hcg diet 2

[sthrnbelle]

Thanks for your comment.  Do you inject yourself? or do you have help?  I am getting a little nervous about the shots as Friday draws closer. What if I miss the spot?:)  I will be reading these posts for strength and sleeping teh first week if I get really hungry. I have got to have some will power or at least some ways to get around the hunger.  Reading these posts really help, so I told my hubby we have to get internet at home ASAP.  We tried it a few years ago, but our subdivision was new and we had lots of problems with it working, but I am sure that by now they have made advances. I really am interested in oral HCG, but I dont know if I can get it.

[sthrnbelle]

Thanks for your comment.  Do you inject yourself? or do you have help?  I am getting a little nervous about the shots as Friday draws closer. What if I miss the spot?:)  I will be reading these posts for strength and sleeping teh first week if I get really hungry. I have got to have some will power or at least some ways to get around the hunger.  Reading these posts really help, so I told my hubby we have to get internet at home ASAP.  We tried it a few years ago, but our subdivision was new and we had lots of problems with it working, but I am sure that by now they have made advances. I really am interested in oral HCG, but I dont know if I can get it.

[girleegirl71]

yes I inject myself, would you like me to send you a sheet showing you where to inject? do you have a fax (1-800) or email address? There are several places...place your 3 fingers just below the tip of shoulder, shoot under the lowest finger (deltoid muscle)--also, you can sit down and inject  in your upper mid thigh....plenty of muscle there...your glutes you may need help with, I do it myself but if you're nervous ask your hubby...you want to hit the outer mid quadrant...not near center....basically where your underwear line would be (if you wear bloomers)....I wouldnt go with oral Hcg, theres a lot of debate as to whether or not its effective.  How much do you need to lose?

[rhmckeon]

New here, can someone shed some light on the difference between u.i.'s and cc's are?  I want to order amps, but not sure how it converts.  Also, i was told that the normal daily dosage is 250cc's??  Am I cose?  My head is spinning.

[girleegirl71]

normal dose is 125-200 cc's, it does not work better to use more, in fact, supposedly using more actually will hinder your loss....

[rhmckeon]

thanks.  So are u.i and cc's the same?  once i mix it.  just measue the hcg in cc's?

[ItalianMama3]

I guess first question is if you’re ordering it for weight loss or something else all together. If it's for weight loss than you found the right group of people if not our information here won't help.

When you get your product via mail or Pharmacy it will also come with specific directions as to the size of the IU you ordered whether its 10,000 IU, 5000 IU or 1500 IU "Injectable units" cc and ml are usually what pertains to the injection or to the Bac water solution for mixing. I have heard ampoules are what they call the glass vials but it usually still said the injectable unit is. Also the size you'd order would also pertain to how long you’re using the product for weight loss. 21 - 40 injections.

I would also contact the place your planning on ordering from they can help you figure out what will help you the best.  

[ItalianMama3]

I am terrified of needles and I can do this. I suggest to everyone to numb the area prior to injection. It helps and you can't feel a thing. After the first couple it won't faze you either. TRUST ME I know...

[rhmckeon]

I'm using it for weight loss.  I want to order it on line.  It comes with the mixing solution and instrutions for mixing.  Thank goodness I found all of you. I found a medical supply company for the needels and syringes and I will follow Dr. S's protocol.  I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row.  As far as the injections, no problem, I give IM's to my neighbor everynight for IVF.

[Belle3208]

I'm terrified of needles, too!  When ordering the HCG, does it come with instructions on how to give yourself an injection?  Also, how do you numb the area?

[jodic]

I made it over. I have been 4 days vlcd: I have lost 4 pounds but the amazing part is that I have lost 2 inches in my hips, 2.5 inches in my waist and 3 inches at my chest, my thighs have not moved :(

I really had terrible headaches on the first two days of vlcd, but the past two have been fine.

Question KT talks about calcium packets to put in your water, has anyone found these??

[ubflossn]

well 1 lb of the setback has come off so the total for me right now is 12.2lbs 15 days of vlcd.  bummer i know but i'm sure it will kick back in.  the 1.8lb overnight really worried me because even if i indulged in too much salt one day come on.  we're eating like birds.  how can you gain that much in one day?  gotta love the female power to absorb!!!

jodic.....i haven't found the coral calcium sachets he talked about either but then i really haven't looked.  anyone else search for that?    and you're right even though i'm not where i think i should be i can definately tell there's loss in inches.  my arms and upper abdomen and my thighs really show a difference.  

[sthrnbelle]

Thanks for the injection info and unfortunately I do not have a fax.  But I will use the info you gave and what the clinic says and I will numb the spot too.  I have a lot to lose, girleegirl, LOTS! 100-150, I think. That is why I am trying Dr S this time, b/c my clinic's low cal plan did not work for me, I think that I need more restrictions or something.  I hope that I will have the willpower to make this work, I truly am grateful to have this board to read, full of people who have had success.  I feel that if I stick to this plan, be strong the first few hungry and adjusting days, that I will lose some.  Once I lose, it will encourage me and give me the extra boost that I need.  At least I think.  Anyways, I feel hopeful which is the most optimistic that I have felt in a  long time, b/c I was disapointed on the other plan when I did not do well.  That's why I am taking the time to try to learn and research Dr S.  I was scared of the 500 cal, but if I load correctly, it may not be that bad it seems.  I'm excited about Friday.

[Belle3208]

Sthrnbelle or Girleegirl,

Would you mind emailing me the injection info, too?  I need to go purchase the Dr. S book and read up before starting this program.  I'm looking forward to starting and hope I have as much success as many of you I'm reading about on here!!  Thanks so much for your help!!

[Kerroline]

mid123 - Where are you buddy? You started when I did! And you are close to my dimensions and what not? Are you still doing it?

Ubfloss, I just read your last post, when you said setback did you mean that you gained weight? My husband just gained weight from yesterday...  .6 lbs I think. Not much, but he's never gained, just lost or stayed the same. He swears he didn't cheat...has anyone else experienced this?

We cheated a few days ago, yeah I didn't post that morning, because we were at a family function, had brought our own food, but it was his grandmother and she was becoming really offended. Finally we just caved and said next time we'd let them know ahead of time. I felt bad either way. I gained 2 lbs from it, and today, have lost that and then some (2 days later), so I'm back to an all new low. My husband had gained 3.6 lbs, and hasn't lost it yet, and then he gained today, so he's not that thrilled. HE says he didn't cheat, but I know he's been super tempted. I don't think he did but I don't want him to think that he might as well have, ya know? Any encouragement? Send it this way! Thanks guys!

Ya'll are so awesome. Please don't kick me out since we cheated,. I felt HORRIBLe physically and mentally....I am not doing it again.

[Kerroline]

ok so now i scrolled up further and read...he didn't have a BM yesterday he said, so I'm thinking it's that. The diet does say you can use sea salt so he's started using that too, on vegies and stuff  more. I don't use it on mine....I wonder if that is the cause? It's obviously just water then. He drinks way more water than I do though. I drink the min and he drinks the max.

also, you had your monthly right? how did that turn out in the end?

[girleegirl71]

Hey all, down 1.6lbs this morning, yay!! My little setback has finally resolved itself! So I am down to 172.4 this morning, sooooooo close to the 160's!!  Total loss = 14.2lbs/16 days.  Oh, and I'm on my period too!

I bought that Dr. Schulze stuff, used it the last five days,increasing each night due to no results, so  I took 3 last night and STILL no BM. Very weird. Man I wonder how much poundage is backed up in there,its been a WHILE.

Well good job guys, keeep it up!

[girleegirl71]

I know what you mean about the cheat, it set me back 3 days just like Dr. S said it would. I only gained like 1.5lbs (and this  was Saturday night wedding), but it took me until yesterday to get to where I was at weigh in on Saturday. But today I dropped 1.6 lbs so I'm almost caught up to the 1lb a day loss. I agree, I felt bad about cheating, mentally, only cuz I KNEW I could actually resist it all without any temptation, but I HAD to eat, plain and simple, we were IN the wedding party. So I resolved that this is a great diet and I know I'm gonna get my weight off no matter what so I chose to not feel bad about it. We found a diet that WORKS, and FAST, so we're ok girl! No worries! One setback on this diet just doesnt seem too detrimental to me. Because I know it works!

[mresearcher]

good morning my hcg buddies!
ok so this is my 10th day of vlcd and im sick of it! hahah! of course im gonna keep trucking along and "fighting" but yeah im sick of it. After no loss yesterday (huge bummer.. almost cheated) i hung in there and thankfully lost .5 pound today, so i'm down 12.5 pounds after 9 days of deprivation. (geeze i sound so depressed huh) Also i think im retaining some water cause i feel super bloated, im gonna decrease the amount of sugerless gum im chomping on all day cause maybe the artificial sweetner has something to do with that. Its literally the only thing i've done differently in the past two days so i bet thats it. i'll let you all know.

Girlee- keep using the dr. schulze, depending on how backed up you are it may take longer to work, but im sure it will, i gave it to my girlfried who usually has a bm once/week and it took her a few nights too but when it finally happened, the floodgates were open and she's been regular ever since with only one/night to one very other night

I'm glad to hear everyone is doing so well. i miss the days of 2+ pounds lost each day, but i guess it has to all even out in the end.

Also YES, i have the coral calcium sachets they are awesome! My boyfriend found them online i think you can google them. i love them cause they make all water vitamin water, and it tastes better too.

[mresearcher]

some words of encouragement to your husband, tell him that this diet if done right and followed exactly is a once in a lifetime thing, meaning never again will he have to suffer through this, never again will he have to worry about dieting or deprivation. If he's strong now, just a few more weeks, than he'll never have to do it again, isn't that worth a few weeks of hardship. His body will function the way its suppossed to function and his metablism will be normal again. He can go day in and day out knowing that his days of yo-yoing are behind him. What a weight that will be off his shoulders. And as the lovely lindaloo puts it so eloquently, this is war. Thats it. you have to put yourself in the mindset that this is war. we are right in the trenches and every day will be a fight, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and you just have to be strong and tough enough to see it through so that you can reap the benefits for the rest of your life.

Goodluck!
-M

[Lindaloo]

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP!! ~Winston Churchhill

[ubflossn]

[ItalianMama3]

just use a ice pack or if you don't have those use a Ziploc with some ice, just hold it right on the skin for a few minutes. I poke around the surface with my finger nail and then inject the numbest spot. I wipe the area with the alcohol wipe after I ice too. Also make sure that’s dry before you inject, the alcohol wipe can make it sting a bit if it's wet and you inject the needle. It hasn't happened to me, but that’s the feedback around town.  

[ubflossn]

oops!  i swear i did not cheat one bite(although i have dreams about it haha)!  i did indulge in some excess sodium though.  i was having a problem with my bp and i really needed to raise it up a bit so i spread on more salt than i should have and i gained 1.8lbs overnight.  also i think i had too much water.  we're supposed to have between 1/2 and 1 gallon but i had about a  gallon and a half because i was hoping it would flush out more of the salt.  didn't!!!  today i lost 1lb that i gained so i'm still holding on to the .8.  still hard to believe extra salt can hold almost 2lbs of water wt.  i should have just gone to the picnic with you and actually enjoyed the food!!!

[ItalianMama3]

so down just 0.4 today but that's over 13 pounds in 10 days so I can't complain! Right....? Great job everyone just think we can start another thread for skinny people soon! hahaha

[ItalianMama3]

You are doing great!

[scare_d_kat]

Haven't been able to get here to read everyones great progress, hope everyone has been doing well.

Today is day 7 of VLCD, I haven't lost anything today but I got my period Monday and was expecting to gain, but the good news on day six was down another 1.5 pounds so that was 10 pounds in six days so that made me happy. Today I didn't lose anything, BUT I didn't gain anything either so that makes me happy.

I was curious as someone posted a couple days ago about how to convert the inches to pounds, could you let me know how to do that, I would really like to  know. I have not measured yet as I have been feeling kinda blotted, but would like to measure in the next day or so, and would like to know that information, could you please post.

Hope everyone is doing well, and I have thought about cheating, but not on this, this is for me, and I going to accomplish these forty three days and have great success!!!

[scare_d_kat]

I know this is war, I thought of that often last night, said nope, this is war!! Thanks!

[scare_d_kat]

Have you gotten past the need for taste yet? I made some cucumbers in vinegar and stevia the other night, has some taste, made me happy.

[lgstarchild]

[lgstarchild]

Is anyone getting adjusted by a chiropractor while doing the injection phase?  I know that massages aren't allowed, but wondering if an adjustment I so badly need would be ok?

I found that the grilled chicken that comes with the Burger King grilled chicken salad, is 100 grams, I weighed it.  I lost 1.6 on the next weigh in.  Just thought I would share that in case you were ever in a jam.
Plus, chewing a quarter piece of sugurless gum has been fine for me.
Anyone else with some diet secrets out there?  

[mresearcher]

i've got to say, im craving EVERYTHING. and late at night i get so friggin hungry! im dying over here people!

[Belle3208]

Thanks so much for the information on injections.  I'm still not sure if I have the courage to do it myself.  I haven't ordered my HCG injections yet, but I hope to soon.  Still feeling nervous about it.  I have 60 pounds I sure would love to lose though, so reading all these messages are encouraging me to just go for it!!  :)

[girleegirl71]

I am freaking dying over here. How did you get through your period? I am sooooo flippin hungry! Its only my 2nd day of my perioid (but I usually only have 3 days)....I want to literally eat everything in my house--and I even took the shot this morning!! What did you do to get through this?? Does anyone use appetite suppressants? hydroxycut or dexatrim or any of that stuff?

[ubflossn]

i did ok on my period and even lost during that time.  i skipped 2 days inj and the third day was so light i started the shots again.  here's the weird part.  it's been a week monday since i started and i'm still spotting.  very faint by there's something none the less.  i usually do for about a week but i'm well beyond that now so ???  so i lost during my period but gained 1.8 after a salt indulgence (water i know but on the scale it's the same!!) but as of today after 16 days of vlcd i'm down 12.8lbs so i'm almost at the 13lb loss i was a few days ago.  that was a 3day setback ladies!!  i really thought i'd be down in to new numbers by this weekend.  who knows now that that's caught up with maybe i'll jump big for a day or two and get back on track.  i'm with you guys though i'm not really hungry but would love to enjoy some really good food.  it is a social thing not a survival thing.  last night i made fettuccini carbonara for the fam and would have loved to jump in the bowl and roll around in it for a while (haha).  i even felt guilty crumbling bacon so i wore baggies on my hand.  i think we're developing an eating disorder gals!!!

[lgstarchild]

  Can the person who posted the info on the stuff they use for bowel movements post it again if you don't mind!  I didn't lose this morning, didn;t gain either, but it has been a while if you know what I mean.
I also washed my daughters' hair last night, but I did have my husband put their lotion on.  I'm wondering if that might have something to do with it.  I really don't want to do just the apples.  Hoping everyone will lose lots this wonderful NJ morning!!

[scare_d_kat]

I was curious as someone posted a couple days ago about how to convert the inches to pounds, could you let me know how to do that, I would really like to  know. I have not measured yet as I have been feeling kinda blotted, but would like to measure in the next day or so, and would like to know that information, could you please post.

[scare_d_kat]

are you drinking enough water? have you tried chewing gum? I must say that I have not been hungry at all, which has been great, I did wake up yesterday hungry so I did my shot anyway on my period, cause I didn't want to chance it, I am determined to make it thru this. Try drinking more water it will fill you up, and try gum (sugarfree) I just find my mouth wants something to do, not that I am hungry. Today is day at of VLCD and I am down 12 pounds, so I am happy with that, in addition I did measure and I have lost about 5.5 inches all together. Let me know.

[scare_d_kat]

I believe you are looking for Dr. Schulze phase 1 is what everyone has been posting. I haven't purchased it yet, but it is on my list, due to all the great reports I have read on here. :)

[mommyiam]

Wow!  You guys are great!!  I've read this whole thread...so excited for everyone!  I ordered from drug delivery and am eagerly waiting for my stuff, expect it in about 12 more days.  I think I probably have the most to lose, I am very determined!  Did want to ask about some personal cleaning products...like deoderant, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc, what do you use??

My game plan starts after my cycle in Oct, the 12th should be my first gorge day -- by then you guys will all be mostly done!  New skinny gals!!

Best of Luck!

[ubflossn]

well i did change the personal care regimine quite a bit.  for soap i i bought the natures gate body wash.  looked like it would work but once i got it home i realized it had dls in it and that was one of the things i'm trying to avoid so i switched to an organic bar soap from moonshinesoap.com.  the stuff is awesome but it does contain some plant oils.  i think it's a trade off.  either you get toxic stuff you don't want or some oils.   i haven't found a product yet that doesn't have what we don't want all the way.  i am switching between the crystal rock deodorant and the natures gate grapefruit/ginger.  i like that one a lot but it's sort of stick feeling.  the rock feels better but i'm not sure i stay "fresh" as long.  i switch my toothpaste(i'm the dental hygienist so that one was tough!) to natures gate raspberrymint  with fluoride and i mix baking soda in with that one because it really doesn't make your mouth feel clean on it's own.  i've also been using the moonshine soap on my hair.  i love the way it makes it feel and i don't seem to need conditioner afterwards.  although i do have this 100% organic rose oil stuff i love for my hair.  i put on latex gloves and put a couple sprays into just the ends of my hair before i blow dry (also done with mygloves on so i don't get in on my hands).  it's sort of a crazy process huh?  it's working though so who knows.  lindaloo was washing with lemons only for a while but i'm not sure if she still is.  lindaloo...............update the clean routine!!!  still lemons?  do you smell like a goat???  (haha)

[girleegirl71]

Hey guys, down 0.2 lbs this AM, which is great considering I know I used too much salt yesterday..I've never used salt since starting this diet but I am struggling with this period thing. Oddly for the first time EVER in my life I've actually had menstrual stuff...cramps, fatigue, lots of blood loss....never had those issuses before--but I'm ok with it, if I can just get through the late PM hunger!

This is my 5th day trying this Dr. Schulze and it still hasnt worked for me. Gonna have some nasty black coffee and see if it helps.

Hey Boss!! Yup, I'm here, just been a busy girl! You've been being very nice AND helpful on the different threads--see I knew you had it in you!! (and I just gotta ask...are you a Leo? Aries?)  Well I read one of your posts and you talk about all these ways to lose weight fast (some ridiculous amounts, 30 lbs or something like that!)--just curious what your secret is? I dont want to lose like that, I know its unhealthy and impermanent and all that, but I'm just curious when you're in a crunch to lose fast what you do? And then do you put it right back on the next day? Isn't that bad for your heart? Just intrigued. Well I got 30 lbs to go and since this diet is the first to work since my baby, I guess I'll stick with it!!  (although I much prefer my OLD way...eat whatever the heck I wanted and just do my cardio and wt. training and was lean and strong..man I loved that...didn't work this time around though--I really think those steroids they made me take effed me all up!)  Anyway, would love to hear your secret!!

Well gang, would love to hear all your successes so far...its very motiviating!  Loo, how are you???

[scare_d_kat]

Hang in there, you are doing great, and you will reach your goals if you tough it out. I know your issues with your period as well, cramps and lots of blood loss, but I always have bad periods so you are lucky in that aspect. Don't let Boss get to you, you are going great, and you will make it, its only 30 more pounds for you and its working, keep remembering that, then go back to weight training and cardio to maintain after this is over. I personally look at it this way. $16,000 for lap band, that I don't have, or $180.00 to lose fourty pounds, think I will take the second one, a lot cheaper!

You can do it, drink lots more water and you won't be so hungry, maybe that will help.

[mresearcher]

hello everyone.. its a yucky morning here in New York but i'm happy cause i lost another pound! im down 13.5 pounds and im only on day 11. so that means i weighed 138.5 from my starting weight 152. GREAT!

scare d: yes i drink about 4.5 liters of water a day, not sure how to convert that to gallons but, im a water machine. i wish i would have done all the cleanses prior to this, maybe that would have helped with my cravings. Its really weird because before i started this, i NEVER had intense cravings. i loved food and ate plenty of it, but i never felt like this. this is the most intense craving i've ever experienced and its probably because im just not alloud to have any of it, and havent tasted something yummy (really yummy, not cucumber yummy) in so long ! lol! anyway thanks so much for the suggestions though i'll certainly keep them in mind.

Loo -where are ya?

[mresearcher]

i forgot to ask, are you drinking enough water after taking the dr. schulze? and do you take it after dinner as the last thing of the night. it doesnt work so well when you eat after taking it. follow the directions keep increasing until the floodgates open! lol.. =)

[ubflossn]

3.79liters equals one gallon so you're much more than one gallon.  

oh noooo i think girlee has invited him to speak.  

[girleegirl71]

OHHHH!! sorry about that you guys!! Well he's been a nice boy, we threw down and hashed it out and "get" eachother now...sorry...forgive me?

[Belle3208]

I'd like to buy Dr. Simeons Pounds and Inches book.  Any recommendations on where to buy?

[ubflossn]

i don't know where you can get it just the book but i do know that at hcgsupplies.com you get it free with purchase.  that's where a lot of us got our needles/water etc.  

[Eruaistaniel]

Still losing 1/2 a pound a day most days.  Sometimes no loss at all.  I ordered some of that Dr. Schulze but haven't gotten it yet.  I hope that will help.

[imalarry]

Just checking in to say hello. Day 13 of my vlcd on the simmons protocall and I am down 16 lbs. I look so different, people are starting to notice and I have droped 2 pant sizes. My strength is good and the cravings arent to bad . I had a setback where I did not lose for three days then I started a fresh ampule off Hcg and I am losing again.  I hope to reach my goal in 13 days.

I have been reading this board everyday and I am so proud of everyones determination to stay the course and am so happy for all the sucess everyone is enjoying. God bless all of ya.

[ubflossn]

congrats larry!!!  you're doing great!  i'm sure your wife is pleased so keep plugging along with the rest of us and we'll get there!

[ubflossn]

if you go to the bottom of the page on hcgsupplies.com and click the link that says natural hcg there is a free download on there.

[mommyiam]

Thanks for the suggestions...do you order all on line?

[Lindaloo]

Hi guys  . . I'm here, just been hiding out cause I've been vascilating between 145 & 145.5 for the past 5 days and feeling a bit down . . . don't want to infect all the positive energy here!! It's funny though . . . I see changes in my body even if the scale doesn't reflect it (my pants are falling off) . . . . I'm going to do an apple day tomorrow if the scale still says 145 and see what happens . . I've also added a 45min. palates tape and rollerblading to my daily routine.

Sorry . . . .I've been a little crazed and haven't kept up with posting . . . . trying to sell mom's house and I'm constantly cleaning, fixing, staging . . cause people are constantly coming to see the place.

Make sure you drink lots of water with Dr. Schulze's pills . . . and if all else fails . . . . .don't forget about Big Red!!!

You guys are doing great . . . . keep up the good work!!

Ub: I smell like lemons!!! I've been using the Nature's Gate Shampoo & Rinse . . . .and lemons too!!

[girleegirl71]

hey Linda...isn't there something in Dr. S's protocal that says if you have a 2 days of stagnance then the 3rd day you are supposed to not eat ALL day and then that night have the biggest steak you can get down? I swear I read that somewhere. Never heard of the apple day thing, but I didnt get too much into KTs book (skimmed it basically, but I'm a power-reader).

So what is this big red thing anyway? Is it something I can do without assistance? My husband would DIE if he had to help me...he doesnt even think I GO #2!!! (he's a whacko! in a funny way).  Anyway where do you get Big Red and how the heck do you do it, cuz Shulze is not working for me at all.

145 is GREAT, cant wait to be there again!!

[Lindaloo]

GG: The steak protocal is for phase 3 . . . if you gain more then 2lbs during this phase you stop eating on that day and eat your steak at night . . . I'm still in phase 2 . . .where if you don't lose for 4 days you can eat 6 apples (in lieu of our normal allotment) for a day.

Big Red is an enema bag, you should be able to get one at your local drug store . . . you can do it yourself, just follow the instructions . . . don't get the little premixed enemas they never work for me . . . . I need the whole bag!!

[ubflossn]

where did you get your hcg?

[girleegirl71]

native healing ways dot com

[scare_d_kat]

are you doing KT's protocol, I don't remember seeing the apple thing on Simeons.

[Lindaloo]

I kind of combine the two . . . the apple thing is in KT's book.

[mresearcher]

guys i forgot to mentin theres an hcg web thats amazing. it has info, pictures, and exprts the address is http://  hcg  support  group  .forumotion.  com/  index.   htm

let me know if it doesnt show up

[mommyiam]

The apple is in both, just reread Dr S a few hours ago...

loo --  You are doing amazing!  What was your total loss?  In Dr S, remember he says that if the patient lost 34 lbs or 40 injections, they would stop the protocol - with the only exception of the greatly obese they would allow up to another 6 lbs.  I know you really wanted to get down to that 130, but maybe this all your body can give up right now?  Hey, I don't know, I haven't even started yet.  (But I can't wait to join you LOSERS!)  I will be doing a min of to complete 40 shot cycles, and really need 3, but will see how I feel at that point.  Good Luck!

[ubflossn]

the apple program is in simeons.  on page 44 under plateau.  

[scare_d_kat]

thanks, I don't remember seeing that, but there is so much to take in and remember. I also missed what Mommy just said, need to go back and reread that part as well. Memory must be going.

linadoo, I would kill to be 145 right now, want to trade place, hee hee you sound like your doing awesome, do you think you still have fat to lose. I don't know where you live, but good luck with selling your moms house, I work on the financing side and things are just plain ugly these days, I hope your market is doing well, sounds like it with all the people you are showing the house to, that's great.

[scare_d_kat]

looking forward to tomorrows report wishing everyone great success!

[Lindaloo]

Mommy: I've lost 35lbs so far . . .  I know I should be happy, and I am but  . . .  just a few more lbs . . .  I hope!!
Scare-d: I think I have more to lose 10-15 lbs would be great . . . we're in Long Island NY . . I know it's a slow market but keeping our fingers crossed!! You'll get there scare-d . . . be strong!!

[ubflossn]

goodmorning all!!!  well it's moving again(yea).  i'm down just a half pound today but it's the lowest number i've reached yet.  that means i've overcome the setback and started rolling again.  17 days on vlcd and 13.5 lbs.  not quite a pound a day but we'll have to wait til the end to see how it shakes out.  

good luck at weigh in all!

[Eruaistaniel]

This is my 15th day on the vlcd and I've lost 12 1/2 lbs.  This is the third day I've weighed 170.5 lbs.  If I haven't lost tomorrow I'll have to do an apple day already.  The way things are going looks like I'll have to do 3 courses instead of 2 like I originally planned.  I might just settle for something less than my goal if this is the way it's going to be.  We'll see how things go before I say more.

[scare_d_kat]

actually NY is doing pretty well, and the homes have increased in value since last year, in some areas as much as 11-15%, which is great news for you. I am in Florida where it is a major buyers market, and the second highest state for foreclosures. trying to finance someone here is like finding a needle in a hay stack, that probably would be easier! :) Many, many customers are upside in their houses here and can't get out of their adjustables, which means foreclosure is around the corner for them unforunately as their interest rate is going up 6% over the next year and a half-ouch!

I am doing pretty well I think, I have lost 12 pounds so far in eight days on the LVCD, today I lost nothing so today is day nine, I just had my period, which concerns me having it so early in the shots, I hope that didn't kill me. But I am staying strong and doing one day at a time, exercising everyday.

Maybe this will be the weekend you sell the house and make a big profit and the scale will drop!!!
Here's hoping...

[scare_d_kat]

How you doing this morning, any better? getting over the hunger? Sure hope so, let me know

[ubflossn]

don't get discouraged.  i don't know how tall you are or how much you want to lose but i think you're doing ok.  remember dr s said 1/2 to 1lb per day.  in the end it will average out to probably about that much.  i'm thinking i should be losing more too but maybe we'll have and easier time keeping it off since we're losing slower.  and whatever slower means...........it's only been a couple of weeks!!!  keep telling yourself that!  it's been 17days of vlcd with zero cheating and i've only lost 13.5lbs.  the flip side of that is I'VE LOST 13.5 POUNDS!!!  i haven't been able to achieve that on any other program so i'm happy.  and that really averages to about 8/10 of a pound per day which isn't bad.  keep telling yourself how great you're doing and don't focus on the numbers.  easy to say i know but it's an exercise i'm doing daily too!!!  you have lost an average of a pound and a half per day and that's awesome!!!  and you've had a period.  like me you'll probably have another one during the course of this thing and i think it does slow things down.  i'm already figuring i'll have to do 2 rounds of this.  i'm at 175.4 and i want to get to 140.  i think that's reasonable.  i'm hoping for about 30-35lbs on the first go round.  then i'll have another maybe 15lbs to go so it should be a short course the second time.  but i started at 188.8.  actually more because when i went to get my physical a few weeks before i actually started this i weighed 191(i can't believe i'm telling!!!) so i've come a long way baby!!!  so keep your chin up and keep plugging along with the rest of us and you'll reach your goal!!!

[Lindaloo]

Scare-d:
Thanks for the info!!
Well I'm down this morning to 143.5 so Yay!! It's moving again! Now we just have to sell the house!! That's funny you mention Florida cause that's where my residence is I've got a condo by the ocean in Ft. Lauderdale . . . after I get mom settled I was going to go down and fix my place up and sell . . . but I know the market is really bad down there!! I have a few friends that can't get rid of their homes!! So maybe I'll wait on selling down there??
You're doing great!! One day at a time that's all we can do!!

Ub: Yay!!! You're on the move again too!! That's my girl!!
Eru: Don't worry darlin, you're doing great . . . I did an apple day, I think during week 3 and it got me moving again and I wasn't even hungry!!

[Belle3208]

Thanks so much for the information!!  I'm going to go check it out right now.  
I'd like to get started on this hcg protocal and I have no idea where to begin.
I hope to be a part of the group soon and updating all on my progress.  Thanks!

[ubflossn]

good luck to you.  read and reread cuz there's lots of information in there!   we'll see you on here soon as a new big loser!!

[GRACIEGIRL2]

[girleegirl71]

Hey guys, you guys are doing GREAT!!

Eru, listen to Ub, she is right....in the big picture you still have lost a TON of weight in just 15 days!! What other diet have you ever been on with such great results in 2 weeks??? Thats how I look at it too...I am down 15.5lbs in 18 days (with a cheat day in there, AND my period), and I am totally happy about it.  I do have 20-30 more to go too but I'm already 1/3 of the way there--in TWO WEEKS! Try to think of it that way, you are doing realllly great!!

Im down 1.2 lbs this morning which takes me to 171lb from 186.6....so close to the 160's I can taste it!!

Linda--what was your weight when you started? I cant remember what you said, but I know you have had awesome success too! I cant wait, heck, to be in the 150's even! (my husband wouldl ike me to stop at 150, says he likes a little "junk in the trunk"--150 is a size 10 for me, which is ok, we'll see....I still am going for my 137lbs and 18% body fat, what i was before I had this little stinker!!)

have a good day guys!!

[GRACIEGIRL2]

Glad to see everyone is doing well!
Finally over my little plateau.  The scales have moved!  26.5lbs in 23 days.  I don't know if that was because of last Sunday when I cheated or if it was just a plateau.

Your right girlee, Know other diet have I tried that I lost this much weight in such a short period of time.

I am still looking forward to my gorge days.  Just can't decide what I want to eat first.

I still have cravings but they are controlable.  I have lost the sweets craving.  I used to eat little debbies everyday.

I still have a long way to go.  I will win this war!

Hope everyone has a great losing weekend!

[Lindaloo]

I started at 180 lbs. and today I'm 143.5 lbs. YAY!! I tried on a huge old bag O jeans  . . . they all fit and some (get this) are too big!! You're doing great darlin . . . keep it up!!!

[Belle3208]

Girlee, I'm in the same scenerio.......currently at 186 and haven't lost since I had my NOW 4 yr old!
I have a lot of reading to do, but I look forward to having the same success that you're having.

I wanted to ask the 3 of you (girlee, ub, gracie) about the injections.  I'm really terrified of injecting myself and mixing the hCG.  Did either of you start the program at a clinic that administered the injections?  

[Eruaistaniel]

Thanks girls.  I really needed some encouragement.  1/2 a pound a day is pretty good.  It just wasn't what I was expecting.  I'm also anxious for this to be over too.  I want a Big Mac.  lol

ub:  Actually, I haven't had a period yet.  I'm due sometime between the 1st and 3rd of October.  It doesn't come on the dot for me, so I have to guess a little.  I'm not looking forward to that.  I'm 5'5" tall.  I was hoping to get to 130 lbs in 2 treatments.  I don't think that's going to happen though.  I'm happy with the weight I've lost, but disappointed at the same time.  My expectations are going to have to change.  Anyway, I'm going to keep on keeping on.  It will just take me longer than I expected to reach my goal.

[imalarry]

Just checking in to say don 16 lbs ( day 13 of vlcd ) and feelin good and strong. Hard workouts really seem to be helping. Simmons says we can hace crab so I am having that tonight with asparags and a little lemon. I really feel working out really helps the speed of progresion here even if you just walk for an hour or so it will really help. Keep up all the great work everyone..................You will all be way ready for the beach next summer and lookin good.

[girleegirl71]

Hey Belle....thats so funny that we are the same!! Well hopefully I will continue to be a good girl so I can be encouraging to you!! How tall are you? I'm 5'6.

NO, I do my shots myself, but I've been giving shots for 15 years so it was easy for me. Its only gonna hurt if you are hesitant and go in too slow...or if you inject the med and its still cold. I actually find the 30g/1inch needles hurt less that the 1/2 inch needles, because the 1/2 inch needles are thicker. Plus I think the 1 inch has a better chance of going IM, but I know Lindaloo uses the 1/2 and she has had fabulous results too!! You really will be fine, I promise, just make sure the lumen (hole in the needle) is facing up, point, and shoot like a dart, you will be fine!!

My baby is 15 months old and I was 218 the day I had her. But I was 215lb-218lb with my other 3(boys) also, and always got down to 140lb within a year. This girl? She had to shake things up! Hopefully not a sign of things to come!! LOL

[ItalianMama3]

Holy moley- I'm offline for a day and it takes me 20 minutes to catch up............ everyone is doing so well. I can't believe the success of this diet, and I hadn't heard anything about it until 4 months ago! This is fine I’d rather be the skinny B anyway!

So I was down .04 yesterday and today I'm the same. Just plugging along getting sick of beef, the chicken is fine still. I need some variety. I also never ate meat more than a couple times a week so i figured it would happen I was just hoping it wouldn't be so soon.... anyway enjoying going through the closet for smaller shirts and pants!

[mresearcher]

Wow, everyoe is so encuraging! im glad to see this friday everyone's scales are movng.. yes my hunger has gone down alot but the cravings are still there. i cant wait till this is over! I want a BIG MAC TOO!

ok so its day 12 for me and im down exactly 14 pounds, so im very happy, although i only lost .5 pound today which isnt as much as i would've liked but whatever...

girlee, eru, ub linda you guys are all doing fantastic! its soo great!

check out the web page i posted yesterday, its a series of blogs and forums all from people doing the hcg diet. also theres before and after pictures from members of the site. its really informative!

[ItalianMama3]

wheres it at?

[mresearcher]

http://  hcg  support  group  .forumotion.  com/  index.   htm

[mresearcher]

did it not show up? shows up on my comp.

[chaz11]

I tried ardering from natural solutions for my hcg.  I did not get the order but they were nice enough to make sure to charge my card for $285.  I have written them 4 emails and I have tried to call but cannot find the number.  Just a warning to everyone.

I was wondering if there was anyone who could tell me exactly what I needed to order and from where.  I am about 45 lbs over where I need to be and I have been detoxing for three weeks.  Can anyone help please?

[imalarry]

HGI medical took care of me in 30 days, the quality is there and many have used them  and only a few had slight delays. They are not the cheapest though ( from what I have read ) 18777211200

[imalarry]

how exactlly do I find that web page ? do I take out the spaces??

[GRACIEGIRL2]

I found the web sight.  Really cool stuff.  Yes, you do take out the spaces.

imalarry, saw your post on another thread, your so funny, now you are bboss' biggest fan.  He is such a joke.

[mresearcher]

yes you must take out the spaces but be sure to keep the dots in the right places. i had to add spaces in order for this forum to print it.

[imalarry]

I love screwing with him. He is such a fraud .......come one. " 165 lbs and ripped" yet...." I compete at 147 lbs.!!!!!!   ??????? What dose he do to lose another 18 lbs when he is already ripped ????? oh oh  I know , he must take his brain out and leave it at home.  " 5' 9" and 147...........He must look like a twig !!

Keep up the great work Gracie

[Belle3208]

Thanks so much for the information!  You are a couple of inches taller than I am.  Once I get started, I'll come back around with results for support.  Have a great weekend, and again thanks for the information.

[imalarry]

That web site is AWSOME. Thank you so much..................

[scare_d_kat]

So you so the compete thing too? Yeah, he told me that he is NOT a bodybuilder though, he said to he is a pro athelte.  Funny don't know of any other sport that you want to be at such a low weight. My ex is a bodybuilder and I know all about that world, he is ful of it, they do some major harmful things to lose weight, don't let him kid you, and they do some major harmful things to gain weight as well (steroids, etc...)  And yes, you are right if he is ripped at 165, he does not need to lose 20 pounds to be ready for competion.

[scare_d_kat]

Here is a website that you may find helpful. zillowdotcom, it gives a pretty accurate value for your home and tells you all the homes that have sold in the neighborhood in the past year if there are any. You can put your condo address in as well, and find out who sold for what. You don't want to put more money into the property if you are upside arlready, but I probably don't have to tell you that.

Thanks for the encouragement, I am getting fustrated along with everyone else, my period is still here and I only started the shots last week 11 days ago and I have had my period for 5 of them, I wonder if that is screwing me up this whole week, I feel like I have wasted a week. At this point I am really thinking about just starting over today and seeing what happens. I have lost 12 pounds in 9 days of VLCD, but I lost nothing this morning, and that is twice this week, nothing, and I just started, anyone else feel the same way?  With all the female issues I have, I am never too sure when it will arrive sometimes its early like now, I wanted to be more into this before I got it.

[imalarry]

See all you on monday...................Have a great weekend

[ubflossn]

i did not have a clinic help with inj.  i ordered from drugdelivery.ca and i too was very nervous about mixing.  in fact i think i messed up a bit with the first batch.  i ordered 6vials of 1500iu.  i figured that way it would always be fresh and if i messed it up the next week would be better.  the injections weren't as bad as i thought they'd be.  after the first one i was a wreck. i thought for sure i'd give myself and embolism or something.  when you get to that part we'll talk about it more.  just know that nobody here is crazy about the idea of gving shots to ourselves but we've managed and you can too if that's what you decide to do.

[ubflossn]

you can still get there in 2 rounds.  don't give up you're doing great.  you do have to get your mind off the big mac though!  if you start eating that way again after all this work you'll be doing it again after that.  those things will kill ya!!!

[ubflossn]

you have lost 12lbs in 9 days!!!  that's awesome in itself.  dr s only claimed about 1/2 to 1 lb a day and you're doing better than that!  i will also have 2 periods on the program but let's just hang in there.  where else could you lose 12pounds in 9 days!!!  hang in there and things will really seem worth it!  i've been on the vlcd for 17days and only lost 13.5lbs but that's more than i've been able to lose by myself in a long time!!  you're doing great!!  keep telling yourself that!

[Eruaistaniel]

I hope you're right.  I really don't want to have to do this 3 times.  I'm already getting tired of the limited menu.  I don't plan on eating Big Macs and other fattening foods all the time.  Just an occational thing.  I can't give them up for good.  I think I can be sensible about it.  

[imalarry]

There is no such thing as a sensable BIG MAC...............just my opinion lol

[ItalianMama3]

I'll be with you too, I won't be lucky enough to lose it in one round either!

[Eruaistaniel]

You can go the rest of your life without having a single thing indulgant?  I don't know you, so maybe you can.  Good luck.

[ubflossn]

big mac isn't my thing but i'd love some chips and salsa from my favorite mexican rest.  also i'm going to eat a piece of my wedding cake.  i'm thinking of an almond flavored angel food cake with a fluffy delicate mocha/almond whippy frosting!!!  

[CAROLF156]

PLEASE HELP!!!!ABOUT A MONTH AGO I STARTED GOING TO A WEIGHT LOSS DR. HE DID A CBC AND COMPLETE PHYSICAL ON ME, INCLUDING A PREG. TEST. EVERYTHING CAME BACK NORMAL SO HE STARTED ME ON HCG & B12 SHOTS. I GO EVERY WEEK AND HAVE HAD THE SHOT FOUR TIMES NOW...I HAVE LOST NO WEIGHT AND HAVE ACTUALLY GAINED 2 LBS. ABOUT A WEEK AGO, AFTER MY THIRD SHOT, I STARTED EXPERIENCING REALLY HORRIBLE HEADACHES, NAUSEA, VOMITING, EXTREME FATIGUE AND JUST ALL AROUND FEELING BAD. I TOLD HIM ON MY FOURTH WEEK AND HE SAID MY BODY HAD TO GET USED TO THE SHOTS.. I DONT KNOW ABOUT THAT, YEA I WANNA LOSE WEIGHT BUT THESE ARE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS.HE DIDNT SEEM CONCERNED. SHOULD I STOP TAKING THEM? PLEASE LET ME KNOW.. AND NO IM NOT PREGNANT...THANKS IN ADVANCE!!

[Eruaistaniel]

Yum.  That sounds good.  I love mexican food too.

I'm going to have to learn to cook for myself more when I get done.  (It's hard to cook for one person though.  I'm single with no children.)  That's the only way to get anything organic.  I'll just have my Big Mac or Pizza Hut pizza once every 2 or 3 months.  It should be okay as long as I watch it and get my exercise.  

[Eruaistaniel]

Carolf: Hmm.  I wish I knew what to tell you.  I experienced headaches when I first started the shots, but I took an asprin and it went away.  I haven't experienced nausea, or vomiting.  I felt a little weak at first, but that quickly went away.  Could it be because you are just doing the shots once a week?  

all: Anybody else have anything to add?

[ItalianMama3]

Ultimately that's a decision between you and your Doctor. If you are concerned by all means follow your instincts. Stop taking or doing anything that could be giving you worries. No one here is a Doctor nor have the expertise to say for sure what is right or you and your health!  

I hope you find answers soon but I think it lies with you and your Doctor. Good Luck and hope you feel better soon!

[mresearcher]

Eru.. im with you! i could never give up those yummy things forever. to me, thats not living. i love sweets especially ice cream and cakes, and chips and salsa, and thin crust pizza, and BIG MACS! i love it all and i will continue to live and enjoy them in moderation. Thats exactly how i lived prior to this diet, i ate perfectly almost all the time and only splurged once in a while, i worked out 5 days/week (still do).. But still i couldn't get lower than 145 pounds. And the minute i stopped lets say for a birthday or something and let myself go, even for one day, i'd gain between 3-6 pounds and have to start all over again. Im hoping this protocol will save me from the eternal yo yo, so i can enjoy everything about life, being skinny And enjoying indulgences (moderatly of course!) =)

[Eruaistaniel]

I hear ya.  Moderation is important.  I've never had much of a sweet tooth.  Although I did enjoy some cake and other sweets on occation.  I've got Halloween candy for the trick or treaters in the house right now, but I'm not tempted to get into it.  If I smelled a Big Mac or pizza I would probably have a melt down though.  lol  

[Eruaistaniel]

I lost another 1/2 lb this morning so I wont have to do an apple day yet.  That's 13 lbs in 16 days.  Not bad at all.  I'm 170 lbs now.  I'm so close to the 160s.  Yay!

[ubflossn]

life is good!  i droped another pound!!  total 14.4lbs gone 18days vlcd.  we're on our way girls!!!

[ubflossn]

and boys...........sorry larry!!

[Lindaloo]

Hi Dear: I'm wondering . . . did your read KT's book or Dr. Simeons Manuscript? This is not a once a week shot. You need to read both and follow them to the letter.

[Lindaloo]

YAY UB!!!!!! YOU'RE ON YOUR WAY BACK DOWN!!! COOL!!!
ERU: I'sn't it a relief, I've been on the verge of an apple day many times . . . congrats!!!

[Eruaistaniel]

Yes, it is a relief.  How did you feel on your apple days?  Did you feel weak at all?

[Lindaloo]

No, it was weird . . . I wasn't even hungry???

[ItalianMama3]

I'm at the same weight now for the 3rd morning. If I wake up tomorrow and it's the same I guess I'll start the apple a day. Whhooohhhooo can't wait. I get to change up the diet! Better stock up on the apples.

Get job UB!! Sniffing your girlfriend's lunch the other day helped lose another pound! Just like when Scott ate all that yummy food at the fair, you lost the next day too.

[girleegirl71]

Funny! me too, I weighed in at 170.6 this morning.,..omg I will be freakin hysterical if I see the 160's tomorrow!! So I am down exactly 16lbs in 19 days.

Linda...how much longer do you have? You should be done soon huh? You will stay with us, right? While you take the 3 week break? Its so great that you are ablet o give us your insights and experiences you are having along the way. Are you gonna go for a 2nd round? (I think 145 sounds great but I'm sure when I'm there, I'll want the 130's too! Funny how we're like that!!)

Ubsie--Awesome!! You're doing great!!

mres....I am just like you. I'd rather enjoy whatever I want and just exercise my way out of it!! But I gain, just like you. my body can fluctutate daily depending on what I eat, but its always within a 5 lb range (before I got pregnant). So I"m hoping for the "reset" too that Dr. S promises because I gained so much weight with this pregnancy (and the twins RIGHT BEFORE) that I just haven't been the same since. Am sooo looking forward to Taco Bell again!!

[gottagetitoff]

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum, but I have been reading the posts for about a week now. I started HCG on September 24th. I went through a clinic and so I'm not doing the Simeon diet or the vlcd that you guys are doing. One of the reason's I had not posted is because I was afraid that the way my doctor has me doing it, that I wouldn't see the results that you guys have. Before I go on, I just want to say, reading you guys posts really got me through these first 6 days! I weighed myself for the first time this morning and my scale says I have lost 11 pounds in 6 days...no lie! I started  at 243, which is what I weighed in at at the clinic on Monday, and today it is saying I weigh 232.9 pounds...I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT!!!!!!! I am going to weigh myself on another scale just to make sure. I want to get down to 150 pounds, and at this rate I think I can make it. It is not easy, but seeing the scale move soooo much is definitely motivation. Once I weigh myself on another scale, I will post again to confirm, because I have to have a " second opinion" hahahahaha!!!!

[ItalianMama3]

We’ll be interested to hear what type of diet you’re following and the size and frequency of your Hcg injections. Also are you taking any supplements along daily and exercising?

[Lindaloo]

Hi GG: I'm feeling pretty good so I'm going to continue with the shots for another week and see how I feel. I'm 143lbs this morning. So If I continue next week and feel fine and lose more that'll be great . . . but if not I'll stop the shots and start phase 3. I know I'm stepping out of the box but I'll be very careful and conscious of how I feel and act accordingly.

[gottagetitoff]

I only take the shot one time per week...I think this is what scared me to post initially, because everyone else does it daily. I also take an appetite suppressent and then I take a fluid pill on Tuesdays and Saturdays. My diet usually consists of:

Breakfast: Special K
Lunch: half of a sandwich and bowl of soup
Dinner: Chicken and a veggie

I can have fruit for snacks
I drink plenty of water.

I am not sure why it works for me, because I know that the posts I have read several times say you have to follow the protocal to to the "t" Personally, I say, however it works for anybody, then go for it.  My doctor said the HCG really help with the inches, so I am excited about that.  how long has everyone been doing the HCG?

[ItalianMama3]

I personally have only been doing it 2 weeks today. There are a few people here on it longer and some new to it. But it is interesting to hear of new studies being done with Hcg.

Can I ask a few questions....?

1. Do you know how large the injection is ? (1.50 cc
2. Did your Doctor say you needed to go organic?
3. Did you have to discontinue anything? food wise or was it just lower your daily calories? I thought I saw on another Hcg thread that you have 1000 calories a day, is that right?
4. What lead you to try the Hcg for weightloss? Most of us are familar with Kevin Trudeau or Dr. Simeons

Thanks.... and hope the weight keeps falling off !

[Eruaistaniel]

I can't believe it!  I actually dropped a whole pound overnight instead of 1/2 a pound like I usually do.  I made it to 169.0 lbs.  So, as of today, I've lost 14 lbs in 17 days.

[ubflossn]

eru.....good for you!!!  i can't wait to hit the next number sequencd.  i'm having a hart time getting out of the 170's though.  after 18 days of vlcd i'm down 14.6lbs.  that's pretty good but i want more (the american national anthem right!!)  

gottagetitoff.....i think the secret to your success right now is restricting calories (you must have consumed much more than that before??).  i think the appt suppressant and water pill though are going to give you trouble down the road.  i'm hoping the weight you're taking off isn't structrual fat and water.  you can't maintain the pills so at some point i think you're going to be like us and learning a new way of living.  maybe this is a good stepping stone for you thought.  it seems to be helping.

[mresearcher]

hi everyone..
im MISERABLE. what a setback i've had! on friday my mother and i made the mistake of eating crab which has a tremendous amount of sodium (which i've been restricting so much) and we both gained a pound on sat! Then as im watching my p's and q's like a hawk yesterday, some punk at work (im a bartender) sneaks kahlua into my coffee cause he thinks he's funny. I ALMOST KILLED HIM. i only drank half the coffee before he told me and i obviously threw out the rest, but still what a setback! so the scale hates me today and i only lost .5 pound of my weight gain from fri!  SO MAD!

glad to see everyone else is doing so well though, if i cant get this weight off in the next two weeks (my original plan was only to do 4 weeks) im gonna do an extra week!

[mresearcher]

hi everyone..
im MISERABLE. what a setback i've had! on friday my mother and i made the mistake of eating crab which has a tremendous amount of sodium (which i've been restricting so much) and we both gained a pound on sat! Then as im watching my p's and q's like a hawk yesterday, some punk at work (im a bartender) sneaks kahlua into my coffee cause he thinks he's funny. I ALMOST KILLED HIM. i only drank half the coffee before he told me and i obviously threw out the rest, but still what a setback! so the scale hates me today and i only lost .5 pound of my weight gain from fri!  SO MAD!

glad to see everyone else is doing so well though, if i cant get this weight off in the next two weeks (my original plan was only to do 4 weeks) im gonna do an extra week!

[Belle3208]

I'm so glad you're on here, because I too just started going to a doctor on Friday.  I'm also taking the shot once a week and on an appetite suppressent.  He didn't mention to take a fluid pill, but he did tell me to consume no more than 2500mg of sodium.  Drink LOTS of fluids.  He only prescribes me a week's worth of appetite suppressents to monitor it.  I've been trying to stick to more protein with fruits and veggies for snacks in between.  I can't wait to weigh in next Friday to see how much I've lost.  I'm also exercising every day whether it's walking or doing a cardio DVD.  The doc told me to take a break once a week and eat what I want for ONE meal.  Not a whole day off, but a meal off.  

I went to a doctor just because I felt more comfortable doing so starting out.  I'll see what results become of this program.  If not, plan B is to do it myself daily and figure out how to do the injections myself.

[Belle3208]

The key is that you still lost with two setbacks.  That's wonderful!!!!

[gottagetitoff]

Thanks for your comments. I am honestly thinking about ditching the fluid pill, because it's not making me pee or anything. He told me that it was in case I had any fluid. I am allowed to consume 1000 calories per day, but I haven't been consuming that many, so you may be right about the restricted calorie intake. My doctor stresses that the shots will help with my inches, so I think that his use for HCG injections are a little different. Oh...yes, you are right, I was consuming WAY more calories than that. After having my daughter 7 months ago, all the bad eating habits I had picked up while pregnant were hard for me to break. The appt. Suppressant doesn't help much for my hunger, but more the cravings. I feel hunger, but I don't really crave anything...but once I have made some progress, I have decided to also ween myself off those as well, I don't want to  become dependent. I really just want to get use to eating less, and get my body use to it.

[gottagetitoff]

Hi all!

ItalianMama3: I don't know how much I am taking, but I think the syringe is on the .5 mark. Not sure what that means. My diet is very restricted, so yes I did have to give up lots of things. I can have vegetables, beef, chicken, or fish, diet soda or water, fruit. I can't have butter, mayo, fatty foods, sweets, snacks (like chips, cookies, etc), salt etc. I know a few people who  went to this particular doctor, and they look great now. I have to exercise at least 20 minutes per day, so after work I go to the track and walk for 20 minutes. This is about all I can do, because I have a 7 month old daughter and I am a single mother. This is the last  week I plan to take the fluid pill, and after 1 or 2 months I will discontinue the suppressant as well. How have you been doing so far...are you feeling thinner?

[gottagetitoff]

Sorry...that above response was for both u and Italian mama.  I hope I answered  all your questions. Please keep me posted on your progress, and I will do the same.

[Belle3208]

The suppressant did keep me from being hungry all day on Saturday, but I did force myself to eat small portions 3 times and 2 snacks in between which was an apple and a grapefruit.
It sounds like your diet is as restricted as mine.  Today I was actually hungry, but I too didn't crave the junk I've been eating.  My weakness was sweets and carbs.  I guess they are both similar since it's basically sugar.  It's been 2 days, but I honestly think I wouldn't be able to do it without that suppressent.  I'm hoping that as I lose the weight and slowly ween myself off the suppressent, that I'll begin not craving sugar as in the past.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

[ItalianMama3]

Another day and same weight....I added a liter of smart water, and my multi- vitamin back because the low calcium, magnesium and potassium has been an issue. So I'm happy I didn't gain with adding it back in, so staying the same I think is good.  

[ItalianMama3]

You know I do feel thinner but I've been at a stand still for 4 days now, nothing. I dropped down to smaller pants last week and I've lost about 13.5 pounds in 2 weeks. Right now I'm trying to stay positive and remember I couldn't have lost that in a month of working out 7 days a week. Right!

Good luck and keep us posted.  

[gottagetitoff]

My problem was definitely sweets and carbs. The chocolate chip cookies at  mcdonald's were my weakness. I give myself my first shot tomorrow...I'm pretty nervous about that! The doctor gave me the very first one, but the next three I give myself. I'm looking forward to seeing how much weight I've lost after this month...just  praying that I can stay focused and keep losing!

[Belle3208]

Did your doctor give you instructions on how to do the injections yourself?  I go to my doctor once a week, and he does it for me.  My insurance at work is awesome!  I only paid $5 for the appt. supp. and $12 weekly visits.  Pretty cheap, which is another reason I'd like to see if this works first since my insurance pays for it.  :)
The white chocolate macadanian nut (sp?) cookies were my fave at McDonalds.  I'm not much of a fast food eater, but it's the cookies and desserts that get me.  The only sandwich that I love is the chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-a.  

[DaleJr88Fan]

Hello All.  I have been reading the posts on here and I made an appointment to go tomorrow to start on the HCG shots / program.  I am roughly at 200 lbs.  I want to lose at least 50 lbs, but if I lose  70, I will be even happier.  I am at my weight max right now.  I have never been this fat!!  I was approx 140 - 150 lbs before I had my son 4 years ago.  It has been a struggle ever since to get it all off.  I am  happy for all of you that are losing weight and hopefully I can be updating you all with my progress after I start.  

[DaleJr88Fan]

Hello All.  I have been reading the posts on here and I made an appointment to go tomorrow to start on the HCG shots / program.  I am roughly at 200 lbs.  I want to lose at least 50 lbs, but if I lose  70, I will be even happier.  I am at my weight max right now.  I have never been this fat!!  I was approx 140 - 150 lbs before I had my son 4 years ago.  It has been a struggle ever since to get it all off.  I am  happy for all of you that are losing weight and hopefully I can be updating you all with my progress after I start.  

[ubflossn]

will you be following the kt or simeons plan?  we've been having pretty good luck with it and we look forward to you joining us in the fight!

[Twinsmom07]

[Twinsmom07]

Hello,  I've been reading your posts and you seem to have the same plan as my DR.  Are you going to Transformations Weight Loss Clinic?  I am on my fifth day and I give shots to myself each day for five days, then 2 days off.   I also have an appetite supp. twice daily and Chromium Picolinate to help w/my sweet tooth.  Seems to work, I haven't craved anything sweet since I started.  Anyone tried to take injections on a plane?  Don't know how that's going to work??

[DaleJr88Fan]

To be honest, I am not familiar with the kt or simeons plan.  What do they consist of?  When I called to set up my appt, the receptionist said that they were going to go over everything which included the shots, prescription for appetite suppressant, dietary consult, and something else.  How fast does this weight come off in a realistic manner?  By Christmas, I want to be down at least 35 pounds.  Is that realistic????  

[Eruaistaniel]

It didn't do much good for me to finally lose a pound overnight.  I gained back 1/2 a pound overnight.  I didn't do anything wrong yesterday, so it must be because my monthly visitor is in the neighborhood.  Don't you just love your visitor, ladies?

[ubflossn]

where did you get your hcg?

[Eruaistaniel]

I got my hcg from GHI.

[Becki Boo]

Hello all. I m glad i found this forum. I am on day 4 of the protocal and i am very hungry however i was happy to see i lost 2 lbs this morning. I have hypothyroidism, does anyone else? I am using a local weight loss clinic, they monitor everything and give me my hcg and supplements, they said it is not necessary to skip a day to prevent an hcg immunity, current research shows that you will not grow immune for 60-90 days. They also have me on all kinds of supplements.

[ubflossn]

what has been your loss and number of days?  do you have to mix yourself or is it already prepared?  i don't know if you remember way back discussions but i paid the $400 and had my bloodwork done, sent in my physical form all back about aug 17 and nobody has ever called me to order. i've gotten emails that they would sent it to the appropriate person and they would call me to get me set up but never did even after many emails to them.  so i ordered from drugdelivery.ca.  i'm wondering if something is wrong with it because after 19 days on the vlcd i've only lost 13.4lbs.  it was a bit more but somehow over night i've gained 1.2lbs.  no cheating i swear!!  i don't know how you can gain on 500cal a day even if there was not hcg involved.  i'm a bit discouraged and thought i might press ghi more for some new product.  just wondered about your loss to days information.  thanks

[mresearcher]

ok here's the scoop on GHI
Theres another blog i've been visiting (i posted the address a few day ago) there are alot of GHI users on it and alot of forum monitors (people who run the site and have alot of knowledge about hcg). Anyway, alot of GHI users are not losing much because of their high dosage i believ its 250 iu.  The monitors there suggest lowering dosage so They've all been lowering their dosage to either 200 or 175 and losing ALOT more weght.. I mean the weight is really coming off of them! you should bth check out the website and see all the posts regarding ghi dosages..
hope this helps!

[Eruaistaniel]

Yes, I remember you talking about them not getting back to you.  I had a little trouble with them too.  I had to call at least twice to get someone to call me back when I had a question.  Anyway, as of today, I've lost 13 1/2 lbs in 18 days.  We are pretty close to the same loss.  I did have to mix myself.  I just followed the mixing directions that came with it.  What I hate is that they sent me one 10,000 amp.  Maybe if I had asked I could have got 6 1500 amps.  At the time though, I was ignorant enough to think I would get 40 amps that I would mix everyday.  If I had known, I would have asked.  Btw, have you thought about taking a pregnancy test to test the hcg?  I did that a couple of days ago and it came up positive.  I'm not sure if that necessarily indicates that the hcg is fully potent.  So, if you do order from them, ask if they can send you 6 1500 amps.  

[gottagetitoff]

Hi. The nurse just talked me through it while she was giving me my first shot. I didn't look because I am such a wimp when it comes to shots, so I really didn't do me any good. I gave myself a shot this morning, and I am SOOOOO suprised. It hurt less than when in the doctor's office. I am soooo proud of myself...I feel like a pro!!!!! I ate the chocolate chip cookies from McDonald's, and I loved them. Fortunately, I haven't craved them one single day. I hope you see the results you are hoping for when you weigh in. I am trying not to weigh again until Wednesday...the everyday weighing drives me crazy...I'm not a very patient person!!!!

[ubflossn]

i did check out that site and i got some great recipies there.  i'm between 175 and 200.  i'm just bummed i guess because the first week went so well.  i lost 9lbs.  then each week after it's only been a couple each week.  i guess i just don't understand how i can actually gain with no cheating on 500cal a day.  it's making me think i should cheat every oncein a while to shock the system or something.  

eru.......no i didn't ever do a pregnancy test.  OMG if one came up positive i'd have a heartattack!!  even though i know it would just be the hcg.  but that is a good idea.  

[ubflossn]

i mean 175-200iu but you probably figured that

[gottagetitoff]

Hi. I am going to a Dr. in Morganton, NC. His name is Dr. Hussein. I only take the shot one time per week, and take a suppressant...it doesn't do much for my hunger, but it does work for my cravings. Like you, I have an enormous sweet tooth!!!!

[mresearcher]

the pregnancy test that a woman takes WONT come up positive because there isnt enough hcg in our system to show up in our urine. however if you place a drop of hcg directly on the prgnancy test, its should read positive.

[ubflossn]

you and lindaloo went thru nhw right?  you guys are doing great (what's your loss/days?).  i just feel like it should be falling off.  i'm doing all the right stuff and last night i gained!!  not extra salt either so i just don't know.  this is a pretty tough program with 500cal/day for things to stall like this.  

[Eruaistaniel]

Well, its funny that it came up positive when I took it.  What do you think the explanation for that is?  I can't be pregnant.  Btw, thanks for the heads up about the GHI dose.

[mresearcher]

i'm with you, and i totally know how your feeling and how frustrating it is to gain for no reason. it happened to me twice, but i was able to figure out why, one time i was spreading a very oily lotion on my boyfriend and didnt even realize. sure enough i gained .5 pound next day. then i gained 1 whole pound from eating too much salty food. its probably something little you havent even thought of so try not to stress out about it. It happens to the best of us.

yes i went through nhw and with my two minor setbacks i've lost 14.5 pounds and this is my 15th day. not bad, but not fantastic compared to my first week where i lost 10.5 pounds by day 7.. =(

[mresearcher]

you took the pregnancy test and it came up positive? im shocked! i read that those tests ae for thousands of iu's of hcg in the system, and wouldn't be able to detect these low levels we've been taken.. Wow, guess not!

[ItalianMama3]

same weight today so it's apples................ I'm also going to do a new batch of Hcg and see if it helps.

[ubflossn]

i think it's just the way each of us metabolizes things.  hopefully this will correct that for me i don't know!  i think it's time for big red!!!

[digerdirt]

Hello ladies..... I started the B-12/HCG weekly injections with one 37.5mg Adipex-P a day on 9-26-07 i have lost 8 lbs in six days. WISH ME LUCK have only 150 lbs to go ..........

[mystikldrmr]

New to the forum and hcg.  I want to thank everyone for your posts.  They have been very helpful to me.  I'm not exactly a skeptic because I'm open to try new things.  I've dealt with my weight since the age of 6 (I'm almost 38 now).  I lost over 75lbs with the LA Weight Loss program and have kept the majority of it off over the past 4yrs.  Well, until recently, that is.  I read KT's book and have recently read Dr. Simeon's manuscript online.  I'm supposed to receive my hcg injections this week and begin "loading" (is this the correct term??) this weekend.  I'm really nervous about self-administering the shots.  I've read several of your posts about this and that it's not all that bad but I can't help but to be afraid of this.  Any words of encouragement would be appreciated.

[gottagetitoff]

I know exactly how you feel about the shots. I remember reading posts about people saying how they were terrified of giving themselves shots, but when they did it, it wasn't bad at all....I remember thinking, they must not be as bad as me, but I gave myself my first shot today and i didn't feel a thing...I was shocked. It won't be bad, just take time and prepare your mind to "just do it," and it will be okay!

[gottagetitoff]

Hi. Congrats on your first week. I know it feels good to look at that scale, and to see you are making progress. Please keep us posted!

[lazaroc]

greetings to all I have to lose about 50 pounds and was reading that you could use a powder form of hcg instead of the injections, anyone know about this or have a comment

[digerdirt]

I will. And thanks.

[mystikldrmr]

Thank you for your response.  I keep telling myself, "hey, if these people can do it, surely I can too."  I have the motivation and I'm eager to begin the protocol.  I'm not even concerned about the 500cals but those freakin' shots have me just a bit concerned...lol.  I'm not totally familiar with the needle sizes yet (probably when I receive my pkg, I'll understand more) but what size did you use??  Also, how far do you have to inject??  I know that I don't start until this weekend but foresight is much better than blindsight....lol.

[imalarry]

Wow this blog has grown . Just checking in to say if you are new it works and if you are already on the plan, stick with it. Day 16 for me on the vlcd and I am down a wopping 20.5 lbs. I atribute the great results to eating very clean strictly following Dr. Simmons plan and getting a lot of exercise. I have been using the sauna a lot and getting good sleep. My strength is good and I look so different.  THIS PLAN IS A TRUE MIRACAL.

Best of luck to everyone................Larry

[ubflossn]

i'd kill for your numbers today!!  lost of the new folks on here aren't doing either dr s or kt so it gets a bit confusing but after 18days vlcd i'm only down 13.4.  it was more but somehow i gained overnight!  not fair!  i should have had a cheat food if that's going to occur!!
way to go larry.........it's working very well for you.  where did you get your hcg?

[Twinsmom07]

Is everyone taking their shots daily?  My Dr. recommended 5 days on, 2 days off, but does it matter???

[lazaroc]

[imalarry]

Dr. S says no matter what the needed calories are the dose of HCG will make them avalible. I think my results are a product of working to burn as many as I can each day.  I got it through HGI medical.  It is the number recomended for hcg on KTs web site..

You are right, It is very confusing now. Maybe we need a new blog for Dr. S. method only.

[Becki Boo]

My first 2 days on the injection I did not diet, i was encouraged to eat whatever i wanted thus no weight loss. The third day i lost a pound and today 2 so three total. I do not have to mix it myself. That stinks to gain for no reason. The Dr at the clinic i went told me to keep a journal of my food intake because he said some people plateau and some times it has come down to not mixing the veggies together, thats just what i was told. Did you try the apple day?

[ubflossn]

i agree.  i think it's like comparing apples to applesause.  same fruit but totally different.  let us know if a new one opens up.  i don't exercise as much as you so i'm sure i'll be slower.  i'm probably not going to find a whole bunch of time to do more than i already do anytime in my near future so i figured i should exercise on the diet the way i normally do so when i'm off the diet my system doesn't get fat over the shock!!!  so i'm slow but steady i guess.  

[Belle3208]

You're beginning to almost talk me into it.  :)  Did you numb the area?  DId you inject your arm?
I'm sure I'll lose a bit of weight it being my first week, but again, I'm only taking the injections once a week right now.  I'll find out on Friday how much I lost in 7 days.  I'll do this for 4 - 6 weeks and see how much my losing weight slows down week by week.  Did you say your doctor prescribed the injections for you?  What needle size are you using and amount?  I know NOTHING about needles, units, etc.  

[Eruaistaniel]

I think I gained a little because I should be starting my period tomorrow or the next day.  I can feel the cramps starting a little already.  I did do an apple day today.  I didn't exactly stay the same weight for three days, but I got tired of the food choices.  Just needed a little break.  I'll see if I've lost anything tomorrow morning.  I've been following the Dr. Simeons protocol.  He says only one vegetable in one meal, so that's the rule with me too.  

[Becki Boo]

I inject in my arm or leg, i am not sure what size. I believe they are insulin needles, real small, i barely feel it. I am taking 2cc's daily.

[Becki Boo]

Does anyone here have hypothroidism? Have you had any issues with your thyroid since you started?

[lazaroc]

Just getting turned on to this diet really am motivated by reading your great reults ,one question read about a powder form og hsc any  one have any imput abou it .or is it just hype  not to keen on needles any info is very helpful thanks and good luck to all

[Mary 53]

Hi,

I can see why you wondered if the hCG came in powder form and if this would be a way you could take it without injecting it. For many people on hCG who are administering it to themselves, the product comes in powder form and then you mix it with the special solution provided by the pharmacist who sends the hCG powder. I, like Larry, went through GHI Medical and spent some time getting acquainted with the materials before doing any mixing. Once the hCG is mixed with the solution, it is refrigerated and then it is from this vial that the daily dose is drawn and then injected.

On Yahoo, there is an hCG group and in the "files" or archives, there is a homemade recipe by one of the posters who apparently uses hCG orally. I should qualify that and say that this recipe was there last summer when I looked at the site, so I am not sure if it is there now, although I don't know why it would not be! That particular procedure looked rather complicated to me and since I have been getting allergy shots most of my life, I figured I would be ok...although there is a strange feeling you get injecting yourself for the first time...but, it was not all that bad, surprisingly enough.

Take care, Mary

[ubflossn]

i'm not sure which diet you are talking about.  we all use hcg here but there are a bunch of new folks using a more nontraditional method i am not familiar with.  this thread is basically a place for the dr. simeons and kevin trudeau dieters to get together and compare notes and experiences and offer much needed encouragement.  i'm not exactly sure what the diet program is for the others.  acording to both dr s and kt there is no oral hcg of any value.  if you check on ghi medical website they explain about oral meds and why they are not going to work.  all of us on the original thread inject daily (skipping one or two days per week depending on the program) and follow a very strict diet of 500calories per day.  i would suggest read the book(s) and decide if it's right for you.

[Mary 53]

Hi,

I just wanted to let you know that I appreciated your comments about GHI Medical being clear about mixing instructions, etc., and that I mixed my solution on Saturday and started the load at that time. I was not so afraid of giving the shots, but rather making sure I totally understood the procedure for mixing. I kept thinking..."Larry said this was easy...I could go on line and post to him if I get in a jam" (or call GHI Medical on Monday!) but I was encouraged none-the-less, so I figured I would tell you that your words were helpful...Virtual encouragement!

Also, thanks for the reminder about working out. I have worked out quite consistenly since 1982 but since I suffered from a ruptured disk this winter I got off track with the workouts. But, I have needed to increase the weights and also the intensity of my workouts for some time...and, my disk problem is healing. I know from the doctor what I can and cannot do, plus I start physical therapy this week (this problem took 8 long months to diagnose). Over the winter I put on about 10 pounds and also felt clumsy for lack of a better word, so it feels great to be back on task. I just did half of a Fat burning Yoga tape tonight. WOW! It was great! I have done Pilates, and I do the Rebok step and I also love my rebounder, but this tape was awesome. It was the first time I have done any real Yoga and I will keep at it.

Well, so far so good and I will keep you all posted.

What is up with the threads about Dr. Gonzo? Did I miss something over the weekend. He seemed like a decent guy.

Oh, Larry...One question.. I am assuming that we just keep using the injections every day until results are reached, unless we go to the end of the injection series and need to order another round, but you know what I mean, right? Every day? or do we skip weekends? I see people asking about this, but I did not see any info about skipping doses. I will have to miss 4 days worth in late October when I travel out of town, but otherwise will continue as planned.

OK..thanks for your time.

Mary

[DaleJr88Fan]

Hey Belle!  I went to the clinic today.  I got my first shot B12/HCG.  They put me on adipex as well.  I start taking that tomorrow morning.  The shot didn't hurt at all.  I didn't really even feel it.  Everyone was so nice.  I am so encouraged.  I can't wait until next week to see how I do the first week.  I am going to try not to weigh in until next Monday, but I am not sure I can wait that long.

[Belle3208]

Hey DaleJrFan!!  Wasn't it exciting??!!  I was so happy last Friday, and I can't wait until I go back in on Friday.  I haven't weighed myself, only because I know myself all too well.  If I don't see any results, I will get frustrated.  The good thing about it is that with the appetite suppressant, I'm not craving my sweets!  I think just staying off the sweets alone will deliver results.  The office I go to is near the Medical Center in Houston, and everyone there was also very nice and encouraging.  I'll let you know the outcome on Friday. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  

[girleegirl71]

hey you guys, been gone a few days, family crisis stuff...regardless. I am so frustrated!! I have been stuck at 171 since Saturday. Lindaloo, help!! Dont know what the apple day thing is but it looks like this is going to have be my first! Can you explain it to me? I dont know where the heck my Dr S manuscript is....so many people at my hosue right now!

Also, I still haven't gone to the bathroom despite using Dr. Schulze now for a WEEK! could that be whats got me backed up (I'm even up 1/2 lb, and I have really been strict on my diet!) I'm totally frustrated was looking forward to the 160's!! OH, and can you tell me again where to find big red? This is bad. Even my lower back is killing me.

Ub, Mama, Mres, Eru---how you guys doing??? Hope you're all still chuggin along too!!

Welcome new folks! Good to see some newbies with us!

[Eruaistaniel]

I dropped another pound overnight.  I've lost 14 1/2 lbs in 18 days.  
I wish my visitor would stop circling the neighborhood and just knock on the door already.  I would like to get this over with.  lol

[scare_d_kat]

Hello all, I haven't been here in a couple of days, been a little depressed, stressed, etc... My scale hasn't moved since Friday, stayed the same, was looking forward to being down 20 pounds by friday, or at least hoping. NOT going to happen. Sunday I had a function and had to cheat, you know the food thrust upon you. I gained two pounds which sucks to be totally honest, so I was down 12 pounds in 9 days and now up two pounds so today is day 13 of LVCD, and I haven't lost anything. I have been diligent with exercise on my treadmill.

Has anyone else cheated and how long before the scale kicks back in?

Making sure I behave myself and looking forward to tomorrow results.

[girleegirl71]

also, can you guys tell me how to order this stuff...my first batch was premixed from NHW, Im going to the site lots of you recommended....should I get 1500 IU, 2000IU, or 5000 iu? Also do I need to order the Bac water separately? I"m obviously gonna be going a 2nd round on this stuff. I have 3 weeks left of this order at home so I want to be prepared since you guys said shipping can take a long time. Thanks!

Good Job Eru!

[girleegirl71]

I cheated 2 weeks ago, wedding thing..took me 3 days to lose the 2lbs I gained and then another pound to get below the weight I was at the day I cheated. Dr. S says it would take 3 days...IT DID! HANG IT THERE!!

[Eruaistaniel]

I was wondering what happened to you.  I hope everything will turn out okay with the family crisis.  I did an apple day yesterday and lost a pound.  You just take 6 apples and eat one whenever you have the desire.  Start from lunch and stop at lunch the next day.  Cut back on the water.  Just drink enough to quench a thirst if the apple doesn't quench your thirst.  Some people are content with the apples.  

[girleegirl71]

THANKS!

[Eruaistaniel]

How are you doing today?  Hope you are still hanging in there.

[scare_d_kat]

thanks, I remember the wedding, your doing good now though right. I am going to the bathroom more today, so I am hoping that will be a good thing tomorrow.

[mommyiam]

You guys are doing amazing!!!  Since I am still waiting for the arrival of my HCG, I hope to start next week--Friday after my visitor, I can only cheer you on from the sidelines.  It sounds like a few of you are getting frustrated with the slow down of loss, just remember it is still going away!  Maybe check your inches...Dr S said something about women holding more water until the fat cell was completely gone.  Don't havve a great grasp on that concept, but it kinda sounds like a posibility for you guys.  He says normal (1lb/day) will start up again, so don't get discouraged!  

loo-  where are you, I am dying to hear how things are going for you!  Hope you are reaching your goals!!!!

Keep it up, and can't wait to join you.