September 2009
17 posts
Great weekend, terrible diet...
Well, well, well…the inevitable aftermath of all my good fun this weekend has reared its ugly head this morning on the scale…one birthday party, a Hogs game including much tailgating and a chinese buffet later…I’m up almost 6 pounds…i’m just sick with myself. all that hard work down the tubes. I must admit the pizza, cupcakes and whole hog bar-be-que were pretty...
Day 10 of the VLCD
Well today the scale fairy was once again good to me…I had a two day lull where i didn’t gain, but didn’t lose either…frustrating, but i have to admit I was very lax on my water intake and also had a bite of oreo and two bites of Dylan’s leftover pizza…wouldn’t want that to go to waste! *stupid*…anyway, I kicked up a notch or two yesterday and this...
FAQs about HCG
Dietary Questions
Q: Can I complete the HCG protocol if I am a vegetarian or vegan? A: Yes.
Q: Can I complete the HCG protocol if I am lactose intolerant? A: Yes.
Q: How much salt would you recommend using? A: There is no restriction on the use of salt. On the other hand, an increase in salt can be one of the most common causes for inconsistencies in weight, due to water retention.
Q: The...
Day 7 of the VLCD
Well, guess who’s down another 1.6 pounds??? Yay! I missed the past couple of days blogging so sorry about that…i had a slight gain after a wedding reception on Saturday, but kicked butt again yesterday and got back down. I’m now at 14.6 total weight loss…not bad for a week’s work, eh?
I'm all about inspiration through others'... →
This is a link I came across that had some inspiring stories from women just like me…it’s a great motivator so i thought I’d share.
R1P2: Day 4 of the VLCD
Well, the scale fairy was good to me again!!! Down another 2.2 lbs for a total of 11.2 in 3 days!!!! Wow…I am in shock and oh so thrilled…not even a hunger pain yet this morning…this is good stuff!
OMG...made THE best dinner tonight...and it was...
Oh man, i made THE best entree tonight for dinner. I was craving Mexican and I absolutely love tacos de carne asada so what I did was chop up a bunch of cilantro, a few lime wedges and some white onion. I then browned my lean beef and at the end threw in several slices of the white onion so I’d have some grilled slices and some raw chopped pieces to sprinkle on my meat. I added a lot of...
R1P2: Day 3 of the VLCD
I’m down another 2.8 pounds for a total of 9 pounds overall! Not bad for the two day mark!
R1P2: Day 2 of the VLCD
If you’re new to all this hcg lingo, the abbreviations stand for the Round and Phase you are currently on. This is my first ever round of hcg so it’s Round 1 and since I’ve completed the cleansing phase already, i’m on Phase 2…the actual diet phase.
Today obviously was an incredible day having lost 6.2 pounds the first day so i am thrilled to say the least. I’m...
First weigh in after starting the VLCD...
I stepped on the scale this morning and low and behold…it read 183.2!!! That’s a total of 6.2 pounds….GONE! overnight! I know it’s mostly water weight, but I will take it! I’ve never lost that much ‘water weight’ on any other diet…EVER! Plus I feel so much lighter already…I am a believer in hcg!!!
“The truth about our childhood is stored up in our body and although we can...”
Day 1 of the VLCD
It’s my first day on the 500 calorie a day part of the diet. I have to do this for 40 days…pray for me! So far it hasn’t been too bad at all. I got another late start for my lunch so i was pretty hungry. However, once i got some food in me I was fine. Here’s what was on the menu for today.
Breakfast:
YerbaMate Chai tea with Truvia
Lunch:
3.5 oz diced chicken breast and...
My Load Days
I started loading on Sunday, September 6, 2009 and finished the second load day on Monday the 7th. It worked out perfectly as it coincided with all the birthday and Labor Day activities I had going on. Woot! I have to say, it was a great free-for-all, but I truly was completely miserable by the end of day 2. Here’s a quick rundown of what I had to eat:
Sunday:
I got a bit of a late start...
Dr. Simeon's Premise Behind Loading before...
From Pounds & Inches:
Gain before Loss Patients whose general condition is low, owing to excessive previous dieting, must eat to capacity for about one week before starting treatment, regardless of how much weight they may gain in the process. One cannot keep a patient comfortably on 500 Calories unless his normal fat reserves are reasonably well stocked. It is for this reason also that...
HCG Phases
Phase 1 (optional) 30 days
(Compiled from Kevin Trudeau’s book, The Weight Loss Cure) This Phase wasn’t needed during Dr. Simeons’ time. They didn’t have pesticides, preservatives, hydrogenated oils, etc. Today, however, Phase 1 is essential for optimal weight loss. This is a period of 30 days of preparation and cleansing. The benefits of Phase 1 include increased energy and mental clarity,...
The beginning of my experience with HCG Protocol
So I found out about this diet from youtube for the most part and then started doing my own research about the diet. For those of you who don’t know what hcg is or how it works as a cure for obesity, here’s a quick rundown:
HCG Program Overview (This information is not my own. It has been compiled from many sources including, but not limited to; Dr. Simeon’s manuscript, Pounds and...