A small release, but still downwards! I think I had too much salt yesterday...
I was a bit more hungry than usual today, and had some heartburn, but nothing I couldn't live with, on both counts.
Calories today 450ish. Menu still consists of chicken, beef in the form of 96/4 hamburgers grilled on a George Foreman type grill, cucumbers, tomatoes (with fresh basil leaves, they ARE considered a herb after all so it's allowed), apples and strawberries. Sometimes I'll have asparagus, celery or even lettuce to shake things up a little.
So basically nothing new to report, except that my size 10s are getting loose! I have to measure my inches again soon, I'm hoping to be in a size 8 for the trip up for my dad's birthday. That would be nice!
And now, off for my exercise - walking the dogs!
Friday, June 7, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
P2 Day 17 150.3 (-0.3) (-16.4)
Ooooh the scale is teasing me! Always when I'm moving down to a lower decade. It also happens when I'm gaining, I flirt with the next decade for days until I finally pass the number. Sure hope I see the 140s tomorrow!
My caloric intake for today should be about 450ish.
It's already been a busy day, an interview for a job this morning, then to work, then a phone interview later, then off to my second job afterwards. I'm so glad my energy is keeping up!
And that's all for now :)
My caloric intake for today should be about 450ish.
It's already been a busy day, an interview for a job this morning, then to work, then a phone interview later, then off to my second job afterwards. I'm so glad my energy is keeping up!
And that's all for now :)
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
P2 Day 16 150.6 (-0.7) (-16.1)
And another nice release! I'm rounding the corner to the 140s! Yay!
Yesterday's calorie count was 430, I suspect today will be around 450, I ran out of apples and had to pick one up for lunch today, so I don't know what it weighs, but it's likely around 180g after the core has been removed.
That's the thing with HCG, you weigh everything you eat, it's the only way to be sure you're staying under the 500 calorie limit.
I bought some Archer Farms coffee, cinnamon vanilla nut - oh my, it's like drinking hot chocolate it's so tasty! Your tastebuds get very sensitive on this program. Under normal circumstances, I'd never consider a flavored black coffee to be such a luxury!
Yesterday's calorie count was 430, I suspect today will be around 450, I ran out of apples and had to pick one up for lunch today, so I don't know what it weighs, but it's likely around 180g after the core has been removed.
That's the thing with HCG, you weigh everything you eat, it's the only way to be sure you're staying under the 500 calorie limit.
I bought some Archer Farms coffee, cinnamon vanilla nut - oh my, it's like drinking hot chocolate it's so tasty! Your tastebuds get very sensitive on this program. Under normal circumstances, I'd never consider a flavored black coffee to be such a luxury!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
P2 Day 15 151.3 (-0.4) (-15.4)
Not bad for two weeks work!! I had hoped for more, and it likely would have been a little more, but for the water retention I went through.
Onwards!
Yesterday I had 429 calories, a little lower due to my veggie choices, cucumber instead of celery for instance, and due to having chicken at both meals.
Today presents a challenge, some international visitors are coming in to the office today, and I've been invited to the in-office lunch we are having. I am either going to beg off, pleading a conflict, or I will attend, be honest and say I'm on a strict protocol and will be eating my own lunch. Either way I'm not veering off program!
More later (probably)!
I ended up begging off and going and doing my own thing for lunch. The day went well, I'm feeling good, lots of energy!
Onwards!
Yesterday I had 429 calories, a little lower due to my veggie choices, cucumber instead of celery for instance, and due to having chicken at both meals.
Today presents a challenge, some international visitors are coming in to the office today, and I've been invited to the in-office lunch we are having. I am either going to beg off, pleading a conflict, or I will attend, be honest and say I'm on a strict protocol and will be eating my own lunch. Either way I'm not veering off program!
More later (probably)!
I ended up begging off and going and doing my own thing for lunch. The day went well, I'm feeling good, lots of energy!
Monday, June 3, 2013
P2 Day 14 - 151.7 (-1.0) (-15.0)
Another great release!
Feeling a touch under the weather today, good energy and all, but I've got stomach cramps, I think I've been taking too much potassium (or not drinking enough water with the potassium, either one), so I will scale back a bit on it, and take 3 a day - I've been taking 5 or 6 to get the water retention down. 3 is my normal while on HCG.
I'm still sleeping well, that's one thing I love about being on HCG, no problem falling or staying asleep, it's wonderful!
I'm going to visit my dad at the end of the month, and will be taking a 5-7 day interruption at that time. From everything I'm reading, it's the same as transitioning to Phase 3. I stop taking the HCG, eat VLCD for 72 hours, then eat phase 3 style during the break (this is high fat, high protein, zero sugar, zero starch), and when I go back on the HCG there is no loading to be done. Just start taking the HCG and eating the maximum 500 calories a day (protocol foods only of course). Wish me luck! I'm hoping I don't gain much at all...
Feeling a touch under the weather today, good energy and all, but I've got stomach cramps, I think I've been taking too much potassium (or not drinking enough water with the potassium, either one), so I will scale back a bit on it, and take 3 a day - I've been taking 5 or 6 to get the water retention down. 3 is my normal while on HCG.
I'm still sleeping well, that's one thing I love about being on HCG, no problem falling or staying asleep, it's wonderful!
I'm going to visit my dad at the end of the month, and will be taking a 5-7 day interruption at that time. From everything I'm reading, it's the same as transitioning to Phase 3. I stop taking the HCG, eat VLCD for 72 hours, then eat phase 3 style during the break (this is high fat, high protein, zero sugar, zero starch), and when I go back on the HCG there is no loading to be done. Just start taking the HCG and eating the maximum 500 calories a day (protocol foods only of course). Wish me luck! I'm hoping I don't gain much at all...
Sunday, June 2, 2013
P2 - Day 13 152.7 (-0.4) (-14.0)
Great day, with good releases over the last couple of days. I am averaging about 480ish in the calorie department.
Today I had lettuce with my dinner, boy 100g is a lot of lettuce lol.
Feeling good, the potassium is definitely helping with the water retention and tension I was feeling, although my hands are still a touch tingly as yet.
Not much else to report. Feeling good, love that I've lost 14 pounds in 13 days! Yay! And I've lost 14.85 total inches (and 1.5 of those off my waist) ! Double yay!!!
I love HCG! So worth the sacrifices!
Today I had lettuce with my dinner, boy 100g is a lot of lettuce lol.
Feeling good, the potassium is definitely helping with the water retention and tension I was feeling, although my hands are still a touch tingly as yet.
Not much else to report. Feeling good, love that I've lost 14 pounds in 13 days! Yay! And I've lost 14.85 total inches (and 1.5 of those off my waist) ! Double yay!!!
I love HCG! So worth the sacrifices!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
P2 - Day 12 - 153.1 (-0.6) (-13.6)
Well that's a bit better! My TOM started too, so I think in conjunction with my increase in Potassium, and a ton of bathroom trips, the water retention is finally subsiding.
My day yesterday was about 470 calories, I plan on today being about the same, and plan also on continuing the potassium and D3 supplements. I am calmer, less tense on them, and that in addition to lessening the water retention make it a good decision right now.
My day yesterday was about 470 calories, I plan on today being about the same, and plan also on continuing the potassium and D3 supplements. I am calmer, less tense on them, and that in addition to lessening the water retention make it a good decision right now.
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