R3M1D4 LDW +2
:( Steak Day....I need to get it together here. I went out Saturday night and had some drinks...okay a few...plus a couple more...so no surprise that I'm creeping up. I wasn't exactly hungry yesterday and did not get near enough calories in me. Today...steak day...tomorrow...back on track!
It's Halloween today! I'm off to the store to pick up a pumpkin or two. Lots of family wants to see the kids dressed up so it will be go, go, go today. Hope everyone is having fun!
Cheers!
CAT
R3M1D1 (-0.6 LDW)
I had a small breakfast to start the day but the start of my day wasn't exactly 'morning'. So an egg in evoo was the best I could do. Then I made some chicken and carrot soup for lunch. I'm hoping this helps my cold. My total calories so far today is ~700. Not sure I will get another 800 in to reach the minimum 1500. I'm thinking of adding in dairy this week and hope for the best. It wasn't a problem the last 2 rounds. This would help me to get my calories in without having to eat a ton of meat (which I don't think I am capable of with this cold).
I'm so irritable and tired which is no fun for my kids :( No help tonight with the kids at the school party either so this should be interesting. I have to do so many of these events alone that I'm starting to seriously dislike all holidays. Blah. This woman needs a break!
Something positive....I should say something positive today to balance out the whine whine....the fall leaves are beautiful. My yard is filled with them which hides the dirt ground all around our house. We didn't seed the yard yet since it was such a rainy summer for us (flash flood type rain). I don't want to rake it up because it makes the yard look so pretty :) They can stay :) I'm having a photographer come to the house some time soon and we'll be doing family photos with those beautiful leaves. I'll also do 'after' shots that I'll share on here!
Cheers!
CAT
Sorry!!! I've been sick and have totally neglected my blog... I ended up doing a total of 33 days on the vlcd with drops and lost a total of 19lbs. I'm currently on day 3 of elimination. Not my best round but I'll take what I can get after a very trying month. What is it with Fall??? I have a problem with this time of year as it seems to be the time that I always lose people :(
On a brighter note....my girl's preschool did their Halloween party today and the kids were...for lack of a better word...ADORABLE!!! I was very tempted to get into the treats (cookies, rice crispy squares, caramel apple slices) but I managed to get by. I had some strawberries, grapes and apple slices (without the caramel!). Tomorrow is the party at my boy's school and then another one Saturday night. Of course, Monday will bring even more temptation into the house. UGH! Can't wait for Tuesday! Maybe I should buy lock boxes for the kids and give them the key!
Hopefully the reintroduction of the wide variety that comes with moving into M will satisfy me enough to deter me. Having a head cold combined with a UTI has definitely helped keep me in check. Both can go away any time...I'm worried I won't be able to get all my calories in tomorrow but I'm not too concerned. I need to go shopping and stock up on all my favorites.
Due to high demand, I'm setting up a new page to provide some sample menus with calorie counts for M1. Keep an eye on the site bar for the link :)
Cheers!
Well that was a long 5 days! R3P2D24 (-14.2), D25 (-14.2), D26 (-14.8), D27 (-15), D28 (-16.2) Current weight: 168.8lbs Yay! I'm finally into the 160s!!! That last pound felt like forever to get off.
I opened a new bottle and I'm pushing through a bit longer. I won't try to predict how long as it can really change from day to day. I think I will just get to a point where I say, "Today's the day!" I woke up yesterday and said to myself that if I was below 170 then I would move into M. I stepped on the scale and it didn't even flicker below 170. Went straight to 170 and said to me...keep going girl! I'm going....I'm going....
Next mini goal is 165. That's only 3.8lbs away. I can do this :)
Cheers!
CAT
R3P2D23 (-12.8) -1.4
Nice! That puts me 7.2lbs away from my goal for this round :) I still have a bit of a headache but I'm not sure if it is because I did an interruption or if it's something else. Taking tylenol to deal with it and so far it doesn't seem to be slowing me down too much. Lunch today will be chicken and onion soup. I'm keeping my water up and that always seems to help with releases and with hunger. I've learned that there are times that I think I'm hungry when I am actually thirsty.
I have to say that this round has been extra hard as we had a loss in the family. I know stress can really get in the way as the release of cortisone just so happens to occupy the same receptors in our brain as hCG does. This can nullify the effect of hCG on the system creating hunger and stalls. I figure I've done well in the face of adversity. Things will be what they are and there is not much we can do about that! I'm focusing on success and know that I will reach my goal. One day at a time.
CAT
R3P2D22 (-11.4)
Restarting vlcd today. I was sitting at about 175lbs for most of my interruption but did a little drop this morning bringing me to 173.6lbs :) We'll see what tomorrow brings. I'm fighting a bug of some sort so hopefully things run smooth. I would like to see 165lbs before I move back into Maintenance but we'll see how the week goes. It's almost supper time and I did up a week of proteins yesterday so no excuses! I'm determined to stay on track and get this done. I plan on taking a big break after this round and coming back for my final round in January or maybe end of December. (Christmas would be a good time to load!) I'm in no rush. No more experiments for me though; I'm sticking to protocol from now on. As much as I like to know and try new things, it has really set me back this round and making it feel like forever to lose. It just isn't worth it. Well, time to eat! Chicken on a bed of Romain lettuce with apple pieces and crumbled melba.
Cheers!
CAT
Day 2 of elimination for my interruption and I'm holding firm at 174 the last 2 days. All good, no extreme hunger or anything. Tom is still here so I'm hoping for a bit more of a drop over the next couple days. We are having turkey dinner tomorrow night so hopefully that doesn't mess with everything too much. I'll keep lunch light (ha! is there a lighter meal to be done?!?). I'm looking forward to wearing one of my new classy outfits to show off my figure. Yes.... I can finally say I have a figure again :)) I'm looking forward to having breakfast this coming week. I never used to do breakfast before all this but now I love it! Scrambled eggs with mushrooms and onions with my grapefruit and stevia....YUM! I think the elimination days are a great time to brainstorm how to approach the first week after P2. I actually have a hard time starting eating full calories again. I find that if I have foods I love in mind I am more into the swing when the time comes. I know I'm only taking a little break here but this is no time to go slack with the rules! The last thing I want to do is regain the 11lbs I just fought so hard to lose.
There will be no more posts until next Wednesday since hubby has Tuesday off too and I'd like to do some more hunting before it gets too cold. He's staying home since the kids have school and I'm going with my cousin. What a man I have! Let's his woman go hunting while he does dishes :) LOL Yah right! I'll come home and there will be pizza boxes and Chinese take out, lol. He does help out around the house lots though <3 I am very thankful for the man I have married and the family we have! I am also thankful for hCG and all the wonderful people I have met since starting this last April. Have a WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
Cheers!
CAT
R3P2D17 (-10) down 0.8
Kind of a double hurray since I hit 175lbs and reached 10lbs lost for this round (so far). I wish I could say that I was dancing around the room with joy but I'm pmsed to the max today. I have been trying to hide from the world so that my negativity doesn't go viral. Lots of deep breathing. Tomorrow I will pick up some spinach and extra lean steak to boost my energy. I hope tom hurries up and gets here so it can go away again. My back is aching and I just want to curl up with a ton of blankets. Unfortunately that is not an option with a family. Hubby is home early though and I'm so grateful that he has taken charge of the monkeys. No going out dancing tonight! Staying in with a good movie and some hot tea to warm my soul. Here's to tomorrow being a better day. I saw a quote today that seems so appropriate for me right now:
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is a little voice at the end of the day that says 'I'll try again tomorrow.' " ~Mary Anne Radmacher
Sweet dreams!
CAT
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