Thread: R2P2 Starting 7/7/2012 Anyone Else?

Nice to hear everyone's journey on this thread. And welcome to Kristen. I woke up to 4 lb loss on VLCD day 2. It feels like a lot of water weight gone. This round I'm doing injections (sub q) so it'll be interesting to see how it compares to the homeopathic I did last time. I've been hungry a bit, and shaky at times especially before eating lunch. And yesterday I couldn't get calories up to 500 (428.) I posted about it and got suggestions to eat more veggie portions or even increase the protein. So, trying that today. What's very strange is my thinking about food. I kind of pre-loaded before loading (I guess you could say I fell off the wagon for a couple weeks) and then loaded very deliberately and seriously. SO, food has been in the forefront of my mind for the last few weeks. It's a weird adjustment now, not thinking about food all the time (or maybe thinking about it but not being able to DO anything about it) So my question is , hmmmmmm, wonder what I'll do with all that time?????? Maybe walk the dog at the beach? How 'bout doing some of that writing I've been talking about forever . . . . . . . Such a change of habit!! And a welcome one at that!

Originally Posted by hihelena

Nice to hear everyone's journey on this thread. And welcome to Kristen. I woke up to 4 lb loss on VLCD day 2. It feels like a lot of water weight gone. This round I'm doing injections (sub q) so it'll be interesting to see how it compares to the homeopathic I did last time. I've been hungry a bit, and shaky at times especially before eating lunch. And yesterday I couldn't get calories up to 500 (428.) I posted about it and got suggestions to eat more veggie portions or even increase the protein. So, trying that today. What's very strange is my thinking about food. I kind of pre-loaded before loading (I guess you could say I fell off the wagon for a couple weeks) and then loaded very deliberately and seriously. SO, food has been in the forefront of my mind for the last few weeks. It's a weird adjustment now, not thinking about food all the time (or maybe thinking about it but not being able to DO anything about it) So my question is , hmmmmmm, wonder what I'll do with all that time?????? Maybe walk the dog at the beach? How 'bout doing some of that writing I've been talking about forever . . . . . . . Such a change of habit!! And a welcome one at that!

I also cant get up to the 500 calories, and honestly I think an extra fruit portion would really help out my hunger, and headaches.


MORNING EVERYONE!!!!!!! How did we all do? I'm down another 1.2lbs today so a total of 5.6 since monday, But I dont really count the first 2.6 as those were load day weights. So 3 days down 3 lbs lost! If I keep that up I will almost be at my goal with 1 round! Have a good day everyone!

Good morning, ladies! Woke up to an awesome 2.4 loss today! I was worried that after sitting in the heat at my daughter's swim meet that might be a little dehydrated and hold water so I drank lots yesterday and a bunch when I got home. Must have been about a gallon!

I'm having a hard time getting to the 500 cals so I've actually increased my protein to 150g instead of adding fruit. I'm actually not eating the fruit at all. I just don't crave the sweetness or the melba right now so I'm holding off as long as I can. It's funny, Friday used to be pizza Friday in our house and now we've decided it's Filet Friday and we're going to find us some nice lean filet mignons to grill up. Can't wait!

Already excited to have done 2 days so far. Every day is one day close to Phase 3!

Good morning all! I've had a great 7 lb weight loss after 2 days of VLCD. Though I'm below my LDW by 3 lbs I'm still above the weight I stabilized at by 4. SO bring it on!!! I'm venturing into the world of beef today (taking a break form that chicken!) and basically feeling pretty good. All that said, I really can't stand tripping about pounds all the time. But that's what happens when you have to weigh yourself every day.
Wishing you all a good day with abundant energy and resolve!!

thank you all for the warm welcome. i am down another 2 for a total of 5. this is the best motivator to see that number going down. i found out i was only eating half my veggie allotment. well that changes today! i'm still hungry but nothing i cant drink my water or tea through. had my steak and asparagus last night and it was SO GOOD! felt like i was treating myself. today shrimp salad for lunch and chicken for dinner. i eat my fruits for breakfast and dessert, drink lemon water and take a milk thistle cap everyday. i hear it helps with all the detoxing the liver is going through and help to aid in weight loss. i have really been noticing my bad habits on this. even when i did WW i would grab a handful of grapes or just graze throughout the day. i cant tell you how many times i have had to stop myself from reaching for something. the awareness is a great tool that will help on future phases.

i hope everyone has a good day, stay strong and we are one day closer to P3! HOORAY!!!

Hi everyone!!! It's so exciting to read about everyone's journey.....I am on vlcd 3 and just 2 pounds shy of ONEderland...I can't wait!!!

Work has been so stressful -- the loonies are trying to run a show they don't have a clue about...and the rest of us are just scratching our head..it's so frustrating.

But thankfully -- I have a job and I am very appreciative of that!

Tiki from just coming off P4 I totally understand your urge to 'grab n go' but well done for resisting!!!

Helena 7 pounds on vlcd 2 way to go!!!! Don't you LOVE this program??

Litter It's very difficult to get exactly to 500 calories but I figure it's been working for me even on days I missed the mark! Work the program as close as you can, none of us are perfect!!

Have a good evening everyone!!

Sunnee

Woke up to a slower loss today at -.6 but that's really good and I'll take it. I think parrlic t of it may have been that I was I may have been a little low on water after the meet and so my body did hold on to some yesterday. I could kind of feel it. I'll be really happy when I get under 140. I haven't seen that in a long time. I have a really small frame so 5 pounds on me makes a huge difference. I have decided to do my measurements once a week to see how that is progressing. I really want to jump the gun there but I won't. I have a few outfits I want to fit into and am going to try how they fit every week until I'm done.

Last night I made something really tasty. I took shrimp and sprinkled it with garam masala, hot madras curry, pepper and roasted garlic powder. By sprinkle I mean covered! It was so good. Nice and spicy. Would make a great P3 meal if I could add a little cream to it to make a sauce. Yep, all ready thinking of phase 3. Coffee with cream would be soooooo nice. But, my green tea is nothing to shake a stick at!

Did I tell you guys that my daughter and I ae doing a "fake-cation" here in town and it will be the first day of phase 3 for me. Great timing.

MORNING!!!!! How is everyone today? I also only lost .6 and I wasnt too happy about that. I dont think my scale is working right anyways because I have a 10lb weight that I put on it and it was all over the board. So Im going to by a new one today just to be sure! I guess 6lbs since my Monday morning weigh in isnt so bad, but if I keep this low loss Im never going to reach my loss of 35lbs by Aug 17th (My Bday) FINGERS CROSSED!!!!! Last night I had a delicious asparagus soup. 2c chicken broth. (no salt added, it was also low fat and way lower than all the others for carbs) 2c Asparagus, boiled together. Squeezed half a lemon and added garlic powder and pepper. Then blended it all, added a tbs of milk. Added diced chicken that I sprinkled with cayenne pepper when I cooked it. SOOOOOO GOOOOD and easy! Have a good day all.