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« Reply #30 on: December 03, 2007, 08:54:25 AM » |
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Just wanted to add I started my TOM today but I've decided to continue the injections anyway. We'll see how it goes!
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« Reply #31 on: December 04, 2007, 06:05:14 AM » |
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Ok, I changed my mind about continuing the injections through my TOM. As I only have 8 injections left in my supplies and I'm waiting on my next order, I decided to stop injections for 3 days during my TOM to stretch them out a bit. I hope my HCG gets here by then because I really want to be near my goal by xmas! Since I'm on my period and knew I would probably not lose or lose very slowly, I worked out twice yesterday. Today I'm down .5 lb. I was initially disappointed but when I checked my calendar, I've just been on the VLCD for 7 days and I'm down 9.5 lbs. How can I complain? I guess the thrill of losing so much the first few days doesn't prepare you for the leveling off or for the untimely and unwelcome arrival of my TOM! Darn that TOM! Tonight I have a scheduled dinner with a friend and I've already told her that I'm on this plan and that while I can't wait to see her, I have to watch what I eat. I've already looked up their menu and I plan to order the argula salad and add my own celery, tomatoes, chicken, and dressing. Hope no one at another table sees my salad and says to the waiter "I'll have what she's having!"  Wish me luck! I can't afford to mess up now! |
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« Reply #32 on: December 04, 2007, 11:21:50 AM » |
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That sounds like a good plan Carla, I'm sure your dinner date will turn out gr8. Good Luck and Enjoy.
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« Reply #33 on: December 05, 2007, 07:31:28 AM » |
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Alisa, Thanks for the vote of confidence. My dinner went great! Though I allowed myself two light beers in addition to my "custom" salad, I felt so in control. Today I'm down another half pound for a total of 10!  Considering I didn't work out yesterday and it's my TOM, I'm pretty psyched! As I was able to purchase some HCG from another member, I didn't discontinue the injections. My ultimate goal is 120 and if all goes well I should reach 130 by the end of Phase 2. I haven't been at that weight in about 6 years! I'm not there yet, but I have a good feeling that I will be. No more temptations this month except my xmas Bunco but they always have a veggie tray so I'm sure I'll do fine. |
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« Reply #34 on: December 05, 2007, 07:44:58 AM » |
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Hi Carla!! You are doing great!!!! remember--Around the TOM-things are slow-----And i really liked what you said and i think you really said it all when you said We are in control---and i think the problem has always been--We havent been in control-we just were like robots and ate what was "normal" but "we have choices" and only we can make them!!--Why?BECAUSE WE ARE IN CONTROL--I love that---Thats my NEW phrase!!!! We listened and learned from "the food pyramid" since grade school---We just really need to use "COMMON SENSE".This just keeps gettin better!!! have a good one---Keep on Keepin On!!!!Your doing great CARLA!!! Whos in control? WE ARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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« Reply #35 on: December 05, 2007, 08:56:07 AM » |
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Brenda,
You are such an uplifting source of strength for me and all of us here! And you're right about being in control. We can't let others pressure us or sabotage us like they try to because they're for some reason threatned by our goals. I have to add that my friend was also a source of support and that made it easier. And everytime the waitress gave me a funny look, I didn't care because I was having it my way! It gives me confidence that I can eat out in the future if I need to and find a way to make it fit whatever phase I'm in.
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« Reply #36 on: December 05, 2007, 11:02:07 AM » |
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Back at ya Carla!  I would of had a very hard time making it thru if it werent for you and a few others words of encouragement !! Its like a light turned on with this program!! Andy---how is it going for you!?! havent forgot about ya--Are you "maintaining"?Hope all is well and Ramonad and Hans----If you guys can hear me--- Same question!? Have a great day everyone!!!! Brenda |
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« Reply #37 on: December 05, 2007, 02:43:19 PM » |
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Brenda, Carla and all. This has definitely been a joyous ride being able to do it together with the support of each other. It would have been very difficult otherwise. Others don't realize how important support and encouragement really is when you are embarking on a journey so unlike what you are used too. Thanks to all and hope that others find all the post and resources a guidance tool. It is truly a source of support and encouragement. It has definitely helps me when I read about others experiences as well as to be given an outlet for sharing my own experiences. Carla that's gr8 10lbs and counting I feel once you do the phase one more time you will definitely reach your goal weight in no time. Brenda hope you and Kathy are doing well sounds like you all have mastered your individual protocol and that's important because every thing doesn't work for everybody that's why it's so important to be open to the ideas of others because you never know when something my trigger a new innovative way to help us reach our goals. Wish you all continued success towards accomplishing your goals.
Alisa.
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« Reply #38 on: December 05, 2007, 03:59:41 PM » |
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Alisa,
Forgive me if I'm misinterpreting your message but it kind of sounded like a goodbye (especially the last line)! Hope I'm wrong. How are you doing? I know you had a struggle since you went to that party. Have you recovered? If I missed any recent posts where you discussed this, again, forgive me!
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« Reply #39 on: December 05, 2007, 04:41:51 PM » |
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OH NO Carla, it is definitely not a goodbye far from it Girl!!!!!! we've only just begun honey bun. I have completely recovered since the party and back on track so things are going really well so far it's been just like it said 1lb per day, I'm very excited about the progress and can't wait until I can be closer to my ultimate goal. So I re-read and I guess the mood of it does sound like a goodbye but definitely no. I was looking at the stats and it seems like me you Brenda Kathy and kittykat, Ramonad, and Sherry are among the top 10 posters on this here forum, I was like WoW do we have a life, I guess on some levels for now HCG is our life!!!! ha ha ha But I'm still here no worries we r still a family!!!!
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« Reply #40 on: December 05, 2007, 04:44:07 PM » |
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Carla, I do think you missed one reply that I sent to you about the results of my no eating day on Sunday, look back through and see if you missed it.
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« Reply #41 on: December 05, 2007, 05:56:32 PM » |
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Alisa, you are right. HCG is our life now!!! Or better yet, the journey of getting to and then maintaining our ideal weight is our life now. Everything happens for a reason, and the things we need come when we need them. I am very thankful for this forum, the people like you on it and the opportunity to share and learn together. I think we all found this forum just when we needed it.
Carla you are a great source of strength too. Brenda, you make me laugh everyday. That only just mentions the outspoken ones (WE just can't resist putting our oar in all the time).Mixie, I haven't forgotten about you either, I hope you join the fun soon. Sherry, Kittykat, Mama and all---I love all the posts; I'm really grateful for Ramonad too (our resident nurse), There's always something interesting that we can all learn from. Love and Support to all who read this, Kathy
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« Reply #42 on: December 06, 2007, 07:20:31 AM » |
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Alisa, I'm so relieved I was wrong!!!! For some reason the tone of your post sounded resigned like you were wishing us luck one last time before fading off into the sunset. Crazy huh? And you're right about HCG being our life. I count the days until I'm on Phase 3, browse the message boards (several) more than I should considering I have work I should be attending to, etc. But I've waited to long for this answer to my prayers, I figure a little obsessing is OK. Today my weight is the same as yesterday (142.5) but I think my TOM has finally left the building so I look forward to some better losses in the coming days. Please, please, please! I still hope to reach 130 by xmas! I told my mom on the phone how well I'm doing and where I hoped to be when I see her and she got kind of quiet. I'm sure she was thinking "how the heck is she going to lose 12.5 lbs. in the next 2 weeks!" Of course, she doesn't know my secret but I can't wait to share it with her when I can offer some proof in the form of a trimmer, slimmer me at the holidays!!! |
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« Reply #43 on: December 06, 2007, 10:39:36 AM » |
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Since my weight stayed the same today I guess I try my first apple day! Hoping for some better results tomorrow.
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« Reply #44 on: December 06, 2007, 12:45:21 PM » |
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It's funny Carla, I would just die to be 142lb I know how it feels to want to accomplish your goal so rapidly. And I'm sure some would just die to be my size but unfortunately, we have our own individual goals in mind because we know how we want our body's to look right? Well I'm sure if you are strict with the program you may reach your goal if not you should come pretty close to it. The apple day may break your stall and push you further towards that 130 mark WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!! Well so far I'm pretty consistent with the weight loss dreading the day with the stall and plateaus overshadow my bright days of losing. So far I have been on the protocol for 12 days start weight was 195 today is 182.2 so I'm on the right course I think. I see you do have to experiment with different things to find that consistency that works. I was actually doing KT's version of the protocol but read Dr. S's P&I for the first time last night, it was very very interesting, I may start his version on round 2. This is my dillema tell me what you think everyone what should I do? I know for a fact that I will cheat of Dec 14th, the 21st and the 25th on Dec 17th it will be 23 days on the protocol but I was planning on continuing through to 45 days, should I stop on the 17th and start phase 3 or should I just continue the injections str8 through and deal with the day or two stalls to get back on track?? What do you think guys?
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