M.I.A.

R1P2D18 = -1

Total = 16.2

I have not updated the blog because the last few days have been rough! We have company in town and on Friday night I had BBQ and did not gain anything on Saturday when I weighed in. Saturday I ate Sushi and more BBQ and Sunday I gained :( THEN on Monday I was pretty good but I hit a plateau :(  * so many sad faces! So yesterday I did an apple day but only managed to eat one apple because I was very busy and although I got hungry the pains went away after a while.

So although I put that I lost ONE pound, it really is more but I am counting from last time I had a lost, is it cheating? not sure, but it is reality! I am back on track and ready to attack! I am so close to my goal!

It has been such fun having a visitor from Canada! plus it's family! A is a lot of fun and it is good to have some young energy in the house!

Cecilia

GERMS

R1P2D12 = -0.2
R1P2D13= -0.0

Total 14.2 lbs down!

So I am sick! I stayed home from work yesterday and just layed around and did nothing! E picked up dinner - Pollo Regio! I had two peices of chicken/w skin and 1/2 grilled onion PLUS beans -I wanted rice & beans but figured I was getting out of control so I just ate the yummy beans and called it a day! I was not surprised by the scale this morning.

Today I am back on the wagon and I will stick to it!

Ashley is visiting for a week and my plan is to stick to the plan no matter what!

Cecilia

ADDING UP

R1P2D11= -0.8

Total = 14 LBS people!!!!!!!

I need to stop feeling that if I lose point something that it means I am not doing well. The pounds are coming off little by little and I need to be/feel happy with that. I am heading downhill (21 days in this round and I am at 11) now and the daily losses will be less and less so I need to be okay with that. I am SIX lbs away from my goal! It used to be 20! I am down to 6! Little by little I will chip away at this weight so I can emerge a HEALTHY ME! That is my goal, I want to push myself physically, emotionally and mentally. This is about my health, the low calorie icing (is there such a thing?) on the cake is that I will be smaller. My main goal is to have a strong heart that can sustain me for a long time as I lose the weight my heart won't have to work as hard.

Cecilia

NO MORE MIXING SOURKRAUET & CURTIDO!

R1P2D10 = -0.8

Total Lost = 13.2 :)

Yesterday for lunch I had chicken and sourkrauet and dinner I had fish and curtido (El Salvadorean Slaw) I think that is why the loss was not as impressive today. I AM OKAY WITH THAT! A loss is a loss and I am happy! No matter what I am sticking to this!

Cecilia

Weekend Update

Saturday - R1P2D7 =  -1.0
Sunday - R1P2D8 = -0.2 (story and feeling below)
Today - R1P2D9-  -2

Total so far.... 12.4 lbs !!!!

What a crazy weekend! On Friday night E and I went to Lee Harvey's, it was our first time going and it was FUN! We ate outside and watched a Cure tribute band named Le Cure! Prior to going I researched their menu and low and behold they sell a chicken or burger patty with a choice of salsa on the side. I debated about eating there knowing that in the past weekends are very difficult and Mondays and Tuesdays are spent playing catch up. I decided because we were going out so late and would probably be out later that I would bite the bullet and get a burger patty with salsa and TONS of water. It was divine! the portion was probably close to 3 protein portions but oh well... I had no regrets. E got the burger and fries that looked divine. I did not eat anything from his plate, correction, I had pickles and they were DIVINE so I ordered an extra little cup and ate away! I knew that I would have to "pay" for it on Saturday's weight in but low and behold I lost a POUND! I was so surprised (and happy). Saturday was tough because we had errands to run and we were not home that much. I didn't eat anything off protocol but I didn't eat my two meals. Just one dinner. So I was not happy when Sunday's weigh in was a mere 0.2 lbs. I did not get discouraged, a loss is a loss no matter what! I will chip away at this weight for my health! But I figured that it probably took a couple of days for that big burger patty to process and that is why the loss was miniscule.
This morning, our 13th Year Anniversary I was hoping for a BIG loss so I could hit 13 on 13 :) but nope. I am VERY happy with my 2 lbs lost! Now that I think about it I may have hit 13 so I have to redo my math... I will update the post but I am VERY VERY VERY happy with this journey. It is difficult but my health is worth it! I am sticking to it no matter what!

Cecilia

R1P2D6= -1.4

total - 9.2

I am feeling pretty good right about now :)

The weekends are difficult (or atleast they were). What has helped me tremendously is having my protein ready and cooked in the fridge so I can just grab and go. Being prepared is half the battle with this diet.

We are going to a concert tonight - late - I will be drinking a lot of water!

I am sticking to it no matter what!

Cecilia

R1P2D5 = -1.2 lbs

I am happy with that number, my total so far is -7.8 lbs.

Last night I made a Phase 2 friendly chili - I thawed some ground beef but it was 93/7 % lean and that made me very nervous, so instead I made meat balls for Ed and made my chili with chicken. It was TO DIE FOR! I added a ton of chili powder and cumin. I made some for lunch today!

Side note - Phase 3 I will be able to have those meatballs and sauce but instead of angel hair pasta I will be having it on top of spaghetti squash!

I am seeing/feeling changes... small changes like my back rolls don't sit on top of each other! They are standing on their own (except when I sit, which is encouraging me to stand up and walk around) I can't wait until they are gone. I know this might be TMI for some, but this is how I feel and I am pretty sure I am not the only person that has back rolls that sit sat on top of each other!

Ed's and I conversation on the way to work was about being prepared for those days that I don't lose or lose point something. I am so grateful for Lowry (I follow her blog, she lost 100 lbs doing 4 rounds of HCG and she blogged her progress/dissapointments) she has done all the research for me, what to do when I stall.... she is an inspiration!

I know that I am at the beginning of this journey so there is no way I will quit! I will stick it out!

Cecilia

R1P2D4 = -1.6 lbs

I think the sauerkraut (which has salt) did me in. I will be better today. I am having chicken and tomatoes for lunch. I think I am going to X my grissino stick and see what happens. For dinner I am making a Phase 2 friendly chilli - perfect for this rainy day.

Last night was rough. I made talapia and esparagus and it filled me up for about 2 minutes! I went for a walk and that helped a little but I still felt hungry. I drank a ton of water and had strawberries for evening snack. I survived!

This diet is so hard, not only physically but mentally. I am going to stick with it no matter what!

I am looking forward to Phase 3, just to see what I can learn about my body and how it reacts to healthier foods. I think I have all the tools I need to be successful (this time). I am prepared and ready to go. I also know that I need to live in the now and focus on Phase 2.

Cecilia

P2D3 = -2.2 lbs

Yeah!!!! I am done 5 lbs and loving it! This morning I woke up super thirsty (not hungry!). I planned my lunch and brought to work. I think that is going to be the hardest, not eating all the OPF (other people's food) that show up at work. I have my mind set that I will eat what I bring.

Last night I had grilled chicken with sauerkraut and mustard :) The kraut has salt so I need to be careful not to over do it.

I will post pictures soon.

C

So I made it thru my first day with drops and the 500 cal diet = VLCD. Don't get me wrong it was ROUGH! Most of yesterday was spent talking myself out of giving up.....

I would think " just do a low carb diet and exercise every day" my response would be " well, you know how well you do at exercising everyday (sarcasm)" Finally I went into my closet and grabbed one of my favorite summer dresses and hung it on the pantry door - visible from the kitchen/dining room/living room. I kept on looking at the dress hanging there so pretty and it motivated me to keep going! Tonight I will hang a pair of white pants in the bedroom to have a reminder there too.

So I loaded on Friday and Saturday and gained 1.6 lbs (not too shabby). This morning I weighed in and I have lost a total of 2.8 lbs :)

P2D2 = - 2.8 lbs

My goal is to lose 20 lbs, at the beginning the weight comes off quickly so I am preparing myself for the days that the weight is less than a pound a day.

Mentally I am so ready for this change in my life. No matter what, I am sticking to this!

I will post every few days.

CCGo

Hello,
It's me again.... and once again I am going to start HCG :)
My downfall is phase 3 - I have not estabalised my weight thus gaining all my weight back :(

Today is P1D1 - Load Day - I do great at this phase (I think it is because this is the phase I have lived most of my life :(

I am going to document my progress.

New Haircut... New Job

This is my new haircut. Leeanna did an excellent job. I wore it straight today but I did not get a picture. This is me 45 lbs down.

Today was my LOAD day.... oh what a day. Ed made me yummy grilled cheese and for lunch we went to the Adams and had a potluck lunch... super yummy and filling.

I am so looking forward to this cycle. I want to stay strict with myself and the diet.

I L*O*V*E*D Conference this weekend and have a list of things to improve on.

On a side note.. I have been looking for a new job the last 3-4 months because the company I was "temping" at is more like a "permanent temp" position... no light at the end of the tunnel. Well, on Friday I decided and also let Heavenly Father know that my asking days were over. The conversation was a little bit like this... " So it is clear that I am to stay at my current job, because clearly the answer is "no" to a new job... so I will not ask anymore or fast anymore or pray anymore for a new job--- you will not hear from me concerning a new job-- just an FYI :) ..... well, like always, I was reminded that Heavenly Father NEVER gives up on us and HE DOES ANSWER PRAYERS. A new job has presented itself and I gladly took it. If I would have just waiting patiently.... and not thrown a hissy fit :(

I am so loved by Him and He is so mindfull of me.... if I could just remember that, specially when I just want to give up.

Cecilia

REGULAR RACK!!!!!!!!!

Last night I went shopping - and here is the fabulous top I picked out - I am going back and buying a black and white version of it tonight! The best part???????? NO MORE PLUS SIZE RACKS FOR ME!!!!!!!! This is a LARGE - on the regular rack. The pants are a size 14! Ed asked if I wanted to take a picture - that's a good sign huh?

I also bought a pair of 5 inch red heels from my fav - Steve Madden! I will take a picture when I get my black top. I forgot how fun clothes shopping can be. I am enjoying my weight now and still have my eyes on the prize!!!!

I love that it is Friday! Can't wait until 5PM!!!!

TRANSFORMERS! Theres more than meets the eye!

This is me today - 43 lbs down and thinking I need to retire this dress - it is one of my favorites but it's got to go.

The pictures above was last year in Canada at Time Out For Women - I seriously look like I was stung by a BEE... a BIG bee. I am so glad I am getting healthy! I am down to a size 14 pants - love it!
I am sick again... but I am going to take medicine without SUGAR, thanks Peggy for the heads up on that one!
It is late so I must be off... It is nice to actually see the transformation :)

I am in the 70's heading towards the 60's!!!!!

36 DOWN!

This is me - last month at the end of my first round. I was so happy to lose 21 lbs!!!

This is me yesterday! 36 lbs down! I am fitting into a size 14 and loving it! I am feeling like myself again. I am 14 lbs away from 50! I think I will be able to hit that next round! This round was horrible. Not all of it, the beginning was awesome... lost 2lbs per day, THEN I got sick and had to take caugh medicine which has a ton of SUGAR! So I stalled for about 6 days! I was so ready to give up but I am glad I did not!

Here are the totals-

Round 1 - 21 lbs

Round 2- 15 lbs

36 lbs total!

I can't wait to see what next round has in store for me! March 1 is my first load day- I am having sensible breakfast and lunch and pupusas for dinner! March 2 is my second load day- I am having a sensible breakfast and lunch and going to go to Red Robin to get a yummy burger with steak fries ( honey mustard on the side for dipping)!

Valentines Mantle

This is my Valentines Mantle. I love Valentines Day. A "PINK" is all around and you can't go wrong with

PINK!

These are the roses that Ed got for me, which was a super surprise! The blocks I was supose to make with my girlfriend but we got to chatting and never made them- she finished them for me and did an awesome JOB! I need to get a pink tote so I can put my decorations away. Spring is my next theme. The bird will stay :)

Turtles are Faster than my Internet

So by now you are thinking.... That Cecilia promises pictures but never delivers! Although that is a TRUE statement... let me explain, It is not ME... I have the pictures uploaded on my lap top BUT my internet connection is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO slow that I can't even sign on to my blog, let alone upload the pictures... grrrrrrrrrrr so frustrating! Ed and I are working on getting a faster connection. We could go to our local MickyDees but A- there are crazy loud children running around. B- there are crazy loud unsupervised children running around, and do I really need to mention C?

This weekend I will try to go to the Book Store and upload the pictures there. The last time I went to the bookstore - a week or so ago, two gentlemen that I would have never put together sat at the table next to me and played chess. I am assuming (which you should never do) that they met online and became chess players/partners. I then daydreamed about finding someone online that shares my interests... scrapbooking and crafting and then I remembered that I have friends that I already know that do that so I don't have to look online... then I remembered that I was taking a TIMED test and needed to get going!

Was SURVIVOR not the BEST last night? I must admit that when I say the cast I thought.... "BORING!!!!!!" this season will be LAME.... then Phillip opened his mouth and I was entertained! Seriously, I always thought I would be a great contestant of Survivor... comic relief and all BUT boy I don't even come close to that LOONEY! Who totally says the WRONG things at Tribal? oh yeah... Phillip!!!! Don't get me started on those Fusia Panties!

Modern Familia was excellent!

Watch CC Go!

So I have mentioned before how Ed does not want to be affiliated with the blog, he suggested I rename it to Watch CC Go - because so far it has been about my weight lose....

Well, I am going to write about something else.... tonight I will post pictures of my Valentine's Day display & my 80's picture because I am close to entering the 70's :)

We got an antique buffett for super cheap from a good friend a couple of years ago and I like to decorate it with "seasonal/holiday" decor - I do not do Easter because I am anti Easter Bunny - I might do more Spring like... birds and such. I absolutely WILL NOT decorate for St. Patrick's Day (even though Ed is half Irish & Malo has a St. Patrick's Day t-shirt (we did not buy, a friend did) ). I can't wait to decorate for the 4th of July! I love STARS!

Our little townhouse feels so much like "home", it has been a long time since a place we lived in feels that way... since the fire to be exact :(
We love Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A POUND AWAY!!!!!!!!!

So, when I started the HCG diet I made a goal for myself. When I hit 30 lbs I go to the Allen TX outlet mall and get myself a coach purse. Well I am a pound away and have decided that I will get my purse when I hit 50 lbs. I cannot wait, I will post pictures!!!!!!!!

Also, every 10 lbs I will post a picture of me dressed up from that decade- for example, when I hit 80's I will dress up like the 80's and post a pic - PICTURE WILL BE POSTED TONIGHT OR SOMETIME TOMORROW- That is right! I hit the 180's this morning! I am not talking 189 - more like 188.8. I went from 191.4 to 188.8 in a day- thanks to the STEAK DAY!

Maybe I will be able to post a picture of me in the 70's by the end of this PHASE 2 - which is ending February 18th... here is to hoping!

We are suppose to get bad snow and ice again tomorrow!

GAINING LBS=GAINING KNOWLEDGE

Let me first start off by explaining my title today.

In Phase 1 of the HCG diet you take the HGC drops 3 x per day AND load (which means you eat anything you want). I mentioned in an earlier post that I was super excited about eating whatever I wanted.

Well I weighed myself this morning and I gained 3, yes- THREE/TRES pounds. At first I was very upset! My first round I gained 2 lbs in 2 days. I could not believe it! But gaining these 3 lbs (which I will lose by Sunday) has given me a chance to really look at the relationship that I have with food. This is the knowledge I learned about myself:

1. Food is not comforting anymore :) ... when I think about donuts and pecan pie I get negative feelings - not those comforting feeling I use to get.

2. I am so happy that I now think of what I am putting in my mouth and the consequence that follows - yesterday I ate: 1 donut, chocolate milk, 2 pigs in a blanket with jalapeno, a roll, briskett, fries, pecan pie, 3 large shrimp tampura, about 3 large shrimp rolls, potato tampura- so that is how I gained my 3 lbs - BUT before I would eat that much in a day and not even think of what I was doing to my body. No wonder I was super sized!

3. I am so looking forward to tomorrow and the 22 days that follow. I love the structured eating. The bounderies that this diet gives me. Before I had no bounderies, I ate what I wanted, when I wanted. It is such a great feeling to give myself limits and bounderies.

So although I have gained the 3 I have learned a ton about myself :)

Today even though it is a FREE for ALL day, I had nuts for breakfast and I split a burrito dinner with Loretta (co-worker). I am stuffed and feel good.