This round has been a total bust. Partially my fault (cheating) and I think, perhaps, some faulty HCG. It's just felt different this last round. I think I am going to call it a day for now and move on to P3 for a bit.
I also have been working out very hard and I may have sabotaged myself in doing that. Too much exercise and not enough calories.
Yesterday I was so hungry, I went to Wendys and got a chicken sandwich. I didn't eat the bun, but it was still bad.
I think that I will do P3 and do more strength training. Start R4 with a clean slate. I have lost inches this round and am down to a comfortable size 12. So I really have only 2 sizes left for my goal. I'm going to try on those size 8's and see how far I need to go. I also think I need to let my skin catch up.
I just very bummed. I know I won't reach my goal now. 100lbs or a size 8 by 4th of July. No way I will lose 38lbs by then.
Today it is raining, and the weather maps show no end in sight anytime soon. I will work out on my elliptical machine and do some weights. I need to focus on my core too.
I need to get my head back in the game too. I let my organization go to pot.
WELL, I decided to try on some clothes. I got into some size 10s. hot diggity damn. I definitely have lost some inches this round. wooohooo! Renewed enthusiasm.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
HCG Diet round 3 Phase 2 Day 21
This round has been an entire bust.I have fallen off the wagon several times. I'm not sure what is different about this round. Me or the HCG. I'm still not sleeping well either. I really believe that it's time to get a new mattress
I was feeling great yesterday and went to the beach. I relaxed, got some sun. I took along my shrimp, apple and cucumber.
BUT....I was so hungry on the way home, that I got a cheeseburger and french fries from Mcdonalds. I don't have a clue why. I am beating myself up. Thinking about why I did that. I have no clue.
In hindsight, I was feeling a little lonely this weekend. Even though I had a me day and bought some clothes and did for myself, my "friends" were gathering for the holiday weekend and I really felt left out.
On top of that, I feel that my son (who is away in tech school for the Air Force) is neglecting me and my needs to know how he is. Or maybe I feel like he is unconcerned about how I am doing.
I even took a laxative to try to flush things out. I believe that if I could have made myself throw up, I would have.
I have one, maybe two more doses of the injections, I will finish those and then move on to the drops. I just hope they are real and that they work.
I really need to get back on the ball and get with the program. This morning I am going to hit the trails and get my walk on. Headed to the big park to run the hill and do some strength training too.
My goal for the day, 15 times up and down the big hill. Maybe do some metal detecting too!
Maybe I'm working out too much. I think that I am going to start keeping track of my body fat. Maybe I'm displacing fat with muscle. My clothes are getting bigger.
All I know is that the scale is not moving in the right direction. Today, I am up 5 lbs....really. Impossible, because I didn't eat 17.500 calories. So I'm hoping that it is water.
So my goals for the day
15 times up and down the hill
lemon water
shakes only
tonight.....sleep (even if I have to take my sleeping pill)
I was feeling great yesterday and went to the beach. I relaxed, got some sun. I took along my shrimp, apple and cucumber.
BUT....I was so hungry on the way home, that I got a cheeseburger and french fries from Mcdonalds. I don't have a clue why. I am beating myself up. Thinking about why I did that. I have no clue.
In hindsight, I was feeling a little lonely this weekend. Even though I had a me day and bought some clothes and did for myself, my "friends" were gathering for the holiday weekend and I really felt left out.
On top of that, I feel that my son (who is away in tech school for the Air Force) is neglecting me and my needs to know how he is. Or maybe I feel like he is unconcerned about how I am doing.
I even took a laxative to try to flush things out. I believe that if I could have made myself throw up, I would have.
I have one, maybe two more doses of the injections, I will finish those and then move on to the drops. I just hope they are real and that they work.
I really need to get back on the ball and get with the program. This morning I am going to hit the trails and get my walk on. Headed to the big park to run the hill and do some strength training too.
My goal for the day, 15 times up and down the big hill. Maybe do some metal detecting too!
Maybe I'm working out too much. I think that I am going to start keeping track of my body fat. Maybe I'm displacing fat with muscle. My clothes are getting bigger.
All I know is that the scale is not moving in the right direction. Today, I am up 5 lbs....really. Impossible, because I didn't eat 17.500 calories. So I'm hoping that it is water.
So my goals for the day
15 times up and down the hill
lemon water
shakes only
tonight.....sleep (even if I have to take my sleeping pill)
Sunday, May 27, 2012
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 20
I'm a little bummed this morning. I can't believe this 21 day round is almost over and I have only lost 12lbs. A far cry from my past rounds.
I am going to hit the beach today and try to do some introspective thinking. Clear my head and regroup.
I have packed my shrimp, cucumber and apple, along with 3 bottles of water.
I'm taking my writing journal with me. Jot some things down.
On a good note, yesterday afternoon I decided to go to the mall. Mall shopping the the past few (well, more than a few) have not been fun. I always felt like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Going into a store where there was really nothing there for me.
I've done okay with interim jeans, but needed some new tops. It was really very overwhelming. There are so many choices now. I really did have to hold myself back. I am still losing, so I didn't want to go overboard. I ended up buying 6 shirts and a pair of shorts. Not too shabby.
I also hit the MAC cosmetic store. I have a birthmark on my right eyelid. It's called a mongolian spot. Dark blue-green, like a bruise. I've tried everything to cover it.
I basically got a mini makeup makeover by Ivan. He was wonderful and was able to find something that would do the trick. He also showed me how to shape my eyebrows with pencil. I have struggle with this all my life too. I have 70's eyebrows. Over tweezing and thin. I don't even tweeze anymore. They just are the way they are. What a difference decent eyebrows make on my look.
Now I just have to practice this at home. But I felt like a queen for a brief time while I sat in that chair. I ended up buying $70 worth of stuff, but felt better when I left. I really do need to take more time for me!
Todays weight~~~190....grrrrrrrrr
Todays Menu
Lunch: Shrimp, cucumber and apple
Dinner: Steak and stirfried cabbage.
I am going to hit the beach today and try to do some introspective thinking. Clear my head and regroup.
I have packed my shrimp, cucumber and apple, along with 3 bottles of water.
I'm taking my writing journal with me. Jot some things down.
On a good note, yesterday afternoon I decided to go to the mall. Mall shopping the the past few (well, more than a few) have not been fun. I always felt like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. Going into a store where there was really nothing there for me.
I've done okay with interim jeans, but needed some new tops. It was really very overwhelming. There are so many choices now. I really did have to hold myself back. I am still losing, so I didn't want to go overboard. I ended up buying 6 shirts and a pair of shorts. Not too shabby.
I also hit the MAC cosmetic store. I have a birthmark on my right eyelid. It's called a mongolian spot. Dark blue-green, like a bruise. I've tried everything to cover it.
I basically got a mini makeup makeover by Ivan. He was wonderful and was able to find something that would do the trick. He also showed me how to shape my eyebrows with pencil. I have struggle with this all my life too. I have 70's eyebrows. Over tweezing and thin. I don't even tweeze anymore. They just are the way they are. What a difference decent eyebrows make on my look.
Now I just have to practice this at home. But I felt like a queen for a brief time while I sat in that chair. I ended up buying $70 worth of stuff, but felt better when I left. I really do need to take more time for me!
Todays weight~~~190....grrrrrrrrr
Todays Menu
Lunch: Shrimp, cucumber and apple
Dinner: Steak and stirfried cabbage.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 19
It's 7am and a beautiful Saturday morning. I'm tempted to hit the beach today, although I know I have lots of work to do around the house. My lawnmower is on the fritz, so I need to see what's up with that and try to fix it. With all the rain lately, my yard is looking like a swamp.
I should probably get out and walk first and get that out of the way. Maybe I'll fix the lawnmower then walk, then come home and mow the yard.
Decisions, Decisions
I really need to get a grip on my sleeping. It's very bad. I think I need a new mattress, or maybe I need to put a piece of plywood underneath my mattress. It really sucks. Not sure when I had a really good nights sleep last.
Todays Weight~~~191 grrrrr wtf is going on
I swear that it's days like this that I just want to go liquid. I just might do that this weekend. F it
Menu
I should probably get out and walk first and get that out of the way. Maybe I'll fix the lawnmower then walk, then come home and mow the yard.
Decisions, Decisions
I really need to get a grip on my sleeping. It's very bad. I think I need a new mattress, or maybe I need to put a piece of plywood underneath my mattress. It really sucks. Not sure when I had a really good nights sleep last.
Todays Weight~~~191 grrrrr wtf is going on
I swear that it's days like this that I just want to go liquid. I just might do that this weekend. F it
Menu
Friday, May 25, 2012
Cantaloupe and Water Weight
I am going to do a little experiment. I have read about the benefits of cantaloupe to reduce water retention.
I want to see if I can eat a little cantaloupe every night before bed and see if it helps. I know that it is just water. I'm not doing it to lose weight, but rather for assisting in flushing out fat and toxins.
Here is why cantaloupe works:
Cantaloupe is also known as musk melon or water. This is an excellent nutrient-packed fruit but it has very low amounts of calories.
Cantaloupe helps the body excrete excess sodium thereby reducing water weight.
I will let you know how this works out!
I want to see if I can eat a little cantaloupe every night before bed and see if it helps. I know that it is just water. I'm not doing it to lose weight, but rather for assisting in flushing out fat and toxins.
Here is why cantaloupe works:
Cantaloupe is also known as musk melon or water. This is an excellent nutrient-packed fruit but it has very low amounts of calories.
Cantaloupe helps the body excrete excess sodium thereby reducing water weight.
I will let you know how this works out!
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 18
Good morning. The rain is finally gone. For now. I'm orgoing my walk this morning. My hip and hamstring were giving me trouble yesterday. Time to give it a bit of a rest. It will be housework this morning before my diet doctors appointment.
It's Memorial Day weekend and I want to have my chores done so that I can enjoy it. Then off to work this afternoon.
I still need to finish gathering "stuff" for my yard sale. I'll be having that it a couple of weeks.
I'm trying very hard to stay POP, but I seem to keep slipping. This round feels different. I'm not sure if the HCG is not good. There have been days where I was naseaus after taking it. I'll bring that up to the doctor today.
I would really like to continue with the rx injections, however, my budget is really not able to handle it. I purchased some rx drops. I'm a little worried about them and how they will work. But alot of folks on my pages and forums use them with great success. I just hope that the ones I purchased are not fakes, there are so many out there. And then there's the issue of 3 times a day, nothing to eat or drink 15min before or after. I just hope that I can keep up with that.
Either way, I need to really get my mind back in the game. I am not gaining, but seems I am not losing as well this round.
On to the scale.......todays weight~~~
Menu
Lunch: roast beef lettuce wraps with roasted radishes (going to try these for the first time)
Snack: strawberries
Dinner: Shrimp and spinach
Snack: Cantaloupe
It's Memorial Day weekend and I want to have my chores done so that I can enjoy it. Then off to work this afternoon.
I still need to finish gathering "stuff" for my yard sale. I'll be having that it a couple of weeks.
I'm trying very hard to stay POP, but I seem to keep slipping. This round feels different. I'm not sure if the HCG is not good. There have been days where I was naseaus after taking it. I'll bring that up to the doctor today.
I would really like to continue with the rx injections, however, my budget is really not able to handle it. I purchased some rx drops. I'm a little worried about them and how they will work. But alot of folks on my pages and forums use them with great success. I just hope that the ones I purchased are not fakes, there are so many out there. And then there's the issue of 3 times a day, nothing to eat or drink 15min before or after. I just hope that I can keep up with that.
Either way, I need to really get my mind back in the game. I am not gaining, but seems I am not losing as well this round.
On to the scale.......todays weight~~~
Menu
Lunch: roast beef lettuce wraps with roasted radishes (going to try these for the first time)
Snack: strawberries
Dinner: Shrimp and spinach
Snack: Cantaloupe
Thursday, May 24, 2012
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 17
Well it's day 17. I'm not real happy about my losses this round. I know that it is suppose to slow down the closer you get to your goal weight, but I feel that I still have about 35 lbs to lose. I was stuck at stuck just at 190. Maybe an old set point. But I want to say good-bye to them.
I can't discount the fact that I did go off protocal this round.....3 TIMES...Aaack.
I must say, that I was rockin' some size 12 jeans yesterday. That means, only 2 sizes away from my goal size. I don't care how much I weigh. If I can wear a size 8. Hot diggity.
I'm heading out for another soggy walk. Then to the Sprint store because my cell phone is acting very wonky.
Todays weight is 189.9 Yippee. No more 190's
So I have said goodbye to
the
250's
240's
230's
220's
210's
200's
190's
Now THAT's something to be proud of.
Today's Menu
Work out (walked until it poured then did my elliptical machine)
Shake
Lunch: roast beef lettuce wraps
Dinner: shrimp and roasted asparagus
Cantaloupe (feel like I have some water retention
I can't discount the fact that I did go off protocal this round.....3 TIMES...Aaack.
I must say, that I was rockin' some size 12 jeans yesterday. That means, only 2 sizes away from my goal size. I don't care how much I weigh. If I can wear a size 8. Hot diggity.
I'm heading out for another soggy walk. Then to the Sprint store because my cell phone is acting very wonky.
Todays weight is 189.9 Yippee. No more 190's
So I have said goodbye to
the
250's
240's
230's
220's
210's
200's
190's
Now THAT's something to be proud of.
Today's Menu
Work out (walked until it poured then did my elliptical machine)
Shake
Lunch: roast beef lettuce wraps
Dinner: shrimp and roasted asparagus
Cantaloupe (feel like I have some water retention
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Getting My Head Back In The Game
This past 4 days I have fallen off the wagon and am trying desperately to get back on. Saturday's luau, Sundays Celebration of life and yesterday, I went on a ride-a-long with our Venom Unit.
It was a long 10 hour day. Driving all over the county, responding to snake and spider calls. Didn't drink because I never new when I would have access to a bathroom. At lunch with the guys at the station. Chicken and apple salad sandwich. (should've left off the bun...mad at myself) 8 more hours of running around and didn't get home until almost 8pm. Drove through the chicken place. Grilled chicken and a sweet potatoe. I was starving.
What I learned. Take my lunch and snacks with me.
I'm truely afraid to get on the scale this morning. 192 grrrrr up. My own damn fault. Noone to blame but myself.
But on a good note, I was rockin' me some size 12 jeans...and they fit good. Wooohoo!
It's raining and has been since just after I got home last night. This morning it will be an indoor workout on the elliptical machine.
I need to go to Michaels this morning, we'll see how the weather holds up.
Got through my walk without ran. 5.67 miles. It was hard not to jog, but I know that I can't in order for my hip to heal. Made it to Michaels. I needed to hit he grocery store for a few things, but ran out of time. Tomorrow.
Menu for the Day
Walk
Lunch: Shake
Snack: strawberries
Dinner: chicken and roasted brussel sprouts
Snack: Apple
It was a long 10 hour day. Driving all over the county, responding to snake and spider calls. Didn't drink because I never new when I would have access to a bathroom. At lunch with the guys at the station. Chicken and apple salad sandwich. (should've left off the bun...mad at myself) 8 more hours of running around and didn't get home until almost 8pm. Drove through the chicken place. Grilled chicken and a sweet potatoe. I was starving.
What I learned. Take my lunch and snacks with me.
I'm truely afraid to get on the scale this morning. 192 grrrrr up. My own damn fault. Noone to blame but myself.
But on a good note, I was rockin' me some size 12 jeans...and they fit good. Wooohoo!
It's raining and has been since just after I got home last night. This morning it will be an indoor workout on the elliptical machine.
I need to go to Michaels this morning, we'll see how the weather holds up.
Got through my walk without ran. 5.67 miles. It was hard not to jog, but I know that I can't in order for my hip to heal. Made it to Michaels. I needed to hit he grocery store for a few things, but ran out of time. Tomorrow.
Menu for the Day
Walk
Lunch: Shake
Snack: strawberries
Dinner: chicken and roasted brussel sprouts
Snack: Apple
Monday, May 21, 2012
Oops..I did it again
Well, It's confession time. This weekend was a total bust. I had my Luau on Saturday (I slipped). And yesterday attended a celebration of life for my friend Marlene who passed away on mothers day. yesterday would have been her birthday. We gathered in Key Largo at Gilberts Resort and Marina. I was very bad. I was hungry and couldn't resist the conch fritters. Then I had a 1/3 rack of ribs. I didn't eat the french fries, but did eat the coleslaw. Lot's of salt I'm sure. I drank unsweetened ice tea and water. I was craving something frozen or an ice cold beer. I did resist that.
On top of that, while I did walk about a 10, 000 steps shopping on Saturday, I didn't do any formal exercise this weekend.
Terrified of what the scale will say after my weekend off the wagon. sigh. But I am back on protocal this morning. Super strict.
Here we go~~~~190.9 actually down 3 from yesterday morning. I'm very surprised. However, it's takes 2 days for your body to own the cheat. Tomorrow will tell the tale.
This morning I really need to get my yard mowed in lieu of my daily walk. I also have some laundry and house cleaning to take care of. My stomach is grumbling (from the conch fritters I'm sure, so I'm staying close to home this am)
I work from 230p to 1030p today and then I am riding along tomorrow with out Venom 1 unit. It should be a blast and I'm hoping to round up some snakes, gators and tegu lizards (really looking forward to that). Downside, I know my eating will be off tomorrow.
Menu for the day
Shake
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On top of that, while I did walk about a 10, 000 steps shopping on Saturday, I didn't do any formal exercise this weekend.
Terrified of what the scale will say after my weekend off the wagon. sigh. But I am back on protocal this morning. Super strict.
Here we go~~~~190.9 actually down 3 from yesterday morning. I'm very surprised. However, it's takes 2 days for your body to own the cheat. Tomorrow will tell the tale.
This morning I really need to get my yard mowed in lieu of my daily walk. I also have some laundry and house cleaning to take care of. My stomach is grumbling (from the conch fritters I'm sure, so I'm staying close to home this am)
I work from 230p to 1030p today and then I am riding along tomorrow with out Venom 1 unit. It should be a blast and I'm hoping to round up some snakes, gators and tegu lizards (really looking forward to that). Downside, I know my eating will be off tomorrow.
Menu for the day
Shake
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 13
Good Morning. It's confession time. I went to my Luau last night. I have to say (and I'm sorry that I didn't tae a photo of myself) that I looked good...Really good.
I took my sparkling water with me. Looked around the table and figured out what I could eat. There were ribs, hot dogs and hamburgers. I chose the hamburger patty, added a couple of slices of tomatoe, no veggie tray, I ad a spoonful of fruit salad and a deviled egg. I was doing okay until they brought the key lime pie out. So I caved and had a slice. Oh well.
Am I mad at myself, yes. But I will just move on.
But something happened yesterday that I want to share.
I had to say goodbye to someone I have been friends with for many, many, many years. She has stood by me...even at my heaviest. Been there through all of my yo-yo dieting. We had a super tight close knit relationship.
Good-by Lane Bryant~~~~~~~~~~bwahahahaha.
Went shopping there today..out of habit.....realized that nothing in there fits me anymore. I'm NOT sad to see her go.
I took a new photo yesterday and look at the difference
I took my sparkling water with me. Looked around the table and figured out what I could eat. There were ribs, hot dogs and hamburgers. I chose the hamburger patty, added a couple of slices of tomatoe, no veggie tray, I ad a spoonful of fruit salad and a deviled egg. I was doing okay until they brought the key lime pie out. So I caved and had a slice. Oh well.
Am I mad at myself, yes. But I will just move on.
But something happened yesterday that I want to share.
I had to say goodbye to someone I have been friends with for many, many, many years. She has stood by me...even at my heaviest. Been there through all of my yo-yo dieting. We had a super tight close knit relationship.
Good-by Lane Bryant~~~~~~~~~~bwahahahaha.
Went shopping there today..out of habit.....realized that nothing in there fits me anymore. I'm NOT sad to see her go.
I took a new photo yesterday and look at the difference
Even I am shocked at the difference.
My friend who hosted the party last night looked at me and he said "Tammi, you look great, I mean vavavoom great" I haven't seen him since before my weightoss journey began. I couldn't wipe the grin off my face. Later he told me that someone at the luau asked "Who's that beautiful woman in the orange dress?" It was me.
It's been a long time since I have felt the way I did last night.
So, I cheated. Taht sucks. But I actually felt beautiful last night.
Today I have a Celebration of Life gathering for my friend Marlene who passed away on Mother's Day. Today would have been her birthday.
I'm going to do things different today. I will eat before I go and not have anything while I'm down there. It's just very hard to sit at a great seafood place (mostly battered and fried) and not have anything. But I will try to be stronger today. That's all I can do.
This morning I may mow the yard before heading down to the Keys at noon.
Menu
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 12
Good morning. I slept longer than I thought. But only with a little help from some sleep aids. I have lots to do today. I am attending a Luau Barbecue this afternoon. And I need some tropical attire.
I will hit the store early to look for something. There are other errands to run also.
I have to mentally prepare myself for today. There will be many temptations. I will need to choose my food wisely. We are so trained to associate social gatherings with food. I will take along my pelligrino water to put in my "red cup" and stay close to the veggie and fruit tray. I really don't need to eat crap to enjoy myself and have a good time.
The food ~~~fun association must be broken! And I will need to keep reminding myself that if I indulge.......I, and I alone will pay for it. I've worked too darn hard to get where I am to sacrifice myself and all my hard work.
I will admit that last night, when I got home from work, I had to have a few slices of roast beef. I was starving. I had eaten my dinner at work at 5pm. I got home at 11. I was truely hungry. My fault, I forgot to pack my fruit. I think that the protein was a better "before bed" snack.
My workout will take a back seat today. My hip needs a rest anyway. But if I have time after errands, I will try to get my yard mowed before the Luau.
So back to the Stats
Weight today~~~~
Menu for the day
I'll have a protein shake before noon to keep the hunger at bay and will snack on water veggies throughout the day in order to save up my calories for later.
I will hit the store early to look for something. There are other errands to run also.
I have to mentally prepare myself for today. There will be many temptations. I will need to choose my food wisely. We are so trained to associate social gatherings with food. I will take along my pelligrino water to put in my "red cup" and stay close to the veggie and fruit tray. I really don't need to eat crap to enjoy myself and have a good time.
The food ~~~fun association must be broken! And I will need to keep reminding myself that if I indulge.......I, and I alone will pay for it. I've worked too darn hard to get where I am to sacrifice myself and all my hard work.
I will admit that last night, when I got home from work, I had to have a few slices of roast beef. I was starving. I had eaten my dinner at work at 5pm. I got home at 11. I was truely hungry. My fault, I forgot to pack my fruit. I think that the protein was a better "before bed" snack.
My workout will take a back seat today. My hip needs a rest anyway. But if I have time after errands, I will try to get my yard mowed before the Luau.
So back to the Stats
Weight today~~~~
Menu for the day
I'll have a protein shake before noon to keep the hunger at bay and will snack on water veggies throughout the day in order to save up my calories for later.
Friday, May 18, 2012
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 11
Up early again. Phone rang at 5am for overtime. I didn't take it. ?So another night of little sleep...grrrr.
I am heading out early to walk. I have an appointment to "get my hair did" at 10:30.
I found out the results of my MRI. Appears I have bone bruising on both the head of the femur, and the ischial tuberosity (basically the cbone at the bottom of your pelvis). I also have a hamstring tear and a obturator externus muscle tear (that's the muscle that attaches at the spot where both bones are bruised) The doctor says no jogging, or jumping for 6 weeks. Walk, swim or bike ride. And I was just getting into my "wogs".
On a good note, there was no tear of the tendons or rotator cuff and no tumors. So, overall, I'm happy.
The weather is not so nce this morning. But I'm going to get out there anyway.
Todays weight (which could possibly be up because I had sushi WITH SOY SAUCE...aaack
Todays Menu
Walk
Shake
Lunch: shrimp and roasted brussel sprouts
Snack: Frozen Strawberries
Dinner Steak and onion fajita on shredded angel hair cabbage with salsa
I am heading out early to walk. I have an appointment to "get my hair did" at 10:30.
I found out the results of my MRI. Appears I have bone bruising on both the head of the femur, and the ischial tuberosity (basically the cbone at the bottom of your pelvis). I also have a hamstring tear and a obturator externus muscle tear (that's the muscle that attaches at the spot where both bones are bruised) The doctor says no jogging, or jumping for 6 weeks. Walk, swim or bike ride. And I was just getting into my "wogs".
On a good note, there was no tear of the tendons or rotator cuff and no tumors. So, overall, I'm happy.
The weather is not so nce this morning. But I'm going to get out there anyway.
Todays weight (which could possibly be up because I had sushi WITH SOY SAUCE...aaack
Todays Menu
Walk
Shake
Lunch: shrimp and roasted brussel sprouts
Snack: Frozen Strawberries
Dinner Steak and onion fajita on shredded angel hair cabbage with salsa
Thursday, May 17, 2012
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 10
Good rainy soggy morning to you. I am up early to work a day shift. After work, I have my follow up appointment with the orthopedic to discuss the MRI of my hip. Fingers and toes crossed that everything checks out okay.
No workout today unless I do it this evening. After the doctors, I need to find something tropical looking to wear to my Luau on Saturday.
Even though I have a lot of workout equipment at home, I am contemplating joining a gym. But I don't want a womans gym or large chain. Years ago (25) when I was in very good shape and hit the gym 4-5 days a week for 3 hour sessions, I went to a grunt gym. You know where are the guys are so full of themselves that they don't bother you and when they do, it's only to help you with your form. Porky's Gym down the road is like that. And we get a Fire Department Discount. There's a free pass available that I think I might just use. I'll have to check it out next week.
Today's weight 191 so I'm up .4
Menu
Lunch: Beef patty and cucumber salad
Dinner: veggie sushi
No workout today unless I do it this evening. After the doctors, I need to find something tropical looking to wear to my Luau on Saturday.
Even though I have a lot of workout equipment at home, I am contemplating joining a gym. But I don't want a womans gym or large chain. Years ago (25) when I was in very good shape and hit the gym 4-5 days a week for 3 hour sessions, I went to a grunt gym. You know where are the guys are so full of themselves that they don't bother you and when they do, it's only to help you with your form. Porky's Gym down the road is like that. And we get a Fire Department Discount. There's a free pass available that I think I might just use. I'll have to check it out next week.
Today's weight 191 so I'm up .4
Menu
Lunch: Beef patty and cucumber salad
Dinner: veggie sushi
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 9
Good morning, I am emotionally drained from saying goodbye to my friend one last time. It was a very difficult evening. The saving grace, know that she is no longer in pain. This morning is her Mass service, so I need to suck it up and be strong again today. This was a 4 year struggle for her. She left me a cd with, what had become her favorite songs. I got home and played it. Cried all over again.
RIP My Friend~~You've touched so many lives. God has a Super-Angel now.
2/11/12 at Gilberts
On May20th, which would have been Marlenes birthday, we will head to her favorite hangout, Gilberts, and celebrate her life.
I am going to try to get a walk this morning. It has been raining and everything is wet. But I need to clear my head this morning and prepare emotionally for the day ahead. After the service, I have to work. It's going to be a long day.
Let's see what the scale says: 190.6 that's a .9lb loss for a total of 65.4 I'll take it!
Todays Menu
Walk
Shake
Lunch: Roast beef wrapped scallions, super green salad w strawberry vinegarette
Dinner: meatloaf, cucumber onion salad
Snack: apple
HCG diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 8
Good Morning...and I really mean that. I jumped on the scale and lost a whopping 3.1 lbs.
Total loss this round (in 8 days) is 9.2lbs. (that is with the 4 day setpoint stall)
Total loss to date 64.5 (in 71 vlcd days) That's an average of .91lbs per day
My weight. 191.5...I just can't believe it. I am 1.6lbs away from saying goodbye to the 190's.
I'm so motivated that I am going to go "walk the hill" at the park. There is a park near me with this hill. It's long and sloping on one side and then it drops about a 60 degree angle. My goal is to take that 10 times. And to run up the steep side. We'll see what happens.
More somber plans this evening. My friend passed away on Mothers day, so I will be attending her visitation services. Bittersweet day.
Menu for the day
Breakfast: yogurt w strawberries
Workout
Shake
Lunch: Sauteed shrimp with shredded cabbage
Dinner: Well.....dinner was late because of the viewing, so I just had a few slices of roast beef and 1/4 cantaloupe. (yes, I know, not on protocal)
We'll see what the scale says in the morning.
Total loss this round (in 8 days) is 9.2lbs. (that is with the 4 day setpoint stall)
Total loss to date 64.5 (in 71 vlcd days) That's an average of .91lbs per day
My weight. 191.5...I just can't believe it. I am 1.6lbs away from saying goodbye to the 190's.
More somber plans this evening. My friend passed away on Mothers day, so I will be attending her visitation services. Bittersweet day.
Menu for the day
Breakfast: yogurt w strawberries
Workout
Shake
Lunch: Sauteed shrimp with shredded cabbage
Dinner: Well.....dinner was late because of the viewing, so I just had a few slices of roast beef and 1/4 cantaloupe. (yes, I know, not on protocal)
We'll see what the scale says in the morning.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Supplements While on HCG
I see a lot of questions being asked about what types of supplements everyone takes. There are alot of trains of thought on them. My physician told me to continue to take whatever supplements that I was taking prior to the onset of the diet.
Here is what I take every day (along with my prescribed medications)
Metformin (for diabetes, I will add that my dosage has been cut in half since I began HCG and my A1C is almost within a nondiabetic range. I am hoping to be taken off the medication permanently)
Synthroid (for my hypothyroidism)
Ristoril (this is an Rx slep aid an taken only as needed)
HCG injections
Multivitamin
Biotin (for hair and skin)
CLA-A supplement that has been promoted as an aid to weight loss and muscle building and as a deterrent to heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Protein Shake-protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals
L-Caritine-L-carnitine allows the body to burn more fat, save more glycogen, and ultimately boost stamina and endurance. By providing more fat to the muscles, carnitine makes accessible an otherwise unavailable energy source.
Probiotics_for stomach and intestinal health as well as antioxidant values
Fish Oil - acts to lower the levels of cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoproteins) in the blood
Glucose control otherwise known as chromium- help the body process carbohydrates and fats.
Glutamine-for muscle sparing
Here is what I take every day (along with my prescribed medications)
Metformin (for diabetes, I will add that my dosage has been cut in half since I began HCG and my A1C is almost within a nondiabetic range. I am hoping to be taken off the medication permanently)
Synthroid (for my hypothyroidism)
Ristoril (this is an Rx slep aid an taken only as needed)
HCG injections
Multivitamin
Biotin (for hair and skin)
CLA-A supplement that has been promoted as an aid to weight loss and muscle building and as a deterrent to heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Protein Shake-protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals
L-Caritine-L-carnitine allows the body to burn more fat, save more glycogen, and ultimately boost stamina and endurance. By providing more fat to the muscles, carnitine makes accessible an otherwise unavailable energy source.
Probiotics_for stomach and intestinal health as well as antioxidant values
Fish Oil - acts to lower the levels of cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoproteins) in the blood
Glucose control otherwise known as chromium- help the body process carbohydrates and fats.
Glutamine-for muscle sparing
HCG Round 3 Phase 2 Day 7
Up early for the second half of my mandatory county physical. Driving downtown is not good.
Still reeling from yesterdays news about Marlene. I did come home from the beach to find the most beautiful basket of flowers that my son sent me for mothers day.
Todays loss~~~ 1.7lbs yay. back on the downward trend. 6.1 so far this round. Slower than the last two, but hopefully with the set point broken, I will start losing more.
I have no idea what the menu for the day is......it's too early. Be Back Later for an update.
I also want to touch on what supplements that I personally take while on the hcg diet.
Menu for the day
Shake
Lunch: Eggwhite omelet with spinach and cherry tonmatoes
Dinner: Steak and onion fajita over shredded angel hair cabbage
Still reeling from yesterdays news about Marlene. I did come home from the beach to find the most beautiful basket of flowers that my son sent me for mothers day.
Todays loss~~~ 1.7lbs yay. back on the downward trend. 6.1 so far this round. Slower than the last two, but hopefully with the set point broken, I will start losing more.
I have no idea what the menu for the day is......it's too early. Be Back Later for an update.
I also want to touch on what supplements that I personally take while on the hcg diet.
Menu for the day
Shake
Lunch: Eggwhite omelet with spinach and cherry tonmatoes
Dinner: Steak and onion fajita over shredded angel hair cabbage
It's Mothers Day
To all my other friends.
Here's to sleepless nights and boo boo kisses. To your cooking, sewing, cleaning, dishwashing, laundering and teaching skills.
To your chauffering and chaperoning.
To your sacrifices...from your body, your mind, your spirit and your pocket book.
But mostly~~
To your undying devotion and unconditional love for your children.
MOM'S are the real superheroes
and Motherhood is THE HARDEST JOB YOU'LL EVER LOVE
But it is a bittersweet day for me. I just got word that my dear friend Marlene passed away this morning. She lost her valiant fight with cancer. Sadly, she was diagnosed 2 weeks after she retired. She has fought a very brave fight. I'm going to catch some butterflies and release them at the beach today. God truely has gained a Super-Angel.
With that being said.......I will have a me day today. Both of my children are gone. So it will be bittersweet today. But I will celebrate myself.
My plans are to hit the beach with a good book.
The beach was great. I got some nice color and brought bck some great memories of my kids. I went to the same beach that I would always take them. The sound of all the children playing was music to my ears. I also watched some awesome kite boarding. I think that will be on my bucket list.
Todays weight~~~196.3 down .7 and I have hopefully broken my set point.
Menu
Lunch: Cucumber, Roast beef wrapped scallions and strawberries
Dinner: Shrimp, cabbage soup and a few tomatos
Saturday, May 12, 2012
HCG Diet Round 3 Phase 2 Day 5
Good Saturday Morning to you all. I didn't sleep very well last night. Not sure the reason. I was certainly tired. Perhaps it's the stress of wondering what the results of my MRI are. The tech was asking an awful lot of questions. I probably won't get the results until Monday or Tuesday.
I had a very busy day yesterday and didn't even sit down to relax until 8:30pm.
I went yesterday to the Goodwill to buy some more "interim jeans" I really need to pull out the old sewing machine and alter a bunch of clothes. I also found some cute summer dresses at another store. I can't even believe that I am buying summer dresses. I haven't worn one in years. I was very excited. I still need to go find something tropical to wear to my Luau next weekend. (which will be a diet nightmare) Maybe I will do that today.
Still feeling good and full of energy
As far as the weightloss goes, I seem to be stuck at an old set point. 197...Can''t get under it for the life of me. I will not do a stall breaker....the thought of 6 apples in a day makes me want to erp.
Let's see what the scale has to say today!
Weight
Menu
I had a very busy day yesterday and didn't even sit down to relax until 8:30pm.
I went yesterday to the Goodwill to buy some more "interim jeans" I really need to pull out the old sewing machine and alter a bunch of clothes. I also found some cute summer dresses at another store. I can't even believe that I am buying summer dresses. I haven't worn one in years. I was very excited. I still need to go find something tropical to wear to my Luau next weekend. (which will be a diet nightmare) Maybe I will do that today.
Still feeling good and full of energy
As far as the weightloss goes, I seem to be stuck at an old set point. 197...Can''t get under it for the life of me. I will not do a stall breaker....the thought of 6 apples in a day makes me want to erp.
Let's see what the scale has to say today!
Weight
Menu
Friday, May 11, 2012
Round 3 Phase 2 Day 4
Good morning. I am exhausted after my double shift and expected more sleep last night. Oh well. Today is a busy errand day.
I will start my day with a walk or wog as I call it. I'm going to attempt to knock out my to-do list today, so that the rest of my 3 day weekend is mine.
I need to get a package out to my son in the military. I will make him some protein brownies this morning to send along with the package.
It's mothers day weekend and I my kids are all gone. I think that I will make sure I take care of me this weekend. Pamper myself. Maybe hit the beach. (I'm a little more comfortable in a bathing suit anymore!
I have to have an MRI late this afternoon for a recurring hip problem. We're just trying to rule out anything major going on.
Todays weight~~197 (again)
Menu
Walk
Shake
Lunch: roast beef and strawberry salad on supergreens
Dinner: Shrimp and grapefruit.
Yes...my menu sucked today. I didn't eat dinner until 830pm so I didn't really want to eat much. Just maked sure that I got my protein in.
I will start my day with a walk or wog as I call it. I'm going to attempt to knock out my to-do list today, so that the rest of my 3 day weekend is mine.
I need to get a package out to my son in the military. I will make him some protein brownies this morning to send along with the package.
It's mothers day weekend and I my kids are all gone. I think that I will make sure I take care of me this weekend. Pamper myself. Maybe hit the beach. (I'm a little more comfortable in a bathing suit anymore!
I have to have an MRI late this afternoon for a recurring hip problem. We're just trying to rule out anything major going on.
Todays weight~~197 (again)
Menu
Walk
Shake
Lunch: roast beef and strawberry salad on supergreens
Dinner: Shrimp and grapefruit.
Yes...my menu sucked today. I didn't eat dinner until 830pm so I didn't really want to eat much. Just maked sure that I got my protein in.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Round 3 Phase 2 Day 3
Good early morning Today I work a double shift. 630am until 1030pm. Prepped alll my food yesterday and have it packed up. It's gonna be a lonnnng day. Especially working on only 5 1/2 hours of sleep. Ugh. The payoff, a long weekend.
Todays weight
Todays Menu
Snack: orange
Lunch: Steak Fajita Salad
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Chicken and Cabbage
Snack: Cucumber
Shake at some point
Todays weight
Todays Menu
Snack: orange
Lunch: Steak Fajita Salad
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Chicken and Cabbage
Snack: Cucumber
Shake at some point
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Correction Days Are Not the Morning After Pill
I belong to several HCG support group pages. I have noticed an alarming trend among HCGers. The process of using "Correction Days" as a "morning after pill".
Correction days are meant to be used when you have unexplained stalls or gains while doing the HCG diet.
In phase 2, the "stallbreakers" are used to re-jumpstart weight loss when you have stayed the same weight for more than 4 days, despite following the diet to a t. It is not to be used when your weight fluctuates or when you go off protocal or CHEAT.
In phase 3, the "correction days" are to be used when you go above 2lbs over your LDW (last day weight). For unexplained reasons. The key word is unexplained.
The trend I am seeing is people not sticking to protocal, gaining weight and then doing correction days, over and over again.
I've also seen folks plan a cheat day, and plan a correction day right behind it. I am reading things like,
"I was bad last night, going to do a correction day today" without even seeing the results of the "bad choices" It's frustrating to see the abuse of the correction days.
I have never done a correction day. In any of my rounds or phases. Even when I gained 12 lbs on my mini-vacation. I just came back, got POP and dropped the weight in 4 days.
You need to find out why you are not saying on protocal in the first place. You are losing 2-3 days of losses for every day you cheat. Be honest with yourself about why you have stalled and why you have gained. If you have gone off protocal, get back on it and see if that works before you do you decide to do a correction day.
The process of cheating and correcting is destructive and confusing to your body. More than that, it creates complacency in your mind. You begin to believe that you can cheat then do a correction day, no harm, no foul.
Challenge yourself to stick to the program. The only one cheating hurts is yourself. You have to change your way of thinking or the minute you go into Phase 4, you are going to gain the weight back.
Just think before you do.................
Correction days are meant to be used when you have unexplained stalls or gains while doing the HCG diet.
In phase 2, the "stallbreakers" are used to re-jumpstart weight loss when you have stayed the same weight for more than 4 days, despite following the diet to a t. It is not to be used when your weight fluctuates or when you go off protocal or CHEAT.
In phase 3, the "correction days" are to be used when you go above 2lbs over your LDW (last day weight). For unexplained reasons. The key word is unexplained.
The trend I am seeing is people not sticking to protocal, gaining weight and then doing correction days, over and over again.
I've also seen folks plan a cheat day, and plan a correction day right behind it. I am reading things like,
"I was bad last night, going to do a correction day today" without even seeing the results of the "bad choices" It's frustrating to see the abuse of the correction days.
I have never done a correction day. In any of my rounds or phases. Even when I gained 12 lbs on my mini-vacation. I just came back, got POP and dropped the weight in 4 days.
You need to find out why you are not saying on protocal in the first place. You are losing 2-3 days of losses for every day you cheat. Be honest with yourself about why you have stalled and why you have gained. If you have gone off protocal, get back on it and see if that works before you do you decide to do a correction day.
The process of cheating and correcting is destructive and confusing to your body. More than that, it creates complacency in your mind. You begin to believe that you can cheat then do a correction day, no harm, no foul.
Challenge yourself to stick to the program. The only one cheating hurts is yourself. You have to change your way of thinking or the minute you go into Phase 4, you are going to gain the weight back.
Just think before you do.................
Round 3 Phase 2 Day 2
Well....very early good morning. I was exhausted yesterday, got caught in a horrible rain storm driving home from my class. I went to bed very early. So here I am. Up at 4am. I can get some things done in the house this morning and when the sun comes up, go for my walk. I'm sure this early morning will catch up with me around 8 tonight while I'm at work. Then I have a double shift tomorrow.
Weight Stats for today~~~
Menu
Weight Stats for today~~~
Menu
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Round 3 Phase 2 Day 1
The releasing has begun.
Down 2.5lbs this morning. Almost down the load weight. Sitting here sipping on a protein shake. I have to teach a class today and wont get lunch until around noon.
Todays menu
Breakfast: shake
Lunch: chicken breast and salad
Snack
Dinner
May or may not get a workout in today. Depends on what time I get home.
Down 2.5lbs this morning. Almost down the load weight. Sitting here sipping on a protein shake. I have to teach a class today and wont get lunch until around noon.
Todays menu
Breakfast: shake
Lunch: chicken breast and salad
Snack
Dinner
May or may not get a workout in today. Depends on what time I get home.
Monday, May 7, 2012
Here we go!
Well. It's Day 0 of Round 3 Phase 2.
Starting weight for this round. 200.7
Goal 21lbs in 21 days, by May 28th,
Today is my job related annual physical. I'm still beat from yesterdays mud run. I won't be working out today. I really need to give my hamstring a rest. Tomorrow I teach, so no workout again. I'll resume my walks on Wednesday. Then I work a double shift on Thursday. Then my long weekend. Yipee!
Menu for the day
snack: apple
Lunch: shake
snack: grapefruit
dinner: shrimp and asparagus
Starting weight for this round. 200.7
Goal 21lbs in 21 days, by May 28th,
Today is my job related annual physical. I'm still beat from yesterdays mud run. I won't be working out today. I really need to give my hamstring a rest. Tomorrow I teach, so no workout again. I'll resume my walks on Wednesday. Then I work a double shift on Thursday. Then my long weekend. Yipee!
Menu for the day
snack: apple
Lunch: shake
snack: grapefruit
dinner: shrimp and asparagus
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Loading Day 2
Good Morning. My first load day didn't go so well. I had a busy day and jusdt wasn't into eating.
Breakfast sausage and cream cheese pancakes (trying to get rid of P3 foods in the house)
Ate a few fried chicken wings
Ordered Chinese food for dinner (but only ate half)
Not the best load day. Today I have the mud run, so it'll be a light energy filled breakfast and afterward I will fill up on greasey, cheesey goodness.
It's 5am. I didn't sleep very well. Too excited for this morning. Sitting here warming up my hamstring. It's still a little sore. I'm ready to rock this run.
I'm hoping to get some pictures to post later.
this photo was after we had been hosed down!
Breakfast sausage and cream cheese pancakes (trying to get rid of P3 foods in the house)
Ate a few fried chicken wings
Ordered Chinese food for dinner (but only ate half)
Not the best load day. Today I have the mud run, so it'll be a light energy filled breakfast and afterward I will fill up on greasey, cheesey goodness.
It's 5am. I didn't sleep very well. Too excited for this morning. Sitting here warming up my hamstring. It's still a little sore. I'm ready to rock this run.
I'm hoping to get some pictures to post later.
I DID IT!
this photo was after we had been hosed down!
My Crew-Pre Race
I conquerred the mud run. I didn't place, but I finished and that was my goal. My poor hamstring though. I am sittig on a pillow of ice as we speak. And I am exhausted. It was a blast and I will definitely do it again next year. I am challenging myself.
I stopped on the way home and got a bacon cheeseburger and some onion rings from Burger King along with an oreo pie. Unfortunately, that and a protein shake very early this am is all I've eaten today. Not a very good load. I have some leftover chinese I will try to choke down after a while. We'll see what happens tomorrow. I have to be up early again for my physical. Which is really going to throw off day one of VLCD.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Here We Go
Today is day 1 of my load for the next round. First injection down. and I just chowed down some breakfast sausage. I will pay for it later, I'm sure.
Again, I am hoping to lose another 21lbs on this next round if I just stick with the 21 day round. I recieved my hcg drops in the mail, so if I am still losing weight at day 21, I will continue with the drops. My goal weight is 160 (or a size 8, whichever comes first).,.....my goal date is July 4th. That gives me 58 days to lose 37lbs or 3 jean sizes. I think I can do this.
I went out last night and drank pelligrino and had tuna sashimi with cucumber and seaweed. I could have fudged since I was loading today, but I didn't.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do today. Should I get in one more jog or just relax and hit the beach. hmmm...what to do,, what to do.
Tomorrow I need to be up early for the Mud Run. The orthopedic said I can do it, but it's gonna hurt. I'm okay with that. I just need to finish the race.
Working on some jewelry today too.
Have a great day everyone.
Again, I am hoping to lose another 21lbs on this next round if I just stick with the 21 day round. I recieved my hcg drops in the mail, so if I am still losing weight at day 21, I will continue with the drops. My goal weight is 160 (or a size 8, whichever comes first).,.....my goal date is July 4th. That gives me 58 days to lose 37lbs or 3 jean sizes. I think I can do this.
I went out last night and drank pelligrino and had tuna sashimi with cucumber and seaweed. I could have fudged since I was loading today, but I didn't.
I'm not sure what I'm going to do today. Should I get in one more jog or just relax and hit the beach. hmmm...what to do,, what to do.
Tomorrow I need to be up early for the Mud Run. The orthopedic said I can do it, but it's gonna hurt. I'm okay with that. I just need to finish the race.
Working on some jewelry today too.
Have a great day everyone.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Then end of a Phase
Good morning, today is the last day of phase 3 on round 2. Tomorrow I begin loading for Round 3. I'm so looking forward to it. Not the loading, but Phase 2 again.
Today I will be going shopping and perhaps pre-cooking some foods. This round, I am going to stay super POP, except for my shakes. I am also going to use "water veggies" in between meals.
I know that keeping the calorie burning furnace fired up is very important.
I cant believe that I'm saying this, but I really don't feel like eating much anymore.
This morning I am going to the orthopedic doctor for my little hamstring injury. I'm hoping that it is just a pull and not something more serious. It actually feels better this morning. I intend on going for a walk after the doctors appointment.
I need to mix up my HCG injections for tomorrows load. I hope I get this right, it'll be the first time I mix this myself. Yikes!
I reieved my HCG drops in the mail yesterday. So when the injections are done, I will continue on those. I will make the decision whether to do a long round or more short rounds, depending on how well I am losing. I would really like to be bathing suit ready by July 4th. My Independence Day!
Today I will be going shopping and perhaps pre-cooking some foods. This round, I am going to stay super POP, except for my shakes. I am also going to use "water veggies" in between meals.
I know that keeping the calorie burning furnace fired up is very important.
I cant believe that I'm saying this, but I really don't feel like eating much anymore.
This morning I am going to the orthopedic doctor for my little hamstring injury. I'm hoping that it is just a pull and not something more serious. It actually feels better this morning. I intend on going for a walk after the doctors appointment.
I need to mix up my HCG injections for tomorrows load. I hope I get this right, it'll be the first time I mix this myself. Yikes!
I reieved my HCG drops in the mail yesterday. So when the injections are done, I will continue on those. I will make the decision whether to do a long round or more short rounds, depending on how well I am losing. I would really like to be bathing suit ready by July 4th. My Independence Day!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Round 2 Phase 3 Day 23
Well, as of today, only 2 more P3 days. Saturday I start loading for Round 3. It's later in the day and I forgot to weigh this morning. Yesterday, I injured my left hamstring while working in the yard. I was replanting a small palm tree and when I went to pull it out of the ground, I felt something rip. A familiar feeling. I detached my right hamstring back in 1997. This isn't as bad, but still painful. I spent the rest of yesterday nursing it, epsom salt soak, anti-inflamatories, compression wrap and a pillow of ice. It was still very sore this morning. I was scheduled for a 16 hour shift, but cut it short as sitting is bothersome.
I'm more worried about my mud run this Sunday. I have been training hard for it. Go figure, I don't get hurt training, but working in the yard.
I will continue to nurse it until sunday. The Mud Run will not go on without me, even if I have to walk it instead.
Here are some of my challenges I will face.
I am very excited about participating. AND I WIL FINISH!
Menu
Lunch Shrimp salad with spinach, cucumber, avocado,
Dinner: pork chops and asparagus
Snack: gouda cheese
I'm more worried about my mud run this Sunday. I have been training hard for it. Go figure, I don't get hurt training, but working in the yard.
I will continue to nurse it until sunday. The Mud Run will not go on without me, even if I have to walk it instead.
Here are some of my challenges I will face.
I am very excited about participating. AND I WIL FINISH!
Menu
Lunch Shrimp salad with spinach, cucumber, avocado,
Dinner: pork chops and asparagus
Snack: gouda cheese
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Round 2 Phase 3 Day 21
Today is 21 days of P3 on my second round. I'm up 1.2 today. I'm not very worried about it. I have been training hard and building muscle. I've done this for many reasons.
1) I'm training for a5k Mud Run thiscoming weekend.
2) Toning up and building some muscle for general health
3) more muscle burns more calories.
I'm very sore this morning from a rigorous workout, so I know that there is some inflamation which causes water retention.
I will admit that I wish I had lost weight on P3. I know that I have reached an old set point in my weight. I remember being stuck at this weight for a long time in the past.
I really am chomping at the bit to get back to P2. I have about 40lbs I would like to lose. I'm hoping to get another 21 off on the next short round.
I have a busy 2 weeks coming up. And my schedule will be really wonky. Just hope that it doesn't affect my weight loss.
I have a doctors appointment this morning with the HCG doctor. I'm still within 2 lbs of lidw, so I'm not worried about that. I will be working out after the doctors appointment. It's supposed to rain again, so it willl most likely be an indoor workout. Then off to work at 2:30.
Menu~~
1) I'm training for a5k Mud Run thiscoming weekend.
2) Toning up and building some muscle for general health
3) more muscle burns more calories.
I'm very sore this morning from a rigorous workout, so I know that there is some inflamation which causes water retention.
I will admit that I wish I had lost weight on P3. I know that I have reached an old set point in my weight. I remember being stuck at this weight for a long time in the past.
I really am chomping at the bit to get back to P2. I have about 40lbs I would like to lose. I'm hoping to get another 21 off on the next short round.
I have a busy 2 weeks coming up. And my schedule will be really wonky. Just hope that it doesn't affect my weight loss.
I have a doctors appointment this morning with the HCG doctor. I'm still within 2 lbs of lidw, so I'm not worried about that. I will be working out after the doctors appointment. It's supposed to rain again, so it willl most likely be an indoor workout. Then off to work at 2:30.
Menu~~
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