Well. I thought I wanted to keep going on P3, but I really am getting frustrated about the scale not moving. I know that I am building muscle and that's a good thing. But I find that, because I am working out so much, I am hungry. Not a problem except that I have be satisfying that hunger on whatever was available. Yesterday, not only did I eat a storebought prepackaged muffin, but I ate 2 of them.
I'm still not sleeping well. Not sure if it's my body or my bed. I'm heading out sometime this week to get a board for under the mattress. I feel like the bed is sagging a bit. Hopefully that will help because I really can't afford a new mattress set right now.
Anyway, back to the diet.
My new plan
Wakeup
HCG Injection
Breakfast
Fruit and 2 egg whites
Supplements
Post workout
Shake
Lunch
Protein grilled on a salad, vegetable
Before Work
HCG Drops
Snack
Veggie
Dinner
Protein and a vegetable
Supplements
Snack
Apple
Bedtime
Synthroid
5htp
I'm really going to challenge myself to stay POP (perfectly on protocal) I really need to find some snacks. or, eat a small salad when I'm feeling hungry.
I'm also going to try (try being the operative word) to ease up on my workouts. I noticed yesterday, that my body is feeling tired and weak. I need a bit of a break. I think it's just the heat and humidity here in Miami. I may do my workouts on the elliptical machine in the house. I also need to buy some electrolyte tablets to add to my water.
Anyway, time to mentally regroup and get back in gear. Here's to me!
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
HCG Diet- Monday Monday
It's Monday and I'm not ready to go back to work. boo hoo. I had a very exhausting but fun weekend.
I love Phase 3 of this diet, I can live on this forever.
I haven't been real religous about blogging the last week. This weekend I had a great workout at the park. Riding, running, climbing and taking on the HILL. Saturday I also got the yard mowed and the cars washed. I was pooped at the end of the day.
Yesterday morning, I went on my first every real mountain bike trail ride with a friend. WOW, can you sad addicted. I could really get into this. It was treacherous at times, but I think that's only because I hadn't done it before. I wasn't familiar with the trails, so I was extra cautious. We only did about 6 miles, but it was quite rigorous. The weather turned sour and sent up packing. Next time. My friend was very informative and took it slow with me so that I could get the hang of it.
Here is a little video of some of the trails that we conquered.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmoOsXpw0sg
I'm really looking forward to doing this again, and plan to hit all the mountain bike trails in my county. That there is a goal.
This morning, I went for a bike ride and then hit the park for my boot camp. Every time I think it's getting easier, the trainer switches it up and adds a new exercise. Booyah. I will not quit.
I should have eaten before I left. I keep forgetting to do that, and it affects my performance.
There's always tomorrow. I'm hoping that Wednesday morning, I will be doing another ride at a different park. Wooohooo!
I love the feeling of kicking my own butt. I haven't felt this damn good in years.
I love Phase 3 of this diet, I can live on this forever.
I haven't been real religous about blogging the last week. This weekend I had a great workout at the park. Riding, running, climbing and taking on the HILL. Saturday I also got the yard mowed and the cars washed. I was pooped at the end of the day.
Yesterday morning, I went on my first every real mountain bike trail ride with a friend. WOW, can you sad addicted. I could really get into this. It was treacherous at times, but I think that's only because I hadn't done it before. I wasn't familiar with the trails, so I was extra cautious. We only did about 6 miles, but it was quite rigorous. The weather turned sour and sent up packing. Next time. My friend was very informative and took it slow with me so that I could get the hang of it.
Here is a little video of some of the trails that we conquered.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmoOsXpw0sg
I'm really looking forward to doing this again, and plan to hit all the mountain bike trails in my county. That there is a goal.
This morning, I went for a bike ride and then hit the park for my boot camp. Every time I think it's getting easier, the trainer switches it up and adds a new exercise. Booyah. I will not quit.
I should have eaten before I left. I keep forgetting to do that, and it affects my performance.
There's always tomorrow. I'm hoping that Wednesday morning, I will be doing another ride at a different park. Wooohooo!
I love the feeling of kicking my own butt. I haven't felt this damn good in years.
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 18
Good Sunday Morning. It's a little overcast today, which is fine. I have decided to take a break from working out today. My body is tired and needs a break. If the weather holds, I might even go to the beach. Tomorrow boot camp starts again and I'll be rested and ready to kick some butt.
I also have tons of orders and some jewelry to make. I think that I may precook some food today. It makes it so much easier throughout the week to have the food ready to go.
I still havent decided whether to continue to 42 days, or stop at 21 and eat P3 for a while. I have yet to step on the scale for a few days. I know that, because I'm working out, I could be displacing fat with muscle (which weighs more).
We'll see what it says today. We'll I haven't lost anything still at 188. Drinking my first glass of Sassy Water. Not bad. I did add some peppermint stevia for a little sweetness. Kind of bitter from the lemon rinds I'm sure.
Menu for the day
Lunch: Chicken Fajita Salad, grilled chicken with fajita seasoning and grilled onions over a bed of shredded lettuce with homemade salsa
Snack: Orange
Dinner: Shrimp Kabobs (cooked on the Foreman Grill) with roasted asparagus.
Snack: Apple
I also have tons of orders and some jewelry to make. I think that I may precook some food today. It makes it so much easier throughout the week to have the food ready to go.
I still havent decided whether to continue to 42 days, or stop at 21 and eat P3 for a while. I have yet to step on the scale for a few days. I know that, because I'm working out, I could be displacing fat with muscle (which weighs more).
We'll see what it says today. We'll I haven't lost anything still at 188. Drinking my first glass of Sassy Water. Not bad. I did add some peppermint stevia for a little sweetness. Kind of bitter from the lemon rinds I'm sure.
Here is another before/after photo that I took yesterday
(I really need to take some dressed in regular clothes, but workout clothes seem to be my daily wardrobe)
261lbs 188lbs
Size 22 Size 10
Menu for the day
Lunch: Chicken Fajita Salad, grilled chicken with fajita seasoning and grilled onions over a bed of shredded lettuce with homemade salsa
Snack: Orange
Dinner: Shrimp Kabobs (cooked on the Foreman Grill) with roasted asparagus.
Snack: Apple
Friday, July 13, 2012
HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 16
Good morning. Another overcast day in Miami. Unfortunately, this is the norm for this time of year.
I need to take one of my cars in for service and some new tires.
I think I will just drop the car off and go for a run. It will depend on the weather and how long it may take to get all the work done.
At my doctors appointment yesterday, I shared my concern about staying on the diet for the full 42 days, especially since I started the boot camp.
The doctor agreed with me. She said that if I am still losing, to keep going. If not, take a break and eat P3 while I go to the boot camp.
We'll just have to see how it goes.
I really need to find other things to snack on. Because I do such strenuous workouts, I really do get hungry during the day. My biggest obstacle is the vending machine at work and a big jar of candy that is always stocked full of my favorites. I need a visualization or mantra to help keep me away from them. It's a tough struggle. One of these days, they will come up with healthy alternatives in the snack machine. Hey, that gives me an idea. Imagine a vending machine with yougurt parfaits, cheese sticks, fresh fruit cups, protein shakes and the such. Hmmmm. great idea.
Anyway...not sure what the menu for the day will be. Be back later for more.
Menu
Workout
Protein Shake
Lunch: Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps with Scallion and Horseradish Mustard, coleslaw
Dinner: Veal cutlets (on the Foreman Grill) and roasted radishes
Snack: Strawberry Sorbet (frozen strawberries, stevia and a splash of parkling water, frapped in the blender)
I need to take one of my cars in for service and some new tires.
I think I will just drop the car off and go for a run. It will depend on the weather and how long it may take to get all the work done.
At my doctors appointment yesterday, I shared my concern about staying on the diet for the full 42 days, especially since I started the boot camp.
The doctor agreed with me. She said that if I am still losing, to keep going. If not, take a break and eat P3 while I go to the boot camp.
We'll just have to see how it goes.
I really need to find other things to snack on. Because I do such strenuous workouts, I really do get hungry during the day. My biggest obstacle is the vending machine at work and a big jar of candy that is always stocked full of my favorites. I need a visualization or mantra to help keep me away from them. It's a tough struggle. One of these days, they will come up with healthy alternatives in the snack machine. Hey, that gives me an idea. Imagine a vending machine with yougurt parfaits, cheese sticks, fresh fruit cups, protein shakes and the such. Hmmmm. great idea.
Anyway...not sure what the menu for the day will be. Be back later for more.
Menu
Workout
Protein Shake
Lunch: Roast Beef Lettuce Wraps with Scallion and Horseradish Mustard, coleslaw
Dinner: Veal cutlets (on the Foreman Grill) and roasted radishes
Snack: Strawberry Sorbet (frozen strawberries, stevia and a splash of parkling water, frapped in the blender)
Thursday, July 12, 2012
HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 15
Good morning. Hazy and overcast here in Miami.The forecast is calling for rain. My schedule is tight this morning. I think I'm going to hit the park for a jog, doctors appointment at 9:30. My bootcamp class is at 10:15, so I'm not sure I will be out of the doctors office to make it, that, plus the rain. I would rather get some sort of workout in today.
I'll be out of here in the next 15 minutes.
The soreness from my initial bootcamp is waning. Hopefully all of the inflamation will be gone soon too. It was very visible on my quads.
But they feel good now.
So I'm off to walk, maybe ride the bike. I have about an hour and a half to get a good sweat on.
Be back later to update.
I'm back. I jogged for 3.39 miles and then headed to the doctors office. She was so pleased and amazed with my progress. She had to take a photo of me. On the downside, I missed my boot camp. But at least I got some form of workout.
I headed to the grocery store to pick up some p2 foods and then home to prep lunch and dinner.
Menu for the day
Lunch: Tilapia and a grapefruit
Dinner: Grilled chicken over a bed of spinach, tomato and onion
Snack: cucumber slices
Snack: Apple
I'll be out of here in the next 15 minutes.
The soreness from my initial bootcamp is waning. Hopefully all of the inflamation will be gone soon too. It was very visible on my quads.
But they feel good now.
So I'm off to walk, maybe ride the bike. I have about an hour and a half to get a good sweat on.
Be back later to update.
I'm back. I jogged for 3.39 miles and then headed to the doctors office. She was so pleased and amazed with my progress. She had to take a photo of me. On the downside, I missed my boot camp. But at least I got some form of workout.
I headed to the grocery store to pick up some p2 foods and then home to prep lunch and dinner.
Menu for the day
Lunch: Tilapia and a grapefruit
Dinner: Grilled chicken over a bed of spinach, tomato and onion
Snack: cucumber slices
Snack: Apple
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 14
Good morning. 2 weeks in on this round. I notice that I am not so obsessed with the scale. I think this is because I am working out and know that muscle weighs more than fat. I am still very, very sore after Mondays first bootcamp class. My upper body is fine, but my lower body is killing me. I would have thought it would have been opposite since I have been running, riding the bike and climbing stadium stairs. I even did a epsom salt soak last night and took some anti-inflamatories. It still feels like someone hit me in the thighs with a baseball bat.
It has been storming all night. So bad that the thunder was shaking my house. I don't know if there will be a class today or not. If there is, I will just have to take it easy.
I blew it as far as the diet last night, had some sushi. The rice was the bad part. Oh well, back on the wagon today.
I'm a little afraid of the scale this morning for 2 reasons. The obvious, the sushi, soy sauce and rice. The second, the inflamation in the muscles. When you workout, and your muscles are sore, they retain fluid in order to help repair them. So I may have added water weight from that.
I have to say though, I have always weighed more than I look like I weigh. It's a family genetic thing. My brother and sister are the same way. We are inherently very muscular body types. Yesterday, while getting ready for work, I decided to try on the size 10's I bought. Guesss what. They fit....loosely.
My goal on this journey has been two-fold
1) To look better and feel better about myself. I wanted to lose 100lbs or fit into a size 8. Well. I have lost just over 70lbs, still weigh in the 180's and am wearing a size 10.
2) To reverse my type II diabetes. Which I am proud to say that I have done. I no longer take any medication and my A1C is within normal range.
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It has been storming all night. So bad that the thunder was shaking my house. I don't know if there will be a class today or not. If there is, I will just have to take it easy.
I blew it as far as the diet last night, had some sushi. The rice was the bad part. Oh well, back on the wagon today.
I'm a little afraid of the scale this morning for 2 reasons. The obvious, the sushi, soy sauce and rice. The second, the inflamation in the muscles. When you workout, and your muscles are sore, they retain fluid in order to help repair them. So I may have added water weight from that.
I have to say though, I have always weighed more than I look like I weigh. It's a family genetic thing. My brother and sister are the same way. We are inherently very muscular body types. Yesterday, while getting ready for work, I decided to try on the size 10's I bought. Guesss what. They fit....loosely.
My goal on this journey has been two-fold
1) To look better and feel better about myself. I wanted to lose 100lbs or fit into a size 8. Well. I have lost just over 70lbs, still weigh in the 180's and am wearing a size 10.
2) To reverse my type II diabetes. Which I am proud to say that I have done. I no longer take any medication and my A1C is within normal range.
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 10
Good morning. It's a bit rainy today. But I think I will go for a walk anyway. I have "cheated" on more than one occasion over the last few days. Nothing big, and mostly because I was starving. I've been working out hard and I don't know how to stop. I know that you aren't suppose to work out hard on this phase of the diet, but I've got the itch and it's hard to stop.
Not sure how my bootcamp is going to affect my losses. But I will just have to deal with it.
I really need to start eating a little something before I go out on my walks, even if it's just an orange.
I'm going out tonight and think I may go shopping. All of the tops that I currently have are too big. And I need shoes desperately. I have gone so long wearing sandals and I want some purty shoes.
I need to take some pictures of me dressed up. Not just in workout gear.
I do notice that my hair is thinning again, need more biotin and also some evening primrose oil for my skin.
Weight 187.5
Menu for the day.
Not sure how my bootcamp is going to affect my losses. But I will just have to deal with it.
I really need to start eating a little something before I go out on my walks, even if it's just an orange.
I'm going out tonight and think I may go shopping. All of the tops that I currently have are too big. And I need shoes desperately. I have gone so long wearing sandals and I want some purty shoes.
I need to take some pictures of me dressed up. Not just in workout gear.
I do notice that my hair is thinning again, need more biotin and also some evening primrose oil for my skin.
Weight 187.5
Menu for the day.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 7
Happy 4th of July
What are your plans today? Unfortunately, I have to work today. That means protecting and saving the folks who are going to really enjoy the holiday. I'm okay with that except that I would really rather be out on the boat with my brother. It's a beautiful day. We are having a little celebration at work, so I need to be very careful of all the temptations.
We always have a sign-up list of who's going to bring what. I looked at the list yesterday, making a mental note of what I can and can't eat. NOTHING. Not a darn thing on the list can I eat. I am taking a vegetable platter, I can enjoy that (minus the dip)
I'm off this morning to take on the park. I'm really enjoying being able to use the track at the local park. I walk the track and climb the bleachers.
Going to do some push ups and the like today. All in prep for my bikini boot camp. I can't wait.
I may hit target after the park. Retail Therapy!
So I'm off early this am.
Weight loss for the day
Menu for the day
Walk
Shake
Lunch: Chicken Citrus Salad over spinach
Dinner: Shrimp, asparagus
Snack: apple
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
It's the Little Things
Funny when you start losing weight how you notice the little things that change about your body. Yes, there are the big things, like the pounds and the changes in clothing size. As much as it kills me to get rid of clothes that I spent my hard earned money on, I just love when I put something on and it's just too big to wear. But there are smaller milestones that really tickle my fancy. I've compiled a list of little things that keep me motivated.
1) Seeing the numbers on the scale go down
2) Trying on clothes and having them be too big
3) seeing your collarbone or wrist bones
4) being able to cross your legs without having to wedge the top legs foot against something so it won't violently uncross
5) your rings get lose and there are no more sausage fingers.
6) Your arms actually hang at your side instead of away from them because of side boobs,
7) Speaking of boobs, no more "back boobs"
8) Your feet feel loose in your shoes
9) This s actually a big one, when someone you know doesn't recognize you as you walk by.
10) You find your cheekbones
11) You can paint your toenails without having to contort yourself. Same goes for shaving your legs.
12) You can finally scatch that spot on your own back.
13) Someone calls you skinny or says that you are just wasting away
14) Doing a crunch and not seeing your belly when you look towards your feet
to be continued........feel free to comment with your little moments
1) Seeing the numbers on the scale go down
2) Trying on clothes and having them be too big
3) seeing your collarbone or wrist bones
4) being able to cross your legs without having to wedge the top legs foot against something so it won't violently uncross
5) your rings get lose and there are no more sausage fingers.
6) Your arms actually hang at your side instead of away from them because of side boobs,
7) Speaking of boobs, no more "back boobs"
8) Your feet feel loose in your shoes
9) This s actually a big one, when someone you know doesn't recognize you as you walk by.
10) You find your cheekbones
11) You can paint your toenails without having to contort yourself. Same goes for shaving your legs.
12) You can finally scatch that spot on your own back.
13) Someone calls you skinny or says that you are just wasting away
14) Doing a crunch and not seeing your belly when you look towards your feet
to be continued........feel free to comment with your little moments
HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 4
Well it's another beautiful day here in Miami. I think I might go to the beach today. I've earned it. It's not windy, might even go rent a kayak. But then again, I have some jewelry business things to take care of. maybe I'll just lay out in the back yard. I could use some sun on my belly and would dare bare it at the beach. Plus, I'll save that travel time.
Yesterday I worked out very hard. Ran the track at the football stadium 6 times, up and down the stadium bleachers 10 times, up and down "the Hill" 10 times, 50 crunches, 50 reverse crunches, 30 push ups and 30 reverse push ups. My upper back is really feeling it. I'm going to give my body a rest today.
Todays weight~~~189.3 loss of 2.2lbs round total 13.2
Todays Menu
breakfast: 1whole egg with 3 eggwhites, 1 small grapefruit
Lunch:
Dinner: burger wrapped in lettuce with cucumber salad
Yesterday I worked out very hard. Ran the track at the football stadium 6 times, up and down the stadium bleachers 10 times, up and down "the Hill" 10 times, 50 crunches, 50 reverse crunches, 30 push ups and 30 reverse push ups. My upper back is really feeling it. I'm going to give my body a rest today.
Todays weight~~~189.3 loss of 2.2lbs round total 13.2
Todays Menu
breakfast: 1whole egg with 3 eggwhites, 1 small grapefruit
Lunch:
Dinner: burger wrapped in lettuce with cucumber salad
Saturday, June 30, 2012
HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 3
Good Happy Saturday morning. It's a beautiful day here in Miami. I just haven't figured out what I'm going to do with it. Maybe a bike ride, maybe the beach.Maybe take on the big hill at the park.
Confession. I ate before I went to bed. My breaks at work fluctuate. Yesterday, my dinner was at 5pm and I work until 11. I should have eaten something on my last short break, but I didn't. So at 11:30 when I got home, I was starving. Had a few slices of roast beef and a wasa. I was worried about the scale.
Surprise! I woke up this morning to a 2lb loss.
Total loss for the round 11lbs in 3 days! wooohoo now that's what I call "Kickin' Ass"
I really need to eat more often. I'm not eating my fruits and I should be snacking. It's very important to eat all day and keep the furnace burning.
Todays Menu
Walk
Shake
Lunch: Roast beef and peppers
Dinner Shrimp and spinach, wasa
Confession. I ate before I went to bed. My breaks at work fluctuate. Yesterday, my dinner was at 5pm and I work until 11. I should have eaten something on my last short break, but I didn't. So at 11:30 when I got home, I was starving. Had a few slices of roast beef and a wasa. I was worried about the scale.
Surprise! I woke up this morning to a 2lb loss.
Total loss for the round 11lbs in 3 days! wooohoo now that's what I call "Kickin' Ass"
I really need to eat more often. I'm not eating my fruits and I should be snacking. It's very important to eat all day and keep the furnace burning.
Todays Menu
Walk
Shake
Lunch: Roast beef and peppers
Dinner Shrimp and spinach, wasa
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Round 4 Phase 2 Day 0 Let The Games Begin
Okay folks. So it's June 27th and today is the first day of phas 2 of round 4. I'm doing a 42 day round and hopefully, this will be my last one.
Current weight 202.5 (gained 6.5 loading)
Goal weight 156 (or a size 8, which ever comes first) I am currently in a comfortable size 12.
I know that you are not supposed to work out, but I have been doing it all along. I am going to follow the 800 calorie protocal and I will continue to work out. I will cut back a little. (maybe) It's hard to cut back on something that you have relearned to love. I'm addicted now. I don't feel well if I don't do some form of physical activity every day.
I have a cold and not really feeling up to par today, but I worked out anyway. I went to the park to jog, but it started pouring. I came home and did 40 minutes of interval training on my elliptical machine.
Menu for the Day
workout
protein shake
Lunch roast beef lettuce wrap with horseraddish mustard,
Snack orange
Dinner~ Chicken breast, spinach
Snack Apple
Lots of green tea with lemon to drink
Current weight 202.5 (gained 6.5 loading)
Goal weight 156 (or a size 8, which ever comes first) I am currently in a comfortable size 12.
I know that you are not supposed to work out, but I have been doing it all along. I am going to follow the 800 calorie protocal and I will continue to work out. I will cut back a little. (maybe) It's hard to cut back on something that you have relearned to love. I'm addicted now. I don't feel well if I don't do some form of physical activity every day.
I have a cold and not really feeling up to par today, but I worked out anyway. I went to the park to jog, but it started pouring. I came home and did 40 minutes of interval training on my elliptical machine.
Menu for the Day
workout
protein shake
Lunch roast beef lettuce wrap with horseraddish mustard,
Snack orange
Dinner~ Chicken breast, spinach
Snack Apple
Lots of green tea with lemon to drink
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Round 2 Phase 3 Day 11
Good morning. Feeling a bit better today. The weather is nasty and rainy. I will have to do some sort of indoor workout. I ws up until 1 am, purging. I was on a roll, but new I had a lot of things to do today, so I stopped. Plenty more to go. I am doing some serious spring cleaning.
It would be a good day to work out in the shed as it's not blistering hot with the cloud cover.
I am so relieved that I have been able to release the vacation weight so easily. I was very worried. I will continue to try to lose weight on P3. I kow that the point is to stabilize, however, I am doing another round. And as long as I eat plenty of good fats, I should have good losses on the next round.
Todays weight~~~~~~
I'll be back to update as the day moves forward.
Todays Menu
It would be a good day to work out in the shed as it's not blistering hot with the cloud cover.
I am so relieved that I have been able to release the vacation weight so easily. I was very worried. I will continue to try to lose weight on P3. I kow that the point is to stabilize, however, I am doing another round. And as long as I eat plenty of good fats, I should have good losses on the next round.
Todays weight~~~~~~
I'll be back to update as the day moves forward.
Todays Menu
Friday, April 20, 2012
Round 2 Phase 3 Day 10
Good morning. Still feeling a little crappy from this bronchitis and not sleeping well. The antibiotics are messing with my stomach.
I am supposed to go to a funeral service this morning, however, between the coughing and stomach issues, I'm not sure I will make it.
I am about to embark on some major spring cleaning. Purging, condensing, packing. I plan on having a big yard sale so I will be putting things aside for that. I will be retiring soon and am putting my house on the market for sale. I tried it 6 months ago and didn't get very many offers. I will try again now that the market appears to be headed in a better direction. Heading to Home Depot for a sign!
I also have a few minor repairs to take care of. I also need to sell my van. I have 2 vehicles, my 1996 minivan (which has no air...aack, summer coming in Miami) and my sons Scion. I need a reliable car and since my son went into the air force and no longer wants his car, I will sell my van and just drive his car.
I'm going to do some carpet cleaning and detailing on the van and get a sign on it. No need to pay insurance on 2 vehicles.
Anyway.......let's see what the scale has to say this morning and if I am any closer to my LIDW after my fall off the wagon.
200.7~~ down 4.3 today and 9.3 in 3 days. holey schmoley.
Todays Menu
Lunch: Shrimp and cabbage w bacon
Dinner: lean boneless pork chop w onion and mushrooms, cabbage w bacon
I am supposed to go to a funeral service this morning, however, between the coughing and stomach issues, I'm not sure I will make it.
I am about to embark on some major spring cleaning. Purging, condensing, packing. I plan on having a big yard sale so I will be putting things aside for that. I will be retiring soon and am putting my house on the market for sale. I tried it 6 months ago and didn't get very many offers. I will try again now that the market appears to be headed in a better direction. Heading to Home Depot for a sign!
I also have a few minor repairs to take care of. I also need to sell my van. I have 2 vehicles, my 1996 minivan (which has no air...aack, summer coming in Miami) and my sons Scion. I need a reliable car and since my son went into the air force and no longer wants his car, I will sell my van and just drive his car.
I'm going to do some carpet cleaning and detailing on the van and get a sign on it. No need to pay insurance on 2 vehicles.
Anyway.......let's see what the scale has to say this morning and if I am any closer to my LIDW after my fall off the wagon.
200.7~~ down 4.3 today and 9.3 in 3 days. holey schmoley.
Todays Menu
Lunch: Shrimp and cabbage w bacon
Dinner: lean boneless pork chop w onion and mushrooms, cabbage w bacon
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Round 2 Phase 3 Day 9
I'm back on track, but not 100%. Went to the doctor yesterday and was diagnosed with Sinusitis and Bronchitis. I was put on antibiotics which have messed with my stomach. I ate POP yesterday, but not enough.
Still feeling lousy this morning. But need to try to move forward. I managed to walk/jog yesterday.
Not sure if I'm up to doing that this morning. Just feeling drained.
Todays weight~~~~205 down 5 from my awful lost, but still 7 lbs up from LIDW
Todays Menu
Walk (wlked 3 miles and then mowed the grass)
Protein Shake
Roast beef lettuce wraps w blue cheese and tomato
Dinner: Orange Roughy with onions and mushrooms, avocado
Still feeling lousy this morning. But need to try to move forward. I managed to walk/jog yesterday.
Not sure if I'm up to doing that this morning. Just feeling drained.
Todays weight~~~~205 down 5 from my awful lost, but still 7 lbs up from LIDW
Todays Menu
Walk (wlked 3 miles and then mowed the grass)
Protein Shake
Roast beef lettuce wraps w blue cheese and tomato
Dinner: Orange Roughy with onions and mushrooms, avocado
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Back on Track Again
Good morning. I'm getting back on track. I ot my groceries fror P3 yesterday and will be precooking some meals. Trying to eat really clean to get the "trip" weight back off. But I'm dealing with this horrible cold. It's keeping me down. Along with the pinched nerve in my neck. grrrr. Hate feeling like crap.
Definitely going to see the doctor today.
Menu
Walk/jog 5 miles
Protein Shake
Lunch-Roast beef lettuce wraps with blue cheese and sun dried tomatoes
Snack-macadamia nuts
Dinner-curried shrimp, avocado
Snack- smoked gouda
Need to eat more veggies, but with this illness right now, I'm lucky I got that food in me. Lots of fluids though.
Definitely going to see the doctor today.
Menu
Walk/jog 5 miles
Protein Shake
Lunch-Roast beef lettuce wraps with blue cheese and sun dried tomatoes
Snack-macadamia nuts
Dinner-curried shrimp, avocado
Snack- smoked gouda
Need to eat more veggies, but with this illness right now, I'm lucky I got that food in me. Lots of fluids though.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Round 2 phase 3 Day 7
Good Morning. I'm back on the wagon and on track today. I did a detox cleanse yesterday and now I am back in the groove. It was actually nice to hydrate. I had to hold off on liquids during my trip, so I now I drank at least a gallon and a half yesterday. I seemed to have brought home a nasty cold from Texas. I think I will call the doc today and try to nip this in the bud. It's all in my chest and head. I took nyquil last night and feel like I have medicine head. ugh. I can't let it get me down though.
I will try to walk today, but not sure I can push it as hard as I want. I also have the pancake size blisters on my feet from walking all over Lackland Air Force Base and downtown San Antonio. I also need to hit the grocery store for some P3 foods. I started P3 the day I left for San Antonio, so didn't want to buy groceries before I left. I'm looking forward to my avocado and cheese!
I finally got my luggage around 9pm last night. At least I got it.
I am afraid to get on the scale this morning. I am positive that my trip did some damage and set me back. I will just try to eat as clean as possible for the next 3 weeks.
So let's not put this off any more....Todays weight ~~~~~ 210
OH MY GOD.....I ganed 12 lbs in 6 days. Son of a bitch. Well....I'm not really surprised.
Here's a list of what I ate (as well as I can remember)
Wednesday
Cobb salad wrap (airport)
Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravey, fried apples (Cracker Barrel)
Thursday
Muffin, milk, apple (hotel)
Popeyes 3 piece dinner w/ mashed potatoes and gravey, cheesecake (on base)
Friday
Muffin, 2 mini cinnamon rolls, apple
Cheese biscuits, stuffed flounder, cole slaw (Red Lobster)
Popcorn (at the game)
Ice cream sundae (Baskin Robbins)
Saturday
Muffin, apple (hotel)
Breakfast burrito, hash browns, oj (Burger King)
Pulled Pork, watermelon, cole slaw (Seaworld)
Fried Calamari, stuffed artichokes, shrimp in butter sauce, bread w olive oil (Paisanos on Riverwalk)
Sunday
Muffin (hotel)
Breakfast Croissant hash browns, oj (Burger King)
Hamburger Onion rings, snow cone (Fudruckers downtown)
1/2 5" chocolate chip cookie
Kobe bacon cheeseburger w sweet potato fries Cranberry Muffin(airport)
WOW......99% of everything I ate was NOT on protocol. Crap. I need better control.
I did manage to get a 4.7 mile walk in today, but my head is stuffy. And my knee hurts. Going to wrap it up.
Groceries bought and will be making cauliflower pizza crust later.
Menu
Lunch: roast beef and tomato lettuce wraps.
Dinner: salmon with asparagus
I will try to walk today, but not sure I can push it as hard as I want. I also have the pancake size blisters on my feet from walking all over Lackland Air Force Base and downtown San Antonio. I also need to hit the grocery store for some P3 foods. I started P3 the day I left for San Antonio, so didn't want to buy groceries before I left. I'm looking forward to my avocado and cheese!
I finally got my luggage around 9pm last night. At least I got it.
I am afraid to get on the scale this morning. I am positive that my trip did some damage and set me back. I will just try to eat as clean as possible for the next 3 weeks.
So let's not put this off any more....Todays weight ~~~~~ 210
OH MY GOD.....I ganed 12 lbs in 6 days. Son of a bitch. Well....I'm not really surprised.
Here's a list of what I ate (as well as I can remember)
Wednesday
Cobb salad wrap (airport)
Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravey, fried apples (Cracker Barrel)
Thursday
Muffin, milk, apple (hotel)
Popeyes 3 piece dinner w/ mashed potatoes and gravey, cheesecake (on base)
Friday
Muffin, 2 mini cinnamon rolls, apple
Cheese biscuits, stuffed flounder, cole slaw (Red Lobster)
Popcorn (at the game)
Ice cream sundae (Baskin Robbins)
Saturday
Muffin, apple (hotel)
Breakfast burrito, hash browns, oj (Burger King)
Pulled Pork, watermelon, cole slaw (Seaworld)
Fried Calamari, stuffed artichokes, shrimp in butter sauce, bread w olive oil (Paisanos on Riverwalk)
Sunday
Muffin (hotel)
Breakfast Croissant hash browns, oj (Burger King)
Hamburger Onion rings, snow cone (Fudruckers downtown)
1/2 5" chocolate chip cookie
Kobe bacon cheeseburger w sweet potato fries Cranberry Muffin(airport)
WOW......99% of everything I ate was NOT on protocol. Crap. I need better control.
I did manage to get a 4.7 mile walk in today, but my head is stuffy. And my knee hurts. Going to wrap it up.
Groceries bought and will be making cauliflower pizza crust later.
Menu
Lunch: roast beef and tomato lettuce wraps.
Dinner: salmon with asparagus
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Round 2 P2 Last Day
Good mornign folks. Today is my last day of VLCD without HCG. I can already taste the piece of cheese I will eat tomorrow. Funny, that's the only thing that I really miss on P2.
My doctor was very pleased with the round 2 and overall losses. I will go back to see her on May 1st and then will begin loading for Round 3 on May 5th. Again, I am hoping to lose at least another 21 lbs.
I really can't wrap my head around the fact that I have lost almost 60 lbs already. Just goes to show you what you are capable of when you put your mind to it.
My doctor was very pleased with the round 2 and overall losses. I will go back to see her on May 1st and then will begin loading for Round 3 on May 5th. Again, I am hoping to lose at least another 21 lbs.
I really can't wrap my head around the fact that I have lost almost 60 lbs already. Just goes to show you what you are capable of when you put your mind to it.
Today will be another busy day for me. I will be walking early, although I am a bit worried about the air. We had a large grass fire in the area and the smoke is hanging thick and stinking up the air. Not sure it would be too healthy to walk in it. Hopefully, when the sun comes up, it will dissipate some.
I am leaving in the morning for my trip to San Antonio. I am completely packed. Checked my list about a hundred times. Last thing on the list to do is make reservations with the shuttle company to get us to the airport. I am very excited to see my son graduate from Air Force Basic Training.
As far as the diet goes, I will make my choices wisely. I won't have a scale with me, so I will be going 4 days without weighing. Next Monday will tell the tale of how well I did.
I will also be working out hard over the next 3 1/2 weeks, in preparation for the Merrell Down and Dirty Mud Run. A 5 mile military style obstacle course, mostly through the mud. I have already secured a cheering section and someone to take photos. I am definitely up for this challenge.
Okay...todays weight is~~~~~198 so I'm up .4
Menu for the day
Walk
Protein Shake
Lunch: Curried Shrimp salad
Dinner: Turkey burger and asparagus
today, I did a total of 5 miles. About 1/3 of them jogging. yay for me
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
Round 2 Phase 2 Day 21
Good morning folks. Well, today is my last injection day for this round. I start my 72 hours minus HCG as of now. So Wednesday morning I will start P3. I've have timed this perfectly, as I am leaving on Wednesday to go to San Antonio for 5 days. My son graduates from Air Force Basic Training. I aven't seen him in 8 weeks (since February 14th) I am very excited about it.
I find eating P3 very easy. And especially for eating out. Last P3 I ended up losing 6 more pounds. I worked it increase my calories to stop losing. What I didn't realize, is that it really wasn't necessary since I was doing more rounds. I predict that I will lose more weight. Even though I will be traveling and eating out every meal, there will be a lot of nerves, emotions and walking. My only concern is drinking water. I may be limited as to the restroom availability (yikes!)
Now, yesterday, I attended a crawfish boil. I have to pat myself on the back. My will power was strong. I was faced with crawfish, jambalya, grilled oysters, seafood pasta salad, shrimp, a plethera of dips and spreads along with my crabcakes that I took. This is what I was faced with.
And lets not forget~~~~ the absolute ocean of desserts.
I carefully perused the available foods and ended up eating. Shrimp, crawfish, some cherry tomatos and celery. Not POP, but I saved all my calories for the event and grazed the whole time I was there.
I drank nothing but water, even though there was quite a variety of wine, alcohol, soda and sweet tea.
The crawfish and shrimp were pop, I asked my friend to grill me some oysters (sans the parmesean cheese)
I have no wayof knowing how much actual meat is in the crawfish I ate, but the work it takes to get the little morsel out, probably negated any calories....lol. and boy were they spicey.
Anyway...today or tomorrow, the scale will tell the tale.
Todays weight~~~ 197.6
Todays Menu
Walk
Protein Shake
Lunch: Steak fajita salad
Dinner: Grilled Shrimp and roasted asparagus
I find eating P3 very easy. And especially for eating out. Last P3 I ended up losing 6 more pounds. I worked it increase my calories to stop losing. What I didn't realize, is that it really wasn't necessary since I was doing more rounds. I predict that I will lose more weight. Even though I will be traveling and eating out every meal, there will be a lot of nerves, emotions and walking. My only concern is drinking water. I may be limited as to the restroom availability (yikes!)
Now, yesterday, I attended a crawfish boil. I have to pat myself on the back. My will power was strong. I was faced with crawfish, jambalya, grilled oysters, seafood pasta salad, shrimp, a plethera of dips and spreads along with my crabcakes that I took. This is what I was faced with.
And lets not forget~~~~ the absolute ocean of desserts.
I carefully perused the available foods and ended up eating. Shrimp, crawfish, some cherry tomatos and celery. Not POP, but I saved all my calories for the event and grazed the whole time I was there.
I drank nothing but water, even though there was quite a variety of wine, alcohol, soda and sweet tea.
The crawfish and shrimp were pop, I asked my friend to grill me some oysters (sans the parmesean cheese)
I have no wayof knowing how much actual meat is in the crawfish I ate, but the work it takes to get the little morsel out, probably negated any calories....lol. and boy were they spicey.
Anyway...today or tomorrow, the scale will tell the tale.
Todays weight~~~ 197.6
Todays Menu
Walk
Protein Shake
Lunch: Steak fajita salad
Dinner: Grilled Shrimp and roasted asparagus
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Round 2 Phase 2 Day 20
Good morning. It's Saturday and I am on the 20th day of my 21 day round. To date, I have lost 22.8 lbs. My round goal was 21lbs. I have surpassed that. I have 3 more vlcd days left. With that being said, I have averaged 1 lb per day in this round. Not too shabby.
Here is another wonderful thing...wait for it..................
Tomorrow will be my last injection. The 72 hours of vlcd. I start phase 3 on the 11th. Just before I leave for San Antonio. If history repeats itself, I will continue losing while on P3. In the first round, I was very focused on keeping my weight within the 2lb +/- LIDW. I am not going to worry about it this time (unless, of course, I go over)
My plan for Phase 3 is to
a) incorporate a lot more vegetables
b) more berries as fruit
c) eat more often
d) heavier weight training
On May 2nd, I will begin loading for another short 21 day round. My goal for that round will be another 21lbs (at least). I know that the losses may come slower as my total weight becomes less.
In comparison, on day 20 of round 1, I lost 25.1 lbs
day 20 of round 2, I am at 22.8 lbs
So I am curious to see what the final round numbers look like. And then compare them to the final round.
I think that I hav decided that after the last short round, I will continue my journey on my own. I will transition to the Paleo lifestyle. (I will write a separate post on that) I will also be conditioning more and doing something called calorie shifting. (I'll write on that too)
So here is the weight for the day. Fingers crossed that I have reached my round goal and also made it into ONEderland (that's lingo for getting out of the 200's and into the 100's)
My other challenge today is that I have a social event to attend. My friend has an annual crawfish boil. True cajuns....cooking up all the authentic treats. There will be alot of POP foods, and a bunch that won't be. I will truely test my willpower today.
On top of that, I am making mini crabcakes with lim cilanntro aiole. NO TASTE TESTING...ugh!
Wish me luck on the day.
I will have to post later about what I ate. (going to check some calorie counts right now)
Here is another wonderful thing...wait for it..................
I DID IT! 198 lbs this morning.
Tomorrow will be my last injection. The 72 hours of vlcd. I start phase 3 on the 11th. Just before I leave for San Antonio. If history repeats itself, I will continue losing while on P3. In the first round, I was very focused on keeping my weight within the 2lb +/- LIDW. I am not going to worry about it this time (unless, of course, I go over)
My plan for Phase 3 is to
a) incorporate a lot more vegetables
b) more berries as fruit
c) eat more often
d) heavier weight training
On May 2nd, I will begin loading for another short 21 day round. My goal for that round will be another 21lbs (at least). I know that the losses may come slower as my total weight becomes less.
In comparison, on day 20 of round 1, I lost 25.1 lbs
day 20 of round 2, I am at 22.8 lbs
So I am curious to see what the final round numbers look like. And then compare them to the final round.
I think that I hav decided that after the last short round, I will continue my journey on my own. I will transition to the Paleo lifestyle. (I will write a separate post on that) I will also be conditioning more and doing something called calorie shifting. (I'll write on that too)
So here is the weight for the day. Fingers crossed that I have reached my round goal and also made it into ONEderland (that's lingo for getting out of the 200's and into the 100's)
My other challenge today is that I have a social event to attend. My friend has an annual crawfish boil. True cajuns....cooking up all the authentic treats. There will be alot of POP foods, and a bunch that won't be. I will truely test my willpower today.
On top of that, I am making mini crabcakes with lim cilanntro aiole. NO TASTE TESTING...ugh!
Wish me luck on the day.
I will have to post later about what I ate. (going to check some calorie counts right now)
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