Lovely Losers 2022 - JOYFUL and JUBILANT in January!!

**Cupcakesoaps** · January 28th, 2022, 02:33 PM

thanks, I will have to call about if they have baby oil instead for massages and explaining why will be weird lol.

I am getting sent unmixed HCG (I will have to research how to mix it), almost wish I went with drops lol. It's getting harder and harder to do the diet over the years lol. I got to buy so much hundreds of dollars in foods, prep, no oils/lotions, not even a sugar free cocoa, sometimes just hard to get in the swing of it but I'll do it.

How long does UNMIXED HCG last? I ordered from the pharmacy in Florida. I just dunno if I want to do in February, March or save for Fall and just keep doing my intermittent fasting and working out. Hmmm probably should just knock out a round and have the rest of my year free.

**Leez** · January 28th, 2022, 03:13 PM

Cupcake, here is something to consider regarding the massages. The protocol discourages them, not primarily because of the oil, but because deep tissue massage somehow interferes with the work of the HCG on the fat deposits. You can read what the protocol says about it here: https://hcgdietinfo.com/dr-simeons-m...-treatment-64/

That being said, a gentle massage should have no detrimental effect. You could bring your own mineral oil for the massage. I've brought my own prefered oil to be used in professional massages. I was never questioned about why.

Maybe find a mineral oil with a scent you like? Here's just one option:
https://smile.amazon.com/Amazon-Bran...dp/B07R6V7MS8/

**KAY D** · January 28th, 2022, 03:32 PM

I made my own. Here is the bulk mixture I have made: 1/2 cup Redmonds salt, 1 3/4 t potassium Chloride, and 1/2 t Mg glycinate or matate. Put in a container and use as you'd like.
I feel like Cream of Tarter can replace the potassium (would have to google). Sometimes , I just add Redmonds salt to my drinks. LMNT makes an unflavored electrolyte as well as the choc. I also like the lemon lime.

**Emmasavannah123** · January 30th, 2022, 01:57 PM

ugh day 28 of VLCD and i am seriously over it. some days are so easy and others are just not. I have a headache and just want some comfort food.

I know this will pass but this is not fun. Counting the days til the end (sorry to be a downer, feel free to ignore)

**sdwis** · February 1st, 2022, 06:33 AM

Goodbye to a long, drab, and unusually sad January.

Here is our February thread ===> LOVELY LOSERS 2022 - FIT & FOCUSED in February!!!

**KerryLR** · February 2nd, 2022, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Emmasavannah123

ugh day 28 of VLCD and i am seriously over it. some days are so easy and others are just not. I have a headache and just want some comfort food.

I know this will pass but this is not fun. Counting the days til the end (sorry to be a downer, feel free to ignore)

I get the headache if I get dehydrated and low electrolytes. Also, needed adrenal support at the end of my last round. Next round, I realize before TOM week, I may need to up my calories a bit as I got really drained not eating enough. Week of TOM, appetite plummets and I need less food. I have to learn to listen and trust my body. I went 40 injections and was quite depleted at the end physically. That being said, stabilization has been a dream so far. Tomorrow starts week 2 of P3.

**gz9gjg** · February 3rd, 2022, 06:58 AM

On your next round, you might want to increase your protein, such as low-fat fish and chicken breast. I find that really helps me keep my energy up.

I agree with you regarding electrolytes: during the diet, which is mildly ketogenic, the kidneys flush out more salt, and our blood volume goes down. That's what causes the headaches and "keto flu". Since we are also eating less food volumes, our salt intakes are lower during the diet; so it's a good idea to take electrolytes or to drink a cup of bouillon or bone broth daily.

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