must read information
- sublingual shopping list, recipe, and step by step instructions
- my own step by step video instructions for making and taking the sublingual (oral) formulation
- pounds and inches by dr. simeons
- the very low calorie diet
- DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...
- recipes while doing main phase
- allowed spices and seasonings
- calorie count for and list of allowed items
- concluding a course
- foods to avoid in concluding phase
- formulating the sublingual mix (my attempts and findings)
- oral alternative - releana plus their versions of the diet
- transformations clinics diet plan
- hcgdieters group on yahoo
- excel spreadsheet to track your weight loss.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
november 25, 2009 - 229.8 lbs
No loss, no surprise. When you don't behave, you gain or stay even. I will gladly take a no gain after yesterday.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
november 24, 2009 - 229.8 lbs
Down 0.4 lbs again, but as I have said before, the bad thing about cheating (like going to anniversary dinner), isn't the stall in weight loss, but rather getting past the hunger and back onto the strict diet. I did somewhat better yesterday, but not best and am hungry today for sure. Remember hunger lags a day or more frequently two, because your body preplans how much fat to mobilize for energy 2 to 3 days in advance. If you are getting more calories from food, especially if you have cheating for several days in a row, your body sets and you have to break it. Get past the hungry day and you will have a decent weight loss and be back to normal as far as hunger and weight loss goes.
If I can get past today, I should have 2 good days before Thanksgiving.
If I can get past today, I should have 2 good days before Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 23, 2009
november 23, 2009 - 230.2 lbs
Up 0.4 lbs. Easy come easy go. Really was surprised I lost any, so not surprised by the rebound.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
november 22, 2009 - 229.8 lbs
Down 0.4 lbs, even though I had an Anniversary dinner at a restaurant. I did make decent, but certainly not perfect choices for the most part.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
november 20, 2009 - 230.8 lbs
Down 0.8 lbs even though I had popcorn and candy at the theater. I did not eat it all though, so at least there is that.
Probably pay for it tomorrow since it doesn't seem I did today.
I am down just under 20 lbs from my max this round.
My friend Matt who did this with me is done and has lost about 33 lbs I believe in a month.
My wife Lynn continues to lose at a fast pace too.
Probably pay for it tomorrow since it doesn't seem I did today.
I am down just under 20 lbs from my max this round.
My friend Matt who did this with me is done and has lost about 33 lbs I believe in a month.
My wife Lynn continues to lose at a fast pace too.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
november 16, 2009 - 235.2 lbs
OK, lets call that a failed trial. I never did this bad on a trip in the past. I am going to bring the hCG with me and stay on the diet next time.
Gained 2.6 lbs and I really did not eat that much. I didn't eat like the diet, but that was the plan. Last trip where I forgot the scale, but brought the hCG, at least I was close to the allowed items. This time I was good, but had omelets with cheese, etc., like Dr. Simeons said you can, plus other stuff as well.
Not doing that again. That's at least a week loss in effort to get back to where I was (4 days for trip and 2 to 3 days to be on diet again and get back to where I was).
Funny, though Dr. Simeons says if you aren't losing weight, you are losing inches. I definitely lost around the waist while I was gone. My pants are actually the right size for me now.
I just mixed another batch of hCG. That one went quick.
Gained 2.6 lbs and I really did not eat that much. I didn't eat like the diet, but that was the plan. Last trip where I forgot the scale, but brought the hCG, at least I was close to the allowed items. This time I was good, but had omelets with cheese, etc., like Dr. Simeons said you can, plus other stuff as well.
Not doing that again. That's at least a week loss in effort to get back to where I was (4 days for trip and 2 to 3 days to be on diet again and get back to where I was).
Funny, though Dr. Simeons says if you aren't losing weight, you are losing inches. I definitely lost around the waist while I was gone. My pants are actually the right size for me now.
I just mixed another batch of hCG. That one went quick.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
november 11, 2009 - 232.6 lbs
Down 0.4 lbs.
I go off a little tomorrow as I am traveling. Won't be posting weight until I return and start the strict diet again.
I go off a little tomorrow as I am traveling. Won't be posting weight until I return and start the strict diet again.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
november 9, 2009 - 234.4 lbs
Down 0.8 lbs.
Stopping hCG for my trip Thursday. Going to do the Simeons plan for travel and see if it works okay. stop hCG three days prior and strict diet. A little more freedom on trip, increasing to 800 calories. Start hCG and diet again upon return.
Stopping hCG for my trip Thursday. Going to do the Simeons plan for travel and see if it works okay. stop hCG three days prior and strict diet. A little more freedom on trip, increasing to 800 calories. Start hCG and diet again upon return.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
november 7, 2009 - 235.2 lbs
Down 1 pound. Hunger was good until the evening, but I made it.
Hunger is better this morning.
My wife did start hCG last night.
A couple other things to note:
as I was reading the protocol manuscript again, I saw that Dr. Simeons has you stop for business trips. That has me thinking about doing that to save the hassle and as Dr. Simeons puts it, it allows for more freedom on what you eat. I may do that for business trips and thanksgiving. I haven't yet decided. It does put off the goal, so I am weighing that (no pun intended).
Quote:
"Unforeseen Interruptions of Treatment"
"When a patient knows beforehand that he will have to travel and be absent for more than four days, it is always better to stop injections three days before he is due to leave so that he can have the three days of strict dieting which are necessary after the last injection at home. This saves him from the almost impossible task of having to arrange the 500 Calorie diet while en route, and he can thus enjoy a much greater dietary freedom from the day of his departure. Interruptions occurring before 20 effective injections have been given are most undesirable, because with less than that number of injections some weight is liable to be regained. After the 20th injection an unavoidable interruption is merely a loss of time."
Also, Dr. Simeons DOES allow for diet soda. He says that with the advent of zero calorie foods, that those can be taken as long as you only get 100 grams protein per meal 2X, the right amount of veggies and only a scant amount of carbs.
Quote:
"In many countries specially prepared unsweetened and low Calorie foods are freely available, and some of these can be tentatively used. When local conditions or the feeding habits of the population make changes necessary it must be borne in mind that the total daily intake must not exceed 500 Calories if the best possible results are to be obtained, that the daily ration should contain 200 grams of fat-free protein and a very small amount of starch."
This makes it difficult to eat something like zero calorie cookies, because you don't get scant amounts of starch and carbs, but opens the door to diet soda. What else could we eat then? Can't think of anything else at the moment.
Hunger is better this morning.
My wife did start hCG last night.
A couple other things to note:
as I was reading the protocol manuscript again, I saw that Dr. Simeons has you stop for business trips. That has me thinking about doing that to save the hassle and as Dr. Simeons puts it, it allows for more freedom on what you eat. I may do that for business trips and thanksgiving. I haven't yet decided. It does put off the goal, so I am weighing that (no pun intended).
Quote:
"Unforeseen Interruptions of Treatment"
"When a patient knows beforehand that he will have to travel and be absent for more than four days, it is always better to stop injections three days before he is due to leave so that he can have the three days of strict dieting which are necessary after the last injection at home. This saves him from the almost impossible task of having to arrange the 500 Calorie diet while en route, and he can thus enjoy a much greater dietary freedom from the day of his departure. Interruptions occurring before 20 effective injections have been given are most undesirable, because with less than that number of injections some weight is liable to be regained. After the 20th injection an unavoidable interruption is merely a loss of time."
Also, Dr. Simeons DOES allow for diet soda. He says that with the advent of zero calorie foods, that those can be taken as long as you only get 100 grams protein per meal 2X, the right amount of veggies and only a scant amount of carbs.
Quote:
"In many countries specially prepared unsweetened and low Calorie foods are freely available, and some of these can be tentatively used. When local conditions or the feeding habits of the population make changes necessary it must be borne in mind that the total daily intake must not exceed 500 Calories if the best possible results are to be obtained, that the daily ration should contain 200 grams of fat-free protein and a very small amount of starch."
This makes it difficult to eat something like zero calorie cookies, because you don't get scant amounts of starch and carbs, but opens the door to diet soda. What else could we eat then? Can't think of anything else at the moment.
Friday, November 6, 2009
vegetarians and the simmeons protocol
My wife is considering doing the Simeons' Protocol, and she is a quasi-vegetarian, so I have been rereading to find out what she must eat.
Vegetarians must still have 100 grams of animal protein a day, so it is either curds or milk. Fortunately for my wife, she also eats fish, so she can add the fish listed below (this list is out of my list at top under "calorie count for and list of allowed items"
In countries where cottage cheese made from skimmed milk is available 100 grams may occasionally be used instead of the meat, but no other cheeses are allowed.
Fish (avg 98 cal)
• Cod (3.5 oz) - 83 cal
• Crab Meat (3.5 oz) - 100 cal
• Flounder (3.5 oz) - 90 cal
• Haddock (3.5 oz) - 88 cal
• Halibut (3.5 oz) - 110 cal
• Lobster (3.5 oz) - 98 cal
• Red Snapper (3.5 oz) - 110 cal
• Shrimp (3.5 oz) - 110 cal
• Tilapia (3.5 oz) - 94 cal
• White fish
• Ayr
• Cat fish
• Cod
• Coley
• Dover sole
• Flounder
• Flying fish
• Haddock
• Hake
• Halibut
• Hoki
• John dory
• Kalabasu
• Lemon sole
• Ling
• Monk fish
• Parrot fish
• Plaice
• Pollack
• Pomfret
• Red & grey mullet
• Red fish
• Red Snapper
• Rock Salmon/Dogfish
• Rohu
• Sea bass
• Sea bream
• Shark
• Skate
• Tilapia Turbot
• Whiting
Vegetarians must still have 100 grams of animal protein a day, so it is either curds or milk. Fortunately for my wife, she also eats fish, so she can add the fish listed below (this list is out of my list at top under "calorie count for and list of allowed items"
In countries where cottage cheese made from skimmed milk is available 100 grams may occasionally be used instead of the meat, but no other cheeses are allowed.
Fish (avg 98 cal)
• Cod (3.5 oz) - 83 cal
• Crab Meat (3.5 oz) - 100 cal
• Flounder (3.5 oz) - 90 cal
• Haddock (3.5 oz) - 88 cal
• Halibut (3.5 oz) - 110 cal
• Lobster (3.5 oz) - 98 cal
• Red Snapper (3.5 oz) - 110 cal
• Shrimp (3.5 oz) - 110 cal
• Tilapia (3.5 oz) - 94 cal
• White fish
• Ayr
• Cat fish
• Cod
• Coley
• Dover sole
• Flounder
• Flying fish
• Haddock
• Hake
• Halibut
• Hoki
• John dory
• Kalabasu
• Lemon sole
• Ling
• Monk fish
• Parrot fish
• Plaice
• Pollack
• Pomfret
• Red & grey mullet
• Red fish
• Red Snapper
• Rock Salmon/Dogfish
• Rohu
• Sea bass
• Sea bream
• Shark
• Skate
• Tilapia Turbot
• Whiting
november 6, 2009 - 236.2 lbs
No loss. No surprise since I didn't even need to go #1 today until 1:30 PM, other than after I got up. And I have drank a ton too, so my body is holding the water.
I find when I am behaving and am properly hydrated, I need to go around 10:30 AM. Earlier is better. Funny that I know that, but I tried so hard ot be scientific last time, I kept track of all sorts of things.
I am not hungry today and should be (2 days past eating more calories than normal). We'll see what tomorrow is like.
I find when I am behaving and am properly hydrated, I need to go around 10:30 AM. Earlier is better. Funny that I know that, but I tried so hard ot be scientific last time, I kept track of all sorts of things.
I am not hungry today and should be (2 days past eating more calories than normal). We'll see what tomorrow is like.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
november 5, 2009 - 236.2 lbs
Gained 0.8 lbs, which does not surprise me. I forgot to bring a food scale and so I went to restaurants and ordered the correct foods meaning to eat the correct quantity (by guess), but just finished it all. Plus they cook in grease and butter, which is not allowed.
For my next trip I will bring all my chicken with me pre-prepared. For longer trips, I will bring the food scale in my checked luggage, along with my weight scale. The tomato and apple, I can get at destination. I did bring 2 meals with me this time and had no problem getting through (2 apples, 2 tomatoes, 2 chicken patty's, grisini).
Bringing the hCG worked fine. I brought my lunch bag, with an empty tupperware bin that fits inside, also with ice packs for the trip to the airport, and then left the ice packs in the car (they are not allowed and will be seized - yes I learned this the hard way in the past). I then put the hCG in with my paste/liquid toiletries in the quart baggie, and send that through at the security check point. Drugs ARE allowed, but to justify an ice pack they want a prescription. I just avoid that issue this way and it has worked 3 or 4 times now doing it this way.
After the security check point, I look on the way to the gate for a place with a soda fountain and free ice and I fill the tupperware bin with the hCG bottle in it, and put that back in my carry-on. The ice easily lasted 12 hours by the way.
For my next trip I will bring all my chicken with me pre-prepared. For longer trips, I will bring the food scale in my checked luggage, along with my weight scale. The tomato and apple, I can get at destination. I did bring 2 meals with me this time and had no problem getting through (2 apples, 2 tomatoes, 2 chicken patty's, grisini).
Bringing the hCG worked fine. I brought my lunch bag, with an empty tupperware bin that fits inside, also with ice packs for the trip to the airport, and then left the ice packs in the car (they are not allowed and will be seized - yes I learned this the hard way in the past). I then put the hCG in with my paste/liquid toiletries in the quart baggie, and send that through at the security check point. Drugs ARE allowed, but to justify an ice pack they want a prescription. I just avoid that issue this way and it has worked 3 or 4 times now doing it this way.
After the security check point, I look on the way to the gate for a place with a soda fountain and free ice and I fill the tupperware bin with the hCG bottle in it, and put that back in my carry-on. The ice easily lasted 12 hours by the way.
Monday, November 2, 2009
november 2, 2009 - 235.4 lbs
Down 1.0 lbs.
GOing on travel and bringing my hCG. I put it though as a toiletry and bring a tuperware in a lunch cooler in my carry on which is all empty. On the otherside of security checkpoint, I get ice at food court and put my hCG in the cooler in the ice for the flight.
GOing on travel and bringing my hCG. I put it though as a toiletry and bring a tuperware in a lunch cooler in my carry on which is all empty. On the otherside of security checkpoint, I get ice at food court and put my hCG in the cooler in the ice for the flight.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
november 1, 2009 - 236.4 lbs
Down 1.2 lbs again.
I missed a meal though because I was working outside, lost track of time and didn't get hungry. Did start to run out of energy though. Then I ate and all was well. Meant to eat before bed, but didn't get hungry and forgot until too late.
I missed a meal though because I was working outside, lost track of time and didn't get hungry. Did start to run out of energy though. Then I ate and all was well. Meant to eat before bed, but didn't get hungry and forgot until too late.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
october 31, 2009 - 237.6 lbs
Down 1.2 lbs
I went back to 2 grisini and will go back to a medium tomato too.
I went back to 2 grisini and will go back to a medium tomato too.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
october 28, 2009 - 240.4 lbs
Down 0.6 lbs. 10.0 pounds and 6 days since my max weight.
Did drink a couple cups of coffee (caffeinated), so that could account for losing less. Also went to a larger tomatoe and a third grisini since calories-wise I have enough room with chicken as the meat, and since I think my brand of grisini is smaller than normal.
If my weight loss doesn't return, I will cut back again.
Did drink a couple cups of coffee (caffeinated), so that could account for losing less. Also went to a larger tomatoe and a third grisini since calories-wise I have enough room with chicken as the meat, and since I think my brand of grisini is smaller than normal.
If my weight loss doesn't return, I will cut back again.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
october 27, 2009 - 241.0 lbs
Down 1.4 lbs and wow yesterday was a hard day hunger-wise. I had a coffee and 2 diet soda's and kept telling myself, hungry days are big loss days if I can just hold on.
Today is a completely different story. I am just fine. Maybe was related to working hard this past weekend on the barn.
Down 9.4 lbs from my peak after 1 week and the first three days were porking out!!
Today is a completely different story. I am just fine. Maybe was related to working hard this past weekend on the barn.
Down 9.4 lbs from my peak after 1 week and the first three days were porking out!!
Monday, October 26, 2009
october 26, 2009 - 242.4 lbs
Down another 1.2 lbs.
Bit hungry this morning though. Drank a coffee and diet soda pop.
Bit hungry this morning though. Drank a coffee and diet soda pop.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
october 25, 2009 - 243.6 lbs
Down another 2.6 pounds. This diet is amazing!
I will likely settle to a more normal 1 to 2 pounds per day based on last time today or tomorrow.
Had hunger, but that was due the rebound from eating a huge meal late on the last day of loading. Hunger ought to be more normal starting today.
I am doing a lot of physical labor right now (pre-diet) and that may mess with my hunger and energy, as you are to stay where you are at in working out, or your body has a week to two adjustment that makes it more difficult.
I will likely settle to a more normal 1 to 2 pounds per day based on last time today or tomorrow.
Had hunger, but that was due the rebound from eating a huge meal late on the last day of loading. Hunger ought to be more normal starting today.
I am doing a lot of physical labor right now (pre-diet) and that may mess with my hunger and energy, as you are to stay where you are at in working out, or your body has a week to two adjustment that makes it more difficult.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
october 24, 2009 - 246.2 lbs
After first day of VLCD, I am down 3 pounds from yesterday.
Ate chicken, tomato and apple both meals. I actually prepared chicken and bought tomatoes for 4 days worth of meals. This is going to be my default meal, with grisini and water. This is the diet my brother Nolan used most of the time and it is the one I went to for my last month or two last time. The consistency made a big difference in amount I lost and how hungry I was.
I will use other allowed items to keep me from cheating; like having a cup of coffee or switching to shrimp for a meal, etc.
I was down a little on energy compared to the three days prior. To be expected as my body anticipates 450 calories from food and adjusts to giving me the rest from stored fat. Today should be better and tomorrow to the new normal (takes 2 to 3 days to adjust for caloric intake verses what the body will provide this is why cheating affects you 2 to 3 days down the road weight and cravings wise).
Ate chicken, tomato and apple both meals. I actually prepared chicken and bought tomatoes for 4 days worth of meals. This is going to be my default meal, with grisini and water. This is the diet my brother Nolan used most of the time and it is the one I went to for my last month or two last time. The consistency made a big difference in amount I lost and how hungry I was.
I will use other allowed items to keep me from cheating; like having a cup of coffee or switching to shrimp for a meal, etc.
I was down a little on energy compared to the three days prior. To be expected as my body anticipates 450 calories from food and adjusts to giving me the rest from stored fat. Today should be better and tomorrow to the new normal (takes 2 to 3 days to adjust for caloric intake verses what the body will provide this is why cheating affects you 2 to 3 days down the road weight and cravings wise).
Friday, October 23, 2009
october 23, 2009 - 249.2 lbs
Yesterday was last day of loading and I ate maybe triple and lost 1.2 lbs?? Not sure how that is possible. Probably drinking enough water made me release water weight.
First day of the diet today.
First day of the diet today.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
october 22, 2009 - 250.4 lbs
Day three of loading. I am sick of eating. Have extra energy today though.
Diet starts tomorrow.
Diet starts tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
october 19, 2009 - and it begins again
My friend Matt and I are starting the diet and we mixed up new batches tonight and took our first dose.
Nice that the hCG from the new place comes in a bottle that you don't have to break and so you don't need that mixing bottle at all.
I am planning to take pro-biotics the entire time to help get rid of the yeast overgrowth in my body. I'd suggest anyone/everyone do the same. This will help during and after too! Take a ton of it!
This time I will exercise during or at the end of the weight loss. I will get into a healthy habit and eat healthier and with the yeast under control, I am sure it will stay better.
Even though I am within 10 pounds of my weight last time, I don't look like it. I still look much healthier and more proportionate.
Nice that the hCG from the new place comes in a bottle that you don't have to break and so you don't need that mixing bottle at all.
I am planning to take pro-biotics the entire time to help get rid of the yeast overgrowth in my body. I'd suggest anyone/everyone do the same. This will help during and after too! Take a ton of it!
This time I will exercise during or at the end of the weight loss. I will get into a healthy habit and eat healthier and with the yeast under control, I am sure it will stay better.
Even though I am within 10 pounds of my weight last time, I don't look like it. I still look much healthier and more proportionate.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
about the hcg diet and love handles
Question:
Hello again, I have a few questions about my body fat. I have lost almost 70 pounds so far but my belly and my love handles are still there. My belly and love handles have gone down a lot but its not matching the way my lower body has lost. My question is if i should stop taking the hcg and work it off or keep taking it? I'm weighing 221 pounds today and my goal weight is 180. My friends that are on the diet too are telling me to stop when i run out of hcg then work out. What do you think i should do and will the belly and love handles go away if i keep going to my goal weight taking the Hcg? Thank you so much and i hope to hear back from you soon.
Ajsanz69
Answer:
Keep going. Don't stop. Skin absorption can lag 2 to 3 weeks. You won't completely firm up until you stop and go 2 to 3 weeks. Why take a break and put that off?
Get to your goal and then come off properly. It will all absorb just fine.
You can always work out again in your new post hCG lifestyle.
Keep going!!
Dan
Hello again, I have a few questions about my body fat. I have lost almost 70 pounds so far but my belly and my love handles are still there. My belly and love handles have gone down a lot but its not matching the way my lower body has lost. My question is if i should stop taking the hcg and work it off or keep taking it? I'm weighing 221 pounds today and my goal weight is 180. My friends that are on the diet too are telling me to stop when i run out of hcg then work out. What do you think i should do and will the belly and love handles go away if i keep going to my goal weight taking the Hcg? Thank you so much and i hope to hear back from you soon.
Ajsanz69
Answer:
Keep going. Don't stop. Skin absorption can lag 2 to 3 weeks. You won't completely firm up until you stop and go 2 to 3 weeks. Why take a break and put that off?
Get to your goal and then come off properly. It will all absorb just fine.
You can always work out again in your new post hCG lifestyle.
Keep going!!
Dan
Sunday, April 19, 2009
links and pictures problems fixed
Sorry for the link errors, I used my web server to transfer files while I replaced my daughters hard drive and reloaded my computer and must have pulled them all off the server. They are back now. Google must have done something too, as some other links needed fixing. I also fixed links to all products so they are available. Stevia glycerine hasn't been available for a while, so now you can get to the google product search and get food grade kosher glycerine elsewhere.
I am still battling this yeast infection and feel I can't start again until this is conquered. Switching Doctors now, so hopefully soon.
Please let me know if you find a link error or if a product isn't availa ble. I know a lot of people are using my work, so I want to keep it up to date!
I am still battling this yeast infection and feel I can't start again until this is conquered. Switching Doctors now, so hopefully soon.
Please let me know if you find a link error or if a product isn't availa ble. I know a lot of people are using my work, so I want to keep it up to date!
Monday, March 16, 2009
lesson's learned...gearing up for another try...
I am near where I was to start. Isn't that sad? The reason is not a failure of the diet, but I have learned lessons I will apply to the next time which is coming soon.
Lesson #1: Make sure you don't have an internal yeast or candida overgrowth or thrush. This fights you on phase 3 and 4 (see the 3/6/09 post for more info on this).
Lesson #2: Phase 3 (right after you stop hCG) is the one area YOU DO NOT CHEAT OR COMPROMISE ON. It is the key to keeping the weight off. If you follow one part religiously, it is this part.
Lesson #3: Portion control. Err in eating way too little in phase 3 and 4 (actually for the phase 3 part, just double the diet from phase 2-you need about 1000 calories and that is about 1000 calories). You have a "NEW" amount you eat at each meal, not the amount you used to eat when you were heavy. This is my biggest lesson's learned by the way. You can always eat a little more later if you are hungry. Remember it takes 2 days for your body to adjust to a change in your intake (it adjusts how much it will take from fat stores and how much it "expects" you to intake). You may have to be hungry for 2 days at times as you get this under control (this is what a steak day is doing - telling your body to not expect a lot of intake, while keeping protein level high for your brain and muscles).
You can guess how I did on the above 3 items....not so good.
Please don't write the diet off because of my troubles, but learn my lessons and be successful.
For those who were successful where I wasn't, please post a comment with your success here for other to see. I know I am in the minority.
Lesson #1: Make sure you don't have an internal yeast or candida overgrowth or thrush. This fights you on phase 3 and 4 (see the 3/6/09 post for more info on this).
Lesson #2: Phase 3 (right after you stop hCG) is the one area YOU DO NOT CHEAT OR COMPROMISE ON. It is the key to keeping the weight off. If you follow one part religiously, it is this part.
Lesson #3: Portion control. Err in eating way too little in phase 3 and 4 (actually for the phase 3 part, just double the diet from phase 2-you need about 1000 calories and that is about 1000 calories). You have a "NEW" amount you eat at each meal, not the amount you used to eat when you were heavy. This is my biggest lesson's learned by the way. You can always eat a little more later if you are hungry. Remember it takes 2 days for your body to adjust to a change in your intake (it adjusts how much it will take from fat stores and how much it "expects" you to intake). You may have to be hungry for 2 days at times as you get this under control (this is what a steak day is doing - telling your body to not expect a lot of intake, while keeping protein level high for your brain and muscles).
You can guess how I did on the above 3 items....not so good.
Please don't write the diet off because of my troubles, but learn my lessons and be successful.
For those who were successful where I wasn't, please post a comment with your success here for other to see. I know I am in the minority.
Friday, March 6, 2009
i finally know what is rocking my progress
I have a "yeast overgrowth" in my mouth, sinuses and intestines that is causing me to crave sugar and yeast products. That really does explain what my trouble is from going right back to where I was. Now taking care of it is the hard part.
I know I got it from taking 4 months of strong anti-boitics a while back, and not taking pro-boitics to keep my natural bactrias strong, which allowed the yeast to take over.
This may explain why other folks I know could never stay on the VLCD while taking hCG too. They needed to deal with the yeast overgrowth first.
My symptoms are hives (that is a recent thing), red hands, thrush on the tongue, of course the craving, a sinus infection that wouldn't go away (fungal treatment is working now), and the test is to, first thing in the morning, spit from the mouth in a clear cup or glass and watch for strings and how long it takes to migrate to the bottom of the cup. Spit is from mouth (saliva) and not the throat (phelgm) and you can just save the saliva for a couple minutes first.
If you have no yeast, it will stay floating. The more you have, the quicker it will go to the bottom. (5 minutes to 1 hour) and the more strings you get, the worse.
Mine went to the bottom in 1 minute and that was shocking to the health store lady. Their treatment did absolutely nothing. The Dr prescribed something, but too little and after a week, I am right back where I was, though at first it made my hives disappear, they did slowly come back after a week.
I will follow up after the yeast is taken care of.
I know I got it from taking 4 months of strong anti-boitics a while back, and not taking pro-boitics to keep my natural bactrias strong, which allowed the yeast to take over.
This may explain why other folks I know could never stay on the VLCD while taking hCG too. They needed to deal with the yeast overgrowth first.
My symptoms are hives (that is a recent thing), red hands, thrush on the tongue, of course the craving, a sinus infection that wouldn't go away (fungal treatment is working now), and the test is to, first thing in the morning, spit from the mouth in a clear cup or glass and watch for strings and how long it takes to migrate to the bottom of the cup. Spit is from mouth (saliva) and not the throat (phelgm) and you can just save the saliva for a couple minutes first.
If you have no yeast, it will stay floating. The more you have, the quicker it will go to the bottom. (5 minutes to 1 hour) and the more strings you get, the worse.
Mine went to the bottom in 1 minute and that was shocking to the health store lady. Their treatment did absolutely nothing. The Dr prescribed something, but too little and after a week, I am right back where I was, though at first it made my hives disappear, they did slowly come back after a week.
I will follow up after the yeast is taken care of.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
long time no post
I wanted to update you on the struggle. I knew I would need to do a short phase 2/phase 3 follow up since I entered phase 3. I knew I wasn't doing phase 2 and phase 3 right and knew it would need to be repeated, but the temptation to eat anything and everything I wanted, led me to cheat.
I haven't done my follow up courses yet, as travel and other of life's busyness has kept me from setting aside the necessary 6 weeks.
I am up to 225 lbs : 15 of it in the past 3 1/2 weeks. I went on a long business trip and didn't pork out, but did not drink water right and added a lot of sun and a lot of exercise at the same time. I know I am carrying at least 15 lbs of water and need to get back to correct hydration. Once hydrated and past the retention due to a massive sun burn, and also a big change in level of physical activity, I will be back down to a manageable weight. Still more than I hoped, but one step at a time.
One BIG, BIG, BIG lesson I have learned and want to pass on is that you need to consciously limit the amount of food you eat, and also how fast you eat. Old habits are hard to break, but this is ESSENTIAL. I find I am taking portions I DO NOT NEED! It is the old "normal amount" I used to eat. Plus, as easy as pasta is to make, avoid it like the plague. My wife cooks it a lot because it is easy, and it is just not a good thing. NO MORE PASTA MEALS. Eat a small amount as a side dish. Keep up with the 1/4 meat, 1/4 vegetable, 1/4 fruit and 1/4 bread-grain idea. 1/4 bulk quantity I mean, not necessarily calorie. 1/4 meat, dairy, cheese. 1/4 vegetables, nuts. 1/4 fruits. 1/4 bread, cereal, pasta. Small quantities. Don't eat before bed. Don't eat more than a little desert and no more than 2X per day, whether snack or after meal.
AVOID PROCESSED FOODS.
You know - eat like a kid. One small hamburger, if you are going to go there. Small fries and throw some away. Don't forget the healthy part of the meal. Veggies and Fruit.
Now if I can just put this into practice, I will be there.
I will post through my follow-up phases and then of course my progress. This is no good if you can't keep it off. I know you can, but you must change your bad habits. Guess that's the part I am not good at.
Dan
I haven't done my follow up courses yet, as travel and other of life's busyness has kept me from setting aside the necessary 6 weeks.
I am up to 225 lbs : 15 of it in the past 3 1/2 weeks. I went on a long business trip and didn't pork out, but did not drink water right and added a lot of sun and a lot of exercise at the same time. I know I am carrying at least 15 lbs of water and need to get back to correct hydration. Once hydrated and past the retention due to a massive sun burn, and also a big change in level of physical activity, I will be back down to a manageable weight. Still more than I hoped, but one step at a time.
One BIG, BIG, BIG lesson I have learned and want to pass on is that you need to consciously limit the amount of food you eat, and also how fast you eat. Old habits are hard to break, but this is ESSENTIAL. I find I am taking portions I DO NOT NEED! It is the old "normal amount" I used to eat. Plus, as easy as pasta is to make, avoid it like the plague. My wife cooks it a lot because it is easy, and it is just not a good thing. NO MORE PASTA MEALS. Eat a small amount as a side dish. Keep up with the 1/4 meat, 1/4 vegetable, 1/4 fruit and 1/4 bread-grain idea. 1/4 bulk quantity I mean, not necessarily calorie. 1/4 meat, dairy, cheese. 1/4 vegetables, nuts. 1/4 fruits. 1/4 bread, cereal, pasta. Small quantities. Don't eat before bed. Don't eat more than a little desert and no more than 2X per day, whether snack or after meal.
AVOID PROCESSED FOODS.
You know - eat like a kid. One small hamburger, if you are going to go there. Small fries and throw some away. Don't forget the healthy part of the meal. Veggies and Fruit.
Now if I can just put this into practice, I will be there.
I will post through my follow-up phases and then of course my progress. This is no good if you can't keep it off. I know you can, but you must change your bad habits. Guess that's the part I am not good at.
Dan
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
august 19, 2008 - day 217 (weight 201.0 - down 57.5)
Been busy. Didn't realize 9 days went by.
I was RV'ing for part and didn't have my scale, but my weight has been between 201 and 203.
Seems to have settled here finally.
Still plan to do a final 21 day course.
I was RV'ing for part and didn't have my scale, but my weight has been between 201 and 203.
Seems to have settled here finally.
Still plan to do a final 21 day course.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
august 5, 2008 - day 203 (unknown)
Went to get my lady at the airport and forgot to weigh. Would have only been after 4 hours of sleep anyway, so it wouldn't have been accurate.
BTW, I am doing fairly good with eating the right stuff and avoiding the bad stuff.
BTW, I am doing fairly good with eating the right stuff and avoiding the bad stuff.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
august 3, 2008 - day 201 (weight 203.6 - down 54.6)
Up 1.6 lbs, but I spent from 9 AM to 8 PM working in the hot hot hot Florida sun and didn't hydrate properly. I expect it'll take at least a couple days to recover and I have a lot more work to do tomorrow.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
july 30, 2008 - day 197 (weight 201.0 - down 57.5)
Up 0.8 lbs over last 2 days, but this was after my shower, so is likely a tad lower.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
july 29, 2008 - day 196 (unknown)
Got up and took my wife to the aiport, so I didn't get a proper weight.
Monday, July 28, 2008
july 28, 2008 - day 195 (weight 200.2 - down 58.3)
Up 1.2 lbs.
Worked all day in the sun and didn't keep hydrated, so I am sure it is water weight.
I am continuing to blog my weight and observations, since I figure you may want to refer to it when you get to this place.
I know mine wasn't normal due to all the carbs and will likely have to do another 21 day hCG cycle and 21 day stabilizing phase, in order to truely be done.
Worked all day in the sun and didn't keep hydrated, so I am sure it is water weight.
I am continuing to blog my weight and observations, since I figure you may want to refer to it when you get to this place.
I know mine wasn't normal due to all the carbs and will likely have to do another 21 day hCG cycle and 21 day stabilizing phase, in order to truely be done.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
july 23, 2008 - day 190 (weight 199.4 - down 59.1)
Down 2.1 lbs. Finally the dam breaks.
I'll just keep trucking on.
I'll just keep trucking on.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
july 21, 2008 - day 188 (weight 201.6 - down 56.9)
No loss or gain.
Drinking plenty of water, so that isn't the issue. Will keep it up and try to eliminate whatever is causing the reaction.
Drinking plenty of water, so that isn't the issue. Will keep it up and try to eliminate whatever is causing the reaction.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
july 20, 2008 - day 187 (weight 201.6 - down 56.9)
Down a pound.
Eyes are better, but still carrying the water and I have been drinking enough to be fine on that.
Eyes are better, but still carrying the water and I have been drinking enough to be fine on that.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
july 19, 2008 - day 186 (weight 202.6 - down 55.9)
Up 6.0 lbs.
Something is definitely up. Took Alieve for the first time in forever, the dog has been in the house recently (and we never let the dog in) and then I am eating a lot of food that I know I had allergies to in the past. It is probably one of these.
I drank plenty of water, but I am not eliminating.
Something is definitely up. Took Alieve for the first time in forever, the dog has been in the house recently (and we never let the dog in) and then I am eating a lot of food that I know I had allergies to in the past. It is probably one of these.
I drank plenty of water, but I am not eliminating.
Friday, July 18, 2008
july 18, 2008 - day 185 (unknown)
Unknown weight. I woke with swollen eyes, not pink eye, but like fluid filled. I forgot to weigh. Definitely something going on.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
july 17, 2008 - day 184 (weight 196.6 - down 61.9)
Up 1.4 lbs.
One thing I didn't do was drink enough water and again I worekd hard from 2 PM to 10 PM. I know this will come off as it is all water.
My meals are more consistent now that I can have some carbs. I feel better about what I am eating than when I was cheating. Still I don't like this weight. Will continue to try to stabilize and decrease.
One thing I didn't do was drink enough water and again I worekd hard from 2 PM to 10 PM. I know this will come off as it is all water.
My meals are more consistent now that I can have some carbs. I feel better about what I am eating than when I was cheating. Still I don't like this weight. Will continue to try to stabilize and decrease.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
july 16, 2008 - day 183 (weight 195.2 - down 63.3)
Down 0.6 lbs
I am off the 3 week phase and have been eating more normally, but trying to be good still.
I intend to try to get back to mid-180's though.
I am off the 3 week phase and have been eating more normally, but trying to be good still.
I intend to try to get back to mid-180's though.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
july 10, 2008 - day 177 (weight 193.0 - down 65.5)
Down 0.4 lbs.
Starting weight: 256.0
Highest weight: 258.5
Lowest weight: 184.2
First day of 3 week concluding phase: 186.8
Up 6.2 lbs from first day of concl. phase.
Starting weight: 256.0
Highest weight: 258.5
Lowest weight: 184.2
First day of 3 week concluding phase: 186.8
Up 6.2 lbs from first day of concl. phase.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
july 8, 2008 - day 175 (weight 194.0 - down 64.5)
Uo 0.4 lbs.
Felt bloated and fat all day. First time since January.
Felt bloated and fat all day. First time since January.
Monday, July 7, 2008
july 7, 2008 - day 174 (weight 193.4 - down 65.1)
Gain 1.4 lbs.
I am sure this is water. I worked very hard in the yard and in the sun since last Thursday and really pushed it, without a lot of water intake. I know it'll fall starting tomorrow, because it is a lot easier to keep fluid intake up at work.
I am sure this is water. I worked very hard in the yard and in the sun since last Thursday and really pushed it, without a lot of water intake. I know it'll fall starting tomorrow, because it is a lot easier to keep fluid intake up at work.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
july 2, 2008 - day 169 (weight 193.2 - down 65.3)
Up another pound and I did the best I have done since I started this final 3 week phase.
I am trying to do a steak day. It is difficult though.
I am trying to do a steak day. It is difficult though.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
july 1, 2008 - day 167 (weight 192.2 - down 66.3)
Up 2 lbs. Spiraling out of control. Need.....to.....stop....cheating.......
OK. I finally got a new picture taken and uploaded for your comparison.
OK. I finally got a new picture taken and uploaded for your comparison.
Monday, June 30, 2008
june 30, 2008 - day 166 (weight 190.2 - down 68.3)
Up 0.4 lbs
I have been dragging a bit since the hCG wore off. Today I cheated at breakfast time and was surprised and the euphoric feeling. That's the way it was with the hCG - euphoric.
I need to get into the habit of eating my three squares and eating a normal amount. I think it will be a lot easier to keep from cheating if I do.
I have been dragging a bit since the hCG wore off. Today I cheated at breakfast time and was surprised and the euphoric feeling. That's the way it was with the hCG - euphoric.
I need to get into the habit of eating my three squares and eating a normal amount. I think it will be a lot easier to keep from cheating if I do.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
guide to phase names
Kevin Trudeau can be blamed for the reference us hCG-ers make to phases.
In his plan, you start with a cleansing phase, phase 1. Then the main phase is called phase 2 and the 3 week phase to conclude a course is called phase 3. You might see people showing P2R2, which means phase 2 round 2. Phase 2 followed by a 3 or 6 weeks phase three and back to a second course of hCG phase 2, thus Phase 2 Round 2.
I did succomb to this a little, but I tried to stick to "main phase" and "conluding phase"
I really don't believe in Trudeau's program, but if it works for you, then go for it. I think it is changed enough to be able to make a buck off of. I don't think it was done scientifically or with a lot of thought. I think that he has you taking an awful lot of junk, which is unnecessary. My health food store advisor said the diet I am doing is a cleansing all by iteself and I shouldn't have to do any other cleansing. Dr. Simmeons said that your body absorbs the cell that contained the fat and get from that cell all the nutrition and vitamins you need and don't need to take anything else. So why then is Trudeau having you take all that stuff? Is he making money? Isn't that what he is blasting the pharmaceutical companies for doing?
Although as pointed out by someone else in a comment to me, we do have KT to thank for the current interest in hCG. Although others found "Pounds and Inches" (after KT got hCG attention in his books), and they also led the way re-establishing Dr. Simmeons diets, which is what we are doing here.
In his plan, you start with a cleansing phase, phase 1. Then the main phase is called phase 2 and the 3 week phase to conclude a course is called phase 3. You might see people showing P2R2, which means phase 2 round 2. Phase 2 followed by a 3 or 6 weeks phase three and back to a second course of hCG phase 2, thus Phase 2 Round 2.
I did succomb to this a little, but I tried to stick to "main phase" and "conluding phase"
I really don't believe in Trudeau's program, but if it works for you, then go for it. I think it is changed enough to be able to make a buck off of. I don't think it was done scientifically or with a lot of thought. I think that he has you taking an awful lot of junk, which is unnecessary. My health food store advisor said the diet I am doing is a cleansing all by iteself and I shouldn't have to do any other cleansing. Dr. Simmeons said that your body absorbs the cell that contained the fat and get from that cell all the nutrition and vitamins you need and don't need to take anything else. So why then is Trudeau having you take all that stuff? Is he making money? Isn't that what he is blasting the pharmaceutical companies for doing?
Although as pointed out by someone else in a comment to me, we do have KT to thank for the current interest in hCG. Although others found "Pounds and Inches" (after KT got hCG attention in his books), and they also led the way re-establishing Dr. Simmeons diets, which is what we are doing here.
june 26, 2008 - day 162 (weight 188.8 - down 69.7)
No gain or loss.
Did not do well on the "steak day." Need to drink more water. I think that will help the cravings.
I have added two new items to my menu at left;
--Conclucing a course, which puts all Dr. Simmeons info in one place, and is expanded. Need to refer to this before and during the 3 week concluding phase.
--Foods to Avoid in the Concluding Phase. I really couldn't find all the info in one place, so I went and compiled a list for my and your use.
Did not do well on the "steak day." Need to drink more water. I think that will help the cravings.
I have added two new items to my menu at left;
--Conclucing a course, which puts all Dr. Simmeons info in one place, and is expanded. Need to refer to this before and during the 3 week concluding phase.
--Foods to Avoid in the Concluding Phase. I really couldn't find all the info in one place, so I went and compiled a list for my and your use.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
june 25, 2008 - day 161 (weight 188.8 - down 69.7)
No loss.
Doing a steak day today. Steak only for lunch and dinner.
(Note: Upon re-reading the "Pounds and Inches" manual, the steak day is to be; no breakfast, no lunch, and a large steak for dinner with an apple or tomato.)
Doing a steak day today. Steak only for lunch and dinner.
(Note: Upon re-reading the "Pounds and Inches" manual, the steak day is to be; no breakfast, no lunch, and a large steak for dinner with an apple or tomato.)
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
june 24, 2008 - day 160 (weight 188.8 - down 69.7)
Up two pounds. Hardest thing is to drink enough water so far. That's also what I have heard.
Don't really feel hungry so much, as out of energy.
Don't really feel hungry so much, as out of energy.
Monday, June 23, 2008
june 23, 2008 - day 159 (weight 186.8 - down 71.7)
3 Week Concluding Phase, day 3. No gain or loss. That's what I want. To stabilize.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
june 22, 2008 - day 158 (weight 186.8 - down 71.7)
Down 1.2 lbs. Or at least that's what the scale is showing today.
Now it'll be more reliable.
I am on the 3 week concluding phase. I am not doing so good staying away from carbs and sugar. Boy does hCG help you.
Now it'll be more reliable.
I am on the 3 week concluding phase. I am not doing so good staying away from carbs and sugar. Boy does hCG help you.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
june 21, 2008 - day 157 (weight 188.0 - down 70.5)
My weight shows up 2 lbs, but I am sure it is because I have no flat level surface to measure on in my hotel room. We'll see what it is tomorrow when I return home.
I ate mostly protein, though there was cheese in the omelet I had yesterday, which is allowed on the 3 week concluding phase.
I ate mostly protein, though there was cheese in the omelet I had yesterday, which is allowed on the 3 week concluding phase.
Friday, June 20, 2008
june 20, 2008 - day 156 (weight 186.0 - down 72.5)
Up 1.4 lbs.
I had a launch last night and so was up to 3 AM and was getting real hungry without hCG and there was nothing available but items not on the allowed list.
I had my first omelet since I cheated for my birthday in March and before that it was mid-January.
I had a launch last night and so was up to 3 AM and was getting real hungry without hCG and there was nothing available but items not on the allowed list.
I had my first omelet since I cheated for my birthday in March and before that it was mid-January.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
june 19, 2008 - day 155 (weight 184.6 - down 73.9)
Down a pound even with a little cheating.
I am going to try my hardest to not cheat today or tomorrow, to get me off into the 3 week concluding phase correctly.
I am looking for a big shift in the amount of hunger. That is the signal that the hCG is out of the system. Then I can increase my intake and can also eat dairy, eggs, and whatever meat I want, as well as a greater selection of veggies. Just can't eat the starchy veggies, mostly the orange and yellow veggies are the starchy ones.
BTW, for travel considerations, at Von's grocerry store, the meat/deli counter had grilled chicken and chicken kabobs (with tomatoes and green peppers). These might be good items to consider as a meat while on travel.
As I enter the 3 week concluding phase (the 3 week phase that is after you finish hCG or also in-between courses), I will post my observations and a list of allowed items, as I discover it myself, to make my blog more complete.
I am going to try my hardest to not cheat today or tomorrow, to get me off into the 3 week concluding phase correctly.
I am looking for a big shift in the amount of hunger. That is the signal that the hCG is out of the system. Then I can increase my intake and can also eat dairy, eggs, and whatever meat I want, as well as a greater selection of veggies. Just can't eat the starchy veggies, mostly the orange and yellow veggies are the starchy ones.
BTW, for travel considerations, at Von's grocerry store, the meat/deli counter had grilled chicken and chicken kabobs (with tomatoes and green peppers). These might be good items to consider as a meat while on travel.
As I enter the 3 week concluding phase (the 3 week phase that is after you finish hCG or also in-between courses), I will post my observations and a list of allowed items, as I discover it myself, to make my blog more complete.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
june 18, 2008 - day 154 (weight 185.6 - down 72.9)
Up 1.4 lbs.
I don't think I was really up 1.4 lbs. My scale works well on a flat surface, and I have it on a 3 inch tile floor. If it moves at all, it doesn't read the same. When the maids come in they have to move it, so I did count tiles to get it on the same 4, but it may still not be reading the same as the day before. I may try puting it out the front door tomorrow. I just have to figure out how to do it without being seen. Swim trunks are liekly the answer.
I am hungry today from wake up. Not real hungry, but it is definitely different. I am thinking that traaveling out here allowed the mix to get too warm and it had lost it's potency a couple days ago. That could explain the difficulty I am having with being a little hungry too.
Maybe I won't have to wait 3 whole days to ramp up the intake. My brother Nolan said I will get REAL hungry, so that it what I am looking for to tell me I am ready for the 3 week concluding phase.
I don't think I was really up 1.4 lbs. My scale works well on a flat surface, and I have it on a 3 inch tile floor. If it moves at all, it doesn't read the same. When the maids come in they have to move it, so I did count tiles to get it on the same 4, but it may still not be reading the same as the day before. I may try puting it out the front door tomorrow. I just have to figure out how to do it without being seen. Swim trunks are liekly the answer.
I am hungry today from wake up. Not real hungry, but it is definitely different. I am thinking that traaveling out here allowed the mix to get too warm and it had lost it's potency a couple days ago. That could explain the difficulty I am having with being a little hungry too.
Maybe I won't have to wait 3 whole days to ramp up the intake. My brother Nolan said I will get REAL hungry, so that it what I am looking for to tell me I am ready for the 3 week concluding phase.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
june 17, 2008 - day 153 (weight 184.2 - down 74.1)
No loss today.
Used the last of my hCG tonight and am now continuing the VLCD for 3 days and then going to the 3 week concluding phase for 3 weeks.
I did cheat after dinner. Dinner just didn't quell the hunger.
Used the last of my hCG tonight and am now continuing the VLCD for 3 days and then going to the 3 week concluding phase for 3 weeks.
I did cheat after dinner. Dinner just didn't quell the hunger.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
june 15, 2008 - day 151 (unknown)
In Vegas today and did not pack my scale over here.
Did eat right yesterday and today, until the evening, where I celebrated Father's Day with a candy bar. Hopefully I haven't let the horse into the barn with the cheating.
Did eat right yesterday and today, until the evening, where I celebrated Father's Day with a candy bar. Hopefully I haven't let the horse into the barn with the cheating.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
june 14, 2008 - day 150 (weight 184.4 - down 73.9)
COuldn't stay out of the snacks yesterday, but still lost 0.2 lbs.
I am heading to Vegas today to spend the day and night with my Dad who happens to be there at his timeshare.
I decided to eat 2.5 oz. of beef jerky as my meat. Matches pretty good with the specifics of top sirloin, so I should be fine.
I am heading to Vegas today to spend the day and night with my Dad who happens to be there at his timeshare.
I decided to eat 2.5 oz. of beef jerky as my meat. Matches pretty good with the specifics of top sirloin, so I should be fine.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
june 12, 2008 - day 148 (weight 185.2 - down 73.1)
Down 0.2 lbs.
Strange. I have been eating perfect. Loss is slowing. That's what my brother Nolan's did too.
Hopefully I will get closer to my goal weight before I am out of hCG.
Ate correctly.
Strange. I have been eating perfect. Loss is slowing. That's what my brother Nolan's did too.
Hopefully I will get closer to my goal weight before I am out of hCG.
Ate correctly.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
june 11, 2008 - day 147 (weight 185.4 - down 72.9)
Down 0.4 lbs.
Down only 2 lbs in 5 days. I think I may try switching to sliced deli sandwhich chicken meat and see if it is less fatty.
With per diem, I went and replaced all my clothes. I have lost 73 lbs now and never replaced my clothes. For one reason I was wearing a size 38 waist and should have been wearing a 42 or 44. Plus I had some size large shirts still and just made due with XL's.
Now I am a 34 waist and need a belt for those, wear a size 15 1/2 neck (was a 17 1/2) and medium shirts, though I could get away with size small now, but I figure I want to put muscle back on, so I will stick with medium.
I bought 2 new suits, and 7 days worth of dress shirts and pants, 7 days worth of casual shirts and pants and 10 days worth of undergarments. Still looking for a light jacket. My leather jacket still looks fine!!
I can't believe how easy this diet is. After 2 months, I said "I can't believe I've been doing it 2 months!" I was down about 42 lbs by then. Now, I can't believe it has alread been 5 months!! Wow!! 3 days to 5 months! I did one for 4 months and lost 28 lbs. It was SOOOO hard. I have been doing this 5 months and am down 73 lbs!! 10.4 lbs to go to my goal weight!!
Ate correctly.
Down only 2 lbs in 5 days. I think I may try switching to sliced deli sandwhich chicken meat and see if it is less fatty.
With per diem, I went and replaced all my clothes. I have lost 73 lbs now and never replaced my clothes. For one reason I was wearing a size 38 waist and should have been wearing a 42 or 44. Plus I had some size large shirts still and just made due with XL's.
Now I am a 34 waist and need a belt for those, wear a size 15 1/2 neck (was a 17 1/2) and medium shirts, though I could get away with size small now, but I figure I want to put muscle back on, so I will stick with medium.
I bought 2 new suits, and 7 days worth of dress shirts and pants, 7 days worth of casual shirts and pants and 10 days worth of undergarments. Still looking for a light jacket. My leather jacket still looks fine!!
I can't believe how easy this diet is. After 2 months, I said "I can't believe I've been doing it 2 months!" I was down about 42 lbs by then. Now, I can't believe it has alread been 5 months!! Wow!! 3 days to 5 months! I did one for 4 months and lost 28 lbs. It was SOOOO hard. I have been doing this 5 months and am down 73 lbs!! 10.4 lbs to go to my goal weight!!
Ate correctly.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
june 10, 2008 - day 146 (weight 185.8 - down 72.7)
Down 0.2 lbs.
I ate correctly again. No cheating for quite some time now.
I ate correctly again. No cheating for quite some time now.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
june 8, 2008 - day 144 (weight 186.8 - down 71.7)
No loss even though I ate correctly.
I ate correctly again today.
I ate correctly again today.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
june 7, 2008 - day 143 (weight 186.8 - down 71.7)
Down another pound.
The exciting thing in addition to having lost 71.7 lbs, is that I am now within 11.8 lbs of my goal weight.
I have been doing good since early May when my Mom came for a visit. I have not been allowing myself to entertain the thought of any specific food. If it comes in my mind, I think about being skinny. I don't even allow myself to look at foods I am not allowed to have. If I stumble on to the snack cupboard, I close it quick. Same when walking through a grocery store. I do a lot of looking down and looking away.
I was allowing myslef to think about, "When I get to eat normal, I am having this or that," and it just made the problem worse.
The exciting thing in addition to having lost 71.7 lbs, is that I am now within 11.8 lbs of my goal weight.
I have been doing good since early May when my Mom came for a visit. I have not been allowing myself to entertain the thought of any specific food. If it comes in my mind, I think about being skinny. I don't even allow myself to look at foods I am not allowed to have. If I stumble on to the snack cupboard, I close it quick. Same when walking through a grocery store. I do a lot of looking down and looking away.
I was allowing myslef to think about, "When I get to eat normal, I am having this or that," and it just made the problem worse.
Friday, June 6, 2008
june 6, 2008 - day 142 (weight 187.8 - down 70.7)
Down 1 pound.
Ate correctly today.
I am on travel and did things differently this trip. For one I brought my scales.
I am buying a rotisserie every couple of days for the chicken and just eating the breast after removing the skin. I get three meals out of it for $5.99.
For $2 I got 4 rubbermaid containers and make two meals in advance and then the one I eat as I weigh it.
Ate correctly today.
I am on travel and did things differently this trip. For one I brought my scales.
I am buying a rotisserie every couple of days for the chicken and just eating the breast after removing the skin. I get three meals out of it for $5.99.
For $2 I got 4 rubbermaid containers and make two meals in advance and then the one I eat as I weigh it.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
june 5, 2008 - day 141 (weight 188.8 - down 69.7)
Down 1.2 lbs.
I ate correctly, but only had a late dinner.
I ate correctly, but only had a late dinner.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
june 4, 2008 - day 140 (weight 190.0 - down 68.5)
No loss, but I only slept 4 hours.
I bought a rotisserie chicken from Alberton's grocery store. they sell them in the deli. I will only eat the breast (no skin), and toss the remainder, but it only cost $5.99 and will last 2 or three days in the hotel fridge. I also got tomatoes and oranges. Couldn't find grissini, so I got these mini toasts that looked like similar ingredients to grissini's.
I am traveling again and this time it is too long to just skip hCG or bring a couple little vials.
I packed my hCG and ice packs in my lunch bag and packed it in my carry on.
I also packed my scale in my checked luggage and my food scale in my carry on.
After a 20 minute interrogation and bomb squad incident, I have some lesson's learned to share.
Evidentally, they could not make out that it was a food scale in the x-ray and it must have looked like a bomb to them. They stopped all action and then backed it out, and then before they touched it, they swabbed it and ran a chemical anylsis on it. That was clear so they had me describe in detail what was in there and what it was for.
Then they pulled it and me aside to a special area in the security area, and opened my bag and took swabs and ran analysis and when clear, proceeded to look at the scale. They wanted to know why I needed it and how I used it. Once satisfied, they took my lunch pail and said they were concerned about opening it because of sharp objects. I said "If you mean the syringe, it is a dosing syring and has no needle." They proceeded. They asked about the cooler gel ice packs and why did I have 5 of them. I said for my weight loss medicine that is there in the glass bottle. They said the only way an ice pack is allowed, is if it is for medicine, but my bottle could be anything, because it was unmarked. So they pulled out all the cooler gel packs and said they would need to be discarded. I told them I figured they would treat the unmarked bottle like shampoo and as long as it wasn't more that 3 oz., I figured it would be OK.
Then they asked about the formulation and use of the hCG. I explained what it was and what was in it (1/2 sterile water, 1/4 vodka, 1/4 food grade sweet glycerine to make the vodka taste better and the hCG), after abunch of questioning, they then had me open it and then tested it with a different kind of tester. It was clear so he went on.
He wanted to know where I worked and what I did for a job. He wanted to know if I worked with Launch Vehicle chemicals and I told him no.
Then he proceeded to look very, very carefully though all my work paperwork (hopefully he was a US Person).
Finally, they allowed me to go with my hCG and with the 3 hard gel packs.
So...here are my lesson's learned.
Put your hCG in one of those 3 oz. plastic bottles for the trip and put it in your plastic baggie with toiletries. You have to put those in a bin to be x-rayed separately.
Bring some extra baggies and just get ice on the other side of security, and then put it back in your lunch bag. You can get it free where they allow self serve fountain drinks, or ask for a cup. You want to double bag the ice at the very least.
Finally, put all scales in your checked luggage.
Then you ought to sail like a breeze.
Dan
I bought a rotisserie chicken from Alberton's grocery store. they sell them in the deli. I will only eat the breast (no skin), and toss the remainder, but it only cost $5.99 and will last 2 or three days in the hotel fridge. I also got tomatoes and oranges. Couldn't find grissini, so I got these mini toasts that looked like similar ingredients to grissini's.
I am traveling again and this time it is too long to just skip hCG or bring a couple little vials.
I packed my hCG and ice packs in my lunch bag and packed it in my carry on.
I also packed my scale in my checked luggage and my food scale in my carry on.
After a 20 minute interrogation and bomb squad incident, I have some lesson's learned to share.
Evidentally, they could not make out that it was a food scale in the x-ray and it must have looked like a bomb to them. They stopped all action and then backed it out, and then before they touched it, they swabbed it and ran a chemical anylsis on it. That was clear so they had me describe in detail what was in there and what it was for.
Then they pulled it and me aside to a special area in the security area, and opened my bag and took swabs and ran analysis and when clear, proceeded to look at the scale. They wanted to know why I needed it and how I used it. Once satisfied, they took my lunch pail and said they were concerned about opening it because of sharp objects. I said "If you mean the syringe, it is a dosing syring and has no needle." They proceeded. They asked about the cooler gel ice packs and why did I have 5 of them. I said for my weight loss medicine that is there in the glass bottle. They said the only way an ice pack is allowed, is if it is for medicine, but my bottle could be anything, because it was unmarked. So they pulled out all the cooler gel packs and said they would need to be discarded. I told them I figured they would treat the unmarked bottle like shampoo and as long as it wasn't more that 3 oz., I figured it would be OK.
Then they asked about the formulation and use of the hCG. I explained what it was and what was in it (1/2 sterile water, 1/4 vodka, 1/4 food grade sweet glycerine to make the vodka taste better and the hCG), after abunch of questioning, they then had me open it and then tested it with a different kind of tester. It was clear so he went on.
He wanted to know where I worked and what I did for a job. He wanted to know if I worked with Launch Vehicle chemicals and I told him no.
Then he proceeded to look very, very carefully though all my work paperwork (hopefully he was a US Person).
Finally, they allowed me to go with my hCG and with the 3 hard gel packs.
So...here are my lesson's learned.
Put your hCG in one of those 3 oz. plastic bottles for the trip and put it in your plastic baggie with toiletries. You have to put those in a bin to be x-rayed separately.
Bring some extra baggies and just get ice on the other side of security, and then put it back in your lunch bag. You can get it free where they allow self serve fountain drinks, or ask for a cup. You want to double bag the ice at the very least.
Finally, put all scales in your checked luggage.
Then you ought to sail like a breeze.
Dan
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008
june 2, 2008 - day 138 (weight 190.8 - down 67.7)
Down 0.4 lbs.
Ate correctly again.
I am on my last batch of hCG. My plan is to use this up and stop. I have 15.8 lbs to my goal weight of 175, and 16 days of hCG remaining.
I won't likely make that goal weight.
Ate correctly again.
I am on my last batch of hCG. My plan is to use this up and stop. I have 15.8 lbs to my goal weight of 175, and 16 days of hCG remaining.
I won't likely make that goal weight.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
may 31, 2008 - day 136 (weight 192.0 - down 66.5)
Down 0.8 lbs from yesterday.
I ate correctly again today.
I ate correctly again today.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
may 29, 2008 - day 134 (weight 193.2 - down 65.3)
Down 1.4 lbs.
Ate correctly today. Little light on the fluid though.
Ate correctly today. Little light on the fluid though.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
may 28, 2008 - day 133 (weight 194.6 - down 63.9)
Down 1.4 lbs and now a new low weight.
Ate correctly today.
Ate correctly today.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
may 24, 2008 - day 129 (weight 197.0 - down 61.5)
Up 1.0 lbs.
Not only am I sick and taking meds, but last night was my sons graduation dinner at Red Lobster, and after looking for something on the menu that would be within my diet, and realizing there was nothing, I just had pasta.
Ate correctly today.
Not only am I sick and taking meds, but last night was my sons graduation dinner at Red Lobster, and after looking for something on the menu that would be within my diet, and realizing there was nothing, I just had pasta.
Ate correctly today.
Friday, May 23, 2008
may 23, 2008 - day 128 (weight 196.0 - down 62.5)
Easy come, easy go. I am up 1.0 lbs, even though I didn't cheat or anything. I am taking lost of meds for my cold/sinus infection though and I heard you don't lose when you are sick. I have lost the two prior days though.
Oh well, it'll come off.
Ate correctly for lunch but had Red Lobster for dinner.
Oh well, it'll come off.
Ate correctly for lunch but had Red Lobster for dinner.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
may 22, 2008 - day 127 (weight 195.0 - down 63.5)
Down 1.8 lbs.
Ate correctly per the plan, but I did drink a lot of fluids late and my stomach felt distended.
Ate correctly per the plan, but I did drink a lot of fluids late and my stomach felt distended.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
may 20, 2008 - day 125 (weight 197.6 - down 60.9)
Down 0.4 lbs.
I am fighting a sinus infection that is going bad, and have started to take meds. Don't know how all this impacts the weight loss, but I figure, if I am only eating 500 calories, I still am using the same or maybe a little more energy, so I ought to lose it, unless I retain water, which is the only other thing that could happen, and that will resolve itself in time.
Ate correctly per the plan.
I am fighting a sinus infection that is going bad, and have started to take meds. Don't know how all this impacts the weight loss, but I figure, if I am only eating 500 calories, I still am using the same or maybe a little more energy, so I ought to lose it, unless I retain water, which is the only other thing that could happen, and that will resolve itself in time.
Ate correctly per the plan.
Monday, May 19, 2008
may 19, 2008 - day 124 (weight 198.0 - down 60.5)
Down 1.6 lbs from yesterday.
To quote the stupidist line in a movie ever: Anikin Skywalker, "It's working! It's working!"
It certainly is working!
I am 2 days past 4 months on the protocol with no break, other than cheating days, which if you have been reading this, you know there have been a lot.
Things I have learned after 4 months;
(1) Hunger is not a problem, although you are eating only 500 calories a day, as long as you are consistent and eat as Dr. Simeons tells you to, you will not be hungry. This means skipping beef. This means no more than 4 1/2 oz of veggies (or figure actual calories). This means getting enough fluid. This means being as extremely consistent as you can be. Your body has to preplan fat usage. What you do today affects how much your body expects tomorrow or the day after that. There is a lag time of between 1 to 3 days for cheating. If I cheat today, my body plans for that same level of caloric intake, so it expects it tomorrow or the following day. If it is not there, mild hunger gets turned on. If you get past that hunger, you will reset the expectation.
Be consistent and eat at lunch time and dinner time only as Dr. Simeons tells you and you will only get hungry at lunch time and dinner time. Why? Your body expects it.
I am going to go out on a limb here. You need zero calories a day while taking hCG. None. Your body can do without it as far as hunger goes, for about a week. The reason you eat is not for hunger or calories. You eat because what hCG is doing, is telling your body that fat utilization is such a high priority now that it shouldn't look on the "list" anymore, but should just get it proportionately from everwhere and it should not distinguish between Structural, Normal or Excess Stored fat.
We eat to top off the structural and normal fat stores, or else we will eventually have all the effects other people dieting without hCG have - hunger, dizziness, the blahs, lack of energy, etc., We only eat the minimum amount to stay topped off. That's why the Transformation plan makes me scratch my head. They are eating as if it is satiating hunger. They don't understand what hCG does for you.
(2) Dr. Simeons knew what he was doing when he came up with his restrictive eating list. The more variation and flavor and excitement I add to the diet, while pushing the line on what is allowed, the harder it is to not cheat. I am not saying the food needs to be without flavor, but I am saying it has been easier when I eat the meat allowed and not the beef. I end up craving MORE, because it reminds me what I am giving up during the diet and I can't stop thinking about it. If I have a diet soda, all of a sudden I am craving something sweet and it works against me.
I think it is best to make it just good enough to eat, and to stick to Dr. Simeons plan and avoid all these other things people now say are allowed.
You aren't trying to figure out a new way of eating here. You are only doing this for a short time and then you return to normal living. It is best to forget normal food and just put on blinders and get through it.
The more viariation and pizzazz I tried, the harder it got. When I went back to the strict list and as simple as possible - boom. Right back to normal weight loss, in control hunger and a plan that is working for me.
(3) On days I skip taking my hCG, I can expect no or low weigh loss the next day. Why this is I don't know, but I am experiencing this and hearing that from a bunch of people. Now with sublingual, I don't have to skip, as no immunity develops. I think even with injections, you should not skip days and just move up the 3 week break. Of course, if you are still losing half your normal amount, this may be sufficuent to just do the skip day.
(4) Even if you are doing sublingual, take a 3 week break every 6 weeks. I think it will help you make it. I am not talking about stopping, but going to the 3 week concluding phase (that is called phase 2 or phase 3 by some - i.e. Allowed to eat anything and everything except sugars and starches, in any quantity).
I ate correctly today. 9 days in a row now. Not a record, but maybe second or third longest streak. I did well with the first batch and maybe the second. It wasn't until my birthday March 11th that I started to cheat a lot.
I am running low on this batch and only have enough hCG for one more 40 day batch.
To quote the stupidist line in a movie ever: Anikin Skywalker, "It's working! It's working!"
It certainly is working!
I am 2 days past 4 months on the protocol with no break, other than cheating days, which if you have been reading this, you know there have been a lot.
Things I have learned after 4 months;
(1) Hunger is not a problem, although you are eating only 500 calories a day, as long as you are consistent and eat as Dr. Simeons tells you to, you will not be hungry. This means skipping beef. This means no more than 4 1/2 oz of veggies (or figure actual calories). This means getting enough fluid. This means being as extremely consistent as you can be. Your body has to preplan fat usage. What you do today affects how much your body expects tomorrow or the day after that. There is a lag time of between 1 to 3 days for cheating. If I cheat today, my body plans for that same level of caloric intake, so it expects it tomorrow or the following day. If it is not there, mild hunger gets turned on. If you get past that hunger, you will reset the expectation.
Be consistent and eat at lunch time and dinner time only as Dr. Simeons tells you and you will only get hungry at lunch time and dinner time. Why? Your body expects it.
I am going to go out on a limb here. You need zero calories a day while taking hCG. None. Your body can do without it as far as hunger goes, for about a week. The reason you eat is not for hunger or calories. You eat because what hCG is doing, is telling your body that fat utilization is such a high priority now that it shouldn't look on the "list" anymore, but should just get it proportionately from everwhere and it should not distinguish between Structural, Normal or Excess Stored fat.
We eat to top off the structural and normal fat stores, or else we will eventually have all the effects other people dieting without hCG have - hunger, dizziness, the blahs, lack of energy, etc., We only eat the minimum amount to stay topped off. That's why the Transformation plan makes me scratch my head. They are eating as if it is satiating hunger. They don't understand what hCG does for you.
(2) Dr. Simeons knew what he was doing when he came up with his restrictive eating list. The more variation and flavor and excitement I add to the diet, while pushing the line on what is allowed, the harder it is to not cheat. I am not saying the food needs to be without flavor, but I am saying it has been easier when I eat the meat allowed and not the beef. I end up craving MORE, because it reminds me what I am giving up during the diet and I can't stop thinking about it. If I have a diet soda, all of a sudden I am craving something sweet and it works against me.
I think it is best to make it just good enough to eat, and to stick to Dr. Simeons plan and avoid all these other things people now say are allowed.
You aren't trying to figure out a new way of eating here. You are only doing this for a short time and then you return to normal living. It is best to forget normal food and just put on blinders and get through it.
The more viariation and pizzazz I tried, the harder it got. When I went back to the strict list and as simple as possible - boom. Right back to normal weight loss, in control hunger and a plan that is working for me.
(3) On days I skip taking my hCG, I can expect no or low weigh loss the next day. Why this is I don't know, but I am experiencing this and hearing that from a bunch of people. Now with sublingual, I don't have to skip, as no immunity develops. I think even with injections, you should not skip days and just move up the 3 week break. Of course, if you are still losing half your normal amount, this may be sufficuent to just do the skip day.
(4) Even if you are doing sublingual, take a 3 week break every 6 weeks. I think it will help you make it. I am not talking about stopping, but going to the 3 week concluding phase (that is called phase 2 or phase 3 by some - i.e. Allowed to eat anything and everything except sugars and starches, in any quantity).
I ate correctly today. 9 days in a row now. Not a record, but maybe second or third longest streak. I did well with the first batch and maybe the second. It wasn't until my birthday March 11th that I started to cheat a lot.
I am running low on this batch and only have enough hCG for one more 40 day batch.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
may 18, 2008 - day 123 (weight 199.6 - down 58.9)
Down 0.2 lbs.
Ate correctly though. Pretty much just eating chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers (total veggies 4.5 oz per meal) and then a fruit and grissini. That's pretty much what I have been eating as of late.
Ate correctly though. Pretty much just eating chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers (total veggies 4.5 oz per meal) and then a fruit and grissini. That's pretty much what I have been eating as of late.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
may 17, 2008 - day 122 (weight 199.8 - down 58.7)
Down 2 lbs from before trip. Sub 200's for the first time since about 1992.
I ate correctly again. While on travel, I bought new work clothes and when I got home, I gathered up all my clothes, including my suits and put them in a pile. I am going to sell the whole lot of them on eBay. I heard you can get a decent amount for a bulk quantity.
I am now in a medium shirt, with 15 1/2 inch colar and a size 34 pants!!
I ate correctly again. While on travel, I bought new work clothes and when I got home, I gathered up all my clothes, including my suits and put them in a pile. I am going to sell the whole lot of them on eBay. I heard you can get a decent amount for a bulk quantity.
I am now in a medium shirt, with 15 1/2 inch colar and a size 34 pants!!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
may 14, 2008 - day 119 (weight 201.8 - down 56.7)
Down 2.2 lbs!!
I think I am stronger with my Mom here, because I am trying to help her be strong with her diet, and that is helping me too.
I am on travel and was at the mercy of the airport. I had a salad without dressing and with chicken (chicken ceasar without dressing). It was a big salad, so like 2/3rds of my calories I'd say, so I just had an apple for dinner.
I can hardly wait for Friday evening or Saturday morning. I am looking forward to being sub-200 lbs.
I think I am stronger with my Mom here, because I am trying to help her be strong with her diet, and that is helping me too.
I am on travel and was at the mercy of the airport. I had a salad without dressing and with chicken (chicken ceasar without dressing). It was a big salad, so like 2/3rds of my calories I'd say, so I just had an apple for dinner.
I can hardly wait for Friday evening or Saturday morning. I am looking forward to being sub-200 lbs.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
may 12, 2008 - day 117 (weight 205.4 - down 52.9)
Didn't do well and still dropped 0.6 lbs.
My Mom, who is also doing the diet, is down here with me, so I am hoping having a comisserator will help me get through to Nirvana. If I can behave while she is here, I can be done with hCG forever!! Would be good too, as I have a long trip coming up. Love to be on the 3 week stabilization at that point, if possible.
Did well today.
My Mom, who is also doing the diet, is down here with me, so I am hoping having a comisserator will help me get through to Nirvana. If I can behave while she is here, I can be done with hCG forever!! Would be good too, as I have a long trip coming up. Love to be on the 3 week stabilization at that point, if possible.
Did well today.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
may 10, 2008 - day 115 (weight 205.2.0 - down 53.3)
No weight loss or gain.
Did OK for dinner, but not lunch.
Did OK for dinner, but not lunch.
Friday, May 9, 2008
may 9, 2008 - day 114 (weight 205.2 - down 53.3)
Down 0.8 lbs, even with the cheating.
Ate out for lunch and was good for dinner.
Ate out for lunch and was good for dinner.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
may 8, 2008 - day 113 (weight 206.0 - down 52.5)
Down 0.8 lbs.
Did good for lunch, but ate Denny's for dinner.
Did good for lunch, but ate Denny's for dinner.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
measurements
Measurements;
Day 3 (1.5 lbs)
Day 111 (51.3 lbs)
Tummy (at belly button) = 47.5 in
Tummy (at belly button) = 42.0 in (down 5 1/2 inches!!)
Chest (at nipples) = 49.0
Chest (at nipples) = 44.0 in (down 5 inches!!)
Neck = 17.5
Neck = 15.5 in (down 2 inches)
Hips = 45.0
Hips = 40.0 in (down 5 inches!!)
Upper Thigh (r) (at inseam) = 28.0
Upper Thigh (r) (at inseam) = 24.0 in (down 4 inches!!)
Mid calf (r) = 16.5
Mid calf (r) = 15.5 in (down 1 inch)
Bicep (r) (arm outstretched to front) = 13.5 in / (flexed) = 15.5 in
Bicep (r) (arm outstretched to front) = 13.0 in (down 1/2 in) / (flexed) = 14.0 in (down 1-1/2 in)
Butt = 44.5 in (new measurement Day 24)
Butt = 43.0 in (down 1 1/2 inches!!)
Day 3 (1.5 lbs)
Day 111 (51.3 lbs)
Tummy (at belly button) = 47.5 in
Tummy (at belly button) = 42.0 in (down 5 1/2 inches!!)
Chest (at nipples) = 49.0
Chest (at nipples) = 44.0 in (down 5 inches!!)
Neck = 17.5
Neck = 15.5 in (down 2 inches)
Hips = 45.0
Hips = 40.0 in (down 5 inches!!)
Upper Thigh (r) (at inseam) = 28.0
Upper Thigh (r) (at inseam) = 24.0 in (down 4 inches!!)
Mid calf (r) = 16.5
Mid calf (r) = 15.5 in (down 1 inch)
Bicep (r) (arm outstretched to front) = 13.5 in / (flexed) = 15.5 in
Bicep (r) (arm outstretched to front) = 13.0 in (down 1/2 in) / (flexed) = 14.0 in (down 1-1/2 in)
Butt = 44.5 in (new measurement Day 24)
Butt = 43.0 in (down 1 1/2 inches!!)
may 6, 2008 - day 111 (weight 207.2 - down 51.3)
Down 1.0 lbs from yesterday.
Ate correctly for lunch and dinner, but did have some cupcakes too.
Ate correctly for lunch and dinner, but did have some cupcakes too.
Monday, May 5, 2008
may 5, 2008 - day 110 (weight 208.2 - down 50.3)
Up 0.8 lbs since last weigh in.
I did OK today, but did cheat a little.
I did OK today, but did cheat a little.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
may 4, 2008 - day 109 (unknown)
On a trip to Lakeland for a volleyball tournament and am not even trying to be good.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
may 3, 2008 - day 108 (weight 207.4 - down 51.1)
Gained 2.0 lbs after celebrating my daughters birthday.
On a trip to Lakeland for a volleyball tournament and am not even trying to be good.
On a trip to Lakeland for a volleyball tournament and am not even trying to be good.
Friday, May 2, 2008
may 2, 2008 - day 107 (weight 205.4 - down 53.1)
Lost the weight plus another 2/10th. So down 1.6 lbs.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
may 1, 2008 - day 106 (weight 207.2 - down 51.3)
Up 1.4 lbs. Youch.
Was at a seminar, and had a healthy pizza for lunch and skipped dinner again (wasn't hungry).
Was at a seminar, and had a healthy pizza for lunch and skipped dinner again (wasn't hungry).
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
april 30, 2008 - day 105 (weight 205.6 - down 52.9)
Down 1.8 lbs over night, but more importantly, I feel better today. I don't feel bloated, etc.,
I had chinese for lunch though!
I skipped dinner (wasn't hungry).
I had chinese for lunch though!
I skipped dinner (wasn't hungry).
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
april 29, 2008 - day 104 (weight 207.4 - down 51.1)
Down 0.6 lbs even with the cheating.
Am trying a natural laxative today. We'll see if it helps.
Lunch was chicken and asparagus, an orange and grissini's.
Dinner was steak, tomatoes, cucumbers, an orange and grissinis.
Am trying a natural laxative today. We'll see if it helps.
Lunch was chicken and asparagus, an orange and grissini's.
Dinner was steak, tomatoes, cucumbers, an orange and grissinis.
Monday, April 28, 2008
april 28, 2008 - day 103 (weight 208.0 - down 50.5)
Ouch. Up another pound over the last 2 days.
Trying to do an orange day. I know, but I didn't have apples for an apple day.
Didn't make it. Had melted cheese on tortilla chips.
Plan to make a decision tomorrow.
Trying to do an orange day. I know, but I didn't have apples for an apple day.
Didn't make it. Had melted cheese on tortilla chips.
Plan to make a decision tomorrow.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
april 27, 2008 - day 102 (unknown)
Stayed in Miami. Don't know my weight. Having to figure out how I am going to get past this little bit of hunger. It is too much to ignore. I know it means something. Either I take a break, or I take something to supress the appetite. Maybe green tea? I also need to take x-lax or something. I feel bloated and stopped up.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
april 26, 2008 - day 101 (weight 207.0 - down 51.5)
Up 1.0 lbs
Getting hungry at night. Traveling to Miami today. Won't do to well.
Getting hungry at night. Traveling to Miami today. Won't do to well.
Friday, April 25, 2008
april 25, 2008 - day 100 (weight 206.0 - down 52.5)
Up 0.4 again. I am getting real hungry after dinner.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
april 24, 2008 - day 99 (weight 205.4 - down 53.1)
Gained 0.4 lbs.
I am a little hungry to start, so I am already up against it. I am thinking about taking a break.
Chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, little green onions, Lynn's salad dressing (using only allowed ingredients) a grapefruit and grissini's for lunch.
I am a little hungry to start, so I am already up against it. I am thinking about taking a break.
Chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, little green onions, Lynn's salad dressing (using only allowed ingredients) a grapefruit and grissini's for lunch.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
april 23, 2008 - day 98 (weight 205.0 - down 53.5)
Gained 1.8 lbs. It is water retention, even though I cheated, normally I wouldn't bounce 1.8 lbs after cheating, I'd stay even. I definitely did not drink enough water yeasterday though. I will try to be better today. From past experience, I know it is water.
Did fine for lunch, with chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, an apple and grissini's.
Dinner was chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucmbers, and grapefruit. Midnight snack was cheating (I found my families stash of junk food).
Did fine for lunch, with chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, an apple and grissini's.
Dinner was chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucmbers, and grapefruit. Midnight snack was cheating (I found my families stash of junk food).
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
april 22, 2008 - day 97 (weight 203.2 - down 55.3)
Down 0.4 lbs.
Chicken, salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, Lynn's salad dressing, a grapefruit and grissini's for lunch.
Chicken, salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, Lynn's salad dressing, a grapefruit and grissini's for dinner. Also had some canned pears with whip cream, and cheese burritos. OK-I was a bit hungry and cheated. I admit it. I have been fighting it because I let the hCG get ultra low again. 2 days in 1 week is the max. Any more and you are critical. I missed my dose last night and that combined with missing 2 days on my trip with another day just before and I pushed it too far. Now I need to TRY to hold the course here. I am tired of eating the limited diet and WANT TO BE DONE.
Chicken, salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, Lynn's salad dressing, a grapefruit and grissini's for lunch.
Chicken, salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, Lynn's salad dressing, a grapefruit and grissini's for dinner. Also had some canned pears with whip cream, and cheese burritos. OK-I was a bit hungry and cheated. I admit it. I have been fighting it because I let the hCG get ultra low again. 2 days in 1 week is the max. Any more and you are critical. I missed my dose last night and that combined with missing 2 days on my trip with another day just before and I pushed it too far. Now I need to TRY to hold the course here. I am tired of eating the limited diet and WANT TO BE DONE.
Monday, April 21, 2008
april 21, 2008 - day 96 (weight 203.6 - down 54.9)
No loss from yesterday.
For lunch I had chicken, salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and Lynn's special salad dressing, strawberries and grissini's.
Dinner was talapia, salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, Lynn's salad dressing, a grapefruit and grissini's. I also had some cookie dough.
For lunch I had chicken, salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce and Lynn's special salad dressing, strawberries and grissini's.
Dinner was talapia, salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, Lynn's salad dressing, a grapefruit and grissini's. I also had some cookie dough.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
april 20, 2008 - day 95 (weight 203.6 - down 54.9)
Down 3.4 lbs.
Used my last of batch 3 this morning. I have been taking 0.3 ml per dose, so it goes a lot quicker.
I didn't have enough bacteriostatic water, so I used 0.4 ml of filtered water. Also didn't have any needles, so I did my best without them. Wow do needles work a lot better!!
Lunch was chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, an apple and grissini's.
Dinner was shrimp, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, an apple and grissini's.
Used my last of batch 3 this morning. I have been taking 0.3 ml per dose, so it goes a lot quicker.
I didn't have enough bacteriostatic water, so I used 0.4 ml of filtered water. Also didn't have any needles, so I did my best without them. Wow do needles work a lot better!!
Lunch was chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, an apple and grissini's.
Dinner was shrimp, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, an apple and grissini's.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
april 18, 2008 - day 93 (weight 207.4-down 51.1)
Down 0.2 lbs. Now I need to start behaving. Unfortunately, I forgot my lunch today.
Lunch was nachos. I had chicken, and salad with lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
I am a bit hungry today and I am sure that the 2 days of skipping hCG on my trip, coupled with forgetting to take it once a day before has made the hCG a little too low in my body. Last time it recovered in a day or so.
Lunch was nachos. I had chicken, and salad with lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
I am a bit hungry today and I am sure that the 2 days of skipping hCG on my trip, coupled with forgetting to take it once a day before has made the hCG a little too low in my body. Last time it recovered in a day or so.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
april 17, 2008 - day 92 (weight 207.6-down 50.9)
Up 1.4 lbs from last weigh in several days ago.
Ended up getting caught on a college tour with my son and without the correct type of foods to choose from, so I just did the best I could. Dinner was similar, but involved half a candy bar. I figured what the heck.
Ended up getting caught on a college tour with my son and without the correct type of foods to choose from, so I just did the best I could. Dinner was similar, but involved half a candy bar. I figured what the heck.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
april 16, 2008 - day 91 (unknown)
On travel, weight unknown.
Had a donut and cookie in the morning and ate chicken, tomatoes, cucmber, strawberry's for dinner.
Had a donut and cookie in the morning and ate chicken, tomatoes, cucmber, strawberry's for dinner.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
april 14, 2008 - day 89 (weight 206.2-down 52.3)
Down 2.2 lbs. On travel again.
Didn't even try to eat correctly.
Didn't even try to eat correctly.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
april 13, 2008 - day 88 (weight 208.4-down 50.1)
Down a pound and I had Chinese for dinner last night.
Nothing for lunch and chicken, asparagus, and grissini for dinner.
Nothing for lunch and chicken, asparagus, and grissini for dinner.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
april 12, 2008 - day 87 (weight 209.4-down 49.1)
Gained 4.4 lbs on this trip. Mostly water I am sure, though I did eat some stuff not on the diet, I generally stuck to the plan.
Nothing for breakfast and lunch and Chinese for dinner. No sanctioned food in the house.
Nothing for breakfast and lunch and Chinese for dinner. No sanctioned food in the house.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
april 8, 2008 - day 83 (unknown)
On travel.
Brought my hCG this time. No problem in the checked luggage with a bunch of ice packs.
Due to the registration being in the food area, I found it too difficult to just drink coffee. So I did eat some breakfast foods for breakfast. I skipped it for lunch and will skip breakfast and lunch tomorrow and Thursday now that I know.
Brought my hCG this time. No problem in the checked luggage with a bunch of ice packs.
Due to the registration being in the food area, I found it too difficult to just drink coffee. So I did eat some breakfast foods for breakfast. I skipped it for lunch and will skip breakfast and lunch tomorrow and Thursday now that I know.
Monday, April 7, 2008
april 7, 2008 - day 82 (weight 205.0-down 53.5)
Down a pound.
I will be on travel and mostly doing the chicken, cherry tomatoes, apple and grissini thing.
I also won't have a weight until Saturday. I am NOT packing a scale!
I DID buy real chicken at the deli counter (boneless/skinless), without the corn starch and sugar in the normal lunch meat.
Hopefully I can behave. I hae been doing pretty good, but I am bringing my wife and will want to wine and dine her, so we'll see.
I saw a Larry the Cable Guy commercial for NutriSystem and something he said puts a whole new spin on the amount of my weight loss. He said he lost 4 bowlig balls he was carrying around his waist. The official weight for a bowling ball is 16 lbs. which would be the one guys use. I have lost 3 1/3 bowling balls worth of weight. Wow!!! Oh my gosh that is a lot!! A little under 2 bowling balls to go!
Dan
I will be on travel and mostly doing the chicken, cherry tomatoes, apple and grissini thing.
I also won't have a weight until Saturday. I am NOT packing a scale!
I DID buy real chicken at the deli counter (boneless/skinless), without the corn starch and sugar in the normal lunch meat.
Hopefully I can behave. I hae been doing pretty good, but I am bringing my wife and will want to wine and dine her, so we'll see.
I saw a Larry the Cable Guy commercial for NutriSystem and something he said puts a whole new spin on the amount of my weight loss. He said he lost 4 bowlig balls he was carrying around his waist. The official weight for a bowling ball is 16 lbs. which would be the one guys use. I have lost 3 1/3 bowling balls worth of weight. Wow!!! Oh my gosh that is a lot!! A little under 2 bowling balls to go!
Dan
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Saturday, April 5, 2008
april 5, 2008 - day 80 (weight 206.8-down 51.7)
Down 0.8 lbs.
Chicken, tomatoes, an apple and grissini's for lunch.
Chicken, cucmber, an apple and grissini's for dinner.
Chicken, tomatoes, an apple and grissini's for lunch.
Chicken, cucmber, an apple and grissini's for dinner.
Friday, April 4, 2008
april 4, 2008 - day 79 (weight 207.6-down 50.90)
Down another 1.40 lbs, even with the beef.
Lunch was chicken slices, tomatoes and grissini. No fruit as the orange had black in the top inside once peeled.
Dinner was chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucmber, an apple and grissini's.
Lunch was chicken slices, tomatoes and grissini. No fruit as the orange had black in the top inside once peeled.
Dinner was chicken, salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucmber, an apple and grissini's.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
april 3, 2008 - day 78 (weight 209.0-down 49.50)
Down 1.40 lbs again.
I think it is skipping the beef-and behaving, but I am thinking that skipping the calories and fat in beef is helping me be consistent in hunger and weight loss. My meals have been very similar the past 3 days. That's what my brother Nolan did. He had the same thing morning and night. Chicken, tomatoes, an apple and grissini and his weight loss was extremely consistent all the way through.
I feel much more in control these past few days. Hopefully, I am on to something here. I am going to try to skip beef until I am down to weight and on maintenance.
And be as consistent as possible with the water.
Oh and I now weigh less than when I moved to Florida, 8 1/2 years ago.
Now for some sobering facts - sobering for me anyway.
Of the 78 days;
I lost weight on 49 days
I had zero weight loss or gain on 17 days
I had weight gains on 12 days
I drank plenty of water on 41 of the 78 days
I drank what I would consider a marginal amount of water on 28 additional days
I had way too little water on 9 of the 78 days
I had (way) too many calories on 30 of the 78 days
I was hungry on 1 of the 78 days
I had minor hunger, or you might say what my mind interpreted as minor hunger on 25 of the 78 days.
When I really did get hungry on day 60 because my hCG started running out (3 days with no hCG in 4 days), I was acquanted again with real hunger. I think the minor hunger is a combination of the stomach shrinking and the body posturing to intake calories.
Here is a chart showing my loss (click for a larger image):
Interesting to note that in the areas I plateaud due to cheating, I would have had plateaus anyway due to sustaining that weight for prolonged periods of time. At least per Dr. Simeons book and clinical trials.
Sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, an orange and grissini's for lunch.
Dinner was top round, salad with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber and an apple and grissini's.
I think it is skipping the beef-and behaving, but I am thinking that skipping the calories and fat in beef is helping me be consistent in hunger and weight loss. My meals have been very similar the past 3 days. That's what my brother Nolan did. He had the same thing morning and night. Chicken, tomatoes, an apple and grissini and his weight loss was extremely consistent all the way through.
I feel much more in control these past few days. Hopefully, I am on to something here. I am going to try to skip beef until I am down to weight and on maintenance.
And be as consistent as possible with the water.
Oh and I now weigh less than when I moved to Florida, 8 1/2 years ago.
Now for some sobering facts - sobering for me anyway.
Of the 78 days;
I lost weight on 49 days
I had zero weight loss or gain on 17 days
I had weight gains on 12 days
I drank plenty of water on 41 of the 78 days
I drank what I would consider a marginal amount of water on 28 additional days
I had way too little water on 9 of the 78 days
I had (way) too many calories on 30 of the 78 days
I was hungry on 1 of the 78 days
I had minor hunger, or you might say what my mind interpreted as minor hunger on 25 of the 78 days.
When I really did get hungry on day 60 because my hCG started running out (3 days with no hCG in 4 days), I was acquanted again with real hunger. I think the minor hunger is a combination of the stomach shrinking and the body posturing to intake calories.
Here is a chart showing my loss (click for a larger image):
Interesting to note that in the areas I plateaud due to cheating, I would have had plateaus anyway due to sustaining that weight for prolonged periods of time. At least per Dr. Simeons book and clinical trials.
Sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, an orange and grissini's for lunch.
Dinner was top round, salad with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber and an apple and grissini's.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
april 2, 2008 - day 77 (weight 210.4-down 48.1)
Down 1.40 lbs from yesterday.
I'm liking this.
Did the sliced chicken, tomatoes, orange and grissini's again for lunch.
Chicken, tomatoes, and apple and grissini's for dinner.
I'm liking this.
Did the sliced chicken, tomatoes, orange and grissini's again for lunch.
Chicken, tomatoes, and apple and grissini's for dinner.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
april, 1 2008 - day 76 (weight 211.8-down 46.7)
Lost 2.80 lbs from yesterday. What a difference a day makes. Must have been carrying a lot of water.
Ate sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, an orange and grissini's for lunch.
Had chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, apple and grissini's for dinner.
Ate sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, an orange and grissini's for lunch.
Had chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, apple and grissini's for dinner.
Monday, March 31, 2008
march 31, 2008 - day 75 (weight 214.6-down 43.9)
Gained 0.2 lbs.
Ate correctly today, with real chicken-sliced, cherry tomatoes, an orange and grissini for lunch.
Had chicken, a tomato, and apple and grissini's for dinner. I used the deli scale to weigh the tomatoes to get close to enough for 5 days at 4 1/2 oz. per day.
I had noticed that when I eat chicken lunch meat on trips, etc., that I don't lose any weight. This morning I went to pick some up, only this time I looked on the back for ingredients. Viola! Corn starch and sugar and other no, no stuff. Same for them all. I went to the deli counter and they had boneless skinless chicken breast with no preservatives, so I bought that. I am curious to see if I lose weight. MUCH more expensive, but heck, one lunch out would be this much, and this is enough for a week of lunches.
Ate correctly today, with real chicken-sliced, cherry tomatoes, an orange and grissini for lunch.
Had chicken, a tomato, and apple and grissini's for dinner. I used the deli scale to weigh the tomatoes to get close to enough for 5 days at 4 1/2 oz. per day.
I had noticed that when I eat chicken lunch meat on trips, etc., that I don't lose any weight. This morning I went to pick some up, only this time I looked on the back for ingredients. Viola! Corn starch and sugar and other no, no stuff. Same for them all. I went to the deli counter and they had boneless skinless chicken breast with no preservatives, so I bought that. I am curious to see if I lose weight. MUCH more expensive, but heck, one lunch out would be this much, and this is enough for a week of lunches.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
march 30, 2008 - day 74 (weight 214.4-down 44.1)
Gained 0.8 lbs. I think I know why - I am bad.
Was good for one meal today and bad for one meal. Well, there's always tomorrow.
Was good for one meal today and bad for one meal. Well, there's always tomorrow.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
march 29, 2008 - day 73 (weight 213.4-down 45.1)
No change from the last time I was able to weigh.
Did not eat right though. Maybe tomorrow?
Did not eat right though. Maybe tomorrow?
Friday, March 28, 2008
march 28, 2008 - day 72 (unknown)
Again, I am on travel.
I had a problem, in that I didn't have a lunch bag with me and since I was flying, I didn't try to eat on the diet today, but ate more normal, though I had 6 oz. of chicken, with asparagus, broccoli and diced tomatoes at Macaroni Grill, which is pretty close. My son made me macaroni and cheese for dinner, and I wasn't going to turn it down, it was such a thoughtful gesture.
Anyway, we'll see what the culimination of all this is.
I had a problem, in that I didn't have a lunch bag with me and since I was flying, I didn't try to eat on the diet today, but ate more normal, though I had 6 oz. of chicken, with asparagus, broccoli and diced tomatoes at Macaroni Grill, which is pretty close. My son made me macaroni and cheese for dinner, and I wasn't going to turn it down, it was such a thoughtful gesture.
Anyway, we'll see what the culimination of all this is.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
march 27, 2008 - day 71 (unknown)
On travel, so I can't weigh.
Ate chicken lunch meat, tomato, an orange and grissini's for lunch and dinner.
Ate chicken lunch meat, tomato, an orange and grissini's for lunch and dinner.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
march 26, 2008 - day 70 (weight 213.4-down 45.1)
Down 0.8 lbs. Travel for the next 3 days.
Am eating chicken lunch meat, tomatoes, oranges and grissini's for lunch and dinner.
Am eating chicken lunch meat, tomatoes, oranges and grissini's for lunch and dinner.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
march 24, 2008 - day 68 (weight 214.2-down 44.3)
Up 0.6 lbs, but I'll take that. It'll come back off in a hurry.
Lunch was taco salad (lettuce, tomato, cucmbers, very lean ground sirloin) and an apple.
Dinner was cheating.
Lunch was taco salad (lettuce, tomato, cucmbers, very lean ground sirloin) and an apple.
Dinner was cheating.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
march 23, 2008 - day 67 (weight 213.6-down 44.9)
Down 0.4 lbs.
Ate nomal food today, since it was Easter.
Ate nomal food today, since it was Easter.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
march 22, 2008 - day 66 (weight 214.0-down 44.5)
Down 0.8 lbs from yesterday.
Ate normal diet stuff, but don't recall now what I had.
Ate normal diet stuff, but don't recall now what I had.
Friday, March 21, 2008
march 21, 2008 - day 65 (weight 214.8-down 43.7)
No loss.
Lunch was steak and tomato and an apple.
Dinner was broccoli bake and strawberries.
Lunch was steak and tomato and an apple.
Dinner was broccoli bake and strawberries.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
march 20, 2008 - day 64 (weight 214.8-down 43.7)
Down 1.2 lbs from yesterday. Hope to keep this up.
Lunch was chicken salad, with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, a new salad dressing Lynn concocted (kind of a Japanese type) and an orange. I am out of grissini's at work, so I will have to skip that.
Dinner was chaeating.
Lunch was chicken salad, with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, a new salad dressing Lynn concocted (kind of a Japanese type) and an orange. I am out of grissini's at work, so I will have to skip that.
Dinner was chaeating.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
march 19, 2008 - day 63 (weight 216.0-down 42.5)
Finally a good day and a loss of 2.2 lbs!!
Lunch was a chicken salad (lettuce & tomatoes), an apple, and grissini's.
Dinner was tilapia, asparagus, an orange and grissini's.
Lunch was a chicken salad (lettuce & tomatoes), an apple, and grissini's.
Dinner was tilapia, asparagus, an orange and grissini's.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
nolan's final before and after pictures
My brother Nolan started mid September on the Pounds and Inches protocol at 234.5 lbs and is now 175 lbs and back to normal life. He finished mid January and has been working out.
march 18, 2008 - day 62 (weight 218.2-down 40.3)
Again, going the wrong direction with a 0.6 lb gain.
If I know I need calories (I am really hungry), I haven't been trying to eat healthy. I just eat those things I have really missed. I figure my body needs the calories and what I put on will come right off. It may add a day at the end, but at least I "scratched the proverbial itch" and in doing so, I may actually last the entire time, as opposed to just crashing at some point, although it will take longer to get to the end than if i could both behave and continue. The problem for me may be continuing, so I won't sweat it.
Hunger was completely under control and I even forgot to eat my grissini for lunch. Had strawberries, cucumber and tomato, and steak for lunch.
Dinner was chicken, a tomato, grissinis and an orange.
If I know I need calories (I am really hungry), I haven't been trying to eat healthy. I just eat those things I have really missed. I figure my body needs the calories and what I put on will come right off. It may add a day at the end, but at least I "scratched the proverbial itch" and in doing so, I may actually last the entire time, as opposed to just crashing at some point, although it will take longer to get to the end than if i could both behave and continue. The problem for me may be continuing, so I won't sweat it.
Hunger was completely under control and I even forgot to eat my grissini for lunch. Had strawberries, cucumber and tomato, and steak for lunch.
Dinner was chicken, a tomato, grissinis and an orange.
Monday, March 17, 2008
march 17, 2008 - day 61 (weight 217.6-down 40.9)
Up 0.6 lbs and VERY hungry. I know it is the lack of hCG as opposed to immunity. Just need to hold on a day more and I will start getting back to normal.
At good for lunch (had an orange, grissini's, cucumber, tomato, and steak for lunch.), but ate Chinese for dinner. Haven't been this hungry in several months!
Dan
At good for lunch (had an orange, grissini's, cucumber, tomato, and steak for lunch.), but ate Chinese for dinner. Haven't been this hungry in several months!
Dan
Sunday, March 16, 2008
march 16, 2008 - day 60 (weight 217.0-down 41.5)
Gained back the 0.8 lbs.
Am more hungry than I've been since I started, and I know that it is because I skipped the 2 days on travel, and then missed a dose the next two days, so the hCG is low in my system.
I will just eat to satisfy the hunger, and realize the hCG will build up again in a day or two.
Am more hungry than I've been since I started, and I know that it is because I skipped the 2 days on travel, and then missed a dose the next two days, so the hCG is low in my system.
I will just eat to satisfy the hunger, and realize the hCG will build up again in a day or two.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
march 15, 2008 - day 59 (weight 216.2-down 42.3)
Down 0.8 lbs in spite of the cheating. Probably from not drinking enough water, wich will come back to get me.
Taco salad for lunch and a dinner out for dinner.
Taco salad for lunch and a dinner out for dinner.
Friday, March 14, 2008
march 14, 2008 - day 58 (weight 217.0-down 41.5)
OK. Even with the Cinnabon, I am at my weight from 4 days ago.
I was good again for lunch and dinner, but had some dessert. We'll see how much trouble I get from that!
I was good again for lunch and dinner, but had some dessert. We'll see how much trouble I get from that!
Thursday, March 13, 2008
march 13, 2008 - day 57 (unknown)
No weight as I was traveling home.
I did good for lunch (repeat from last two days), but at the airport I walked past a Cinnabon one to many time and succumb to the temptation ("Beware of the wayward 'rolls,' son. She waits on the street corner, her lips dripping with 'icing.'). King David may have given such advice to Solomon, if they had Cinnabons back then.
I did good for lunch (repeat from last two days), but at the airport I walked past a Cinnabon one to many time and succumb to the temptation ("Beware of the wayward 'rolls,' son. She waits on the street corner, her lips dripping with 'icing.'). King David may have given such advice to Solomon, if they had Cinnabons back then.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
march 12, 2008 - day 56 (unknown)
Again on travel, so I don't know my weight.
Will have chicken slices, tomatoes, oranges and grissini for lunch and dinner.
Will have chicken slices, tomatoes, oranges and grissini for lunch and dinner.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
march 11, 2008 - day 55 (unknown)
On travel without my scale, so I don't know where I am at.
Had turkey slices, tomatoes, grissini's and an apple on the plane and an orange, tomatoes and grissini for dinner. I forgot to eat my chicken slices, but I was not hungry.
Had turkey slices, tomatoes, grissini's and an apple on the plane and an orange, tomatoes and grissini for dinner. I forgot to eat my chicken slices, but I was not hungry.
Monday, March 10, 2008
march 10, 2008 - day 54 (weight 217.0-down 41.5)
Even with the breakfast and ice cream, I am down 0.6 lbs. Gotta love that.
Had steak, cucumbers, tomatoes, an orange and grissini's for lunch and a birthday dinner for dinner.
I finally scanned the Transformations Clinic diet plan and linked it to the menu at left.
Had steak, cucumbers, tomatoes, an orange and grissini's for lunch and a birthday dinner for dinner.
I finally scanned the Transformations Clinic diet plan and linked it to the menu at left.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
march 9, 2008 - day 53 (weight 217.6-down 40.9)
Lost the 0.8 lbs and back down to 217.6 lbs.
Went out to breakfast for my birthday (which is on Tuesday). I will also be eating my favorite dinner and banana cream pie for dessert tomorrow, so I may gain a couple here over the next couple.
Had Steak Tips, asparagas and an orange for dinner.
Went out to breakfast for my birthday (which is on Tuesday). I will also be eating my favorite dinner and banana cream pie for dessert tomorrow, so I may gain a couple here over the next couple.
Had Steak Tips, asparagas and an orange for dinner.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
lynn's recipes
Feel free to share these. These are highly "Dan Approved."
Broccoli & Beef Bake
- Very lean ground beef (weighed 3 ½ oz before cooking)
- Broccoli and a slice or two of tomato to equal 31/2 oz before cooking
- One chopped garlic clove
- Thyme
- Salt & Pepper
Fry ground beef in a little water, lemon juice and some onion. The onion will be removed so I don’t have to count it in the veggie weight, yet it gives the beef flavor.
Cook broccoli in a little water. Drain. Set aside three broccoli spear flowerets.
Chop remaining broccoli and the tomato that was weighed and not yet cooked.
Combine chopped broccoli, tomato, beef (onion removed), chopped garlic clove, with a couple shakes of Thyme, a couple dashes of salt & pepper.
Crush two Grissini bread sticks (if skinny type, or one if normal), and add to mix.
Mix well, top with the three broccoli spears (to look lovely).
Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
Voila! It does not solidify together but can be eaten and enjoyed with a spoon or fork.
Salad dressing
- One plum tomato.
- Two radishes.
- 4 cucumber slices.
- Italian Seasoning.
- SaltPepper.
- 3-4 TBSP water.
Blend in blender on low speed to chop then on high to get desired consistency.
Pour over salad and save remainder for three days in refrigerator.
march 8, 2008 - day 52 (weight 218.4-down 40.1)
OK, going the wrong direction here. Two days of big time cheating netted me a 0.8 lb weight gain.
I am going to post before and after pictures, to show my progress at this point. I will update the after picture from time to time.
Lunch was turkey lunch meat (I know,not allowed, but it is what Lynn made, so it'll have to do). Also lettuce, two tangerines (again, not allowed, but I eat what I am served), and grissini's.
For dinner Lynn made me a broccoli bake. OMGosh! This is AWESOME!! We will have this for YEARS to come, it is that good!! I posted the recipe today as well. I also had an orange. The Broccoli Bake had everything else I am allowed, combined. Man, I can't stop thinking about it and I am pleasantly satisfied!! Can't wait for that again!!
By the way, I am making very careful in both shots to stand natural and not hold anything in, so you see exactly what I really look like. Also the pics are before the same door and are not stretched or warped at all. This is really what 50 days of hCG does to you. You shrink all over and you look healthy and not gaunt or emaciated.
I am going to post before and after pictures, to show my progress at this point. I will update the after picture from time to time.
Lunch was turkey lunch meat (I know,not allowed, but it is what Lynn made, so it'll have to do). Also lettuce, two tangerines (again, not allowed, but I eat what I am served), and grissini's.
For dinner Lynn made me a broccoli bake. OMGosh! This is AWESOME!! We will have this for YEARS to come, it is that good!! I posted the recipe today as well. I also had an orange. The Broccoli Bake had everything else I am allowed, combined. Man, I can't stop thinking about it and I am pleasantly satisfied!! Can't wait for that again!!
By the way, I am making very careful in both shots to stand natural and not hold anything in, so you see exactly what I really look like. Also the pics are before the same door and are not stretched or warped at all. This is really what 50 days of hCG does to you. You shrink all over and you look healthy and not gaunt or emaciated.
Friday, March 7, 2008
march 7, 2008 - day 51 (weight 217.6-down 40.9)
No loss since yesterday. I can't image it was due to my worse cheating day to date.
Not too bad if you can REALLY cheat and hold steady on the weight.
For lunch I had Chicken Salad, with lettuce, cucumber, Lynn's delicious tomato/radish dressing, a grapefruit and grissini's.
For dinner I cheated again.
Not too bad if you can REALLY cheat and hold steady on the weight.
For lunch I had Chicken Salad, with lettuce, cucumber, Lynn's delicious tomato/radish dressing, a grapefruit and grissini's.
For dinner I cheated again.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
march 6, 2008 - day 50 (weight 217.6-down 40.9)
Down another 0.8 lbs. This is becoming a trend. BTW, if I lose another 0.8 lbs today, I will be exactly halfway to my goal of 175 lbs. My average loss is 0.78 lbs, which will go up if I can keep from cheating. My goal weight is trending to be April 26th - I can hardly wait.
I am almost out of hCG solution, so I will be mixing up a batch this weekend. Guess I'll do another 10,000 IU., and film it. This will be my final recommendation for mixing and for supplies, including all the lesson's learned.
I haven't been doing skip days since with the sublingual solution you aren't supposed to get immunity like with the shots. I will be skipping 2 days next week so I don't have to travel with solution - evening on the 11th, the 12th and morning on the 13th. I was hoping to be 210 lbs by March 11th, but unless something drastic happens, I won't make it.
I had taco salad for lunch with an apple and grissini's.
For dinner I cheated.
I am almost out of hCG solution, so I will be mixing up a batch this weekend. Guess I'll do another 10,000 IU., and film it. This will be my final recommendation for mixing and for supplies, including all the lesson's learned.
I haven't been doing skip days since with the sublingual solution you aren't supposed to get immunity like with the shots. I will be skipping 2 days next week so I don't have to travel with solution - evening on the 11th, the 12th and morning on the 13th. I was hoping to be 210 lbs by March 11th, but unless something drastic happens, I won't make it.
I had taco salad for lunch with an apple and grissini's.
For dinner I cheated.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
march 5, 2008 - day 49 (weight 218.4-down 40.1)
Down 0.8 lbs again, 40.1 lbs overall now, in 48 days.
For lunch I had a chicken salad, with lettuce, tomatoes, Lynn's special dressing, and an apple and grissini's.
For dinner I had taco salad, an aple and grissini's.
No cheating today!
For lunch I had a chicken salad, with lettuce, tomatoes, Lynn's special dressing, and an apple and grissini's.
For dinner I had taco salad, an aple and grissini's.
No cheating today!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
march 4, 2008 - day 48 (weight 219.2-down 39.3)
Down 0.8 lbs from yesterday.
Had chicken salad with lettuce, tomatoes and cucmbers, an apple and grissini's for lunch.
Has 93/7 ground sirloin for dinner, with asparagus, grapefruit and grissini's.
No cheating!!
Had chicken salad with lettuce, tomatoes and cucmbers, an apple and grissini's for lunch.
Has 93/7 ground sirloin for dinner, with asparagus, grapefruit and grissini's.
No cheating!!
Monday, March 3, 2008
march 3, 2008 - day 47 (weight 220.0-down 38.5)
Down 1 pound from yesterday. I didn't cheat for the first day in sometime.
Had chicken salad, with tomatoes and lettuce for lunch again with Lynn's special dressing - yum. Also grapefruit and grissini's.
Had Taco salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucmbers and 93/7 ground sirloin with taco seasoning, and a grapefuit. Instead of grissini's I had noodles. I figured if I was going to break the diet, I'd do an exchange and try to limit the damage.
Had chicken salad, with tomatoes and lettuce for lunch again with Lynn's special dressing - yum. Also grapefruit and grissini's.
Had Taco salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucmbers and 93/7 ground sirloin with taco seasoning, and a grapefuit. Instead of grissini's I had noodles. I figured if I was going to break the diet, I'd do an exchange and try to limit the damage.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
march 2, 2008 - day 46 (weight 221.0-down 37.5)
Down 0.2 pounds even with the cheating.
Had a chicken salad with lettuce and a new salad dressing Lynn whipped up for lunch and dinner, with grapefruit and grissini's. She juiced a tomato, radishes, water and spices in the blender. It was great. Miss salad dressing so much and this is all out of allowed stuff and pretty low in calories as well.
I will post the exact recipe when she gives it to me.
Had a chicken salad with lettuce and a new salad dressing Lynn whipped up for lunch and dinner, with grapefruit and grissini's. She juiced a tomato, radishes, water and spices in the blender. It was great. Miss salad dressing so much and this is all out of allowed stuff and pretty low in calories as well.
I will post the exact recipe when she gives it to me.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
march 1, 2008 - day 45 (weight 221.2-down 37.3)
No weight loss.
Had steak, salad with tomato, grapefruit and grissini's for lunch.
Had turkey lunchmeat and tomotoes for dinner and some cookies and candy bars. Me-so-bad!
Had steak, salad with tomato, grapefruit and grissini's for lunch.
Had turkey lunchmeat and tomotoes for dinner and some cookies and candy bars. Me-so-bad!
Friday, February 29, 2008
february 29, 2008 - day 44 (weight 221.2-down 37.3)
Down 0.8 lbs.
Had steak, a salad with tomatoes, grapefruit and grissini's for lunch and same except strawberries for fruit for dinner.
Went to a movie and had popcorn. Only cheating today.
Had steak, a salad with tomatoes, grapefruit and grissini's for lunch and same except strawberries for fruit for dinner.
Went to a movie and had popcorn. Only cheating today.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
february 28, 2008 - day 43 (weight 222.0-down 36.5)
Down 0.6 lbs, even with the cheating, but the remarkeable thing is this morning in the mirror was a noticeable shape difference. My belly overhang is gone today. My pants, which were good fitting yesterday, are lose fitting today. I think I'll take some measurements tonight and see. My face, neck and legs already looked thinner, but the torso looked a smaller version of the same shape as when I began. Now they are catching up. And today the hunger is better.
Had steak, salad with tomato, grapefruit and grissini's for lunch.
Had Tilapia and tomatoes for dinner. Oh yeah, I really, really cheated too. Found those snickers, twix and mint girl scout cookies Lynn hid.
Had steak, salad with tomato, grapefruit and grissini's for lunch.
Had Tilapia and tomatoes for dinner. Oh yeah, I really, really cheated too. Found those snickers, twix and mint girl scout cookies Lynn hid.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
february 27, 2008 - day 42 (weight 222.6)
Down 1/2 lb, even with the cheating.
I have been at least a little hungry for about a week now. Having a hard time not cheating, but it isn't like I am real hungry or famished or anything. I am trying to go to a 0.3 ml dose, up from 0.25 ml and see if it helps. Should start to notice tomorrow.
First day of eating just 3.5 oz of vegetables at each meal. 3.5 oz is less that I expected. I did cheat on girl scout cookies again. 5th day in a row. Better get this under control.
Another big bit of news is my good friend and co-worker Tracey has started now, through Transformations Clinics. He has some health issues and wanted to have a clinically monitored weight loss. It will be so nice having someone literally right across the aisle from me doing it with me.
Also, my brother-in-law Van has restarted again, this time trying to go with a larger dose and following the diet more closely.
I have been at least a little hungry for about a week now. Having a hard time not cheating, but it isn't like I am real hungry or famished or anything. I am trying to go to a 0.3 ml dose, up from 0.25 ml and see if it helps. Should start to notice tomorrow.
First day of eating just 3.5 oz of vegetables at each meal. 3.5 oz is less that I expected. I did cheat on girl scout cookies again. 5th day in a row. Better get this under control.
Another big bit of news is my good friend and co-worker Tracey has started now, through Transformations Clinics. He has some health issues and wanted to have a clinically monitored weight loss. It will be so nice having someone literally right across the aisle from me doing it with me.
Also, my brother-in-law Van has restarted again, this time trying to go with a larger dose and following the diet more closely.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
february 26, 2008 - day 41 (weight 223.2)
Forgot to weigh this morning, so I assume I stayed steady since I cheated.
For lunch I had sirloin tip steak, broccoli, an orange and grissini's (269 cal).
For dinner I had chicken, and tomatoes, grissini's, an apple, and cookies (busted!!).
I reposted the calorie count list, with more choices and more calorie counts, specifically listing what 3.5 oz of each vegetable is, alphabetized, and listed ALL white fish, even the ones I did not calorie count. I also listed the link of a reliable place to check calories for certain items.
According to avereges, if you ate red meat for only one meal, and for lunch and dinner had 3.5 oz of meat, 3.5 oz of vegetables (you can double the quantity of radishes or cucumbers if you choose them), either an apple, or and orange, or a grapefruit, or 10 large strawberries, and a grissini or melba toast, then you would always be close to 500 calories for the day (average 480 calories).
I am going to start to not worry about calories any more and just follow this method. That will make life a lot easier.
For lunch I had sirloin tip steak, broccoli, an orange and grissini's (269 cal).
For dinner I had chicken, and tomatoes, grissini's, an apple, and cookies (busted!!).
I reposted the calorie count list, with more choices and more calorie counts, specifically listing what 3.5 oz of each vegetable is, alphabetized, and listed ALL white fish, even the ones I did not calorie count. I also listed the link of a reliable place to check calories for certain items.
According to avereges, if you ate red meat for only one meal, and for lunch and dinner had 3.5 oz of meat, 3.5 oz of vegetables (you can double the quantity of radishes or cucumbers if you choose them), either an apple, or and orange, or a grapefruit, or 10 large strawberries, and a grissini or melba toast, then you would always be close to 500 calories for the day (average 480 calories).
I am going to start to not worry about calories any more and just follow this method. That will make life a lot easier.
Monday, February 25, 2008
february 25, 2008 - day 40 (weight 223.2)
Down 0.2 lbs, though I took a break and had lasagne. Not quite as satisfying as I imagined though!!
For lunch I had chicken, and salad with tomatoes, an apple and grissini's.
For dinner I had sirloin tip steak, and celery. I cheated on m&m's too.
For lunch I had chicken, and salad with tomatoes, an apple and grissini's.
For dinner I had sirloin tip steak, and celery. I cheated on m&m's too.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
february 24, 2008 - day 39 (weight 223.4)
Down 0.6 lbs from yesterday, not bad considering I cheated, worked hard and neglected water.
Lunch was chicken, cucumber, radish, strawberries and grissini's (193.65 cal).
I decided to take a break and had lasagne for dinner. I figure that although it adds a day at the end, it may keep me from quiting. Since I am going straight through, I won't get the stuff I am missing until mid-April, and I don't have the willpower to wait that long.
Lunch was chicken, cucumber, radish, strawberries and grissini's (193.65 cal).
I decided to take a break and had lasagne for dinner. I figure that although it adds a day at the end, it may keep me from quiting. Since I am going straight through, I won't get the stuff I am missing until mid-April, and I don't have the willpower to wait that long.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
february 23, 2008 - day 38 (weight 224.0)
Down 1.4 lbs. I was mildly hungry again, and again down over 1 lb. I am not giving into that hunger anymore. I am just trying harder to avoid the temptation to eat, so I can lose my max each day.
For lunch I had haddock, 1/2 tomato, and 1/2 cucumber, strawberries, and grissini's (227.61 cal).
For dinner I had Tilapia, and a salad with cucmbers, lettuce and raddishes.
I also cheated and at a bunch of cookies.
My brother Tim is going to take his 3 week break now, after 40 days of injections. I had mentioned that I had a total of 60 days worth of hCG (20 days on first batch due to testing and doubling my dose, and 40 days with second batch), and don't want to waste the rest, so I was thinking of just continuing. My brother Tim said he read that folks using oral solutions don't get immunity problems. I did a bunch of research and found Millenium Medical Spa gives users 60 days to start with, and tell them they don't have to take a break unless they want to. I have added a link on my left menu on the Releana diet with that info, and with their version of the diet, which is very similar, only noteable exceptions are they allow broccoli and cauliflower, 2 diet sodas a day and other sparking waters too, and in addition, they just do 3 1/2 ounces of vegetables and don't calorie count at all. So 3 1/2 ounces of protein, 3 1/2 ounces of vegetables, and fruit has to be 6 hours apart too. They don't mention melba toast either, but it is carbs so I would continue that. I think I will add broccoli and cauliflower to my list. I will also scan and link the Transformations version of the diet too.
Measurements;
Day 38 (34.5 lbs) (7.7 lbs per inch in chest)
Tummy (at belly button) = 44.0 in (down 3 1/2 inches!!)
Chest (at nipples) = 44.5 in (down 4 1/2 inches!!)
Neck = 16.5 in (down 1 inch)
Hips = 42.0 in (down 3 inches!!)
Upper Thigh (r) (at inseam) = 25.5 in (down 2 1/2 inches!!)
Mid calf (r) = 15.5 in (down 1 inch)
Bicep (r) (arm outstretched to front) = 12.5 in (down 1 inch) / (flexed) = 15.0 in (down 1/2 in)
Butt = 43.0 in (down 1 1/2 inches!!)
For lunch I had haddock, 1/2 tomato, and 1/2 cucumber, strawberries, and grissini's (227.61 cal).
For dinner I had Tilapia, and a salad with cucmbers, lettuce and raddishes.
I also cheated and at a bunch of cookies.
My brother Tim is going to take his 3 week break now, after 40 days of injections. I had mentioned that I had a total of 60 days worth of hCG (20 days on first batch due to testing and doubling my dose, and 40 days with second batch), and don't want to waste the rest, so I was thinking of just continuing. My brother Tim said he read that folks using oral solutions don't get immunity problems. I did a bunch of research and found Millenium Medical Spa gives users 60 days to start with, and tell them they don't have to take a break unless they want to. I have added a link on my left menu on the Releana diet with that info, and with their version of the diet, which is very similar, only noteable exceptions are they allow broccoli and cauliflower, 2 diet sodas a day and other sparking waters too, and in addition, they just do 3 1/2 ounces of vegetables and don't calorie count at all. So 3 1/2 ounces of protein, 3 1/2 ounces of vegetables, and fruit has to be 6 hours apart too. They don't mention melba toast either, but it is carbs so I would continue that. I think I will add broccoli and cauliflower to my list. I will also scan and link the Transformations version of the diet too.
Measurements;
Day 38 (34.5 lbs) (7.7 lbs per inch in chest)
Tummy (at belly button) = 44.0 in (down 3 1/2 inches!!)
Chest (at nipples) = 44.5 in (down 4 1/2 inches!!)
Neck = 16.5 in (down 1 inch)
Hips = 42.0 in (down 3 inches!!)
Upper Thigh (r) (at inseam) = 25.5 in (down 2 1/2 inches!!)
Mid calf (r) = 15.5 in (down 1 inch)
Bicep (r) (arm outstretched to front) = 12.5 in (down 1 inch) / (flexed) = 15.0 in (down 1/2 in)
Butt = 43.0 in (down 1 1/2 inches!!)
Friday, February 22, 2008
february 22, 2008 - day 37 (weight 225.4)
I am down 1.6 lbs from yesterday. Seems when I am just a little hungry, if I can keep from cheating, I end up losing the most that day.
Had chicken and cucumbers, an apple and grissini's for lunch (236.9 cal).
Had Tilapia, cucumbers, an apple and grissini's for dinner (242.4 cal).
(479.3 cal total for the day).
Had chicken and cucumbers, an apple and grissini's for lunch (236.9 cal).
Had Tilapia, cucumbers, an apple and grissini's for dinner (242.4 cal).
(479.3 cal total for the day).
Thursday, February 21, 2008
february 21, 2008 - day 36 (weight 227.0)
Down .6 lbs from yesterday.
For lunch I had chicken, a cucumber, an apple and grissini's (227.9 cal).
For dinner I had Top Round Steak, tomatoes, an apple and grissini's (299.65 cal).
(Total 527.55 cal - oops).
Update on my sister Karin: she stopped 1 week (for the feminine thing), and has started again. She is still down 10 lbs overall.
For lunch I had chicken, a cucumber, an apple and grissini's (227.9 cal).
For dinner I had Top Round Steak, tomatoes, an apple and grissini's (299.65 cal).
(Total 527.55 cal - oops).
Update on my sister Karin: she stopped 1 week (for the feminine thing), and has started again. She is still down 10 lbs overall.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
february 20, 2008 - day 35 (weight 227.6)
Down 1.4 lbs.
Lunch was taco salad with lettuce, tomatoes and 93/7 ground sirloin, an apple and grissini's (288.15 cal).
Dinner was Tilapia, Cucumber, an apple and grissini's (222.4 cal)
(Total 510.55 cal)
Lunch was taco salad with lettuce, tomatoes and 93/7 ground sirloin, an apple and grissini's (288.15 cal).
Dinner was Tilapia, Cucumber, an apple and grissini's (222.4 cal)
(Total 510.55 cal)
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you are just going to treat this as if it is any other diet fad.
This is not another diet fad. The only reason this works is the hCG-period. If you try the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) WITHOUT hCG, you will have the shakes and be faint and famished within 3 days. With the hCG, you body consumes the excess fat for food and you NEVER get the shakes, feel faint or feel famished (until you get immunity or lose ALL excess fat). You will feel hungry as you stomach shrinks. You can then eat a tomato or a cucumber or an apple or an orange. This may delay the goal weight by a day (maybe, maybe not), but at least you are eating the right stuff.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you are not going to read the "Pounds and Inches" manuscript at least TWICE.
There is a refined scientific method in the manuscript, that was developed over thousands and thousands of clinical trials on patients, over 30 years. The method was meticulously worked out so it works for EVERYBODY. Not following the method will lead to eventual failure and the regaining of ALL the weight you take off. It's a 54 page booklet. You can do it.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you are not going to do it at least 21 days.
IF you don't do this diet for 21 days, you hypothalamus is NOT reset and you will just gain back all the weight. Your body won't keep track of the fat storage until after 21 days.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you think you can just try it out and see if it works for you.
You have to be committed to this. It isn't easy. It is harder than other diets because it takes a commitment to both eat exactly as the method dictates AND take the medicine. What is easy about this diet, is the weight loss. If you follow the rules AND take you hCG, the pounds come off so fast your head literally spins - OK well not literally. Almost, though. Really-I am down 31.4 lbs as I write this and I feel like I just started.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you aren't going to be completely dedicated to following the VERY STRICT rules.
I can't say this enough - NO, you can't eat carbs (other that the grissini's). NO, you can't keep drinking regular soda. NO, you can't substitute your favorite (steak, vegetable, fruit) for the items on the allowed list. If you do this protocol half heartedly and with no commitment, you not only WILL fail, but since you failed, everyone around you watching with hope, will think this doesn't work, when in truth it was you, who by not following the protocol, didn't work.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you don't believe you can survive on 500 calories a day, no matter how heavy you are to start out.
Some people think, "Well I am bigger," or "I require more food than the average person." Well, you are wrong. All the food you need is around you waist. The bigger you are, the more you have. The more you need, the more is available - right there, around your waist. The VLCD is meant to give you protein for muscles and brain and a little quick energy, which also keeps you normal fat stores topped off.
If you did start this diet for all the wrong reasons, but really do want to lose weight like everyone else who is on the diet, then go read the "Pounds and Inches" manuscript (again if necessary), get more hCG, figure out what "allowed" protein you are going to eat 3 1/2 ounces of ...decide which fruit to have (an apple, or an orange, or strawberries, or 1/2 grapefruit)...pick up some grissini breadsticks or melba toast (you get one)...and then choose from the "allowed" vegetables, the balance of the 250 calories. Do the same 2 times daily and drink A LOT of water, and as much coffee or tea as you want and nothing else. If you get hungry, eat an apple, or an ornage, or some strawberries, or celery, or a tomato, or a cucumber. Try to subtract the calories for the day, but if not, it is OK. HINT: Green tea is an appetite suppressant.
This is not another diet fad. The only reason this works is the hCG-period. If you try the Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) WITHOUT hCG, you will have the shakes and be faint and famished within 3 days. With the hCG, you body consumes the excess fat for food and you NEVER get the shakes, feel faint or feel famished (until you get immunity or lose ALL excess fat). You will feel hungry as you stomach shrinks. You can then eat a tomato or a cucumber or an apple or an orange. This may delay the goal weight by a day (maybe, maybe not), but at least you are eating the right stuff.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you are not going to read the "Pounds and Inches" manuscript at least TWICE.
There is a refined scientific method in the manuscript, that was developed over thousands and thousands of clinical trials on patients, over 30 years. The method was meticulously worked out so it works for EVERYBODY. Not following the method will lead to eventual failure and the regaining of ALL the weight you take off. It's a 54 page booklet. You can do it.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you are not going to do it at least 21 days.
IF you don't do this diet for 21 days, you hypothalamus is NOT reset and you will just gain back all the weight. Your body won't keep track of the fat storage until after 21 days.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you think you can just try it out and see if it works for you.
You have to be committed to this. It isn't easy. It is harder than other diets because it takes a commitment to both eat exactly as the method dictates AND take the medicine. What is easy about this diet, is the weight loss. If you follow the rules AND take you hCG, the pounds come off so fast your head literally spins - OK well not literally. Almost, though. Really-I am down 31.4 lbs as I write this and I feel like I just started.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you aren't going to be completely dedicated to following the VERY STRICT rules.
I can't say this enough - NO, you can't eat carbs (other that the grissini's). NO, you can't keep drinking regular soda. NO, you can't substitute your favorite (steak, vegetable, fruit) for the items on the allowed list. If you do this protocol half heartedly and with no commitment, you not only WILL fail, but since you failed, everyone around you watching with hope, will think this doesn't work, when in truth it was you, who by not following the protocol, didn't work.
DO NOT DO THIS DIET IF...you don't believe you can survive on 500 calories a day, no matter how heavy you are to start out.
Some people think, "Well I am bigger," or "I require more food than the average person." Well, you are wrong. All the food you need is around you waist. The bigger you are, the more you have. The more you need, the more is available - right there, around your waist. The VLCD is meant to give you protein for muscles and brain and a little quick energy, which also keeps you normal fat stores topped off.
If you did start this diet for all the wrong reasons, but really do want to lose weight like everyone else who is on the diet, then go read the "Pounds and Inches" manuscript (again if necessary), get more hCG, figure out what "allowed" protein you are going to eat 3 1/2 ounces of ...decide which fruit to have (an apple, or an orange, or strawberries, or 1/2 grapefruit)...pick up some grissini breadsticks or melba toast (you get one)...and then choose from the "allowed" vegetables, the balance of the 250 calories. Do the same 2 times daily and drink A LOT of water, and as much coffee or tea as you want and nothing else. If you get hungry, eat an apple, or an ornage, or some strawberries, or celery, or a tomato, or a cucumber. Try to subtract the calories for the day, but if not, it is OK. HINT: Green tea is an appetite suppressant.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
february 19, 2008 - day 34 (weight 229.0)
No loss, but I worked hard, didn't drink enough water and cheated on cookies yesterday, so I will gladly take a "no loss" day.
For lunch I had 93/7 ground sirloin over cucumbers and tomatoes, an apple and grissini's (270.15 cal).
For dinner I had chicken, celery, a radish, and apple and grissini's (204.9 cal).
(Total 475.05 cal).
For lunch I had 93/7 ground sirloin over cucumbers and tomatoes, an apple and grissini's (270.15 cal).
For dinner I had chicken, celery, a radish, and apple and grissini's (204.9 cal).
(Total 475.05 cal).
update on others doing the hcg/pounds and inches diet
My brother Nolan is done now, having reached his goal weight of 170 lbs. He is nearing the end of his 3 week concluding phase (you do it every time you come off hCG). During this phase your body continues to absord extra skin and tighten up muscles and skin and firm you up. You can eat more, but you don't eat sugars and starches until after this phase. He is doing well and I'll update his final stabilized weight and post a picture, if I can get one.
My brother Tim is down 28.6 lbs now and is continuing on. He is on day 38.
My sister Karin stopped 1 week for the feminine thing and has started again. She is still down 10 lbs overall.
My brother-in-law Van ran out of hCG and I am not sure if he is continuing.
My friend and co-worker Jerri started again 2 weeks ago and is down 7 lbs, but hasn't been eating strictly. She has lost about 50 lbs now overall on hCG.
Her brother also started 2 weeks ago and is already down 18 lbs!!
My brother Tim is down 28.6 lbs now and is continuing on. He is on day 38.
My sister Karin stopped 1 week for the feminine thing and has started again. She is still down 10 lbs overall.
My brother-in-law Van ran out of hCG and I am not sure if he is continuing.
My friend and co-worker Jerri started again 2 weeks ago and is down 7 lbs, but hasn't been eating strictly. She has lost about 50 lbs now overall on hCG.
Her brother also started 2 weeks ago and is already down 18 lbs!!
Monday, February 18, 2008
february 18, 2008 - day 33 (weight 229.0)
After returning not just the original scale, but it's replacement, I decided I better open packages and test them all until I got one that was very consistent. I am talking the most expensive scales at Walmart-none of the most expensive were accurate. One I stepped on 5 times and got 4 different weights, ranging 5 pounds, like the one I was returning. 6 scales later, I found the glass one, which was actually consistently accurate, and is accurate to 0.2 lbs too.
Now with my new scale, I weigh 229.0 lbs this morning, down 1/2 lb from my previous weight on the scale I returned. Don't know the accuracy, but at least it isn't more!! I feel I can trust the scale again.
I cheated a bit on cookies early in the day, so I just had two oranges, a tomato, and 2 grissini's today.
Now with my new scale, I weigh 229.0 lbs this morning, down 1/2 lb from my previous weight on the scale I returned. Don't know the accuracy, but at least it isn't more!! I feel I can trust the scale again.
I cheated a bit on cookies early in the day, so I just had two oranges, a tomato, and 2 grissini's today.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
february 17, 2008 - day 32 (weight 229.5)
I am down a pound from yesterday to 229.5 lbs.
I did notice that if I stand on my scale one way, it reads 2.5 to 3 pounds different than if I do another way. This may explain the 2.5 lb gain I had a while back. I am going to return the scale and get a different one.
Had chicken, tomatoes, an apple and grissini's for lunch (284.4 cal).
I had Tilapia, a tomato, an orange and grissini's for dinner (193.4 cal).
(Total was 477.8 cal)
I did notice that if I stand on my scale one way, it reads 2.5 to 3 pounds different than if I do another way. This may explain the 2.5 lb gain I had a while back. I am going to return the scale and get a different one.
Had chicken, tomatoes, an apple and grissini's for lunch (284.4 cal).
I had Tilapia, a tomato, an orange and grissini's for dinner (193.4 cal).
(Total was 477.8 cal)
Saturday, February 16, 2008
february 16, 2008 - day 31 (weight 230.5)
Down 2 lbs from yesterday to 230.5 lbs.
Had chicken, tomatoes and an apple for lunch (245 cal).
Had Tilapia, tomato, an orange and grissini's for dinner (221.8 cal).
(Total 466.8 cal)
Did not do well on water today.
Had chicken, tomatoes and an apple for lunch (245 cal).
Had Tilapia, tomato, an orange and grissini's for dinner (221.8 cal).
(Total 466.8 cal)
Did not do well on water today.
Friday, February 15, 2008
february 15, 2008 - day 30 (weight 232.5)
My weight was 232.5 lbs this morning, down 1/2 lb.
I have decided to do and "apple day" only I don't have apples.
Breakfast and lunch were 28 strawberries (157.5 cal).
For dinner I had an apple and orange and some girl scout cookies (oops).
I have decided to do and "apple day" only I don't have apples.
Breakfast and lunch were 28 strawberries (157.5 cal).
For dinner I had an apple and orange and some girl scout cookies (oops).
Thursday, February 14, 2008
february 14, 2008 - day 29 (weight 233.0)
No weight loss again, but since I had girl scout cookies, I am not surprised. Again though, they made me feel a little ill.
For lunch I had Sirloin Tips, Cucumbers and tomatoes, an orange and grissini's (258.65 cal).
For dinner I had Tilapia, and spinach, an apple and grissini's (207.4 cal).
(Total 466.05 cal).
For lunch I had Sirloin Tips, Cucumbers and tomatoes, an orange and grissini's (258.65 cal).
For dinner I had Tilapia, and spinach, an apple and grissini's (207.4 cal).
(Total 466.05 cal).
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
february 13, 2008 - day 28 (weight 233.0)
Did everything right yesterday, but no loss. Can't figure this diet out.
Today I had a bite of haddock (tasted bad so I didn't finish), cucmbers, and a tomato, an orange and grissini's (152.4 cal).
For dinner I had a taco salad (93/7 ground sirloin, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and taco seasoning). I also snacked on some girl scout cookies.
Well the good news is that I am lighter than I have been in years. Last year, with a lot of effort, I got down from 248 lbs to 235 lbs for a trip to Cancun, but even at 235 lbs back then, I look thinner now at 233 lbs, beacuse I lost proportioantely everywhere. Also, as opposed to a year ago, I have hope this time of maintaining the weight loss.
Today I had a bite of haddock (tasted bad so I didn't finish), cucmbers, and a tomato, an orange and grissini's (152.4 cal).
For dinner I had a taco salad (93/7 ground sirloin, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and taco seasoning). I also snacked on some girl scout cookies.
Well the good news is that I am lighter than I have been in years. Last year, with a lot of effort, I got down from 248 lbs to 235 lbs for a trip to Cancun, but even at 235 lbs back then, I look thinner now at 233 lbs, beacuse I lost proportioantely everywhere. Also, as opposed to a year ago, I have hope this time of maintaining the weight loss.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
february 12, 2008 - day 27 (weight 233.0)
Down to 233.0 lbs from yesterday morning.
I actually measured my cups at work and found they aren't as big as I thought, so I wasn't getting as much water as I thought. Still got 8-10 oz. glasses, but though I was getting 10. Yesterday I drank about 100 oz. of water. I am trying to get 5-20 oz. bottles down a day. That is 3 liters and is a better recommendation than 64 oz. from what I read (2.5 liters for ladies).
I did my first dosing using my dosing syringe, rather than the dosing bottles and it was very easy. That is the way I would recommend anyone do it, who is going to go the sublingual/oral method.
For lunch I had Sirloin tips, cucumber and tomatoes, an orange and grissini's (323.25 cal).
For dinner I had Tilapia tomatoes, and 10 strawberries (179 cal).
(502.25 cal total).
I updated another chart that I made that compares things such as weight loss and water intake. Once I updated the water values based on my findings from measuring my cups yeste
I actually measured my cups at work and found they aren't as big as I thought, so I wasn't getting as much water as I thought. Still got 8-10 oz. glasses, but though I was getting 10. Yesterday I drank about 100 oz. of water. I am trying to get 5-20 oz. bottles down a day. That is 3 liters and is a better recommendation than 64 oz. from what I read (2.5 liters for ladies).
I did my first dosing using my dosing syringe, rather than the dosing bottles and it was very easy. That is the way I would recommend anyone do it, who is going to go the sublingual/oral method.
For lunch I had Sirloin tips, cucumber and tomatoes, an orange and grissini's (323.25 cal).
For dinner I had Tilapia tomatoes, and 10 strawberries (179 cal).
(502.25 cal total).
I updated another chart that I made that compares things such as weight loss and water intake. Once I updated the water values based on my findings from measuring my cups yeste