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

Sounds like you are doing great, Gastro! Great seeing your bullet points of gains due to this protocol too. I love how simple P2 is. I try and keep P3 and P4 simple as well and really think in terms of normal day to day vs occasion/celebration. I think there will be room for both for me without going overboard. It's in the explorative stages still though the time between last round and this one did show me what was possible. Up to now, I have remained keto since I lost 90 lbs years back. Gained weight because of Covid and thought that maybe it was time to see how normal carb life would treat me. I was pleasantly surprised so I am going to keep going the same way this coming P4.

Originally Posted by Gastronomicfiend

Day 20

Weight: 116.4kg/ 256.08lbs

Post Load Loss: 12.4kg/ 27.28lbs

Well! Here we are day 20, 50% down. I had to chuckle when I hoped on the scale this morning and noted that 116.4kg was an old set point of mine. When I was cheffing my body used to instinctively sit here. Especially between 2017-2018. Your body doesn’t seem to forget.

Trialled having 1 whole egg and 3 egg whites yesterday. I had quiet a horrible reaction to them. They were fresh but may be a potential intolerance. Probably won’t try them again for at least a week or so. Thankfully they didn’t make me stall.

As a side note I got to thinking last night about what my ideal weight would be as I’ve spent the last 5 years yo-yoing �� and I would really like to have a number that guides me and that in the long term keeps me grounded. So even if a potential pitfall comes around I always work my way back to that number for long term success. Not saying I’ll go crazy and gain it all back, but a number to reflect on daily. Back in 2012 I got down to an all time low of 83.5kg. I was younger then but looking back on pictures I looked really good. Still had a small tummy but it didn’t concern me and it was managed with regular gym visits.

I’m not sure if now I would look that great at 83kg as my body has changed but I’ve set my sights on 90kg. This 90kg/ 198lbs will be my overarching goal . I’m 5’9 so for my height technically I will still be overweight but these weight to height ratios aren’t always that accurate. I firmly believe at 90kg I’ll look good and I’ll feel good. It’s also far enough away from that dangerous over 100kg mark.

I’ve spent my 20’s �� ing and I’m not going to head into my 30’s by doing diet after diet…year after year. I need to set myself up and remove this mentality. I want this to be my last year I do HCG. HCG has been a godsend but I need to stop this perpetual cycle. As I noted in above posts this is where I start to examine my habits and approach to food and wellness…let’s also throw exercise in the mix.

I’m already making plans for a second and 3rd round to get to this goal before December. I’ll posting updates to this and intend on doing over 28 days to assist with stabilisation. More of this later.

Sorry for the long post! But I hope you enjoyed reading

@mrsstrong How are you finding your round? I hope it’s not being too taxing for you.

Onwards & Upwards,

Roscoe


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Hey Gastro! My round is going well despite having hurt my back two weeks ago and gotten a cold. Thanks for asking!

The great thing about this protocol is figuring out some patterns and habits, and it gives such a great tool to stabilize and correct upticks quickly. Hopefuly you'll be able to break the cycle. I have been fine for ten years, until Covid hit. It did a number on many of us but I hope to not be back for a long time after getting to goal!

Originally Posted by Gastronomicfiend

Day 21

Weight:116.9kg/ 257.2lbs

Soo...small slip up last night. Ended up having a 2 glasses of red wine. I think honestly I was more mentally tired than anything, a few grumpy customers also didn't make my day any easier. Also it was the end of my working week. Up about .500gm today but won't bring it into this week. I also note that I went to bed incredibly late the night before! SLEEP!!

As a side note I have cut the grissini out for 2 weeks now and have not missed it at all. I don't know whether it's aided my losses but Im just enjoying the diet without it.

I have my first major challenge coming up this Friday. My lovely friend group have decided unexpectedly to come and visit me on Friday/Saturday. They are some of my favourite people and their visit is so appreciated. We're planning a dinner out Friday night and then a few fun activities Saturday.

- would you recommend a PI or just ride the wave?

I know my will power is strong and I'm sure I'd be okay especially in recovery mode for any minor cheats that may happen. For the dinner out I know the restaurant and could call ahead for a specific meal.

I'm having such great losses and I would hate for the round to end early or stop the momentum. I have 19 days left and I do feel I have at least a good 6kg which could be gone and get me to my goal.

Onwards and upwards,

Roscoe

You could do a PI and stick to P3 foods and go right back to P2 after the weekend. You will have enough days under your belt to do this. Just stop the hcg in time to be able to eat P3 on Friday. It is probably really hard to be P2 with such good company!

The minimum length for an interruption is 4 days. So after you transition off, you need to stay on P3 eating for that length of time. Then you can jump right back into P2 for the rest of your doses.

Originally Posted by Leez

The minimum length for an interruption is 4 days. So after you transition off, you need to stay on P3 eating for that length of time. Then you can jump right back into P2 for the rest of your doses.

Ah yes, forgot about that!

Originally Posted by Gastronomicfiend

Day 21

Weight:116.9kg/ 257.2lbs

Soo...small slip up last night. Ended up having a 2 glasses of red wine. I think honestly I was more mentally tired than anything, a few grumpy customers also didn't make my day any easier. Also it was the end of my working week. Up about .500gm today but won't bring it into this week. I also note that I went to bed incredibly late the night before! SLEEP!!

As a side note I have cut the grissini out for 2 weeks now and have not missed it at all. I don't know whether it's aided my losses but Im just enjoying the diet without it.

I have my first major challenge coming up this Friday. My lovely friend group have decided unexpectedly to come and visit me on Friday/Saturday. They are some of my favourite people and their visit is so appreciated. We're planning a dinner out Friday night and then a few fun activities Saturday.

- would you recommend a PI or just ride the wave?

I know my will power is strong and I'm sure I'd be okay especially in recovery mode for any minor cheats that may happen. For the dinner out I know the restaurant and could call ahead for a specific meal.

I'm having such great losses and I would hate for the round to end early or stop the momentum. I have 19 days left and I do feel I have at least a good 6kg which could be gone and get me to my goal.

Onwards and upwards,

Roscoe

I have socialized and traveled in P2 rounds without ever cheating since I'm never hungry during that time since I make sure I eat my P2 Mels before going out. Another way I've done it is to skip the lunch meal, then just double up on my protein at dinner by having boiled shrimp or steamed lobster tails and a plain salad or steamed asparagus. I always had a loss the next day after this. If people asked, I would just tell them I'm doing a special no fats or starches diet for an upcoming medical appointment in a few days and leave it at that.