Day 5, VLCD

Still not feeling quite right

I still feel a little weak today. TOM is supposed to show up soon and I know in the past I've had some of these same feelings when it was around the corner. Hopefully that's the problem. I did release 2 pounds making a total of 9.4 pounds gone, again.... (hate it when I have to get rid of the same pounds over and over again.) Good news is that I do feel thinner.

Nothing really interesting to report. Might have some people over one day this weekend to shoot some fireworks but that's about it. I found a new recipe for stuffed tomato that I might try. 

Breakfast

Coffee

Stored Fat

Water

Lunch

Chicken

Asparagus

Grapefruit

Dinner

Orange Roughy
Tomatoes
Strawberries

I'm back!!

It's been a very long time since I've been here. A lot has happened since November. The biggest blow was the death of my father on January 2nd. It was sudden. He went in the hospital because of low blood sugar, ended up with a lung infection, on a respirator, then a dialysis machine, and we had to make the toughest decision of our lives. It's been 6 months and still I sometimes cry hysterically because I miss him so much. I have had so much going on since he's been gone and just want to talk to him about it and get his advice.

Now that things have slowed a bit, I decided to do another round. I am actually doing it with a partner this time. It makes it a little easier. I wish I didn't need to but I let myself go and blame it on all the stress and just plain not caring. I still think that I did well maintaining at 5 - 10 pounds over with everything that happened. I then decided to start working out with weights and immediately gained another 5 pounds. After that, it just kept creeping up and right before I decided to do another round it jumped. I was right at 30 pounds over when starting this round.

I am on day 4 of VLCD.  I gained 2.8 loading so that's gone and then released 7.4 pounds from pre-load weight. I always hate that you don't use your weight as of day 1 of VLCD as your begin date. Then I could say I've lost 10.2 pounds. :) I do have a concern with my hCG. I bought it last year. The expiration date is good until 2012 and I kept it stored in the refrigerator. After mixing it, I tested it using an hCG tester strip and it did not show positive. I mixed it with B-12 and Colloidal Silver. Some people say that B-12 can cause a false negative. I don't know. I'm still losing, but when you don't eat hardly anything it's bound to happen. So, I don't know. I'm continuing on with what I have and keeping aware of how I'm feeling. Your body can only withstand so many days of 500 or less calories without hCG supplementing it. If anyone out there has the answer, please let me know. I haven't had any headaches but I have had a couple of times that I didn't feel so "with it". It could be in my head though. This whole thing is a mind game anyway...

Another thing I'm doing differently this time is that I am keeping up with my exercising. I worked out Monday and Tuesday and plan on it tonight. I do weights and/or Elliptical. I haven't exercised in the past while on hCG and when I start up afterward, I always seem to gain an outrageous amount so I thought this time I'll exercise while on it and maybe it won't be so bad after.

Breakfast
Stored Fat
Coffee with English Toffee Stevia
Water

Lunch
Macos :)
100 grams 96/4 beef, taco style
Lettuce
Grapefruit

Dinner
100 grams Chicken with seasoning
Celery
Strawberries

Day 2, 8/3

Showing off my new glasses

Well, it's been a few days since I've made any updates. I've had a lot going on in my life along with starting a new round and being prepared. I haven't been sleeping. Last night I got a total of 3 hours of sleep. I'm sure I could've had a bigger release, although I'm not complaining about 3.2 lbs. More than half the load gain is gone then on to getting rid of the gain from the last p3/p4 then on to new territory. I am so stoked! Cannot wait to see what the scale brings in the morning.

I have already noticed a couple of differences using real, mix-it-yourself, high purity hCG.
1. My energy right now is out of this world. I haven't had any sleep yet I am wide awake and going strong.
2. I am sooooo not hungry. I am forcing myself to eat. It is amazing. Last round I was starving the first few days. This time, nothing.
3. No headaches.
4. More to come I'm sure! :)
Breakfast
Coffee
Stored Fat

Lunch
Grissini
96/4 ground beef
Tomatoes
Strawberries

Dinner
Orange Roughy
Spinach
Grissini
Grapefruit

Make it a good day!

R2P2D27 - Day 27 VLCD

Dad came home from the hospital today. Went to the house to see him for Father's Day. 

I did my after round 2 pictures today and posted some on facebook. My official last dose weight will be tomorrow morning. I think this round was better all around than the first round. I released more this round and in less time. Now off to 3 days VLCD only and phase 3 begins. I'll start the next round July 30. 

Food Intake

• Strawberries
• Hamburger (96/4)
• Onion
• Cabbage
• Chicken
• Grapefruit

Total Calories: 443

Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 211.4
• +/- since yesterday: -1.0
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -18.4
• Vitamins: Oops...I forgot
• Water (oz): 120
• Exercise: None
• Coffee: 28 oz.
• Oolong Tea:  oz.
• Cali Kicker: 26 oz.

R2P2D26 - Day 26 VLCD

Exhausted today but satisfied with the release. Better than I thought with how yesterday went. Didn't do much. Spent a couple of hours at the hospital with my dad. He's there for another night and not too happy about it.

Got home did some catching up on fB and watched the rest of From Paris with Love and then watched Alice in Wonderland. Both were good movies. Then I took a detox bath. Feeling relaxed and ready for a good night sleep.


Food Intake

• Wasa
• Chili (Beef and tomatoes)
• Strawberries
• Asparagus
• Chicken
• Grapefruit

Total Calories: 473


Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 212.4
• +/- since yesterday: -1.6
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -17.4
• Vitamins: B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 130
• Exercise: None
• Coffee: 28 oz.
• Oolong Tea:  oz.
• Cali Kicker: 16 oz.

R2P2D25 - Day 25 VLCD

I can't believe it. I can usually tell when I'm going to have a decent release. Last night didn't think it would be that great, but this morning the scale said 214! That's 1.4 gone! I don't think I've been at 214 since like 1996. I'm excited. My original goal for this round was to be at 210 for LDW but I adjusted it because of a week and half long stall. My new goal is to be between 210 and 215. Now that I made it to 214, maybe I can be @ 212 for LDW! I absolutely love hCG and am so pleased with everything about it so far.

Well, I entered the above paragraph before my day went from easy-peasy to super stressed. Spent most of the afternoon and night at the hospital with my dad. I was smart enough to grab one of my baggies of portioned chicken and then got an apple from the vending machine. I did not go off protocol, but also did not get all the water I should've but the numbers were still good in the morning. See day 26 for the results. Here's 6/18's dailies:


Food Intake

• Wasa
• Hamburger 96/4
• Onions
• Chicken
• Apple

Total Calories: 416


Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 214.0
• +/- since yesterday: -1.4
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -14.8
• Vitamins: B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 100
• Exercise: None
• Coffee: 28 oz.
• Oolong Tea:  oz.
• Cali Kicker: 12 oz.

R2P2D24 - Day 24 VLCD

I have to say I was pleased with the results this morning. I have released another 1.6. That's 2 pounds in 2 days plus the day before that I released 1.2.

I think I finally had a successful detox bath last night. The problem might have been that I was not able to get the water hot enough. My hubby finally flushed out the water heater because we were running out of hot water too quickly. Now it is working great! Everyone talks about how you sweat profusely and I never really have. Oh did I sweat it out last night! It was awesome!

Today was the last day of actual training. Tomorrow we'll review some outstanding questions, take a test, then I'm done! I plan on going shopping to get a new outfit for an anniversary party for my aunt and uncle. Looking forward to see some family I haven't seen in a while. I had a great release this morning but am already feeling like tomorrow is not going to bode as well.

Food Intake

• Chicken
• Marinara Sauce
• Wasa
• Strawberries
• Hamburger 96/4
• Onions
• Wasa
• Grapefruit

Total Calories: 474
Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 215.4
• +/- since yesterday: -1.6
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -13.4
• Vitamins: B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 120
• Exercise: None
• Coffee: 24 oz.
• Oolong Tea:  oz.
• Cali Kicker: 24 oz.

R2P2D23 - Day 23 VLCD

Again, boresville today. It's nice not driving into work but lonely not being around others.


Food Intake

• Chili (Hamburger (96/4) & Tomatoes)
• 1/2 serving of Strawberries
• Chicken
• Asparagus
• Wasa
• Grapefruit

Total Calories: 460


Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 217.0
• +/- since yesterday: -0.4
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -11.8
• Vitamins: B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 130
• Exercise: None
• Coffee: 24 oz.
• Oolong Tea:  oz.
• Cali Kicker: 24 oz.

R2P2D22 - Day 22 VLCD

Another day full of heat! Started off with a Cali Kicker then had a super spicy dinner and another Cali Kicker. I think I'm addicted! Other than that, today was uneventful. Online training was boring as all get out. It stormed today and I had a hard time keeping my eyes open. My day started out bright and exciting with a 1.2 release. Day 22 total release is 20.4. That's about 0.93 daily average. Not bad at all. Only 5 more days.

I ordered my 3rd round already. I ordered from PharmacyEscrow.com as suggested by Gutless in Seattle.I got my dosing kit from clockster on ebay.

Food Intake

• Hamburger (96/4)
• Onion
• Strawberries
• Buffalo Chicken
• Cucumber salad
• Wasa
• Grapefruit

Total Calories: 439
Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 217.4
• +/- since yesterday: -1.2
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -11.4
• Vitamins: B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 130
• Exercise: None
• Coffee: 24 oz.
• Oolong Tea:  oz.
• Cali Kicker: 24 oz.

R2P2D21 - Day 21 VLCD

Trying a California Kicker - juice of 1/2 a lemon, hot water, cayenne powder, and a squirt of stevia. It is spicy that is fo' sure! Before lunch, did an ACV cocktail. I'm trying all the tricks to see if they'll work to move the scale in the correct direction. Looking for some big releases this week since it is the last 7 days of hCG.

I'm working from home all week doing an online training for work. It's kind of nice not getting up as early and saving about $40 in gas for the week. The only bad thing is that I need to pay attention and it makes it difficult when I have to constantly go to the bathroom. I don't know if it is because I know it is closer or what but it seemed like I had to go twice as much today! Geez! If I haven't released some more after going so much, then I don't know what's up. I'm ready for this round to be over. I say that now but if I see a big release this week then I'll be sad when I'm done. LOL! Same thing happened to me last round. The good news is that hubby is totaling noticing that there is less of me now!

Food Intake

• Chili
• Wasa
• Buffalo Chicken
• Asparagus
• Grapefruit

Total Calories: 409

Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 218.6
• +/- since yesterday: -0.2
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -10.2
• Vitamins: B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 130
• Exercise: None
• Coffee: 24 oz.
• Oolong Tea: 16 oz.
• Cali Kicker: 24 oz.

R2P2D20 - Day 20 VLCD

Well, I'm up a pound today. I know it isn't the toothpaste. The only other thing I've had that is different is the Capella drops. Maybe I over did them. I was so excited I tried them all. Well not all but most of what I ordered. I may have had too much cabbage too. Who knows? I went to the mall. Maybe shopping in the mall makes me gain. lol Today I am going to my brother's house to see my niece and nephew. My other brother who is doing hCG too is coming over early to try my orange roughy and tomato dish. He doesn't like fish much and just wants to see if this might be something he can handle just to have an option of something different. I like some fish but I'm not a big fish eater. I love my beef.

Anyway, I am having my coffee and water now and getting ready to watch Ninja Assassin. Until later...

Well, had a good time at my brother's. I swear my niece is a mini-me. She could so be my daughter. When we're together out in public, people think she is. I did good. I ate my orange roughy with tomatoes that I brought and drank lots of water. I sat outside for a little bit and felt really sick when I came back in. Had an awful headache. Later, it felt as if I could feel my stomach expanding. Not sure what's going on there. I know I drank more water than I usually do. I also ended up taking 1 Aleve. The head just wouldn't stop pounding. I then took a detox bath and had a vinegar cocktail. I feel overly relaxed and soooo ready for bed. So, here's the daily look and good night all!


Food Intake

• Orange Roughy
• Tomatoes
• Wasa
• Orange
• Hamburger (96/4)
• Onion

Total Calories: 406
Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 218.8
• +/- since yesterday: +1.0
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -10.0
• Vitamins: Multi, B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 150
• Exercise: None
• Coffee: 24 oz.
• Oolong Tea: oz.
• Detox Tea: 12 oz.

R2P2D19 - Day 19 VLCD

Nothing too exciting for today. Took the hubby and his buddies to the Heritage Fest. Went shopping at the Mall, Trader Joes, and then Target. Had to get some non-oil toothpaste! :) Made enough chili for 5 days. 7 more days of drops then 72 hours no drops. I'm hoping for some bigger releases over the next week . I'd really like to get to 210 by the end of the round.

Oh and I also booked my birthday trip to Vegas with my BFF. Cannot wait! It's going to be so much fun!

Food Intake

• Buffalo Chicken
• Cabbage
• Taco Salad (Baby Romaine, 96/4 beef)

Total Calories: 419


Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 217.8
• +/- since yesterday: -1.0
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -11.0
• Vitamins: B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 140
• Exercise: Walked @ Mall
• Coffee: 24 oz.

R2P2D18 - Day 18 VLCD

Whew! I am down 1.4 today!! I'm certain it was the darned peppermint oil in the toothpaste. I could kick myself for not checking the ingredients. It was Tom's brand so I just figured if I bought it then it would be okay. Didn't think twice about it. I'm just happy I figured it out.


Food Intake

• Chili (Tomatoes and Hamburger (96/4))
• Grapefruit
• Buffalo Chicken
• Cucumbers with ACV
• Wasa

Total Calories: 470


Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 218.8
• +/- since yesterday: -1.4
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -10.0
• Vitamins: B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 140
• Exercise: Walked @ lunch
• Coffee: 24 oz.
• Oolong Tea: 16 oz.
• Detox Tea: oz.

R2P2D17 - Day 17 VLCD Friggin' Frustrated...

I am up 0.4! WTH!! That's 1.2 pounds up since Sunday. I know, this is normal, blah, blah, blah, but it doesn't make me feel any better. Hmpf!
Another site: Stall Tricks

Alright, I'm over it. I have to stay positive. I am staying on protocol today. I was tempted to try some of the "tricks" I've heard others use like macadamia nuts and almost popped one in my mouth but thought better of it. I just couldn't bring myself to eat it. I have my chicken and asparagus for lunch and have had 60 oz of water, 24 oz of coffee and 16 oz of oolong tea. I will continue on and see what the scale brings tomorrow.

I just want to thank Walter for setting me straight. Just having someone provide some insight helps tremendously. It was like a switch turned on. My mood was lifted immediately. Who knew toothpaste could have such an effect on someone. Peppermint oil in my toothpaste was the culprit I'm sure. It is the only thing that changed after doing so well on releases for 13 days. Tomorrow is another day.

Food Intake

• Chicken
• Asparagus
• Grapefruit
• Hamburger (96/4)
• Onions
• Wasa

Total Calories: 406


Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 220.2
• +/- since yesterday: +0.4
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -8.6
• Vitamins: Multi, B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 160
• Exercise: Walked @ lunch
• Coffee: 24 oz.
• Oolong Tea: 16 oz.
• Detox Tea: 16 oz.

R2P2D16 - Day 16 VLCD

I don't think I'm officially in a stall since it hasn't been 4 days and I think I'm still losing inches (I haven't officially measured but I feel it.) Even so, I found this link and may try a couple of these tips to see if it helps for tomorrow's weigh in. hCG Diet Plateau Tips

Some things for reference when a stall happens or not feeling it:

Do not compare you loss to anyone else. I know this is difficult, but everyone, loses differently. Is is very evident on the TV show The Biggest Loser. Men tend to lose faster then women. Heavier people tend to lose faster then those with less to lose. BUT that is not always the case. So don’t stress about it.

The taking of your measurements and recording your body fat is important because if you are not losing pounds off the scale you could be losing inches and this is a good way to determine if you are really in a stall. If pounds or inches haven’t moved for 4 days, then you are in a hCG diet stall.

I cut out both bread servings and 1 fruit. I only got 340 calories today so I hope that's okay. We'll see if that'll bring a release for tomorrow. If not, I'll try the mini steak day everyone is talking about tomorrow.

Food Intake

• Cream of Chicken Soup (chicken and celery)
• Strawberries
• Orange Roughy
• Tomatoes

Total Calories: 340


Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 219.8
• +/- since yesterday: +0.2
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -9.0
• Vitamins: Multi, B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 136
• Exercise: Walked @ lunch
• Coffee: 28 oz.
• Oolong Tea:  oz.
• Yerba Mate Tea: 16 oz.

R2P2D15 - Day 15 VLCD

I did not have a gain or release today and had really bad stomach cramps when I got up. I finally was able to poo (TMI I know but hey it's life) before I left for work and it made my day so much better. It's funny cuz I've been extreme one way or the other on this subject this round. At least I am having some kind of movement every day. Last round I would go 4 or more days without a BM.

I've been coaching my brother who started his first round Monday. He had a 2.5 release after his first VLCD. I think he was expecting more but he didn't gain much during load days. I kind of think he expected to wake up 30 pounds lighter.  :) He'll do just fine though.

Hell's Kitchen and Glee finale tonight! Yippee!!

Food Intake

• Chili (96/4 ground beef, tomatoes)
• Wasa
• Strawberries
• Cream of Chicken Soup (chicken and celery)
• Wasa
• Grapefruit

Total Calories: 448

Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 219.6
• +/- since yesterday: 0.0
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -9.2
• Vitamins: Multi, B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium
• Water (oz): 152
• Exercise: Stormed... no walk
• Coffee: 28 oz.
• Oolong Tea: 16 oz.
• Detox Tea: 12 oz.

R2P2D14 - Day 14 VLCD

Scale was not kind this morning. Up 0.6... but that's OK. I know I did everything right yesterday. It could be leftover from eating so late on Saturday. I'm still in the 2-teens... I have a slight headache today and felt kind of weird most of the day. Kind of on edge, felt like my arms were heavy and I just wanted to lay down and go to sleep. I was going to try some kind of exercise today but I'm just not feeling up to it now. It just was not a good day. Going to take a detox bath tonight to rid myself of this funk.

Food Intake

• Chicken
• Cabbage
• Wasa
• Hamburger (96/4)
• Onions
• Wasa
• Grapefruit

Total Calories: 424

Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 219.6
• +/- since yesterday: +0.6
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -9.2
• Vitamins: Multi, B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium, Iron
• Water (oz): 150
• Exercise: 
• Coffee: 28 oz.
• Oolong Tea: 16 oz.
• Detox Tea: 0 oz.

R2P2D13 - Day 13 VLCD

Problems with blogger... This is from Sunday, 6/6/2010.
Well, I have to say I had a nice surprise this morning with a 1.8 release this morning! I'm officially in the 2-teens. I'm smiling big! :) 219 it is. I love it. Only 9 more until my round 2 goal. I'm so pleased with this round so far. I have had some kind of release every day, even though a couple were small they were still releases. I've thought "What is different this round other than the type of hCG?" The only thing I can come up with is that when I started this round, I decided I was going to eat all of the allowed foods. My first round I did not eat the fruit or the Melba/Grissini the first week. This time I decided I would eat all the allowed foods from day one, that way, when I came to a stall or gain I would have something to take away. Now that I think about it, I wonder if I didn't get enough calories on a daily basis and it hindered my releases because my body went into starvation mode.

Food Intake

• Lettuce Tacos
• Strawberry Slushy
• Chicken
• Cabbage
• Grapefruit

Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 219.0
• +/- since yesterday: -1.8
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -9.8
• Vitamins: Multi, B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium, Iron, Vit. C
• Water (oz): 150
• Exercise: 
• Coffee: 32 oz.
• Oolong Tea: 16 oz.
• Detox Tea: 0 oz.

R2P2D12 - Day 12 VLCD

Today is Saturday. Weekends are great! I love sleeping in. I get up take hCG then go back to bed! More sleep for me! I have such a horrible time trying to sleep during the week. I'm not sure why. Today was not a usual Saturday for me. I usually become a hermit while on VLCD. It keeps me from temptation if I'm not around it. Well, I was invited to a graduation party and was not going to go. After thinking about it, I decided to go to get out for a little bit. I had not planned on staying long so I did not bring any food with me. As it turned out, I was having a good time with family and lost track of time. I brought 60 oz of water to drink and downed it. I sweat my butt off. I didn't have any food with me and ran out of water. I wasn't tempted by the food provided, not even one bit. To be honest, I wasn't even hungry. I also resisted alcohol. By the time I got home it was after 7 and I hadn't taken my second dose yet and no dinner. I had to wait another half hour after my dose to eat so that wasn't until 8:00 p.m. I'm afraid two nights of eating late is not going to bid well on the scale in the morning. Oh well I had a good time and it was good to get out.

Food Intake

• Chicken
• Asparagus
• Ready.Set.Chili! (96/4 Beef and Tomatoes)
• Wasa (both servings at one time... bad me)

Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 220.8
• +/- since yesterday: -0.8
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -8.0
• Vitamins: Multi, B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium, Iron
• Water (oz): 190
• Exercise: Does standing around count?
• Coffee: 32 oz.
• Oolong Tea: 0 oz.
• Detox Tea: 0 oz.

I'm so close to the 2-teens I can taste it. If not Sunday, then I'm hoping Monday!

R2P2D11 - Day 11 VLCD

All I can say is Wow! I have released a total of 16.2 pounds so far on round two of hCG. I’m already doing better this round than I did last round. I think the main reason is because I switched to real hCG. I did homeopathic my first round and I’ve learned so much since then.

As someone who has been overweight and even clinically obese for many, many years, I have to say hCG has changed my life. It is amazing what success can do to the psyche. Diet after diet has failed me. I could say that I failed the diet, but a lot of them I did not fail because I was able to free myself of extra poundage but it would come back. Not a single one of the diets shared how to maintain the new weight. It just feels so great to finally find a weight reduction program that has immediate results. I started my first VLCD on 3/1/2010 and have released a total of 32 pounds. That includes 7 weeks of “being on my own” to stabilize and maintain. I will admit that I went off the wagon while on vacation and gained back some of what I lost, but it all came off quickly and I got back on track. Why? In the past, I would’ve just given up.

Food Intake

• Chicken
• Asparagus
• Apple
• Lettuce Tacos (96/4 beef)
• Grapefruit

Total Calories 411

Daily Stats

• Today's weight: 221.6
• +/- since yesterday: -1.4
• LDW: 228.8
• Total +/- since LDW: -7.2
• Vitamins: Multi, B-Complex, Biotin, Potassium, Iron
• Water (oz): 120
• Exercise: Walk at lunch
• Coffee: 24 oz.
• Oolong Tea: 16 oz.
• Detox Tea: 12 oz.