P2R1 VLCD DAY 10 TOTAL POUNDS LOST 7

Today, I made it under 180 by a fantastic 0.5 pounds. I almost cried when I saw it on the scale. Of course, I grabbed my camera...two milestones in one week ROCKS!

Trick or Treat with my nieces and nephews was a lot of fun tonight! Let's see...we had a ninja, a ballerina, a clown and a pumpkin. My sister doesn't like pics of her kids online so you will have to take my word for it that they looked sooo cute. (she is in law enforcement so you know they hear all the horror stories so i truly understand).

Anyway, today was another fantastically happy day on hcg.

Here is what I consumed:
Drink - Plain water, tea with lemon
Breakfast: none
Snack: none
Lunch: southwest egg beater, biscotte
Snack: a couple of mini reeses cups
Dinner: grilled chicken salad
Measurements: (change since VLCD D1): (they fluctuate up and down daily-i'd like to think my body is being contoured)

Pre-Bathroom weight: 181.5...After Bathroom weight: 179.5
Neck........15.25(-0.75)....Inches: Before - 323...NOW - 315.75(-7.25)
Bust.........41.25(-1.25)
Chest.......36.75(-0.75)...Body Fat: Before - 45.96%..NOW- 44.40(-1.56%)
Rt Bicep...12(-0.25)
Lft Bicep..12.25(+0.50)
Waist.......38.5(-1.5)
Belly........42.25(-0.75)
Hips........40.5(-1.5)
Lft Thigh..24.75(-0.50)
Rt Thigh..25(-0.25)
Lft calf....13.75(-0.25)
Rt calf.....13.5(-0.25)

P2R1 VLCD DAY 9 TOTAL POUNDS LOST 6

Yesterday's gain...GONE! Yeah! The scale tethered back and forth between 180.5 and 181.0 - So exciting. Now I did add a coconut oil pulling last night (I found in the past I released weight when I tried this). I want to release at least 2 pounds this weekend to get below 180. My original plan was to be there 3 days ago but hey...weight loss is weight loss. I am not going to complain at all.

Today was great. I should have taken in more liquids but overall I did pretty well considering we had trick or treat at work. I did sneak a few mini treats but I think I should be okay.

I found myself extremely sleepy last night (my eyes would not stay open) but my rest was well...restful! I woke up refreshed!

Nothing too exciting today, no deep thoughts...today was just perfectly glorious. The only thing that would have been better is if I had the day off.

Here is what I consumed:
Drink - Plain water, black coffee w/stevia, coke zero
Breakfast: none
Snack: apple
Lunch: none (I wasn't hungry due to the snacking)
Snack: satsuma, some mini trick or treat items
Dinner: tilipia, spinach
Measurements: (change since VLCD D1): (they fluctuate up and down daily-i'd like to think my body is being contoured)

Pre-Bathroom weight: 182.....After Bathroom weight: 180.5-181.0
Neck........15.25(-0.75)......Inches: Before - 323...NOW - 315.75(-7.25)
Bust.........41(-1.50)
Chest.......36.75(-0.75).....Body Fat: Before - 45.96%...NOW- 44.66(-1.3%)
Rt Bicep...12(-0.25)
Lft Bicep..12(+0.25)
Waist.......38.5(-1.5)
Belly........42(-1)
Hips........41(-1)
Lft Thigh..25(-0.25)
Rt Thigh..25(-0.25)
Lft calf....13.75(-0.25)
Rt calf.....13.5(-0.25)

P2R1 VLCD DAY 8 TOTAL POUNDS LOST: 6 (-1++)

Okay, I warned you yesterday about my Mexican Buffet experience. WELL, the scale sure showed me this morning. But humor me and let me explain myself...

So, I wake up this morning and get on the scale for my pre-bathroom weigh in and it says 183...OH OH comes to mind because yesterday it was 181.5...so I go then come back for my after bathroom weigh in and it says 182.0. That pesky 1/2 pound measurement isn't there but HELLO, the scale went in the wrong direction.

In a crazy effort to get that scale down, I do jumping jacks, stretch, go again, then weigh...181.0 WOW, so I ran to get my camera to show that stretching helps, but the scale says 182.0 again. I shower, go again, stretch, walk the house, weigh again, 181.5.

Which weigh in do I accept. Multiple step-on, step-off moments occur and it tethers 182 and 181.5...so that is why I have the weird -1++ because I can't bring myself to erase the 6. lol

Today was a good day. Lately I have been obsessed (and taking lots of pictures) with clouds. I was in a meeting today and found myself staring out of the big picture window at the clouds and writing down the shapes that I saw (let me tell you things got weird...wish I knew what it meant...a co-worker thinks it is the hcg causing me to hallucinate lol)

My shapes: whale, ship, chihuahua, then it got weird...Mr. Crab's daughter from Sponge Bob, The Grinch laughing on his back, Three turtles swimming like from Nemo, One of the creatures from Where the Wild Things Are...I tell you, it must be from spending time with my nephews and nieces this week. (picture to right looks like someone looking down and picking their nose)

Thanks for indulging me...

Here is what I consumed:
Drink - Plain water, black coffee w/stevia
Breakfast: none
Snack: apple
Lunch: 1/2 cheese sandwich, juice and shrimp only from corn/shrimp soup (left all the corn)
Snack: satsuma
Dinner: leftover turkey chili

Measurements: (change since VLCD D1): (they fluctuate up and down daily-i'd like to think my body is being contoured)

Pre-Bathroom weight: 183.....After Bathroom weight: 181.5 - 182.0
Neck........15.25(-0.75)......Inches: Before - 323...NOW - 317.25 (-5.75)
Bust.........41.25(-1.25)
Chest.......36.75(-0.75).....Body Fat: Before - 45.96%...NOW- 44.92(-1.04%)
Rt Bicep...12(-0.25)
Lft Bicep..12.25(+0.5)
Waist.......38.5(-1.5)
Belly........42.25(-0.75)
Hips........41(-1)
Lft Thigh..25(-0.25)
Rt Thigh..25(-0.25)
Lft calf....14(0)
Rt calf.....14(+0.25)

P2R1 VLCD DAY 7 TOTAL POUNDS LOSS: 6

Really excited! Came down another pound. I was sooo excited I had to go get the camera. You must understand...I haven't seen 180 on a scale in about 7 years!!This morning was great...not hungry, sleep is really great and restful (despite going to bed after 2am). Took care of my health, had my free flu vaccine from work (not the H1N1 yet). Just an overall good day...THEN

Went out to celebrate my cousin's birthday...MEXICAN BUFFET...excellent food. I tried to limit my intake to salad with vingear and slight drizzle of italian but the refried beans called me(1 tbsp), then the enchilada's called me (ate the inside), then the quesidilla called me (at 1/2 of a 1/8 of a triangle)...you get the picture. So I mixed meat and also steamed veggies were mixed (brocolli, cauliflower and onions). I don't think I did TOO bad but we will see in the morning. Drinking lots of water tonight! lol



Here is what I consumed:
Drink - Plain water, unsweetened tea, black coffee w/stevia
Breakfast: none
Snack: apple
Lunch: turkey chili w/tomato
Snack: satsuma
Dinner: grilled shrimp, chicken, beef, mixed veggies, 1 tbsp refriend beans, etc (see above)

Measurements: (change since VLCD D1): (they fluctuate up and down daily-i'd like to think my body is being contoured)
Pre-Bathroom weight: 181.5......After Bathroom weight: 180.5
Neck........15.25(-0.75).........Inches: Before - 323...NOW - 316.75 (-6.25)
Bust.........41.5(-1)
Chest.......36.75(-0.75)........Body Fat: Before - 45.96%...NOW- 44.66(-1.3%)
Rt Bicep...12(-0.25)
Lft Bicep..12.25(+0.5)
Waist.......38.5(-1.5)
Belly........42(-1)
Hips........41(-1)
Lft Thigh..25(-0.25)
Rt Thigh..25(-0.25)
Lft calf....14(0)
Rt calf.....13.5(0)

P2R1 VLCD DAY 6 TOTAL POUNDS LOSS: 5

It's not a typo...I maintained this morning (keeping it positive here). I know it was the cow milk in the coffee I had yesterday. It was more than 1 tablespoon. My own fault but I was determined to stick to it today...no cow milk!!! BTW, I am posting early because I have to nap before going to see This is it tonight. I am also waiting on my turkey chili to finish simmering.

The GOOD news is that my pimple from yesterday is GONE!! My liquid intake was right on track, which I thinked helped.

Here is what I consumed:
Drink - Plain water, unsweetened black tea, black coffee
Breakfast: none
Snack: apple
Lunch: american ground beef (I KNOW!!!), lettuce, tomato salad, 2 tsp shredded cheese
Dinner: turkey chili with tomato, briscotte
Measurements (change since VLCD D1): (they flucuate up and down daily-I'd like to think my body is being contoured)
Pre-Bathroom weight - 182.5 ....... After Bathroom Weight - 181.5
Neck........... 15 .5 (-0.5)...........................Inches: Before: 323.........NOW: 317.5 NET: -5.5
Bust............ 41.5 (-1)
Chest.......... 37 (-0.5)..............................Body Fat: Before: 45.96%...NOW: 44.40% NET: -1.56%
Rt Bicep...... 12.25 (0)
Lft Bicep..... 12 (+0.25)
Waist.......... 38.75 (-1.25)
Belly........... 42 (-1)
Hips ........... 41 (-1)
Rt Thigh...... 25 (-0.25)
Lft Thigh..... 24.75 (-0.5)
Rt Calf......... 13.75 (+0.25)
Lft Calf........ 14 (0)

P2R1 VLCD Day 5 Total Pounds Lost: 5

Another pound down...yeah...I am so close to being under 180 for the first time in a loonnnng time! That goal should be reached in about two more days.

Again with the sugar-free coffee today. I forgot my stevia and black coffee was just gross to me. So I am taking yet another chance. No weight effect because of the soymilk BUT I did have a pimple this morning, which I think is a result of something I took in yesterday.

Here is what I consumed:
Drink - Plain water, unsweetened black tea, sugar-free vanilla cappucino
Breakfast: apple
Snack: cucumber with plain vinegar
Lunch: Picadilly cajun baked fish, two sides of plain broccoli
Dinner: two boiled eggs, mustard greens

Measurements (change since VLCD D1): (they flucuate up and down daily-I'd like to think my body is being contoured)
Pre-Bathroom weight - 183.5 ....... After Bathroom Weight - 181.5
Neck........... 15 .5 (-0.5)...........................Inches: Before: 323.........NOW: 317.75 NET: -5.25
Bust............ 41 3/4(-0.75)
Chest.......... 37 (-0.5)..............................Body Fat: Before: 45.96%...NOW: 44.66% NET: -1.3%
Rt Bicep...... 12 (-0.25)
Lft Bicep..... 12 (+0.25)
Waist.......... 38 3/4 (-1.25)
Belly........... 42 (-1)
Hips ........... 41.25 (-0.75)
Rt Thigh...... 25 (-0.25)
Lft Thigh..... 25 (-0.25)
Rt Calf......... 13.75 (+0.25)
Lft Calf........ 13.75 (-0.25)

P2R1 VLCD DAY 4 Total Pounds Lost: 4

Shockingly, the restaurant grilled shrimp wrap did not stop my weight loss...another pound YEAH!

Today was another test but I did much better this time. My book club meeting was today (read Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol - which was pretty great!). First I had to finish reading and went to Starbucks (had soymilk)...THEN...our meeting was held at Chili's and luckily they have guiltless meals. Hopefully the soymilk doesn't have any effect on my weight loss.

Here is what I consumed:
Drink - Plain water, unsweetened passion tea, unsweetened black tea, sugar-free non fat soy latte
Breakfast: none
Snack: none
Lunch: none (I wasn't hungry at all--I know that isn't good should have forced myself to eat)
Dinner: Chili's Spicy Garlic & Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad - I ate around the corn relish (don't think it is allowed), left most of the cheese on the plate (580 calories)

Measurements (change since VLCD D1): (they flucuate up and down daily-I'd like to think my body is being contoured)

Pre-Bathroom weight - 183 ......... After Bathroom Weight - 182.5 (what is with these 1/2 pounds?)
Neck........... 15 .5 (-0.5)
Bust............ 42 .(-0.5)
Chest.......... 37 (-0.5)
Rt Bicep...... 12 (-0.25)
Lft Bicep..... 12 (+0.25)
Waist.......... 39 (-1)
Belly........... 42.5 (-0.5)
Hips ........... 41.5 (-0.5)
Rt Thigh...... 25 (-0.25)
Lft Thigh..... 24.75 (-0.5)
Rt Calf......... 13.5 (0)
Lft Calf........ 14 (0)

P2R1 VLCD DAY 3 - Total lost to date: 3 pounds

Today was my first real test. I was out and about when the topic of dinner came up. My cousin had somewhere to go so we needed a quick place. Well the choice made was Brewbachers. We both purchased wraps. I had the most healthy thing they carried...Grilled Shrimp Mediterranean Wrap (wheat) with cucumber sauce on the side. I had about 1/2 teaspoon of the sauce on my wrap. I looked up various recipes and figure the only downer of the sauce could be sour cream (and that was if it was a non-healthy sauce). I will know on tomorrow morning if this was a super bad idea. I started feeling really full half way through so I ate just the inside of the other half. (saved some calories).

Here is what I consumed:

Drink - Plain water and lemonade w/stevia

Breakfast: apple

Snack: sliced cucumber with regular vinegar

Lunch: boiled egg, mustard greens

Dinner: Grilled Shrimp Mediteranean Wheat Wrap w/ 1/2 tsp cucumber sauce

Measurements (change since VLCD D1): (they flucuate up and down daily-I'd like to think my body is being contoured)

Pre-Bathroom weight - 184 After Bathroom Weight - 183.5

Neck 15 .75 (-0.25)
Bust 42 .5 (0)
Chest 37.5 (0)

Rt Bicep 12.25 (0)

Lft Bicep 12 (+0.25)

Waist 39 (-1)

Belly 43 (0)

Hips 41.5 (-0.5)

Rt Thigh 25 (-0.25)

Lft Thigh 25 (-0.25)

Rt Calf 13.75 (+0.25)

Lft Calf 14 (0)

Here are the before pictuers...bracing...bracing...bracing my self... (sorry i just couldn't bring myself to make them bigger)lol

P2R1 VLCD Day 2 (actually it was on Friday) Down 2 pounds

Posting for Friday: YEAH, 2 day down...! It was not hard at all. I was not hungry at all. I even forgot to eat my second fruit at my second snack time. If you knew what a nibbler I was throughout the day you would value to importance of this lack of craving.The only interesting thing was the twinge of longing I felt whenever I came across an ad for food while reading a magazine. Other than that, I could see people eating all day and it didn't really bother me.

I am trying to get my nerve up to post my before pictures tonight. It is quite tramatic as I haven't really taken such up close and personal pics in a while...hope I can press the upload button!!!

Here is what I consumed:
Drink - Tazo Awake tea throughout the day
Breakfast: tea
Snack: apple
Lunch: tilapia, cauliflower, biscotte toast (I lost weight so veggie oil in toast had no effect)
Snack: ate fruit with dinner today
Dinner: tilapia, mustard greens, biscotte toast, apple, fresh lemonade w/stevia

Measurements (change since VLCD D1):
Pre-Bathroom weight - 186.5 After Bathroom Weight - 184.5
Neck 15.5 (-0.5)

Bust 42 .25 (-0.25)

Chest 38 (+0.5)

Rt Bicep 12.25 (0)
Lft Bicep 12 (+0.25)
Waist 40 (0)
Belly 42.75 (-0.25)
Hips 41.5 (-0.5)
Rt Thigh 25.25 (0)
Lft Thigh 25 (-0.25)
Rt Calf 13.75 (+0.25)
Lft Calf 13.75 (-0.25)

P2R1 VLCD DAY 1

Well, today was the start of the VLCD. I was not hungry which was great! I think that Ben & Jerry's I had last night gave me just enough storage...

Here is what I consumed:
Drink - Tazo Awake tea throughout the day
Breakfast: one egg white (did I mention I am diabetic...Simeon's protocal allows for one morning protein to stabilize blood sugar)
Snack: apple
Lunch: tilapia, cauliflower, biscotte toast (I will have to see if I lose because toast has veggie oil)
Snack: orange
Dinner: tilapia, cauliflower, biscotte toast

Measurements:
Pre-Bathroom weight - 187.5 After Bathroom Weight - 186.5
Neck 16
Rt Bicep 12 1/4
Lft Bicep 11 3/4
Bust 42 1/2
Chest 37 1/2
Waist 40
Belly 43
Hips 42
Rt Thigh 25 1/4
Lft Thigh 25 1/4
Rt Calf 13 1/2
Lft Calf 14

P2R1 Load Day 2

I took today off of work and I am glad I did. I was able to buy my scale, containers and food. I am about to prepare my meals for Thursday and Friday. Tomorrow is the big day...Day one of VLCD.

A pleasantly weird thing happened last night. I had the BEST dream. I even woke myself up laughing so hard. I was being strapped in so that I could fly across a stage for some kind of play or circus...It was wonderful. Lots of laughter. I hope this is a side effect of the hcg. I will have to see if anyone else is having playful dreams.

This morning I had trouble getting myself to eat. Strangely, I was down a pound from yesterday. But by the time I got to my doctors appointment mid-day, I was UP four pounds. Here is what I consumed:
Breakfast: Cracker Barrell-Scrambled eggs, grits with butter, bacon, biscuit with butter and apple jam, a pancake with syrup and butter, and large orange juice
Lunch: 6 inch Subway Italian BMT, baked bbq Lays
Dinner: Burger King Double Cheeseburger, TGIF loaded potato skins, Ben & Jerry's chunky monkey ice cream (~1200 calories ALONE - WOW!!) and oreo cookies

As I take the last bite of my AWESOME ice cream/cookie mixture...I say goodbye to this way of eating.

Measurements:
Pre-Bathroom weight - 184.5 After Bathroom Weight - 185
Neck 15 1/2
Rt Bicep 12
Lft Bicep 12 3/4
Bust 42 1/2
Chest 38
Waist 39 1/2
Belly 42 1/2
Hips 41 1/2
Rt Thigh 25
Lft Thigh 25
Rt Calf 14
Lft Calf 14

P2R1 Load Day 1

Today was my first hcg dose and first load day. I thought it would be fun but half way through the day it started making me sick. I think it was the subconscious guilt of consuming so many calories. Here is what I had:
Breakfast: Waffle House-Fiesta Omelet, grits with butter, bacon, toast with butter, large orange juice, lots of coffee with powder cream and splenda
Lunch: Fried buffalo chicken sandwich, french fries, coke zero (I can't help it I LOVE it...tastes like regular coke without the after taste)
Snacks: honey bun, yellow cake with icing
Dinner: 12 inch Subay Spicy Italian with mayo, baked bbq lays (LOVE THEM), sweet tea

The moment I have dreaded...the measurements:

Pre-Bathroom weight - 186 After Bathroom Weight - 186

Neck 15 1/2
Ri Bicep 12
Lft Bicep 12 3/4
Bust 42 1/2
Chest 38
Waist 39 1/2
Belly 42 1/2
Hips 41 1/2
Rt Thigh 25
Lft Thigh 25
Rt Calf 14
Lft Calf 14

POST MAN DELIVERS -- HCG THAT IS!

I was so excited. My Homeopathic HCG drops finally arrived in the mail. I am so excited that load up starts on tomorrow. The best thing is that my TOM should end on tomorrow. I am suppose to wait another day...NOT! Gotta get this thing started while I am most excited. Reading everyone's hcg journals has been so motivating.

On Sunday and today, I did an oil pulling with coconut oil. Amazingly, I lost about 4 pounds overnight. If you didn't know, oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic method that pulls toxins from the body. It heals you of many illnesses. I swished for 20-25 minutes before discarding the now milky liquid in the toilet. You shouldn't swallow it because it is full of toxins. If you do, you will be releasing from the other end for a while.

I was going to post my measurements tonight but decided I better wait until the morning just in case this mornings oil pulling produced any weight loss.

Split ends...more than just a hair story

My hair was going super wild (see pic). So I washed it well and cut the ends today. An early rise is in my morning future, I will be using my new SOLIA which I received today to straighten my hair. It has been quite a while (at least 6 months) since I have done so and the last time I used a Chi...well my aunt used a chi on my hair. I'll post pics tomorrow of the result. I'm an afro puff kinda grl.

Lets go ahead and pull the weight thing to the forefront today...I think I am going to set 10 pound goals for my self to start.

Which is why that cheese, potatoes and butter I had today probably weren't a good idea. Oh YEAH that peach cobbler too...But it was all so sinnfully good!!