Phase 3 Finally!

Round 2 Phase 3
Starting Weight on 01/09/2012: 174.8
Yesterday's Wt: 164.2
Today's Wt: 165.2
Today's LOSS/GAIN: +1.0lb
R2 Total Loss to Date:

Today is my second day of Phase 3 and I feel a cold coming on. I have been doing a Vitamin C flush but not sure how well that is working. I made my first juice concoction yesterday and well, it didn't turn out to well. I used cucumber, spinach, strawberries, blackberries, carrots, golden flaxseed meal and spirulina. Oh and some apple juice to help it in the Blendtec. At first it didn't taste all that great but was filling. That's when I realized I had forgotten the whey protein and so I added it and blended again. Much better!! I bought some gluten free crackers and I just can't stop eating them. They contain flaxseeds, quinoa, sesame seeds and other organic ingredients but are very tasty. I made another trip to Costco yesterday to get some items that I was allowed to when I went on Sunday. I've been craving Nutella. I saw a cooking show where the chef got some heavy whipping cream and a tablespoon of Nutella and let his mixer whip it. It came out like a beautiful mousse and looked absolutely divine!! So guess what I'm making for dessert soon. Well, at least I'm just below my LDW, so we'll see how I do tomorrow.

48 Hrs Done!!

Round 2 Phase 2 Day 30
0.25ml (125iu) HCG SQ injection
Starting Weight on 01/09/2012: 174.8
Yesterday's Wt: 165.0
Today's Wt: 165.0
Today's LOSS/GAIN: +/-0.0
R2 Total Loss to Date: 9.8 lbs

I didn't get a chance to post these last couple of days. Sunday was my last injection so my LDW is 165.8. On Sunday, I made a Costco run since I needed to refuel my vehicle and renew my membership. Well lo and behold, they had a demo for the Blendtec!! I had been debating on purchasing this item so I purchased it. Tomorrow I will be able to make my first smoothie in it. I made a Sam's run as well so I am well stocked with spinach, salad greens, frozen and fresh fruit. I plan on doing the 17 day diet which is the same as carb cycling or the JUDDD system.

Alcohol

Round 2 Phase 2 Day 26
0.25ml (125iu) HCG SQ injection 24
Starting Weight on 01/09/2012: 174.8
Yesterday's Wt: 166.8
Today's Wt: 165.2
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -1.6lbs
R2 Total Loss to Date: -9.6lbs


Oh isn't alcohol great! Drink and lose weight, haha! I know its a false number and tomorrow it will be another gain. Trying to drink lots of water today to rehydrate myself and flush everything out. I went out to a club with a friend but since I had to work today I only drank 4 beers. It was a bitch to get up this morning but that's the price I pay for wanting to go out on a work night. TOM is taking his time but tomorrow is my last injection, whoo hoo. I can't wait for this round to be over because it was not my greatest achievement for this protocol.

TOM, TOM

Round 2 Phase 2 Day 25
0.25ml (125iu) HCG SQ injection #23
Starting Weight on 01/09/2012: 174.8
Yesterday's Wt: 165.6
Today's Wt: 166.8
Today's LOSS/GAIN: +1.2lbs
R2 Total Loss to Date: 8lbs

Yesterday I received a call from a good friend of mine, who shares my birthday. I had text him on our birthday and suggested we get together to catch and grab a bite to eat. So yesterday was the day. I behaved and only ordered an ham omelet which was served with hash browns and toast, ugh!! I ate the omelet and some of the hash brown and only had 1/2 a slice of toast. When I got home, for dinner was 2 eggs. So this morning, when I got up to get ready for work (4am), to my surprise, TOM arrived!! So the gain is from both what I ate yesterday and TOM. I only have 2 injections left so I'm not skipping or stopping them. Sadly, this has been a very sad round for pounds but inches are gone!! Can't wait for Phase 3 Wednesday morning!! Plus I also need to get more HCG, this was the last of it. Boo hoo!!

Down!!

Round 2 Phase 2 Day 24
0.25ml (125iu) HCG SQ
Starting Weight on 01/09/2012: 174.8
Yesterday's Wt: 166.4
Today's Wt: 165.6
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -0.8 lb
R2 Total Loss to Date: -9.2lbs

Yesterday was an interesting day but I got through it. I realized this morning that I did not get in any vegetables yesterday, only fruit, hmmmm strange. I only have 3 more injections left so let's see what happens. Oh yeah, and I had a loss yesterday, whoo hoo.

Go Away TOM!

Round 2 Phase 2 Day 23
0.25ml (125iu) HCG SQ
Starting Weight on 01/09/2012: 174.8
Yesterday's Wt: 166.0
Today's Wt: 166.4
Today's LOSS/GAIN: +0.4 lb
R2 Total Loss to Date: -8.4lbs

I can tell TOM is lurking because its very close to my time. Also because I'm retaining water like crazy!!! Yesterday I didn't have to go pee till 6 hours after I started my shift and that was after a large cup of coffee and water!! I'm having the same issue today. I HATE TOM!!! I drew up the rest of my solution and I have 4 injections left. So my last injection with be on Sunday, Superbowl Sunday!!! Then I have to wait the dreaded 3 day clearing. It's funny how the scale isn't showing much of a drop in weight, but everyone has complimented me on how much thinner I look so the inches are coming off but very little pounds. As long as I look good in my clothes, I'm happy, especially without a muffin top!! So as soon as TOM rears his ugly head and leaves the building, I will be happy. I have a tendency to gain 5 pounds with TOM, thanks water retention and constipation!!

Chugging Along

Round 2 Phase 2 Day 22
0.25ml (125iu) HCG SQ
Starting Weight on 01/09/2012: 174.8
Yesterday's Wt: 165.8
Today's Wt: 166.0
Today's LOSS/GAIN: +0.2 lb
R2 Total Loss to Date: -8.8lbs

Since I was on vacation last week and was weighing after a good night's rest, this morning was a different story. I had trouble falling asleep out of fear that I would not hear my alarm this morning. I knew I would show some type of gain or no loss since I had to weigh in at 4am. I expected it so I'm not sweating it and it was also a very minimal gain. I thought I was going to finish this week but looks like I still have plenty of HCG left and I have been skipping a day every week. Since today was my first day back at work, everyone is looking at me different and asking if I've lost weight. I explained that the scale isn't showing much of a drop but I do feel and notice the inches coming off.

Monday Fun Day?

Round 2 Phase 2 Day 21
0.25ml (125iu) HCG SQ
Starting Weight on 01/09/2012: 174.8
Yesterday's Wt: 166.4
Today's Wt: 165.8
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -0.6
R2 Total Loss to Date: 9 lbs

Today is my final day of my vacation and I woke up to no newspaper, ergh!! But on the plus side, I did see the scale move downward this morning. I was extremely hungry last night and drank some dandelion root tea. Not sure if it helped my hunger but I hope it helps with other issues. For some reason I felt swollen and puffy when I awoke but no gain, thank goodness. Now that I have walked around and done a few, very few chores, it has subsided. I must have slept wrong or something.

I sit here pondering the notion if it will be possible to meet my goal of 10 more pounds before this round comes to a finale. Not sure if it will happen but I hope I come pretty close to it. Please send positive thoughts and vibes my way peeps!!

Update for 01/29/12

Round 2 Phase 2 Day 20
0.25ml (125iu) HCG SQ
Starting Weight on 01/09/2012: 174.8
Yesterday's Wt: 167.4
Today's Wt: 166.4
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -1.0 lb
R2 Total Loss to Date: -9.8 lbs

I was doing great and then I blew it in the first week. Talk about slowing me down, my bad!! I don't have many more days left for this phase and I wanted to get to 155! I only have myself to blame and my weak will power. I'm not sure how much HCG I have left in my vial but I will continue until it's gone. I have been skipping one day a week usually Tuesdays. Everyone wish me luck and send positive thoughts to strengthen my will power.

New Year, New Me???

Round 2 Phase 2 Day VLCD

Its finally the new year and I cannot get motivated. I was strong during the holidays and only gained back about 5-6 pounds. So that was pretty good on my part. I decided to set smaller goals for myself to accomplish rather than looking at that huge number of pounds I want to lose. I finally updated my ticker as well to reflect my new goal. I should be highly motivated since my birthday is coming up at the end of the month!!

Alright people, MOTIVATE ME!!!!

Oooops!!

I finally check in after months of being absent!! I hadn't realized how long its been since I've posted. I've been busy with new projects and my daughter's graduation. My new project, actually, my new hobby is extreme couponing!! Everyone's seen the show right? I've been able to score some good deals but not to the extreme as these shoppers they portrait on the show. I'm still learning. The backlash from all this is that retail stores are now changing their coupon policies. Good grief, it takes one bad apple to spoil the bunch.

Too Soon To Stall

Round 1 Phase 2 Day VLCD 8
0.25ml (125iu) HCG SQ injection #8
Starting Weight on 12/06/10: 189.6
Yesterday's Wt: 182.4
Today's Wt: 182.4
Today's LOSS/GAIN: 0.0lbs
R1 Total Loss to Date: 7.2lbs

I seemed to have stalled already but I'm such a big dummy because I didn't take measurements again!! So hopefully this is my week to lose inches. I was stressing on Saturday because I took the written exam for a law enforcement position. Afterwards, I went to my mother's house and she decided to send me to do a bunch of errands for her. When I finally got home I realized that I hadn't had any water for the day. Plus once I got home, I had to spend quality time with my chocolate lab because I hadn't played with her the day before, since I went bowling. The only thing I can think of that caused be to stall, is that I cheated and ate rotisserie chicken because I hadn't had a chance to cook. So I'll wait and see.

Also, I mixed a fresh batch of HCG last nite since yesterday I finished my previous vial.

Back On The Chain Gang

Round 1 Phase 2 Day 5 VLCD 5
0.33ml (125iu) HCG SQ injection #5
Starting Weight on 12/06/10: 189.6
Yesterday's Wt: 186.6
Today's Wt: 183.8
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -2.8lbs
R1 Total Loss to Date: -5.8lbs

I had a minor setback on Wednesday, but I'm back on track. I'm trying to keep focus on the prize(s). My leaner, fit body and my new job!! Today is finally payday and I can go and stock up on my allowed foods. I've been eating mostly eggs this week only because I was broke.

Starting Over (Again & Again,etc)

Round 1 Phase 2 Day 3 VLCD
0.33ml (125iu) HCG SQ injection #3
Starting Weight on 12/06/10: 189.6
Yesterday's Wt: 188.0lbs
Today's Wt: 185.8lbs
Today's LOSS/GAIN: -2.2lbs
R1 Total Loss to Date: -3.8lbs

I could just kick myself for letting my bad habits get the best of me. So here I am starting all over again. I picked a horrible time to start again but I need to do this now because I applied for a law enforcement position so I need to get in shape and lose the weight in order to pass the physical part of the test. We all know that HCG is the greatest advantage we have, to lose the weight quick, but we won't tell, right?

Beginning Again

Round 1 Phase 2 Day 3 VLCD 1
0.35ml HCG SQ
Starting Weight on 02/15/10 171.2lbs
Yesterday's Wt: 172.2 lbs
Today's Wt: 171.2lbs

Today is my first VLCD day. I plan on doing my "egg" day because I feel so bloated and disgusted. I loaded this weekend but not with sweets. I just ate enchiladas, 1 Mexican pastry and a foot long from Subway on Saturday. Sunday started with a brisket burrito, guacamole with tostadas, ribeyes with avocado, mashed potatoes, an avocado burrito and a few valentine candies. Somehow I lost a pound eating more on Sunday than on Saturday, weird!! Also, I woke up this morning with my throat starting to feel a bit scratchy. I'm going to have to load up on Vitamin C to hopefully to kill this virus, ergh!!

I decided not to join the Biggest Loser contest at work because I was really anxious to start losing the excess weight I gained from the holidays. I gained back 7 pounds and 2 more during my loading. I wanted to start losing as soon as possible because I'm having trouble fitting my fingers in my bowling balls and I don't want to have to get them drilled larger and then they'll be too loose. Unfortunately, there is still some non compliant food in the fridge so it will have to go in the trash to avoid temptation (cash in the trash).

Wish me luck everybody!!