Had my appointment with the clinic this morning. On my scale I think it was 257 (not digital). So that would have left me with a 1.5 loss from 258.5. I got on the clinic scale and it also showed 257 , but they deduct 2 lbs for clothes. So they have me down for 255. So I think a poll should be done. Should I take the 255 and count the 2 extra pounds? LOL Jonesing for some extra lbs here! LOL
They couldn't think if they had any other diabetics on the Releana. They had a couple on the optifast diet....YUCK! And I got the talk again about not weighing so much, if not seeing the scale move every morning gets depressing. They have a few that really freak out with the scale, so they only weigh in there. I don't think I could go 2 weeks without weighing. Got my lipo fat reducing shot. It is a B12 shot mixed with some fat releasing herbs and/or amino acids in it. I will have to look for that paperwork and see what the other ingredients are. I asked about the reason why they have us use 5-6 oz of protein per meal and not the 3.5 oz. They were having problems when they first started with patients not feeling well, being dizzy and weak, etc. So they called up Releana and they adviced to increase. Said they were having some of the same issues and advised their patients to increase and it didn't seem to effect the weight loss. Now I don't know how scientific the decision was to come up with this reasoning. But I am still losing, so I think I will stay on the 5 oz of protein. And when measuring on a scale, it is only two more extra bites.
So what have I learned here? That if I stick with the plan, the weight has to come off. Might not come off when I want it, but it will come off. Do I have to like it that I don't have nice smooth weight losses like some people? No I don't, but I have to accept it. And accepting it is not settling. Just have to take it as it is. This is how my body is working right now. My body has shown a pattern during both cycles of P2. So if I start to whimper and throw another temper tantrum in R3, you all have my permission to REMIND me that I have been down this road before. I will make it past all the detours and bumps in the road and get to my destination. Deal?
When I look in the mirror I still see this big round gut. But I do notice the other parts of my body that has slimmed down. I can now scratch the middle of my back..matter of fact, all over it! Haven't been able to do that in awhile. And when I am bending over in a chair, my tummy is not so much in the way now. I am getting my lap back. Haven't seen that in ages! I have been losing in all areas, but seems my gut has a ways to go. If I could figure out how to post the pictures, I would. I am going to have to work on that one. But I think my losing of fat is going on a cycle of LILO (cost accounting terms) Last in, last out! When I am down to goal, my measurements will probably be 38-36-38. Right now it is 50-56-55. Can you say APPLE! And then I noticed on Biz's measurements, my thighs are an inch smaller than her last measurement. So can you now say APPLE on a stick! LOL But all that to say this, I went to get my hair cut tonight. I just started this diet when I got my last haircut. My stylist, David, told me he almost didn't recognize me. I had to go to the bathroom when I got there and he was working on another client. He said he saw a woman go to the bathroom, then it hit him that it was me. So that boosted my ego a bit! Woohoo!!!! So one day soon, I will look in the mirror and notice my gut isn't so big! It will come and I look forward to that day!
Thanks everyone for your comments, they mean so much to me!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
December 17, 2007 2 LBS GONE!
Well Well Well...what the heck is going on! Don't understand it for the life of me. Can go a whole week and not budge much and then whamo, 2 lbs fall off. Will be interesting to see what tomorrow brings.
I am feeling good, energy wise and my blood sugars are staying stable. I go to the clinic in the morning for a weigh in and will talk to them about this. Will see if they are seeing any other patients with this kind of pattern. Or if they have any other diabetics on their roll call and how they are doing. Oh, Biz I will not forget to ask about the extra protein they have me eating.
I am get a newsletter from Dr. Joe Pendergast and he had a video talking about Insulin Resistance and Oxidative Stress. I guess a new paper came out on that, so I want to find it and see what that has to say. I thought losing 25 lbs would help that, but so far it hasn't. My body is stubborn! I keep telling it that it is not going to win! I need to get back in the research mode.
Had one of the older ladies in the office come up to me today and whisper in my ear do keep doing whatever I was doing cuz she can really tell it in my face! She was so sweet!
Biz - I will send you an email tomorrow after I meet with the clinic. Let you know what they
say.
Amy - I think my other hormones are okay, but you never know. I wonder if low progesterone
effects weight loss. I will have to look that up too. And I think I will put a post out to the
group too. See if I there are any more diabetics out there. See if they have ran into
anything.
cb9094 - Thanks for your vibes!!! I will take all I can get! I will STOP second guessing myself
and just let the protocol do what it is supposed to do.
You gals are the greatest and I am very lucky to have found you all! Don't know if I could have done this without you all. Well I might have, but it sure would have been very lonely!!!! I just have to go along for the ride and see where this takes me! The ride maybe bumpy...but the end of the trip will be well worth it!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
I am feeling good, energy wise and my blood sugars are staying stable. I go to the clinic in the morning for a weigh in and will talk to them about this. Will see if they are seeing any other patients with this kind of pattern. Or if they have any other diabetics on their roll call and how they are doing. Oh, Biz I will not forget to ask about the extra protein they have me eating.
I am get a newsletter from Dr. Joe Pendergast and he had a video talking about Insulin Resistance and Oxidative Stress. I guess a new paper came out on that, so I want to find it and see what that has to say. I thought losing 25 lbs would help that, but so far it hasn't. My body is stubborn! I keep telling it that it is not going to win! I need to get back in the research mode.
Had one of the older ladies in the office come up to me today and whisper in my ear do keep doing whatever I was doing cuz she can really tell it in my face! She was so sweet!
Biz - I will send you an email tomorrow after I meet with the clinic. Let you know what they
say.
Amy - I think my other hormones are okay, but you never know. I wonder if low progesterone
effects weight loss. I will have to look that up too. And I think I will put a post out to the
group too. See if I there are any more diabetics out there. See if they have ran into
anything.
cb9094 - Thanks for your vibes!!! I will take all I can get! I will STOP second guessing myself
and just let the protocol do what it is supposed to do.
You gals are the greatest and I am very lucky to have found you all! Don't know if I could have done this without you all. Well I might have, but it sure would have been very lonely!!!! I just have to go along for the ride and see where this takes me! The ride maybe bumpy...but the end of the trip will be well worth it!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Monday, December 17, 2007
December 16, 2007 SLOW!!!!!
Well everyone, sorry for no posts in a few days. Well I am still slow! The scale has only moved down .5 lbs! But in thinking these past few days. I am trying hard not to get frustrated and doing a lot of self talk. What every you want to call it! The one thought that I have to keep putting it out of my head is that this is not going to work for me. Be like all the rest, hit a certain point and then it peters out! (had some of them too...Oh that is for another blog! LOL) It has to work..that is all there is to it. But I may have been sabotaging myself. I have been forgetting to take my night dose of Hcg! What a pre menopausal woman I am! LOL (Just took my night time dose!) So I have not had the full amount, that doesn't help! And I looked back on old info and I did really slow losing at the same time, last round. I remember on my 2 week weigh in telling the lady about this and she advised not to weigh everyday. So it could be that also. Or it could just be that at one point in my life this was a comfortable weight! Yeah like 2 weeks! LOL I can't remember hanging around in the 250's before. But it could have been when I was first married.
So everyone please send your vibes that this gnawing feeling will leave me and the scales move more! When my doctor told me that with diabetes your body doesn't like to lose weight...he was sure right! When I see people losing weight on the here or my diabetes groups, I am so happy for them and then a little disappointed that I have to haul this road. Why can some people just have the weight fly off and others it takes forever? But it was mine in the making for not getting my weight under control sooner. Now the damage is done and I have to deal with all that comes with it.
But I am going to stay on plan and keep with protocol with the food. If this diet is soooo sensative that I can't use lotion on my aligator skin. Well it can just suck a big toe! LOL I can't live my life second guessing everything I do. I just don't do well going down that road. If I keep eating the way I am supposed too, it will have to come off, right??????? Tell me I am right!!!!
Love you all and be blessed!
Tracey
So everyone please send your vibes that this gnawing feeling will leave me and the scales move more! When my doctor told me that with diabetes your body doesn't like to lose weight...he was sure right! When I see people losing weight on the here or my diabetes groups, I am so happy for them and then a little disappointed that I have to haul this road. Why can some people just have the weight fly off and others it takes forever? But it was mine in the making for not getting my weight under control sooner. Now the damage is done and I have to deal with all that comes with it.
But I am going to stay on plan and keep with protocol with the food. If this diet is soooo sensative that I can't use lotion on my aligator skin. Well it can just suck a big toe! LOL I can't live my life second guessing everything I do. I just don't do well going down that road. If I keep eating the way I am supposed too, it will have to come off, right??????? Tell me I am right!!!!
Love you all and be blessed!
Tracey
Friday, December 14, 2007
December 13 2007 Still the same!
Well I am still hanging in there at 259. I am thinking about what is going on and have to check something out. Hate to keep everyone in suspense, but I am whipped to day. Mood has lifted and the yearning seems to be lifting a little, not as bad as it was. Didn't feel like I had to have something to munch on all day.
Everyone have a great day!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Everyone have a great day!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Thursday, December 13, 2007
December 12, 2007 Blah's
Weight 259
Still the same! So I thought, I will measure, that will lift my spirits! Well I lost 5 inches. That didn't help! But at least 3 inches came of my upper stomach. I do 2 measurements of my stomach as I am long waisted. My other waist measurement stayed the same. Lost an inch in my hips. So now my hips are smaller then my waist! Everyone at work is saying that they can really see a difference, but I am not at that spot yet. The other inch came from my bicep and thigh. It is progress, I know that, but just in a funky mood today. It will pass!!! Have stayed on plan, but still having that yearning for something, can't put my finger on it. It is not hunger per say, but something that I must be missing or needing.
Tomorrow is another day and hope this cloud passes soon.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Still the same! So I thought, I will measure, that will lift my spirits! Well I lost 5 inches. That didn't help! But at least 3 inches came of my upper stomach. I do 2 measurements of my stomach as I am long waisted. My other waist measurement stayed the same. Lost an inch in my hips. So now my hips are smaller then my waist! Everyone at work is saying that they can really see a difference, but I am not at that spot yet. The other inch came from my bicep and thigh. It is progress, I know that, but just in a funky mood today. It will pass!!! Have stayed on plan, but still having that yearning for something, can't put my finger on it. It is not hunger per say, but something that I must be missing or needing.
Tomorrow is another day and hope this cloud passes soon.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
R2P2 270
yesterday 259
today 259
loss/gain 0
total this round 11 lbs.
Well I am happy with no weight gone, it could have been a gain. I just have to remember...Run from the sample ladies at the grocery store! LOL But today I did good on protocol. Everything within the plan for P2. Ate my apple around noon and didn't get to lunch until 2:30. Had supper at 9:00. Made a kung pao chicken...not to bad, still have to play around with the seasonings.
Biz..I don't know why the clinic told me to increase my protein. I go in on the 17th for weigh in, so I will ask them. Maybe it was because of my diabetes. Because the printed instructions they have printed for everyone does show the 3.5 oz for protein at meals.
I forgot to measure....Grrrrr. Will have to do that tomorrow night.
Well the ice storm has cometh, so I better keep this short and sweet and get to bed, will have to get up early in the morning and try and make it into work. I hate the ice!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
yesterday 259
today 259
loss/gain 0
total this round 11 lbs.
Well I am happy with no weight gone, it could have been a gain. I just have to remember...Run from the sample ladies at the grocery store! LOL But today I did good on protocol. Everything within the plan for P2. Ate my apple around noon and didn't get to lunch until 2:30. Had supper at 9:00. Made a kung pao chicken...not to bad, still have to play around with the seasonings.
Biz..I don't know why the clinic told me to increase my protein. I go in on the 17th for weigh in, so I will ask them. Maybe it was because of my diabetes. Because the printed instructions they have printed for everyone does show the 3.5 oz for protein at meals.
I forgot to measure....Grrrrr. Will have to do that tomorrow night.
Well the ice storm has cometh, so I better keep this short and sweet and get to bed, will have to get up early in the morning and try and make it into work. I hate the ice!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Sunday, December 9, 2007
December 9, 2007
R2P2 starting weight 270
yesterday 260
today 259
loss/gain -1.0 lbs
Happy Dance Time!!!! Now tomorrow it might all catch up with me. But I will take the 1 lb loss today. Last night or should I say middle of the night my IBS kicked in. Don't know why, haven't had alot of greens. Mine usually hits me sporadically, just hits me whenever. But thank goodness it is not a major issue in my life. So today I just ate my protein and cucumbers. Didn't have my fruit. Kinda felt woozy through out the day. Think I am having my morning sickness again. Had that last round too. But I least I know what it is and know it will pass in a couple days.
Biz - You had asked about the clinic I am going to. My internal med doctor also has a weightloss clinic. He used to do it in his office, but insurance doesn't pay for it. So it was better for him to set up a separate office. That way he doesn't have to fight with patients when their insurance company doesn't pay for an office visit. They know up front going to the weightloss clinic that the insurance company will not pay for most of the services. When it was in his office, he had a nurse practioner seeing those patients. At that time he offered the Medifast, HMR type diet. The shakes and replacement meals. Well that is not for me. I need to chew food, not drink it!!! LOL. We still couldn't get my triglycerides down. So he wanted me to check them out again, said they had something new. I went and visited them and they told me about Releana. I got the info and told them I would make a decision and call them back. I had to do my research first. I was a little skeptical at first. But then found the yahoo groups and read and read. When I just considered the diet, at first it was no way, but read how most people didn't have hunger pains. So I decided that time was a wasting and took the plunge. They use Dr. S's protocol. The only difference is that they said I could eat 5 - 6 oz of protein instead of the 3.5 oz of protein. So I am getting more calories than the 500 per day. So I knew that I might not lose as fast as you all doing it by yourselves. But I am fine with that. I have lost more than my past history of 15 lbs and then stalls. So WOOHOO!!!
Well it is time to crawl into bed.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Saturday, December 8, 2007
December 8, 2007 Day 6 R2 VLCD
Pre load weight 262
12/4 After Load 270
12/5 1 VLCD 266
12/6 2 VLCD 261.5
12/7 3 VLCD 261
12/8 4 VLCD 260
2 lb loss from R1P3. Yippee!
Hello Everyone! My name is Tracey and I am a massage addict! There I have said it! I do truly enjoy my massage Saturdays. And as I am typing I am hearing a faint call from the bathroom. It is beckoning me to come soak in a nice warm tub! I think I will take my water jug and soak for awhile, but after I get my thoughts down on paper....well make that a laptop!
But back to this weight...I am very glad to see that 1 lb gone. Had an interesting day yesterday. I couldn't get satisfied at all. Even to the point where my mouth would salivate like you waived a nice piece of pepperoni, mushroom and extra cheese pizza under my nose! I wasn't craving any foods in specific, just the feeling of being empty. Like I needed something, but couldn't quite put my finger on it. Still feeling a little bit like that today...even as I am typing my mouth is watering. LOL So I am going to have some extra protein for supper and see if that helps. But yesterday I did imbibe in off limit foods. Ladies and Gents...when you are feeling this way, take my advice and don't go grocery shopping when they ladies are their with their samples! I am not going to beat myself up over it either. I have enough issues in my life, don't need to add that on to it. This is a journey to love myself, so that is what I am going to do. Just give myself a hug, look in the mirror and say "Hey girl, a bump in the road, so shake it off and let's move forward. No time to look back and dwell on it. It is done and over. Capice!" So if the extra protein doesn't help tomorrow, I might have a couple ounces of cheese with my apple. See if that helps. But it could be hormone related too, I am feeling a zit rising up on my chin. Who knows I may get a period. With my PCOS I am never regular and have had only 2 this year. So I might end the year with a bang! Doctor did a FSH test for menopause on me in October. I am no where near menopause so that rules that out! On a scale of 3 - 13, over 13 is post menopausal I am a 4.9. But I hope this feeling passes. It will. It may effect the loss, but we have to learn to deal with the bumps in the road. Like I have read on all you veterans blogs, each round does seem to take on its own twists and turns. I guess that is to keep this journey interesting and intriguing. Makes use think and ponder, but one thing that is nice is if we stay on protocol it will work. And if it takes me a little longer, I guess I will stop and smell the roses too!
Now about Biz's revelation today! How nice and special that was for her. To look into a mirror and see the new and improved staring back at you! I have not had that revelation yet. I am so happy for her and all of you out there that have that experience. But I am having "AHA" moments! They are small, but I relish in them. Like this week I have really noticed my ankles, feeling the tendons, muscles and bones. Rubbing your hand over the skin..your brain firing off...H'mmmm Is that bone or is it a tendon? Haven't felt that for awhile. And then a nice smile comes over my face. Today during my massage I really noticed it in my back too. Feeling more of my bones as the massage went on. Also noticed that I was thinner on my sides around the waist and hips. And my fat! Well, let me tell you about my fat! ha ha I can feel it breaking down!!! Getting a little jiggly here. Which is a good thing. My fat around my stomach is solid, so the jiggling is relished. It is breaking down. So right now I guess I am noticing my parts! Hey, Parts is Parts! God I am old! LOL And that day is coming soon, when all the parts become one and have that wonderful revelation of that hot mamma staring back at me! WOOHOO!!! Party Time!
Well that tub is a calling...so off to take a nice soak, even going to dim the lights, get some candles going and turn on some mood music! Watch out world!!!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
12/4 After Load 270
12/5 1 VLCD 266
12/6 2 VLCD 261.5
12/7 3 VLCD 261
12/8 4 VLCD 260
2 lb loss from R1P3. Yippee!
Hello Everyone! My name is Tracey and I am a massage addict! There I have said it! I do truly enjoy my massage Saturdays. And as I am typing I am hearing a faint call from the bathroom. It is beckoning me to come soak in a nice warm tub! I think I will take my water jug and soak for awhile, but after I get my thoughts down on paper....well make that a laptop!
But back to this weight...I am very glad to see that 1 lb gone. Had an interesting day yesterday. I couldn't get satisfied at all. Even to the point where my mouth would salivate like you waived a nice piece of pepperoni, mushroom and extra cheese pizza under my nose! I wasn't craving any foods in specific, just the feeling of being empty. Like I needed something, but couldn't quite put my finger on it. Still feeling a little bit like that today...even as I am typing my mouth is watering. LOL So I am going to have some extra protein for supper and see if that helps. But yesterday I did imbibe in off limit foods. Ladies and Gents...when you are feeling this way, take my advice and don't go grocery shopping when they ladies are their with their samples! I am not going to beat myself up over it either. I have enough issues in my life, don't need to add that on to it. This is a journey to love myself, so that is what I am going to do. Just give myself a hug, look in the mirror and say "Hey girl, a bump in the road, so shake it off and let's move forward. No time to look back and dwell on it. It is done and over. Capice!" So if the extra protein doesn't help tomorrow, I might have a couple ounces of cheese with my apple. See if that helps. But it could be hormone related too, I am feeling a zit rising up on my chin. Who knows I may get a period. With my PCOS I am never regular and have had only 2 this year. So I might end the year with a bang! Doctor did a FSH test for menopause on me in October. I am no where near menopause so that rules that out! On a scale of 3 - 13, over 13 is post menopausal I am a 4.9. But I hope this feeling passes. It will. It may effect the loss, but we have to learn to deal with the bumps in the road. Like I have read on all you veterans blogs, each round does seem to take on its own twists and turns. I guess that is to keep this journey interesting and intriguing. Makes use think and ponder, but one thing that is nice is if we stay on protocol it will work. And if it takes me a little longer, I guess I will stop and smell the roses too!
Now about Biz's revelation today! How nice and special that was for her. To look into a mirror and see the new and improved staring back at you! I have not had that revelation yet. I am so happy for her and all of you out there that have that experience. But I am having "AHA" moments! They are small, but I relish in them. Like this week I have really noticed my ankles, feeling the tendons, muscles and bones. Rubbing your hand over the skin..your brain firing off...H'mmmm Is that bone or is it a tendon? Haven't felt that for awhile. And then a nice smile comes over my face. Today during my massage I really noticed it in my back too. Feeling more of my bones as the massage went on. Also noticed that I was thinner on my sides around the waist and hips. And my fat! Well, let me tell you about my fat! ha ha I can feel it breaking down!!! Getting a little jiggly here. Which is a good thing. My fat around my stomach is solid, so the jiggling is relished. It is breaking down. So right now I guess I am noticing my parts! Hey, Parts is Parts! God I am old! LOL And that day is coming soon, when all the parts become one and have that wonderful revelation of that hot mamma staring back at me! WOOHOO!!! Party Time!
Well that tub is a calling...so off to take a nice soak, even going to dim the lights, get some candles going and turn on some mood music! Watch out world!!!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Friday, December 7, 2007
December 6, 1007 - Day 3 VLCD
Okay..I just posted and it doesn't look like it worked! Grrrr! Here is a short recap and I will blog more tomorrow if the first post didn't work.
But recap.... gained 8 lbs during load. Started VLCD on Tuesday. Wednesday morning dropped 4 lbs and this morning I dropped another 4.5 lbs. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Love everyone here and need to get this butt to bed!
Be Blessed
Tracey
But recap.... gained 8 lbs during load. Started VLCD on Tuesday. Wednesday morning dropped 4 lbs and this morning I dropped another 4.5 lbs. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Love everyone here and need to get this butt to bed!
Be Blessed
Tracey
Thursday, December 6, 2007
December 6, 1007 - Day 3 VLCD
Started the official VLCD on Tuesday the 4th. Yesterday I was down 4 lbs. and today when I weighed I was down 4 + lbs. Couldn't tell if it was one lb or 1/2 a pound. So I will call it 1/2. Yippee!!! So I am now 261 1/2 pounds. My new goal is breaking into the 250's. My oh My! How long has it been since I have been in the 250's. I will have to go back to the days of Virgina Beach, young and in love, TOP GUN...damn...21 years ago! Now that is a long time! Dang...time really does fly! Can't even believe how fast the year has gone, let alone it has been 3 years since ex left. And has been a pleasurable 3 years! hee hee. But a nice time to reflect on me and myself and I. Guess I will use this time wisely and purge out all my bad habits before I inflict them on my next victim! LOL
How have I been feeling this round. Pretty good, no aversion to chicken yet, so that is good! But having a hunger. But not normal hunger. I figured it out this afternoon what it was. Okay, please don't throw stones, but I still smoke. And now that winter has hit, I don't go out for cigarettes on breaks because we cant smoke in front our building. Too cold and it snowed all day today. So it was from the nicotine withdrawl. So I got out my patches to put on tomorrow. After the beginning of the year my company will pay for the Chantix. But I can only handle one challenge at a time. So after more of the weight is off, then the cigarettes will come next. So my body has to adjust to not smoking for longer hours, then I should be fine.
Oh..I ordered the book..so I got to get on the HCG BOOK CLUB blog. I will work on my charts tomorrow. then get my ticker back on here.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
How have I been feeling this round. Pretty good, no aversion to chicken yet, so that is good! But having a hunger. But not normal hunger. I figured it out this afternoon what it was. Okay, please don't throw stones, but I still smoke. And now that winter has hit, I don't go out for cigarettes on breaks because we cant smoke in front our building. Too cold and it snowed all day today. So it was from the nicotine withdrawl. So I got out my patches to put on tomorrow. After the beginning of the year my company will pay for the Chantix. But I can only handle one challenge at a time. So after more of the weight is off, then the cigarettes will come next. So my body has to adjust to not smoking for longer hours, then I should be fine.
Oh..I ordered the book..so I got to get on the HCG BOOK CLUB blog. I will work on my charts tomorrow. then get my ticker back on here.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
December 4, 2007 Day 1 VLCD
Well I started my VLCD today. Scale showed 270 so that is an 8 lb gain. I will update my ticker later. I have to get up early tomorrow, have an early meeting. An all day one...you know what? I hate meetings! And this one continues Thursday too! Have to do a gap analysis on a new practice management system.
Today I had a cucumber and meatloaf and apple. Chicken and salad for supper. Got my water in too. That is a good thing! Hope to see the scales move in the morning. I feel bloated all day. Doesn't look like I am retaining any water...just blah! Hope it is not the morning sickness visiting again this round. Didn't like it last time. But I think into the second week it was better.
Short and sweet today..cuz I am off to bed!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Today I had a cucumber and meatloaf and apple. Chicken and salad for supper. Got my water in too. That is a good thing! Hope to see the scales move in the morning. I feel bloated all day. Doesn't look like I am retaining any water...just blah! Hope it is not the morning sickness visiting again this round. Didn't like it last time. But I think into the second week it was better.
Short and sweet today..cuz I am off to bed!
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
December 3, 2007 - Last of Load!
My last load day. I really don't like these. I can't believe it I am saying that!!! I am a new women. I just get to stuffed, not that I am eating a huge amount, but just more than P2 and P3. Plus the Byetta with my stomach. So I hope tomorrow goes well and I am not hungry! That is the goal. No hunger.
So what did I eat for my load. Well I technically had an extra day, hence no hcg was taken on Saturday. On Saturday I wanted biscuits and gravy, but the ice storm halted that one. I had oatmeal with 1 Tbs of brown sugar. Then I ate around 4 and had a chimichanga and some chips and cheese dip. Oh...can't forget the Margarita. Didn't finish the chimichanga. Later that evening I had a bowl of Stuffed green pepper soup. Sunday I had a meatball sandwich and threw away half of the bread and some cheese cake bites. Was still stuffed and had a mushroom soup for dinner. Today I had a mini bagel with cream cheese for breakfast. Roast Beef with mashed taters and green beans. Snack of celery and cream cheese and apple. Supper was a turkey wrap and a bowl of potato soup. Will see what the official damage was tomorrow morning. Got all my water in today. Those weekends just throw me off. But I will take Biz's advise and get me a jug to carry around. I know I have a liter one around here.
Thanks for the article Amy. I love finding stuff on the net too. I keep a baggie of nuts at work. Last time I needed a handful in the afternoon. Will see what this time brings. But I keep them there just to be prepared. Better than having a dip in blood sugar and have to raid the vending machine. I usually keep an extra apple at work too.
Well this chicky needs to get in bed. Will let you know how I do tomorrow.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
So what did I eat for my load. Well I technically had an extra day, hence no hcg was taken on Saturday. On Saturday I wanted biscuits and gravy, but the ice storm halted that one. I had oatmeal with 1 Tbs of brown sugar. Then I ate around 4 and had a chimichanga and some chips and cheese dip. Oh...can't forget the Margarita. Didn't finish the chimichanga. Later that evening I had a bowl of Stuffed green pepper soup. Sunday I had a meatball sandwich and threw away half of the bread and some cheese cake bites. Was still stuffed and had a mushroom soup for dinner. Today I had a mini bagel with cream cheese for breakfast. Roast Beef with mashed taters and green beans. Snack of celery and cream cheese and apple. Supper was a turkey wrap and a bowl of potato soup. Will see what the official damage was tomorrow morning. Got all my water in today. Those weekends just throw me off. But I will take Biz's advise and get me a jug to carry around. I know I have a liter one around here.
Thanks for the article Amy. I love finding stuff on the net too. I keep a baggie of nuts at work. Last time I needed a handful in the afternoon. Will see what this time brings. But I keep them there just to be prepared. Better than having a dip in blood sugar and have to raid the vending machine. I usually keep an extra apple at work too.
Well this chicky needs to get in bed. Will let you know how I do tomorrow.
Be Blessed!
Tracey
Monday, December 3, 2007
December 2, 2007 Where's my Head!!!
Where do I begin...To tell the story of how great love can be!! Oh hold on...wrong blog! LOL
I had this great blog written yesterday, so insightful, so inspiring and then my laptop screen went blank and I lost it! Don't you just hate that. I had to run out and when I got back home, it was just not the same. Hate when this happens!! But that has been my weekend. I feel like standing and screaming wondering if anyone will hear.
Well this was my load weekend. You know what is very important in Dr. S's protocol about the load. Ding..ding...ding!!! Give up...want me to tell you? The Hcg!!!! Who would have thunk!!! Yes yours truly started my load on Saturday without the hcg! I weighed this morning and have gained 5 lbs. So I am now 267. Wonder what tomorrow will bring. So I will officially start my R2P2 on Tuesday.
Now about loading...It hasn't met my expectations. Imagine that! Food not meeting my expectations. Is it the diet or just me growing up? Why now and never before? I do know that the food was good, but it wasn't great! Now the margarita was great! But I am not a big drinker, so it was refreshing and the salt on the rim! Yummy! I am a salt junkie and blessed with that not causing water retention. But the food just isn't doing it for me, maybe it is because I took my Byetta with the meals. The stomach aches are really not fun. After I ate today, I spent 3 hours on the couch. Just don't like the feeling, but it helps with not wanting to eat. If you feel like crap afterwards, you tend not to want to indulge. But I do appreciate this whole journey. Makes you think, instead of react. Why was it easy to just eat something before without giving it a second thought? Or is this just my time, my season to finally get it all. Sometimes it takes awhile to get through this thick head! LOL Funny how we fool ourselves, infront of God and everybody! Our should I just say I am a late bloomer...yeah, that's the ticket! A late bloomer!!!
It still hard to grasp that by this spring I should have most of the weight off this body! 103 lbs if I stay at the clinic goal of 180lbs. WOW...that is one young celebutante!!! Imagine getting rid of a Paris Hilton off your body! LOL But I do look forward to the transformation. The good and the bad, it all brings balance. This is my time to purge out all of the old issues that I have, even if I don't see them now, they will come to the surface soon. Just a matter of time. But I am a firm believer that what you overcome, will make you a stronger person. And gives you an opportunity to help others going through the same thing. It is such a blessing to help others that you meet along our paths, going down the same road. Even if they don't seem to appreciate or understand it, you have planted a little seed and one day you hope it grows. I know there are some seeds planted in my life that are starting to take root and sprout now that people have left in my life.
Okay...I guess I better get my butt to bed. Some of you out there are the early birds, but never fear, I am your night owl protecting you while you slumber! LOL One more load day and I get to start my P2. Yippee!!!
Be blessed and have a wonderful day!
Tracey
I had this great blog written yesterday, so insightful, so inspiring and then my laptop screen went blank and I lost it! Don't you just hate that. I had to run out and when I got back home, it was just not the same. Hate when this happens!! But that has been my weekend. I feel like standing and screaming wondering if anyone will hear.
Well this was my load weekend. You know what is very important in Dr. S's protocol about the load. Ding..ding...ding!!! Give up...want me to tell you? The Hcg!!!! Who would have thunk!!! Yes yours truly started my load on Saturday without the hcg! I weighed this morning and have gained 5 lbs. So I am now 267. Wonder what tomorrow will bring. So I will officially start my R2P2 on Tuesday.
Now about loading...It hasn't met my expectations. Imagine that! Food not meeting my expectations. Is it the diet or just me growing up? Why now and never before? I do know that the food was good, but it wasn't great! Now the margarita was great! But I am not a big drinker, so it was refreshing and the salt on the rim! Yummy! I am a salt junkie and blessed with that not causing water retention. But the food just isn't doing it for me, maybe it is because I took my Byetta with the meals. The stomach aches are really not fun. After I ate today, I spent 3 hours on the couch. Just don't like the feeling, but it helps with not wanting to eat. If you feel like crap afterwards, you tend not to want to indulge. But I do appreciate this whole journey. Makes you think, instead of react. Why was it easy to just eat something before without giving it a second thought? Or is this just my time, my season to finally get it all. Sometimes it takes awhile to get through this thick head! LOL Funny how we fool ourselves, infront of God and everybody! Our should I just say I am a late bloomer...yeah, that's the ticket! A late bloomer!!!
It still hard to grasp that by this spring I should have most of the weight off this body! 103 lbs if I stay at the clinic goal of 180lbs. WOW...that is one young celebutante!!! Imagine getting rid of a Paris Hilton off your body! LOL But I do look forward to the transformation. The good and the bad, it all brings balance. This is my time to purge out all of the old issues that I have, even if I don't see them now, they will come to the surface soon. Just a matter of time. But I am a firm believer that what you overcome, will make you a stronger person. And gives you an opportunity to help others going through the same thing. It is such a blessing to help others that you meet along our paths, going down the same road. Even if they don't seem to appreciate or understand it, you have planted a little seed and one day you hope it grows. I know there are some seeds planted in my life that are starting to take root and sprout now that people have left in my life.
Okay...I guess I better get my butt to bed. Some of you out there are the early birds, but never fear, I am your night owl protecting you while you slumber! LOL One more load day and I get to start my P2. Yippee!!!
Be blessed and have a wonderful day!
Tracey
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