Morning Weight: 155.8
Morning Mood: Eh.
For some reason I was really fighting some cravings yesterday. I read all these holiday cookbooks trying to tell myself I was just getting ready for the season and the parties I have coming up, but really I just wanted something yummy and naughty. The weather also plays a big factor--it's getting to be really cold outside and it makes me want to tuck in and cook. A couple of days ago I spent a couple of hours making 2 different kinds of homemade soup and freezing it. Not eating it. Last round, I ended up cooking a lot for birthdays and 4th of July and I would freeze myself a portion for after HCG and they are still in the freezer. This diet does something weird to your mindset. It doesn't change your habits, but in the days after the diet you realize that food isn't that big of a deal. It doesn't really taste as good as you thought and you weren't missing out as much as you thought. Also, it puts a food's worth into perspective. How good is it really? Do I really love it? If I really honestly love it, then it is totally worth it. If its artificial and mediocre, I'm going to skip it. Anyway, the last couple of days were challenging because my weight hasn't dropped the way I'd hoped, but I think I'm back on track. I lost the .6 I need to do everyday.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Day 9: Finally
Morning Weight: 156.4
Morning Mood: Huge Relief
I had a friend bring me a case of fresh apples from a fruit stand in Nampa, ID and they were gorgeous, juicy, flavorful apples. And they were huge. That was problem number 1. I think problem number 2 was the Dove soap I was using. It says right on the label that it contains 1/4 lotion. Last round I didn't have to worry about my body wash, but I'm not taking the chance. So I switched to Ivory brand soap (squeaky clean) and I think my problems should be over. So at this point I'm down a total of 29.6 pounds from the beginning of round 1 (June 30). This round I am down 2.2 pounds with 14 days to go. I am hopeful that I will reach my goal of 148. That is another 8.4 pounds, which would require an average loss of .6 pounds a day. In my 40 day round I averaged exactly that much. So, as long as I don't lose anymore days, then I should reach my goal and weigh 148 on October 23. And I really hope that translates into a size 8.
Morning Mood: Huge Relief
I had a friend bring me a case of fresh apples from a fruit stand in Nampa, ID and they were gorgeous, juicy, flavorful apples. And they were huge. That was problem number 1. I think problem number 2 was the Dove soap I was using. It says right on the label that it contains 1/4 lotion. Last round I didn't have to worry about my body wash, but I'm not taking the chance. So I switched to Ivory brand soap (squeaky clean) and I think my problems should be over. So at this point I'm down a total of 29.6 pounds from the beginning of round 1 (June 30). This round I am down 2.2 pounds with 14 days to go. I am hopeful that I will reach my goal of 148. That is another 8.4 pounds, which would require an average loss of .6 pounds a day. In my 40 day round I averaged exactly that much. So, as long as I don't lose anymore days, then I should reach my goal and weigh 148 on October 23. And I really hope that translates into a size 8.
Day 8: Barely able to deal with it...
Morning Weight: 157.8
Morning Mood: If you think I was in a bad mood yesterday...
Well, I couldn't even get on to post about this. I think I got to the bottom of the problem and now I'm back on track.
Morning Mood: If you think I was in a bad mood yesterday...
Well, I couldn't even get on to post about this. I think I got to the bottom of the problem and now I'm back on track.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Day 7: I don't even want to talk about it.
Morning Weight: 157.6
Morning Mood: Um, I said a bad word on the scale.
For the record: I did not cheat. At all.
Morning Mood: Um, I said a bad word on the scale.
For the record: I did not cheat. At all.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Day 6: Keep it coming
Morning Weight: 157.4
Morning Mood: Bored, but positive.
I think I was really liking the maintenance phase of my life: I felt great and I could eat what I wanted and I felt in control. It has been a little harder to stay positive in this round and I didn't think it would be. But, I am excited at my losses and I can imagine that maintaining at 148 or so will feel fabulous. I keep asking my husband what he's going to do when people stop him to tell him his wife is so stinking hot... :)
Morning Mood: Bored, but positive.
I think I was really liking the maintenance phase of my life: I felt great and I could eat what I wanted and I felt in control. It has been a little harder to stay positive in this round and I didn't think it would be. But, I am excited at my losses and I can imagine that maintaining at 148 or so will feel fabulous. I keep asking my husband what he's going to do when people stop him to tell him his wife is so stinking hot... :)
Monday, October 5, 2009
Day 5: Plugging Along
Morning Weight: 158.4
Morning Mood: Satisfied
If I could just force myself to drink more water, I think I would feel more perky, but sometimes the water just makes me feel a little quesy on an empty stomach. But today I'm goign to try to get a few more bottles down.
Morning Mood: Satisfied
If I could just force myself to drink more water, I think I would feel more perky, but sometimes the water just makes me feel a little quesy on an empty stomach. But today I'm goign to try to get a few more bottles down.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Day 4: And the Countdown Begins!
Morning Weight: 160.0
Morning Mood: "Oh yeah! This part is awesome!"
So, even in round 1, I never lost more than 1.6! I'll be really happy to get losses like this more often. I'm contemplating the difference between the drops and the cream. I'm still feeling pretty hungry today so if that doesn't curb by tomorrow or the next day, then I'll have to do something different.
Correction: I went back and looked at my first weight after starting the VLCD and I did lose 2 pounds on the first day in round 1. Also, it wasn't until day 6 or 7 that I really started feeling good. So, I'm going to stay positive and get skinny. :)
Morning Mood: "Oh yeah! This part is awesome!"
So, even in round 1, I never lost more than 1.6! I'll be really happy to get losses like this more often. I'm contemplating the difference between the drops and the cream. I'm still feeling pretty hungry today so if that doesn't curb by tomorrow or the next day, then I'll have to do something different.
Correction: I went back and looked at my first weight after starting the VLCD and I did lose 2 pounds on the first day in round 1. Also, it wasn't until day 6 or 7 that I really started feeling good. So, I'm going to stay positive and get skinny. :)
Day 3: At least no more gaining...
Morning Weight: 162.0
Morning Mood: Relieved
After finally seeing the 150's, I did not want to creep up any more from loading!
Morning Mood: Relieved
After finally seeing the 150's, I did not want to creep up any more from loading!
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