So for the last four days I was on a wicked stall! I was barely losing any weight each day although I did come down about 0.4lbs. I blame it on the eggs, which sucks. I cut out the eggs again and after a few days I started coming down again. Yesterday I lost 0.5lbs and then today, TADA... I lost 1.7lbs. Let's hope that keeps up so I can keep dropping the weight!
I read today that 165lbs is the average weight of women in North America. I doubt 5'1 is the average height though because I'm still lookin pretty chunky. I almost weight less than my fiancee though! That will be exciting when I get under 165... he's 6'1, mind you, but STILL! It's the principle that matters.
Now, I am expecting another stall here soon because TOM is back. A week early, no less. Bastard. But it's also my birthday this weekend and I fully expect to have a cheat day. I am craving some cajun chicken from Earl's. *drool* I must admit that this second round is harder than the first. During the first I was still all crazy gung ho and wasn't sure what to expect but now that I've been there done that I don't feel so afraid of screwing up... which is bad. Fear is the best way to stay on a diet, dammit. I am still losing weight though and it feels amazing but I hope I can lost my goal of 20lbs on this diet. I'm off to a good start and I'm sure I'll hit it, I will be at the half way mark in 3 days which hopefully means I'll lose another 15lbs in the next 3 weeks.
Wish me luck!
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Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Sunday, 2 October 2011
R2 VLCD Day #7: -3lbs (AKA: Lost 10lbs in 7 days? Uh yea, I Think I Can Handle That!)
Woop woop! I am incredible! HCG is incredibleist! 11lbs in 7 days. So far I am kicking the crap out of my last round and honestly, I will be thrilled if I lost 20lbs this round but absolutely epically ecstatic if I lose another 30lbs and so far it is going hella well! I didn't blog all weekend because I had an event on Friday night that I was working. My friend (let's call her... Stiff.) and I were working all day from 12pm to 10pm and didn't get back to my place til close to midnight. Nevermind the fact that at this event we were surrounded by delicious food. Two cheese tables, one focused on goat cheese (my fav) and many different fruit platters. Yet somehow I avoided all of it. Sheer willpower kept me from devouring all of the food in sight but I figured the loss would be so much better because I had been working for so long, standing and lifting heaving things etc.
The only problem is that we went to bed around midnight and woke up at 6am so Stiff could catch the ferry back nice and early. This means that a) I only got 6 hours of sleep and b) I had to weigh myself 1.5hrs earlier than normal. Unfortunately, these things led to me gaining 2lbs!! I almost had a heart attack! But at least now I know just how incredibly important sleep is for weight loss. Lucky for me, today I lost 3lbs which makes up the difference from yesterday and additional loss for today. I need to be extra careful to have a nice long sleep every night and to weigh myself at the exact same time every day. So important.
Anyway, starting week 2 tomorrow, let's hope for just as good a loss!
The only problem is that we went to bed around midnight and woke up at 6am so Stiff could catch the ferry back nice and early. This means that a) I only got 6 hours of sleep and b) I had to weigh myself 1.5hrs earlier than normal. Unfortunately, these things led to me gaining 2lbs!! I almost had a heart attack! But at least now I know just how incredibly important sleep is for weight loss. Lucky for me, today I lost 3lbs which makes up the difference from yesterday and additional loss for today. I need to be extra careful to have a nice long sleep every night and to weigh myself at the exact same time every day. So important.
Anyway, starting week 2 tomorrow, let's hope for just as good a loss!
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
R2 VLCD Day #2: -3.6lbs (AKA: Owwie owwie owwie! Damn You Needles!)
Firstly: Yahoo!! My first day of weight loss and I lost 3.6lbs! The exact same amount I lost on my first day of my first round. I'm very happy with that loss and look forward to hopefully losing another 30lbs in the next 40 days. Today was a little easier than yesterday, I cooked my burger up before work and packed all of my lunch. I felt no need to touch it before noon which was nice, the HCG seems to be working although I am still haunted slightly by hunger. The hunger should only last for a couple more days and then it will be gone, just like last round.
Secondly: I'm an idiot. For my injections it seems that I bought different needles then the ones I was using last round. The ones I had used before were made for "comfort" (riiiight...) but apparently that means that they have added a lotion or something to the tips so they slide in easier and you can barely feel them. These ones I have are not like that so they seem to pinch a bit more, nothing extreme just not as subtle. Once they are in they are painless but it takes slightly more effort to suck it up every day and stab myself.
Yesterday I thought I would get smart and do it like the professionals, a nice smooth jab! Quick and painless, right? Yea... that didn't work. I felt like I'd stabbed myself in the gut!! I was hopping around pinching my skin for a good 30 seconds cursing at myself for thinking I was a pro. Slow and easy wins the race, y'all. I have a small bruise on my tummy from my idiocy so that remind my not to do that again. Hmmm... I wonder how many people I've just completely grossed out with today's entry? Not so interested in the diet now, are ya? No worries, just so everyone knows, there is a sublingual version of the diet called the HCG drops. I'm not sure where to get these that are not homeopathic but if you do find them they involve no injections, just a couple drops under your tongue three times a day. A little easier but psychologically not as impactful. But, to each their own as long as it works!
Aside from hurting myself, I am curious about my weight loss tomorrow because while, yes, I followed all of the rules for eating; I did have some Splenda in my coffee this morning instead of Stevia, which is recommended, and I also had a facial. While on the diet you are supposed to avoid all moisturizers and lucky or unlucky for me, my facialist uses food based products such as an apricot scrub and a coconut mask etc. Interestingly enough though, my facialist is also on the HCG diet (thanks to me, woop woop) and she does these masks every day but she has still lost 17lbs so far! I think she'll lose about 20lbs total for the diet which is very impressive!! You go girl! To counter my facial I'm going to abstain from my Melba toasts today. No biggie!
Other than that, no cheats. I bought a battery for my new scale and it works perfectly. I made my chicken and beef for the next few days which will make it considerably more easy to stick to the diet. I am curious what the future of this diet holds for me as I will be on it for my birthday, Halloween and my fiancee's birthday! No fun will be had by moi. So worth it though.
Secondly: I'm an idiot. For my injections it seems that I bought different needles then the ones I was using last round. The ones I had used before were made for "comfort" (riiiight...) but apparently that means that they have added a lotion or something to the tips so they slide in easier and you can barely feel them. These ones I have are not like that so they seem to pinch a bit more, nothing extreme just not as subtle. Once they are in they are painless but it takes slightly more effort to suck it up every day and stab myself.
Yesterday I thought I would get smart and do it like the professionals, a nice smooth jab! Quick and painless, right? Yea... that didn't work. I felt like I'd stabbed myself in the gut!! I was hopping around pinching my skin for a good 30 seconds cursing at myself for thinking I was a pro. Slow and easy wins the race, y'all. I have a small bruise on my tummy from my idiocy so that remind my not to do that again. Hmmm... I wonder how many people I've just completely grossed out with today's entry? Not so interested in the diet now, are ya? No worries, just so everyone knows, there is a sublingual version of the diet called the HCG drops. I'm not sure where to get these that are not homeopathic but if you do find them they involve no injections, just a couple drops under your tongue three times a day. A little easier but psychologically not as impactful. But, to each their own as long as it works!
Aside from hurting myself, I am curious about my weight loss tomorrow because while, yes, I followed all of the rules for eating; I did have some Splenda in my coffee this morning instead of Stevia, which is recommended, and I also had a facial. While on the diet you are supposed to avoid all moisturizers and lucky or unlucky for me, my facialist uses food based products such as an apricot scrub and a coconut mask etc. Interestingly enough though, my facialist is also on the HCG diet (thanks to me, woop woop) and she does these masks every day but she has still lost 17lbs so far! I think she'll lose about 20lbs total for the diet which is very impressive!! You go girl! To counter my facial I'm going to abstain from my Melba toasts today. No biggie!
Other than that, no cheats. I bought a battery for my new scale and it works perfectly. I made my chicken and beef for the next few days which will make it considerably more easy to stick to the diet. I am curious what the future of this diet holds for me as I will be on it for my birthday, Halloween and my fiancee's birthday! No fun will be had by moi. So worth it though.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
R2 Loading Day #2 (AKA: Gained 5lbs Yesterday. That Seems Reasonable... or NOT)
So I finished off my first loading day yesterday with dinner at Hidden Lounge. That included scallop Mac n Cheese, pulled pork and blue cheese mini pizzas, bacon wrapped sirloin and many other delectable dishes. We then went to the movies, although we missed the movie and instead played video games at the arcade for an hour, but I did get to enjoy a bag of popcorn! I used to be able to put away a medium sized popcorn within two hours at the movies, now, as soon as I have a single handful my craving is over. So weird. It would be the first time ever that I tossed half a bag of popcorn simply because I was done. Go me, I guess!
Anyhow, after eating my weight in junk food I put on an extreme amount apparently. My scale read 5lbs over what it did yesterday! On my previous round during the loading days I only put on 3lbs across both days. This seems weird to me. I wonder if I screwed my metabolism by not having my weight settle properly during the maintenance phase. This round I am going to work extra hard to avoid carbs and sugar during Phase 3.
I am still enjoying my loading day today but I am craving much less. All I've eaten today is a caprese salad, bacon and some nuts, some brie and crackers, teriyaki chicken, two pieces of yam tempura and some gomaee. In reality that is not that much, especially on a loading day! I am still full from yesterday, I think.
I am kind of nervous to start my VLCD tomorrow. I want to lose another 30lbs so badly but again am scared to eat the wrong thing or forget a rule or cheat. I have officially booked my trip to Vegas in December and would love to look hot in the city of sin! I doubt I'll have any issues with hunger though, my stomach has learned not to complain because it must know that I always get what I need!
Anyhow, wish me luck.
Anyhow, after eating my weight in junk food I put on an extreme amount apparently. My scale read 5lbs over what it did yesterday! On my previous round during the loading days I only put on 3lbs across both days. This seems weird to me. I wonder if I screwed my metabolism by not having my weight settle properly during the maintenance phase. This round I am going to work extra hard to avoid carbs and sugar during Phase 3.
I am still enjoying my loading day today but I am craving much less. All I've eaten today is a caprese salad, bacon and some nuts, some brie and crackers, teriyaki chicken, two pieces of yam tempura and some gomaee. In reality that is not that much, especially on a loading day! I am still full from yesterday, I think.
I am kind of nervous to start my VLCD tomorrow. I want to lose another 30lbs so badly but again am scared to eat the wrong thing or forget a rule or cheat. I have officially booked my trip to Vegas in December and would love to look hot in the city of sin! I doubt I'll have any issues with hunger though, my stomach has learned not to complain because it must know that I always get what I need!
Anyhow, wish me luck.
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Phase 3 - Day #4 (AKA: WTF?! I Thought the Hard Part Was Over!)
So it's been 4 days since my last VLCD day. After Phase 2 (40 injections, 43 days of Very Low Calorie Diet) I moved on to Phase 3, maintenance, finally! The goal of this phase is to keep within 2lbs of my weight on the last VLCD day. This is much harder than it sounds because you must do this while avoiding carbs and sugar. Do you know how much shit has carbs and sugar?! Like... EVERYTHING! The books say that most people drop in weight during that time and have a hard time keeping their food intake up... so far, not had that problem...
After over a month of barely eating anything I maybe, possibly, just a teensy bit... went a little overboard on my first day. I quite possibly cheated... a lot. I had half a slice of garlic bread, a forkful of Nick's pasta, a little coolwhip with my strawberries, and a whole bunch of delicious, crunchy mixed nuts. These probably aren't the worst cheats in the worth but yes, they are still cheats and I paid for them the next day by gaining 3.5lbs above my goal weight. So, what's a girl to do? A steak day!
A steak day, for those who are unaware, is the greatest thing ever. It is a little different from the mini-steak days I did in Phase 2. In phase 2 a mini-steak day would consist of eating nothing at all until dinner time and then having 100g of lean steak and an apple. On phase 3 a steak day consists of eating nothing all day but then at dinner time... you find the biggest, juiciest, FATTEST motherfuckin steak you can possibly find, grill it on the BBQ or fry it in butter or oil and devour every last morsel of it... also, you eat an apple or a raw tomato with it. See the official explanation and why it works below:
I love steak so much I could cry when I read that... it's just so... heavenly. I especially love a big, fat rib eye steak with lots of gristle and charred bits from my awesome BBQ. Steak days are my most favorite thing and that's really good because apparently I'll be doing a lot of them. The second day I did my steak day and the weight was lost. I was then only 0.3lbs above my goal weight which is perfectly acceptable.
The third day I was much more careful about what I consumed. I avoided as much sugar and carbs as I could. For breakfast I had ants on a log (celery, peanut butter and raisins), a handful of mixed nuts and a pepperoni stick. For lunch I had a hotdog (no bun or condiments) and a salad with greek dressing, feta and lettuce. For snacks I had beef jerky and pork rinds (both very much allowed! Fat content is not as important as lack of carbs and sugar) for dinner I had a giant salad and a hotdog with mustard and ketchup. The dressing on the salad may have been my downfall as it came with the salad and I think it had too much sugar. I thought it may have come from the apples but don't really trust it.
Then this morning I weighed myself and it was bouncing around for a while before finally deciding that I was 2.8lbs above where I want to be... 0.8lbs outside of the safe zone. Looks like another steak day for me. So sad/awesome.
Tomorrow when I go back to a non-steak day I will not have any nuts and see if that is what's affecting it. Anyone have any suggestions for where I can get lots of protein as a super easy grab and go snack? I'm having a really hard time finding stuff I can eat while in my car. I can't eat a sandwich or a wrap because of the carbs so now I'm at a loss. Help!
After over a month of barely eating anything I maybe, possibly, just a teensy bit... went a little overboard on my first day. I quite possibly cheated... a lot. I had half a slice of garlic bread, a forkful of Nick's pasta, a little coolwhip with my strawberries, and a whole bunch of delicious, crunchy mixed nuts. These probably aren't the worst cheats in the worth but yes, they are still cheats and I paid for them the next day by gaining 3.5lbs above my goal weight. So, what's a girl to do? A steak day!
A steak day, for those who are unaware, is the greatest thing ever. It is a little different from the mini-steak days I did in Phase 2. In phase 2 a mini-steak day would consist of eating nothing at all until dinner time and then having 100g of lean steak and an apple. On phase 3 a steak day consists of eating nothing all day but then at dinner time... you find the biggest, juiciest, FATTEST motherfuckin steak you can possibly find, grill it on the BBQ or fry it in butter or oil and devour every last morsel of it... also, you eat an apple or a raw tomato with it. See the official explanation and why it works below:
The HCG Diet "Steak Day" is used during Phase 3 when your morning weight exceeds the weight you had on the last day of HCG by more than two pounds.
The Steak Day requires that you abstain from all food during the day and eat one large steak as your evening meal. The steak should be cooked in oil or butter and should be eaten with one apple or a raw tomato.
The steak eaten should be a large serving of beef, usually 24 - 32 ounces. It may be any cut of meat your prefer including a Porterhouse, T-bone, Rib-eye, New York Strip, Filet Mignon, Kobe Beef or Sirloin Steak.
It is VERY important that the Steak Day diet is followed as soon as the two pound limit is breached, as this allows the hypothalamus to be corrected and function properly again.
The Steak Day works because it naturally corrects the metabolism for a condition of excess calories on the previous day. This decrease in caloires evens out the metabolism by working through the hypothalmus, allowing the body to further stabilize itself in Phase 3.
If the Steak Day is not done immediately after the 2+ pound weight gain, this natural correction does not occur. In cases where this happens, it is not productive to try a Steak Day the second day or to try two Steak Days in a row.
I love steak so much I could cry when I read that... it's just so... heavenly. I especially love a big, fat rib eye steak with lots of gristle and charred bits from my awesome BBQ. Steak days are my most favorite thing and that's really good because apparently I'll be doing a lot of them. The second day I did my steak day and the weight was lost. I was then only 0.3lbs above my goal weight which is perfectly acceptable.
The third day I was much more careful about what I consumed. I avoided as much sugar and carbs as I could. For breakfast I had ants on a log (celery, peanut butter and raisins), a handful of mixed nuts and a pepperoni stick. For lunch I had a hotdog (no bun or condiments) and a salad with greek dressing, feta and lettuce. For snacks I had beef jerky and pork rinds (both very much allowed! Fat content is not as important as lack of carbs and sugar) for dinner I had a giant salad and a hotdog with mustard and ketchup. The dressing on the salad may have been my downfall as it came with the salad and I think it had too much sugar. I thought it may have come from the apples but don't really trust it.
Then this morning I weighed myself and it was bouncing around for a while before finally deciding that I was 2.8lbs above where I want to be... 0.8lbs outside of the safe zone. Looks like another steak day for me. So sad/awesome.
Tomorrow when I go back to a non-steak day I will not have any nuts and see if that is what's affecting it. Anyone have any suggestions for where I can get lots of protein as a super easy grab and go snack? I'm having a really hard time finding stuff I can eat while in my car. I can't eat a sandwich or a wrap because of the carbs so now I'm at a loss. Help!
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Day #40: -1lbs (AKA: Last Day of Shots... 3 Days Left...)
Wow, that was a very tough 40 days!! The first 25 days were the easiest, the last 15 were super tough. I have had non-stop cravings and a lot more cheats than I should have been having. A little lick of peanut butter here, a tiny nibble of potatoes there. Bad bad girl. But, I have still lost a substantial amount of weight and will get refocused for my second round in a couple of months! I am pretty proud of my losses and can really see the difference now with my clothing.
When we moved I had to go through all of my clothing and have found a ton of old stuff. I am actually too small for some of the clothes that I was wearing last summer! They hang off of me! I also have bras that fit me so much better now than they used to and my dresses look a lot better on me. It doesn't seem to have made enough difference for people to comment on it yet but the next round will fix that.
So, today is my last shot. I will be on the VLCD for today and the next three days and then I move on the Phase 3: stabilization. I will be working to keep my weigh within 2lbs of my final weight. This is to reset my body to think that my new weight is healthy rather than my old weight 30lbs ago. It will be tough but I'm welcome for new foods. Man I want to eat a big fat steak with a big mixed salad and some peanut butter, dammit! Too bad I still can't have carbs. Peanut Butter toast will still have to wait...
When we moved I had to go through all of my clothing and have found a ton of old stuff. I am actually too small for some of the clothes that I was wearing last summer! They hang off of me! I also have bras that fit me so much better now than they used to and my dresses look a lot better on me. It doesn't seem to have made enough difference for people to comment on it yet but the next round will fix that.
So, today is my last shot. I will be on the VLCD for today and the next three days and then I move on the Phase 3: stabilization. I will be working to keep my weigh within 2lbs of my final weight. This is to reset my body to think that my new weight is healthy rather than my old weight 30lbs ago. It will be tough but I'm welcome for new foods. Man I want to eat a big fat steak with a big mixed salad and some peanut butter, dammit! Too bad I still can't have carbs. Peanut Butter toast will still have to wait...
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
VLCD Day #31: -0.8 (AKA: Almost There...)
Down almost a full pound today! I hope that keeps coming. I've been fighting a cold the last few days so I'm scared that another stall is coming but since I've got just under two weeks to go I'm setting my goal for 25lbs and just working hard to hit that number. I've already done the math and should be starting my secnod round at the end of September but I'm going to be timing it that my loading days will be during the last couple of days of TOM so I will not risk running into another major stall in the dead middle of my P2.
I've really got to get back on track. I've gotten very lazy about timing my shot, drinking my water and measuring all of my foods. I even had some NeoCitrin the other night (which has a lot of sugar) and snuck in some of my favorite steak spice. Bad girl. I'm going to start really focusing on everything and hopefully I can get back to losing a lb per day like I did for the first two weeks before TOM.
Wish me luck, friends. I'll need it!
I've really got to get back on track. I've gotten very lazy about timing my shot, drinking my water and measuring all of my foods. I even had some NeoCitrin the other night (which has a lot of sugar) and snuck in some of my favorite steak spice. Bad girl. I'm going to start really focusing on everything and hopefully I can get back to losing a lb per day like I did for the first two weeks before TOM.
Wish me luck, friends. I'll need it!
Sunday, 31 July 2011
VLCD Day #29 (+0.1) & Day #30: -0.6 (AKA: Almost Back in Black)
So moving day is done, unpacking/organizing month has begun and while I'm starting to lose focus on my diet I am still on track with my eating after my delicious cheat day on Thursday. I was up 0.1lbs yesterday but this morning was down 0.6lbs. Tomorrow I should be back to where I was Thursday morning and the losing can continue!
I have been eating a bit less than normal these days simply because I have been too busy but that also means I haven't been drinking enough water. Last night I drank two big glasses of water before bed and didn't even have to get up at all last night so I'm thinking that means I really needed it. I'm trying harder today but still doesn't seem good enough. I'll drink way more into this evening. I did have tomatoes and an apple today so hopefully the water from those will help me.
Anyway, hopefully I can get back on track here. Only two weeks left until I am onto Phase 3 so that should be interesting. I can't wait to eat something beside chicken, beef, tomatoes, apples and cucumbers. Strawberries are such a waste though because they go bad almost instantly. Damn strawberries. Anyone know any good ways to make strawberries stay ripe longer?
I have been eating a bit less than normal these days simply because I have been too busy but that also means I haven't been drinking enough water. Last night I drank two big glasses of water before bed and didn't even have to get up at all last night so I'm thinking that means I really needed it. I'm trying harder today but still doesn't seem good enough. I'll drink way more into this evening. I did have tomatoes and an apple today so hopefully the water from those will help me.
Anyway, hopefully I can get back on track here. Only two weeks left until I am onto Phase 3 so that should be interesting. I can't wait to eat something beside chicken, beef, tomatoes, apples and cucumbers. Strawberries are such a waste though because they go bad almost instantly. Damn strawberries. Anyone know any good ways to make strawberries stay ripe longer?
Saturday, 30 July 2011
VLCD Day #28: +0.7 (AKA: Revenge of the Cheat Day)
Last night was still worth it. I thought I would have gained a pound or two but instead it was a measly 0.7lbs! I can handle that. Hopefully I can regain my losses over the next couple of days and get back on track.
I decided to try an apple day today except all I had was 3 apples and a few pickles. I am moving tomorrow so I've been insanely busy packing stuff up and taking over loads to the new apartment. Thank goodness my friend is here to help me! We are busy busy but no worries, we took extra time out of our day to go for a mani/pedi. I know there's not supposed to be any massage during the the HCG diet but c'mon, mani/pedis HAVE to have massages and damn were these people good! Again, worth it. First time in almost a month that I've fully enjoyed a meal and fully relaxed with a pampering mani/pedi.
Anyhow, lets see if the indulgences catch up to me in the AM. Also, because I'm moving we may not have internet for a couple of days. Will blog when I get a chance!
I decided to try an apple day today except all I had was 3 apples and a few pickles. I am moving tomorrow so I've been insanely busy packing stuff up and taking over loads to the new apartment. Thank goodness my friend is here to help me! We are busy busy but no worries, we took extra time out of our day to go for a mani/pedi. I know there's not supposed to be any massage during the the HCG diet but c'mon, mani/pedis HAVE to have massages and damn were these people good! Again, worth it. First time in almost a month that I've fully enjoyed a meal and fully relaxed with a pampering mani/pedi.
Anyhow, lets see if the indulgences catch up to me in the AM. Also, because I'm moving we may not have internet for a couple of days. Will blog when I get a chance!
Friday, 29 July 2011
VLCD Day #27: -0.4lbs (AKA: Cheat Day! Woohoo!)
So today was my cheat day! My friend's birthday party was held at Earl's instead of korean bbq and the entire day I just drank tea and had some dehydrated apples so by the time dinner came I was ready for some eats!
I started off my naughty dinner with chili chicken and crispy won tons that I shared with a friend. Luckily we ate it pretty early because by the time we finished it I was pretty full. I drank a ton of unsweetened iced tea and water and then for dinner had the cajun chicken with fingerling potatoes and a side salad. Delicious. I also shared dessert (campfire s'mores) and it was all so yummy!
After that night of decadence I am definitely ready to get back to the proper diet. I hadn't seen most of these friends since the first day of the VLCD and they all said they can see a difference. They said I look much smaller in general. My waist is smaller, my shoulders and arms are smaller. They said in general I just look like all of me has shrunk some. I was thrilled to hear someone notice a difference! Although I will definitely be paying for dinner last night tomorrow morning. Hopefully the food will be kind... either way, tomorrow is a mini-steak day!
I started off my naughty dinner with chili chicken and crispy won tons that I shared with a friend. Luckily we ate it pretty early because by the time we finished it I was pretty full. I drank a ton of unsweetened iced tea and water and then for dinner had the cajun chicken with fingerling potatoes and a side salad. Delicious. I also shared dessert (campfire s'mores) and it was all so yummy!
After that night of decadence I am definitely ready to get back to the proper diet. I hadn't seen most of these friends since the first day of the VLCD and they all said they can see a difference. They said I look much smaller in general. My waist is smaller, my shoulders and arms are smaller. They said in general I just look like all of me has shrunk some. I was thrilled to hear someone notice a difference! Although I will definitely be paying for dinner last night tomorrow morning. Hopefully the food will be kind... either way, tomorrow is a mini-steak day!
Sunday, 24 July 2011
VLCD Day #23: -1.8lbs (AKA: Woohoo Steak Day #2 Wins!)
Yay! Back on track! Only 0.6lbs away from my original goal of 20lbs. I am thrilled! The steak day was a success again and I couldn't be happier.
Today was pretty good too. Went to the beach this afternoon and sweated like crazy but just chilled and read my book. We always get lots of attention for the dogs so it's a pretty fun little excursion each time we go. I had my mini-burger and Nick had two delicious looking giant hot dogs. I was a little jealous but still satisfied. I'm trying to binge on water although it always messes with my sleep because I'm up about 4 or 5 times a night. So annoying.
So... I've decided to cheat. I have decided that on Thursday when I go for dinner for my friend's birthday I am going to do a steak day cheat kind of thing. I'm not going to eat anything until dinner and then I'm going to cheat by having some Korean BBQ, only meat and veggies though, and then the next day will be a proper mini-steak day. Hopefully this will counteract the bad cheating I'll be doing. Wish me luck! Until then though, I'm going extra hardcore on the diet and will be trying to lose as much as possible as to not upset my goals too much.
Today was pretty good too. Went to the beach this afternoon and sweated like crazy but just chilled and read my book. We always get lots of attention for the dogs so it's a pretty fun little excursion each time we go. I had my mini-burger and Nick had two delicious looking giant hot dogs. I was a little jealous but still satisfied. I'm trying to binge on water although it always messes with my sleep because I'm up about 4 or 5 times a night. So annoying.
So... I've decided to cheat. I have decided that on Thursday when I go for dinner for my friend's birthday I am going to do a steak day cheat kind of thing. I'm not going to eat anything until dinner and then I'm going to cheat by having some Korean BBQ, only meat and veggies though, and then the next day will be a proper mini-steak day. Hopefully this will counteract the bad cheating I'll be doing. Wish me luck! Until then though, I'm going extra hardcore on the diet and will be trying to lose as much as possible as to not upset my goals too much.
VLCD Day #21: -1lbs & VLCD Day #22: 0lbs (AKA: Back on Track? ... Or Not.)
So I didn't get a chance to write my blog for day 21 or 22 but here they are!
I've been really down lately about not losing much over the last 7 days but we've also been crazy busy packing for our move next week so I haven't had to dwell much. I had a little tiny cheat when I took one bite of Nick's butter chicken which may have led to the day of no change (worth it!)
On Day 22 TOM will be gone so I decided to kick it off with another steak day which will hopefully get my losing back in gear. -20lbs here we come! I've been around the -17lb mark for just over a week which is a huge difference compared to the 7 and 8 lbs a week I was losing before but let's hope the stall is over and we can get back on our way for the rest of the 43 days. (20 days and counting...)
This steak day was a little difficult because I actually felt hungry AFTER I ate. I didn't get hungry all day until about 5pm so I made my steak. I was hungry again by about 6pm so I ate my apple and for the rest of the night my tummy was grumbling. That was a new sensation for me since I've been on the diet so I just drank more water and tea and went on with my night. We rented movies so at least I had a good distraction. Also, most of our food is packed up so I can't get to any of the good stuff anyway!!
I do seriously want some popcorn though. Blockbuster just wreaked of popcorn and I was dying but somehow managed to survive and say no. The cravings are getting worse simply because it's been so long since I've had anything different but they are still manageable. When I do have a cheat I feel insanely guilty and the food is never as good as I thought it was going to be. Even the butter chicken, which was delicious, still wasn't as mouth watering as I remember it. It was kind of disappointing! But, since I wasn't really losing anyway it was a nice treat.
Since I'm almost at 20lbs already I've decided to adjust my goal to 30lbs! If I lose 30lbs I will be the lowest weight I have been since college which will be a nice change. I am hoping to lose around 60 or 70lbs in total so making the halfway point in my first round would be incredible. I will start my second round 6 weeks after my 3rd week of no sugar and no carbs. I'm already looking forward to reaching my goal weight! It is within my grasp...
I've been really down lately about not losing much over the last 7 days but we've also been crazy busy packing for our move next week so I haven't had to dwell much. I had a little tiny cheat when I took one bite of Nick's butter chicken which may have led to the day of no change (worth it!)
On Day 22 TOM will be gone so I decided to kick it off with another steak day which will hopefully get my losing back in gear. -20lbs here we come! I've been around the -17lb mark for just over a week which is a huge difference compared to the 7 and 8 lbs a week I was losing before but let's hope the stall is over and we can get back on our way for the rest of the 43 days. (20 days and counting...)
This steak day was a little difficult because I actually felt hungry AFTER I ate. I didn't get hungry all day until about 5pm so I made my steak. I was hungry again by about 6pm so I ate my apple and for the rest of the night my tummy was grumbling. That was a new sensation for me since I've been on the diet so I just drank more water and tea and went on with my night. We rented movies so at least I had a good distraction. Also, most of our food is packed up so I can't get to any of the good stuff anyway!!
I do seriously want some popcorn though. Blockbuster just wreaked of popcorn and I was dying but somehow managed to survive and say no. The cravings are getting worse simply because it's been so long since I've had anything different but they are still manageable. When I do have a cheat I feel insanely guilty and the food is never as good as I thought it was going to be. Even the butter chicken, which was delicious, still wasn't as mouth watering as I remember it. It was kind of disappointing! But, since I wasn't really losing anyway it was a nice treat.
Since I'm almost at 20lbs already I've decided to adjust my goal to 30lbs! If I lose 30lbs I will be the lowest weight I have been since college which will be a nice change. I am hoping to lose around 60 or 70lbs in total so making the halfway point in my first round would be incredible. I will start my second round 6 weeks after my 3rd week of no sugar and no carbs. I'm already looking forward to reaching my goal weight! It is within my grasp...
Thursday, 21 July 2011
VLCD Day #20 +0.9lbs (Ugh.)
So a day of absolutely zero cheating and I am +0.9lbs. Such bullshit! So irritating. If I was going to put on a pound I would at least hope to eat something bad! This is incredibly frustrating so tomorrow I'm going to do another steak day. Screw you TOM!
It is insanely difficult to stay on a diet like this if you're gaining weight regardless of whether you cheat or not. It's pretty much complete bullshit and I'm totally pissed that I'm gaining that amount after a completely clean day. It is so messed up. I even skipped my fruit and Melba for dinner last night!! WTF?! It is very hard to convince myself not to cheat when I'm not losing weight. Half of me is saying "What's the point? Have some ice cream!" and the other half is telling me it will pass.
Today I didn't feel hungry so that's good but also I know I didn't get enough water. I'm trying to make up for it tonight by drinking as much as I can but so far it's still not enough. I am now halfway through the HCG injection phase of my diet. In a day and a half I will be exactly half way through the diet. Now is when it starts feeling like torture! My friend is having her birthday party next Thursday and we're going to a Korean BBQ place (my fav!) but I won't be able to have anything there which completely blows. Next time I do this diet it will be in November where nothing good ever happens so by the time xmas comes I'll be able to enjoy myself.
It is insanely difficult to stay on a diet like this if you're gaining weight regardless of whether you cheat or not. It's pretty much complete bullshit and I'm totally pissed that I'm gaining that amount after a completely clean day. It is so messed up. I even skipped my fruit and Melba for dinner last night!! WTF?! It is very hard to convince myself not to cheat when I'm not losing weight. Half of me is saying "What's the point? Have some ice cream!" and the other half is telling me it will pass.
Today I didn't feel hungry so that's good but also I know I didn't get enough water. I'm trying to make up for it tonight by drinking as much as I can but so far it's still not enough. I am now halfway through the HCG injection phase of my diet. In a day and a half I will be exactly half way through the diet. Now is when it starts feeling like torture! My friend is having her birthday party next Thursday and we're going to a Korean BBQ place (my fav!) but I won't be able to have anything there which completely blows. Next time I do this diet it will be in November where nothing good ever happens so by the time xmas comes I'll be able to enjoy myself.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
VLCD Day #11: -1.8lbs (AKA: Only 2.1lbs Way From My New Purse!)
So apparently that little kernel of perfection didn't affect me much! Part of me still thinks "What if I didn't have it? Would I have hit 2lbs down?" but I won't over think it. I didn't cheat at all today! I had and earlier morning than usual and was very good all day, despite the many distractions such as free cookies and a stop at Tim Horton's for coffee. I was very good. I added a teensy bit of cream to my coffee because there was no fat free milk but I didn't drink much of it so I think I'll survive.
I am up much too late tonight so I'm off to bed but can't wait to see my weight in the morning. I am slowly drifting into uncharted territory with my weight. Haven't been this low in at least 3 years, possibly more! Hope it keeps going down.
I tried on an old pair of jeans that definitely didn't fit me a few weeks ago but this time I could even button them up! The muffin top stopped me from wearing them for more than the few seconds it took to do my touchdown dance but at least I'm on my way.
Not sure if anyone's noticed but I update my little weight calendar over on the left each morning. If you're hoping for a sneak peek before I blog each evening then please feel free to check in each morning to do the math yourself.
Wish me luck! Everything is becoming more tempting each day... not as tempting as losing the pounds though.
I am up much too late tonight so I'm off to bed but can't wait to see my weight in the morning. I am slowly drifting into uncharted territory with my weight. Haven't been this low in at least 3 years, possibly more! Hope it keeps going down.
I tried on an old pair of jeans that definitely didn't fit me a few weeks ago but this time I could even button them up! The muffin top stopped me from wearing them for more than the few seconds it took to do my touchdown dance but at least I'm on my way.
Not sure if anyone's noticed but I update my little weight calendar over on the left each morning. If you're hoping for a sneak peek before I blog each evening then please feel free to check in each morning to do the math yourself.
Wish me luck! Everything is becoming more tempting each day... not as tempting as losing the pounds though.
Monday, 11 July 2011
VLCD Day #10: -1.0lbs (AKA: Cheater!!)
Woohoo! Down another pound today. I am well on my way to my goal of 20lbs! Over half way there and only a quarter of the way through the diet. Things are getting kinda boring now though and the cravings are getting harder to avoid.
I may have possibly kind of a little bit cheated today... I had... oh gosh this is so hard to admit... I just couldn't avoid it... I just wanted something different... I had... here goes...one kernel of caramel corn. OH THE SHAME!! Forgive me HCG Gods! FORGIVE MEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeee... dramatic enough for you? I'm sure I'll pay for it tomorrow. I had one perfect little kernel of Orville's caramel popcorn... it was so crunchy and delicious. I wish I'd savoured it more but I'm glad I refrained from having more than one piece. That's pretty huge for me. Normally I would just pretend it wasn't happening while eating handful after handful. That definitely is the only cheat I had today so I'm skipping one Melba toast and one apple to make up for the sugar and carb.
Actually, I even forgot to take my shot today! I ended up taking it at 4pm when I got home from work. Some of the versions of the diet say to skip one day a week so I'm not too upset by it, I'm more shocked that I could forget! I didn't even eat today until about 12:10pm although I did have a blended ice cap and a delicious iced green tea with Stevia. I even picked up some more flavoured Stevia! This time I got Chocolate Raspberry (they didn't have plain chocolate) tomorrow my coffee will be like a mocha!
I've also been checking out what I can eat on the next phase, even though it's still a month away, but you get to eat some pretty yummy stuff! I'm sure everything will seem like a treat to me when I can eat anything except these very few things I've been eating so far. Still pretty much enjoying the diet although sometimes I consider just ordering a pizza and saying to hell with it! But then I wake up and I'm a pound lighter and my determination is renewed. It's all good.
Till tomorrow! We can find out what damage that little corn did...
I may have possibly kind of a little bit cheated today... I had... oh gosh this is so hard to admit... I just couldn't avoid it... I just wanted something different... I had... here goes...one kernel of caramel corn. OH THE SHAME!! Forgive me HCG Gods! FORGIVE MEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeee... dramatic enough for you? I'm sure I'll pay for it tomorrow. I had one perfect little kernel of Orville's caramel popcorn... it was so crunchy and delicious. I wish I'd savoured it more but I'm glad I refrained from having more than one piece. That's pretty huge for me. Normally I would just pretend it wasn't happening while eating handful after handful. That definitely is the only cheat I had today so I'm skipping one Melba toast and one apple to make up for the sugar and carb.
Actually, I even forgot to take my shot today! I ended up taking it at 4pm when I got home from work. Some of the versions of the diet say to skip one day a week so I'm not too upset by it, I'm more shocked that I could forget! I didn't even eat today until about 12:10pm although I did have a blended ice cap and a delicious iced green tea with Stevia. I even picked up some more flavoured Stevia! This time I got Chocolate Raspberry (they didn't have plain chocolate) tomorrow my coffee will be like a mocha!
I've also been checking out what I can eat on the next phase, even though it's still a month away, but you get to eat some pretty yummy stuff! I'm sure everything will seem like a treat to me when I can eat anything except these very few things I've been eating so far. Still pretty much enjoying the diet although sometimes I consider just ordering a pizza and saying to hell with it! But then I wake up and I'm a pound lighter and my determination is renewed. It's all good.
Till tomorrow! We can find out what damage that little corn did...
Sunday, 10 July 2011
VLCD Day #9: -1.1 (AKA: 10lbs lost in 9 days!! Woohoo!)
10 lbs gone!!! 10lbs have left my body in only 9 days! I can't see the change yet but hopefully it will start being noticeable soon, I can't wait for some of my determination to make a difference! I am so thrilled that I got back on track.
Yesterday there were absolutely no cheats and I drank lots and lots of tea. I think that really helps. I had another dirty dream last night... I ate a mini-cupcake that my friend Andrea made. She makes the best cupcakes in the world and I dreamed I had a chocolate one with pink icing... it was amazing... in my dream. I'm starting to enjoy the weird food dreams because then it feels like I'm not depriving myself. Somewhere in my mind I have eaten a cupcake, a sandwich and some chips. Yummmm. Andrea, please make me a batch of mini-chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese icing for when this is all over and I can eat some sugar and starch... should be about two months from now. Dammit.
It's kind of daunting sometimes when I think about how much longer I have to do this. I have my 4yr anniversary with Nick coming up on August 3 and I realized that we won't be able to celebrate with a nice dinner like we usually do and it's still almost a whole month away! Nevermind the fact that I will still be on the VLCD for another 10 days after the anniversary. It seems like I've been doing this forever when really I'm not even a quarter of the way through. Scary, eh? Fortunately, the eating choices are so easy at least I don't have to think too much about the food I'm eating it's just making sure I don't eat the food I'm not supposed to.
We went to look at furniture the other day and they had cookies and iced tea out for everyone, I went to reach for one and then realized what I was doing. It was like my hand had a mind of it's own! The first thing I always think when something like that happens is "One won't hurt!" but then I remember the HCG and I stop myself. I think this diet will be good for my willpower. Saying "one won't hurt" about every little thing I come across will eventually hurt big time. This should condition me to be able to say no to myself and control my portions better. Even if this diet is completely insane it should teach me some excellent life lessons down the road.
I had pickles again today but I didn't have my fruit and drank four cups of tea, so far. I am hoping that will flush out the sodium. I also learned what my slow down may have been from! Apparently, sunburns make you retain water!! I had no idea! I chose a small amount of sunblock and ended up getting a slight burn, looks like it wouldn't have matter if I used the block or not. C'est la vie, right? I'll be avoiding the sun for the most part from now on. Feels good to know what the issue was though, I was getting worried that it wasn't working on me anymore.
Let's hope I make it to 15lbs soon, I'd love to be able to say 15lbs lost in 15 days! Even better if I could say 40lbs lost in 40 days so here's hoping! I'll be happy with 15 or 20 though and I'll do the HCG diet again if I come out of this healthy and happy. So far so good.
Can't wait for the weigh in tomorrow!!
Yesterday there were absolutely no cheats and I drank lots and lots of tea. I think that really helps. I had another dirty dream last night... I ate a mini-cupcake that my friend Andrea made. She makes the best cupcakes in the world and I dreamed I had a chocolate one with pink icing... it was amazing... in my dream. I'm starting to enjoy the weird food dreams because then it feels like I'm not depriving myself. Somewhere in my mind I have eaten a cupcake, a sandwich and some chips. Yummmm. Andrea, please make me a batch of mini-chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese icing for when this is all over and I can eat some sugar and starch... should be about two months from now. Dammit.
It's kind of daunting sometimes when I think about how much longer I have to do this. I have my 4yr anniversary with Nick coming up on August 3 and I realized that we won't be able to celebrate with a nice dinner like we usually do and it's still almost a whole month away! Nevermind the fact that I will still be on the VLCD for another 10 days after the anniversary. It seems like I've been doing this forever when really I'm not even a quarter of the way through. Scary, eh? Fortunately, the eating choices are so easy at least I don't have to think too much about the food I'm eating it's just making sure I don't eat the food I'm not supposed to.
We went to look at furniture the other day and they had cookies and iced tea out for everyone, I went to reach for one and then realized what I was doing. It was like my hand had a mind of it's own! The first thing I always think when something like that happens is "One won't hurt!" but then I remember the HCG and I stop myself. I think this diet will be good for my willpower. Saying "one won't hurt" about every little thing I come across will eventually hurt big time. This should condition me to be able to say no to myself and control my portions better. Even if this diet is completely insane it should teach me some excellent life lessons down the road.
I had pickles again today but I didn't have my fruit and drank four cups of tea, so far. I am hoping that will flush out the sodium. I also learned what my slow down may have been from! Apparently, sunburns make you retain water!! I had no idea! I chose a small amount of sunblock and ended up getting a slight burn, looks like it wouldn't have matter if I used the block or not. C'est la vie, right? I'll be avoiding the sun for the most part from now on. Feels good to know what the issue was though, I was getting worried that it wasn't working on me anymore.
Let's hope I make it to 15lbs soon, I'd love to be able to say 15lbs lost in 15 days! Even better if I could say 40lbs lost in 40 days so here's hoping! I'll be happy with 15 or 20 though and I'll do the HCG diet again if I come out of this healthy and happy. So far so good.
Can't wait for the weigh in tomorrow!!
Friday, 8 July 2011
VLCD Day #7: +0.5lbs (AKA: Blame it on the Sa-aa-a-a-a-a-alt.)
BOO-F*CKING-URNS! I woke up this morning ready to hit the 10lb mark and instead I was +0.5!! I am assuming it was from the pickles. It is not technically allowed but I figured because it was a cucumber and had no sugar in the ingredients I'd be good but I'm guessing it is from the salt in it. I'm sure I'm retaining salt and that's why I didn't lose anything and instead put some back on! Today I will avoid all salts and just drink ridonkulous amounts of water starting with my fiber supplement and two glasses of tea.
I had an insane dream last night. Seems that instead of having sex dreams I am having food dreams. I dreamt that I was at a party and started eating a sandwich and chips. Halfway through the sandwich I remembered I was on the diet and told my friend as much. He told me to stop eating then and I said I would in a few bites and started running around the room grabbing as much food as I could and stuffing it in my mouth. I woke up, feeling insanely guilty, just before I had a bite of ice cream and chocolate cake. When I woke up I was dog tired and still thought that I'd broken my diet for a few minutes! I think the dream happened because I felt so annoyed by not losing weight this morning (I woke up at 5am to weight myself then went back to bed). I was going to be so happy being able to say "Lost 10lbs in the first week!". Ah well, c'est la vie. Back on track!
I went for a decent walk today and drank lots of water. Let's hope it's been enough. If not I will do an apple day tomorrow. I'm going out dancing with some friends tonight so that should be good times. Been a long time since I've been to a club haha I'm sure I'll be ready for bed by 9pm.
For dinner I had a strawberry and shrimp spinach salad. I used a bit of balsamic vinegar... I hope that's not a cheat? I skipped my Melba's today just in case. Wish me luck that tomorrow is a drop instead of a gain!
I had an insane dream last night. Seems that instead of having sex dreams I am having food dreams. I dreamt that I was at a party and started eating a sandwich and chips. Halfway through the sandwich I remembered I was on the diet and told my friend as much. He told me to stop eating then and I said I would in a few bites and started running around the room grabbing as much food as I could and stuffing it in my mouth. I woke up, feeling insanely guilty, just before I had a bite of ice cream and chocolate cake. When I woke up I was dog tired and still thought that I'd broken my diet for a few minutes! I think the dream happened because I felt so annoyed by not losing weight this morning (I woke up at 5am to weight myself then went back to bed). I was going to be so happy being able to say "Lost 10lbs in the first week!". Ah well, c'est la vie. Back on track!
I went for a decent walk today and drank lots of water. Let's hope it's been enough. If not I will do an apple day tomorrow. I'm going out dancing with some friends tonight so that should be good times. Been a long time since I've been to a club haha I'm sure I'll be ready for bed by 9pm.
For dinner I had a strawberry and shrimp spinach salad. I used a bit of balsamic vinegar... I hope that's not a cheat? I skipped my Melba's today just in case. Wish me luck that tomorrow is a drop instead of a gain!
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
VLCD Day #4: -1.8lbs (AKA: Hunger? Huuuunger? Where aaaare you?)
Woohoo! Another 1.8 lbs down!! This is the best diet ever! The hunger is completely gone now. I didn't feel hungry at all today!! Hell, I didn't even finish my orange for lunch. It's 7:45pm and my yummy looking dinner is sitting beside me as I write this and I'm not even tempted. This is a very bizaar feeling. To think about what I've eaten all day and then realize I'm not hungry and I'm not craving anything. So weird! The way my cravings have been working is if I see something in front of me that I like I will think about having it and then remember the diet and walk away. Fortunately, none of it is impulse grabs like a bowl of candy or anything, I actually would have to prepare it, like chocolate milk. I just feel so guilty when I think about eating anything that isn't allowed. My brain says "Oh come on, just one bite won't hurt!" and then everything in me tells it to shut up and that I will ruin everything.
One thing I especially like is that I don't feel like I'm on a diet. I'm not hungry, I'm enjoying the meals, it's insanely simple and there's not a lot to remember because I premade everything! It's brilliant. Today I picked up some extra lean ground beef and made some burgers and I also seperated my shrimp into 100g. Roughly 10 shrimp = 100g which is pretty impressive! More than enough.
Speaking of food, I thought I would show you all my deeeelicious dinner tonight! I had BBQ shrimp (put some peri peri sauce on it, it has no sugar or fat or carbs etc. so I'm hoping it's HCG safe!), asparagus with garlic, salt and lemon juice, strawberries and my little bitty Melba toast. Looks good, don't it? Tastes even better! I don't feel like I'm missing out at all. Did I mention how much I love this diet?
Yesterday I bought myself a present to celebrate my first 5lbs. It is a necklace made by a local designer that says:
"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail"I love that question. What would try to do if you knew you wouldn't fail? Would you apply for a better job? Would you go back to school? Would you run a marathon? I felt like this question represented my weight loss very well. I think that the idea of failing has stopped me for a long time. I was afraid of telling people I was trying to lose weight in fear that I would give up, like I often did. I would attempt to change my lifestyle so I could live healthier and longer as well as look better. Hell, I'm attempting to do that right now and there is no reason I should fail!
I'll get myself something else when I hit 15lbs which should be any day now at this rate. I'm thinking it will be a nice leather purse or something.
Anyhow, I'm off to take the dogs for a walk. Wish me luck for tomorrow morning! I love waking up and hitting the scale. Best part of my day to see the number go down.
Anyhow, I'm off to take the dogs for a walk. Wish me luck for tomorrow morning! I love waking up and hitting the scale. Best part of my day to see the number go down.
Saturday, 25 June 2011
Preparation Cleanse - Day 2 (AKA: Whoopsie Daisy!)
Today I've been a bad bad wittle wabbit. The day started off good, had a nice breakfast of one peice of bread with some peanut butter and for lunch I had steamed veggies and multigrain pasta but then my mom came in to town. We're going shopping in the USA tomorrow so she came in early so we could hang out. We went to one of my accounts, Hidden Lounge in downtown Vancouver, and had one of the best meals EVER... also one of the baddest! It was so decadent and delicious, everything from fried buttermilk chicken with watermelon salsa and waffles to mini pizzas with pulled pork and blue cheese. So deadly. Highly recommended.
It was so good I barely even felt guilty! It's just a cleanse, right? Not the end of the world. Then we went to an art show just off of Main St. (Hipster's paradise) because my mom is an artist (http://www.artofthecoast.com/). After that we hit the downtown chinese market and once again, disaster hit. We had a little pancake thing... not too bad... and then a Hurricane potatoe.. definitely bad and to finish it all off, I had half of a lamb skewer. My mom tricked me, I didn't even think I liked lamb! But you know those asian markets, sooo greasy I could see through my stomach after!
Well, tomorrow we're off to the states so I will make sure to be extra super duper good. I am just slowly easing myself into diet mode. I was googling HCG recipes and I've discovered that SO many people totally cheat on HCG! Either by mixing veggies or just eating whatever they want as long as it's under 500 cals. That drives me crazy because then they bitch about how they didn't lose any weight and it made them lose muscle mass etc. It's giving the diet a bad name and confuses us newbies.
I'm heading to the island on Thursday for camping so I will premake all of my meals this week. I am looking forward to experimenting with some salad dressings and yummy drinks. I have never tried apple cider vinegar but damn I hope I like it!
Any recommendations on some yummy HCG recipes? Please let me know!
It was so good I barely even felt guilty! It's just a cleanse, right? Not the end of the world. Then we went to an art show just off of Main St. (Hipster's paradise) because my mom is an artist (http://www.artofthecoast.com/). After that we hit the downtown chinese market and once again, disaster hit. We had a little pancake thing... not too bad... and then a Hurricane potatoe.. definitely bad and to finish it all off, I had half of a lamb skewer. My mom tricked me, I didn't even think I liked lamb! But you know those asian markets, sooo greasy I could see through my stomach after!
Well, tomorrow we're off to the states so I will make sure to be extra super duper good. I am just slowly easing myself into diet mode. I was googling HCG recipes and I've discovered that SO many people totally cheat on HCG! Either by mixing veggies or just eating whatever they want as long as it's under 500 cals. That drives me crazy because then they bitch about how they didn't lose any weight and it made them lose muscle mass etc. It's giving the diet a bad name and confuses us newbies.
I'm heading to the island on Thursday for camping so I will premake all of my meals this week. I am looking forward to experimenting with some salad dressings and yummy drinks. I have never tried apple cider vinegar but damn I hope I like it!
Any recommendations on some yummy HCG recipes? Please let me know!
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