Goal Weight: 138 lbs
Weight after two loading days: 171.7 lbs (3.7 lbs total gain)
R2P2D40: 147.3 lbs (-24.4 lbs gross, -20.7 lbs net)
Weight after two loading days: 171.7 lbs (3.7 lbs total gain)
R2P2D40: 147.3 lbs (-24.4 lbs gross, -20.7 lbs net)
0.6 lbs released... I am happy that the downward trend is continuing, but I am concerned that I am feeling hungry. In this diet, hunger is an indication that you are no longer losing abnormal fat but NORMAL fat, which will come right back on as soon as I resume a normal diet (which defeats the whole purpose of using HCG). Also, this morning, I woke up with the dreaded headache. (Murphy's Law, huh? After I was raving that I hardly have them when on the VLCD...) I definitely feel different. I know that when some folks are getting near their goal and start becoming very hungry, that is usually a signal that they have no more abnormal fat. Well, I can assure you that isn't the case with me -- not yet, anyway. Another possibility is that I am becoming immune to the HCG, which is doubtful since I skipped so many injections during this round. Lastly, there could be something wrong with my HCG. I've felt hungry the past two days, and that would coincide with me receiving my current week's injections. My clinic packed them in ice, but I was out for 3 hours before I got them home to the refrigerator. They still felt cool, but the ice had melted. I'm concerned that might be the problem.
At this point, I'm considering throwing in the towel for this round. I'm going to go take some meds and try to rid myself of this headache, because right now it is hurting so bad I can't think straight. I'll let you know what I ultimately decide.
Menu:
10:45a: One hard-boiled egg (hungry)
12p: Not a menu item here, but I have definitely decided to stop
Phase 2 for this round. My headache is gone, but the
hunger is constant and worsening. Stomach is growling
loudly (I can't remember the last time that has happened...)
I am also feeling weak. I think that my body is telling me
that it is time to stop. I am going to try to stay with VLCD
for the next 72 hours per protocol, but I may up the protein.
Phase 2 for this round. My headache is gone, but the
hunger is constant and worsening. Stomach is growling
loudly (I can't remember the last time that has happened...)
I am also feeling weak. I think that my body is telling me
that it is time to stop. I am going to try to stay with VLCD
for the next 72 hours per protocol, but I may up the protein.
12:30p: One scoop Jay Robb Whey Protein powder*
3p: One hard-boiled egg
6p: Two hard-boiled eggs*
11:30pm: 1/2 serving Asparagus Soup
12:30am: Handful of mixed tree nuts*
3p: One hard-boiled egg
6p: Two hard-boiled eggs*
11:30pm: 1/2 serving Asparagus Soup
12:30am: Handful of mixed tree nuts*
*OFF PROTOCOL WARNING!!!
Reflection on the day: Constant, ravenous hunger. Got steadily worse during the day. I feel certain that I have little or no HCG in my system -- the hunger tells me this. Nothing would touch it during the day, until I ate the VERY OFF PROTOCOL nuts. That stopped it suddenly, and hopefully I can manage to get to sleep.
I've had guests in this weekend, so there is a chance that I may not be able to send an update tomorrow, but I will try my best. I'm a little worried about the scale, but I will take what I get. At least I finally got a little relief from the hunger for now. I'm going to try to go to sleep before it returns. 'Til tomorrow -- later losers!
Reflection on the day: Constant, ravenous hunger. Got steadily worse during the day. I feel certain that I have little or no HCG in my system -- the hunger tells me this. Nothing would touch it during the day, until I ate the VERY OFF PROTOCOL nuts. That stopped it suddenly, and hopefully I can manage to get to sleep.
I've had guests in this weekend, so there is a chance that I may not be able to send an update tomorrow, but I will try my best. I'm a little worried about the scale, but I will take what I get. At least I finally got a little relief from the hunger for now. I'm going to try to go to sleep before it returns. 'Til tomorrow -- later losers!
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