Weight After Loading for Round 2: 171.7 lbs
Last Injection Weight (LIW): 147.9 lbs
Total weight lost for Round 2: 23.8 lbs
R2P3D4: 147.7 lbs (LIW - 0.2 lbs)
R2P3D4: 147.7 lbs (LIW - 0.2 lbs)
2.2 lbs of (most likely) water weight released! Woo hoo! Well, it appears that a high protein day with TONS of water works as well as a steak day, huh? I was a bit worried that I had overdone it on the nuts. But on the other hand, I was hungry. When I was out and picked up that Smoked Gouda cheese from the grocery store yesterday evening, the hunger was overwhelming. And Dr. S says to eat until satisfied in Phase 3, and cautions about eating too little. I am relieved and somewhat surprised to be back under my LIW by a few ounces. It has really boosted my confidence and has allayed some of my fears about being able to stabilize within the LIW +/- 2 lb window. I would be very happy if I could stabilize right here.
Here's a list of what I was consciously doing to try to get down within my LIW +/- 2 lbs window:
- Eating mostly whole, organic, and when possible, raw, Phase 3-compliant foods
- Sticking with foods that I know don't cause me problems: eggs, nuts, cheese, cream
- Eating primarily high-protein foods all day
- Drinking at least 2-3 tablespoons of ACV a day diluted in water
- Drinking one Yogi Detox Tea a day
- Drinking a LOT of water -- 100+ ounces a day -- in addition to the decaf teas
- Eating whenever I was hungry
Here's a couple of things that just happened that may have contributed to my big loss this morning:
- My, er, uh, "plumbing" may have been a bit clogged, if you get my drift. That seems to have improved greatly yesterday and today. I'm thinking that may be due to all the water, the ACV, and/or the Detox Tea flushing out my system (pun intended :).
- I slept like a LOG last night. I usually have to read or watch TV to lull myself to sleep, and last night come 10p or so I could not hold my eyes open. It was like my body really needed sleep. And I slept solidly for 8 hours, which I rarely do. I believe that this may have contributed, too. I don't know why that happened last night, but it did, and I am grateful!
Tip for the day: During Phase 3, if you are going to be in a situation where you are out for 2+ hours, keep some raw, organic nuts in your car or desk or pocket/purse so that you do not get to a point where you are ravenous. Having the HCG in your system during Phase 2 spoils you such that you could almost go all day with nothing to eat, so you kind of forget what it's like to be out somewhere and be assaulted by hunger pangs. Don't let yourself feel the grip of intense hunger, because you are entering the danger zone then. It is WAY too easy to grab something with sugar or starch when you are ravenous. DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN THAT SITUATION! Try to squelch those temptations before they occur. Anticipate when they are probably going to happen and stay on top of it.
Speaking of temptations... Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. Whether you are Phase 2 or Phase 3, you need to start planning NOW. Don't just try to wing it or you will be setting yourself up for failure. You need to have a plan. And another thing: Thanksgiving has been transformed into a time for food and football, but that is not the intended objective of this holiday. It is about giving thanks to God for all of our blessings, and my friends we have SO much for which to be thankful. We wouldn't be in the situation that we are in if we weren't blessed with an abundance of food to eat when there are so many who have no idea where their next meal is coming from. Change your focus from food to family and give thanks to God for everything he has given you.
On to the menu:
9a: 20oz water with lemon and Lemon Drop Liquid Stevia
9-11a: Half-caf coffee sweetened with Hazelnut Stevia and
Organic half-n-half (I still haven't located organic
heavy whipping cream yet -- looking...)
10a: Two Organic eggs with raw, organic cheddar cheese
12p: 20oz water with lemon, Lemon Drop Stevia and ACV
2p: 20oz water with lemon, Lemon Drop Stevia and ACV
3p: Organic Baby Spring Mix, One diced Avocado, Pink
Grapefruit slices, and Toasted Organic Pine Nuts
3p: 20oz water with lemon and Lemon Drop Liquid Stevia
4p: Organic raw almonds and cashews
4:30p: Yogi Peach Detox Tea
5p: 2oz organic, raw white cheddar cheese
6p: Decaf Green Tea (leaving Detox tea bag in, too)
6:15p: 2oz organic, raw white cheddar cheese and
organic, raw almonds and cashews
7:30p: Organic raw almonds and cashews
9p: 20oz water with Lemon and Lemon Drop Liquid Stevia
Reflection on the menu: I guess that this may look boring to some, but I didn't want to go crazy adding in new things too fast. And, these things all taste REALLY good to me. But on the flip side, I know that I need to switch things up and keep my body guessing, so I probably need to move on and try something else tomorrow. 'Til then -- later you guys! :D
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