Thread: July p4 group. [2015] Let's stay connected!

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Originally Posted by Jayk

Yes it sure is funky lol. So true about that. When I go for my next check up, I will have to tell my Doctor and see what he thinks. He is away on Holidays right now. I have really only had the hot flashes the last month or so.

I want to try and make my own croutons, from the THM book one day. I have had gluten free ones, but didn't really care for them. They were too large. I like the smaller ones in my salad.

I was thinking of doing a steak day soon... and maybe I will make some cocoa crack and have as well. I got that idea from Leez.. Never tried it with peanuts. Bet that was good.

Now that its getting warmer out, and I was busy all weekend with yard work, I am finally drinking more water again. When I follow the diet, I can do water so easy. But off hcg and I start to subside on it.

Maybe once the peri-menopause is over, we will finally settle down with hormones etc. I would love to be like Rose and just be able to drop the weight back down in a few days

Jayk. Just remember i did 5 rounds and it wasnt till this 5th round when i changed my approach to P4 and avoid most grains and dairy...plus staying connected to the hcg group... Plus weighing most days and recording all have been a big help i think... Thankfully when i occasionally stray i get back to clean eating for 3 or 4 days. Mothers Day will be a year since starting round 5 and the beginning f July was the start of my P4 Im hoping to still be where i am now by then. That will be a great milestone for me. Even if i dont have much to post i still read the posts .

Originally Posted by AbsAgain

Rose and Jayk, thanks for sharing that all hasn't gone smoothly always. You'd be surprised how much that encourages me! I was 165 this morning. At 5' 9", supposedly that is an okay weight. However, it is 7 lbs. above LDW and 5 lbs. above my highest okay weight. I've got a ways to go, but think I can get back down without doing another round. I don't want to do any more rounds for small amounts for several reasons, mostly because of the cost, effort, and hair loss--I lose a lot of hair, which freaks me out. Did either of you? I'm feeling optimistic about THM meal planning. Rose, when did you start doing that? What were you doing wrong before?

Hi!
Sorry I haven't been around. I'm fairly stable. When I indulge, I usually go up 3 lbs, but then eat clean, and go back down in 3-4 days. I've hit my stride.
I get the thinning hair. . I had that about 6 months ago, and it hasn't gotten better. .but not worse either.
I would just recommend eating p3 style, if you can. . You'll drop the excess in no time.

Originally Posted by AbsAgain

Rose and Jayk, thanks for sharing that all hasn't gone smoothly always. You'd be surprised how much that encourages me! I was 165 this morning. At 5' 9", supposedly that is an okay weight. However, it is 7 lbs. above LDW and 5 lbs. above my highest okay weight. I've got a ways to go, but think I can get back down without doing another round. I don't want to do any more rounds for small amounts for several reasons, mostly because of the cost, effort, and hair loss--I lose a lot of hair, which freaks me out. Did either of you? I'm feeling optimistic about THM meal planning. Rose, when did you start doing that? What were you doing wrong before?

What i was doing wrong before was not weighing every day or often enough to stay on top of it. Also now i plan ahead so i dnt allw myself to go hungry. I keep almind walnut packs or pure protein bars or a T of peanut butter to quiet my hunger before its time to eat or if it has been too long between meals. I still drink my water What i did wrong in the past was probably not enough good calories and gradually started adding junk packaged foods like cheese and crackers, potato chips etc. because im more satisfied i dont crave that junk often.

Being prepared with some kind of a plan is really key. I was away most of last month. My plan was to buy a couple of things I know are safe for me (Ezekiel bread, ricotta cheese, greek yogurt, natural peanut butter) and bring along the protein bar that works for me to fill in any snacks or meals that were off plan. When I ate out, I ordered steamed or grilled items and avoided any sauces. I also didn't bother with sweeteners, and found that I was fine using fruit or the occasional bit of honey/maple syrup to sweeten things. Following through on that, I returned at a lower weight than I was before the trip started.

In fact that plan was so successful, that I'm going to do some of that same strategy in my every-day eating now.

Like Rose, I find that having a protein bar (or some basic portable snack) that works for you is key. There are times when good choices are not available. If you have something you enjoy on hand, its much easier to avoid making a bad choice.