that even possible? I ate my face off (all good things). I had a hard time reaching my BMR. The old me got a lot of my calories from breads, rice, beans, ect. I don't even miss them! I added a few extra new items to yesterdays menu. I tried almonds and I stole a chocolate recipe from here: Cocoa Crack. So my husband, daughter, and I went by the local grocery store to see what Phase 3 supplies I could get. Whatever we couldn't find there, was bought at Whole Foods Market. Gosh that store is so awesome! My daughter gets a free snack and drink at the front every time we shop. So she is munching away on organic crackers and apple juice while my husband pushes her along. I am taking 5 minutes at a time reading every label for sugar. I could not find SF mayonnaise. Oh well!
Today my husband and I are donating at the Plasma Center. I really hope they don't find anything weird. I know the HCG is out of my system now. They check for protein and fat levels (very picky) so after yesterdays menu I should be covered. This will be his first time donating. Not sure if the shots he received before going to war will affect if he can donate or not (Anthrax, Small Pox, ect.)? After that we might drop off our application and deposit for the new apartment.
I am so glad to have some milk in my coffee again! My love for coffee is growing larger everyday. It is fun to play around with my Stevia and Capella flavors, plus delicious cream. Anyways I didn't realize how much I missed eggs. My favorite are sunny-side up. I used to get strange looks as a kid when I ordered them from a restaurant. Waitresses would be like, "You sure you don't want scrambled like every other kid? Maybe ketchup smothered all over them?". Nope I'm a sunny-side up with the occasional hot sauce added girl. I love dipping my bacon and toast in the yolk. Obviously toast is out of the question right now. I think I am going to ask for a break maker for my birthday so I can start making homemade bread from now on. I tried eating cheese with my eggs this morning. It tasted weird. Almost sweet? I dunno, I just stopped after a few bites and threw it away. Not what I remembered sharp cheddar tasting like. Maybe it's because I am a spoiled Wisconsin girl who misses my fresh cheese from the cheese factory down the road? Everything tastes SO different now. Like some things taste better (eggs, fruit, vegetables). Basically anything that isn't natural or fresh has a funky taste. That cocoa crack I made was AMAZING. Finally get to satisfy my chocolate cravings!
|Today’s Menu|
|B|Coffee with milk. Eggs, cheese (no-go), and bacon.
|S|An apple.
|L|Chicken drumsticks with skin on. Asparagus with butter sauce.
|S|Small handful natural almonds.
|D|Salad w/ lettuce, avocado, tomato, cucumber, chicken, and bacon.
|S|Two pieces cocoa crack.
|Daily Calorie Intake|1600 calories
Monday, April 5, 2010
Venting About TOM
Today is just one of those blogging days I guess. Sorry I am blowing up Blogspot with my posts, but this is the last one I swear...
WTH!? I had TOM about two weeks prior to starting HCG. I have an IUD (Mirena) which still normally makes me have a light period once a month and minor cramping. A couple times in Phase 2 I could have sworn TOM was coming, but I never saw a thing. It has now been almost three days of my stomach cramps and a little back ache. I have been wearing "protection" nonstop to prevent accidents and NOTHING! I am ready to get this thing going. Florida is a week away. Not really wanting to deal with TOM on vacation. My poor husband is going to hate me after a couple ten hour car rides. I get very.. emotional. And when I say emotional I mean I'm a big fat BIA.
WTH!? I had TOM about two weeks prior to starting HCG. I have an IUD (Mirena) which still normally makes me have a light period once a month and minor cramping. A couple times in Phase 2 I could have sworn TOM was coming, but I never saw a thing. It has now been almost three days of my stomach cramps and a little back ache. I have been wearing "protection" nonstop to prevent accidents and NOTHING! I am ready to get this thing going. Florida is a week away. Not really wanting to deal with TOM on vacation. My poor husband is going to hate me after a couple ten hour car rides. I get very.. emotional. And when I say emotional I mean I'm a big fat BIA.
Ready For Florida!
Phase 2 Notes
Not sure if I will do another round, but I would like to put some notes down for my personal record of things I want to remember from Phase 2 while it's still fresh in my mind.
|01|Load properly! This round I didn't not eat enough good fats (avocado, dairy, nuts) so I was STARVING during the first week. I don't want to go through that again.
|02|Drink as much water as possible. You may be in the bathroom as much as you were when you were pregnant, but it helps you lose. Carry your water bottle everywhere (mine had the measurements on the side for easier counting). At least 3 liters per day.
|03|Take Potassium 99mg/3xdaily to prevent from getting lightheaded and dizzy.
|04|Carry L-Glutamine in my purse for sudden cravings.
|05|The first week is always the hardest to resist junk food. Pictures, words, and smells may trigger those cravings, but the temptation will pass!
|06|I didn't feel full until around day 5+.
|07|Eat slowly. Enjoy those 500 calories!
|08|Too much Smooth Move tea = heavy stomach cramping
|09|Tea is key. My favorites were Green and Yerba Mate during the day. A decaffeinated "sleepy" tea was helpful in relaxing me before bed.
|10|Detox baths don't work very well to help drop pounds, but definitely produce better BMs.
|11|No TOM! Enough said.
|12|Watch the salt intake. If I made soup I think I over salted causing less of a loss.
|13|Don't buy too much produce for the week or it may go bad before you can get to it all.
|14|Weighing, portioning, and cooking most meals the night prior helps when I am out for the day.
|15|The best times to eat for me were breakfast at 0930, lunch at 1200, snack at 1400, and dinner at 1830.
|16|Avoid eating out at all costs.
|17|Cheating is never worth it. Most of the time what my mind remembers as being delicious ended up tasting like plastic or fake.
|18|Only take body measurements once a week.
|19|Remember that Phase 2 is only a month long. I have the rest of my life to eat the things outside of protocol. This is a life long change.
|20|ALWAYS remember to smile. Even if you don't get to the goal you initially wanted.
|01|Load properly! This round I didn't not eat enough good fats (avocado, dairy, nuts) so I was STARVING during the first week. I don't want to go through that again.
|02|Drink as much water as possible. You may be in the bathroom as much as you were when you were pregnant, but it helps you lose. Carry your water bottle everywhere (mine had the measurements on the side for easier counting). At least 3 liters per day.
|03|Take Potassium 99mg/3xdaily to prevent from getting lightheaded and dizzy.
|04|Carry L-Glutamine in my purse for sudden cravings.
|05|The first week is always the hardest to resist junk food. Pictures, words, and smells may trigger those cravings, but the temptation will pass!
|06|I didn't feel full until around day 5+.
|07|Eat slowly. Enjoy those 500 calories!
|08|Too much Smooth Move tea = heavy stomach cramping
|09|Tea is key. My favorites were Green and Yerba Mate during the day. A decaffeinated "sleepy" tea was helpful in relaxing me before bed.
|10|Detox baths don't work very well to help drop pounds, but definitely produce better BMs.
|11|No TOM! Enough said.
|12|Watch the salt intake. If I made soup I think I over salted causing less of a loss.
|13|Don't buy too much produce for the week or it may go bad before you can get to it all.
|14|Weighing, portioning, and cooking most meals the night prior helps when I am out for the day.
|15|The best times to eat for me were breakfast at 0930, lunch at 1200, snack at 1400, and dinner at 1830.
|16|Avoid eating out at all costs.
|17|Cheating is never worth it. Most of the time what my mind remembers as being delicious ended up tasting like plastic or fake.
|18|Only take body measurements once a week.
|19|Remember that Phase 2 is only a month long. I have the rest of my life to eat the things outside of protocol. This is a life long change.
|20|ALWAYS remember to smile. Even if you don't get to the goal you initially wanted.
R1P3D1
|Today's Weight|138.6 lbs
|Above/Below LDW|+1.4
Hurray! Eating perfect again worked out. Thank god it brought me in the 2 lb range of my LDW. I wasn't ready to start Phase 3 with a steak day. That being said, I am nervous and anxious to begin adding things into my diet. According to the BMR calculator, I need to consume 1800 calories to maintain my weight if I remain inactive. If I start incorporating light exercising (like I want) then I need to up it to 2100 calories. Damn that seems like a lot! Starting Phase 3 I need guidance for how much I am eating calorie-wise, but once I get used to it I can just go by feel. Today I know I am going to feel STUFFED, but if I don't consume enough calories my body will gain.. YIKES! I made a Fit Day account to plug in food items. Kind of played around with what I had in the fridge so I can get up to the right amount. Since this is my first day I want to keep most of the food items the same, but increase the portions. I only added a couple new items to see if they work for me. Also, since I am up a bit, I will eat just a little under my BMR in hopes to get closer to my LDW.
|Today’s Menu|
|B|Coffee with milk. Eggs, bacon, and strawberries.
|L|Chicken drumsticks with skin on. Asparagus with butter sauce.
|D|Steak with SF coleslaw.
|Daily Calorie Intake|1600 calories
|Above/Below LDW|+1.4
Hurray! Eating perfect again worked out. Thank god it brought me in the 2 lb range of my LDW. I wasn't ready to start Phase 3 with a steak day. That being said, I am nervous and anxious to begin adding things into my diet. According to the BMR calculator, I need to consume 1800 calories to maintain my weight if I remain inactive. If I start incorporating light exercising (like I want) then I need to up it to 2100 calories. Damn that seems like a lot! Starting Phase 3 I need guidance for how much I am eating calorie-wise, but once I get used to it I can just go by feel. Today I know I am going to feel STUFFED, but if I don't consume enough calories my body will gain.. YIKES! I made a Fit Day account to plug in food items. Kind of played around with what I had in the fridge so I can get up to the right amount. Since this is my first day I want to keep most of the food items the same, but increase the portions. I only added a couple new items to see if they work for me. Also, since I am up a bit, I will eat just a little under my BMR in hopes to get closer to my LDW.
|Today’s Menu|
|B|Coffee with milk. Eggs, bacon, and strawberries.
|L|Chicken drumsticks with skin on. Asparagus with butter sauce.
|D|Steak with SF coleslaw.
|Daily Calorie Intake|1600 calories
Sunday, April 4, 2010
VLCD 29|Goodbye Phase 2
Today's Weight|139.6 lbs
Above/Below LDW|+2.4
Today is my last day of Phase 2. I ate like a saint yesterday, but still up 2.4 lbs. I refuse to do a steak day until the HCG is out of my system. If I'm over 2 lbs tomorrow, then I'll take action. I had MAJOR cramping this morning. Since TOM has been missing for the past month I am assuming that TOM is going to get hit anytime. This may be one of the reasons why my perfect eating yesterday was ineffective in breaking the cheating weight. Feeling a little less frazzled from the past few days of stressful situations. We have a potential apartment! Just need to come up with the deposit money. Easter isn't anything special for us this year. Having a quiet day indoors with the family. My husband doesn't want me to bother with cooking a big meal. He just wants the leftover enchiladas from two nights ago. Bless his heart, haha.
Above/Below LDW|+2.4
Today is my last day of Phase 2. I ate like a saint yesterday, but still up 2.4 lbs. I refuse to do a steak day until the HCG is out of my system. If I'm over 2 lbs tomorrow, then I'll take action. I had MAJOR cramping this morning. Since TOM has been missing for the past month I am assuming that TOM is going to get hit anytime. This may be one of the reasons why my perfect eating yesterday was ineffective in breaking the cheating weight. Feeling a little less frazzled from the past few days of stressful situations. We have a potential apartment! Just need to come up with the deposit money. Easter isn't anything special for us this year. Having a quiet day indoors with the family. My husband doesn't want me to bother with cooking a big meal. He just wants the leftover enchiladas from two nights ago. Bless his heart, haha.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
VLCD 28: Stress Is a Terrible Thing
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: April 3, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 137.2 lbs
Today's Weight: 139.6 lbs
Loss: +2.4 lbs
Total Loss: -11.4 lbs
My family is going through a lot right now. We are having MAJOR money issues. It hit us like a ton of bricks two days ago. Talk about the worst timing in the world! First, because we need to find a new apartment by the end of the month (where the heck are we going to find application fee and deposit money). Second, because our trip to Florida (probably going to have to cancel now). Third, because I just stopped my HCG doses.
The next three days I am supposed to be following the VLCD until it is out of my system. Definitely blew that one yesterday! I didn't go absolutely crazy, but I ate enchiladas for dinner (made of chicken, black beans, cheese, salsa, enchilada sauce, and tortilla) plus some chocolates for desert and one alcoholic beverage to relax. I was good most of the day.. but after applying for food stamps (so embarrassed), selling a ton of my clothes at consignment shops, and returning some merchandise (deemed unnecessary purchases) I was down right ready to drink myself into submission. Instead I treated myself to comfort food for dinner.
Honestly, it wasn't that comforting! I have been craving chocolate for the past two weeks. It tasted like plastic (mini Twix bar). I'm almost glad I cheated to know that it doesn't taste as good as my mind thinks. Once I can "legally" eat chocolate again it will only be organic dark chocolate (my favorite). This diet sure did show me what truly tastes good! Natural organic RAW food for me my friends (once I can afford it).
So just as I said last time I cheated.. oh well! The next two days are VLCD then I can begin incorporating Phase 3 safe foods. I am basically going with what I have in the house since I can't buy any more food right now.
I'm not going to lie I am pretty depressed. My husband and I are fighting constantly. The best thing I can do right now is pray and try to look at the positive things in my life. My family is healthy, we have roof over our heads (for now), and things WILL GET BETTER. Thanks for your support guys! Until tomorrow.
Today's Date: April 3, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 137.2 lbs
Today's Weight: 139.6 lbs
Loss: +2.4 lbs
Total Loss: -11.4 lbs
My family is going through a lot right now. We are having MAJOR money issues. It hit us like a ton of bricks two days ago. Talk about the worst timing in the world! First, because we need to find a new apartment by the end of the month (where the heck are we going to find application fee and deposit money). Second, because our trip to Florida (probably going to have to cancel now). Third, because I just stopped my HCG doses.
The next three days I am supposed to be following the VLCD until it is out of my system. Definitely blew that one yesterday! I didn't go absolutely crazy, but I ate enchiladas for dinner (made of chicken, black beans, cheese, salsa, enchilada sauce, and tortilla) plus some chocolates for desert and one alcoholic beverage to relax. I was good most of the day.. but after applying for food stamps (so embarrassed), selling a ton of my clothes at consignment shops, and returning some merchandise (deemed unnecessary purchases) I was down right ready to drink myself into submission. Instead I treated myself to comfort food for dinner.
Honestly, it wasn't that comforting! I have been craving chocolate for the past two weeks. It tasted like plastic (mini Twix bar). I'm almost glad I cheated to know that it doesn't taste as good as my mind thinks. Once I can "legally" eat chocolate again it will only be organic dark chocolate (my favorite). This diet sure did show me what truly tastes good! Natural organic RAW food for me my friends (once I can afford it).
So just as I said last time I cheated.. oh well! The next two days are VLCD then I can begin incorporating Phase 3 safe foods. I am basically going with what I have in the house since I can't buy any more food right now.
I'm not going to lie I am pretty depressed. My husband and I are fighting constantly. The best thing I can do right now is pray and try to look at the positive things in my life. My family is healthy, we have roof over our heads (for now), and things WILL GET BETTER. Thanks for your support guys! Until tomorrow.
Friday, April 2, 2010
VLCD 27: Ending Phase 2
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: April 2, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 137.2 lbs
Today's Weight: 137.2 lbs
Loss: 0.0 lbs
Total Loss: -13.8 lbs
Overall Inches: -15 inches
Sure enough my HCG ran out last night. I decided to end Phase 2 instead of doing a planned interruption. A lot of stuff has happened in the past two days that has REALLY been stressing me out. I will explain next time I post.
Today's Date: April 2, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 137.2 lbs
Today's Weight: 137.2 lbs
Loss: 0.0 lbs
Total Loss: -13.8 lbs
Overall Inches: -15 inches
Sure enough my HCG ran out last night. I decided to end Phase 2 instead of doing a planned interruption. A lot of stuff has happened in the past two days that has REALLY been stressing me out. I will explain next time I post.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
VLCD 26: Caterpillar Phase
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: April 1, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 137.8 lbs
Today's Weight: 137.2 lbs
Loss: -0.6 lbs
Total Loss: -13.8 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and apple
L: Chicken with spinach chips
S: Strawberries
D: Chicken with cabbage salad
Daily Calorie Intake: 450 calories
All night I suffered through a sore throat. It came out of nowhere. I had no idea what I could do to help ease the pain. I probably picked up a bug while apartment hunting yesterday. To make matters worse I think this is going to be my last day of taking HCG. Somehow I am running out fast. Maybe the bottle fell over and leaked in the fridge? Either way it looks like I have enough for tonight then that's it! Though I am VERY content on the amount of weight/inches I have lost, I am not sure if I am ready to throw in the towel just yet. So instead of just ending Phase 2 I might do a "planned interruption" since I still have one more vial of HCG left. I really need your help to make sure this is correct:
Saturday 4/3 - Last Dose of HCG
Sunday 4/4 - VLCD
Monday 4/5 - VLCD
Tuesday 4/6 - VLCD
Wednesday 4/7 - Planned Interruption Begins (Phase 3 eating)
Monday 4/19 - Last Day of Planned Interruption
Tuesday 4/20 - Begin Taking HCG without loading
That will be JUST under two weeks of Phase 3 style eating. Then I just jump back into taking HCG to finish off that last batch? Hope I figured that out right! I will decide by tonight if this is something I want to do.
My Phase 2 food supplies are slowly depleting. All I have left for proteins is the chicken that I premeasured in containers. I think today is going to be a pajamas/lounging day with lots of tea (for the sore throat). Being a housewife seems like such a lazy thing! The days of working and being a full time student are only months away, so I'm soaking up this time while I still can. It's funny because I looked at this diet as my "caterpillar phase" were I hide in my cocoon (house). After I have stabilized (possibly incorporating light exercising) in Phase 3 and become comfortable with adding back starches and sugars in Phase 4, I will emerge a butterfly.. beautiful inside and out! So corny I know, but just the kind of thing I need to make me smile.
Today's Date: April 1, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 137.8 lbs
Today's Weight: 137.2 lbs
Loss: -0.6 lbs
Total Loss: -13.8 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and apple
L: Chicken with spinach chips
S: Strawberries
D: Chicken with cabbage salad
Daily Calorie Intake: 450 calories
All night I suffered through a sore throat. It came out of nowhere. I had no idea what I could do to help ease the pain. I probably picked up a bug while apartment hunting yesterday. To make matters worse I think this is going to be my last day of taking HCG. Somehow I am running out fast. Maybe the bottle fell over and leaked in the fridge? Either way it looks like I have enough for tonight then that's it! Though I am VERY content on the amount of weight/inches I have lost, I am not sure if I am ready to throw in the towel just yet. So instead of just ending Phase 2 I might do a "planned interruption" since I still have one more vial of HCG left. I really need your help to make sure this is correct:
Saturday 4/3 - Last Dose of HCG
Sunday 4/4 - VLCD
Monday 4/5 - VLCD
Tuesday 4/6 - VLCD
Wednesday 4/7 - Planned Interruption Begins (Phase 3 eating)
Monday 4/19 - Last Day of Planned Interruption
Tuesday 4/20 - Begin Taking HCG without loading
That will be JUST under two weeks of Phase 3 style eating. Then I just jump back into taking HCG to finish off that last batch? Hope I figured that out right! I will decide by tonight if this is something I want to do.
My Phase 2 food supplies are slowly depleting. All I have left for proteins is the chicken that I premeasured in containers. I think today is going to be a pajamas/lounging day with lots of tea (for the sore throat). Being a housewife seems like such a lazy thing! The days of working and being a full time student are only months away, so I'm soaking up this time while I still can. It's funny because I looked at this diet as my "caterpillar phase" were I hide in my cocoon (house). After I have stabilized (possibly incorporating light exercising) in Phase 3 and become comfortable with adding back starches and sugars in Phase 4, I will emerge a butterfly.. beautiful inside and out! So corny I know, but just the kind of thing I need to make me smile.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
VLCD 25: Too Good To Last
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: March 31, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 138 lbs
Today's Weight: 137.8 lbs
Loss: -0.2 lbs
Total Loss: -13.2 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and orange
L: Beef with asparagus
D:Chicken with cabbage
Daily Calorie Intake: 450 calories
The past five days have been nothing but wonderful losses.. so I knew that this was coming! The inevitable slow down. The time when my body's inches are catching up with the pounds. It's funny how most of us really hang onto that number. Obviously visually you want to look fabulous, but that damn number.. the goal that your trying to reach is what your fighting for in the end. I think my hopes of hitting 130 lbs are coming to an end and now turning into at least 135 lbs by Saturday. That would bring me to 16 lbs lost this round averaging a little over 0.5 lbs/day for the past 30 days. I think that would be pretty sweet for someone who didn't have a lot to lose in the first place. Maybe I can tone the rest up with exercise (eventually) like I did to initially lose weight. Before I did this diet I lost 50 lbs on my own, but after that I was stuck. Thank goodness my friend told me about HCG! It has been the answer to my problems. Plus it's educating me on things I never knew (like MSG, cravings, ect.).
Today was definitely more active than normal. I had a doctors appointment in the morning. Then my husband and I drove around from lunch until around 6 pm looking at apartments. We are moving out of our current one on April 30th. So I am pretty tired after all that. I ran out of melba toast so it was just one fruit, two proteins, and two vegetables today. I need to down some water until bedtime since I didn't drink a lot while we were out. Grateful for the loss today, but hoping for a bigger loss tomorrow!
Today's Date: March 31, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 138 lbs
Today's Weight: 137.8 lbs
Loss: -0.2 lbs
Total Loss: -13.2 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and orange
L: Beef with asparagus
D:Chicken with cabbage
Daily Calorie Intake: 450 calories
The past five days have been nothing but wonderful losses.. so I knew that this was coming! The inevitable slow down. The time when my body's inches are catching up with the pounds. It's funny how most of us really hang onto that number. Obviously visually you want to look fabulous, but that damn number.. the goal that your trying to reach is what your fighting for in the end. I think my hopes of hitting 130 lbs are coming to an end and now turning into at least 135 lbs by Saturday. That would bring me to 16 lbs lost this round averaging a little over 0.5 lbs/day for the past 30 days. I think that would be pretty sweet for someone who didn't have a lot to lose in the first place. Maybe I can tone the rest up with exercise (eventually) like I did to initially lose weight. Before I did this diet I lost 50 lbs on my own, but after that I was stuck. Thank goodness my friend told me about HCG! It has been the answer to my problems. Plus it's educating me on things I never knew (like MSG, cravings, ect.).
Today was definitely more active than normal. I had a doctors appointment in the morning. Then my husband and I drove around from lunch until around 6 pm looking at apartments. We are moving out of our current one on April 30th. So I am pretty tired after all that. I ran out of melba toast so it was just one fruit, two proteins, and two vegetables today. I need to down some water until bedtime since I didn't drink a lot while we were out. Grateful for the loss today, but hoping for a bigger loss tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
What A Bum
VLCD 24: BM.. TOM.. Bueller?
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: March 30, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 138.8 lbs
Today's Weight: 138 lbs
Loss: -0.8 lbs
Total Loss: -13 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and strawberries
L: Steak with spinach and Melba
S: Melba
D: Chicken with asparagus
Daily Calorie Intake: 423 calories
I have the most random things to put on here sometimes that don't even really go together so if I seem like I am rambling.. it's because my mind is a very strange, complicated thing. I love the smell of coffee in the morning. Now brewed coffee smells wonderful, but my favorite is the actual beans. I could stick my head into the coffee tin and just breathe in the smell forever if I didn't have a life to get back to. My husband doesn't drink coffee at all. He always jokes that that's the one habit he didn't pick up being in the military. Well retirement isn't here for another 25 years plus. So trust me.. I will bring him to the "black" side. This diet has caused me to enjoy my coffee black. I was one of those sissy frappawhata cappawhoda people (yes I made those words up). More cream than coffee.. with about an eighth of raw sugar. Not anymore my friends! My detoxed body combined with simplified meal plan has somehow caused my taste buds to appreciate every flavor. For example, a few posts back I wrote about the most amazing damn apple I had ever tasted. Well every apple I have had since has been just as great! It could be the brand or type. Or maybe it's that I really truly value the things I eat. Not only that, but the natural organic things I eat. I am OBSESSED with fresh produce now. Trying to buy 100% organic is tough in America, but dammit I do my best! I am a little curious to try onions (being an onion hater) to see if my mind has changed. Maybe I will enjoy them now?
Onto my bodily concerns. I used to be so in tuned to my body. Not sure what to think anymore. HCG has made so many changes in my body that my mind is trying to grab the reins and get back control. I just want to understand what's going on! I guess if I had to chose between my old body and new one, then I will be patient in waiting for my mind to catch up. What I am talking about it hunger mentally and physically. Before there was just one hunger. Like the two had combined into this super human craving that my body couldn't differentiate. Now I am trying to educate my mind into which is what since they seem to be separated. Second of all TOM has not come yet. God bless the HCGDieters Group. I would be so lost without them! Yesterday I had to post my concerns because I was getting worried. I had TOM a few weeks prior to starting the diet. Nothing since! I have a Mirena IUD so basically that with the combination of HCG is making my body not have TOM. This would be awesome except that I am worried I will be sitting down out somewhere and POW here comes Aunt Flo. This is why I now carry supplies everywhere. Third is my BMs! Yes I am talking about constipation. I am so irregular lately it's hurting my tummy. I tried drinking Smooth Move last night to get things going, but this morning was not fun. That's all I am going to say about that. Fourth and finally is what I was talking about yesterday. Light headed, black spots, and low energy. The Potassium is helping a little. I also started taking some of my B12 for energy. I still am not where I was before. At the beginning I was feeling great! Now I am getting cravings and feel like poop. I don't know what else to do!
This lack of BM, TOM, and overall feeling like crap blows. While trying to eat my strawberries this morning I was just looking at them like.. yuck. They tasted delicious my my stomach doesn't want them. I was nibbling on them like a horse with hay. Hopefully the rest of the day isn't going to be this "bleh". Praying for a great BM today (never thought I would hear myself say that).
Today's Date: March 30, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 138.8 lbs
Today's Weight: 138 lbs
Loss: -0.8 lbs
Total Loss: -13 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and strawberries
L: Steak with spinach and Melba
S: Melba
D: Chicken with asparagus
Daily Calorie Intake: 423 calories
I have the most random things to put on here sometimes that don't even really go together so if I seem like I am rambling.. it's because my mind is a very strange, complicated thing. I love the smell of coffee in the morning. Now brewed coffee smells wonderful, but my favorite is the actual beans. I could stick my head into the coffee tin and just breathe in the smell forever if I didn't have a life to get back to. My husband doesn't drink coffee at all. He always jokes that that's the one habit he didn't pick up being in the military. Well retirement isn't here for another 25 years plus. So trust me.. I will bring him to the "black" side. This diet has caused me to enjoy my coffee black. I was one of those sissy frappawhata cappawhoda people (yes I made those words up). More cream than coffee.. with about an eighth of raw sugar. Not anymore my friends! My detoxed body combined with simplified meal plan has somehow caused my taste buds to appreciate every flavor. For example, a few posts back I wrote about the most amazing damn apple I had ever tasted. Well every apple I have had since has been just as great! It could be the brand or type. Or maybe it's that I really truly value the things I eat. Not only that, but the natural organic things I eat. I am OBSESSED with fresh produce now. Trying to buy 100% organic is tough in America, but dammit I do my best! I am a little curious to try onions (being an onion hater) to see if my mind has changed. Maybe I will enjoy them now?
Onto my bodily concerns. I used to be so in tuned to my body. Not sure what to think anymore. HCG has made so many changes in my body that my mind is trying to grab the reins and get back control. I just want to understand what's going on! I guess if I had to chose between my old body and new one, then I will be patient in waiting for my mind to catch up. What I am talking about it hunger mentally and physically. Before there was just one hunger. Like the two had combined into this super human craving that my body couldn't differentiate. Now I am trying to educate my mind into which is what since they seem to be separated. Second of all TOM has not come yet. God bless the HCGDieters Group. I would be so lost without them! Yesterday I had to post my concerns because I was getting worried. I had TOM a few weeks prior to starting the diet. Nothing since! I have a Mirena IUD so basically that with the combination of HCG is making my body not have TOM. This would be awesome except that I am worried I will be sitting down out somewhere and POW here comes Aunt Flo. This is why I now carry supplies everywhere. Third is my BMs! Yes I am talking about constipation. I am so irregular lately it's hurting my tummy. I tried drinking Smooth Move last night to get things going, but this morning was not fun. That's all I am going to say about that. Fourth and finally is what I was talking about yesterday. Light headed, black spots, and low energy. The Potassium is helping a little. I also started taking some of my B12 for energy. I still am not where I was before. At the beginning I was feeling great! Now I am getting cravings and feel like poop. I don't know what else to do!
This lack of BM, TOM, and overall feeling like crap blows. While trying to eat my strawberries this morning I was just looking at them like.. yuck. They tasted delicious my my stomach doesn't want them. I was nibbling on them like a horse with hay. Hopefully the rest of the day isn't going to be this "bleh". Praying for a great BM today (never thought I would hear myself say that).
Monday, March 29, 2010
VLCD 23: Hit 130s.. Phase 3 Nightmares!
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: March 29, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 140 lbs
Today's Weight: 138.8 lbs
Loss: -1.2 lb
Total Loss: -12.2 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and an apple
L: Steak with asparagus
S: Melba
D: Chicken cabbage soup
Daily Calorie Intake: 467 calories
Where to begin! I have a couple things I wanted to share on here mostly so that I can look back on it, but also so that other people may get something from it:
For the past week I have little to no energy. Whenever I stand up too fast I see black spots and get light headed. My whole body has felt overall like CRAP. I was pinpointing it to my oral surgery last Monday, but it has been long enough to know that something else is up. I am an avid reader of the HCGDieters Group on Yahoo. After a little bit of digging on the message boards I found that other people share these symptoms. Following advice on there, I went to Walmart yesterday and purchased some Potassium pills. They say take 99mg/3x daily. This morning I began taking them. I will let you know if it helps!
Phase 3 is seriously giving me nightmares! Now I know what others are talking about when they are afraid. Phase 2 is so simple to follow. I am sure that the limited foods bores some people, but there is really no room for error. With Phase 3 upon me I am filled with mixed emotions. Obviously I am overjoyed that I can once again have some of my favorite foods, but the majority of me is a second away from a panic attack! It is just scary knowing that all the time, money, and heart you put into dropping off the pounds can be gone if you accidentally eat something with hidden sugars or starches. I am no nutritionist, so I am definitely carrying around a list of alternative names for them. If any of you guys have a good list or a website please feel free to share (I think I finally solved my no commenting problems). Yesterday afternoon I spent hours on the internet finding recipes, tips, and tricks for Phase 3 (and 4). I am taking this diet very seriously. I know that the stabilization part is really key for lifelong results. I hope to look back at this and laugh thinking how silly I was to worry.
Onto today's little blurbs.. I dropped another 1.2 lbs last night bringing me into the 130s. Only 8.8 lbs until my goal. The sad thing this is I have until Saturday (last dosage of HCG) to do it. Not really getting my hopes up to lose that large of an amount in a week, but not ruling it out either. All I can do is STICK TO PROTOCOL. I made a little calender up until Phase 4 so I can record my weight and count down the days. My daughter is still sick at home with me (ear infections and thrush). Husband is still on half days with Friday's off until his leave (vacation). The awesome thing about coming home from war is that they don't just throw you back in working full days. We need to start planning our trip soon since we are driving. Map out the trail, haha.
I want to end this post with how I am feeling. This journey has been amazing. The first time my friend told me about HCG I was VERY hesitant. My emotions have been on a roller coaster, but once the ride is over I know I will end with the best emotion of all.. happiness:-)
Today's Date: March 29, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 140 lbs
Today's Weight: 138.8 lbs
Loss: -1.2 lb
Total Loss: -12.2 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and an apple
L: Steak with asparagus
S: Melba
D: Chicken cabbage soup
Daily Calorie Intake: 467 calories
Where to begin! I have a couple things I wanted to share on here mostly so that I can look back on it, but also so that other people may get something from it:
For the past week I have little to no energy. Whenever I stand up too fast I see black spots and get light headed. My whole body has felt overall like CRAP. I was pinpointing it to my oral surgery last Monday, but it has been long enough to know that something else is up. I am an avid reader of the HCGDieters Group on Yahoo. After a little bit of digging on the message boards I found that other people share these symptoms. Following advice on there, I went to Walmart yesterday and purchased some Potassium pills. They say take 99mg/3x daily. This morning I began taking them. I will let you know if it helps!
Phase 3 is seriously giving me nightmares! Now I know what others are talking about when they are afraid. Phase 2 is so simple to follow. I am sure that the limited foods bores some people, but there is really no room for error. With Phase 3 upon me I am filled with mixed emotions. Obviously I am overjoyed that I can once again have some of my favorite foods, but the majority of me is a second away from a panic attack! It is just scary knowing that all the time, money, and heart you put into dropping off the pounds can be gone if you accidentally eat something with hidden sugars or starches. I am no nutritionist, so I am definitely carrying around a list of alternative names for them. If any of you guys have a good list or a website please feel free to share (I think I finally solved my no commenting problems). Yesterday afternoon I spent hours on the internet finding recipes, tips, and tricks for Phase 3 (and 4). I am taking this diet very seriously. I know that the stabilization part is really key for lifelong results. I hope to look back at this and laugh thinking how silly I was to worry.
Onto today's little blurbs.. I dropped another 1.2 lbs last night bringing me into the 130s. Only 8.8 lbs until my goal. The sad thing this is I have until Saturday (last dosage of HCG) to do it. Not really getting my hopes up to lose that large of an amount in a week, but not ruling it out either. All I can do is STICK TO PROTOCOL. I made a little calender up until Phase 4 so I can record my weight and count down the days. My daughter is still sick at home with me (ear infections and thrush). Husband is still on half days with Friday's off until his leave (vacation). The awesome thing about coming home from war is that they don't just throw you back in working full days. We need to start planning our trip soon since we are driving. Map out the trail, haha.
I want to end this post with how I am feeling. This journey has been amazing. The first time my friend told me about HCG I was VERY hesitant. My emotions have been on a roller coaster, but once the ride is over I know I will end with the best emotion of all.. happiness:-)
Sunday, March 28, 2010
VLCD 22: One More Week To Go
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: March 28, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 141 lbs
Today's Weight: 140 lbs
Loss: -1 lb
Total Loss: -11 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and an apple
L: Steak with asparagus
S: Melba
D: Shrimp with coleslaw
Daily Calorie Intake: 471 calories
Body Measurements (Week One/Two/Three/Four)
Neck: 13/12.5/ 12.5/ 12.5
Bicep: 13/13/ 12.75/ 12.5
Forearm: 10.5/10/ 9.75/ 9.75
Chest: 33/31/ 32.5/ 31
Bust: 37.5/36.5/ 36/ 36
Waist: 30/28/ 28/ 27
Hips: 39.5/39.5/ 38/ 36.5
Thigh: 24.5/23.5/ 23.5/ 22.5
Calf: 14.5/14.5/ 14.5/ 14
Overall Inches: -12.25 inches
This Weeks BMI: 24
New pictures are posted. I lost another pound today. The past couple days I have been seriously craving chocolate. It's almost unbearable! Mostly because my husband will eat it right next to me. Peanut butter is pretty tempting too. The smell makes me go nuts! Hahaha get it? I don't know why, but the apple I ate this morning was probably the best apple I have EVER tasted. I didn't even want to eat it all at once hunger-wise, but it just tasted too damn good to stop eating. I put some fudge brownie Capella drops and chocolate Stevia in my coffee in an attempt to aid my chocolate desires. It's just not the same as biting into a Snickers. Oh well.. only nine more days of VLCD eating left (not counting today). Then I can eat a different variety of things. I need to start researching Phase 3 in more detail. I have the basic idea of how it works, but in order to survive my Florida trip without gains is going to take some serious knowledge of acceptable foods. I need to purchase a travel scale also.
Today's Date: March 28, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 141 lbs
Today's Weight: 140 lbs
Loss: -1 lb
Total Loss: -11 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and an apple
L: Steak with asparagus
S: Melba
D: Shrimp with coleslaw
Daily Calorie Intake: 471 calories
Body Measurements (Week One/Two/Three/Four)
Neck: 13/12.5/ 12.5/ 12.5
Bicep: 13/13/ 12.75/ 12.5
Forearm: 10.5/10/ 9.75/ 9.75
Chest: 33/31/ 32.5/ 31
Bust: 37.5/36.5/ 36/ 36
Waist: 30/28/ 28/ 27
Hips: 39.5/39.5/ 38/ 36.5
Thigh: 24.5/23.5/ 23.5/ 22.5
Calf: 14.5/14.5/ 14.5/ 14
Overall Inches: -12.25 inches
This Weeks BMI: 24
New pictures are posted. I lost another pound today. The past couple days I have been seriously craving chocolate. It's almost unbearable! Mostly because my husband will eat it right next to me. Peanut butter is pretty tempting too. The smell makes me go nuts! Hahaha get it? I don't know why, but the apple I ate this morning was probably the best apple I have EVER tasted. I didn't even want to eat it all at once hunger-wise, but it just tasted too damn good to stop eating. I put some fudge brownie Capella drops and chocolate Stevia in my coffee in an attempt to aid my chocolate desires. It's just not the same as biting into a Snickers. Oh well.. only nine more days of VLCD eating left (not counting today). Then I can eat a different variety of things. I need to start researching Phase 3 in more detail. I have the basic idea of how it works, but in order to survive my Florida trip without gains is going to take some serious knowledge of acceptable foods. I need to purchase a travel scale also.
Updated Pictures
I would like to point out one positive and negative thing about my body that I see. It's not fair to just pick out all the flaws. I need to have a positive outlook also:
Negative: Them juicy thighs! Darn genetics are fighting against me.
Positive: My tummy is looking good. Once I get back to exercising I can tighten it up even more.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
VLCD 21: Ten Pound Goal
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: March 27, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 142.4 lbs
Today's Weight: 141 lbs
Loss: -1.4 lbs
Total Loss: -10 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and half an orange
L: Steak with turnip greens
S: Melba
D: Shrimp with asparagus
Daily Calorie Intake: 468 calories
This girl lost ten pounds! That is AMAZING news. I never in my life imagined losing ten pounds in less than a month. Thank you HCG! Even if I somehow don't lose any more weight this is something I am very proud of myself for doing. I only have a week left on Phase 2 so I am trying to be one hundred percent in this. No cheating (my head has been whispering thoughts of cupcakes and chocolate all week)! I could go another 15 days extra, but we are going to Florida for vacation. I really do not want to be hassling with Phase 2 foods while I am away for a week and half in close quarters with family. My main drive for this diet was to look bikini ready by our trip. I am definitely well on my way to that goal! I just realized I never posted better pictures. Well I will have my husband take some tonight and post them tomorrow. I will be ten pounds lighter than my beginning pictures, but oh well!
Today's Date: March 27, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 142.4 lbs
Today's Weight: 141 lbs
Loss: -1.4 lbs
Total Loss: -10 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and half an orange
L: Steak with turnip greens
S: Melba
D: Shrimp with asparagus
Daily Calorie Intake: 468 calories
This girl lost ten pounds! That is AMAZING news. I never in my life imagined losing ten pounds in less than a month. Thank you HCG! Even if I somehow don't lose any more weight this is something I am very proud of myself for doing. I only have a week left on Phase 2 so I am trying to be one hundred percent in this. No cheating (my head has been whispering thoughts of cupcakes and chocolate all week)! I could go another 15 days extra, but we are going to Florida for vacation. I really do not want to be hassling with Phase 2 foods while I am away for a week and half in close quarters with family. My main drive for this diet was to look bikini ready by our trip. I am definitely well on my way to that goal! I just realized I never posted better pictures. Well I will have my husband take some tonight and post them tomorrow. I will be ten pounds lighter than my beginning pictures, but oh well!
Friday, March 26, 2010
VLCD 20: Finally
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: March 26, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 144.6 lbs
Today's Weight: 142.4 lbs
Loss: -2.2 lbs
Total Loss: -8.6 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Half an orange and coffee
L: Chicken with turnip greens
D: Chicken with turnip greens
S: Strawberries and iced tea
Daily Calorie Intake: 500 calories
Finally lost all that cheating weight plus lost at extra 1.4 lbs bringing me to my lowest weight yet on this diet of 142.4 lbs! Talk about doing a happy dance, haha. Spent the day out at the outlet mall with my family. We were out a little longer than expected so we ended up eating out at the Cracker Barrel. Luckily they have a low carb menu. I ordered grilled chicken and turnip greens. I just ate one portion for lunch and saved the second half for dinner. I was VERY tempted to go for the Friday fish fry, but I was a good girl. I know that there were some bad things in the meal like butter and ham. I am just overlooking it because it was either eat it or pass out while shopping. My daughter had just gotten over a double ear infection a few weeks ago. She seemed ill again today so we took her to the ER tonight only to find out she has another double ear infection and thrush. UGH! Poor girl:-( We will see if the Cracker Barrel hurts my weight tomorrow. Now it's time to snuggle up with the husband and watch the movies we rented. Nighty night!
Today's Date: March 26, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 144.6 lbs
Today's Weight: 142.4 lbs
Loss: -2.2 lbs
Total Loss: -8.6 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Half an orange and coffee
L: Chicken with turnip greens
D: Chicken with turnip greens
S: Strawberries and iced tea
Daily Calorie Intake: 500 calories
Finally lost all that cheating weight plus lost at extra 1.4 lbs bringing me to my lowest weight yet on this diet of 142.4 lbs! Talk about doing a happy dance, haha. Spent the day out at the outlet mall with my family. We were out a little longer than expected so we ended up eating out at the Cracker Barrel. Luckily they have a low carb menu. I ordered grilled chicken and turnip greens. I just ate one portion for lunch and saved the second half for dinner. I was VERY tempted to go for the Friday fish fry, but I was a good girl. I know that there were some bad things in the meal like butter and ham. I am just overlooking it because it was either eat it or pass out while shopping. My daughter had just gotten over a double ear infection a few weeks ago. She seemed ill again today so we took her to the ER tonight only to find out she has another double ear infection and thrush. UGH! Poor girl:-( We will see if the Cracker Barrel hurts my weight tomorrow. Now it's time to snuggle up with the husband and watch the movies we rented. Nighty night!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
VLCD 19: Frustrated
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: March 25, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 144.6 lbs
Today's Weight: 144.6 lbs
Loss: --
Total Loss: -6.4 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and half an orange
S: --
L: Beef, spinach, and Melba
S: Melba
D: Shrimp with tomato
Daily Calorie Intake: 426 calories
Nothing on the scale this morning. SO annoyed, but my wonderful supporting husband said "don't fret!" He calmed me down enough to remember that there are inches to lose too. So I measured myself and sure enough I had lost several inches since the last time I measured. Okay, so that made me feel a tiny bit better. I know that I did it to myself by cheating, but it is taking FOREVER to get back to normal losses. I just need to keep on trucking.
Today's Date: March 25, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 144.6 lbs
Today's Weight: 144.6 lbs
Loss: --
Total Loss: -6.4 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee and half an orange
S: --
L: Beef, spinach, and Melba
S: Melba
D: Shrimp with tomato
Daily Calorie Intake: 426 calories
Nothing on the scale this morning. SO annoyed, but my wonderful supporting husband said "don't fret!" He calmed me down enough to remember that there are inches to lose too. So I measured myself and sure enough I had lost several inches since the last time I measured. Okay, so that made me feel a tiny bit better. I know that I did it to myself by cheating, but it is taking FOREVER to get back to normal losses. I just need to keep on trucking.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
VLCD 18
Start Date R1: March 5, 2010
Today's Date: March 24, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 147 lbs
Today's Weight: 144.6 lbs
Loss: -2.4
Total Loss: -6.4 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee with Vanilla Creme Stevia and Vanilla Custard Capella drops (my new fav)
S: Half an orange
L: Beef cabbage soup
S: --
D: Beef cabbage soup
Daily Calorie Intake: 495 calories
For the record my cheating lasted four days and cost me over a week of losses to get back on track. Now with that said and done, lets focus on the now. I got my wisdom teeth pulled on Monday so I am assuming the slight gain yesterday was due to water retention from taking pain killers. I had been on a stall two days prior so I did an apple day yesterday (homemade apple sauce with my mouth being in pain). It paid off with a loss of 2.4 lbs bringing me 0.8 lbs away from my lowest weight on this diet (143.8 lbs). Today was a tough eating day because my mouth was still hurting. I made a big pot of beef cabbage soup for both meals. I had to cut everything really small so I could get it down, but the broth was lovely to sip on throughout the day. Having my husband back has been a burden and blessing. Obviously his return caused the initial cheating, but he is great support now. Yesterday I nearly quit due to being heavily medicated. I was just plain upset and miserable. I desperately wanted to eat mashed potatoes, pudding, and ice cream like a regular patient recovering from a tooth extraction. He really helped me push through the pain and stick to the diet. I know I can do this!
Today's Date: March 24, 2010
Start weight: 151 lbs
Goal: 130 lbs
Yesterday's Weight: 147 lbs
Today's Weight: 144.6 lbs
Loss: -2.4
Total Loss: -6.4 lbs
Today’s Menu
B: Coffee with Vanilla Creme Stevia and Vanilla Custard Capella drops (my new fav)
S: Half an orange
L: Beef cabbage soup
S: --
D: Beef cabbage soup
Daily Calorie Intake: 495 calories
For the record my cheating lasted four days and cost me over a week of losses to get back on track. Now with that said and done, lets focus on the now. I got my wisdom teeth pulled on Monday so I am assuming the slight gain yesterday was due to water retention from taking pain killers. I had been on a stall two days prior so I did an apple day yesterday (homemade apple sauce with my mouth being in pain). It paid off with a loss of 2.4 lbs bringing me 0.8 lbs away from my lowest weight on this diet (143.8 lbs). Today was a tough eating day because my mouth was still hurting. I made a big pot of beef cabbage soup for both meals. I had to cut everything really small so I could get it down, but the broth was lovely to sip on throughout the day. Having my husband back has been a burden and blessing. Obviously his return caused the initial cheating, but he is great support now. Yesterday I nearly quit due to being heavily medicated. I was just plain upset and miserable. I desperately wanted to eat mashed potatoes, pudding, and ice cream like a regular patient recovering from a tooth extraction. He really helped me push through the pain and stick to the diet. I know I can do this!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Week Three Body Measurements
Body Measurements (Week One/Week Two/Week Three)
Neck: 13/12.5/ 12.5
Bicep: 13/13/ 12.75
Forearm: 10.5/10/ 9.75
Chest: 33/31/ 32.5
Bust: 37.5/36.5/ 36
Waist: 30/28/ 28
Hips: 39.5/39.5/ 38
Thigh: 24.5/23.5/ 23.5
Calf: 14.5/14.5/ 14.5
Overall Inches: -8.5 inches
This Weeks BMI: 25.1
I forgot to post my measurements yesterday. Since my cheating I gained back 2.4 lbs, but I have lost 1.5 more inches. I guess that's why it's called Pounds AND Inches, haha. Well that lifted my spirits a little.
Neck: 13/12.5/ 12.5
Bicep: 13/13/ 12.75
Forearm: 10.5/10/ 9.75
Chest: 33/31/ 32.5
Bust: 37.5/36.5/ 36
Waist: 30/28/ 28
Hips: 39.5/39.5/ 38
Thigh: 24.5/23.5/ 23.5
Calf: 14.5/14.5/ 14.5
Overall Inches: -8.5 inches
This Weeks BMI: 25.1
I forgot to post my measurements yesterday. Since my cheating I gained back 2.4 lbs, but I have lost 1.5 more inches. I guess that's why it's called Pounds AND Inches, haha. Well that lifted my spirits a little.
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