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Thursday, May 20, 2010
R1P2D14 - THAT's a gain
Yesterday's weight: 126.8
Today's weight: 131.0
Daily -/+: +4.2
TOTAL -/+: -8.6
Oh man I paid for "fun" day of food yesterday!
Back on track today so that's what matters. The scale should be back down tomorrow but don't think I'll even be close to 126... keep on keeping on.
Today's weight: 131.0
Daily -/+: +4.2
TOTAL -/+: -8.6
Oh man I paid for "fun" day of food yesterday!
Back on track today so that's what matters. The scale should be back down tomorrow but don't think I'll even be close to 126... keep on keeping on.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
R1P2D13 - So off protocol
Yesterday's weight: 127.0
Today's weight: 126.8
Daily -/+: -0.2
TOTAL -/+: -12.8
Tiday I took off of work and had nice relaxing day shopping and spending time with the boyfriend. This translated to me having a breakfast sandwhich made out of sweet bread, ham, cheese, egg, bacon and mayo. SSSOOOOOO GOOOOOODDDDD!!! But SOOOOO off protocol.
Then for lunch we ended up eating at a local Japanese restaurant which meant: friend tempura hash rounds, nabeyaki udon, and an orange freeze dessert. Again... SSSOOOOOO GOOOOOODDDDD!!! But SOOOOO off protocol.
I'm sure the scale will hate me tomorrow morning.
Today's weight: 126.8
Daily -/+: -0.2
TOTAL -/+: -12.8
Tiday I took off of work and had nice relaxing day shopping and spending time with the boyfriend. This translated to me having a breakfast sandwhich made out of sweet bread, ham, cheese, egg, bacon and mayo. SSSOOOOOO GOOOOOODDDDD!!! But SOOOOO off protocol.
Then for lunch we ended up eating at a local Japanese restaurant which meant: friend tempura hash rounds, nabeyaki udon, and an orange freeze dessert. Again... SSSOOOOOO GOOOOOODDDDD!!! But SOOOOO off protocol.
I'm sure the scale will hate me tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
R1P2D12 - Getting stronger
Yesterday's weight: 127.8
Today's weight: 127.0
Daily -/+: -0.8
TOTAL -/+: -12.6
Very happy with that lost.
So yesterday was another tough day food-wise. My boyfriend went to Costco by himself and during the middle of the day, I get a text message from him saying:
Or rather it always used to happen!
As of last night, no Drumsticks have been eaten! I was so amazing at how much I was looking forward to having my cone... literally counting down the hours in the afternoon till I could have one. I almost grabbed one out of the freezer but instead decided to have an early dinner of my roasted chicken breast, garlic swiss chard and apple with cinnamon. I was so filled and satisfied I completely lost my craving for the ice cream and went from thinking of it minute by minute to not even wanting it!
Today's weight: 127.0
Daily -/+: -0.8
TOTAL -/+: -12.6
Very happy with that lost.
So yesterday was another tough day food-wise. My boyfriend went to Costco by himself and during the middle of the day, I get a text message from him saying:
"Don't get mad please... but I did submit to my urges n bought something I shouldn't have. U will be so disappointed in me. I'm very sorry."At this point I was freaking out! I thought he had bought a new car or something. So I ask him what he did and come to find out, he bought a Drumstick 16-pack of ice cream cones, another one of my favorites! I laughed so hard cause I thought it was going to be something outrageous. So anyway, yesterday afternoon I made the conscience decision to have one later that night because "I deserved it cause I've been doing so well with the diet". Well let me tell you, once I make up my mind to cheat, it ALWAYS happens.
Or rather it always used to happen!
As of last night, no Drumsticks have been eaten! I was so amazing at how much I was looking forward to having my cone... literally counting down the hours in the afternoon till I could have one. I almost grabbed one out of the freezer but instead decided to have an early dinner of my roasted chicken breast, garlic swiss chard and apple with cinnamon. I was so filled and satisfied I completely lost my craving for the ice cream and went from thinking of it minute by minute to not even wanting it!
Monday, May 17, 2010
R1P2D11 - Not quitting
Yesterday's weight: 129.2
Today's weight: 127.8
Daily -/+: -1.4
TOTAL -/+: -11.8
So this is the day, day 11, that I totally went overboard and cheating for 3 days in a row about 2 weeks ago. It was then that I had to start my 23 days straight of HCG + perfect protocol eating again. What the difference this time? This time I'm not gonna quit or cheat... only down 12 lbs. since the very first start day of April 24 so really wanna be tight with everything the next couple of weeks. My HCG should last me till the end of May so really wanna get down to hopefully 20 lbs. lost.
Water seems to be the key with this diet and although I normally get in my daily 8 cups without even thinking about it, the days I get in 10 or more are the days my body feels the best and normally I can expect a decent drop the next morning. So I'm aiming for 10 - 12 cups most days... that's a lot of bathroom breaks!
Today's weight: 127.8
Daily -/+: -1.4
TOTAL -/+: -11.8
So this is the day, day 11, that I totally went overboard and cheating for 3 days in a row about 2 weeks ago. It was then that I had to start my 23 days straight of HCG + perfect protocol eating again. What the difference this time? This time I'm not gonna quit or cheat... only down 12 lbs. since the very first start day of April 24 so really wanna be tight with everything the next couple of weeks. My HCG should last me till the end of May so really wanna get down to hopefully 20 lbs. lost.
Water seems to be the key with this diet and although I normally get in my daily 8 cups without even thinking about it, the days I get in 10 or more are the days my body feels the best and normally I can expect a decent drop the next morning. So I'm aiming for 10 - 12 cups most days... that's a lot of bathroom breaks!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
R1P2D10 - What?!
Yesterday's weight: 128.4
Today's weight: 129.2
Daily -/+: +0.8
TOTAL-/+: -10.4
Was perfect yesterday so don't know how that happened... will just keep on keeping on today and see how weigh-in goes tomorrow.
Today's weight: 129.2
Daily -/+: +0.8
TOTAL-/+: -10.4
Was perfect yesterday so don't know how that happened... will just keep on keeping on today and see how weigh-in goes tomorrow.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Three week stats
April 24 May 1 May 8 May 15 Difference
Weight: 139.6 133.4 132.2 128.4 -11.2
Neck: 13.50 13.25 13.10 13.00 -0.5
Ribcage: 33.00 31.50 31.25 31.50 -1.50
Waist: 34.25 32.00 31.75 30.75 -3.50
Hips: 39.50 38.75 38.25 37.75 -1.75
R Thigh: 23.75 23.50 22.50 23.00 -0.75
I still cannot believe the progress I'm making with HCG. I was very skeptical at first but it does seem to be doing what it's suppose to. I get my body fat checked next month so that'll be the true test to see if HCG really does deplete your fat stores and leaves your lean muscle mass alone.
Weight: 139.6 133.4 132.2 128.4 -11.2
Neck: 13.50 13.25 13.10 13.00 -0.5
Ribcage: 33.00 31.50 31.25 31.50 -1.50
Waist: 34.25 32.00 31.75 30.75 -3.50
Hips: 39.50 38.75 38.25 37.75 -1.75
R Thigh: 23.75 23.50 22.50 23.00 -0.75
I still cannot believe the progress I'm making with HCG. I was very skeptical at first but it does seem to be doing what it's suppose to. I get my body fat checked next month so that'll be the true test to see if HCG really does deplete your fat stores and leaves your lean muscle mass alone.
R1P2D9 - Chicken bake
Yesterday's weight: 130.0
Today's weight: 128.4
Daily -/+: -1.6
TOTAL -/+: -11.2
So today was a Costco day for the boyfriend and I. That normally means stocking up on frozen foods for him and fresh veggies/fruits and lean proteins for me but we had some errands to run after so we had to skip the normal stuff. Since my boyfriend couldn't get his usual frozen Costco chicken bake, he bought a fresh hot one at the hot food place outside. I LOVE chicken bakes but usually only eat them very rarely and even if I don't get one, I'll ALWAYS take a bite of my BF's one. Well not today! Once he got it, I took my HCG drops so I couldn't eat anything for the next 30 minutes. We were about to drive off but I told him he had to eat his chicken bake NOW so I can't have any. He did but insisted I have the butt of the chicken bake (my fave part) but I told him "no".
YAY me!!
Today's weight: 128.4
Daily -/+: -1.6
TOTAL -/+: -11.2
So today was a Costco day for the boyfriend and I. That normally means stocking up on frozen foods for him and fresh veggies/fruits and lean proteins for me but we had some errands to run after so we had to skip the normal stuff. Since my boyfriend couldn't get his usual frozen Costco chicken bake, he bought a fresh hot one at the hot food place outside. I LOVE chicken bakes but usually only eat them very rarely and even if I don't get one, I'll ALWAYS take a bite of my BF's one. Well not today! Once he got it, I took my HCG drops so I couldn't eat anything for the next 30 minutes. We were about to drive off but I told him he had to eat his chicken bake NOW so I can't have any. He did but insisted I have the butt of the chicken bake (my fave part) but I told him "no".
YAY me!!
Friday, May 14, 2010
R1P2D8 - AGAIN!
Yesterday's weight: 129.2
Today's weight: 130.0
Daily -/+: +0.8
TOTAL -/+: -9.6
I know why I'm up today.
I know what I have to do to keep moving in the right direction.
I know it's no one's fault but my own.
I know I can do it.
Today's weight: 130.0
Daily -/+: +0.8
TOTAL -/+: -9.6
I know why I'm up today.
I know what I have to do to keep moving in the right direction.
I know it's no one's fault but my own.
I know I can do it.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
R1P2D7 - Perfect doesn't equal big loss
Yesterday's weight: 129.8
Today's weight: 129.2
Daily -/+: -0.6
TOTAL -/+: -10.4
Finally hit the 10 mark and couldn't be happier!
As my promise to myself for breaking into the 120's yesterday, I was going to have a perfect day. Not just perfect... P.E.R.F.E.C.T! Well I did! And my weight drops the lowest number out of the entire week? That doesn't seem right, BUT moving along none the less. It's still a drop and I wasn't expecting on dropping 1 lbs. a day anyway so I'm not complaining.
Have a dinner planned tonight with some family members over at my parents' house and I'll be bringing my own food. I'm planning on having an apple and a tomato + 1 whole egg + 3 egg-white omelet since I'm getting a little sick of chicken and fish. Now I just have to resist all the good appetizers and desserts and today should be golden.
Today's weight: 129.2
Daily -/+: -0.6
TOTAL -/+: -10.4
Finally hit the 10 mark and couldn't be happier!
As my promise to myself for breaking into the 120's yesterday, I was going to have a perfect day. Not just perfect... P.E.R.F.E.C.T! Well I did! And my weight drops the lowest number out of the entire week? That doesn't seem right, BUT moving along none the less. It's still a drop and I wasn't expecting on dropping 1 lbs. a day anyway so I'm not complaining.
Have a dinner planned tonight with some family members over at my parents' house and I'll be bringing my own food. I'm planning on having an apple and a tomato + 1 whole egg + 3 egg-white omelet since I'm getting a little sick of chicken and fish. Now I just have to resist all the good appetizers and desserts and today should be golden.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
R1P2D6 - Celebration!
Yesterday's weight: 130.8
Today's weight: 129.8
Daily -/+: -1.0
TOTAL -/+: -9.8
It's time to celebrate since I just reached the 120's! I'm gonna celebrate by being completely perfect with protocol... like for real. None of this try a bite here or there crap. P.E.R.F.E.C.T!
And remember I mentioned that I have this weird theory that beef helps with the weight-loss? Well, here's another pretty big loss (for my weight) and I had my London broil last night. Think I'm gonna have it tonight too, just to see how it goes.
Right now it's about 11:45am and I am fighting the craziest hunger pangs ever! I've been pretty lucky and haven't "suffered" as much as some other HCGer's but today the hunger is killing me. I've already had over 5 cups of water/tea and it's not helping. Lunch is at 1:30 so another hour half to go but don't think I'll make it. I may resort to eating my strawberries now rather than at lunch but I'll see how I feel in 15 minutes.
More water, here I come!
Today's weight: 129.8
Daily -/+: -1.0
TOTAL -/+: -9.8
It's time to celebrate since I just reached the 120's! I'm gonna celebrate by being completely perfect with protocol... like for real. None of this try a bite here or there crap. P.E.R.F.E.C.T!
And remember I mentioned that I have this weird theory that beef helps with the weight-loss? Well, here's another pretty big loss (for my weight) and I had my London broil last night. Think I'm gonna have it tonight too, just to see how it goes.
Right now it's about 11:45am and I am fighting the craziest hunger pangs ever! I've been pretty lucky and haven't "suffered" as much as some other HCGer's but today the hunger is killing me. I've already had over 5 cups of water/tea and it's not helping. Lunch is at 1:30 so another hour half to go but don't think I'll make it. I may resort to eating my strawberries now rather than at lunch but I'll see how I feel in 15 minutes.
More water, here I come!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
R1P2D5 - Moving along
Yesterday's weight: 132.4
Today's weight: 130.8
Daily -/+: -1.6
TOTAL -/+: -8.8
Yesterday was almost perfect - had one bite (ONLY one bite) of my boyfriends crispy fried beef - but everything else was perfect. :)
I've noticed something though... on days I eat beef instead of fish or chicken, my weight drops a lot the next morning. The only other time I had steak on this diet I lost 1.2 lbs. the next morning... coincidence? I have a nice lean cut of London broil at home and plan to have that either tonight or tomorrow so we'll see what happens. Interesting to see if I have another huge drop.
Today's weight: 130.8
Daily -/+: -1.6
TOTAL -/+: -8.8
Yesterday was almost perfect - had one bite (ONLY one bite) of my boyfriends crispy fried beef - but everything else was perfect. :)
I've noticed something though... on days I eat beef instead of fish or chicken, my weight drops a lot the next morning. The only other time I had steak on this diet I lost 1.2 lbs. the next morning... coincidence? I have a nice lean cut of London broil at home and plan to have that either tonight or tomorrow so we'll see what happens. Interesting to see if I have another huge drop.
Monday, May 10, 2010
R1P2D4 - A gain but not too bad
Yesterday's weight: 131.2
Today's weight: 132.4
Daily -/+: +1.2
TOTAL -/+: -7.2
Okay not as bad as I hoped. Since last night was Mother's Day dinner at Cheesecake Factory, I knew I was headed into trouble.
The good news: I looked up their menu before hand, picked out the grilled mahi with side veggies, and actually ordered it. I subbed out the veggies (they were mixed) and got asparagus instead and requested the entire meal not touch a drop of oil or fat. Perfect!
The bad news: I totally caved for dessert. I was allowing myself three bites max, but ended up eating about half a cheesecake!
I hope to see the 120's by this weekend because I'm SOOOOO determined to stick to it this time. I survived the entire weekend (except last night) without even craving the ice cream, cheese crackers, or cookies sitting in my kitchen. I cooked and packaged all my food for the week so I have no excuse NOT to succeed.
Today's weight: 132.4
Daily -/+: +1.2
TOTAL -/+: -7.2
Okay not as bad as I hoped. Since last night was Mother's Day dinner at Cheesecake Factory, I knew I was headed into trouble.
The good news: I looked up their menu before hand, picked out the grilled mahi with side veggies, and actually ordered it. I subbed out the veggies (they were mixed) and got asparagus instead and requested the entire meal not touch a drop of oil or fat. Perfect!
The bad news: I totally caved for dessert. I was allowing myself three bites max, but ended up eating about half a cheesecake!
I hope to see the 120's by this weekend because I'm SOOOOO determined to stick to it this time. I survived the entire weekend (except last night) without even craving the ice cream, cheese crackers, or cookies sitting in my kitchen. I cooked and packaged all my food for the week so I have no excuse NOT to succeed.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
R1P2D3 - Happy (?) Mother's Day
Yesterday's weight: 132.2
Today's weight: 131.2
Daily -/+: -1.0
TOTAL -/+: -8.4
Today was going great then I call my mom to tell her Happy mother's Day and she tells me the family is planning to go out to Cheesecake Factory tonight. Not only is it Mother's Day, but it's also my dad's birthday and we have family from out of town in so it's a pretty big deal. How do I say no?
I've already looked up their menu and think I can stick to the grilled mahimahi (no oil!) and veggies. I'll ask them to only serve me one type of veggie so it's not mixed veggies, and again, make sure there's no oil or fat. That seems safe... I'm just worried about dessert! Cheesecake factory has this red velvet cake cheesecake and it's wonderful! Those are my two favorite desserts in the world: red velvet cake and cheesecake.
Hopefully today's weigh-in will keep my eye on the prize and block out all other temptations.
Today's weight: 131.2
Daily -/+: -1.0
TOTAL -/+: -8.4
Today was going great then I call my mom to tell her Happy mother's Day and she tells me the family is planning to go out to Cheesecake Factory tonight. Not only is it Mother's Day, but it's also my dad's birthday and we have family from out of town in so it's a pretty big deal. How do I say no?
I've already looked up their menu and think I can stick to the grilled mahimahi (no oil!) and veggies. I'll ask them to only serve me one type of veggie so it's not mixed veggies, and again, make sure there's no oil or fat. That seems safe... I'm just worried about dessert! Cheesecake factory has this red velvet cake cheesecake and it's wonderful! Those are my two favorite desserts in the world: red velvet cake and cheesecake.
Hopefully today's weigh-in will keep my eye on the prize and block out all other temptations.
Two week stats
April 24 May 1 May 8 Difference
Weight: 139.6 133.4 132.2 -7.4
Neck: 13.50 13.25 13.10 -0.4
Ribcage: 33.00 31.50 31.25 -1.75
Waist: 34.25 32.00 31.75 -2.50
Hips: 39.50 38.75 38.25 -1.25
R Thigh: 23.75 23.50 22.50 -1.25
Still moving in the right direction and considering I had three days of major slip ups, I'LL TAKE IT!! In about a month I go back to see my personal trainer and get my official measurments and body fat % taken so I can't wait to see what that looks like. I can tell I'm losing a lot of the definition in my legs right now, and it's killing me, but I'm confident I can get that back within a month or two of lifting weights again. I can't believe I'm looking forward to getting back to exercise!
Weight: 139.6 133.4 132.2 -7.4
Neck: 13.50 13.25 13.10 -0.4
Ribcage: 33.00 31.50 31.25 -1.75
Waist: 34.25 32.00 31.75 -2.50
Hips: 39.50 38.75 38.25 -1.25
R Thigh: 23.75 23.50 22.50 -1.25
Still moving in the right direction and considering I had three days of major slip ups, I'LL TAKE IT!! In about a month I go back to see my personal trainer and get my official measurments and body fat % taken so I can't wait to see what that looks like. I can tell I'm losing a lot of the definition in my legs right now, and it's killing me, but I'm confident I can get that back within a month or two of lifting weights again. I can't believe I'm looking forward to getting back to exercise!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
R1P2D2 - PERFECT
Yesterday's weight: 135.4
Today's weight: 132.2
Daily -/+: -3.2
TOTAL -/+: -7.4
Yesterday and today have been perfect and back on track. Glad I dropped most of the weight I gained in the past 3 days but still... imgaine if I hadn't gone off protocol... could I have been in the 120's by this weekend? Oh well, what's done, is done, and can't change what I did so just gotta focus on what I can do now! Blocked off two hours in my schedule tomorrow to weigh and cook my food for the week. Will post my updated measurments tomorrow...
Today's weight: 132.2
Daily -/+: -3.2
TOTAL -/+: -7.4
Yesterday and today have been perfect and back on track. Glad I dropped most of the weight I gained in the past 3 days but still... imgaine if I hadn't gone off protocol... could I have been in the 120's by this weekend? Oh well, what's done, is done, and can't change what I did so just gotta focus on what I can do now! Blocked off two hours in my schedule tomorrow to weigh and cook my food for the week. Will post my updated measurments tomorrow...
Friday, May 7, 2010
R1P2D1 - Too early to tell
Yesterday's weight: 133.2
Today's weight: 135.4
Daily -/+: +2.2
TOTAL -/+: -4.2
So here's to an awesome 23 days from today!
I need this!
I want this!
I can do this!
After a REALLY bad three days off protocol, I've decided to start my 23-day journey again and just hope I have enough HCG to last me. I originally bought a 30-day supply but from what everyone's been telling me, a 30-day supply can actually go to 35 days.
Packed my chicken breast, cucumbers, and strawberries for lunch and dinner I have chicken breast, cucumbers, and an orange... I'm ready and re-motivated!
Today's weight: 135.4
Daily -/+: +2.2
TOTAL -/+: -4.2
So here's to an awesome 23 days from today!
I need this!
I want this!
I can do this!
After a REALLY bad three days off protocol, I've decided to start my 23-day journey again and just hope I have enough HCG to last me. I originally bought a 30-day supply but from what everyone's been telling me, a 30-day supply can actually go to 35 days.
Packed my chicken breast, cucumbers, and strawberries for lunch and dinner I have chicken breast, cucumbers, and an orange... I'm ready and re-motivated!
STARTING OVER
Well sorta... I totally blew the food part of the HCG diet over the last three days so I'll be counting from day 1 again today and going up to at least 23 days on HCG.
Here's to a better 23 days?!
Here's to a better 23 days?!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
R1P2D11 -
Yesterday's weight: 133.2
Today's weight: 133.2
Daily -/+: 0.0
TOTAL -/+: -6.4
Big 'o goose egg but that was expected with the horrible food I had from Tuesday night.
Yesterday I did pretty good and stuck to protocol except for night time. My boyfriend ran out to grab some food for himself at around 10:00 and I can't help it if I had a bite or two.
Why do I keep doing this to myself? I know the HCG is working, yet it's not enough to keep me motivated in times of food weakness. I'm at my lowest weight in 8 years but that's still not enough either. I'm starting to wonder what will it take to keep me going strong. If I can't even do it for the 30 days I'm on HCG, how do I expect to maintain my weight for LIFE after this? HCG was only a one time deal for me... no matter how good or bad I did, I promised myself I wouldn't do another phase. Only about 20 more days left on the drops so I need to really get it together to start getting to goal.
Today's weight: 133.2
Daily -/+: 0.0
TOTAL -/+: -6.4
Big 'o goose egg but that was expected with the horrible food I had from Tuesday night.
Yesterday I did pretty good and stuck to protocol except for night time. My boyfriend ran out to grab some food for himself at around 10:00 and I can't help it if I had a bite or two.
Why do I keep doing this to myself? I know the HCG is working, yet it's not enough to keep me motivated in times of food weakness. I'm at my lowest weight in 8 years but that's still not enough either. I'm starting to wonder what will it take to keep me going strong. If I can't even do it for the 30 days I'm on HCG, how do I expect to maintain my weight for LIFE after this? HCG was only a one time deal for me... no matter how good or bad I did, I promised myself I wouldn't do another phase. Only about 20 more days left on the drops so I need to really get it together to start getting to goal.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
R1P2D10 - Opps!
Yesterday's weight: 131.8
Today's weight: 133.2
Daily -/+: +1.4
TOTAL -/+: -6.4
Totally expected!
But I'm not worried. I know that 1.4 isn't a gain in fat and a lot of it water retention from all the salt plus the glycogen stores being filled back up. The HCG protocol calls for little to no carb so I was actually expecting to see a bigger jump. As long as the inches keep coming off, that's the main thing that matters to me... not so much what the scale says. Anyway, back on track today (and for the rest of the HCG drops!) and will be getting in my daily walks to help move the weight along.
Today's weight: 133.2
Daily -/+: +1.4
TOTAL -/+: -6.4
Totally expected!
Chinese food + ice cream + mochi = not a good idea
But I'm not worried. I know that 1.4 isn't a gain in fat and a lot of it water retention from all the salt plus the glycogen stores being filled back up. The HCG protocol calls for little to no carb so I was actually expecting to see a bigger jump. As long as the inches keep coming off, that's the main thing that matters to me... not so much what the scale says. Anyway, back on track today (and for the rest of the HCG drops!) and will be getting in my daily walks to help move the weight along.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
R1P2D9 - almost good
Yesterday's weight: 132.4
Today's weight: 131.8
Daily -/+: -0.6
TOTAL -/+: -7.8
Had a good weigh-in this moring but not a good day.
Started out great, then the afternoon came around and the boyfriend and I decided to go to a movie. He got his usual snacks and thought I could resist. Well somehow two handfuls of buttered popcorn and 5 or 6 gummie worms found their way into my mouth. And right now we're contemplating dinner even though I have my pre-containered protocol chicken and asparagus sitting in my frigde. HUH!!! We're talking pizza or Chinese food!!!! Will try my hardest to stick to protocol... and will like to see how the weigh-in will turn out tomorrow.
Today's weight: 131.8
Daily -/+: -0.6
TOTAL -/+: -7.8
Had a good weigh-in this moring but not a good day.
Started out great, then the afternoon came around and the boyfriend and I decided to go to a movie. He got his usual snacks and thought I could resist. Well somehow two handfuls of buttered popcorn and 5 or 6 gummie worms found their way into my mouth. And right now we're contemplating dinner even though I have my pre-containered protocol chicken and asparagus sitting in my frigde. HUH!!! We're talking pizza or Chinese food!!!! Will try my hardest to stick to protocol... and will like to see how the weigh-in will turn out tomorrow.
Monday, May 3, 2010
R1P2D8 -week two!
Yesterday's weight: 132.8
Today's weight: 132.4
Daily -/+: -0.4
TOTAL -/+: -7.2
Doing my ***happy dance*** since this is the lowest weight I've been at in over 8 years!
Not much else to report for today.
Today's weight: 132.4
Daily -/+: -0.4
TOTAL -/+: -7.2
Doing my ***happy dance*** since this is the lowest weight I've been at in over 8 years!
Not much else to report for today.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
R1P2D7 - Tuna didn't kill me
Yesterday's weight: 133.4
Today's weight: 132.8
Daily -/+: -0.6
TOTAL -/+: -6.8
Not much to say today but glad my honest mistake from yesterday didn't throw me off too much.
Today I spent an hour or so cutting, weighing, cooking, and pre-paking my food for the week so I'm ready to hit it hard again. This coming week I'm planning on adding in more exercise just to see what happens since I've only gotten in two days of exercise this first week. 30 - 60 minute walks are totally doable so no excuses.
Got on the elliptical at home today for 45 minutes... see how that affects the scale tomorrow.
Today's weight: 132.8
Daily -/+: -0.6
TOTAL -/+: -6.8
Not much to say today but glad my honest mistake from yesterday didn't throw me off too much.
Today I spent an hour or so cutting, weighing, cooking, and pre-paking my food for the week so I'm ready to hit it hard again. This coming week I'm planning on adding in more exercise just to see what happens since I've only gotten in two days of exercise this first week. 30 - 60 minute walks are totally doable so no excuses.
Got on the elliptical at home today for 45 minutes... see how that affects the scale tomorrow.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
One week stats
April 24 May 1 Difference
Weight: 139.6 133.4 -6.2
Neck: 13.50 13.25 -0.25
Ribcage: 33.00 31.50 -1.50
Waist: 34.25 32.00 -2.25
Hips: 39.50 38.75 -0.75
R Thigh: 23.75 23.50 -0.25
Okaaaayyyyyy... Inches are kinda hard to believe but last week I took my measurments after my first load day so I KNOW I was a bit bloated. So those big drops aren't surprising. We'll see how it goes with next week's measurments.
Weight: 139.6 133.4 -6.2
Neck: 13.50 13.25 -0.25
Ribcage: 33.00 31.50 -1.50
Waist: 34.25 32.00 -2.25
Hips: 39.50 38.75 -0.75
R Thigh: 23.75 23.50 -0.25
Okaaaayyyyyy... Inches are kinda hard to believe but last week I took my measurments after my first load day so I KNOW I was a bit bloated. So those big drops aren't surprising. We'll see how it goes with next week's measurments.
R1P2D6 - Weekends are the hardest
Yesterday's weight: 134.6
Today's weight: 133.4
Daily -/+: -1.2
TOTAL -/+: -6.2
Down this morning and happy about it!
Today was going great... stayed out of the house so I wouldn't be tempted to stuff my face. Had lots of water and green tea... an orange... then when it came to lunch I chose a lean 100g cut of fish and went home. Got home, seared it up with some salt and pepper and no oil... after eating it realized I can't have tuna! GREAT! I'm hoping it doesn't do too much damage but we'll see tomorrow.
Other than that the day has been great. No other mistakes besides having the tuna. Man, I'm a little upset about it but what can I do?
Last night I did my first detox bath and it was so good!!!! Wanted to do another one tonight, not because I feel like I need it, just because I wanted to, but TOM is here so don't wanna lay around in that. Will wait till next week.
Today's weight: 133.4
Daily -/+: -1.2
TOTAL -/+: -6.2
Down this morning and happy about it!
Today was going great... stayed out of the house so I wouldn't be tempted to stuff my face. Had lots of water and green tea... an orange... then when it came to lunch I chose a lean 100g cut of fish and went home. Got home, seared it up with some salt and pepper and no oil... after eating it realized I can't have tuna! GREAT! I'm hoping it doesn't do too much damage but we'll see tomorrow.
Other than that the day has been great. No other mistakes besides having the tuna. Man, I'm a little upset about it but what can I do?
Last night I did my first detox bath and it was so good!!!! Wanted to do another one tonight, not because I feel like I need it, just because I wanted to, but TOM is here so don't wanna lay around in that. Will wait till next week.
Friday, April 30, 2010
R1P2D5 - CHEATED!
Yesterday's weight: 135.2
Today's weight: 134.6
Daily -/+: -0.6
TOTAL -/+: -5.0
Well sorta cheated. Last night, as the boyfriend ate the rest of my loading-day left over food, I was soooooo craving! I'm happy to say I didn't take one lick of his ice cream or Cheetos! I can't believe it.
But at dinner time, he made a wild rice and chicken soup that smelt so good! I had one spoonful, so like 8 grains of rice, but I still consider that cheating. Some people might not, but I do.
I don't have much weight too lose so I need to stick to the exact protocol. I KNOW THIS!
But I'm still happy with today's weigh-in because TOM is expected this weekend and normally I gain about 3 lbs. but lose it all after TOM. Plus my focus is more on inches/body fat rather than what the scale says. Will be taking measurements tomorrow so hope to see some difference.
Today's weight: 134.6
Daily -/+: -0.6
TOTAL -/+: -5.0
Well sorta cheated. Last night, as the boyfriend ate the rest of my loading-day left over food, I was soooooo craving! I'm happy to say I didn't take one lick of his ice cream or Cheetos! I can't believe it.
But at dinner time, he made a wild rice and chicken soup that smelt so good! I had one spoonful, so like 8 grains of rice, but I still consider that cheating. Some people might not, but I do.
I don't have much weight too lose so I need to stick to the exact protocol. I KNOW THIS!
But I'm still happy with today's weigh-in because TOM is expected this weekend and normally I gain about 3 lbs. but lose it all after TOM. Plus my focus is more on inches/body fat rather than what the scale says. Will be taking measurements tomorrow so hope to see some difference.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
R1P2D4 - Becoming a believer
Yesterday's weight: 136.6
Today's weight: 135.2
Daily -/+: -1.4
TOTAL -/+: -4.4
I had a pretty rough day yesterday so worried about this morning's weigh-in but still doing good. I'm still so skeptical of HCG but it's slowly proving to me that it can work for anyone! Every morning when I jump on the scale I always think to myself that the weight I lost is only water weight, it'll slow down tomorrow... and granted I'm only on day 4 but still... I don't think I held on to 4 lbs. of water weight from Saturday's weigh-in. So could it really be working?
Before I started HCG I did quite a bit research on the product, from medical papers to customer reviews, and the one thing that I kept coming across is that if you're close to goal weight you'll lose a lot less. I'm a little worried about this fact because I fall into that category of being close to goal weight (15 - 20 lbs. away). Well technically, this is MY goal... for my height, I'm suppose to be between 98 lbs. and 112 lbs. but SERIOUSLY?! Come on! I'll be comfortable at 115 or higher.
So since I'm on the "slower" side of HCG, I figure I better do everything in my power to stick to the diet perfectly. So far, I've been perfect with everything - to my knowledge anyway - and hope I can ride it out for 26 more days!
I had a pretty rough day yesterday so worried about this morning's weigh-in but still doing good. I'm still so skeptical of HCG but it's slowly proving to me that it can work for anyone! Every morning when I jump on the scale I always think to myself that the weight I lost is only water weight, it'll slow down tomorrow... and granted I'm only on day 4 but still... I don't think I held on to 4 lbs. of water weight from Saturday's weigh-in. So could it really be working?
Before I started HCG I did quite a bit research on the product, from medical papers to customer reviews, and the one thing that I kept coming across is that if you're close to goal weight you'll lose a lot less. I'm a little worried about this fact because I fall into that category of being close to goal weight (15 - 20 lbs. away). Well technically, this is MY goal... for my height, I'm suppose to be between 98 lbs. and 112 lbs. but SERIOUSLY?! Come on! I'll be comfortable at 115 or higher.
So since I'm on the "slower" side of HCG, I figure I better do everything in my power to stick to the diet perfectly. So far, I've been perfect with everything - to my knowledge anyway - and hope I can ride it out for 26 more days!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
R1P2D3 - Holy Sh*t again!
Yesterday's weight: 139.0
Today's weight: 136.6
Daily -/+: -2.4
TOTAL-/+: -3.00
Is it suppose to be like this? This much weight in a day? I know the first couple days on HCG can be your biggest losses but I'm actually close to goal weight so never thought I'd see numbers like this.
As far the next couple of days, I'm expecting the weight-loss to drop down to 1/4 lbs. a day (from what others have experienced), which I'm okay with. But If I can reach goal weight with the help of HCG that would be amazing! I'm only doing a 30 day plan so don't know what to expect. All I know is I gotta stick to the plan and get the most out of the experience.
So far the days haven't been as bad as I thought they'd be... I'm guessing my "over"load days helped out big time cause I've never eaten that much in a LONG time... but the hunger pangs only creep up once in a while and luckily *knock on wood* I haven't experienced any headaches or light-headedness - is that a word? I think once I get through this first week, it'll be smooth sailing from here.
Today's weight: 136.6
Daily -/+: -2.4
TOTAL-/+: -3.00
Is it suppose to be like this? This much weight in a day? I know the first couple days on HCG can be your biggest losses but I'm actually close to goal weight so never thought I'd see numbers like this.
As far the next couple of days, I'm expecting the weight-loss to drop down to 1/4 lbs. a day (from what others have experienced), which I'm okay with. But If I can reach goal weight with the help of HCG that would be amazing! I'm only doing a 30 day plan so don't know what to expect. All I know is I gotta stick to the plan and get the most out of the experience.
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So far the days haven't been as bad as I thought they'd be... I'm guessing my "over"load days helped out big time cause I've never eaten that much in a LONG time... but the hunger pangs only creep up once in a while and luckily *knock on wood* I haven't experienced any headaches or light-headedness - is that a word? I think once I get through this first week, it'll be smooth sailing from here.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Day 2 recap
Today started out great!
Had a great loss and tons of energy all day long... awesome!
Before I started HCG I was a frequent gym member so for the rest of April, I kept my gym membership but then froze my account till August. Well I still had one personal trainer session left today and what can I say.. I don't recommend workingout while doing P2. I know that's a given, but I couldn't cancel it and I wanted to start the drops ASAP since I have a lot going on this summer - socially. Trips especially. So getting back to my point, I got through the entire workout with my trainer but everything was so sloppy! Form and execution and even my trainer asked what's up. I just told him I was really tired and had no energy today since he wouldn't approve of the HCG diet. Anyway, got home, had a late dinner and I'm ready to crash out... and it's only 8:15!
Well since I knew I had my session today, I upped my protein for lunch and dinner by 50% so hope that doesn't totally screw with the scale. I figured with my 60 minute intense weight/plyo workout plus the 30 minute walk home from the gym, my body really needed a little more cals today.
Can't wait to see what the scale says tomorrow.
Had a great loss and tons of energy all day long... awesome!
Before I started HCG I was a frequent gym member so for the rest of April, I kept my gym membership but then froze my account till August. Well I still had one personal trainer session left today and what can I say.. I don't recommend workingout while doing P2. I know that's a given, but I couldn't cancel it and I wanted to start the drops ASAP since I have a lot going on this summer - socially. Trips especially. So getting back to my point, I got through the entire workout with my trainer but everything was so sloppy! Form and execution and even my trainer asked what's up. I just told him I was really tired and had no energy today since he wouldn't approve of the HCG diet. Anyway, got home, had a late dinner and I'm ready to crash out... and it's only 8:15!
Well since I knew I had my session today, I upped my protein for lunch and dinner by 50% so hope that doesn't totally screw with the scale. I figured with my 60 minute intense weight/plyo workout plus the 30 minute walk home from the gym, my body really needed a little more cals today.
Can't wait to see what the scale says tomorrow.
R1P2D2 - Holy Sh*t!
Yesterday's weight: 142.8
Today's weight: 139.0
Daily -/+: -3.8
Total -/+: -0.6
Down almost 4 lbs. from yesterday? AMAZING!
I realize most of the gain was from sodium/water retention from my load days but never in my year and a half of my lifestyle change have I ever seen a loss that huge! I'm excited but not too excited because I'm still a little skeptical about HCG. I know the testimonies are in the thousands(!) but still... can it really be that good? Only time - and the scale - will tell!
So last night was the hardest part of the day to get through. I was home all night (the boyfriend works at night) and still had some left-over food from the load days and they were so calling my name. But how in the world could I even think of cheating on my first day?! So instead, I ended up drinking over 12 cups of water and tea to kill the hunger pangs yesterday and brushed my teeth at 8:30 at night. So early but it helped!
Before HCG I was in a habit of chewing sugar-free gum after dinner to hold me over and kill my dessert temptations so it was a little hard to handle without it last night.
Will be back to post how today went, just wanted to get that 3.8 lbs. loss out there!
Monday, April 26, 2010
R1P2D1 - Off to a good start
Yesterday's weight: 141.4
Today's weight: 142.8
Today's weight: 142.8
Daily -/+: +1.4
Total -/+: +3.2
Woke up this morning feeling so excited to start the HCG diet!
Started the morning off with two cups of green tea and *knock on wood* hunger pangs haven't kicked in yet. Normally I'm starved by the time I wake up and can't wait to get in my morning smoothie but I'm sure all the loading has paid off.
Yesterday afternoon I spent an hour or so weighing, cooking and packing individual meals for the week. For lunch today I have 100g (raw weight) of grilled chicken breast with a nice spice rub, half a cucumber, and an apple. Dinner I plan on having a scrambled spinach omelet (1 whole egg + 3 egg whites) plus a handful of strawberries. And of course lots of green tea and water too.
Will account my semi-hourly thoughts here:
6:15a - woke up to no hunger thanks to loading up on LOTS of food over the weekend
7:30a - finished off my two cups of green tea
8:00a - took first HCG dose of the day
10:00a - feeling the first pangs of hunger but easily cured with lots of water and green tea
11:00a - second HCG dose
1:30p - lunch was surprisingly filling! Had to throw out my apple cause it was brown
2:00p - third HCG dose
4:30p - ate a new apple since I didn't have one at lunch
5:00p - forth HCG dose
6:00p - hunger really setting in so ate my second serving of fruit for the day: strawberries
7:00p - dinner was good!
8:00p - fifth HCG dose
9:30p - hunger back but taken care of with lots of water
11:00p - sixth and last HCG dose
DAY ONE COMPLETED!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Load Day 2
Yesterday's weight: 139.6
Today's weight: 141.4
Total -/+: +1.8
Not surprised by the gain just because of the sheer amount of food and salt in yesterday's load day.
Sill totally full from yesterday and still feeling junk! Don't think I'll do too good with load day #2 however I do have a dinner party planned at the Cheesecake Factory so that'll help. I think I made the mistake of eating WAY over my calorie limit plus eating a ton of junk food. Maybe I should have focused on keeping the calorie count in range but just filling up on fats? I think I must have eaten 3000+ calories yetserday! Bleeeeehhhhhhhh...
Breakfast: breakfast bowl from Jack in the box + churros
Snack 1: handful of almonds
Lunch: cheese quisidilla + ice cream
Snack 2: macademia nuts
Dinner: chicken picatta + cheesecake
Today's weight: 141.4
Total -/+: +1.8
Not surprised by the gain just because of the sheer amount of food and salt in yesterday's load day.
Sill totally full from yesterday and still feeling junk! Don't think I'll do too good with load day #2 however I do have a dinner party planned at the Cheesecake Factory so that'll help. I think I made the mistake of eating WAY over my calorie limit plus eating a ton of junk food. Maybe I should have focused on keeping the calorie count in range but just filling up on fats? I think I must have eaten 3000+ calories yetserday! Bleeeeehhhhhhhh...
Breakfast: breakfast bowl from Jack in the box + churros
Snack 1: handful of almonds
Lunch: cheese quisidilla + ice cream
Snack 2: macademia nuts
Dinner: chicken picatta + cheesecake
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Load Day 1
Today's weight: 139.6
Probably the best part of the diet (besides the actual weight-loss)! For today and tomorrow I have to eat anything and everything, especially fats... something I can so do. Will stick to healthier fats so think avocado, coconut, almonds, olive oil, salmon, eggs, and tuna but it's not my fault if the occasional fried bacon or buttered whole wheat toast gets thrown in there.
Today wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. For the past year and a half I've changed my lifestyle and learned how to eat proper so downing all this fatty food has made me feel like shit. It's only 5:30pm and I can't imagine eating any more!
Breakfast: 3-egg mushroom omlete with garlic butter and cheddar cheese + toast slathered in butter
Snack 1: Starbucks mocha frappacino
Lunch: ramen w/ fatty pork belly meat + fried gyoza
Snack 2: bag of cheetos + handful of almonds
Dinner: tuna in oil + cheese quasidilla
Snack 3: macadamia nuts + ice cream
Probably the best part of the diet (besides the actual weight-loss)! For today and tomorrow I have to eat anything and everything, especially fats... something I can so do. Will stick to healthier fats so think avocado, coconut, almonds, olive oil, salmon, eggs, and tuna but it's not my fault if the occasional fried bacon or buttered whole wheat toast gets thrown in there.
Today wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. For the past year and a half I've changed my lifestyle and learned how to eat proper so downing all this fatty food has made me feel like shit. It's only 5:30pm and I can't imagine eating any more!
Breakfast: 3-egg mushroom omlete with garlic butter and cheddar cheese + toast slathered in butter
Snack 1: Starbucks mocha frappacino
Lunch: ramen w/ fatty pork belly meat + fried gyoza
Snack 2: bag of cheetos + handful of almonds
Dinner: tuna in oil + cheese quasidilla
Snack 3: macadamia nuts + ice cream
My starting stats and picture
April 24, 2010
Weight: 139.6
Neck: 13.5
Ribcage: 33.0
Waist: 34.25
Hips: 39.5
R Thigh: 23.75
*Although this seems like a reasonable weight to be at, I'm short! At my height and weight, I'm considered overweight. I'm 34% body fat so wanting to lose 20 lbs. is reasonable according to me, my personal trainer and my doctor. And if you don't believe me, check out this fatty picture:
Friday, April 23, 2010
What is the HCG diet?
If you found this blog, I assume you've heard about HCG so I won't explain it here... I don't have the time or patience so get educated here if you don't know what it is.
Since I've already instilled the good habits of proper nutrition and regular exercise, I know this is something I can maintain once the weight comes off. I realize the HCG diet isn't a miracle diet but the friends/testimonies/forums/facebook fans ALL can't be wrong about the results. I'm still skeptical and almost feel like I'm doing the diet to prove it doesn't work... so I have no expectations.
Since I've already instilled the good habits of proper nutrition and regular exercise, I know this is something I can maintain once the weight comes off. I realize the HCG diet isn't a miracle diet but the friends/testimonies/forums/facebook fans ALL can't be wrong about the results. I'm still skeptical and almost feel like I'm doing the diet to prove it doesn't work... so I have no expectations.
No intro needed...
It's just me, trying to lose the last 20 lbs...
I've lost and kept off over 40 lbs. on my own through proper nutrition and exercise but with lack of motivation and lots of frustration over the last several months, I feel this is something I need to do or head back to being a fat-ass!
I've lost and kept off over 40 lbs. on my own through proper nutrition and exercise but with lack of motivation and lots of frustration over the last several months, I feel this is something I need to do or head back to being a fat-ass!
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