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!!!!!