Thread: Back again and I'm sorry...

I'm not sure anyone really understands the magic that happens when you follow the protocol, but there is definitely some going on.

Welcome back, and I am sad for you that you basically have to start all over again. That is a heavy mental burden. But the good news is that the HCG protocol works, so you can be confident that success is achievable. When I think of all the crazy diets I have been on that were so much harder to do and gave such pitiful results (and none of any losses were sustainable even for a short time for me), I continue to be so thankful I found this wonderful tool.

The hardest part of the 40 day rounds for me are the last 3 weeks, where I typically lose around a pound a week. Seldom more than 2. That makes it seem to drag on interminably.

The things that got me through were noticing the obvious changes in my body and clothes even when the scale wasn't moving, and just embracing the decision to do it renewed each day. Self-talk, like I can do this TODAY, or even I can do this for this next meal. I would always try to make my meals from fresh foods, and not make myself eat things I didn't like (even in the limited P2 choices), so I was able to enjoy eating each day. That was a key for me, that kept me out of diety thinking.

My best advice is to trust the protocol, don't try to tweak or manipulate it to increase losses, embrace any stalls as your body regrouping for the next loss, and try to find a place of peace as you work through the calendar.

Hi,

Just wanted to say that for me this has been a Long process. Losing weight is one part, I am still figuring out the maintenance part also. A few things that help me are:

1. Talk nicely to yourself. That is a good habit to get into.

2. I really like Leez's Loading group.

3. Lovely Losers is another very supportive group.

4. There are many supportive groups on the forum, posting, learning, and reading keeps me in the right mind set.

5. Take some vitamins and supplements. That helps me in a round.

6. When people ask I would say that I am doing an elimination diet. It is pretty true as I learned a lot when I added things back in P3, and not being hungry helped me to focus on my "non hunger eating issues I didn't realize I had " in P2. People just generally don't understand, and over cocktails I really don't want to hear (usually overweight people or genetically blessed people) sharing their diet advice while I am drinking sparkling water...

7. I will often claim "my stomach is not my friend right now" when I order simple things in a restaurant, or at a party. It keeps away questions, and people are happy to change the subject.

8. This is controversial. I have found a "Planned Interruption" during my rounds helps. Something always seems to come up, and it gives me a chance to practice P3 eating which is easier on a trip, etc. If I slip up on a Planned Interruption (PI) it doesn't matter as much. Also, during a long round the first week back a PI kicks my losses back up the first week back to almost week one P2 again. But I need to really talk myself back into finishing the round, many people don't finish the round, and you must have 23 effective doses, so I never do them before day 26 just to be safe....

I hope that helps!

Wishing you good success!
RK

Gastro--not much I could add to what Leez and Rk wrote--pretty much said it all. No need for apologies, most of us are back, for one reason or another. But the good thing about hcg protocol, it still works! That's the beauty of it! Good luck!

Enjoy your loading days!

Originally Posted by Gastronomicfiend

I'll post my starting weight tomorrow but Tomorrow is my first day of loading. Staying true to my word and focusing on good fats with limited carbs. Previous rounds I've gone a bit to carb heavy and not been as successful during the loading process. Starting out with the favourites, eggs bacon and avocado for breakfast!

I'm completing (not the word completing) a full 40 day round plus 3 days for transition and 2 days loading. I've never done a long round before so it will be interesting to see how my body reacts to it. I'm very much looking forward to feeling empty...ie. not feeling as full or stuffed as I have been lately. I've not planned p3 yet but I have been investigating HCG CHICKA and her p3 to life program. More on this later

Good luck! I purchased her on-line program, but frankly, never us it. I've used these forums to sorta keep me focused. But it is definitely option. I love her workbooks, I used those on my rounds to record daily weights, and food intake on P2s

Hi! I will keep you company as I am loading tomorrow!

I hope it is a successful round, and do come for support during P2 as well as during P3 and P4 down the road!