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April 7th, 2021 07:12 AMI'm on day 11 of my 5th round and I don't think I can stomach any more meat. I'd like to try some eggs. I've read that we can have 1 egg and 3 egg whites as the protein. So far, I have been...
March 30th, 2021 04:54 PMOkay, finished the PI, ended at exactly LDW from 2 weeks before. Since my Planned Interruption was 14 days, I did 2 days of loading during which I gained 5.6 lbs. Frankly did not enjoy the load...
March 2nd, 2021 02:17 PMJust note for my reference: Started P2 in January of 2021, 2nd week of--during 30 days of P2 lost 22 lbs. Went on 2 weeks of Planned Interruption, and was able to maintain. So at start of PI...
February 26th, 2021 09:55 AM__________________________________________ Please note: these instructions are primarily centered around mixing liquid hCG. But...if you have dry (powdered) hCG, you can still use these...
February 10th, 2021 06:44 PM__________________________________________ For example's sake, I'm going to use the '2,000 IU' hCG strength. Please note: whether you are using liquid or powdered (dry) -- hCG....that does not...
February 10th, 2021 05:37 PMWell, I didn't blog every 7-10 days as I thought I would. Here it is, close to 30 days down of Round 1 (calling it round 1 since it has been so many years ago I did the protocol). And, it still...
February 4th, 2021 05:54 PMHello lovelies! It’s been a while.
Pearlie, nice to see you posting. Congrats on making tour p2 goal.
Rose, you as well. Looks like you’re on the tail end of your round.
Hello to Karbee...
Interesting. Depending on how the next few days go, I may attempt that approach and see how it works. I was hesitant to go all the way down to 45, so I lowered to 47 (with the help of a lighted...
MrsWoody April 12th, 2021, 10:26 AMHello, would love to hear feedback from those of you who have used the Intermountain pellets on dose adjustments. I’ve read in previous threads where I think most had to adjust down. My sweet spot...
justgitterdone April 12th, 2021, 09:27 AMYou Sunday sounded amazing and the rainbow a sign from above. What a day to be grateful for!
MissM, I’ve been thinking of you because I discovered the most AMAZING recipe for pudding for P3....
What MrsStrong said. Stalls are totally normal. I typically stall 7-10 days every round. Once you accept they are a normal part of the process of the body making adjustments it makes it easier. But...
justgitterdone April 12th, 2021, 08:54 AMHello lovelies! It’s been a while.
Pearlie, nice to see you posting. Congrats on making tour p2 goal.
Rose, you as well. Looks
Interesting. Depending on how the next few days go, I may attempt that approach and see how it works. I was hesitant to go all the way down to 45, so
MrsWoody April 12th, 2021, 10:26 AMHello, would love to hear feedback from those of you who have used the Intermountain pellets on dose adjustments. I’ve read in previous threads where
justgitterdone April 12th, 2021, 09:27 AMYou Sunday sounded amazing and the rainbow a sign from above. What a day to be grateful for!
MissM, I’ve been thinking of you because
What MrsStrong said. Stalls are totally normal. I typically stall 7-10 days every round. Once you accept they are a normal part of the process of the
justgitterdone April 12th, 2021, 08:54 AMActually, I need to make a correction, I skipped every 5th day towards the end, so after 4 days, I would skip. That actually worked out well for me.
justgitterdone April 12th, 2021, 08:45 AMYeah, it happens. It suuuucks! But it is normal. A bath helps me, drinking more water so my body flushes. Keeping track of cm/inches can be great during
mrsstrong April 12th, 2021, 08:28 AMWhat a lovely time, MissM!
I need to make those waffles again. They are so good.
The boundary thing is funny between my husband
Good morning and happy Monday!
I noticed this morning when I reread part of my journal that I began the habit of taking walks after meals
Interesting. Thanks for sharing your experience. I am taking my dose down a little today since my hunger so was so much better yesterday and gone after
MrsWoody April 12th, 2021, 06:33 AMTypically, I’ve only had to adjust slightly down. However, on this last round, for most of my round I felt like my dose was off slightly. I experienced
justgitterdone April 12th, 2021, 05:10 AMI found an older post where Grammy said she used 1 1/4” needles as well. Good to hear I’m not alone in having to adjust. It is very strange how sensitive
MrsWoody April 11th, 2021, 06:00 PMOh wow Dubbles! So sorry to hear about your computer scam. That’s terrible! And I’m sure very scary for you! I wondered where you had gone. You were missed!
justgitterdone April 11th, 2021, 05:24 PMI usually use Great Lakes, Bulletproof or Vital Proteins
justgitterdone April 11th, 2021, 05:19 PMThis is definitely true for me regarding rounds!
justgitterdone April 11th, 2021, 05:16 PMI agree with Leez. 1 scoop of my collagen does not have that many calories. Your losses are great. You’re killing it again! I’m hoping I will have some
justgitterdone April 11th, 2021, 04:56 PMYes, I am back in P2 after PI. I plan to do 7-10 more P2 days. Haven’t made up my mind yet. You were actually my inspiration. That’s awesome to hear you
justgitterdone April 11th, 2021, 04:51 PMI use 1 1/4” for IM injections. Also, I’ve had to adjust my IM dose down slightly as well.
justgitterdone April 11th, 2021, 04:46 PMFunny about the scallops, I’ve tried them twice, 2 different P2s, gained one time, stalled the other. Not trying again. They are not on original protocol,
justgitterdone April 11th, 2021, 04:39 PMI've actually thought about that, but it is not so much hungry as wanting to eat more. I absolutely loved P3 during PI and during P3 proper, and I think
Dubbles April 11th, 2021, 03:06 PMAlways good to check dosage for sure. I know I always need to adjust towards the end of week 1. Maybe you need to adjust.
mrsstrong April 11th, 2021, 02:06 PMThanks mrsstrong, I can, you can--we can all do what we make up our minds to do. But I must say, I am wanting to eat more, and that is worrisome to
Dubbles April 11th, 2021, 01:29 PMLeez, I thought it was high too! If I knew how to attach I'd take a pic of label, but since I don't--it's Native Path brand, Grass fed Collagen Peptides.
Dubbles April 11th, 2021, 01:26 PMObviously not Leez, but just thought I would let you know what I am finding this round. I have been experiencing low level hunger all day on IM this time
MrsWoody April 11th, 2021, 12:39 PMThe Vital collagen I use is 70 for two scoops/1 serving. I usually just use one scoop.
mrsstrong April 11th, 2021, 11:54 AMI like collagen and I think it makes a small difference
You can do this! I know how hard it is to feed the rest of the family when on
Amen, Pearly Mae and Emlyn! We are all built differently and knowing when we're at our healthiest is so powerful, liberating, and imho the key to long-term
Karbee April 11th, 2021, 11:11 AMThat seems high. For comparison sake, the normal serving contains about 11 grams. I use a 1-1/2 T. scoop. And its 40 calories. That amount is sufficient
Leez April 11th, 2021, 10:54 AMEm--I am so with you and mrsstrong--I don't agree with most of those weight charts docs have! That goes for people and pets, ha! If I went by them I'd
Dubbles April 11th, 2021, 09:58 AMHappy Sunday Everyone! Hope everyone was happy at weigh-in, if they did weigh in. Happy with their past week? I think a lot of people have moved
Dubbles April 11th, 2021, 09:50 AMExcited to see how it goes for you since you are starting again when I am going into the PI! Keep me posted!
mrsstrong April 11th, 2021, 09:47 AMI never go by BMI chart! It's awfully wrong! Glad he is no longer your doctor! Just to add to how different we are: At 220 I wore a size 18 (245 was my
mrsstrong April 11th, 2021, 09:45 AMYummy, all of those suggestions! So you are back on P2 after a PI? I'm in P2 also. I have to say I do miss P3. I had no trouble stablizing at all,
Dubbles April 11th, 2021, 09:23 AMNice drop! Good luck on your interruption. I decided to do the interruption instead of ending my round so I am now back to P2 VLCD 1. Have fun on your
justgitterdone April 11th, 2021, 09:13 AMCostco brand bacon doesn’t have sugar. Look for the low sodium bacons, most of those don’t have sugar. Before going into P3, I make lists of P3 menus
justgitterdone April 11th, 2021, 09:09 AMOh Pearly Mae your post today is one I really needed to read!!
I wear a size 3/5 when I weigh 155 lbs, which according to the charts is
Matsayuma seems to be on a roll, but like you said--depends on Sunday play, who can stand the pressure, who has the best round. We were hoping they'd
Dubbles April 10th, 2021, 05:02 PMA great leaderboard. A lot of guys hard to pull against. May the best man win!! I have been feeling that Matsayuma has been due but Masters Sunday
wilsonblack April 10th, 2021, 04:26 PMYour food choices always sound so delicious! And 215.4 this morning? Awesome for you! What I miss most on P2 is being able to get up and have breakfast
Dubbles April 10th, 2021, 04:16 PMGood losing, all!
Hey, Linder. Good to hear from you. You are always inspiring!
Bacon Day! Finally. And so P3 begins. My birthday
I will be. I am cooking and shopping tomorrow and/or Monday leaving, Tuesday morning.
mrsstrong April 10th, 2021, 12:45 PMOk, so I have a lot of catching up to do....hopefully, I’ll get caught up on reading posts in the next couple of days. We just got back from our
justgitterdone April 10th, 2021, 12:28 PMAs a disclaimer I do the 2.0 protocol and the rating on scallops is well below the mark where they consider it acceptable. Not sure where it rates on
wilsonblack April 10th, 2021, 12:24 PMMagnesium is usually well tolerated. Some people do have stomach upset from it, so that's what that warning is about. I've personally not had any issues
Leez April 10th, 2021, 12:10 PMThanks for this post Leez, it has some useful info, I always take mine in the morning, but think I will change to nightime!
Dubbles April 10th, 2021, 12:01 PMWonderful 1.8 inch drop mrsstrong! Very nice! So when do you leave, are you all packed and ready food-wise? Enjoy your planned interruption. Trust
Dubbles April 10th, 2021, 11:58 AMWhat a great wife and mother you are--admire your batch cooking skills! And congratulations on completing week one! It is a paradox, one side you
Dubbles April 10th, 2021, 11:55 AMGood to know. Just checked and mine is magnesium oxide. I have been taking it at night after dinner, directions say to take with food.
lizard528 April 10th, 2021, 10:42 AMSuch a great way to handle this, MissM! Cream can be a great holdover and I love how you look beyond the moment to the next and know what you want to
mrsstrong April 10th, 2021, 09:30 AMForgot to mention that its best to take your whole dose all at once. I find the best time is at night. It gives it all night to do its thing, and
Leez April 10th, 2021, 09:00 AMGreat loss this week!!
Wow, that is great on your batch cooking! Planning is so helpful indeed! Good for you for not being tempted!
Yes P3 is awesome! And l'm with you mrsstrong, I find bacon -unless it says sugar cured bacon--works for me on P3, and doesn't cause a gain. I haven't
Dubbles April 10th, 2021, 08:06 AMLast night I experienced one of those after-dinner snack attacks that had nothing to do with hunger. I just wanted to eat. It was Friday night, and my
DivineMissM April 10th, 2021, 07:57 AMDubbles, you're quite right. And I expect this long process has already been underway for some time. I'm taking it as an invitation to deepen into one
DivineMissM April 10th, 2021, 07:50 AMThe bottle still had it’s plastic wrap on it, never been opened! I think it’s still good. I felt like 250 was low, I’m going to increase to 2 capsules
lizard528 April 10th, 2021, 07:44 AMI totally agree with you. Dry supplements can still be effective years past the date. As long as they have been stored properly and haven't changed color
Leez April 10th, 2021, 07:17 AMFirst week in the books!!
Last Saturday was my first day back on HCG and I was stuffing my face with grilled cheese sandwiches and poppy seed cake!!
So I am taking magnesium regularly now. Overall I feel much much better. But haven’t notice a change in my BM. I don’t feel “constipated” per se, but
lizard528 April 10th, 2021, 05:26 AMYou're making me hungry lol. I do love making curry coconut chicken. Cauliflower mash sounds so good. MMm, can't wait! I have a busy busy job, so mostly
Cupcakesoaps April 9th, 2021, 11:56 PMI never go to Costco, but it sounds like I need this bacon : )
Cupcakesoaps April 9th, 2021, 11:52 PMOh, and if you like pork and cabbage, this is delicious. A favorite MissM and I happen to share coincidentally!
https://nomnompaleo.com/post/1119348...oker-kalua-pig
This is the BBQ sauce:
2 T Tomato puree
1/3 water
1 T Swerve
1/2 tsp of allspice
1/4 tsp of nutmeg
1/2 tsp
Hi MrsStrong,
Congrats...you're doing great! Would you mind sharing the brands for the P3 Rib rub and BBQ sauce? Enjoy your trip
So far 16.4 but one more drop day. This is an average of .6 so not too bad. I know I always want more but this is what it is! I think I will finish the
mrsstrong April 9th, 2021, 08:33 PMI use Kirkland too, but the sugar in other bacon has never bothered me in the past.
I love anything eggs, avocado, tuna salad with mayo.
Kirkland Low Sodium Bacon does not list sugar on the ingredient list. It is a staple of mine in P3/P4.
Other favorites - avocado, mayonnaise,
Ooh also - if you like spicy food. Jalepeno poppers! Stuff a jalepeno with cream cheese, wrap in bacon slice and back at 400° F for about 18 mins or until
Kc26 April 9th, 2021, 03:40 PMHave you tried Smithfield bacon? That’s what I use. No sugar. I find mine at Publix. I too love a good pot roast on P3. I also do a lot of lamb steaks
Kc26 April 9th, 2021, 03:34 PMI had no idea scallops weren't allowed in P2 during my first round last fall. I ate them regularly and had no discernible negative effects. Go figure.
DivineMissM April 9th, 2021, 03:29 PMWhat are some of your favorite things to eat in P3? Fav meals/ideas/recipes?
I bought the turkey burgers from Trader Joe's, I plan on eating
I decided to stop, I'm getting hungrier, and my job starting Monday and being physical, I'll prob forget my drops and be very hungry, etc. So for now,
Cupcakesoaps April 9th, 2021, 12:03 PMThat may have been a wrong choice of words. I meant what you are saying about the long game and not sweating a single day's jump right away
I had scallops once last P2 and gained as well. They are way too delicious! Besides, there is no better way of eating them than with bacon!
mrsstrong April 9th, 2021, 11:48 AMI think I am preferring shorter rounds. If I stabilize well I may just stick to shorter or with an interruption to hold me over a longer one.
slimbe, what happens with a round that is stopped before the minimum doses is that you don't get the metabolism reset from spending enough time resting
Leez April 9th, 2021, 09:25 AMIt will be here before you know it Deanna!
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Lovely Losers 2021- AWESOME in April!! Receipe ideas for p3
April 11th, 2021 09:24 AM