Thread: R1P2: Newbie hoping to build a support group :)

Originally Posted by PMGrey

Hi everyone! I'm not technically new, I did my first round last year, stabilized horribly lol, and now I'm back for round 2! I liked the feel of this group so I thought i would join in

I'm loading this weekend, and very excited to start losing again, yay! My ultimate goal is to get back down to my lowest weight, 130lb, but right now I would be happy to start seeing a "1" on the scale. This round I hope to lose at least 20lb, which would put me in the 180s I think (afraid to weigh just yet, saving that for thursday, pre load!)

The reason my last round went horribly was totally my fault. I timed it wrong and had to go to my boyfriend's sister's wedding, and lost my hcg kit in the hotel room the first night so had to quit, and well, it just didn't go well from there! Too much alcohol and then christmas, and oh my.

I started doing the Leptin Reset protocol (Granny has a good thread on it I think), and it went really well but I started getting frustrated with how slow/non existent my losses were (I know it's not really a weight loss protocol, but I thought I would start losing a little after 8 weeks!). Soon my remaining vial of HCG started calling to me and I've decided to do another round, or two, or probably three. I plan on doing the Leptin reset between rounds though, because I think that will help reset my body a bit.

I'm actually looking forward to Protocol foods, strange, I know! I do well with a regimen I think. Not looking forward to giving up my eye cream though

BTW - I'm doing injections, what form are you guys taking?

I am doing the injections too. I tried hHCG and it just didn't work for me I have a friend that is starting her 3rd round with them though.

Originally Posted by Kitri2779

I'm doing an extended P2 round. Most everyone I know is transitioning into p3. Care if I join?


Up or down??? She chose doooowwwnnnn! Too late now...(from my all time favorite movie, Labyrinth.)

Best.Movie.Ever. Look there's your bear. You love your little bear don't you?

Originally Posted by KitCat24

Hi all! I wanted to chime in! I started my first day (load day 1) today and I'll start VLCD Monday the 16th. I'm in dire need of support as this is my first round and I really don't know how I'll do with it. Hoping well, but support is always good!

For those of you who are interested in good related reading, this one is WONDERFUL:
Weight-Loss Apocalypse: Emotional Eating Rehab Through the HCG Protocol
by Robin Phipps Woodall

She discusses the science behind the HCG protocol as developed by Dr. Simeon and goes on to talk about how to make permanent changes. Walks the reader through the phases and emotional as well as physical work.

LOVED IT.

I read it last night. I am a bit bogged down in the science so I need to go back and re-read it.

Good morning! The last few days have been tough. I have been hungry (truly hungry) for the last 3 days. I have syringes prefilled from a clinic and they dosed me at the highest dose (their words which is 250 iu) so I got some help on the forum from grammy and others skipped yesterday and will lower my dose today. Wow! I really hope to get to the I am not considering eating my arm off stage soon! Anyway I am down 1 lbs this morning which is great because I broke down and had an extra melba toast and about an ounce of extra meat just so I could function. My hubby has been so supportive (after he got over how much the clinic charge me that is!) and is helping me power through but when I start having blood sugar symptoms he doesn't play around Now it's time to get the monkeys ready for church! Have a great day everyone!

Originally Posted by Shuga

Oh My Goodness! What a blessing! Is this your first child? Post! Post! This is SO exciting!!!

Yes it is our first! We are so excited! We've been married 5 years, but we were waiting to get out of debt and for me to lose some weight. I used to be over 300 pounds. I would have liked to be under 200, but it's all good.

Originally Posted by Shuga

Hi Michelle...WELCOME! I'm glad you found this post! Sounds like we all started at the same time.
I think VLCD means Very Low Calorie Day...just a guess. I'm sure there is a post out there explaining the abbreviations and acronyms!
How much weight did your sister lose? How long was her Phase 2?Which drops are you taking? I'm taking HCG1234. I'm doing well with these drops but I've never taken HCG, so all this is new to me.
Shuga

Hi Shuga! Thank you for the Welcome! To answer your questions: my sister was on the P2 for 6weeks (the 40 day version which I am on) and lost about 45lbs-- she is also a very active person with a higher metabolism than myself and so she more than "light" exercise while on P2. I can't recall her start/ending weight BUT she went from a size 16/18 to a size 10/12 and is still shrinking on P3/maintaining phase. I am taking the homeopathic HCG, it says "hCG 12x,30x,60x" on the label. So far they are working very well for me.

Hi Kit!
I LOVE Labyrinth too! The grabbing hands scene is one of my favorites!

I have a question for the more experience hCG dieters (or even the newbies like me for any ideas) , I know some of you are back for a second round...
anywhoo... at around day20 (3 weeks from now) of my 40day P2 protocol, I will be traveling very far by car (approx 800miles- about 18 hr drive one way) to a family wedding. I want to stay on track for the 40dayP2 but am at a loss for what to eat as "travel snacks" especially what to do for proteins.
any suggestions?

I posted on another forum but no one has responded so far.