Thread: Grammy's September 2011 Loaders

Morning all!!
well, down .8 today!! fantastic!! 2.6 until goal!! (although, I really hope I see 129..)
thanks Zami for that advise!! will take it until I get to goal. I had hope to be done before Monday, as my dad is visiting from panama, but he's used to my eating "weird"..and congrats on the clothes..it feels amazing, but weird, 'cause it happens so fast so our brains need to catch up! my mom said, I look great, but time to stop now, that I'm good at this weight..mom's are always so worried! I really want to start toning..im looking a bit wobbly now!
have a great day!
anyway..have a great day all!!

FINALLY .... the scale budged this morning. I was down 0.7 lbs and weighed in at 139.3 lbs. I was very happy for the loss. Today I'm doing a fff day to try to get more securely into the 130's and if I can finish off this round at 135 lbs I'll be a happy camper. We'll see what this last week brings.

OMG, I tried to reply with the "multi-quote" function and just couldn't figure it out. Someone please enlighten me ...

Zami, hugs your way sweetie. I hope you cried it all out and feel better today. You had asked me if I ever had braces and yes I did when I was about 12 years old. I've never had them whitened though, they're just naturally a couple shades lighter than the norm. Quite lucky for me

Kate, you're doing great for the week!

Slim, from what I've read 2 weeks is ideal, with the max being 4 wks. DH and I use a 5000 iu vial and it lasts us about 15 days.

dsha, we went about 52 days on R1. With skip days it came to 45 injections. DH & I had no problems stabilizing and finished P4 just 1.5 lbs above LIW and he stabilized about 2 lbs below.

Sorry if I missed anyone. I'm trying to monitor my computer time. Have a great POP day everyone!

Best,
Maria

So, I've been really hungry. And feeling very dizzy. I've been doubling my protein and feeling a little bit better. But this is a sign that the hcg is getting out of my system, right? Because I am ready to eat. LOL Went grocery shopping today and I think my eyes were bigger than my stomach. Bought lots of food. But now that the kids will be eating what we eat, hopefully we'll use it all up.

Anyway, I was up today. I am .8 over LIW. If I have to do a correction day, I think I will do a FFF over a steak day. I don't know how one can not eat all day then have a steak and tomato/apple. Doesn't sound tasty to me.

Going to enjoy my veggie loaded omelet tomorrow. And the hubby is begging me to make a cheesecake - crustless and sugar-free.

Zami - I keep forgetting to say THANK YOU for the P3 info.

Just as I near the end of the round, the losses quit...up .8 this am ...still got a few days of drops mixed up so will finish 'em up, stick to protocol, and move on..

Zami...lots of hugs your way...done a bit of crying myself lately....I bet Linda will chime in with some good 'therapeutic' comments soon.

Slim, I say a little prayer for you and your upcoming surgery each day...hope it goes smoothly.

Dsha---I wanna go to Panama...hopefully in April, (when I'll be thin!), any suggestions on where to visit?


BTW...found a new doc today, she even suggested we start with a ton of hormone level testing, including the saliva tests, cortisol, etc, etc. Of course insurance won't cover it but I feel it will be worth it to see 'where' my levels are now. At least then we should be able to figure out what supplements or areas need to be addressed. She even could talk intelligently about hcg, Dr. Simeon, PALEO, primal eating, etc....I was totally stoked to find a doc that will listen and not try to stick a band-aid on symptoms, instead of looking for root causes.

Good night all, here's to there being less of each of us tomorrow

Originally Posted by Zami

lessofkate - ... The bad weekend flowed it's way right into a super bad 11 hour Monday at work. Stuff happens...

I'm fitting into clothes much smaller than I have in 14 years, but I saw a photo of myself yesterday and was totally grossed out by the fat around my middle. eeeeeeew! And my braces make me look like a total DORK. After everything else I'd been through over the weekend and at work, I just lost it. I went into my bedroom and cried myself to sleep. Figures VANITY of all things would be the straw that broke the camels back. I need therapy.

Zami - I'm SO sorry the bad weekend flowed into Monday. Hopefully today was better for you. Isn't it funny how we all focus on our trouble spots instead of seeing the good stuff? When I look at a picture of me, I'm headed directly to the bum & thighs. Even though I'm wearing a size 10 (which I haven't since grade school) my legs are still pretty big and I'm not even going to discuss the cottage cheese/jello glob that is my inner thighs! One thing about it, no one sees me nekked 'cept my honey, and he loves me no matter what (at least that what he tells me... ) lol

Originally Posted by dsha1

Morning all!!
well, down .8 today!! fantastic!! 2.6 until goal!! (although, I really hope I see 129..)
thanks Zami for that advise!! will take it until I get to goal. I had hope to be done before Monday, as my dad is visiting from panama, but he's used to my eating "weird"..and congrats on the clothes..it feels amazing, but weird, 'cause it happens so fast so our brains need to catch up! my mom said, I look great, but time to stop now, that I'm good at this weight..mom's are always so worried! I really want to start toning..im looking a bit wobbly now!
have a great day!
anyway..have a great day all!!

Dsha1 - congrats on being down - and here's hoping you drop 3.6, just so you make it to 129. Aren't Mom's are great? Mine hasn't seen me this round but she is very supportive of my efforts. Actually, between two of my sisters, one brother-in-law and me, we have lost over 200 pounds this year. It's been an enLIGHTening year for us - he he he!

Originally Posted by NetteK

So, I've been really hungry. And feeling very dizzy. I've been doubling my protein and feeling a little bit better...Going to enjoy my veggie loaded omelet tomorrow. And the hubby is begging me to make a cheesecake - crustless and sugar-free.

Nette - I'm SO jealous - I am looking forward to an omelet the very most next to half and half in my coffee. Two weeks from Friday and counting! Hope your last few hours on P2 are more comfortable.

Originally Posted by Under 150 by 50

Just as I near the end of the round, the losses quit...up .8 this am ...still got a few days of drops mixed up so will finish 'em up, stick to protocol, and move on...BTW...found a new doc today, she even suggested we start with a ton of hormone level testing, including the saliva tests, cortisol, etc, etc. Of course insurance won't cover it but I feel it will be worth it to see 'where' my levels are now. At least then we should be able to figure out what supplements or areas need to be addressed. She even could talk intelligently about hcg, Dr. Simeon, PALEO, primal eating, etc....I was totally stoked to find a doc that will listen and not try to stick a band-aid on symptoms, instead of looking for root causes.

Good night all, here's to there being less of each of us tomorrow

Under 150 - That's great you found a doctor that at least understands what the protocol is. I hope she is able to help you with the hormone levels and whatever else is ailing you. It's not fun feeling off kilter all the time.

And I second your "here's to there being less of each of us tomorrow...have a great evening all!

Back to LIW for me. YIPEE!

I am so jealous of all you girls are are so close to your end goal weight. I have two more rounds to do. And with hearing how tough R2 is for lots of people, I'm not looking forward to it. But I am learning from you. The sticking points, the struggles to cheat. I understand the psychology of being almost there, so why not cheat. That's where I would be. So, push on girls, push on. Stay on protocol. You're almost there. Think of how much weight you have lost and you only have a tad bit more to go!

Oddly enough, Kate, I don't drink cream in my coffee anyway. LOL So, I look forward to full fat creamy salad dressings (sugar-free), cheese, butter on my veggies. YUM, yum!

Hoping for losses for everyone!

Originally Posted by lessofkate

Just checking in this morning - still at 155.5 which puts me down -3.5 for the week. I would like to maintain that rate for the next two weeks until I cycle into P3. I've been reading up on that quite a bit in preparation (thanks again Zami) because I want to nail my stabilization this time.

Are most of us headed to P3 about the same time (I'll have P3 breakfast on Friday the 28th)? It would be really fun to support each other through that sticky wicket. I wasn't very successful R2 and with the holidays it would be very helpful to share navigation tips.

BBL to check on you all. : )

lessofkate, I will be behind you for p3 about a week to 10 days. I have never done p3 before but I think it is as important as p2 maybe more so. I sure would like to have the support of this great group for that p3 peroid and through the holidays to stay on track. Maybe we could start a new group called sept loaders p3. With Gods help I am down to 164.4 this morning and past my cookie cheat yrrrr! I am so happy for you to break through that 150 mark YEPPY!
I love the what you told us about your church, it sounds good. I haven't found a church in Wenatchee yet, just moved here. It must be great to have a strong foundational church to help with rasing the kids in the way they should go.