Weight - 189.2
Just as expected, I retained a lot of water from all the fat I ate the day before. I ate really decent yesterday. For dinner, my wife made something called cheesy chicken chowder. It really is delicious and has all good stuff in it. I hate two bowls (medium) of that and a small salad. I had a naval orange about 10:30.
Also, I didn't drink as much water as I should have on Tues. I remedied that yesterday.
So everything added up to not needing a steak day and dropping back within .6 lbs of LDW.
A business client wants to take me to lunch today. I love this diet. I declined because I told him I was on a pretty strict weight loss regimen and I can only eat certain foods when eating out. So, he insisted and didn't care where we ate. So, SASHIMI it is for lunch today! Mass quantities! I am a Conehead for Sushi!
After the first two days on P3, I am learning that this phase is very much about listening to your, and looking at your body. Fat is better than starch and sugar but...still managed in moderation.
My body responded to the day one feeding by looking horrible with water retention in my chest and stomach areas. I was looking really good there the last two weeks. It did not look bloated and flabby. Everything was tightening up nicely and looked good.
Yesterday...even last night, I looked in the mirror and said YUCK! My body responded by kicking it in the areas that would store fat. Learn to read the signs by the way you feel and the way you look.
Today, I woke up and my chest is looking like it has been the last couple of weeks. I am thankful! ...and aware! P3 is a time for awareness and stabilizing. Change in diet needs to be gently added and notes taken of any negative effects. BE AWARE! BE CAREFUL! There's no need to go undoing everything great you've accomplished in P2.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
P3 - Day 2
Weight - 191.2
The weight here is a bit misleading. I had to weigh in about 3 hours earlier than normal due to having to get up really really early for a long drive to an early morning meeting. During VLCD, I would sometimes wake up at around 3AM and weigh in and then wake up at 6 AM and do it again. Sometimes, the drop in weight during that last 3 hours of sleep was amazing.
Having said the above, I'm pretty sure I would have been up some from yesterday. Just not 2.5 lbs.
That omlette my wife made, yesterday morning, was fabulouso! It really held me content throughout the day.
In fact it held me so well, that I think I went too long without eating. I ran out the door and forgot to pack a lunch yesterday. On the way home, I stopped by Publix to pick up some food for lunches and dinner. I picked up a bunch of really good stuff. Had to get some hard salami, but, just got a little to eat with some turkey on romaine heart leafs. I did pick up a bottle of Pinot Noir and thought I'd have a glass with dinner.
For Dinner, the Mrs. was grilling hamburgers. It was ground chuck and I decided to join in sans the bun. I made of a batch of delicious sauteed zucchini, yellow squash, baby bella shrooms, tomatoes, garlic, red onion, butter, and olive oil. Had my first glass of wine while preparing the veggies. For the meal, I ate a heaping portion of the above veggie mix and 1.5 of some pretty good size hamburger patties. On top of that...another glass of wine, and then uno mas. Man, that wine was premo good! For desert, I had still another glass on wine and killed the damn bottle.
The kids decided it would be family movie night. Feeling really good on the vino, I decided to indulge in the air popped pop corn with sea salt and butter. I had a pretty good portion. I wasn't hungry, I just loved the flavor...all that butter and salt.
It ended up being too much of a good thing. I think too much fat too soon in what I ate. I didn't feel sick, I just didn't feel right. Being the first day of P3 felt a bit too free. So, I knew I would have to clean that up quick.
So, today for breakfast, I fixed 3 eqqs, over lightly, with tomato on top. I had a few bites of cottage cheese and half a grapefruit.
I packed a lunch of .5 lbs of boar's head cajun turkey (it's sliced turkey sold in the deli at the supermarket), 1.5 romaine hearts and 2 red delicious apples. Ate half of that around 11:30 and the other half around 3:30 sans the other apple.
I had some really interesting trips to the head today. Needless to say, with what came out and the way I ate today, I feel like I will be back on LDW tomorrow....or pretty close to it. I got the one day pig fest out of the way. Back to eating cleaner...and smart! Just more calories for now!
Not sure what I'm having for dinner yet!
Oh, and the nice deal that I got a verbal commitment on last week....I closed it today! Lovin' 2011 so far!
The weight here is a bit misleading. I had to weigh in about 3 hours earlier than normal due to having to get up really really early for a long drive to an early morning meeting. During VLCD, I would sometimes wake up at around 3AM and weigh in and then wake up at 6 AM and do it again. Sometimes, the drop in weight during that last 3 hours of sleep was amazing.
Having said the above, I'm pretty sure I would have been up some from yesterday. Just not 2.5 lbs.
That omlette my wife made, yesterday morning, was fabulouso! It really held me content throughout the day.
In fact it held me so well, that I think I went too long without eating. I ran out the door and forgot to pack a lunch yesterday. On the way home, I stopped by Publix to pick up some food for lunches and dinner. I picked up a bunch of really good stuff. Had to get some hard salami, but, just got a little to eat with some turkey on romaine heart leafs. I did pick up a bottle of Pinot Noir and thought I'd have a glass with dinner.
For Dinner, the Mrs. was grilling hamburgers. It was ground chuck and I decided to join in sans the bun. I made of a batch of delicious sauteed zucchini, yellow squash, baby bella shrooms, tomatoes, garlic, red onion, butter, and olive oil. Had my first glass of wine while preparing the veggies. For the meal, I ate a heaping portion of the above veggie mix and 1.5 of some pretty good size hamburger patties. On top of that...another glass of wine, and then uno mas. Man, that wine was premo good! For desert, I had still another glass on wine and killed the damn bottle.
The kids decided it would be family movie night. Feeling really good on the vino, I decided to indulge in the air popped pop corn with sea salt and butter. I had a pretty good portion. I wasn't hungry, I just loved the flavor...all that butter and salt.
It ended up being too much of a good thing. I think too much fat too soon in what I ate. I didn't feel sick, I just didn't feel right. Being the first day of P3 felt a bit too free. So, I knew I would have to clean that up quick.
So, today for breakfast, I fixed 3 eqqs, over lightly, with tomato on top. I had a few bites of cottage cheese and half a grapefruit.
I packed a lunch of .5 lbs of boar's head cajun turkey (it's sliced turkey sold in the deli at the supermarket), 1.5 romaine hearts and 2 red delicious apples. Ate half of that around 11:30 and the other half around 3:30 sans the other apple.
I had some really interesting trips to the head today. Needless to say, with what came out and the way I ate today, I feel like I will be back on LDW tomorrow....or pretty close to it. I got the one day pig fest out of the way. Back to eating cleaner...and smart! Just more calories for now!
Not sure what I'm having for dinner yet!
Oh, and the nice deal that I got a verbal commitment on last week....I closed it today! Lovin' 2011 so far!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
P3 - Day 1
Weight - 188.6
Yesterday, I pretty much listened to my body and ate a little something when I was hungry. I kind of did a p2 day but more.
After a successful business presentation, one of my co-workers wanted to stop for a beer. I had 2 - vodka and ice with lemon. It was TGI Friday's. I was really, really, hungry by that time in the day and I had over an hour drive in Orlando traffic in front of me. So, I had them grill me an order of wings with nothing on them...just grilled. I ate about 6 of the 10 they brought out with a few sticks of celery. Those wings were AWESOME! So rich in flavor after eating breasts for so long.
When I got home, my wife my chicken fajitas. I looked at the ingredients in the seasoning. Pretty good except for a tiny bit of sugar and starch. It was less than 2% of the packet of mix, which was small, and I didn't each much, so I gambled on it. She had mixed peppers and onions in so I got some of those as well.
About 11PM, I got really hungry. She had some left over chili in the fridge. She makes a decent recipe from scratch. This had turkey burger in place of hamburger. I don't know the fat content. All the spices are from the spice rack (no package for the seasoning). It did have a few kidney beans and it was the only thing handy to eat at that time. My body wanted some fuel and my brain said a little more protein...so I ate it...about a cup's worth.
Quite pleased I dropped another .6 lbs for what should have been my official last day in p2. Right now, my wife is fixing me a omlette with spinach, onions, and tomatoes in it. I'm really hungry and can't wait!
Yesterday, I pretty much listened to my body and ate a little something when I was hungry. I kind of did a p2 day but more.
After a successful business presentation, one of my co-workers wanted to stop for a beer. I had 2 - vodka and ice with lemon. It was TGI Friday's. I was really, really, hungry by that time in the day and I had over an hour drive in Orlando traffic in front of me. So, I had them grill me an order of wings with nothing on them...just grilled. I ate about 6 of the 10 they brought out with a few sticks of celery. Those wings were AWESOME! So rich in flavor after eating breasts for so long.
When I got home, my wife my chicken fajitas. I looked at the ingredients in the seasoning. Pretty good except for a tiny bit of sugar and starch. It was less than 2% of the packet of mix, which was small, and I didn't each much, so I gambled on it. She had mixed peppers and onions in so I got some of those as well.
About 11PM, I got really hungry. She had some left over chili in the fridge. She makes a decent recipe from scratch. This had turkey burger in place of hamburger. I don't know the fat content. All the spices are from the spice rack (no package for the seasoning). It did have a few kidney beans and it was the only thing handy to eat at that time. My body wanted some fuel and my brain said a little more protein...so I ate it...about a cup's worth.
Quite pleased I dropped another .6 lbs for what should have been my official last day in p2. Right now, my wife is fixing me a omlette with spinach, onions, and tomatoes in it. I'm really hungry and can't wait!
Monday, January 10, 2011
VLCD 45
Weight - 189.2
Crashing through the 190 lb. barrier he goes! I was so amazed and so happy to jump on that scale and see that number. I checked it 3 times to be sure the scale wasn't off. I am in love with me again! Does that sound terrible? I don't mean it like some self-obsessed, idiot. I just mean that I am feeling like a person who was in prison for a few years, locked in by fat, toxins, etc....and...now, I'm out and yes, I am beaming! I haven't truly beamed in a long, long time! Thanks HCG! Thanks HCG'ers that I've met who have encouraged and informed.
You can experience this same joy! If you're on the fence and reading this blog, give HCG a whirl. As you can see from reading, I wasn't the most disciplined and I still managed to get off almost 30lbs from Thanksgiving to today. Go pick up 2 - 15 lb. weights and carry them around for a little while. You don't think your body will freak with energy and enthusiasm from not having to lug that crap around all the time! You will feel free!
No injection today. As of tomorrow morning, it will have been 72 hours since the last injection. I officially start P3. Oh how I long for some cashews, olives (I can finally have a martini), eggs, a little sausage here and there for breakfast, some pork chops and sauerkraut (I eat them maybe once a year but...I am craving them). The only starch I really have a desire for is I would love a slice of pizza. But, since I can eat so much more in P3, both in food choices and calories, I can hold off for 3 more weeks for the pizza. I really want a big 'ol non-pitted, green olive. Man o' man! Good food is on the way!
Crashing through the 190 lb. barrier he goes! I was so amazed and so happy to jump on that scale and see that number. I checked it 3 times to be sure the scale wasn't off. I am in love with me again! Does that sound terrible? I don't mean it like some self-obsessed, idiot. I just mean that I am feeling like a person who was in prison for a few years, locked in by fat, toxins, etc....and...now, I'm out and yes, I am beaming! I haven't truly beamed in a long, long time! Thanks HCG! Thanks HCG'ers that I've met who have encouraged and informed.
You can experience this same joy! If you're on the fence and reading this blog, give HCG a whirl. As you can see from reading, I wasn't the most disciplined and I still managed to get off almost 30lbs from Thanksgiving to today. Go pick up 2 - 15 lb. weights and carry them around for a little while. You don't think your body will freak with energy and enthusiasm from not having to lug that crap around all the time! You will feel free!
No injection today. As of tomorrow morning, it will have been 72 hours since the last injection. I officially start P3. Oh how I long for some cashews, olives (I can finally have a martini), eggs, a little sausage here and there for breakfast, some pork chops and sauerkraut (I eat them maybe once a year but...I am craving them). The only starch I really have a desire for is I would love a slice of pizza. But, since I can eat so much more in P3, both in food choices and calories, I can hold off for 3 more weeks for the pizza. I really want a big 'ol non-pitted, green olive. Man o' man! Good food is on the way!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
VLCD 44
Weight - 190.4
This subject came up on one of the HCG forums and and also in a conversation I had with a co-worker. The subject is...just how is HCG collected in large quantity. I've always pictured a hen-house type set up, where pregnant women sit in stalls, are fed gallons of water, and sit there for an 8 hour shift (watching TV, reading magazines) and pee at will. A troft under the stall catches all the HCG laden pee and funnels it down to a large container, where it is then piped into the labs for processing. Seems logical!
I had my math all screwed up on my number of injections based on messing up my dates and day descriptions in this blog. I was off by 3 days. So, now that I've fixed the day (as in VLCD day) and dates, let's see how many injections I've done.
Today is VLCD 44 and I've had 5 skip days (counting today). That's 39 injections. Add the two in from the loading days and that makes 41. I was going add a few more injections until I reached 185, however, I'm pretty sure I have this weight thing under control and can drop the 5lbs by working out and continuing to eat better.
So, that's it. LIW is 190.4 and today is day one of 3 on vlcd with no injections.
The reason I am comfortable with this...I went shopping last night. I decided to try on size
34 pants. I thought they would be tight but they fit perfectly. It's been 10-12 years since I've fit into size 34 waist pants. Now, to get some shirts that don't feel like I'm wearing a tent.
I had my math all screwed up on my number of injections based on messing up my dates and day descriptions in this blog. I was off by 3 days. So, now that I've fixed the day (as in VLCD day) and dates, let's see how many injections I've done.
Today is VLCD 44 and I've had 5 skip days (counting today). That's 39 injections. Add the two in from the loading days and that makes 41. I was going add a few more injections until I reached 185, however, I'm pretty sure I have this weight thing under control and can drop the 5lbs by working out and continuing to eat better.
So, that's it. LIW is 190.4 and today is day one of 3 on vlcd with no injections.
The reason I am comfortable with this...I went shopping last night. I decided to try on size
34 pants. I thought they would be tight but they fit perfectly. It's been 10-12 years since I've fit into size 34 waist pants. Now, to get some shirts that don't feel like I'm wearing a tent.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
VLCD 40 - 43
Weight -
VLCD 40 - 191.8
VLCD 41 - 191.4
VLCD 42 - 191.4
VLCD 43 - 191.2
Well, the body is getting kind of stubborn right now. I sure would love to have one of those 1+ lb. day losses.
My goal was to get down to 185 but I am going to be happy with 190 for now. I think once I crash 190, I'm going to stop injections and work into P3. 190 looks really good on me and I think I can get the extra fat off through more conventional means. I want to see how everything looks after P3/P4. Then, if I still think I need to lose 15 lbs, I'll do another short round about the beginning of March.
I haven't been on in a few days because this has been a busy week at work. It's been a hell of a good week professionally for me. I started off the new year with a new attitude. I really feel like the "old me" is back. Thanks HCG! I'm in sales and January is a month that you really want to start out strong with some wins (new customers) and meet or get ahead of your sales goals (aka quotas), otherwise you are playing catch-up and that's no fun. I had a really nice December (sales wise) and that is usually a slow month and I only worked 2 weeks. Usually, I would hold those sales over until January but...the comp. plan is subject to change and I decided to go ahead and get all I could under my old plan. Well, week 1 of the new year brought me a commitment that should have me well ahead of plan (haven't received 2011 goals yet) to start the year. That's good because: a. I didn't sand-bag (a sales term for holding signed business until a more advantageous time) any December deals, and b. January can be a really tough month for signing business. Most companies are trying to close out the previous year so they typically don't take on a change of vendors/partners until after that's completed. So, the phone call I received from a potential client, that said he was ready to move forward, got one of the biggest leaps out of my chair and series of fist pumps that I've ever given.
New year, new body, new attitude! I'm digging 2011 already!
The last two plus weeks, I played a ton of golf. This week, it was mostly work. It's beautiful here in FL today. I'm playing today and tomorrow. I'm hoping the extra bit of exercise will pay off in crashing the 190 mark this weekend. Cross your fingers and say a prayer for me! GRIN! I am ready to be over P2. So ready!
VLCD 40 - 191.8
VLCD 41 - 191.4
VLCD 42 - 191.4
VLCD 43 - 191.2
Well, the body is getting kind of stubborn right now. I sure would love to have one of those 1+ lb. day losses.
My goal was to get down to 185 but I am going to be happy with 190 for now. I think once I crash 190, I'm going to stop injections and work into P3. 190 looks really good on me and I think I can get the extra fat off through more conventional means. I want to see how everything looks after P3/P4. Then, if I still think I need to lose 15 lbs, I'll do another short round about the beginning of March.
I haven't been on in a few days because this has been a busy week at work. It's been a hell of a good week professionally for me. I started off the new year with a new attitude. I really feel like the "old me" is back. Thanks HCG! I'm in sales and January is a month that you really want to start out strong with some wins (new customers) and meet or get ahead of your sales goals (aka quotas), otherwise you are playing catch-up and that's no fun. I had a really nice December (sales wise) and that is usually a slow month and I only worked 2 weeks. Usually, I would hold those sales over until January but...the comp. plan is subject to change and I decided to go ahead and get all I could under my old plan. Well, week 1 of the new year brought me a commitment that should have me well ahead of plan (haven't received 2011 goals yet) to start the year. That's good because: a. I didn't sand-bag (a sales term for holding signed business until a more advantageous time) any December deals, and b. January can be a really tough month for signing business. Most companies are trying to close out the previous year so they typically don't take on a change of vendors/partners until after that's completed. So, the phone call I received from a potential client, that said he was ready to move forward, got one of the biggest leaps out of my chair and series of fist pumps that I've ever given.
New year, new body, new attitude! I'm digging 2011 already!
The last two plus weeks, I played a ton of golf. This week, it was mostly work. It's beautiful here in FL today. I'm playing today and tomorrow. I'm hoping the extra bit of exercise will pay off in crashing the 190 mark this weekend. Cross your fingers and say a prayer for me! GRIN! I am ready to be over P2. So ready!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
VLCD 39
Weight - 192.0
Injection skip day today and already (around 2PM) I am a little more hungry than usual so I think I will increase my dosage to 150 tomorrow. The hunger is faint but gnawing! I'm sure it's going to get a bit tougher in the evening so I might eat a little more today.
Only down .2 lbs but....I have that watery, gushie feeling in my stomach and really was surprised I didn't release more today. I am guessing tomorrow will be a nice loss.
If you don't have a George Foreman grill, get one. Those grills are fabulous! My chicken and meat never tasted so good. The key is to get it hot first (a green light will come on). Then, with that top and bottom heat pressing down, it seals in the moisture and flavor and presses out excess grease. What a good buy!
Did I blog about this yesterday? Don't know but no time now to go check.... I'm going to probably go over on injections a few beyond 40. I am determined to get this 7 lbs off. I have 6 more injections left after today's skip. I MIGHT be able to lose 7 lbs in the next 7 days...but, I bet I need to go over 3-4.
I'm getting excited thinking about the upcoming P3. I was munching on that great chicken breast today thinking....I wish I could eat 6oz. of this vs. 3.5 . Not too much longer now!
I was telling a friend how great I felt of late. She asked me if she thought it was the HCG or the weight loss. I think it's the weight loss! I can't imagine the HCG gives you a buzz. I'm on a really great natural buzz of late. Feels GOOD!
Injection skip day today and already (around 2PM) I am a little more hungry than usual so I think I will increase my dosage to 150 tomorrow. The hunger is faint but gnawing! I'm sure it's going to get a bit tougher in the evening so I might eat a little more today.
Only down .2 lbs but....I have that watery, gushie feeling in my stomach and really was surprised I didn't release more today. I am guessing tomorrow will be a nice loss.
If you don't have a George Foreman grill, get one. Those grills are fabulous! My chicken and meat never tasted so good. The key is to get it hot first (a green light will come on). Then, with that top and bottom heat pressing down, it seals in the moisture and flavor and presses out excess grease. What a good buy!
Did I blog about this yesterday? Don't know but no time now to go check.... I'm going to probably go over on injections a few beyond 40. I am determined to get this 7 lbs off. I have 6 more injections left after today's skip. I MIGHT be able to lose 7 lbs in the next 7 days...but, I bet I need to go over 3-4.
I'm getting excited thinking about the upcoming P3. I was munching on that great chicken breast today thinking....I wish I could eat 6oz. of this vs. 3.5 . Not too much longer now!
I was telling a friend how great I felt of late. She asked me if she thought it was the HCG or the weight loss. I think it's the weight loss! I can't imagine the HCG gives you a buzz. I'm on a really great natural buzz of late. Feels GOOD!
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