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.

HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 8

Well, I'm disappointed in myself. I started yesterday with every intention of not caving in to the  party at work, but I did.

I just can't describe my anger at myself. grrrrr. Okay, so I cheated, and now I need to get back on track today.

I did work out like an animal yesterday and I'll do the same thing this morning. To the park to run and ride the bike along with some weight training. Yesterday, I really tried to lengthen my stride while running. It's difficult with my deformed right hamstring. But I'm hoping that with continued effort, I can lengthen it and begin really running. I'm also trying to prime up the upper body in preparation for my Boot Camp on Monday.


I wish that there was a way to just kill my taste buds.

Anyway, get back up and brush it off.

On a good note, I noticed something yesterday. It's was something small, but really hit me.
I was doing crunches and looked towards my feet. I realized that I can no longer see my belly. Woohoooo!

I also had an enexpected bonus while at the park working out. I was at the exercise station and there was a trainer there. He gave me a few tips on how to accomplish pullups. So I'm going to try that today.

Todays weightloss

Todays Menu

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

HCG Diet Round 4 Phase 2 Day 6

Good Tuesday Morning.

I just realized that in my rush to try out my new running shoes yesterday, that I forgot to weight myself. This is kind of a good thing because I really don't want to be a slave to the scale. An obsession I see far too many people cave in to.

So we will see what the scale says this morning. By the way, the running shoes were fabulous. I ran 6 times around the track, up/down the bleachers 6 times and then hopped on the bike for 7 miles. The sweltering heat is affecting my workouts though. Slowing me down.

On a good note, while checking my emails, I came across a Groupon for 6 weeks of bikini boot camp very close to my house and in the mornings (I work in the afternoon). Total cost for up to 24 sessions $35. That's about a buck 25 per session. Can't beat that. I have been doing lots of cardio, but am ready to really muscle up. I start Monday and the good thing is that I can ride my bike to the park where they are doing the bootcamp. YAY. I'm so excited.

Here's an updated progress photo collage.

I'm going to work out here today. Doing some weights and the like in prep for the boot camp. I don't want to be too sore the day after. So I am going to prepare for it. I also have some chores to do around here and some jewelry to finish up.

Todays loss 1.7lbs for a round total of 14.9 yippee!

Todays Menu

Mow the yard and housework
Shake
Lunch: Taco burger lettuce wraps with salsa
Dinner: Shrimp and coleslaw
Snack: Orange

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

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

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