What Is Wrong With Me?

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 5
1.0ml (156.25iu) HCG IM injection # 5
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 172.2
Today's Wt: 172.2
Today's LOSS/GAIN: +/-0.0lbs
R4 Total Loss to Date: -2.4lbs

I slipped again yesterday, I made a potato casserole and ended up eating about 3 bowlfuls. I had not made this casserole in a while and I meant to make it during my break and I hadn't. I didn't want the sour cream to go to waste so I made the dish. My daughter will enjoy the leftovers. I must admit that I did have 2 KK donuts in the morning as well.

This weekend is going to be a bust as well because we are going to visit my sister in Albuquerque, so we will be eating out.

For some unknown reason I still can't get my head in the game, not sure what I'm going to do.

coffee w/milk
chicken breast w/homemade salsa, orange
3 bowls of potato casserole

An Extra Load Day?

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 4 VLCD 1
1.0ml (156.25iu) HCG IM injection # 4
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 174.6
Today's Wt: 172.2
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -2.4lbs
R4 Total Loss to Date: -2.4lbs

Well yesterday should have been my first VLCD but I got home and saw that I still had a bag of Doritos and Fritos that I had not finished, so I did an extra load day yesterday. Don't ask me what happened that I still had a loss, it doesn't make sense to me either. During bowling we had a bucket of beer and they just kept coming. After bowling we hung out at the bar and had some more. I had a total of 5 Michelob Ultras. My daughter was not happy about this. I am really feeling the effects of those beers now!!

Wish me luck on today's VLCD!!

Back To VLCD

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 3
1.0ml (156.25iu) HCG IM injection # 3
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 174.6
Yesterday's Wt: 172.6
Today's Wt: 174.6
Today's LOSS/GAIN: +2.0lbs
R4 Total Loss to Date: ???

Today is officially my first VLCD day and I forgot my food. Hopefully I can make it through till 1:00pm. I found an apple here at the desk, so that's what I'll have to hold me over. I'm glad I'm restarting again, my clothes are fitting tighter and looking like I have a spare tire, not good. Already everyone here at work has been wanting to buy me a burrito and I tell them that I'm on a diet. They even had to audacity to eat it at my desk right in front of my face, bastards!!!

I haven't updated my ticker because I forgot to write down my numbers so I'll update later today or tomorrow!! The numbers above are correct.

Loading Is Hard To Do

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 2
1.0ml (156.25iu) HCG IM injection # 2
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt:
Today's Wt:
Today's LOSS/GAIN:
R4 Total Loss to Date:

Yesterday I really loaded and today I'll try and take it easy but I know that won't happen. We had strawberry shortcakes with real whipped cream, so yummy, among other goodies.

My thigh is still swollen from yesterday. I apparently hit a vein and the swelling has not gone down. I'll have to ice it. There is so much to do today and my excuse for not doing any of it, it's cloudy outside!!

My work days have changed as of this past week. I work on Saturdays now and I'm off on Sunday and Monday. Works for me because I was always asking for Mondays off anyway so its a win-win situation.

Alright I'm just rambling on!!

I'm Back Again for the Millionth Time On Round 4

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 1
1.0ml (156.25iu) HCG IM injection # 1
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt:
Today's Wt:
Today's LOSS/GAIN:
R4 Total Loss to Date:

Alright I'm back and restarting again. First I must apologize for being MIA for so long. I have been busy actually having a life now. I'm still bowling and getting better every time. I had lunch with a friend of mine on Friday. We hadn't seen each other for a good long while. Funny thing is, we both work for the same department. Anyway, he didn't really notice any weight change or didn't want to say anything but he made a big deal about my hair. I had forgotten to warn him about it but it was too late. I think it really bothered him but I assured him that it was actually a lot shorter a couple of months ago. My hair is growing back but it seems really slow. Anyway, he was my motivation to restart and hopefully I can lose 20 lbs and then see him again and see if he notices a difference.

I'll update all my stats on Tuesday when VLCD begins.

R4P2D11 RIP Babe!!

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 11 VLCD 8
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection # 11
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 162.6
Today's Wt: 163.4
Today's LOSS/GAIN: +0.8lb
R4 Total Loss to Date: 6.8lbs

So I caved yesterday and gave into some Doritos and that's basically all I ate. My cat awaited the arrival of my daughter so she could say her goodbyes. He finally gave up to the fight at 6:05pm. I ate an apple later in the evening. I had a lot of energy yesterday and cleaned the kitchen while awaiting my cat to succumb to his death.

Unfortunately someone brought donuts today and I have already had two, bad bad girl. I'm taking my last injection tomorrow and taking a break for this weekend. I retested my solution and it is still good, guess the test I didn't use enough on the test on Sunday. I'm going to enjoy the bazaar this weekend and restart wholeheartedly.

R4P2D10 One Less Mouth To Feed??

Round 4 Phase 2 Day #10 VLCD 7
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection # 10
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 163.6
Today's Wt: 162.6
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -1.0lb
R4 Total Loss to Date: 7.6lbs

My 12 year old cat, Babe, awoke me at 3am by jumping on my bed and meowing really loud. I really think that he's at death's door now. He has been unable to drink or eat for about a week now. I tried giving him some water with a needle less syringe but he will turn away when I do that. He's very lethargic and dehydrated. He's like a son to me ya know?

Back to the protocol, I wasn't hungry yesterday morning or afternoon so I skipped lunch. Bad idea, I know but I really wasn't hungry. I grilled some hamburger patties and chicken. I ate a hamburger patty with Monterrey Jack cheese and mustard on a bed of lettuce. Oh, I did have a small apple during my lunch time and nothing else.

I'm back at work and hope that no one brings donuts today!!!

R4P2D9 It's No Good!!

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 9 VLCD 6
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection # 9
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 163.2
Today's Wt: 163.6
Today's LOSS/GAIN: +0.4lb
R4 Total Loss to Date: 6.6lbs

So I was feeling a bit hungrier than usual last night and I decided to test my solution this morning because of that. Turns out my solution is finally losing its potency and explains why my losses are so low and slow. There was a faint mark but it is fading fast. I planned on using it until Labor Day weekend because there is a bazaar at a local monastery and the food is awesome!! I'm going to continue with this solution until I feel exhausted and haggard. I will mix a new batch on Monday and continue on for another 30 days. It sounds like a long time but I really need to get down in weight because the holidays are right around the corner and our Vegas trip is inching closer as well. April will be here before we know it. If I should feel lethargic and weak I will add in a bit of cheese and increase my calories to 800 rather than 500 until Monday. I'm planning on doing a load day on Sunday and part of the reason I'm attending this bazaar. My daughter reminded me that this was exact same thing I went through last year. August 18th was my 1 year anniversary on starting the protocol. I did extremely well on my first round but the following rounds were challenging. Now I've come up on a year and realize that I should and could have done a lot better. Oh well, I shall take this as a learning experience and remember that our Vegas trip is coming up and I want to look, feel great and definitely be a lot less heavier. I would like to try the buffets. Okay, enough ranting, I feel my mind is feeling clearer now and I love that about this protocol.

R4P2D8 Mother, Daughter Day

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 8
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection #8
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 164.0
Today's Wt: 163.2
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -0.8lb
R4 Total Loss to Date: 7.0 lbs

After a 2 day plateau, I dropped again. I had cabbage soup for lunch yesterday but forgot my protein portion. I went to the store during my lunch and bought some gala apples. These babies were tiny and most of them were bruised or bitten, yuck!! I bought some meat at another store and went back to work. I put the meat in the freezer at work and prayed that I wouldn't forget it when I got off work.

I got up late today and went to Kmart to buy a zucchini and mint plant. I bought a lemon thyme plant as well. I stopped by Albertson's to get some Powerade for my daughter and they have Powerade Zero, I bought some to try it and see if it will affect me while I'm protocol.

I took my daughter to Savers so she could look around and she found some shirts she wanted and I found more books for me. I paid for her items and I made her buy us some lunch. I told her I had a coupon for a free salad from Jack In The Box. I got the Acapulco salad and she chose the Club salad.

That's it for now, I have to catch up on my soap so I'll be busy watching that for the next five hours. Later!!

R4P2D7 It's Finally Friday, Ha!!

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 7
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection # 7
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 164.0
Today's Wt: 164.0
Today's LOSS/GAIN: 0.0lbs
R4 Total Loss to Date: -6.2lbs

No loss today and yesterday I followed food protocol to a "T", strange huh?

I made cabbage soup for dinner and my allowed chicken portion. Lunch consisted of 4 hard boiled eggs. I'll be shopping today for apples, Galas are on sale.

R4P2D6 Playing Hooky Today

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 6 VLCD 3
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection # 6
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 166.2
Today's Wt: 164.0
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -2.2 lbs
R4 Total Loss to Date: 6.2lbs

I played hooky from work today because I was just so tired this morning. It's now 8:30am and I'm still feeling a bit groggy. I royally sucked at bowling yesterday, I didn't even make my average on any game. Nothing else happened yesterday.

Yes, so for breakfast I had a chocolate glazed donut, lunch was an Acapulco grilled chicken salad and dinner was just 3 boiled eggs and lots of water all day. I really haven't been feeling hungry but getting over the snacking all day is really hard. I really have to make an effort to remind myself that I am back on protocol and I can't just open a can of nuts or chips to munch on.

Hey B, I know you've been busy with school and work, so I really appreciate you taking the time to visit, Love ya!!

R4P2D5 Damn Donuts!!

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 5
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection # 5
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 170.2
Today's Wt: 166.2
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -4.0lbs
R4 Total Loss to Date: -4.0lbs

Yes, I know its 4 lbs but I was hoping for a bit more. I sure am greedy aren't I? I had a Krispy Kreme donut in the morning and three hard boiled eggs for dinner as well as a cup of unsweetened strawberry applesauce with a touch of cinnamon. Bowling went well yesterday, we won all three games and the total. We played a good team but we were able to beat them.

R4P2D4 Damn Krispy Kreme!!

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 4
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection # 4
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 170.2
Yesterday's Wt: 171.2
Today's Wt: 170.2
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -1.0lb
R4 Total Loss to Date: -1.0lb

Since I'll be doing a long round (40 days) I decided to do an extra load day and also to get rid of some more food before temptation sets in because it is in the house. Even though I loaded yesterday with more tacos, Texas toast with butter and jelly and banana bread, I lost a pound. Go figure.

I'm going to try a fast today but I already had a Krispy Kreme donut, doh!!!

R4P2D3 Monday Smoonday

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 3
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection # 3
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 171.2
Yesterday's Wt: 170.2
Today's Wt: 171.2

Okay so today is my first VLCD day unless I decide to do an extra load day. I bought a loaf of bread the other day and I didn't get to it this weekend. I was pulling weeds most of the day yesterday. I had made a coffee cake and only ate 2 pieces. Later for dinner I made tacos of beef and potato, and some mexican rice. I ate at least a dozen and I didn't even feel full, sad.

I really don't want to be here at work can you tell?

Restarting Round 4 For the Umpteenth Time

Round 4 Phase 2 Day # 1
1.0ml (161.2iu) HCG IM injection # 1
Starting Weight on 08.18.07: 197lbs
R3 LIW: 161.4
Starting R4 Wt: 169.0
Yesterday's Wt: 166.4 lbs
Today's Wt: 167.2 lbs

Okay so today is my first injection day and my batch is still strong. I have been loading like crazy so far. For breakfast I had a box of raspberry toaster strudel. I've had 4 bean tostadas with cheese and homemade salsa, macadamia nuts, goldfish crackers and other stuff I can't recall at this moment. I'm still loading and plan on having some Texas toast with butter and jelly. I have a couple of pastries I have sunk my teeth into yet but maybe tonight as well.

I've been shopping the last couple of days for my daughter and myself since its tax free weekend. I found some nice career shirts, vests and ankle boots. I also stopped by our new Savers store and found some books and a vest, a lace vest and black shirt for my daughter.

Well, I'm really starting to feel all this junk food kicking in and I know I'm not going to sleep all that great. I want to make a coffee cake tomorrow morning but we'll see.