After VLCD 4
overnight: -1.0
total: -3.6
weight: 151.4
Yesterday I tried spreading my meals out further. Eating the same amount, but 4 meals instead of 2. It didn't really help. Momentarily it did because while I'm actually eating the hunger is tolerable. But I was extrememly weak all day, and every time I stood up, I got lightheaded. Felt like I was going to pass out a couple of times.
I figure there are two possibilities: 1) My HCG wasn't potent, or 2) My dose isn't high enough. So this morning I took a 150 IU dose, then went and bought a pregnancy test. I figure I may as well take a higher dose because if my HCG is useless, it doesn't hurt to take more of it. On the other hand, if my HCG was good, I'd want to increase the dose anyway. The preg test was positive, which is good. It means I don't have to throw that batch away and waste over 12 ml of my mixture. Even at my new dose, I've got 10 day's worth left.
I know I said I'd wait a week and see, but my level of starvation left me non-functional. I couldn't take it any more. I'm surprised I could make it to the store and back. But mornings are best for me. The experiment part of this is holding true. I have to keep experimenting until I find what's right for me.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
VLCD 3 and still hungry
After VLCD 3
overnight: -1.4
total: -2.6
current weight: 152.4
Wow. I was not expecting such a big loss. It makes the hunger worth it.
Yesterday's hunger was worse than I've experienced yet. Maybe because I had to leave home and be around people all morning and was under slightly stressful conditions. When I got home, I still had to cook my lunch. During the process I felt weak and a bit faint.
That afternoon, I drank some Yerba Mate tea. It's the first time I've had tea on this protocol, because I don't like tea. But this stuff wasn't bad, and while I was sipping it, the hunger went away. It came back shortly afterward, but the respite was nice. From now on, I intend to have tea every morning.
It's too early in the day to say what my hunger levels will be today. For now I feel fine. I know I ate to capacity on my loading days, so the hunger should go away today, or in the next couple of days. If it doesn't go away within a week, I may have to increase my dose. I'm currently taking 125 IU sublingually twice a day. I could easily increase this to 150 if I have to.
Maybe my perceptions are wrong and I didn't eat to capacity on the load days. In that case, Dr. Simeons says the hunger should go away about a week from now. So I'll wait and see--even though another week at yesterday's level sounds torturous.
I will not cheat on this protocol. My resolve on that issue is absolutely iron. But I can now relate better to those who have cheated. I went to Wal-Mart and as I drove past restaurants, I kept thinking, ooh, Applebee's sounds heavenly. DQ--I could go for a chicken strip basket. Better yet, a double cheeseburger. And the candy bars in the check out lane looked so good. I don't even eat that kind of food very often. But my hunger was so intense everything sounded good.
So I'm really hoping the hunger won't last much longer.
overnight: -1.4
total: -2.6
current weight: 152.4
Wow. I was not expecting such a big loss. It makes the hunger worth it.
Yesterday's hunger was worse than I've experienced yet. Maybe because I had to leave home and be around people all morning and was under slightly stressful conditions. When I got home, I still had to cook my lunch. During the process I felt weak and a bit faint.
That afternoon, I drank some Yerba Mate tea. It's the first time I've had tea on this protocol, because I don't like tea. But this stuff wasn't bad, and while I was sipping it, the hunger went away. It came back shortly afterward, but the respite was nice. From now on, I intend to have tea every morning.
It's too early in the day to say what my hunger levels will be today. For now I feel fine. I know I ate to capacity on my loading days, so the hunger should go away today, or in the next couple of days. If it doesn't go away within a week, I may have to increase my dose. I'm currently taking 125 IU sublingually twice a day. I could easily increase this to 150 if I have to.
Maybe my perceptions are wrong and I didn't eat to capacity on the load days. In that case, Dr. Simeons says the hunger should go away about a week from now. So I'll wait and see--even though another week at yesterday's level sounds torturous.
I will not cheat on this protocol. My resolve on that issue is absolutely iron. But I can now relate better to those who have cheated. I went to Wal-Mart and as I drove past restaurants, I kept thinking, ooh, Applebee's sounds heavenly. DQ--I could go for a chicken strip basket. Better yet, a double cheeseburger. And the candy bars in the check out lane looked so good. I don't even eat that kind of food very often. But my hunger was so intense everything sounded good.
So I'm really hoping the hunger won't last much longer.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
VLCD 2 results
After VLCD 2
overnight change: -0.4
net change: -1.2
current weight: 153.8
Okay, four tenths of a pounds isn't terrific for this early in the game. But looking at the total loss, I'm happy. I've lost 2.6 pounds in 2 days. Yes, some of that is load weight, but even so, my results are good. A big loss is balanced out with a smaller loss. I didn't think things would balance so soon. However, looking at the overall, I'm happy.
My expectations are to lose an average of half a pound a day. Two days and I'm 1.2 pounds down from my starting weight. Not bad.
overnight change: -0.4
net change: -1.2
current weight: 153.8
Okay, four tenths of a pounds isn't terrific for this early in the game. But looking at the total loss, I'm happy. I've lost 2.6 pounds in 2 days. Yes, some of that is load weight, but even so, my results are good. A big loss is balanced out with a smaller loss. I didn't think things would balance so soon. However, looking at the overall, I'm happy.
My expectations are to lose an average of half a pound a day. Two days and I'm 1.2 pounds down from my starting weight. Not bad.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
VLCD 1 results
After VLCD 1
overnight change: -2.2
net change: -0.8
current weight: 154.2
I'm happy with my first 500 calorie day results. I had hunger on and off all day yesterday. And this morning so far I've been a little hungry. But nothing I can't handle.
overnight change: -2.2
net change: -0.8
current weight: 154.2
I'm happy with my first 500 calorie day results. I had hunger on and off all day yesterday. And this morning so far I've been a little hungry. But nothing I can't handle.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Loading Day 3 results
After Load Day 3
overnight change: -0.6
net change: +1.4
current weight: 156.4
Yesterday I ate enough to keep myself full all day, but I didn't eat as much as the day before. I felt nauseous in the afternoon and evening, so I didn't want to push it and end up eating until I threw up. At first I thought it might be a stomach bug, but I think it was either from eating so much for 3 days, or my body getting used to the HCG.
At any rate, I was pretty sure I wouldn't gain more weight. After all, I was eating healthy foods for the most part--just lots of them. But I didn't expect to lose. For 3 load days, I only gained 1.4 pounds. Not bad. And I'm so happy to be done loading and on to VLCD (very low calorie days).
Three days of gorging seemed just right for me. This morning I wasn't hungry when I woke up, unlike the last two ravenous mornings. I got up at 6:30 and my stomach didn't growl until around 8:00. I had hunger on and off through the morning. The rest of the time I felt empty but not necessarily hungry. I was hoping to feel no hunger at all, but alas, I'm not one of the lucky ones. The hunger I experienced wasn't bad, though.
So far, so good.
overnight change: -0.6
net change: +1.4
current weight: 156.4
Yesterday I ate enough to keep myself full all day, but I didn't eat as much as the day before. I felt nauseous in the afternoon and evening, so I didn't want to push it and end up eating until I threw up. At first I thought it might be a stomach bug, but I think it was either from eating so much for 3 days, or my body getting used to the HCG.
At any rate, I was pretty sure I wouldn't gain more weight. After all, I was eating healthy foods for the most part--just lots of them. But I didn't expect to lose. For 3 load days, I only gained 1.4 pounds. Not bad. And I'm so happy to be done loading and on to VLCD (very low calorie days).
Three days of gorging seemed just right for me. This morning I wasn't hungry when I woke up, unlike the last two ravenous mornings. I got up at 6:30 and my stomach didn't growl until around 8:00. I had hunger on and off through the morning. The rest of the time I felt empty but not necessarily hungry. I was hoping to feel no hunger at all, but alas, I'm not one of the lucky ones. The hunger I experienced wasn't bad, though.
So far, so good.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Loading Day 2 results
After Load Day 2
overnight change: +1.0
net change: +2.0
current weight: 157
I ate so much yesterday, by midday I felt like I weighed 50 pounds more than I really do. When I exercised, I couldn't do as much as normal. Being that full weighed me down and made me so tired.
Today will be my third loading day. The protocol only calls for two days, but I want to make sure the HCG is thoroughly in my system. And I've heard people do better, as far as hunger is concerned, on three load days.
Funny thing is, after eating so much, I've woken up ravenous the last two mornings. You'd think I couldn't stand the thought of food, but no, there's my stomach, growling away and making food an urgent need. Once I start eating, however, that's another story. I didn't want more than a few bites of my breakfast, but I'm pressing on (eating as I type this).
overnight change: +1.0
net change: +2.0
current weight: 157
I ate so much yesterday, by midday I felt like I weighed 50 pounds more than I really do. When I exercised, I couldn't do as much as normal. Being that full weighed me down and made me so tired.
Today will be my third loading day. The protocol only calls for two days, but I want to make sure the HCG is thoroughly in my system. And I've heard people do better, as far as hunger is concerned, on three load days.
Funny thing is, after eating so much, I've woken up ravenous the last two mornings. You'd think I couldn't stand the thought of food, but no, there's my stomach, growling away and making food an urgent need. Once I start eating, however, that's another story. I didn't want more than a few bites of my breakfast, but I'm pressing on (eating as I type this).
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Loading Day 1 results
After Load Day 1
Overnight change: +1.0
Current weight: 156
I stole this format for recording my stats from Jules. Her results are always so easy to read. Thanks, Jules! And if you're looking for information on HCG, go to her site. She's got tons of links.
Surprise, surprise. Eat to keep yourself uncomfortably full all day, and you'll gain weight. And even at uncomfortable, I feel like I should have eaten a little more yesterday. I went for a couple of longer stretches without eating. I didn't want to eat, but I probably could have stuffed in a little something.
After supper, I made homemade ice cream sweetened with stevia. Heavy on the raw organic cream. So today I've got a good fat source I can keep returning to.
Overnight change: +1.0
Current weight: 156
I stole this format for recording my stats from Jules. Her results are always so easy to read. Thanks, Jules! And if you're looking for information on HCG, go to her site. She's got tons of links.
Surprise, surprise. Eat to keep yourself uncomfortably full all day, and you'll gain weight. And even at uncomfortable, I feel like I should have eaten a little more yesterday. I went for a couple of longer stretches without eating. I didn't want to eat, but I probably could have stuffed in a little something.
After supper, I made homemade ice cream sweetened with stevia. Heavy on the raw organic cream. So today I've got a good fat source I can keep returning to.
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