It's been a while! I've been distracted by LIFE! 👀 Thankfully, I've got my journey recorded by photos on Instagram under #alwaysamberdawnfitnesspost. (Be sure to follow me @always_amberdawn and like my facebook page called Extraordinary Wellness to keep up with me and find tips and tricks to being the best at overcoming food.)
Honestly, without the photo journal and established facebook page, it could seem like I went totally under and food took me over. That is only a little bit true for part of the time. lol 😅One truth in this journey is I have now abandoned the HCG lifestyle you see I was on previously. I blogged through it and I know some are still doing it or starting so I want to leave it as a reference.
I began with an excellent line of products from Isagenix a little over a year ago. 💓I'm utilizing the gold lining of several of the superior nutrition items offered throughout my keto journey. My pantry is now fully low carb/high fat (LCHF) ketolicious! I'm going hardcore for 1 year. I want the foods I'm creating to be a lifestyle for my family. And, I'm happy to say that currently my husband and daughter are gobbling up everything. Over the last month, I have made everything from 2 carb tortillas to flax seed crackers and even pumpkin cupcakes with a cream cheese icing. The journey has been a total blast. On this chilly Saturday afternoon in Fort Worth, Texas, I am attempting my first try at a keto bread that is suppose to be fluffy and delicious. It is baking now after rising for the last hour.
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Saturday, November 10, 2018
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
R4 P2 D5-7
Things are going fantastic this round!! I'm loving how much energy I have. Yoga is a must do during this eating plan. Also, I did my first wrap yesterday. I bought bentonite clay and used it with a sauna suit. Lost 6 1/2 inches during this one session. I have enough for 3 more before my summer Cali trip in June. After I finish this round of HCG I'm going to follow it up with a second BFL round. I'm on day 73 of 90 today of this current round. I'm taking a really great vitamin this time and it really helps my hunger. I'm not really too hungry. If I feel hungry at all I eat a couple of strawberries or apples slices. I have found that it helps me to cut up my apple in the morning and keep it in the fridge in case I need a filler during the day. If I don't then I eat it before bed. The Walden Farms products are saving my booty this round. I love them. The hardest thing for me is doing without condiments. These are zero calorie and everything. The marshmallow cream with a little chocolate drizzle on strawberries is like heaven in a bowl. I'm staying between 500-600 calories each day.
Current loss this round is 6 pounds. I'm not counting the 5 pds I was up after 2 days of free eating (gorge days). That just made me feel gross. I don't eat that way ever anymore.
I'm 24 pounds away from my dream goal! Yippee!
Current loss this round is 6 pounds. I'm not counting the 5 pds I was up after 2 days of free eating (gorge days). That just made me feel gross. I don't eat that way ever anymore.
I'm 24 pounds away from my dream goal! Yippee!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
BFL Day 27 of 84 - Hit a Road Bump but Moving On!
This weekend I enjoyed my free day. Hubby and I didn't go crazy and we actually worked out for 2 1/2 hours on Saturday morning. That night we went for Mexican food and enjoyed every minute of it. Sunday we took the kids to Hurricane Harbor. The temptations were almost too much but we both stayed on track. To help curve the anticipated snack desires we had lunch on the way. We had packed our bag full of waters and I put some sliced turkey and cheese sticks in the bag for a snack. I was starving when we left so when we stopped to get the kids Wendy's I ordered a side salad to suffice until I got home. I left chicken cooking in the crockpot with water chestnuts and a mango sauce on top so we could eat it with some baby carrots. I was so glad I thought ahead because being in the sun all day made me too tired to cook.
Monday and Tuesday have been full of cravings for me. I'm staying on track but it is hard. I made the mistake of weighing this morning and was up .6 pounds. That bummed me out BIG TIME! I am doing everything right but the weight isn't budging. This morning I was so tired that I didn't get up for the gym. I almost skipped today but pulled myself out of the rut and had a kick butt workout tonight. I get a pat on the back for going to the gym in 108 degree weather. Actually, I was shocked at how many people were at the gym at 6pm at night. It was motivating! But, I will, I WILL get up in the morning and not put myself through that heat again. I did 20 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill and worked my legs. I'm excited to see major definition. Since I wanted to get the most out of my evening workout I did supersets of the exercises. Tried some new things tonight like V-squats and increased my lunges to using weights while doing them. If only I can get over the weight obsession in my head. Hubby told me today that he thinks I'm looking great and he sees major muscles popping out in my shoulders, legs, and back. I know I expect a lot of myself and need to accept slow and steady will get the longest term results. I was pep talking myself today at the gym that I'm not in a race for anything or with anyone so I need to enjoy the process. I'm gonna work on this as a new mental goal.
I did one little splurge tonight. Today on the radio I heard the DJ say that it is National Ice Cream Sandwich day. All I could think about the rest of the day was having an ice cream sandwich. So, while stopping to pick up a few last minute things for vacation next week I checked the freezer section. I found Almond Dream bars that were 100 calories. After I ate my taco salad tonight I went for a second walk to try to burn a few extra calories before splurging. It isn't like the scale is showing my progress anyway but I'm not going to make this a regular thing. I can't!
Moving On Past My Splurge and Scale Battle,
Amber
Monday and Tuesday have been full of cravings for me. I'm staying on track but it is hard. I made the mistake of weighing this morning and was up .6 pounds. That bummed me out BIG TIME! I am doing everything right but the weight isn't budging. This morning I was so tired that I didn't get up for the gym. I almost skipped today but pulled myself out of the rut and had a kick butt workout tonight. I get a pat on the back for going to the gym in 108 degree weather. Actually, I was shocked at how many people were at the gym at 6pm at night. It was motivating! But, I will, I WILL get up in the morning and not put myself through that heat again. I did 20 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill and worked my legs. I'm excited to see major definition. Since I wanted to get the most out of my evening workout I did supersets of the exercises. Tried some new things tonight like V-squats and increased my lunges to using weights while doing them. If only I can get over the weight obsession in my head. Hubby told me today that he thinks I'm looking great and he sees major muscles popping out in my shoulders, legs, and back. I know I expect a lot of myself and need to accept slow and steady will get the longest term results. I was pep talking myself today at the gym that I'm not in a race for anything or with anyone so I need to enjoy the process. I'm gonna work on this as a new mental goal.
I did one little splurge tonight. Today on the radio I heard the DJ say that it is National Ice Cream Sandwich day. All I could think about the rest of the day was having an ice cream sandwich. So, while stopping to pick up a few last minute things for vacation next week I checked the freezer section. I found Almond Dream bars that were 100 calories. After I ate my taco salad tonight I went for a second walk to try to burn a few extra calories before splurging. It isn't like the scale is showing my progress anyway but I'm not going to make this a regular thing. I can't!
Moving On Past My Splurge and Scale Battle,
Amber
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Body for Life Challenge 7/7/2011 (12 weeks)
That song On the Road Again is going through my head right now. I didn't fully get off the road but I took a downward slide the last few weeks. Knowing that the next 12 weeks are going to be intense and focused on reshaping my body I decided to act as through food was my friend and had no calories.....um, it does and it lied like an enemy. The scale reminded me of that this morning at my weigh-in.
Soooooo, here I go with my hubby in tote and we are facing the next 12 week journey together. The plan is to get up and do 6am workouts. We will train 4 days of weights and 3 days of cardio for the 12 weeks, at least. Our meals will be 6 small meals a day and our goals are set towards winning this challenge. I'm focused on my long-term desire to be a bikini model in my 40's. Since I'm 3 months away from my 37th birthday and since I started this journal on my last one I figure each b-day will be a day of re-evaluation and dedication to my next goal.
~ Current start on my BFL is 28% body fat at 159 pounds. That means that I've gained back 14 pounds from my bottom weight of 145 on my 3rd round of HCG. : (
This battle is torturous but I will win. I WILL WIN!
~ My goal is to be at 140 and 15% body fat. I'm happy to say that I fit into size 5/6 pants and 2/4 skirts. (I started out in tight 12/14's) I'm not going to focus on the scale though because I really want to be fit and whatever the scale says doesn't determine if I am healthy and fit. But, my dream is to drop 19 pds and 13% body fat.
Okai...here goes - 7/7/11 -9/29-11 I'm going to be focused on reshaping myself into a lean, mean, fighting machine!
Soooooo, here I go with my hubby in tote and we are facing the next 12 week journey together. The plan is to get up and do 6am workouts. We will train 4 days of weights and 3 days of cardio for the 12 weeks, at least. Our meals will be 6 small meals a day and our goals are set towards winning this challenge. I'm focused on my long-term desire to be a bikini model in my 40's. Since I'm 3 months away from my 37th birthday and since I started this journal on my last one I figure each b-day will be a day of re-evaluation and dedication to my next goal.
~ Current start on my BFL is 28% body fat at 159 pounds. That means that I've gained back 14 pounds from my bottom weight of 145 on my 3rd round of HCG. : (
This battle is torturous but I will win. I WILL WIN!
~ My goal is to be at 140 and 15% body fat. I'm happy to say that I fit into size 5/6 pants and 2/4 skirts. (I started out in tight 12/14's) I'm not going to focus on the scale though because I really want to be fit and whatever the scale says doesn't determine if I am healthy and fit. But, my dream is to drop 19 pds and 13% body fat.
Okai...here goes - 7/7/11 -9/29-11 I'm going to be focused on reshaping myself into a lean, mean, fighting machine!
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Feb 3rd to June 2011
Yes, I fell off the face of the blog world but no worries, I was still in motion towards Overcoming Food! : ) So much has happened in that amount of time. First of all, I ended up in the hospital with intestinal issues. I believe it is from not eating enough and being regular enough on my second round of HCG. I discovered food allergies to lactose, sugar, and some wheat. But, that didn't stop me. I went back on a 3rd round of HCG for 21 days in April/May. It was rather foolish. Yes, I lost an additional 15 pounds and I also began losing hair....and lots of it! NOT COOL! I also lost muscle. The doc said I was in a state of ketosis. After being told that I looked it up and figured out it meant my body was eating up the muscle and was stressed. I got weight loss greedy. I'm sorry to say that inspite of results I didn't keep that 15 pounds off. It is disappointing but true.
The end of May-June, I went on a trip to Africa. It was life changing. I realized the importance of so many things. One thing we/I take for granted is nutrition!! I have been on a long road so far and am happy to say that I'm a solid 45 pounds lighter than I was in Oct 2010 but now it is time for me to hit my next phase and get fit with muscle. I really saw a lot of muscle loss on HCG. I wasn't at the toned level I was in 2007/2008 when I worked out with a trainer but still has some muscle memory. I think my memory collapsed when I was losing so much weight so quickly. Starting in July, I'm going full force on the Body for Life program again. It is going to be awesome!
The end of May-June, I went on a trip to Africa. It was life changing. I realized the importance of so many things. One thing we/I take for granted is nutrition!! I have been on a long road so far and am happy to say that I'm a solid 45 pounds lighter than I was in Oct 2010 but now it is time for me to hit my next phase and get fit with muscle. I really saw a lot of muscle loss on HCG. I wasn't at the toned level I was in 2007/2008 when I worked out with a trainer but still has some muscle memory. I think my memory collapsed when I was losing so much weight so quickly. Starting in July, I'm going full force on the Body for Life program again. It is going to be awesome!
Friday, January 21, 2011
R2 Day 20-21 - Shrinking Daily
YAY! I'm down 1.6 more pounds over the last two days. Total lost is 17.8 pounds and 9 1/2 inches during Round 2. I checked and was at 19.5 at this point in Round 1 so I'm close to the same. Total with HCG is 34.2 pounds and 27 inches. It is amazing! I'm smaller than I have been in over 20 years. It feels amazing!! I put on single digit slacks yesterday for work. Size 8!! I'm so excited about it! Everything is running smooth. My energy is high and I'm eating right on protocol. I really want to lose 20 more pounds over the last part of this round but am not sure if it is possible. I would have to average a pound a day and have absolutely NO STALLS! I have 19 more days to go. Tonight, I'm going to try out a new Hip Hop aerobics class. Sounds like a fun change. I love the Latin Heat and want to go back to class next week.
For lunch today I had grilled chicken and made a cucumber salad. I am keeping up my water intake of 96 oz every day but it makes me so cold inside...today it is cold here and I'm struggling through my second half of my water intake. Once I get down with the 96 oz of pure water I allow myself to have mineral water with stevia or a fresh squeezed lemonade. It is a game I play with myself to allow myself a treat. HAHA - I'm amazed at my willpower and so thankful for the results!
For lunch today I had grilled chicken and made a cucumber salad. I am keeping up my water intake of 96 oz every day but it makes me so cold inside...today it is cold here and I'm struggling through my second half of my water intake. Once I get down with the 96 oz of pure water I allow myself to have mineral water with stevia or a fresh squeezed lemonade. It is a game I play with myself to allow myself a treat. HAHA - I'm amazed at my willpower and so thankful for the results!
Friday, January 7, 2011
On the Road Again! ~ R2P2D7
I'm feeling fabulous on this round. I completed my two loading days on the 30-31st and started the 500 calories on Jan 1. There are a few things I'm doing different this round. Major difference is that I am taking a supplement that is helping cut down on my hunger and has majorly increased my energy level. I've lost 8 pounds in 7 days. Another big change is that I'm working out this round. I have been doing an intense cycle class at 5:45am on M,W,F and 9:15 on Saturday the last few weeks and have kept it up on the HCG diet. Amazingly, I am sustaining the workout just fine. Doing this second round is much easier than the first round. I know the foods I like the best and am sticking to them. I made several serving of my favorite meal and am eating it often. It seems to help if I cook ahead and freeze ziplock bags of my meals. My favorite meal is meatballs with a tomato marinara. Yummy! I will post the recipe below so you can try it if interested. A pound of ground beef makes around 6 meals.
On the last round I cheated on Phase 3 and didn't stick to it for 21 days. Because of it I didn't stabilize and gained back 7 pounds. Thankfully, that is all off now! My plan this round is to go 40 days and then stick to the 21 days of Phase 3 faithfully! I love this diet!! Can't wait for the results and the bikini I will be able to wear this summer!!
Meatballs -
100 grams ground beef (I use lean grass fed)
grind 1 piece of melba toast or breadstick in food processor
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 tablespoon of italian seasoning
...Mix it all together and make 4-5 small meatballs - bake on 400 for about 15 min.
Marinara - Cut a tomato in half and remove the seeds. Place the two halves down and put it in the oven on broil until the skin peels up and gets black. Remove from oven and remove peeling. Smash the tomato up in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of italian seasoning, garlic and 5 drops of plain stevia. Microwave it for 1 min.
It really is so yummy! It is my favorite to fix next to a shake and bake style chicken where I grind the melba toast, season it and coat my chicken before baking it for 20 min. YUM!
On the last round I cheated on Phase 3 and didn't stick to it for 21 days. Because of it I didn't stabilize and gained back 7 pounds. Thankfully, that is all off now! My plan this round is to go 40 days and then stick to the 21 days of Phase 3 faithfully! I love this diet!! Can't wait for the results and the bikini I will be able to wear this summer!!
Meatballs -
100 grams ground beef (I use lean grass fed)
grind 1 piece of melba toast or breadstick in food processor
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 tablespoon of italian seasoning
...Mix it all together and make 4-5 small meatballs - bake on 400 for about 15 min.
Marinara - Cut a tomato in half and remove the seeds. Place the two halves down and put it in the oven on broil until the skin peels up and gets black. Remove from oven and remove peeling. Smash the tomato up in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of italian seasoning, garlic and 5 drops of plain stevia. Microwave it for 1 min.
It really is so yummy! It is my favorite to fix next to a shake and bake style chicken where I grind the melba toast, season it and coat my chicken before baking it for 20 min. YUM!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
HCG P2 D5 - I CAN Do This!!
I'm super excited! Today has been so much easier. I'm getting use to the empty feeling that I call hunger. Really haven't been consumed with wanting foods that are bad for me at all BECAUSE.....drum roll please....I found some awesome recipes! I was thinking of buying the cookbooks I keep reading about but saw bad reviews on both of the ones I found. I read the reviews and consistantly everyone seems to say that if you search online you can save $20 plus. I did just that and found my first recipes at http://hcgrecipes.blogspot.com. Seasoning can make all the difference!!
I was down another 2.5 pds today. Yay! So even though I had to reset the amount I way in my head because of my stupid scale (sorry mom, I know I'm not suppose to say stupid) ;) I am down a total of 10.5 pounds in 7 days. Really it's 5 on the diet but I lost on gorge, go figure?!
I used my new grill and experimented with tuna steak. It was good. What made it the best was this fabulous tomato soup recipe I tried! http://hcgrecipes.blogspot.com/2007/09/tomato-soup.html - I am going to get some tomatos and make up a bunch and keep in individual containers in the freezer. I need quick and easy for when I'm in a hurry. I really believe making more than one serving will help the consistancy of it. Being my first time it was a little thick but so worth it!
Well, I'm off to make a menu. I do best if I plan ahead. Bill Phillips in Body for Life says if you fail to plan you plan to fail. I LOVE THAT! My problem is all too often I fail to plan. Hopefully I can get some good base menus and keep them to always use on Phase 2 and 3. I will post them when I finish. Here is my menu today - it felt very gourmet. I am tracking my food on livestrong.com/thedailyplate. Today was 440 calories.
Breakfast - water
Lunch - 100g tuna steak & tomato soup with melba toast & green tea with vanilla cream stevia
Snack - Orange Julius - http://hcgrecipes.blogspot.com/2007/09/orange-julius.html
Dinner - 100g Chicken Tenders (see the blog - I'm using melba toast instead of the grissini breadsticks) & Coleslaw & lemonade)
Snack - Strawberry Sorbet (see the blog)
BTW, I have so much energy. I wanted to take a nap but I can't because my body feels energized. It is so awesome to feel so alive with lots of energy again! I love it that my ring fits without a snug feeling because I'm not bloated and my jeans fit great last night. Plus, I haven't had any headaches. Betcha anything, I'm allergic to wheat. It feels good to take care of, ME!
I was down another 2.5 pds today. Yay! So even though I had to reset the amount I way in my head because of my stupid scale (sorry mom, I know I'm not suppose to say stupid) ;) I am down a total of 10.5 pounds in 7 days. Really it's 5 on the diet but I lost on gorge, go figure?!
I used my new grill and experimented with tuna steak. It was good. What made it the best was this fabulous tomato soup recipe I tried! http://hcgrecipes.blogspot.com/2007/09/tomato-soup.html - I am going to get some tomatos and make up a bunch and keep in individual containers in the freezer. I need quick and easy for when I'm in a hurry. I really believe making more than one serving will help the consistancy of it. Being my first time it was a little thick but so worth it!
Well, I'm off to make a menu. I do best if I plan ahead. Bill Phillips in Body for Life says if you fail to plan you plan to fail. I LOVE THAT! My problem is all too often I fail to plan. Hopefully I can get some good base menus and keep them to always use on Phase 2 and 3. I will post them when I finish. Here is my menu today - it felt very gourmet. I am tracking my food on livestrong.com/thedailyplate. Today was 440 calories.
Breakfast - water
Lunch - 100g tuna steak & tomato soup with melba toast & green tea with vanilla cream stevia
Snack - Orange Julius - http://hcgrecipes.blogspot.com/2007/09/orange-julius.html
Dinner - 100g Chicken Tenders (see the blog - I'm using melba toast instead of the grissini breadsticks) & Coleslaw & lemonade)
Snack - Strawberry Sorbet (see the blog)
BTW, I have so much energy. I wanted to take a nap but I can't because my body feels energized. It is so awesome to feel so alive with lots of energy again! I love it that my ring fits without a snug feeling because I'm not bloated and my jeans fit great last night. Plus, I haven't had any headaches. Betcha anything, I'm allergic to wheat. It feels good to take care of, ME!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
HCG - Phase 2 Day 4
Today was almost the end of my journey...It was the hardest for me and I wanted to throw my hands up and say FORGET IT! But, I didn't! Since it was my birthday I inwardly pouted all day because I couldn't have any special treats or birthday cake. Being hungry most of the day didn't help. I kept reminding myself of how it will feel so much better to be half my size by my next birthday. I'm also continually renewing the knowledge that I have to retrain the way my mind thinks of food. I want food to be my fuel and not live for it to only be my fun.
The most difficult part of the day was when my daughter and I went to the movies and I got her popcorn and a dr pepper. I love the extra sweet soda at the theaters and when it is mixed with butter popcorn it is soooo good. Instead, I keep downing my water and tried to ignore the smells. Then tonight I started battling the mental thought of why I can't I at least have the healthy things I love to eat? I seriously argued with myself about putting natural peanut butter or hummus on my celery. Thankfully, the Dr Simmon's argument won.
On a positive note I used my new George Foreman grill tonight for the first time. I made a lemon pepper tilapia that was really good. Water intake is hard but I did drink down 100 oz.
I had a huge letdown on my weight. I went to the chiropractor yesterday and stepped on their scale. It weighted me 15 pds heavier than my home scale. I went out today and bought a new scale and my home scale was wrong all the time. Boo Hoo! I'm readjusting and holding onto what I have lost with a new starting weight now. That was a tough blow I tell ya! Here is what I ate today -
Breakfast - water
Mid morning - apple
Lunch - lettuce, 100 grams ground chicken with an apple vinegar & stevia dressing, peice of melba toast
Dinner - 100 grams Tilapia, 2 celery stalks & lemonade
Bedtime snack - apple dessert (I sang happy birthday to ME while eating it) - apple halved with cinnamon sprinkled, nuked for 2 min.
Well, I'm down 8 pds so for that I'm happy!! I hope tomorrow is easier.
The most difficult part of the day was when my daughter and I went to the movies and I got her popcorn and a dr pepper. I love the extra sweet soda at the theaters and when it is mixed with butter popcorn it is soooo good. Instead, I keep downing my water and tried to ignore the smells. Then tonight I started battling the mental thought of why I can't I at least have the healthy things I love to eat? I seriously argued with myself about putting natural peanut butter or hummus on my celery. Thankfully, the Dr Simmon's argument won.
On a positive note I used my new George Foreman grill tonight for the first time. I made a lemon pepper tilapia that was really good. Water intake is hard but I did drink down 100 oz.
I had a huge letdown on my weight. I went to the chiropractor yesterday and stepped on their scale. It weighted me 15 pds heavier than my home scale. I went out today and bought a new scale and my home scale was wrong all the time. Boo Hoo! I'm readjusting and holding onto what I have lost with a new starting weight now. That was a tough blow I tell ya! Here is what I ate today -
Breakfast - water
Mid morning - apple
Lunch - lettuce, 100 grams ground chicken with an apple vinegar & stevia dressing, peice of melba toast
Dinner - 100 grams Tilapia, 2 celery stalks & lemonade
Bedtime snack - apple dessert (I sang happy birthday to ME while eating it) - apple halved with cinnamon sprinkled, nuked for 2 min.
Well, I'm down 8 pds so for that I'm happy!! I hope tomorrow is easier.
Monday, October 4, 2010
HCG - Phase 2 Day 3
I'm not going to lie to you. I have been hungry. Based upon what I'm reading I must not have splurged enough the first two days. I wanted to break down and eat whatever was easy to grab and fix all day today. You know what I miss? I miss chips, salsa, and cheese dip. I also just want to eat string cheese. I know, I know, in time. A lot of my family and friends and I have been talking about my journey the last few days. Everyone is very intrigued. I am figuring out my long term goals so I can overcome this food thing for good. I do not want to have to go through this again!! I found blogs for two girls who have been successful with the HCG diet. Both have lost a lot of weight. I see they struggle with keeping it off. I am starting to waiver on how good of an idea it is for me to weigh everyday. I see the emotional turmoil they go through because of a gain no matter how small or large. My ultimate goal is to lose the weight, eat healthy and maintain. That is all I want to accomplish through this. I don't want added stress of daily fluctuations.
The injection is becoming routine and isn't bothering me at all. This morning the scale was down 5 pds. I love seeing the numbers decrease. Today, I ate the following:
Green Tea with Stevia for Bkfst
Cabbage and ground chicken for lunch
Apple mid afternoon with a cup of green tea
Steak and 1/2 white onion grilled in a skillet for dinner
140 oz of water - the large container is making all the difference for me.
Tonight, I'm tired and feeling hungry and ready to go to bed. I spend hours researching recipe ideas and reading success stories. Motivation from others results goes a long way! I see this is going to be a long hard road and I hope I see good results soon!
The injection is becoming routine and isn't bothering me at all. This morning the scale was down 5 pds. I love seeing the numbers decrease. Today, I ate the following:
Green Tea with Stevia for Bkfst
Cabbage and ground chicken for lunch
Apple mid afternoon with a cup of green tea
Steak and 1/2 white onion grilled in a skillet for dinner
140 oz of water - the large container is making all the difference for me.
Tonight, I'm tired and feeling hungry and ready to go to bed. I spend hours researching recipe ideas and reading success stories. Motivation from others results goes a long way! I see this is going to be a long hard road and I hope I see good results soon!
HCG Phase 2 Days 1-2 on 500 Calories
10/2/10 - 3rd day - I got up and gave myself the injection in the other leg. I wanted to mix it up a bit. It kinda hurt but not anything big. I learned it is all about where you inject. I weighted and was down 3 pounds, WEIRD?! I didn't think that was suppose to happen. But, yay, I had a little hope. This is the start of my 500 calories day. I was apprehensive because I had to work a wedding in the afternoon. I didn't prepare ahead of time for what I was going to eat so my hubby was nice enough to help me fix a quick lunch. In a skillet I used a little vinegar and grilled 100 grams of shrimp with cabbage and seasoned it with salt, pepper and garlic. It was really good. I grabbed an apple on my way out the door for later. At the wedding I was tempted with all the wonderful smells of the reception food. My mouth watered as I watched the cake get set up and smelled the sweet smell. I kept telling myself it was all going to pay off in the end. I drank a lot of water to cover my stomach growling. I hadn't prepared dinner so I ended up getting a chicken breast from the jerk chicken served and scraped everything off of it. I ate it with plain lettuce on the side. I was so glad to eat something but it was less than appealing in comparision to the yummy potatoes and artichoke dip and cheese I could have been eating. My head began to pound and I didn't feel so good. One of the other coordinators was there and I was glad to leave early from the wedding. I went home, soaked in an epson salt bath and fell into bed.
10/3/10 - 4th day - This morning I was thankful that awful headache was gone. I was starving and couldn't wait to eat something. I did the injection and weighed. I was down a total of 4 pds. I figured it was mostly water weight but the scale going down was a good thing! This morning I started out with a cup of green tea with stevia drops, and an apple. After church I went to sprouts to shop for a few staples for the week. I found a big water bottle that held 48 ounces. I always do better drinking more water the bigger the container. For lunch I had 100 grams of ground chicken grilled with cabbage. Ate my apple mid afternoon with another cup of green tea. I was starving and trying to hold out until dinner because I knew my meals were small. Dinner was 100 grams of steak with garlic and large slices of grilled onions with a piece of melba toast. It was good and I felt full. Right before bed my stomach was rubbling so I found an idea online for dessert. I sliced and apple in half and sprinkled it with cinnamon, nuked it for 2 minutes and whala I had a sudo apple pie flavored dessert. I went to bed feeling happy that I survived a second day of 500 calories and wasn't hungry.
10/3/10 - 4th day - This morning I was thankful that awful headache was gone. I was starving and couldn't wait to eat something. I did the injection and weighed. I was down a total of 4 pds. I figured it was mostly water weight but the scale going down was a good thing! This morning I started out with a cup of green tea with stevia drops, and an apple. After church I went to sprouts to shop for a few staples for the week. I found a big water bottle that held 48 ounces. I always do better drinking more water the bigger the container. For lunch I had 100 grams of ground chicken grilled with cabbage. Ate my apple mid afternoon with another cup of green tea. I was starving and trying to hold out until dinner because I knew my meals were small. Dinner was 100 grams of steak with garlic and large slices of grilled onions with a piece of melba toast. It was good and I felt full. Right before bed my stomach was rubbling so I found an idea online for dessert. I sliced and apple in half and sprinkled it with cinnamon, nuked it for 2 minutes and whala I had a sudo apple pie flavored dessert. I went to bed feeling happy that I survived a second day of 500 calories and wasn't hungry.
HCG Diet - Phase 2 Day 1-2 Gorge Days
After careful thought and consideration I have started the HCG diet. I have a wonderful new doctor who has seen much success with it through his patients and he encouraged me to read about it. I am very skeptical. I know the best way to lose weight and keep it off is balanced calories, exercise and healthy choices. This approach is a little extreme but if it pays off it is going to be worth it.
I decided to do injections of HCG because this way I know it is at its purest form and genuine. I've never given myself a shot or injection of any kind so the mental game was torture until I started doing it. I went and got my prescription and decided I was going to start the very next day. I carefully filled up the syringes with the HCG for 7 days and read over Dr. Simmon's Protocol the night before.
9/30/10 - 1st day - This morning I got up extra early because I had to travel to Oklahoma for the day. I reread how to inject myself and got my syringe. I weighted before I injected so I could remind myself why I was doing it. The entire time I kept saying, "yes it might seem extreme but it if works it is worth it! I figured out where I was going to inject, closed my eyes and darted the needle in my leg. It didn't hurt at all. I was so happy! I could do this if I could overcome my first fear of injecting myself. This is a gorge day per the protocol and so I started out with bisquits and gravy, my favorite pumpkin spice latte with the whip from Starbucks and didn't feel one bit guilty. I figured it is all about to come off soon anyway so why not just go for it on the 2 days I get to splurge. For lunch I had chinese food at a buffet and was starting to feel yucky. I want to lose weight and eating like that wasn't as fun anymore. By the time I got home from Oklahoma I was hungry and decided to go ahead and splurge on taco bueno.
10/1/10 - 2nd day - I got up before waking the kids for school and gave myself my injection. It didn't phase me at all. I weighted again and was down a pound. I didn't understand it but figured I better eat a lot more today. Everything I was reading told me if I didn't pack on enough fatty food I was going to be really hungry the first week of low calories. Today, I ate - 2 jalapeno sausage kolaches, a grande white chocolate mocha with whip, a large bowl of cheesy pasta with breadsticks, and finished it off with 2 large slices of pizza, salad and a chocolate chip cookie. I could barely eat that big dinner and had to force it down. I knew the HCG must be working to stop the hunger.
I felt like my gorge days went well but was afraid I didn't eat enough junk and would be hungry.
I decided to do injections of HCG because this way I know it is at its purest form and genuine. I've never given myself a shot or injection of any kind so the mental game was torture until I started doing it. I went and got my prescription and decided I was going to start the very next day. I carefully filled up the syringes with the HCG for 7 days and read over Dr. Simmon's Protocol the night before.
9/30/10 - 1st day - This morning I got up extra early because I had to travel to Oklahoma for the day. I reread how to inject myself and got my syringe. I weighted before I injected so I could remind myself why I was doing it. The entire time I kept saying, "yes it might seem extreme but it if works it is worth it! I figured out where I was going to inject, closed my eyes and darted the needle in my leg. It didn't hurt at all. I was so happy! I could do this if I could overcome my first fear of injecting myself. This is a gorge day per the protocol and so I started out with bisquits and gravy, my favorite pumpkin spice latte with the whip from Starbucks and didn't feel one bit guilty. I figured it is all about to come off soon anyway so why not just go for it on the 2 days I get to splurge. For lunch I had chinese food at a buffet and was starting to feel yucky. I want to lose weight and eating like that wasn't as fun anymore. By the time I got home from Oklahoma I was hungry and decided to go ahead and splurge on taco bueno.
10/1/10 - 2nd day - I got up before waking the kids for school and gave myself my injection. It didn't phase me at all. I weighted again and was down a pound. I didn't understand it but figured I better eat a lot more today. Everything I was reading told me if I didn't pack on enough fatty food I was going to be really hungry the first week of low calories. Today, I ate - 2 jalapeno sausage kolaches, a grande white chocolate mocha with whip, a large bowl of cheesy pasta with breadsticks, and finished it off with 2 large slices of pizza, salad and a chocolate chip cookie. I could barely eat that big dinner and had to force it down. I knew the HCG must be working to stop the hunger.
I felt like my gorge days went well but was afraid I didn't eat enough junk and would be hungry.
My Forever Battle with Food - HCG Phase 1
Today, I'm 35 and tomorrow I turn 36 which is why I am starting this blog about overcoming my vice - food. I've battled this for way too long. I want to journal my progress towards health and overcoming food over the next year. I am on day 4 of my HCG diet protocol. It feels a little extreme but I know it will be worth it if it pays off. I have been feeling desperate lately to figure out the solution to my food battle. This is my final solution to a lifelong issue.
What is it with food? I'm in a constant never ending battle with what is healthy or unhealthy. I make choices to eat things I know are not good for me. Over the last 35 years of my life I have tried tons of different diet plans, healthy eating changes and say it is all a life style change but I always end up giving up. Everytime I make a little progress and take two steps forward I turn around and take 10 steps back. I have all of this head knowledge but applying it is a whole different story.
I remember being a young girl and as soon as I hit puberty feeling very chunky. My mom was often doing different weight loss plans so I joined her. In my teen years I tried everything from the lose 10 pds in three days diet to following my mom's Weight Watchers diet. I wasn't really fat but I thought I was. I look back now and would love to weigh the average 132 pounds I weighed through those years. I was active as a baton twirler and could eat whatever I wanted with little affect. (ahhh, the teenage years)The summer after graduation I had a car accident. This accident changed my life forever. After months of a recovery from injuries from head to toe I had gained 15 pds. That started my upwards journey on the scale.
In 2006 - 2007 I took my first steps towards changing my eating habits. I started off the year on a Daniel Fast with my church. I loved it so much I researched everything I could about foods from the earth. I felt so great I decided to become vegetarian. I incorporated the organic foods from the earth into a Body for Life program and dropped 40 pds. I went through a divorce and all I focused on was looking "hot" by eating right and fitness. In 2008, my new hubby and I got married. Shortly after I hurt my back and within three months was down with a back surgery. I gave up vegetarianism and downhill went my decent again....my battle with food is never ending and always a fight.
I have so much head knowledge about eating right, exercising and taking care of myself physically, spiritually, and emotionally. It is time to apply it. I want to grow old more healthy than when I was young. I love getting older. Every year I feel like I am so much wiser and for it I am thankful.
Here is how this plan works.
hCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a type of hormone. It is one of the most powerful weight loss supplements. Dr Simmon's created a researched a plan in his clinic that he uses with patients. It's been around since the 50's. My doctor at the Integrated Medical Clinic has had success with patients and I'm going to attempt it.
Phase 1 - prepare, get HCG, read book & decide if you are ready for the willpower required for this diet. It's extreme!
Phase 2 - Take HCG injections for 23 days. First 2 days are gorge days to help store up fat in your liver so you are not as hungry the first week. Limit your diet to 500 calories of the authorized foods. Drink at least 8 - 8oz of water daily.
Phase 3 - 72 hours after your last injection you begin to eat healthy foods and stay within 1200-1500 calories. You can have anything except for starch and sugars in your food. You weigh everyday and if you are within 2 pounds of your last weight on the injections you cut back the next day. Drink at least 8 - 8oz of water daily.
Phase 4 - The rest of your life you eat healthy choices, exercise, drink lots of water and maintain forver! Don't forget to drink at least 8 - 8oz of water daily!
It sounds hard but I'm going to try it. Here goes.....
Thanks for joining me on my journey by reading my blog. Together, we can overcome whatever it is that holds us back by supporting each other through the journey. Let's do this thing!
What is it with food? I'm in a constant never ending battle with what is healthy or unhealthy. I make choices to eat things I know are not good for me. Over the last 35 years of my life I have tried tons of different diet plans, healthy eating changes and say it is all a life style change but I always end up giving up. Everytime I make a little progress and take two steps forward I turn around and take 10 steps back. I have all of this head knowledge but applying it is a whole different story.
I remember being a young girl and as soon as I hit puberty feeling very chunky. My mom was often doing different weight loss plans so I joined her. In my teen years I tried everything from the lose 10 pds in three days diet to following my mom's Weight Watchers diet. I wasn't really fat but I thought I was. I look back now and would love to weigh the average 132 pounds I weighed through those years. I was active as a baton twirler and could eat whatever I wanted with little affect. (ahhh, the teenage years)The summer after graduation I had a car accident. This accident changed my life forever. After months of a recovery from injuries from head to toe I had gained 15 pds. That started my upwards journey on the scale.
In 2006 - 2007 I took my first steps towards changing my eating habits. I started off the year on a Daniel Fast with my church. I loved it so much I researched everything I could about foods from the earth. I felt so great I decided to become vegetarian. I incorporated the organic foods from the earth into a Body for Life program and dropped 40 pds. I went through a divorce and all I focused on was looking "hot" by eating right and fitness. In 2008, my new hubby and I got married. Shortly after I hurt my back and within three months was down with a back surgery. I gave up vegetarianism and downhill went my decent again....my battle with food is never ending and always a fight.
I have so much head knowledge about eating right, exercising and taking care of myself physically, spiritually, and emotionally. It is time to apply it. I want to grow old more healthy than when I was young. I love getting older. Every year I feel like I am so much wiser and for it I am thankful.
Here is how this plan works.
hCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a type of hormone. It is one of the most powerful weight loss supplements. Dr Simmon's created a researched a plan in his clinic that he uses with patients. It's been around since the 50's. My doctor at the Integrated Medical Clinic has had success with patients and I'm going to attempt it.
Phase 1 - prepare, get HCG, read book & decide if you are ready for the willpower required for this diet. It's extreme!
Phase 2 - Take HCG injections for 23 days. First 2 days are gorge days to help store up fat in your liver so you are not as hungry the first week. Limit your diet to 500 calories of the authorized foods. Drink at least 8 - 8oz of water daily.
Phase 3 - 72 hours after your last injection you begin to eat healthy foods and stay within 1200-1500 calories. You can have anything except for starch and sugars in your food. You weigh everyday and if you are within 2 pounds of your last weight on the injections you cut back the next day. Drink at least 8 - 8oz of water daily.
Phase 4 - The rest of your life you eat healthy choices, exercise, drink lots of water and maintain forver! Don't forget to drink at least 8 - 8oz of water daily!
It sounds hard but I'm going to try it. Here goes.....
Thanks for joining me on my journey by reading my blog. Together, we can overcome whatever it is that holds us back by supporting each other through the journey. Let's do this thing!
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