Not sure at all what happened, but just in case I'm upping my potassium and magnesium a little, and losing the mustard for a couple of days, I'd been using a lot of it.
We'll see what happens tomorrow!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
P2 Day 51 141.1 (-0.0) (-25.6)
Guess we're having a rest day today... ah well, that's okay.
I was scrupulously sodium free yesterday, right down to no diet soda, perhaps that will pay off tomorrow rather than today.
Feeling a lot of stress right now, out of work again, domestic situation feeling a tad stressful as well, and perhaps that is not helping either.
This too shall pass...
Can't wait to see the 130s! Oh that's right, I wasn't going to focus on that lol.
I was scrupulously sodium free yesterday, right down to no diet soda, perhaps that will pay off tomorrow rather than today.
Feeling a lot of stress right now, out of work again, domestic situation feeling a tad stressful as well, and perhaps that is not helping either.
This too shall pass...
Can't wait to see the 130s! Oh that's right, I wasn't going to focus on that lol.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Post July 4 Holiday Weekend Update
Apologies for the absence... the holiday weekend was a major distraction from blogging. However you'll be glad to know (and I am VERY glad to say) that it was NOT a distraction from sticking to the HCG protocol!
Here is the update from the last few days:
4-Jul-13 Day 45 145.5 -0.4 -21.2
5-Jul-13 Day 46 144.3 -1.2 -22.4
6-Jul-13 Day 47 143.7 -0.6 -23.0
7-Jul-13 Day 48 142.1 -1.6 -24.6
8-Jul-13 Day 49 141.4 -0.7 - 25.3
9-Jul-13 Day 50 141.1 -0.3 -25.6
I am very pleased with how I'm doing, and trying to keep my mind off hitting "the thirties" as it usually slows me down when I get too attached to an outcome.
There were a few social events during that time, drinks (diet coke in my case) and appies (none - and it was crab dip...go me!) at a dockside restaurant to watch fireworks on July 3, a cookout on July 4 (I ate before we went and only had diet 7-up - such an understanding host and hostess!), going out to the movies and only having diet soda. I'm in the zone, which is great!
I'm definitely wanting other food, I'm spending a lot of time on sites and pages dedicated to the LCHF (Low Carb, High Fat) and moderate protein WOE (way of eating) that I will be pursuing as my maintenance once P2 and P3 are done. That said, nothing is going to stop me from taking this to the end - I've done this before, I know this protocol works, and I know my timeline is correct. And that makes other food a lot less tempting. Not being hungry (the very best part of the HCG diet in my opinion) doesn't hurt either.
Thirty pounds, and two months (approximately) to go! I can do this!!!
Here is the update from the last few days:
4-Jul-13 Day 45 145.5 -0.4 -21.2
5-Jul-13 Day 46 144.3 -1.2 -22.4
6-Jul-13 Day 47 143.7 -0.6 -23.0
7-Jul-13 Day 48 142.1 -1.6 -24.6
8-Jul-13 Day 49 141.4 -0.7 - 25.3
9-Jul-13 Day 50 141.1 -0.3 -25.6
I am very pleased with how I'm doing, and trying to keep my mind off hitting "the thirties" as it usually slows me down when I get too attached to an outcome.
There were a few social events during that time, drinks (diet coke in my case) and appies (none - and it was crab dip...go me!) at a dockside restaurant to watch fireworks on July 3, a cookout on July 4 (I ate before we went and only had diet 7-up - such an understanding host and hostess!), going out to the movies and only having diet soda. I'm in the zone, which is great!
I'm definitely wanting other food, I'm spending a lot of time on sites and pages dedicated to the LCHF (Low Carb, High Fat) and moderate protein WOE (way of eating) that I will be pursuing as my maintenance once P2 and P3 are done. That said, nothing is going to stop me from taking this to the end - I've done this before, I know this protocol works, and I know my timeline is correct. And that makes other food a lot less tempting. Not being hungry (the very best part of the HCG diet in my opinion) doesn't hurt either.
Thirty pounds, and two months (approximately) to go! I can do this!!!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Pause Results - P2 Resumed at Day 43.
Well, I'm back from my trip!
My total gain was 4.7 pounds. I weighed in at 147.5 yesterday morning, and went back on P2 and HCG yesterday. Today I'd lost 1.6 pounds and am weighing in at 145.9. So over all, I'm pretty happy with it all, I'd hoped for no more than a 5 pound gain.
What did I eat? Well, over all, with the exception of dad's party (where sandwiches and one piece of the most decadent cake ever were consumed), and my last night, where my friend that I stayed with had a get together that involved beautiful wines and appys, I stuck to high fat, high protein. If it was sandwiches, I didn't eat the bread. Mornings were scrambled eggs with extra butter. I love eating that way and can really see that being my lifestyle once I'm done with HCG.
So... I'm baaaack!
My total gain was 4.7 pounds. I weighed in at 147.5 yesterday morning, and went back on P2 and HCG yesterday. Today I'd lost 1.6 pounds and am weighing in at 145.9. So over all, I'm pretty happy with it all, I'd hoped for no more than a 5 pound gain.
What did I eat? Well, over all, with the exception of dad's party (where sandwiches and one piece of the most decadent cake ever were consumed), and my last night, where my friend that I stayed with had a get together that involved beautiful wines and appys, I stuck to high fat, high protein. If it was sandwiches, I didn't eat the bread. Mornings were scrambled eggs with extra butter. I love eating that way and can really see that being my lifestyle once I'm done with HCG.
So... I'm baaaack!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
P2 Day 37 142.5 (-0.1) PAUSE
Well day one of phase 3 eating while on my temporary pause went well. I was bloated last night and a bit afraid of what I'd see on the scale this morning but I should just have trusted the protocol. All was well and I dropped the 0.1 I'd gained yesterday. Siting 0.3 below LDW.
Ha bad heartburn despite taking Zantac for it. I think it was the bacon. I went through the usual mild tummy pains and loose stools (sorry TMI) for about 4 hours mid morning then all was well.
My sleep was not terribly good, partly due to the heartburn and also I think to being off the HCG. Back on my melatonin and valerian combo tonight.
All in all I'm pleased with day 1, and still planning my eating on the trip. The only real indulgences I'm planning are a piece of dads birthday cake (it IS his 90th after all!) and some wine at my friends that I am staying with. She's planning a dinner party and I am going to ask her to make it low carb friendly.
Onwards!
Monday, June 24, 2013
P2 Day 35 142.5 (-0.1)(-24.2) PAUSE
I am 0.3 below LDW. Not bad!
Tomorrow morning my pause will start, resuming dosing and phase 2 eating next Tuesday.
Unlike other 73 hour weaning periods, my tummy is gurgling and I'm feeling a little hunger but it's not too bad.
Visions of phase 3 eating are dancing through my head, purely psychological. My one fear in all of this is losing my motivation, but that's just a fear. I'll be fine once the HCG is back in my system.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
P2 Day 34 142.6 (-0.2)
So now I'm-0.2 below LDW feeling good,
Preparing myself mentally for my pause.
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