December 2012 Loaders

**artschoolgirl** · December 10th, 2012, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by beulah

I just realized that my wild Chilean Sea Bass, which was on my list (from my doc) of approved fish, which I had again tonight (very yum), was really kinda oily. I don't know if that's good or bad, but I think I'll not be getting it again on P2, though I have what's left of it cooked up for lunch tomorrow.

hi there - chilean sea bass isn't a bass fish at all, it's far too fatty for this diet. you're right to stay away from it, i don't know how it slipped onto your doctor's list of approved fish.

today was supposed to be my VLCD1 but i ate all loading foods. i wasn't feeling confident because my face broke out terribly today and i broke protocol by eating chocolate chips and then spiraled to apple sauce and lentil soup... is it ok to call tomorrow VLCD1 and have had 3 loading days? i'd kind of like a fresh start, i feel awful. i was also super hungry. not sure what to make of it.

thanks for listening, i just rejoined the forum today after this slip up - i had forgotten how much support i needed on my last round. i was 148.4 when i woke up this morning, up from 147. i suppose tomorrow will be a gain but i know that when i stick to protocol tomorrow i'll have a big loss for day after tomorrow. i hope so anyway.

good luck to you all!!

**beulah** · December 11th, 2012, 05:10 AM

Hi, artschoolgirl!

I'm down .8 this morning. I guess the days of over a pound loss are over.

So, I've been reading up on this, and there seems to be, like so much else, varying opinions. Prior to getting myself in a cast a few weeks ago, I was extremely active, cycling 100-200 miles a week and weight training two to three days a week. As a 52-year-old woman, I lose whatever endurance and muscle gains I make quickly, and it takes forever to get things back, certainly not like when I was young. It was near impossible to lose weight while training, and my coach even said that in January, we were going to cut back on the mileage, and focus on strength and weight loss. I took this injury downtime to start this diet as I knew I couldn't do extreme exercise, but I'm already very frustrated at my muscle-tone loss from inactivity. My doctor said I could start exercising after week two, but just to avoid the heavy cardio where I might sweat a lot. I think I'm going back to my gym to start weight training next week, even if it means gains on the scale. I should still be burning fat, right?

**Shancia** · December 11th, 2012, 08:14 AM

I got through my first vlcd. I don't know why but I was very nauseous. I almost gave in. Just the thought of anything going in my mouth made me nauseous. I stayed strong and I feel better this morning. I lost 1.8lbs. I thought it would be more but a loss is a loss. Excited to weigh in tomorrow.

**FinallyFit** · December 11th, 2012, 08:43 AM

I think my weekend is catching up with me! Ha Ha. I am only down .1 this morning. I also had a little cheat yesterday. I forgot my lunch and went to work without any thing at all to eat. The only thing I had access to was a "ideal shape" shake. It was only 100 calories so I thought it could work instead of my apple. I guess not. I have decided to be perfect this week. Protocol only! Still can't get my ticker to update. And by the way, my clothes are huge on me. I only have one pair of jeans that actually look good on, but I want to wait till the end of this round to buy more. But now my shoes aren't fitting either!! Urgh. It is a problem I will take though! Ha Ha! Hope everyone has an awesome day!!! Welcome Summer and ArtSchoolGirl!

**summer11** · December 11th, 2012, 01:22 PM

Hi all!
It's my second load day and I have eaten too much sugar. I really need to work on getting lots of fat in for dinner tonight because ready or not, tomorrow it's Go time!!
Does anyone eat turkey? I will not follow strict protocal but very closely for the most part. And I'll skip the breadstix.
I'm not looking forward to seeing how much I weigh tomorrow. I was around 141 last week so we'll see...

Hope everyone is having a great day

**Leeann** · December 11th, 2012, 07:25 PM

Beulah - a race sounds like fun! I am in my first week back so hopefully I will have some good week one loss

artschoolgirl - I have read that some people have done 3 loading days - you can do it! good luck!

AFM - I do think this month is going to be very difficult to be in P2 - at my office today alone we were delivered cherry cake, chocolates, and shortbread ... yikes! I had my chicken and hot water

anyway, hope everyone else is doing well - we will need to stick together this month that is for SURE ...

**beulah** · December 11th, 2012, 08:25 PM

Today was my worst day so far in my head. I was cranky, coveting my co-workers lunches during a lunch meeting (wonderful looking pasta salads), and tonight I was feeling just a bit off and weak, wanting a bit of cheese, some bacon, a cracker, etc. Don't know where this came from. I'm not hungry. Had delicious food for lunch and dinner. I'm going to toss it up to "just one of those days." I did not cheat with off protocol food, though I did have an extra 20 grams of bison tenderloin tonight. It was leftover from the cut of meat I'd bought, so I cooked it up, and figured I'd give it to the cat, but he didn't want it. I should have just tossed it. My bad attitude tonight convinced me that "just one bite" was a good idea. I gotta watch myself. Slippery slope and all that. Also, I think it's time to buy some Smooth Move Tea. No..er...backup problems until yesterday and today. Maybe that's why I'm cranky

Glad to see everyone hanging in there. Leeann, I think your first week losses are going to put you in the lead.

**taurabird** · December 12th, 2012, 05:16 AM

Hi everyone, I have never posted before but I have been reading a lot for several weeks. I appreciate everyones input here on the boards, they really have helped me.
I am on p2 vlcd5, i started my p1 last thursday.
So far down 5.5lbs.

**FinallyFit** · December 12th, 2012, 08:52 AM

Good job everyone! I had a good loss today of a lb. Makes up for the no loss yesterday. Gonna be extra good this week! Protocol only!!! Have a great day!

**Leeann** · December 12th, 2012, 10:09 AM

Beulah – after this first week my losses will slow to barely .5 a day --- I think I am usually a .2 - .5 – hope your mood is improved today – I have one of those moods right now but I think it is because I really want the sugar that is in the office and my staff are all driving me crazy right now too

Taurabird – you are doing GREAT! So good of you to post. These boards have saved my bacon more than a few times …..

Finallyfit – you are so close to the 30 pound mark – AMAZING! Great loss today

Have a good day everyone. After work I am heading out of town as I have a teaching commitment for 2 days … I have packed chicken and tomatoes for 2 days for either a lunch or a dinner – not sure what they will be serving at the course for lunch so I am bringing my own just in case ….

**taurabird** · December 12th, 2012, 03:06 PM

I learned about hcg through a coworker that had done it over a year ago and lost 50lbs. I went to the "clinic" she had used and started with them, they gave me 5 syringes of 125u hcg for the week and appetite suppressors. I never took the appetite suppressors because I have not been hungry. I am so glad I found this board, I have learned that o can do this without their "help"....i have now ordered my own vial of hcg, waiting on it to come from India. As soon as that comes in I will not continue going to the clinic.

My question is they only gave me 5 doses for 7 days. Does the true protocol call for a dose everyday or should I skip a couple days a week like they are recommending.

Btw, I lost another 2lbs. 7.5lbs total since last Thursday. WAHOO!

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**beulah** · December 12th, 2012, 06:01 PM

Hi taurabird, someone else will have to answer your questions. I'm a total newb working with a doctor and just give myself injections from the premixed vial from the pharmacy. It seems like there are a lot of folks around here that have the info you want. I can tell you that I skip one injection a week on the plan I'm on.

Today was one of those days. I tried my best, but due to work meeting and dinner date, I had to eat out twice today. I ate whitefish sashimi both times with a iceberg lettuce salad and no dressing, but I know I ate more than 100 grams, especially at dinner (maybe triple), and I had a major soy sauce violation at dinner. My stomach is bloated, and I'm hoping I didn't set myself back. I also had no good veggies and no fruit. Back on strict protocol tomorrow.