And slowly rolling back down

So this morning I was 288. I will take a downward trend right now. I am not hungry which makes me think my hcg levels are finally where they ought to be. I forgot that it would take a little time for my own levels to come down too.

I have not done well eating enough food today. I am going to have to leave the office soon and get some dinner. I am thinking a tossed green salad minus anything not green and no dressing :)

Oh and I had to share.... I went to a luncheon and ate my apple!!! I am proud,
M

Back in the game

I will be able to start back to the protocol in the morning. I've done fairly well with the calories. I added in some protein and just listened to my body and now that the bleeding has stopped I don't feel like I need to eat more.

I can also tell a difference in my fat and my body mass. It will be interesting to see how the body reacts now that I am back on protocol since I should have some fluid volume to lose...

It feels good to be back... I look forward to getting to a healthy weight :) My weight has been bobbing around 289 while I was going through the "shift" and I am interested in seeing what my weight is over the weekend.

Some setbacks

Well, I can say that this has been an interesting lesson in how changing your life can result in some unstable cycles... I just had my first miscarriage, well I guess technically that is still in process. I started my second round and had trouble with the period that just wouldn't stop and when I stopped my Hcg, it would stop. I restarted my hcg on Sunday and Monday morning, it finally happened. I say finally, because now I know what was going on with my body.

I am relieved because I am not in a place where being a mom is an option and I haven't really talked about it with my family because they don't even probably remember the guy I was dating two months ago that well. I feel blessed because before I even knew I was pregnant it was over. So I didn't have to worry or make any hard decisions. I was able to just live in ignorance. I was unaware partially because I was on birth control that lasts for three months.

I am not sure if I have to wait to start my low calorie days back up... I am listening to my body now and trying to give it what it needs, so yesterday I had more protein than usual. We will have to wait and see how this plays out over the next few weeks.

VLCD - and the direction is still good

Sweet.... 288.8. I like the downward trends... i am getting hungrier in the evening than before i need to figure out what to do with my meals to make that work better. Perhaps I just need to go to bed earlier....

:)

VLCD 3 - Back in business

Ok, so not as low as I would have liked to be but 290.1 is a good chunk lower than 294. So, I woke up down 3.9 pounds from yesterday. I still feel bloated, my body is still trying to have a period, and at least I only work 12 hours today :) I would love some feedback on the whole TOM thing, I don't know if I should stop taking my BC and let TOM come, or if I should stick to the BC and treat it like breakthrough bleeding... I am using HCG from DD.ca this time and it doesn't feel the same as the HCG from NHW... in that I've felt hungry more... I'll wait and see if this changes over the next few days. I'm eating the same food as I was the first go around. So we shall see. Hope all is well with everyone...

Today's Menu:
Coffee, Splenda (2 packets) for breakfast
Blackberries, am snack 9:30
melba toast, no-fat cottage cheese, and mixed salad greens for lunch 1:00pm

Blackberries, melba toast, chicken breast, and mixed salad greens for dinner. 3:40

Round 2 VLCD 2

Argh!!!! Ok so this morning, I weighed myself a couple hours earlier than yesterday... I was up 2.2 pounds to 294.0. I vaguely remember something like this from round 1, and that afterwards I dropped a nice amount. I am however not trying to get frustrated. I could feel the bloating in my belly, so I at least know that it is water...

Today's Menu:
Breakfast: coffee, black with splenda
Morning Snack: A handful of blackberries (10:00 am)
Lunch: A handful Blackberries, 4 slices turkey breast no-fat, 1 cup mixed organic greens (1:00pm)
Dinner: No-Fat chicken broth, 100 grams grilled chicken breast, green onion

I am trying the blackberries because they are on the Native Healing Ways approved fruit list. My calories should total for the day 443.

Glad to be back in the game....

Pack for Round 2

Greetings all... as I approach my 31st birthday, I feel it is the right time to set some resolutions. One of mine is to keep my blog updated despite the intensity of doctoral study! I just finished my two load days and am one day 1 of VLCD. My post load weight was 291.8 this morning. I was maintaining at 283, until I got sick. I think that caused my body to retain some water and my weight was bouncing all over the place. I am curious to see how this round progresses. I feel as though I am starting it with a better mindset. I have been looking forward to starting and feel as though the structure of my schedule should help me stay on track. I've already brought Protein powder to the office in case I forget to pack my lunch. I am also fortunate that there are two grocery stores near campus.

I need to take my measurements latter today... but so far so good, 1 grissimi, salad greens, and 3 0zs of lean meat for lunch :) Now I just need to get in my apple :D