Load Day 1.5/2

Weight: 172.8
Measurements:
Jami:
Hips - 44.75", Waist - 29.5", Bust - 36.75", Thighs - 26"
I am not expecting a change in my bust since they aren't real, but put it in there anyway.
Justin:
Hips - 42.5", Waist - 44", Chest - 46.5", Thighs - 35"

So I realized that I am reporting on two days at once starting tomorrow, thus the blog is named as it is. Yesterday was a lot of fun, eating all kinds of stuff. I was a bit disappointed that my company party was canceled due to the weather, but the lasagna I made was incredible! First time and I didn't break any noodles. :) I also had everything I wanted, including tons of Hershey Hugs, a no-bake cheesecake that will be gone by tonight, conversation hearts, cookies, french toast, eggs, and tapioca pudding. With everything that I read, it all said that most first-timers' biggest mistake is not gorging enough. I may be stubborn, but I did not hold back on the gorging. Of course, since Justin didn't read everything I did he has been hesitant and still counting calories, but I managed to stuff him to the point of nausea both last night and so far today. We've eaten almost the entire 9X13 lasagna, the rest of the cheesecake and Hugs, crescent rolls, and tuna steaks covered in butter (cooking right now).

Now I did want to explain some logic as to why we started the gorge days on Saturday. Cat, you can attest to this, it is hard as crap to feed your kids yummy food and not even taste it! So, instead of torturing myself all weekend while possibly being hungry, we started on the weekend. That, and my holiday party was scheduled for yesterday and I didn't want to be that person who didn't eat anything at the party. Too much negative attention. Speaking of the the holiday party, it got moved to February 19th or 20th. And it just so happens that that is the weekend I will be moving into phase three. I'll get to just look like a picky eater and still get to enjoy the Way overpriced food. :) Plus, I'll be 20 pounds thinner; non-believers, lick my a**!

Tomorrow is the first day of the reduced calories part, and I have a couple question thats you HCG veterans may be able to answer for me. One: Can I microwave my pre-cooked 100 grams of meat for lunch tomorrow? We are steaming everything tonight and packing our lunches this week and I know the book is very against microwaving things. I don't really want to eat my meat cold, but I will if necessary. I am not worried about the veggies, I made it a point to plan veggies to eat raw while we are at work and the ones we can cook at night. Two: can I really use Stevia as much as I want? It makes the tea that much better... And three: Can I get some clarification on the acceptable amount of exercise allowed? The book encouraged weight lifting and strength training, but doesn't specifically ban cardio. Justin has been exercising religiously and wants to continue to do so. I told him to do what he could without making himself sick. I also want to do at least a little exercise myself. Thanks, your wisdom is greatly appreciated!!

Last topic; my strategy for the week. Since my job sucks and I don't have actual work to do, I have several books to keep me distracted. Actually, one is sort of smartass in it's intent. It's called; "How to tame your opinionated tongue, especially when you are right." Then I also have Harry Potter #7 and an Office Etiquette book. If I am lucky, the executives will have signed the new office lease and I will start to have some work coordinating furniture and what not soon. But don't get me started on that... Basically, my strategy is to keep myself distracted.

Justin and I will be taking before pictures tonight and will post them if we get brave, most likely at the end.

Now off to get the kids out of the tub.