Morning Loss: 1.2
Total Loss: 11.6
Morning Mood: Relieved. I've had a few stalled days. I had a few cheat bites. I've been a little disheartened. For whatever reason, though it is going fast and I'm not totally exhausted by the process yet. I don't even really care. I'm really happy to be over the 10 pound mark and moving forward. I want to get into a certain set of jeans by next week.... I'm nervous to see where I'm at with that goal.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Day 10: Moving Along
Morning Loss: 1.4
Total Loss: 8.4
Morning Mood: Content
I considered my morning mood for a while. Excited? Victorious? Powerful? No, not quite. The road is still long and I'm grateful for these bigger losses, but I know it's still very much a game I have to play one day at a time.
Truvia is my new best friend. As far as I can tell it's a cousin to Stevia and I'm going with it. Because it is delightful. I had it on my grapefruit last night and it was honestly amazing. Had it in some tea this morning and it was almost too sweet (half a packet next time). In the past I've never spent the money on Stevia, but Truvia is cheaper and at the regular grocery store.
Total Loss: 8.4
Morning Mood: Content
I considered my morning mood for a while. Excited? Victorious? Powerful? No, not quite. The road is still long and I'm grateful for these bigger losses, but I know it's still very much a game I have to play one day at a time.
Truvia is my new best friend. As far as I can tell it's a cousin to Stevia and I'm going with it. Because it is delightful. I had it on my grapefruit last night and it was honestly amazing. Had it in some tea this morning and it was almost too sweet (half a packet next time). In the past I've never spent the money on Stevia, but Truvia is cheaper and at the regular grocery store.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Day 9: Just gotta keep on
Morning Loss: 2.2
Total Loss: 7
Morning Mood: Motivated
This diet is not for the faint of heart. It does not work unless it is followed about as closely to the letter as possible. My biggest challenge is not touching food, products, dishwater, etc that has oil in it. I forgot to weigh yesterday so today was an extra bonus to see I was down another 2.2 pounds. My goal today is to push water. The last couple of days I haven't even had all of the food allowed. I don't eat the melba toast and I've been skipping a fruit or vegetable. I'm not sure why. I'm not hungry, or when I want to eat, I want a cinnamon roll, so I eat nothing. That's a good life plan, I think.
I believe if I do another 21 day round starting June 1, I should be swimsuit ready by July 1. If I can eek out 30 pounds this round and 15 the next, I'll be only 5 pounds or so off of smokin' hot. The babies turn one on July 5, so that's a mile marker for me to look forward to. And never look back.
Total Loss: 7
Morning Mood: Motivated
This diet is not for the faint of heart. It does not work unless it is followed about as closely to the letter as possible. My biggest challenge is not touching food, products, dishwater, etc that has oil in it. I forgot to weigh yesterday so today was an extra bonus to see I was down another 2.2 pounds. My goal today is to push water. The last couple of days I haven't even had all of the food allowed. I don't eat the melba toast and I've been skipping a fruit or vegetable. I'm not sure why. I'm not hungry, or when I want to eat, I want a cinnamon roll, so I eat nothing. That's a good life plan, I think.
I believe if I do another 21 day round starting June 1, I should be swimsuit ready by July 1. If I can eek out 30 pounds this round and 15 the next, I'll be only 5 pounds or so off of smokin' hot. The babies turn one on July 5, so that's a mile marker for me to look forward to. And never look back.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Day 7: Up
Morning Loss: +.8
Total Loss: 4.8
Morning Mood: eh. gotta be more careful about handling food and dishes and stuff. I think I was getting dehydrated yesterday.
Total Loss: 4.8
Morning Mood: eh. gotta be more careful about handling food and dishes and stuff. I think I was getting dehydrated yesterday.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Day 6: The Honeymoon
Morning Loss: 2
Total Loss: 5.6
Morning mood: Hesitant
I know these numbers won't last, so I'm trying really hard to stay focused and not get too excited. I mean at this rate, If I did the diet for 40 days I would lose 70 pounds. Ha! In my first ever round of 40 days I lost 25 pounds. Since I am heavier this time, I am hoping I can eek out 30 pounds. This honeymoon stage is misleading and invigorating at the same time.
When I consulted Dr. Orchard, he recommended I only do 28 days. I am still trying to decide which way I will go with this. Depends on how much I lose by then, I suppose. That date is April 1. If I go the full 40, it's April 13.
Total Loss: 5.6
Morning mood: Hesitant
I know these numbers won't last, so I'm trying really hard to stay focused and not get too excited. I mean at this rate, If I did the diet for 40 days I would lose 70 pounds. Ha! In my first ever round of 40 days I lost 25 pounds. Since I am heavier this time, I am hoping I can eek out 30 pounds. This honeymoon stage is misleading and invigorating at the same time.
When I consulted Dr. Orchard, he recommended I only do 28 days. I am still trying to decide which way I will go with this. Depends on how much I lose by then, I suppose. That date is April 1. If I go the full 40, it's April 13.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Day 5: Lucky
Morning Loss: 1.4
Total Loss: 3.6
Morning Mood: Satisfied.
I barely skated by yesterday. I had to cook for a party and have dinner there, so I had lettuce with a little taco meat and beans and corn. I really wasn't sure how that would go. But, I'm glad I still lost and there aren't any other roadblocks I can foresee. Here's to 35 more days...
Total Loss: 3.6
Morning Mood: Satisfied.
I barely skated by yesterday. I had to cook for a party and have dinner there, so I had lettuce with a little taco meat and beans and corn. I really wasn't sure how that would go. But, I'm glad I still lost and there aren't any other roadblocks I can foresee. Here's to 35 more days...
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Hello Again.
Three years and a set of twins later, I have to start this battle all over again. I am not blaming babies, but I will blame hormones for the battle it is to get the weight off and keep it off. I do not endorse HCG as the end-all of diets. In fact, I am honestly nervous about doing the program over and over again. I am more nervous about being fat indefinitely. And it has worked for me in the past. I think the "reset" is a real thing and my body is in desperate need.
I am starting out bigger and heavier than I have ever been. And right now I'm not in a place to post the actual number, but I will post my losses and gains and hopefully, I'll be able to come to terms with posting a real number soon. Today is day 2 of loading and I need to shop for the essentials and read up on the protocol by tomorrow.
One of my goals this time around became clear to me as I was tucking the babies into bed last night. If I get this worked out, they will never remember me as fat.
I am starting out bigger and heavier than I have ever been. And right now I'm not in a place to post the actual number, but I will post my losses and gains and hopefully, I'll be able to come to terms with posting a real number soon. Today is day 2 of loading and I need to shop for the essentials and read up on the protocol by tomorrow.
One of my goals this time around became clear to me as I was tucking the babies into bed last night. If I get this worked out, they will never remember me as fat.
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