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Im a little worried :( Im P3D1 this morning I know im subposed to eat protein today... but i woke up this morning with a .6 gain.....yesterday was my 3rd day VLCD no drops My LDW 139.2yesterday i was 138.6 today im 139 did I do something wrong ? My first round I lost weight on these 3 days. I have over a week before TOM is expected to show up.. thanks
This morning I had 1 whole egg 2 egg whites omelet with left over chicken celery and onion
Kelly, SOOOOO happy for you. Welcome to ONEderland!
The reason for the gain is likely protein deprivation. The next 3-4 days of high protein will bring your weight back down to normal. Lots of lean animal protein for the next 4 days ok?Quote:
Originally Posted by melanie
Okay I am a worry wart!! Scared of gaining. Should I eat veggies and fruit or just protein?
It is normal to feel anxiety. First off, read the Phase 3 section. Secondly, eat lean proteins throughout the day. Have non-starchy vegetables as well and a maximum of 2 fruits. Start by eating the proteins on your plate. When full stop eating. Pay attention when you are eating so you can recognize when you are full. You will want to eat every couple of hours - just a little bit. Let me know if you have any questions.
I will tell him. Thank you.
Congrats on your 2.4lb loss! Good job! keep it up.
hello everyone! R4P2D5. I lost 1.4 today. I feel pretty good sipping on Lemonade. i decided to take the day off. i went to teh sauna this morning. i weighed before I went. I needed to relieve some stress. I usually run 5 miles or do a work out to feel the stress leave, but since I can't do that, this was ok.
I also went to Trader Joe's and picked up some organic apples! I had a pink lady for breakfast! I love them! Anyway, Everyone seems to be coming along. Take care. Have a wonderful day.
I will go back and read it again..Do I have to eat the fruit? Really Im not that hungry and I dont want to eat when Im not hungry.
Hi all! I am continuing to have steady losses but the last 4 days have only been .2 each day. I have been getting hungry so I added the melba back in 4 days ago. I'm going to drop it again and see if my numbers go down more. :) I've also noticed I'm really cold especially at night. Has anyone else experienced this?
Yes, I experienced this. You are getting leaner :-) Do this: Take a handkercheif and roll it long ways - about an inch thick. Wrap it around your neck and tie it. Not too snug ;-) You will be warm in no time.
kdshelley Great loss!
Last Chance .2 loss is a loss ! Yes I do get cold at night!
I will try the handkercheif tonight !
R1P2D14
Down 2.0 lbs.
Not sure what I did differently yesterday, but I'll take it! LOL
I guess I drank more water, but since my target water intake is nearly a gallon, that seems like it should be a negligible difference.
We bought a minivan yesterday, maybe the excitement of finally not being a "one car family" was the key.
Perhaps we should buy a boat today :D
Linda can I use Johnson and Johnson shampoo No more tangles shampoo + conditioner in 1?
LOL! I need a yacht!
Thanks Melanie! I know a loss is a loss and I have not been concerned or beating myself up, I was just noticing the slow down. After looking at my food journal there may be a connection between adding the Melba back in and the slow down. So today is a no Melba day and I will see what tomorrow brings! Down 11.6 and not complaining. It is really strange to see 16 as my first two numbers instead of 17! I love it every morning!!!!
Karen plain J&J shampoo is fine. Not the conditioner or lotion though.
Last chance, let us know how making that change helps.
LadyAjax, we should all buy a new car!!!
You guys are doing great! While I would not turn down a boat or yacht, I want a pony (actually a really nice big fancy horse that I would still call a pony!)
R1p2d28, down another 1.4 for a total of 16.9 lbs. So happy!
LOL .. I was thinking the same thing my 15 yr old daughter has been asking for a pony for about 10 yrs LOL
woke up this morning with a 1.2 loss YAY Thanks Linda all the protein and water worked very nice !! R2P3D2
Great news Melanie! I had horses growing up but not a an adult. Mid thirties and still wanting a pony.....it doesn't go away!
Well something worked because I was down .6 today!
R1P2D15
No new boat, and only 1lb down - *sigh*
Maybe I'll try a new dishwasher today! :D
I started 2 weeks ago today and I am down 16lbs (or 22lbs minus the 6lbs I gained loading) - Woot! Woot!
Hubby is R1P2D5 and down 1.8lbs (or 6.2lbs minus 4.4 load)
He is feeling pretty hungry and just told me that if he continues to be this hungry all the time, he knows he won't be willing to do the full round. Is it likely to get better for him, and how soon? This is 3rd day of VLC.
That's what I used Linda. Thanks.
You guys are all doing great! I am down .4 today. I made a boo boo. I had coffee and had silk plan creamer (don't know what I was thinking) Just a teaspoon, but it has cane sugar in it. It was too late so my progress slowed a little. I am more cautious now.
I went out today and bought a rocking wicker chair. I am on my way in a minute to get the big pillow that goes in it. We just bought a house in June and I buying items a little at a time. I am 50 yrs old and this the first time we have bought a house. I am excited at decorating, so once a month we decided to buys things for the house....
R4P2D6 Take care everyone!
Morning all! Down 1 lb this morning. I have a bbq to attend today and am stressing a little bit. Think I'll eat my protein before I go and bring my veggie and a fruit just in case there isn't something suitable. This is probably the hardest part of this plan ....handling your social engagements!
Have a great Sunday everyone!
R1P2D16
Down .4 - the new dishwasher did NOT help! LOL
I did eat my dinner very late, right before bed. I had been out running around all mid-day and missed lunch (ate some apple along the way) so I wasn't hungry until right before bed, and then when I did get hungry it seemed unhealthy to only have had a single serving of chicken and half an apple for the whole day, so I went ahead and ate the dinner I had saved from earlier.
Hubby is R1P2D6 and down 1.4lbs and feeling better.
Morning ladies. LadyAjax, glad to hear your hubby is feeling better. Happy Sunday everyone.
How did your engagement go yesterday? I hope all is well. it is hard to have engagements while on the protocol. i cancel everything while I'm on. I use to day its only 30 days....by the time I get ready to pay my next telephone bill, I will be off the program!!!!
You are Right LADYAJAX, My new Ipad didn't help (lol!) I lost 1 pound yesterday and now I'm up .4. I have also developed a rash on my face that is itching a little. I am also wondering why I'm up today. I decided to drink more lemonade and water and less tea and coffee. I am also laying off the strawberries for a few days. I am eating fish for the rest of the week, spinach and tomatoes. I will see how it goes. I will have cucumber at the end of the week (my favorite) on time.
Have a good day ladies!!!! You are all doing great. 13 days and counting!!!! to my 1/2 way mark!
I am so disappointed in myself. I just found out what my stalling is about. I got on the chat and talked to Kamee. Great reminders for me. I do't know what I was thinking. I was using coconut oil for my body and scalp. I usually wear braids while on HCG. I used it for my scalp and my body....why did I not think after loading to stop! Really Karen? I can't do anything until I go home and shower, wash my hair and use baby oil instead!
I feel like a dunce! Epic fail! Now I have to do 21 more days! This is going to be one looooooonnnnnnnggggg journey! Even though I have lost amost 13 pounds, I still have to be on another 21 days! I am so upset I could kick myself but I can't reach back there!
here I go.....
I will keep you all updated!
So sorry Karen!
R1P2D17
0.2 lb loss
When I first stepped on the scale at 6:30, it actually showed a 0.2lb GAIN, but I took a 5 minute break, went pee again, and came in with the slight loss. In P&I, Dr Simeons talks about stalls when a person reaches a weight that they held for a while, which I do think I was at 235 for quite a while (today's weight 235.8). How long does such a stall last, and are you just supposed to continue as normal even if your losses are slim/none? I only ate 378 calories yesterday (chicken, fish, 1 veggie, 1/2 fruit), so I'm fairly sure I'm not doing anything "wrong" diet wise. Yesterday's loss was 0.4lbs and todays 0.2.
Hubby is R1P2D7, down 1.8lbs
In the event that scenario happens to you what you do is continue on protocol and try to be patient. People have all kinds of ideas for breaking stalls - Me, I just advise eating the listed food options twice a day and drinking at least 3/4 gallon (3 liters) of water. It might be your body needs more foods. I would always be sure to eat the protein and vegetables each day. Stick with veggies like celery, cucumbers, lettuce or spinach.
Mistakenly grabbed my regular face cream yesterday instead of my P2 stuff and gained .8 :( The good news is i'm on Day 26 so it shouldn't kill me for P3/P4. I keep extending how long I'm going to be on protocol...first it was 30 days, then 40 days, then 45. I now think I will play it by ear and see how long I want to continue. I do have to get my hair done this week so I know that may slow me down a little but I have a charily ball to attend this weekend and I can't go looking like this!!!
Karen, I hate that you have to "start over" but look what a great head-start you have!!
It happens Last Chance! You will be fine beyond the initial gain from the cream.
Thanks. I need the enouragment...and you are right! I do have a good head start. its like losing 12 pounds before going on and now I have less to lose! (lol!) Thank you for making me feel better about it. Here I go! Have a good day!
Karen, I pray this go 3 weeks goes fast for you.
Thanks Linda, I was worried. He's not a quitter, but he's also not a masochist and would have no problem or regret about saying "whoops, not for me, thanks but no thanks" - and selfishly, it is MUCH easier doing this now that I am only having to make tiny meals for each of us and not worrying about making him some big dinner. I think the kids are living on PB&J and hot dogs, LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Linda
Thank Linda. What an ordeal....this will be one for the records....Like when my friend Heidi got on the protocol and ate 5 M&M's and gained about 3 pounds....I don't know if you remember that, but she surley does and was on like day 12 or 13! I felt so sorry for her, but she got though it so will I! I'm good. Really I am...The 21 days takes me to about September 10. I can hang out as long as I need to. I want it that bad! I have to do an extra week or so. If I reach my goal before that, I can increase my food intake until I get to day 21. (I doubt I will reach my goal before then!) (lol!)