Dubbles

Happy New Year Everyone! And, that includes me! 2010 was a rough year, we own a small construction business, so we (DH and I) are very eager to let go of 2010, and welcome in happier times in 2011. Fingers crossed!

At least I took some positive steps in 2010. Lost some weight! Started hcg in September, and over the following 3/4 months, lost 36/37 lbs. However, the Holidays were not kind to me in the weight loss arena. I traveled so much from late October and thru the Christmas holidays, I ended gaining 7/8 lbs. Naughty, I know, but it was fun during the feasting. Some people don't think it's worth it to do that, but sometimes I think I just have to let go and relax all those restrictions.

That being said, I've decided to do another round now, after only 2 to 2 1/2 weeks of p4. Not going to wait for a full p4. Maybe that's a mistake, but I'm feeling a little out of control and p2 makes u take control. It's structured enough, limited enough to break some nasty habits that are really screaming to get back in my life. And I want to stop that trend now.

Haven't decided exactly how long this round will be, maybe a 28 day round? But it should be easier to segue into p3 this time as I don't plan on traveling until April when I'll be going with my daughter and grandkids to Disney World. My goal is to complete p2, a good p3, and a full p4 before that trip.

Each round I've tried to stay pretty much on protocol, except for the cream in my coffee in the a.m. Will still have that, it is a life-saver for me and really didn't see that it hurt me in my last round. This round, however, I may up the protein just a tiny bit, with a slightly larger portion for my chicken and fish, even if it means upping the calorie count just a tad. Maybe it won't, maybe I'll try and skip a fruit daily to keep it nearer the 500 cal./day. Will figure that out as I go.

I will say, you can't tell by my clothes that I picked up the 7/8 lbs. Maybe it's because those lbs. haven't been on all that long yet. So I'm not all that unhappy with my appearance, but I know I have more abnormal fat to lose, and I'd really like to see if I can get a lot of that gone.

Incidentally, my brother decided to give up the hcg diet last week, while I was out of town. That's sort of a bummer for me, as we talked about it and were sharing recipes, etc., but I guess it's harder for some than others. He has a lot of health issues I don't have, so I have to not let his decision affect mine. I really don't want him to feel bad about giving up.

Will try to blog a little more faithfully this round. New year, new beginings, blah, blah, blah....Always do read other blogs, couldn't do this without them, so I should blog, maybe in some small way help others, too. Looking forward now, ready to take charge! Anyone with me? Have a good one everyone!