November 10, 2007
Weight: 234.2
Loss: 0
Good Morning everyone. No loss overnight, but no worries here. I can't believe I have an average loss of .87 per day! I know it is not anything out of the ordinary among our bunch of losers, but, for me, it is stupendous!!! :). When that scale says 199, you will probably hear me yell! lol. It has been 15 years since I saw below 200 lbs.
I gotta say this: Biz, when I saw your picture at the fair, tears rolled down my face. I could not help myself. I felt such pride for you! You look terrific!!!!. Yours is the first comments I read and your blog was the first I found. I read it in it's entirety, prior to starting this protocol. You encouraged me from the beginning as you and the others do so unselfishly. Now to see you, makes me, TRULY WANT TO GO ON! I think we will have to call Oprah up and have her put us on the Spring Schedule to show the the world!!!!!lol! :D Thanks Biz! Oh, by the way, I had half & half in coffee this am!!! Have a great weekend!
gracegiven2me
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Friday, November 9, 2007
Day 23 VLCD
November 9, 2007
Weight: 234.2
Down 2 pounds
Hello everyone, how I've missed communicating with you all! Could'nt get to my blog as the 1st week of the month is sooooo busy for me. Well I had a bit of a stall, but no worries, still got that downward motion going on. This is my 23rd day and I have lost a total of 20 pounds. Not bad at all! My weight stayed at 232 - 237 for 2 years doing low carb, so it aint liking giving it up!! I have been sneaking a peak at the other blogs when ever I could, so I have been getting the encouragment I needed. I will take some measurements and possibly pictures this weekend, although I don't know if there will be much of a difference to the eye. Yesterday, I went for some pre-screening tests for employment (trying to find a better job) and grabbed an old pair of favorite dress slacks. I zipped them up, and fastened the hook and let go. They fell to the floor! lol. That was very encouraging. I have, like I am sure, most of you, tons of clothes and shoes. Already, I need to put a pile in the yard sale box! I didn't think 20 pounds would show up that much in clothes. I have said it before and it bears repeating, This "Pounds & Inches" deal is great!
Well my eating is the same with the exception, that I don't always get the fruit in or the melba toast. I read the half and half discusions. I love the stuff too and have not been drinking my morning half cup of coffee because it just is not the same without it. I believe we all have something that we do on this protocol that helps to keep us sane. I believe our bodies "see" food by its' fat, protein, carbohydrate, etc. counts. It is my opinion that if Dr. Atkins could have worked with Dr. Simeons, this world would be in a lot better pysical shape! I truly believe that fat when not eaten with sugar or starch, will not turn to fat in the body. I lost so much weight on Atkins and have kept it for a few years now. I would just get tired of living without the carbs I like and stop low-carbing for long periods of time. I experimented with myself in food combinations and some would make me gain quick and others not at all, no matter how much I ate. I am beginning to think after reading the Phase 3 dieters comments day after day that Dr. Atkins' 2 week prep stage and HCG might be a great weightloss combination. If the diencephalon is set at a "weight point" and we are trying to reset it to a lower "weight point", why would green beans versus green spinach make a difference? I know Dr. S. said he didn't appreciate folks changing the "foods allowed list", but, wasn't that more of an "ego" thing? Much research has been done since and clinics have been administering the HCG all along with sucess using other diets. The one I went to for just 2 injections back in the 80's, before the doctor was killed, did not give out a diet plan and folks lost weight. The thing was, they did not follow the tapering off at the end either. I had a friend who lost a ton of weight but gained it all back. She never was hungry and ate very little, but to no avail eventually. Oh, well, I don't know, but will do some experimenting later down the road. For now I will be a good girl until I loose all I need to. Just my thoughts today! Thanks for all the comments. Great Day to all!
gracegiven2me
Weight: 234.2
Down 2 pounds
Hello everyone, how I've missed communicating with you all! Could'nt get to my blog as the 1st week of the month is sooooo busy for me. Well I had a bit of a stall, but no worries, still got that downward motion going on. This is my 23rd day and I have lost a total of 20 pounds. Not bad at all! My weight stayed at 232 - 237 for 2 years doing low carb, so it aint liking giving it up!! I have been sneaking a peak at the other blogs when ever I could, so I have been getting the encouragment I needed. I will take some measurements and possibly pictures this weekend, although I don't know if there will be much of a difference to the eye. Yesterday, I went for some pre-screening tests for employment (trying to find a better job) and grabbed an old pair of favorite dress slacks. I zipped them up, and fastened the hook and let go. They fell to the floor! lol. That was very encouraging. I have, like I am sure, most of you, tons of clothes and shoes. Already, I need to put a pile in the yard sale box! I didn't think 20 pounds would show up that much in clothes. I have said it before and it bears repeating, This "Pounds & Inches" deal is great!
Well my eating is the same with the exception, that I don't always get the fruit in or the melba toast. I read the half and half discusions. I love the stuff too and have not been drinking my morning half cup of coffee because it just is not the same without it. I believe we all have something that we do on this protocol that helps to keep us sane. I believe our bodies "see" food by its' fat, protein, carbohydrate, etc. counts. It is my opinion that if Dr. Atkins could have worked with Dr. Simeons, this world would be in a lot better pysical shape! I truly believe that fat when not eaten with sugar or starch, will not turn to fat in the body. I lost so much weight on Atkins and have kept it for a few years now. I would just get tired of living without the carbs I like and stop low-carbing for long periods of time. I experimented with myself in food combinations and some would make me gain quick and others not at all, no matter how much I ate. I am beginning to think after reading the Phase 3 dieters comments day after day that Dr. Atkins' 2 week prep stage and HCG might be a great weightloss combination. If the diencephalon is set at a "weight point" and we are trying to reset it to a lower "weight point", why would green beans versus green spinach make a difference? I know Dr. S. said he didn't appreciate folks changing the "foods allowed list", but, wasn't that more of an "ego" thing? Much research has been done since and clinics have been administering the HCG all along with sucess using other diets. The one I went to for just 2 injections back in the 80's, before the doctor was killed, did not give out a diet plan and folks lost weight. The thing was, they did not follow the tapering off at the end either. I had a friend who lost a ton of weight but gained it all back. She never was hungry and ate very little, but to no avail eventually. Oh, well, I don't know, but will do some experimenting later down the road. For now I will be a good girl until I loose all I need to. Just my thoughts today! Thanks for all the comments. Great Day to all!
gracegiven2me
Friday, November 2, 2007
Day 16 VLCD
Friday, November 2, 2007
Weight: 236.2
Down: .40
Morning: You know I stayed at this weight for about a year before creeping up to over 250. I guess my body is trying to hang here! lol All you partners in HCG weighltloss Land have gotta send some good vibes down south to me, please:D! I have to admit, I am having visions of steak, squash, eggs, & cheese! Yep, the Phase 3 menu has been calling my name!!! Don't want candy, pie, or cake, just meat and veggies I like. Oh, I do want potatoes, but know better than that! haha. I have about 50 kinfolk coming for Thanksgiving Dinner and I can't even eat the stuff! This will be a real test for me, although I did cook some of my favorites when the brother-in-law was down with the new wife and did not cheat a pinch! I wasn't even getting enough HCG then, so this should be a breeze now that I actually have enough in my system. Everyone brings items and I will be cooking: Turkey with Homemade Cornbread Dressing & Giblet Gravy, Squash Casserole, Original German Chocolate Cake, Pineapple Up-Side Down Cake, Homemade Yeast Rolls, etc. Get the Picture? And these are the items I will be cooking! My mom is absolutely the best southern cook on this plant, hands down!! The rest that are coming are also great cooks. I thought I would freeze all my favorites and have a "Truly Thankful Dinner" when my excess, unwanted, don't like, heavy on my knees, weight is GONE!!! lol. Have a great Day all!!
gracegiven2me
Weight: 236.2
Down: .40
Morning: You know I stayed at this weight for about a year before creeping up to over 250. I guess my body is trying to hang here! lol All you partners in HCG weighltloss Land have gotta send some good vibes down south to me, please:D! I have to admit, I am having visions of steak, squash, eggs, & cheese! Yep, the Phase 3 menu has been calling my name!!! Don't want candy, pie, or cake, just meat and veggies I like. Oh, I do want potatoes, but know better than that! haha. I have about 50 kinfolk coming for Thanksgiving Dinner and I can't even eat the stuff! This will be a real test for me, although I did cook some of my favorites when the brother-in-law was down with the new wife and did not cheat a pinch! I wasn't even getting enough HCG then, so this should be a breeze now that I actually have enough in my system. Everyone brings items and I will be cooking: Turkey with Homemade Cornbread Dressing & Giblet Gravy, Squash Casserole, Original German Chocolate Cake, Pineapple Up-Side Down Cake, Homemade Yeast Rolls, etc. Get the Picture? And these are the items I will be cooking! My mom is absolutely the best southern cook on this plant, hands down!! The rest that are coming are also great cooks. I thought I would freeze all my favorites and have a "Truly Thankful Dinner" when my excess, unwanted, don't like, heavy on my knees, weight is GONE!!! lol. Have a great Day all!!
gracegiven2me
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Day 15 VLCD
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Weight: 236.6
Down: .60
Morning: Love that downward movement.:) . I must say, that I still am not hungry. I ate a ground beef patty that I seasoned with spices and Braggs Amino Acids and a "ceasar" salad (romaine) for supper (that's dinner in the deep south). I have a hard time swallowing down the ACV, and I've tried all the recipes, to no avail. Fresh squeezed lemon juice is the base for my dressings. I've not had time to read the blogs this week and I miss them. Wanted to note here because I keep forgetting....From the start I had these little red spots come up all over. I'm not one to get blemishes, so they really irritated me at first. I was scratching all over. But, finally they didn't itch as much. They still pop out every now and then, but they are not bothersome. Maybe a 'side effect" of the "foreign" hcg in my body? You know, come to think of it, when I was pregnant each time (9), the first few weeks I would breakout all over and itch. I had several miscarriages due to "allergic reactions to the fetus". Oh well, my body finally became immune to it all as I did finally carry 4 full term!! TMI!!!! So much for the history lesson and the autobiography!! Gotta get to the bookkeeping. Have a Great Day!
gracegiven2me
Weight: 236.6
Down: .60
Morning: Love that downward movement.:) . I must say, that I still am not hungry. I ate a ground beef patty that I seasoned with spices and Braggs Amino Acids and a "ceasar" salad (romaine) for supper (that's dinner in the deep south). I have a hard time swallowing down the ACV, and I've tried all the recipes, to no avail. Fresh squeezed lemon juice is the base for my dressings. I've not had time to read the blogs this week and I miss them. Wanted to note here because I keep forgetting....From the start I had these little red spots come up all over. I'm not one to get blemishes, so they really irritated me at first. I was scratching all over. But, finally they didn't itch as much. They still pop out every now and then, but they are not bothersome. Maybe a 'side effect" of the "foreign" hcg in my body? You know, come to think of it, when I was pregnant each time (9), the first few weeks I would breakout all over and itch. I had several miscarriages due to "allergic reactions to the fetus". Oh well, my body finally became immune to it all as I did finally carry 4 full term!! TMI!!!! So much for the history lesson and the autobiography!! Gotta get to the bookkeeping. Have a Great Day!
gracegiven2me
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Day 14 VLCD
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Weight: 237.2
Up: 1 pound
Good Morning all. Well, up we go, where we land nobody knows. And it really doesn't matter cause we gotta go down down down to land!lol That pound is from all that water I drank yesterday. Those 2 pounds I lost left all those empty cells that needed filling up with water, right?.. You know, my clothes are just hanging on me.:) I am already going to have to start going thru the closet and culling. Oh, and I never did get hungry yesterday and not at all today. HCG IS GOOD!!!
gracegiven2me
Weight: 237.2
Up: 1 pound
Good Morning all. Well, up we go, where we land nobody knows. And it really doesn't matter cause we gotta go down down down to land!lol That pound is from all that water I drank yesterday. Those 2 pounds I lost left all those empty cells that needed filling up with water, right?.. You know, my clothes are just hanging on me.:) I am already going to have to start going thru the closet and culling. Oh, and I never did get hungry yesterday and not at all today. HCG IS GOOD!!!
gracegiven2me
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Day 13 VLCD
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Weight: 236.2
Down: 2 pounds
Morning: WOW!!!! 2 pounds!!!! I guess hard labor pays off! lol :) Now is this diet crazy great or what? I took my measurements also and will post them midday. Remember where Dr. S. says that the weight and inches come off about the same? Well, I have lost 18 pounds and about the same in inches!! Like Biz's friend JPS, I too measure everthing left and right. I am recommending this to friends and family and I get the feeling most think I'm a bit quacky, but the stats don't lie. Have a good day! :)
Midday: No hunger whatsoever today. It is amazing how much easier this is when you actually have enough HCG in your system!!
Well here goes the loss this week in inches:
chest .5, waist 1.5, hips .25, neck .75, uparm rt 2.75,uparm lft 2.75,F arm rt .5
F arm lft 1.00,Rt Thigh 1.00,Lft Thigh 1.25,Rt Knee 1.25,Lft Knee1.00,Rt Calf 1.00,Lft Calf 1.00 Total Inches: 17 1/2
Now I have checked this 3 times and still come up with the same measurements. That is a total of 22 inches so far! Like I said above, you can't argue with the stats! I guess that is why my pants and undies are drooping on me.
Evening: I plan on eating skinny soup and a beef patty for supper. Gotta go deliver some food to a sick friend. All have a great evening. Oh yeah, I joined the HCG2 group today.:))
gracegiven2me
Weight: 236.2
Down: 2 pounds
Morning: WOW!!!! 2 pounds!!!! I guess hard labor pays off! lol :) Now is this diet crazy great or what? I took my measurements also and will post them midday. Remember where Dr. S. says that the weight and inches come off about the same? Well, I have lost 18 pounds and about the same in inches!! Like Biz's friend JPS, I too measure everthing left and right. I am recommending this to friends and family and I get the feeling most think I'm a bit quacky, but the stats don't lie. Have a good day! :)
Midday: No hunger whatsoever today. It is amazing how much easier this is when you actually have enough HCG in your system!!
Well here goes the loss this week in inches:
chest .5, waist 1.5, hips .25, neck .75, uparm rt 2.75,uparm lft 2.75,F arm rt .5
F arm lft 1.00,Rt Thigh 1.00,Lft Thigh 1.25,Rt Knee 1.25,Lft Knee1.00,Rt Calf 1.00,Lft Calf 1.00 Total Inches: 17 1/2
Now I have checked this 3 times and still come up with the same measurements. That is a total of 22 inches so far! Like I said above, you can't argue with the stats! I guess that is why my pants and undies are drooping on me.
Evening: I plan on eating skinny soup and a beef patty for supper. Gotta go deliver some food to a sick friend. All have a great evening. Oh yeah, I joined the HCG2 group today.:))
gracegiven2me
Monday, October 29, 2007
Day 10,11,12 VLCD
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Weight: 239.6
Up: .40
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Weight: 238.6
Down: 1
Monday, October 29, 2007
Weight: 238.2
Down: .40
Morning: My weekend was busy. As you can see above, it was and up & down weekend! Saturday, I must tell you, I was so hungry by the time I ate lunch that I thought I would collapse. I went flea-marketing to try and get fresh veggies and went unprepared. I had my fruit but I got so hungry and weak that I did not buy anything. I just left and went searching for salad. BIG LESSON LEARNED. On Sunday, went regular grocery shopping and when I got home and began putting items in the frig, I saw my HCG bottle. It was stil 3/4 full! Now if the 2 ampules were for 40 days total, then 1 ampule should last 20 days. I have had 13 shots so far. Get the picture? I have not been getting nearly enough of HCG daily. No wonder I have been starving!!!!!! There should only be about 7 more doses in that bottle. Theres probably 27 more in there! I could have sworn that I did it right. Gonna check all that out tonight. Hubby gave me 1 cc yesterday which is 200 IU, I think. Anyway, Inever did get crazy hungry yesterday.
Midday: This is my skip day for hcg. I am not hungry yet. Ate a salad (romaine) with grilled chicken breast. I had a strawberry sorbet and that was resreshing ( http://www.hcgrecipes.blogspot.com/ ). Hey what about Biz's success? I get so inspired by the pictures. I show them to everyone! You're a star Biz!!!
Evening: It was a good day, had to work (physically) harder than usual. Maybe I drop more weight than usual! lol.
gracegiven2me
Weight: 239.6
Up: .40
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Weight: 238.6
Down: 1
Monday, October 29, 2007
Weight: 238.2
Down: .40
Morning: My weekend was busy. As you can see above, it was and up & down weekend! Saturday, I must tell you, I was so hungry by the time I ate lunch that I thought I would collapse. I went flea-marketing to try and get fresh veggies and went unprepared. I had my fruit but I got so hungry and weak that I did not buy anything. I just left and went searching for salad. BIG LESSON LEARNED. On Sunday, went regular grocery shopping and when I got home and began putting items in the frig, I saw my HCG bottle. It was stil 3/4 full! Now if the 2 ampules were for 40 days total, then 1 ampule should last 20 days. I have had 13 shots so far. Get the picture? I have not been getting nearly enough of HCG daily. No wonder I have been starving!!!!!! There should only be about 7 more doses in that bottle. Theres probably 27 more in there! I could have sworn that I did it right. Gonna check all that out tonight. Hubby gave me 1 cc yesterday which is 200 IU, I think. Anyway, Inever did get crazy hungry yesterday.
Midday: This is my skip day for hcg. I am not hungry yet. Ate a salad (romaine) with grilled chicken breast. I had a strawberry sorbet and that was resreshing ( http://www.hcgrecipes.blogspot.com/ ). Hey what about Biz's success? I get so inspired by the pictures. I show them to everyone! You're a star Biz!!!
Evening: It was a good day, had to work (physically) harder than usual. Maybe I drop more weight than usual! lol.
gracegiven2me
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