HCG Diet: Day 8, Phase 2, Round 1

Good news!!!!

I lost 2.8 pounds this morning. I have to admit that as much as Apple Day sucks, and it really does, it WORKS!

So, that is a total loss of 5.8 pounds this week. I'm so excited and have a renewed hope for this diet.

I am SO looking forward to lunch where I plan to have Chicken and Asparagus. I can't wait!

HCG Diet: Day 7, Phase 2, Round 1

Can you say discouraged?

I've been the exact same weight for the past 3 mornings. I told myself last night if I was the same weight this morning then I would do an Apple Day.

Well guess what...

Apple days SUCK!!!! but I powered through and did it. I ate 4 apples all day and my plan now is to go to bed early and be done with apple day.

Check out my video blogs from today here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFHquFTFCJc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osI2XGWsJxw

Keep your fingers crossed that the scale moves in the morning.

HCG Diet, Day 5, Phase 2, Round 1

First off...Is there anything more annoying then a wet sock?

My dogs go to their water bowl, get a drink and then proceed to dribble water all over the floor by their bowl. I'm constantly mopping the floor around their bowl because stepping in a water gives me the creeps. Well, at 4am this morning I stepped in a puddle of water with my sock covered foot...uuggghhh! Not a pleasent way to start the day.

Anyway, Moving on to the topic at hand...

Day 5 on the HCG diet and this morning I have lost another 1.2 pounds!! whoot, whoot...do the diet dance!

I felt really good all day yesterday. The only complaint I have is that... (boys, don't read this part!)... My boobs have been VERY sore. I've had a hysterectomy, so I don't have a "cycle" anymore (greatest thing on earth), so I can only assume that the HCG is making them so sore. If anyone can explain why this may be happening, I'd love to hear your opinion. At this point, all I can hope is that this is a temporary thing.

I've been sticking to the diet like glue and haven't cheated. It hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be. I have been taking a handful of vitamins and minerals every morning, so maybe that is also helping. I will make out a list of what I am taking daily and post it for anyone that is interested.

I didn't get to do a video yesterday but I should be able to get one done tonight. I'm going to try and see if I can get my whole body in the view...temporarily...so that I can document what I look like at my current weight. I didn't do measurements because I was to horrified of the results. I tend to shy away from things that will humiliate me :) I'd rater just live in denial.

Also, Don't forget to check out my video blog.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtZzfAKU18Q

HCG Diet, Day 4, Phase 2, Round 1

Good News!!!

I woke up this morning and I had lost 1.0 pound. I was pretty excited, especially since I had made the mistake of getting on the scale last night and was shocked at how much I had gained over the course of the day. I was pretty discouraged when I went to bed and was not looking forward to the scale this morning, but as it turns out I had lost all the weight I had gained during the day, plus an additional pound. I had no idea how much your weight could fluctuate during the day.

So, lesson learned...DO NOT GET ON THE SCALE AT BEDTIME LOL. Let me tell you, it was horrifying.

Moving on...

I slept better last night but still woke up several times. I'm hoping that will stop soon because it is getting on my nerves. I need my sleep.

I felt good this morning, had good energy. I actually woke up a little early and was able to eat breakfast and get ready for work without rushing around. That was nice since I'm usually running late every morning.

For breakfast I had tea and half a grapefruit. I did put a little Splenda on it to help sweeten it up a bit. It was not bad at all. I haven't eaten grapefruit since I was little, so I was a little apprehensive, but I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it.

After breakfast I took my HCG and so far I don't feel hungry at all. I'll post later on how the rest of my day went.

HCG Diet: Day 3, Phase 2, Round 1

Woke up this morning after a restless nights sleep. I haven't been sleeping well even with my Rx prescription. I'm hoping that will end tonight. I don't do well without sleep...I't makes me cranky :)

I did fairly well on the diet:

Breakfast:
sm apple
Water

Morning Snack:
Lg Apple
Bread stick

Lunch:
Grilled chicken that I pounded out slightly so it would cook evenly on a Forman Grille. I then shredded the chicken and added spices to the bowl. I enjoyed the chicken...it had good flavor. It would taste really good with an apple.

Dinner:
Grilled Shredded Chicken, a bread stick and 1c steamed broccoli. I know broccoli is not on the protocol but I have a lot of food allergies so I am going to try it and see if it affects my results...if it does Ill have to stop and just stick to spinach...that's gonna be fun, fun LOL

If any of you have your own blog let me know so I can follow your journey as well. I love to see how others are doing.

Good luck everyone, I've be back tomorrow with another update.
April

HCG Diet: Day 2, Phase 2, Round 1

Well I made it though my first loading day on the HCG Diet. I weighed in this morning and was .6oz heavier...not exactly the direction you want to go when you are dieting, but I'm not surprised of the gain since you are required to load up on fatty foods the first two days.

I took the first dose of HCG around 7:00am yesterday and my second dose at 11:45pm and after an hour of the second dose I was exhausted. I laid down on the couch and slept until 3pm. Now for me that is very odd. I have very bad insomnia and have for the past 15yrs. I rarely can nap for that long, or even sleep that long without medication.

Once I woke up from my nap I felt a lot better and continued the required snacking though out the day...until my 3rd dose, which I took around 6pm. After about an hour of the third dose, the HCG hit my appetite hard and I suddenly couldn't eat anymore. Even the thought of eating made my stomach turn. So, for the rest of the night I only had water and just prayed I had eaten enough during the day.

I just finished my day 2 breakfast and will take my first dose of HCG for the day in about 15 minutes. I will post later today to document how my day went. Wish me luck :)

HCG Diet: Day 1, Phase 2, Round 1

I've officially started the HTC Diet. I am going to keep a video journal of my journey on this diet and have posted a video on YouTube.com



Feel free to comment or ask question. I need all the support I can get :)

Starting the HCG Diet

I have decided to start the HCG diet protocol this week. This diet is based on Dr. Simeon's Book, Pounds and Inches. I've done a lot of research, talked to my doctor, ordered my supplies, and now I'm ready to begin Phase 1.

Here is an explaination of Phase 1 from www.hgcdietmart.com.

PHASE 1
This phase is not necessary to do before starting the hcg protocol. It is intended for those who feel they need to detoxify or cleanse their body before starting a weight loss diet.

You can detoxify your body in different ways. For example, if you know you have issues with candida yeast, you can do a candida cleanse. Many people like to do colon cleanses, or just simply want to avoid all processed foods, artificial sweeteners, to help with digestive issues. Whatever one chooses to do, avoid anything that advertises weight loss since dieting right before doing the hcg protocol is not necessary nor recommended.

If you are interested in learning more about this diet, www.hcgdietmart.com is a great resource for information.