Well, my last correction day was a success. I dropped 2.8 lbs. by eating yogurt and blueberries! I have been eating more types of foods and seem to be doing just fine, though I haven't eaten bread at all. I thought a bagel with cream cheese sounded really good this morning, but I changed my mind later. I know that protein is a better choice for me anyway. It really gives me a full feeling and I don't gain when I eat protein like I think I would with carbs.
This journey isn't just about losing weight, it's about finding what works best for MY body and since every body is different, what works for my body may not work for yours. It's also about maintaining weight loss, and that requires making the best choices when it comes to nourishing my body. Not only does it help maintain weight loss, but it also keeps me healthy. Recently, my husband and one of my boys' had pneumonia. I think I was able to remain healthy in spite of the sickness around me because I am making good choices in fueling my body. I believe my immune system is stronger and better able to fight off infections...just another benefit of healthy eating.
I just measured myself again and I have lost a total of 28 & 1/2 inches since I began the protocol! If I remember correctly, I had lost about 24 inches by the time I was finished with Phase 2, so I have continued to lose another 4 & 1/2 inches while maintaining my weight loss! Awesome!
I am counting down the days until I can move into my 2nd round of Phase 2 to begin the weight loss process again! Bring it on!!!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Phase 4, Day 5
Today is Sunday, July 3rd and I am doing my first Correction Day (CD) of Phase 4. I had to do 1 CD in Phase 3. I did the greek yogurt and berries CD last time & I dropped 2.4 pounds. I LOVE Greek yogurt and berries, so I am doing the same CD today. Last time I used strawberries. Today I am using blueberries that I bought at the Riverfront Market yesterday! They are delicious!
Phase 3 went very well for me. As I stated earlier, I only had to do 1 CD in Phase 3. I was 2 weeks into Phase 3. I went to eat at Qdoba and though I ordered nothing starchy (no tortilla, no rice, no beans), I gained the next day. I suspected that the tomato-based Ranchero sauce may have had sugar in it...not sure though.
It stinks that I have to do a CD today because we are celebrating my aunt's birthday. However, I can't complain too much! I am totally thrilled with the fact that I have lost 30 pounds and have done well to maintain that loss for the past month!
I am certain that I attempted to eat too many starchy things in the past few days. We went out to eat on Friday and I had some french fries w/cheese, bbq beef & bbq sauce on them (after I had had some beans for lunch) and I had cherry cheesecake for dessert. I didn't gain the next day (yesterday) but I didn't eat completely clean yesterday as I should have to counteract what I ate the day before. Yesterday, I had 2 Dove chocolates and beans again for dinner. I should have avoided starch & sugar (clean eating) yesterday and I might have been ok today. Lesson learned.
So, Amy & I are looking at starting Phase 2 at the end of July/beginning of August. We have another friend who is going to do the Protocol with us and I think my aunt may also. I think I should become a distributor for hHCG! :) After all, I am a walking testimony of the wonderful results that can be obtained from the Protocol!
I would like to lose enough weight that I will be in ONEderland (under 200 lbs.) by the time I finish Round 2 of Phase 2. It will depend on how much weight I gain when I load (the first 2 days on hHCG), when I begin TOM (which will determine when I begin hHCG) and how long I will be on Phase 2. I would like to be on Phase 2 for the maximum of 40 days, but that will also depend on when I begin. I have a trip planned for Labor Day weekend (and would like to plan a mini vacation with my family the week before that). I may just end up doing a planned interuption within that time frame and that way I can complete 40 days on hHCG. We'll see.
For the next round, I figure that I will be okay if I have to do Phase 2 during Thanksgiving, but I definitely want to be in Phase 4 by Christmas. At that point, I should be able to assess how many more rounds I will have to do. Likely 1 or 2, depending on my losses.
I can't tell you how happy I am that I have FINALLY found a way to lose weight & keep it off FOR GOOD!!! I had pretty much given up on the idea altogether before I found HCG! I felt hopeless! And now here I am...losing weight, keeping it off and excited to reach my GOAL!
Phase 3 went very well for me. As I stated earlier, I only had to do 1 CD in Phase 3. I was 2 weeks into Phase 3. I went to eat at Qdoba and though I ordered nothing starchy (no tortilla, no rice, no beans), I gained the next day. I suspected that the tomato-based Ranchero sauce may have had sugar in it...not sure though.
It stinks that I have to do a CD today because we are celebrating my aunt's birthday. However, I can't complain too much! I am totally thrilled with the fact that I have lost 30 pounds and have done well to maintain that loss for the past month!
I am certain that I attempted to eat too many starchy things in the past few days. We went out to eat on Friday and I had some french fries w/cheese, bbq beef & bbq sauce on them (after I had had some beans for lunch) and I had cherry cheesecake for dessert. I didn't gain the next day (yesterday) but I didn't eat completely clean yesterday as I should have to counteract what I ate the day before. Yesterday, I had 2 Dove chocolates and beans again for dinner. I should have avoided starch & sugar (clean eating) yesterday and I might have been ok today. Lesson learned.
So, Amy & I are looking at starting Phase 2 at the end of July/beginning of August. We have another friend who is going to do the Protocol with us and I think my aunt may also. I think I should become a distributor for hHCG! :) After all, I am a walking testimony of the wonderful results that can be obtained from the Protocol!
I would like to lose enough weight that I will be in ONEderland (under 200 lbs.) by the time I finish Round 2 of Phase 2. It will depend on how much weight I gain when I load (the first 2 days on hHCG), when I begin TOM (which will determine when I begin hHCG) and how long I will be on Phase 2. I would like to be on Phase 2 for the maximum of 40 days, but that will also depend on when I begin. I have a trip planned for Labor Day weekend (and would like to plan a mini vacation with my family the week before that). I may just end up doing a planned interuption within that time frame and that way I can complete 40 days on hHCG. We'll see.
For the next round, I figure that I will be okay if I have to do Phase 2 during Thanksgiving, but I definitely want to be in Phase 4 by Christmas. At that point, I should be able to assess how many more rounds I will have to do. Likely 1 or 2, depending on my losses.
I can't tell you how happy I am that I have FINALLY found a way to lose weight & keep it off FOR GOOD!!! I had pretty much given up on the idea altogether before I found HCG! I felt hopeless! And now here I am...losing weight, keeping it off and excited to reach my GOAL!
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