Friday, September 23, 2011

R4P2 - Day 26

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 143.7

I've been up and down the past couple of days because I'm still not eating right. I spent the morning pre-cooking my food for this weekend since we're going to be out of town. Hopefully I can stick with it. I'm not bringing anything else with me so it will be harder to cheat. thankfully I'm attending a seminar so I'll be busy during the day. I think Monday and Tuesday of next week will be my no HCG VLCD days. If I can stick with that I can start maintenance on Wednesday and still have a couple of days before we leave for Minnesota.

I'm doing a Fage non-fat Greek yogurt day today.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

R4P2 - Day 23

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 144.0

So I'm up a little after blowing it yet again yesterday. Had decided to do a steak day and did pretty good until tonight. Had a handful of almonds and 2 grissini. Sheez, I don't know whay this round has been so hard for me to stay on track.

R4P2 - Day 22

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 143.7

Okay.....so I'm back down to my lowest weight this round. I tried an apple day yesterday and was thoroughly nauseous after 2 apples, so I finished my day with Fage Greek fat free yogurt and strawberries. I wasn't expecting to drop anything . Since I havn't been weighing in like I should I can only guess that I dropped 1.5 or better. I've decided to do a min-steak day today since my schedule is like crazy hectic today. It should get me over the hump and hopefully back on track!

By the way....I'm still up over 10 pounds from what I weighed the end of round 3! I've decided to stick with the P2 through the weekend and stop next week so that I'm on maintenance for my trip to Minnesota. I still want to get into the 130's and then maintain that weight for awhile before trying to drop down into the 120's. Maintenance is the key to this program, that's for sure. We have a 5 hour flight  and we're leaving at 11:00 in the morning. I'm not sure what kind of food I can bring on the flight. It's been a while since I've flown anywhere, but I think they have restrictions as to what you can bring on board. At least they do for liquids. I'm not sure about food though. Will have to check with the airlines I guess.

Monday, September 19, 2011

R4P2 - Day 21

Start weight 153.4
Today's wight ?

I did not weigh today because I know I'm up and just can't handle the disappointment. I got down to 143.7, almost 10 pounds from my start weight, but didn't do to good over the weekend. it's not that I ate horrible, but I didn't stick to P2 foods. The grocery store and Fage yogurt on clearance for 50% off and i couldn't resist, so for a couple of my meals I've had Greek Fage yogurt and strawberries, which I really didn't think would hurt me all that much, but I gained. So toady I'm doing an apple day. Picked up some beautiful Honeycrisp apples over the weekend. I'm also planning on doing a mini-steak day tomorrow because of my hectic schedule. So Hopefully with the combination of the two I'll be back down on Wednesday!

I'm heading out of town this weekend and was debating on whether to go on to Phase 3, but I think that I'll stick with the P2 until next Thursday. We're leaving for Minnesota on that Friday. It seams like no matter what I do it it's going to be hard either way. I'm attending a seminar in Minnesota and I'm not sure how that's going to work with maintenance. I just have to remember.....NO SUGAR......NO STARCH!!! Hopefully I won't gain back everything I've lost in 6 days!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

R4P2 - Day 16

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 144.9
Loss -.9

Okay....it's already the 16th day into this round and I haven't even lost 10 pounds yet!?!?!? I usually lose 10 within the first week and a half. I need to lose 9.9 more pounds to make my goal. Still trying to decide whether to quit next Friday or try and stick with it until the 28th. At this rate....it's looking like the 28th!

Plus I didn't stick with it again today......and I wonder why the program isn't working as good......DUH!!! I decided to do another mini-steak day today but only made it until about 2:00. I had a salad at McDonald's on the fly. Had P2 chili when I got home and then later had a handful of almonds. I didn't have any fruit today so I'm hoping tomorrow isn't a complete bust!

Monday, September 12, 2011

R4P2 - Day 15

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight ?

I had a hectic morning and didn't weight in. I can only imagine that I gained after my 'cheats' this weekend so I did a mini-steak day today. Plus I've really been working on the whole water thing today.

Dinner - 360
200 g steak
apple

Let's hope I see a drop in the scale tomorrow. It's going to be another crazy day for me. I have a doctor's appointment in the morning for my annual physical.....YUK!!!.....then a meeting with a client and lots of errands in between so I'm thinking that even if I lose some tomorrow I may do another mini-steak day just because it would be easier.

I also have a dilemma. I wanted to be off this round for a trip out of town the 24, 25 of this month. That would give me a week to be on maintenance before attending a seminar in Minnesota the following week. However, I'm doing lousy on this round and haven't lost anywhere near what I wanted to, so I'm debating on whether to stick with it until the 28th, right before my trip to Minnesota or stop on the 23rd before our trip out of town. I guess alot will depend on what I do in the next 11 days!

Sunday, September 11, 2011

R4P2 - Day 14

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 145.7
Gain +.2

Not to surprised after eating the extra steak and having the chai tea yesterday, plus still struggling with my water. Can't seam to get down as much as I should be this round.

I managed to blow it again today. I had a shortbread cookie and a raisin roll today. Had my regular lunch and dinner but no fruit or grissini, so I'm hoping it won't be too bad tomorrow.

Lunch - 180
100 g steak
2 c zucchini

Dinner - 200
Eggs
Zucchini

Decided to have eggs for dinner with chopped zucchini.

Total calories - 380 plus the cookie and roll.

R4P2 - Day 13

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 145.5
Loss -.9

Better than I thought I'd do. Did pretty good today other than a spiced chai tea today and still struggling with my water intake. We'll see how i do tomorrow.

Lunch - 235
Turkey Sausage
2 c zucchini
strawberries

Dinner - 205
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
grissini

After I had dinner I finished off my husband's ribeye steak, so I know I'm over the 500 mark, but man was it good!

Friday, September 9, 2011

R4P2 - Day 12

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 146.4
Loss -.2

And that despite the fact that I cheated yesterday. I've been good today and watch......I'll gain tomorrow! Still working on my water intake. Don't know why it's so hard this round.

Lunch - 200
1 Jenny O turkey sausage
2 c zucchini

Afternoon snack - 80
apple

Dinner - 270
100 g extra lean hamburger
1 c diced tomatoes
strawberries
grissini

Total calories - 550

Didn't realize I was going over based on my food choices today. I only ate what I was suppose to but my choices put me over. Will have to watch that a little better.

R4P2 - Day 11

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 146.6
Loss -.2

Surprising considering what I ate yesterday. Did a little better today but still cheated. Had 4 shortbread cookies and some Lifesaver hard candies.

Lunch - 235
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
strawberries

Dinner - 196
Hamburger salad
100 g extra lean hamburger
2 c lettuce
30 g onion
20 g pickles
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp sugar free ketchup
1 tsp vinegar
grissini

Total calories - 431 plus the 4 cookies and Lifesavers!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

R4P2 - Day 10

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 146.8
Gain .9

Not as bad as I thought after blowing it yesterday. Didn't do much better today. So I'm sure I'll be up again tomorrow. But....I'm back on track as of tomorrow. I'm planning on a mini-steak day tomorrow. I've got appointments all day so it should be easy! Well.....easier. That's the bad thing about blowing it, sometimes it's not easy to get back with the program.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

R4P2 - Day 9

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 145.9
Loss -.0

Best laid plans of mice and men.....I was weak....very weak! I had really good intentions. I got up early, made my lunch so I wouldn't be tempted to eat and then off I went to meet my daughters! We had lunch at Chipotle Grill, which I have to say was amazing! It's kind of a Mexican fast food place, but it's not fast food. You order your burrito and they make it right there with the ingredients you want, everything fresh with no preservatives or additives. And they're HUGE!!! I could only eat half of mine. Then we had Coldstone ice cream. I just got a 'like it' but definitely not on protocol. Then we went to see a move and I had some popcorn so it was a really bad food day for me. I didn't eat anything else for the rest of the day so I'm hoping the damage won't be too bad tomorrow, but I'm expecting the worse. Will probably do a mini steak day tomorrow. Don't have enough apples for an apple day. I would count the calories but don't have a clue what they would be. Back on track tomorrow!

Monday, September 5, 2011

R4P2 - Day 8

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 145.9
Loss -.3

This has been a crazy first week for me on the program. Haven't done as well as I've done in past rounds. Total loss for the first week is 7.5 compared to 8.7 and 9.4 in other rounds. Not that I'm complaining.....7.5 isn't bad. I'm just hoping it doesn't slow down to a crawl now. I still have 10.9 pounds to lose in the next 2 weeks.

I have done very good so far this round. Haven't cheated once other than a diet soda here and there. I'm meeting my daughters in Flagstaff tomorrow, but already have a plan of attack so I'm not tempted to blow it. Lunch at the food court at the mall so I can bring what I want and then shop while they're still eating. In principle....it should work!!!!

Lunch - 250
100 g extra lean hamburger
1 c diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
chili powder
strawberries

Afternoon snack - 40
2 grissini

Dinner - 260
1 turkey sausage
2 c zucchini
orange

Total calories - 550

Didn't realize I had gone over my 500 until I started adding it up. Oops! Have to keep an eye on that in the future.

R4P2 - Day 7

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 146.2
Loss -.0

No loss today, but I know part of it is because I'm still having trouble drinking enough water. I probably had about 50 ounces of water today is all. So I may not make my goal of 9 pounds for this week. We'll see what the scales say tomorrow.

Lunch - 255
100 g steak
2 c asparagus
strawberries
grssini

Dinner - 206
Chicken salad
100 g chicken breast
2 c lettuce
diced pickles
diced onion
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp pickle juice
1 tsp rice vinegar
orange
grissini

Total calories - 461

While I was at the grocery store I couldn't resist getting some grissini. I usually don't eat grissini while I'm in round 2 even though it's allowed because I'm a carbaholic and any carbs make me want more carbs! We"ll see if I'm able to handle it without cheating!

Saturday, September 3, 2011

R4P2 - Day 6

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 146.2
Loss -2.2

What a shock! I don't think I've ever had this kind of a loss this far into the program unless I was doing a steak or apple day. I guess starting my period did mess me up. I'm down 7.2 pounds in 5 days, not the best I've done on prior rounds but pretty close. I usually average about 9 pounds the first week and I'm hoping this round stays the same.

It's funny how the longer you've been on the program the easier it is to tell when it's time to eat. About the time I start getting hungry I'll look at the clock and realize that it's a little passed my time to take my drops. Otherwise, I haven't been hungry at all. Not to say that i haven't had cravings! Found a stash of chocolate today and I was really tempted to eat it. Then I start remembering how I felt when i was down into the 130's and I want to get back there again.  So bye bye chocolate!

Lunch - 200
Tuna Salad
90 g tuna
2 c lettuce
30 g pickles
30 g red onion
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp pickle juice
1 tsp rice vinegar
Apple

I made the tuna salad and then put it on top of the salad. Tastier than I thought it would be.

Dinner - 250
Chili
100g hamburger
1 c diced tomatoes
1/2 c diced zucchini
chili powder
onion powder
strawberries

Total calories - 450

Fudged a little bit today with a diet soda. Hope it doesn't bow me out of the water tomorrow!

Friday, September 2, 2011

R4P2 - Day 5

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 148.4
Loss -.8

Still not impressed with this round so far. But, being that time of the month may be messing with the whole process. We'll see how next week goes. Hopefully better than this week.

I've decided to do a cleanse starting tomorrow. Nothing too complicated, just a mineral and herbal capsule in the morning and another one at night. Picked it up at the health food store today. Thought maybe it would help. I've talked to others who have tried doing a cleanse while on the HCG and they've had better success. I just hope it doesn't make me sick! It's a 2 week cleanse, so I should be on it until I'm almost done.

Had errands in town today but packed my lunch so I wasn't tempted to cheat. Had a great hamburger salad. Took a hamburger patty I had already cooked and crumbled it on my salad, added a little chopped red onion and then mixed mustard, no-sugar ketchup and some Bragg's liquid amino's for a dressing and it wasn't too bad!

Lunch - 276
100g lean hamburger
2 c lettuce
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp no-sugar ketchup
1 tsp Bragg's amino
apple

Dinner - 215
100 g chicken
2 c zucchini
strawberries

Total calories - 491

R4P2 - Day 4

Start weight 153.4
Today's weight 149.2
Loss .0
Total loss -4.2

Even worse than I thought......day 4 and no loss! I'm trying to start my period so I'm hoping that's what's slowed down the process. I'm hoping that I haven't developed an immunity to the HCG. That would be the pits!

Lunch - 235
100 g turkey sausage
1 can diced tomatoes
onion

Afternoon snack - 80
apple

Dinner - 180
100 g steak
2 cups zucchini

Total calories - 495