Weight: 150.8
Is it possible that tomorrow I could break into the 140's? Yes it is! I am not going to question why I am not craving anything nor having a hard time sticking to the protocol, I am just going to keep doing it. :) As a matter of fact, I have really been enjoying my steak, boiled shrimp, cute little salads and veggies. With this round working so well it is just about time to take measurements again. The only side effect; when it's that TOM I am a bit more irritable, but that isn't HCG related and is actually more mild than normal because I don't have nasty food hormones compounding everything. I would also like to mention that I had a crown put on two weeks ago and since starting the HCG haven't had any pain with it at all, not even temperature sensitivity. Again, this stuff is awesome!
Proud Justin moment: He REALLY likes his job! It is one of the best feelings in the world to enjoy what you do. And he is super lucky, it took me three years to find that sort of job, not 3 months out of college. In fact, I think he likes it so much he might simply be on call at the watch store soon. Man would that be great! Evenings and weekends with our whole family? Dream come true. :)
Quote of the day from yesterday: "Yes ma'am, that $11.00 charge is for your free trial membership."
R2 Total Weight lost: 11.2
To Date: 22.0
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
R2P2 Day 9 - Down 1.0
Weight: 151.8
Phew, back on "track" as they say. And lucky for me, I bought a bridesmaids dress on gorge day one, so I have those measurements to compare to soon. :) The last couple of days were a little uncomfortable too, I think the stomach flu my kids had planted itself in my intestines too. Thankfully no throwing up, but the other end was not fun either... Oh, and I was sad that I missed my grapefruit last night. :(
Tonight is mixing night again. I was so good, I got every last drop out of my current vial to make for an even 200cc's this morning. The bad news: looks like I will either have several days of HCG left over or will be on Phase two for a little longer than I wanted. Maybe I will stay on since Saturday April 10th we are going to the Sofitel in D.C. for what promises to be an incredible evening filled with amazing food and drinks. That's a good plan.
In other news, we are now seriously hunting for a new babysitter again. Zar is super nice, the kids love her, but she doesn't feel the need to communicate with me and it could jeopardize my new lovely career as well as Justin's. For example, last Thursday she told us that we couldn't bring the kids in on Friday because JJ had thrown up all day. Now I don't have a problem not bringing them in when they are sick, but it is an issue when I find out at 6pm the night before. How are we supposed to make work arrangements if we are already off work when you tell us? Heck, if she had called during the day I could have gotten them early, got them better, and not have been scrambling at work on Friday. Then she did it again last night! "JJ cry all day, no nap, eat a lot, you take him to doctor please. No come back if no medicine." Are you kidding me?!? How am I supposed to make arrangements at night for the next day without looking like an unreliable mom? Call me during the day! Then I can take my work home. Not to mention, Urgent Care co pays are twice what regular doctor's visits are. Needless to say, I am unsatisfied and looking elsewhere. Wish me luck!
On to payroll, everyone enjoy the rainy days before the sun comes out this week. :)
Weight lost R2: 10.2
To date: 21.0
Phew, back on "track" as they say. And lucky for me, I bought a bridesmaids dress on gorge day one, so I have those measurements to compare to soon. :) The last couple of days were a little uncomfortable too, I think the stomach flu my kids had planted itself in my intestines too. Thankfully no throwing up, but the other end was not fun either... Oh, and I was sad that I missed my grapefruit last night. :(
Tonight is mixing night again. I was so good, I got every last drop out of my current vial to make for an even 200cc's this morning. The bad news: looks like I will either have several days of HCG left over or will be on Phase two for a little longer than I wanted. Maybe I will stay on since Saturday April 10th we are going to the Sofitel in D.C. for what promises to be an incredible evening filled with amazing food and drinks. That's a good plan.
In other news, we are now seriously hunting for a new babysitter again. Zar is super nice, the kids love her, but she doesn't feel the need to communicate with me and it could jeopardize my new lovely career as well as Justin's. For example, last Thursday she told us that we couldn't bring the kids in on Friday because JJ had thrown up all day. Now I don't have a problem not bringing them in when they are sick, but it is an issue when I find out at 6pm the night before. How are we supposed to make work arrangements if we are already off work when you tell us? Heck, if she had called during the day I could have gotten them early, got them better, and not have been scrambling at work on Friday. Then she did it again last night! "JJ cry all day, no nap, eat a lot, you take him to doctor please. No come back if no medicine." Are you kidding me?!? How am I supposed to make arrangements at night for the next day without looking like an unreliable mom? Call me during the day! Then I can take my work home. Not to mention, Urgent Care co pays are twice what regular doctor's visits are. Needless to say, I am unsatisfied and looking elsewhere. Wish me luck!
On to payroll, everyone enjoy the rainy days before the sun comes out this week. :)
Weight lost R2: 10.2
To date: 21.0
Monday, March 29, 2010
R2P2 Day 8 - Flat
As much as I can find reasons that this is unexpected it still sucks. Why is it a bit expected? One, I didn't sleep much last night as my belly was a bit tumultuous all night. Two, it fits my pattern from round one of small losses until tomorrow. And three, I can still have another day of a small loss and still be on the pound a day average, so I am not behind by any means.
Less than two weeks to go too. :)
Weight: 152.8
Less than two weeks to go too. :)
Weight: 152.8
Sunday, March 28, 2010
R2P2 Day 7 - Down .2
Weight: 152.8
Sculpting day I guess, boo. :( Although this fits with my pattern from round one; a week of good losses then a slow down for a couple days. This time though, I hope it doesn't last a couple days. No cheating has occurred but a couple accidents did tick me off. One: I accidentally dumped half a packet of Emergen-C into my cup before realizing it. It has sugar in it, bad bad bad. Two: Justin slow cooked a turkey night before last and I had to de-bone it. While doing so, I ate a tiny piece without even thinking about it. Three: I made steak for dinner and cooked it in butter then forgot to make sure it was super lean. Unfortunately it is the fat that tastes the best, but I did make sure not to swallow the fat once I realized what it was. Gross but true.
Yay! I just tried on my smallest pants from college (the lucky ones ;) ) and they FIT! No muffin top or anything. Holy moly! Maybe my boobs weigh more than I thought they did. If those pants fit I can't be far from college proportions. Woot woot! Of course, I have only been on round two for a week, so I still have two weeks to go.
More updates later, time to shop. :)
R2 Weight loss: 9.2
Sculpting day I guess, boo. :( Although this fits with my pattern from round one; a week of good losses then a slow down for a couple days. This time though, I hope it doesn't last a couple days. No cheating has occurred but a couple accidents did tick me off. One: I accidentally dumped half a packet of Emergen-C into my cup before realizing it. It has sugar in it, bad bad bad. Two: Justin slow cooked a turkey night before last and I had to de-bone it. While doing so, I ate a tiny piece without even thinking about it. Three: I made steak for dinner and cooked it in butter then forgot to make sure it was super lean. Unfortunately it is the fat that tastes the best, but I did make sure not to swallow the fat once I realized what it was. Gross but true.
Yay! I just tried on my smallest pants from college (the lucky ones ;) ) and they FIT! No muffin top or anything. Holy moly! Maybe my boobs weigh more than I thought they did. If those pants fit I can't be far from college proportions. Woot woot! Of course, I have only been on round two for a week, so I still have two weeks to go.
More updates later, time to shop. :)
R2 Weight loss: 9.2
Saturday, March 27, 2010
R2P2 Day 6 - Down 1.4
Weight: 153.0
As expected, a good night's sleep, no throwing up kids, and lots of water before bed did the trick. Tomorrow should be big too, at least I rationalized that since 1.4 and .4 do not equal 2 and my minimum goal is a pound a day. Actually, my real goal is 22 pounds in 22 days. The funny thing is that my high school reunion is really motivating me, though I am pretty sure I won't be going.
I am also super proud of myself because so far I haven't even tasted anything not on the protocol. During round one I would taste food and spit it out, but not this time. And I will say that yesterday was harder than the rest of the week because I was home with the kids and feeding them all my favorite snacks. To battle that this weekend, I have a long list of things to do, including visiting Cat tomorrow. :) By the way Cat, if I forget to mention it any other way, I many need a mixing needle from you. I used my last one for my first vial, then managed to drop it on my toe. The scab is still present... Either way, needles only have a one use shelf life.
You all know my blog wouldn't be complete without a message of revelation, so here is today's: I think all seven pounds I put on in Phase three were all residing in my colon. Super gross, but deucing this week was definitely different than the last time I was on Phase 2. As a matter of fact, Justin is pretty sure that is where is 5 pounds is residing as well. Here comes the colonics, yay!
On a side note, everyone reading this should definitely get their hands on a Chelsea Handler book. I'm reading "My Horizontal Life; A Collection Of One Night Stands" right now and it is hilarious!! She is a phenomenal writer.
Weight Lost Round 2: 9.0
To Date with HCG: 19.4
As expected, a good night's sleep, no throwing up kids, and lots of water before bed did the trick. Tomorrow should be big too, at least I rationalized that since 1.4 and .4 do not equal 2 and my minimum goal is a pound a day. Actually, my real goal is 22 pounds in 22 days. The funny thing is that my high school reunion is really motivating me, though I am pretty sure I won't be going.
I am also super proud of myself because so far I haven't even tasted anything not on the protocol. During round one I would taste food and spit it out, but not this time. And I will say that yesterday was harder than the rest of the week because I was home with the kids and feeding them all my favorite snacks. To battle that this weekend, I have a long list of things to do, including visiting Cat tomorrow. :) By the way Cat, if I forget to mention it any other way, I many need a mixing needle from you. I used my last one for my first vial, then managed to drop it on my toe. The scab is still present... Either way, needles only have a one use shelf life.
You all know my blog wouldn't be complete without a message of revelation, so here is today's: I think all seven pounds I put on in Phase three were all residing in my colon. Super gross, but deucing this week was definitely different than the last time I was on Phase 2. As a matter of fact, Justin is pretty sure that is where is 5 pounds is residing as well. Here comes the colonics, yay!
On a side note, everyone reading this should definitely get their hands on a Chelsea Handler book. I'm reading "My Horizontal Life; A Collection Of One Night Stands" right now and it is hilarious!! She is a phenomenal writer.
Weight Lost Round 2: 9.0
To Date with HCG: 19.4
Friday, March 26, 2010
R2P2 Day 5 - Down .4
Weight: 154.4
No surprise there, my babies were up every hour on the hour to throw up last night. I didn't get any sleep and also did not drink as much water before bed (worried about ingesting kiddie germs). It was actually a struggle to drive to work safely this morning, but thankfully our office coffee is STRONG. I'm jazzed for now. But wishing I had some XS.
I am still super happy about how well this works, especially in the first two weeks. Still have not had the urge to cheat either! Urges to eat yummy food, but Justin helped that by making his amazing chili that fits the protocol. He's such a great husband!
Random story: Since my drive home is long enough to have long conversations, I do. Last night I called a bookgirl friend of mine, Lauren, and found out the she is working in the same building as me!!! It's such a small world; I've been working here for four weeks and this is her first week, and we couldn't live farther apart while working in the same building. There are no coincidences!
And Pam, you are not alone! I just started 5 days ago, so we'll be on this together for at least a week.
Alright, off to accruals and more playing Money Investigator. Happy Rainy Friday All!
Total weight lost R2: 7.6
To date: 18.4
No surprise there, my babies were up every hour on the hour to throw up last night. I didn't get any sleep and also did not drink as much water before bed (worried about ingesting kiddie germs). It was actually a struggle to drive to work safely this morning, but thankfully our office coffee is STRONG. I'm jazzed for now. But wishing I had some XS.
I am still super happy about how well this works, especially in the first two weeks. Still have not had the urge to cheat either! Urges to eat yummy food, but Justin helped that by making his amazing chili that fits the protocol. He's such a great husband!
Random story: Since my drive home is long enough to have long conversations, I do. Last night I called a bookgirl friend of mine, Lauren, and found out the she is working in the same building as me!!! It's such a small world; I've been working here for four weeks and this is her first week, and we couldn't live farther apart while working in the same building. There are no coincidences!
And Pam, you are not alone! I just started 5 days ago, so we'll be on this together for at least a week.
Alright, off to accruals and more playing Money Investigator. Happy Rainy Friday All!
Total weight lost R2: 7.6
To date: 18.4
Thursday, March 25, 2010
R2P2 Day 4 - Down 1.4
When I look back at my weight loss from the first round, I am already 'ahead of schedule' on this round. And, coincidentally, only four days in and I am already at my lowest attained weight since I got married (more like since October 2008). Man, this stuff is cool!
So I have a theory that this protocol is more meant for people who do not love to exercise, like myself. Of course I always feels good as soon as I am done, but the whole time I feel awful, just willing the time to go by as fast as possible. But with HCG, I can do NOTHING and lose pure fat. It is so much easier for me to limit what I eat and not exercise than to try to make myself exercise. Now Justin is exactly the opposite; he would rather eat freely and work it off. For those people, a couple weeks on the HCG followed by intense exercise seems to be working better. Life is so fun when you find out that it really does take all kinds to make the world go round. :)
My biggest problem right now: I need to by smaller (and of course longer) pants for work. Cheers to Another shopping trip soon!
Weight: 154.8
So I have a theory that this protocol is more meant for people who do not love to exercise, like myself. Of course I always feels good as soon as I am done, but the whole time I feel awful, just willing the time to go by as fast as possible. But with HCG, I can do NOTHING and lose pure fat. It is so much easier for me to limit what I eat and not exercise than to try to make myself exercise. Now Justin is exactly the opposite; he would rather eat freely and work it off. For those people, a couple weeks on the HCG followed by intense exercise seems to be working better. Life is so fun when you find out that it really does take all kinds to make the world go round. :)
My biggest problem right now: I need to by smaller (and of course longer) pants for work. Cheers to Another shopping trip soon!
Weight: 154.8
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
R2P2 Day 3 - Down 2lbs
Weight: 156.2
Ah, the miracle of the first couple days. :) I've had tons of temptations, but still no real urges to stray from the protocol. Drinking lots of water and tea at night really help too. Oh, and eating grapefruit that isn't over-ripe is nice.
Justin is looking awesome now too! The P90X on Monday is still shaping as of today. He hasn't lost any weight, but there is no need when his muscles are bulging so much. Keep it up, honey!
No other significant news, just working and loving it. Happy Wednesday!
Ah, the miracle of the first couple days. :) I've had tons of temptations, but still no real urges to stray from the protocol. Drinking lots of water and tea at night really help too. Oh, and eating grapefruit that isn't over-ripe is nice.
Justin is looking awesome now too! The P90X on Monday is still shaping as of today. He hasn't lost any weight, but there is no need when his muscles are bulging so much. Keep it up, honey!
No other significant news, just working and loving it. Happy Wednesday!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
R2P2 Day 2 - Down 4lbs!!
Weight: 158.2
That first day drop is always so wonderful to see! Four pounds, yay! And that ultimate feeling of knowing I am not going to cheat is still there and still encouraging me. I was telling Justin this morning that I can handle feeling hungry in the morning a lot better than I can handle it at night, so I adjusted my eating schedule around that. In the morning I drink TONS of coffee/tea/water, then my apple at 10am, lunch at 2pm, and dinner at 7pm. That way I only have the minimum 3.5 hours of being awake after my last meal. In the middle of the day I get swamped and have a harder time drinking the right fluids, so I load up again in the evenings. And I still shout, "God bless Stevia!" Any sort of sweet craving that I could have is easily managed by a nice hot, sweet tea.
So Justin started P90X yesterday, and it kicked his butt. Matter of fact, his muscles were really pretty last night, possibly swollen from the workout, but pretty no less. I am crossing my fingers that it gives him the results he wants since it takes so long for the HCG to get here.
And Cat, I miss your daily blogs. I know you are busy with school, but I miss those few minutes of Cat musings. Pam is starting round 2 next week, and I am excited to see how well it goes for her. :) You girls are a great support group.
Merry Tuesday!
That first day drop is always so wonderful to see! Four pounds, yay! And that ultimate feeling of knowing I am not going to cheat is still there and still encouraging me. I was telling Justin this morning that I can handle feeling hungry in the morning a lot better than I can handle it at night, so I adjusted my eating schedule around that. In the morning I drink TONS of coffee/tea/water, then my apple at 10am, lunch at 2pm, and dinner at 7pm. That way I only have the minimum 3.5 hours of being awake after my last meal. In the middle of the day I get swamped and have a harder time drinking the right fluids, so I load up again in the evenings. And I still shout, "God bless Stevia!" Any sort of sweet craving that I could have is easily managed by a nice hot, sweet tea.
So Justin started P90X yesterday, and it kicked his butt. Matter of fact, his muscles were really pretty last night, possibly swollen from the workout, but pretty no less. I am crossing my fingers that it gives him the results he wants since it takes so long for the HCG to get here.
And Cat, I miss your daily blogs. I know you are busy with school, but I miss those few minutes of Cat musings. Pam is starting round 2 next week, and I am excited to see how well it goes for her. :) You girls are a great support group.
Merry Tuesday!
Monday, March 22, 2010
R2P2 - Day 1 VLCD
Weight: 162.4
I did not feel well most of yesterday and didn't gorge like I could have because of it. I did eat lots of chocolate, but I think that contributed to the ill feelings. Plus it was really hot in our apartment even with the windows open. Either way, I only gained a total of .4 pounds over the two gorge days. Here's hoping that doesn't slow my weight loss the first couple days as we all know those are the big drop days.
I have had a very interesting feeling this time around: I just know I am not going to cheat this time. So far I am not even feeling any craving to cheat. And of course, the first couple days of the VLCD are marked with hunger since you just spent two days stuffing your stomach to the point of stretching. Again, thank goodness I am swamped at work and don't really have time to think about food.
On to invoicing. Happy Monday all!!
I did not feel well most of yesterday and didn't gorge like I could have because of it. I did eat lots of chocolate, but I think that contributed to the ill feelings. Plus it was really hot in our apartment even with the windows open. Either way, I only gained a total of .4 pounds over the two gorge days. Here's hoping that doesn't slow my weight loss the first couple days as we all know those are the big drop days.
I have had a very interesting feeling this time around: I just know I am not going to cheat this time. So far I am not even feeling any craving to cheat. And of course, the first couple days of the VLCD are marked with hunger since you just spent two days stuffing your stomach to the point of stretching. Again, thank goodness I am swamped at work and don't really have time to think about food.
On to invoicing. Happy Monday all!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Gorge Day 2 - Up .2
Hmmm, I do have one explanation for why I only gained .2 since yesterday: I have sort of been gorging for days now, not just yesterday. But I did eat tons of good stuff for gorge day one! Everything mentioned in my previous blog as well as portobello and cheese stuffed ravioli in a cream sauce, tirimisu, and salad and bread sticks from Olive Garden, mint stuffed Oreos all day, and a Cadbury cream egg.
This morning I have already had some swiss cheese slices and peanut butter chocolate ice cream. Next I am making myself some Tapioca pudding. Thank goodness I am busy enough at work to not over eat or be as tempted by food. :)
Tomorrow marks the first day of a perfectly executed Phase 2. Woot woot!
Weight: 162.2
This morning I have already had some swiss cheese slices and peanut butter chocolate ice cream. Next I am making myself some Tapioca pudding. Thank goodness I am busy enough at work to not over eat or be as tempted by food. :)
Tomorrow marks the first day of a perfectly executed Phase 2. Woot woot!
Weight: 162.2
Saturday, March 20, 2010
R2P2 - Gorge Day 1
Morning Weigh In: 162.0
Damn, can't believe I packed back on seven pounds already! Well, I can believe it, I have been eating tons of sugar and fast food lately. Lol, technically I have been gorging for days now, it's just that today will be the first day I get to do it with HCG coursing through my veins. We are about to pack up the kids and go have brunch with several friends at a pancake house, then for dinner we are going to be out with more friends. Sounds like the perfect time to fill up on all that food I will be missing next week. Hopefully I'll get some good candy in this weekend too. :)
Everything else is good, loving the job, and so if Justin. Have a happy weekend all!!
Mid day update: I am feeling a bit sick from all the sugar I've already ingested. French toast, eggs, bacon, coffee, toffee chocolate bar, Cheetos, swiss cheese quesadilla, mint oreos and soy milk. And here is Justin, taking bites of everything I am even though it's not a gorge day for him (oops). Olive Garden for dinner and more chocolate until then. Grossly yummy.
Damn, can't believe I packed back on seven pounds already! Well, I can believe it, I have been eating tons of sugar and fast food lately. Lol, technically I have been gorging for days now, it's just that today will be the first day I get to do it with HCG coursing through my veins. We are about to pack up the kids and go have brunch with several friends at a pancake house, then for dinner we are going to be out with more friends. Sounds like the perfect time to fill up on all that food I will be missing next week. Hopefully I'll get some good candy in this weekend too. :)
Everything else is good, loving the job, and so if Justin. Have a happy weekend all!!
Mid day update: I am feeling a bit sick from all the sugar I've already ingested. French toast, eggs, bacon, coffee, toffee chocolate bar, Cheetos, swiss cheese quesadilla, mint oreos and soy milk. And here is Justin, taking bites of everything I am even though it's not a gorge day for him (oops). Olive Garden for dinner and more chocolate until then. Grossly yummy.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
HCG has arrived!
So guess who wants to order another round of HCG? Justin! He's been exercising and counting calories for three weeks with no real results. He is frustrated, as anyone who does that is. And since we got the post office notice today that my HCG is here, I will be ordering another round for him tomorrow. Rest assured though, I will not be delaying starting my next round in order to wait for Justin's to get here.
How funny is this? I weighed less just now, with my hair soaking wet than I did this morning. I am not sure if it was the monster drop off at the pool or that fact that I haven't eaten since lunch (crown and two fillings at the dentist this afternoon). I just hope that going to bed right now will ensure I am not heavier in the morning.
As everyone else has noticed, steak days lose their effectiveness over time. Knowing that, I too will be more strict with following the protocol exactly in my next round. Leaving it all on the field is the only way to feel confident with any project. And I am really excited for my gorge days, which are scheduled for this weekend. My dear friend Laura Berry is joining us for another celebration dinner on Saturday. Pizza, pasta, and sugar, BEWARE! My mouth is watering already.
Off to bed.
Morning: 159.6
Evening: 159.0
How funny is this? I weighed less just now, with my hair soaking wet than I did this morning. I am not sure if it was the monster drop off at the pool or that fact that I haven't eaten since lunch (crown and two fillings at the dentist this afternoon). I just hope that going to bed right now will ensure I am not heavier in the morning.
As everyone else has noticed, steak days lose their effectiveness over time. Knowing that, I too will be more strict with following the protocol exactly in my next round. Leaving it all on the field is the only way to feel confident with any project. And I am really excited for my gorge days, which are scheduled for this weekend. My dear friend Laura Berry is joining us for another celebration dinner on Saturday. Pizza, pasta, and sugar, BEWARE! My mouth is watering already.
Off to bed.
Morning: 159.6
Evening: 159.0
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Anxiously waiting for more HCG
Jami: 158.0
I think I finally stabilized enough to eat candy in the morning and not see significant gains the next day. This is three pounds above my last injection weight, but I try not to worry about things unless I get near 160. I wonder if it was all the house work I did last night that helped. Or it could just be that I am super happy with my new career and those happy feelings are making me energized. Scratch that, the Daylight savings crap negates it all...
Arg! The kids are staying up way too late because their little bodies don't know that the time changed. Everything is great when your kids are on a schedule, but it sucks when that schedule is changed (and for no reason!). It's still not even warm/dry enough to take the kids outside and wear them out. Boo.
Justin starts training today. :) He looked extra handsome in his suit this morning! His weight loss has staggered since he started working out, but his muscles are taking on a whole new level of definition. Yum yum, he is looking good!
Ooops, time to work. Love you all!
Lany, call me today at 3 your time if you can, want to catch up on how you and your mom are doing. :)
I think I finally stabilized enough to eat candy in the morning and not see significant gains the next day. This is three pounds above my last injection weight, but I try not to worry about things unless I get near 160. I wonder if it was all the house work I did last night that helped. Or it could just be that I am super happy with my new career and those happy feelings are making me energized. Scratch that, the Daylight savings crap negates it all...
Arg! The kids are staying up way too late because their little bodies don't know that the time changed. Everything is great when your kids are on a schedule, but it sucks when that schedule is changed (and for no reason!). It's still not even warm/dry enough to take the kids outside and wear them out. Boo.
Justin starts training today. :) He looked extra handsome in his suit this morning! His weight loss has staggered since he started working out, but his muscles are taking on a whole new level of definition. Yum yum, he is looking good!
Ooops, time to work. Love you all!
Lany, call me today at 3 your time if you can, want to catch up on how you and your mom are doing. :)
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Steak day again, I must like it...
Yay! Justin got the job he wanted!! Woot woot! HE really deserves this and we are both thrilled. He is now a Research Analyst for a small 7 person firm in Alexandria. It's work he can do, loved in school, and they loved his sales background. He's going to rock it! Justin and I got to celebrate his new career last night with a fantastic sushi dinner! Probably the best sushi dinner we have ever had. Totally worth it.
So today is supposed to be a steak day, but I already ate some candy and cereal. I'm being good now, so not too much damage was done. Of course I have a major headache to deal with. And normally I would battle it with comfort food... But alas, I am going bridesmaid dress shopping tomorrow and need to be thin and not bloated tomorrow. Let me tell you, I don't like that it takes so long for those dresses to come in! Three months! Most women's bodies can change a lot in that amount of time. Especially one who is dieting with such a successful tool. Good thing the dress has a corset back.
I do want everyone to know that eating crap food in Phase 3 (and probably anytime) does not feel good. I am more tired than I was on the HCG and more irritable. It could be that I finally have a job that is mentally invigorating, but I really do think it is mostly due to crap food. Lesson noted, but I am still not willing to give up candy. I guess I will just have to be moderate with it and do the HCG as an annual maintenance ritual.
Jami: 161.0
Justin: New job euphoria :)
So today is supposed to be a steak day, but I already ate some candy and cereal. I'm being good now, so not too much damage was done. Of course I have a major headache to deal with. And normally I would battle it with comfort food... But alas, I am going bridesmaid dress shopping tomorrow and need to be thin and not bloated tomorrow. Let me tell you, I don't like that it takes so long for those dresses to come in! Three months! Most women's bodies can change a lot in that amount of time. Especially one who is dieting with such a successful tool. Good thing the dress has a corset back.
I do want everyone to know that eating crap food in Phase 3 (and probably anytime) does not feel good. I am more tired than I was on the HCG and more irritable. It could be that I finally have a job that is mentally invigorating, but I really do think it is mostly due to crap food. Lesson noted, but I am still not willing to give up candy. I guess I will just have to be moderate with it and do the HCG as an annual maintenance ritual.
Jami: 161.0
Justin: New job euphoria :)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Day umpty-um - Steak day again
Ah yes, eat stupid, steak day to fix it. Honestly, I am just trying to maintain being under 160 until my next batch of HCG arrives. And I know that we all have areas of this protocol that we know we will do better in the next round, mine is perfecting phase 3. So for now, I am still under 160, but too close to eat like crap today, so it's another steak day.
So really good things are happening for Justin!!! He has his third interview this morning with Promar International. I really think it is just formality that he is meeting the fourth and final partner (who was out of town last week). My reasoning? They asked for Justin's references yesterday as well as told him last week that the final candidate would know early this week where they stood. So, he is going in this morning and will hopefully have a job offer by the end of the week. Of course, Justin is super smart, so he also has another interview lined up for Thursday morning with another company. This job would be more exciting for Justin, more in line with what he really wants to do in life, but the pay doesn't thrill us. So Promar pays better but isn't as exciting. Hopefully that will be a decision for Justin this week or next. :)
Also good Justin news: He did an apple day on Monday to rid his body of water, then ate really well and worked out yesterday, and VOILA! Back down to his lowest weight achieved on the HCG protocol. 192.8. He is visibly thinner this morning too. What a great way to start the day when you have a promising interview to go to. Yay!
My new career, which I am no longer referring to as a job, is still so great!! I get to do contract administration and tracking, financial tracking, and invoicing, all skills I learned at Flatirons but get to perfect with QSI. One thing that is really funny, everyone keeps asking me how bad the commute is. It isn't bad at all! 33.2 miles takes me 35-37 minutes. My gas mileage is significantly better already. It's all beltway (interstate for all you non-east coasters) travel, hardly any traffic, and breezing by the inner loop people all stuck in their traffic. There are two slow downs just before the bridge and at the exit before mine, but it's hardly ever a complete stop. So lovely. And God bless this nice weather we are finally getting! My body likes its vitamin D.
Off to work!
Jami: 159.4
Justin: 192.8
So really good things are happening for Justin!!! He has his third interview this morning with Promar International. I really think it is just formality that he is meeting the fourth and final partner (who was out of town last week). My reasoning? They asked for Justin's references yesterday as well as told him last week that the final candidate would know early this week where they stood. So, he is going in this morning and will hopefully have a job offer by the end of the week. Of course, Justin is super smart, so he also has another interview lined up for Thursday morning with another company. This job would be more exciting for Justin, more in line with what he really wants to do in life, but the pay doesn't thrill us. So Promar pays better but isn't as exciting. Hopefully that will be a decision for Justin this week or next. :)
Also good Justin news: He did an apple day on Monday to rid his body of water, then ate really well and worked out yesterday, and VOILA! Back down to his lowest weight achieved on the HCG protocol. 192.8. He is visibly thinner this morning too. What a great way to start the day when you have a promising interview to go to. Yay!
My new career, which I am no longer referring to as a job, is still so great!! I get to do contract administration and tracking, financial tracking, and invoicing, all skills I learned at Flatirons but get to perfect with QSI. One thing that is really funny, everyone keeps asking me how bad the commute is. It isn't bad at all! 33.2 miles takes me 35-37 minutes. My gas mileage is significantly better already. It's all beltway (interstate for all you non-east coasters) travel, hardly any traffic, and breezing by the inner loop people all stuck in their traffic. There are two slow downs just before the bridge and at the exit before mine, but it's hardly ever a complete stop. So lovely. And God bless this nice weather we are finally getting! My body likes its vitamin D.
Off to work!
Jami: 159.4
Justin: 192.8
Monday, March 8, 2010
P3 Day 11
Nothing really exciting to report. The fix it steak day still works. :) So I ate a bunch of crap today. Tomorrow might be hard, I have a meeting downtown that may take all afternoon, after which I am sure we will be eating out. I'll just have to make sure it only protein.
So Justin did an apple day today. He remembered that Creatine, which he has been taking since he started working out again, makes your body retain water for rebuilding purposes. The apple day has already done at least part of its job; Justin weighs less tonight than he did this morning before he worked out. We are hoping it does the rest of its magic over night.
Also exciting, Justin has yet another interview with the same company on Wednesday. This is the small think tank firm he would love to work for. It almost seems like a formality that he has to go in for a third interview, but the fourth partner was out of town last week. Everyone cross your fingers that he gets this one (because the others ones, while also good, don't pay as well or are part time).
Cat, you may feel like things are slow, but you are right, you are still ahead of the curve. Expect one pound drops and you won't feel as disappointed when you do. That is the average. :) And try not to stress this week while finishing up your projects! Stress kills!
Love you all!
So Justin did an apple day today. He remembered that Creatine, which he has been taking since he started working out again, makes your body retain water for rebuilding purposes. The apple day has already done at least part of its job; Justin weighs less tonight than he did this morning before he worked out. We are hoping it does the rest of its magic over night.
Also exciting, Justin has yet another interview with the same company on Wednesday. This is the small think tank firm he would love to work for. It almost seems like a formality that he has to go in for a third interview, but the fourth partner was out of town last week. Everyone cross your fingers that he gets this one (because the others ones, while also good, don't pay as well or are part time).
Cat, you may feel like things are slow, but you are right, you are still ahead of the curve. Expect one pound drops and you won't feel as disappointed when you do. That is the average. :) And try not to stress this week while finishing up your projects! Stress kills!
Love you all!
P3 Day 10
Steak day again. :) I am actually really loving the do what I want, fix it with a steak day routine.
Justin has been going super strong with working out yet he is STILL gaining over a pound a day. We both think he may be retaining water where his muscles are being beaten up. Makes sense to me! But I know it is really frustrating for him to eat well below his daily calorie needs and workout like crazy yet be gaining weight. That is exactly how I felt right before my first round with the HCG. Huh, that must be why I am doing it again!
Taking the kids to the park.
Jami: 158.6
Justin: 197.0
Justin has been going super strong with working out yet he is STILL gaining over a pound a day. We both think he may be retaining water where his muscles are being beaten up. Makes sense to me! But I know it is really frustrating for him to eat well below his daily calorie needs and workout like crazy yet be gaining weight. That is exactly how I felt right before my first round with the HCG. Huh, that must be why I am doing it again!
Taking the kids to the park.
Jami: 158.6
Justin: 197.0
Saturday, March 6, 2010
P3 Day 9
Should have been another steak day, but Justin was home with us all day, so I'll just do it tomorrow. Yes, I know that is strongly advised against in the book, but a healthy relationship with my husband is highly recommended. Plus, my trend seems to be steak day, f*** up day, steak day to fix it, f*** up day, steak day to fix it. Sounds like I let myself be bad because I know it'll only take a day to fix it. In the long run, it's not a fix at all, I do realize that. Honestly, I am just waiting for my next batch of HCG to come in so I can do Phase 2 again, and much more strictly this time. And I am sure Phase 3 will be done more effectively as well. :) Especially since I am still flipping back and forth between wanting and not wanting to go to my High school reunion. I finally have a job I am proud of and very shortly will have a body to match.
Seriously, Justin has been a workout machine lately! His muscles are popping out all over the place. And we did his measurements again yesterday morning. He's lost a total of 7 inches from his belly, 4.5 from his chest, 3 from his hips and 3 from each thigh. His clothes look so big on him. As a matter of fact, we got him some new pants today, and he is down to a size smaller than when I met him! Woot woot!
And tonight Justin made mustard chicken over braised cabbage. It sounds nasty, but man is it delicious! The recipe came from the email Cat sent me, which I distributed to all who follow this. Now we did go to Red Lobster for lunch, and none of that was on the list of approved food, but like I said above, I'll fix it tomorrow.
Justin on the job front: He now gets 2-3 hits a week. He had three interviews last week and a couple phone screens that should turn into interviews as well. We are keeping our fingers crossed that something turns into a full time job off soon. Go Justin!
And as I am sure lots of you have already heard this week, I Love my new job! The people are hard workers and dually rewarded. It is super exciting to come in when a company is in turmoil and help fix it. It really puts a stamp of ownership on things. I am looking forward to many years of hard work!
And yes, the kids (including Justin) have been sick this weekend. Fevers and runny noses and such. But I think the fresh air, fresh fruits and veggies, and tons of juice with Emergen-C in it will have done the trick by Monday. Of course, tomorrow will be a day of relaxation too. :)
Kudos to Cat for AWESOME results thus far! Keep up the good work!
Jami: 158.0
Justin: 195.4
Seriously, Justin has been a workout machine lately! His muscles are popping out all over the place. And we did his measurements again yesterday morning. He's lost a total of 7 inches from his belly, 4.5 from his chest, 3 from his hips and 3 from each thigh. His clothes look so big on him. As a matter of fact, we got him some new pants today, and he is down to a size smaller than when I met him! Woot woot!
And tonight Justin made mustard chicken over braised cabbage. It sounds nasty, but man is it delicious! The recipe came from the email Cat sent me, which I distributed to all who follow this. Now we did go to Red Lobster for lunch, and none of that was on the list of approved food, but like I said above, I'll fix it tomorrow.
Justin on the job front: He now gets 2-3 hits a week. He had three interviews last week and a couple phone screens that should turn into interviews as well. We are keeping our fingers crossed that something turns into a full time job off soon. Go Justin!
And as I am sure lots of you have already heard this week, I Love my new job! The people are hard workers and dually rewarded. It is super exciting to come in when a company is in turmoil and help fix it. It really puts a stamp of ownership on things. I am looking forward to many years of hard work!
And yes, the kids (including Justin) have been sick this weekend. Fevers and runny noses and such. But I think the fresh air, fresh fruits and veggies, and tons of juice with Emergen-C in it will have done the trick by Monday. Of course, tomorrow will be a day of relaxation too. :)
Kudos to Cat for AWESOME results thus far! Keep up the good work!
Jami: 158.0
Justin: 195.4
Friday, March 5, 2010
P3 Day 8
So the steak day worked again. :) Back down to 156.6. Of course, at work today we had a family style lunch that was ordered from a local Chinese place. Let me tell you, the Hot and Sour soup was terrible! So were the fried wantons (which I got for the kids!). The steamed vegetable dumplings were pretty good though. My new company does this once a month, so I am hoping I can find some better stuff to eat each month. And I am certainly not going to try the "Italian" food served by the Chinese place.
And Justin had an interesting experience. He weighed himself After we ate the steaks and again two hours later (no deucing in between) and somehow he weighed less! So that means he was questioning me ALL night. "How is that possible? That steak (it was actually two pretty big steaks) weighed at least a pound after we cooked them. How on earth could he eat over a pound of meat and two hours later weigh less?!?! Who knows, but he ended up losing a pound overnight as well. Oh the unknown science of the HCG diet and stabilization period.
Hopefully my eating today doesn't make me have to have another steak day, but I wouldn't be surprised. I was super late picking the kids up yesterday due to bad traffic for Justin and the sitter was pretty upset. To make it up to her (for cheap of course) I made her some cookies. I only ate about 5 I think, including the dough. So weird though, when I get a lot of sugar in my belly it makes me really sick! I never used to lose my food, but lately any excessive amounts of sugar can make me toss my cookies, literally. And Cat, you can appreciate how crappy that is! All things in moderation, huh?
Now to take care of three sick babies...
Jami: 156.6
Justin: 194.0
And Justin had an interesting experience. He weighed himself After we ate the steaks and again two hours later (no deucing in between) and somehow he weighed less! So that means he was questioning me ALL night. "How is that possible? That steak (it was actually two pretty big steaks) weighed at least a pound after we cooked them. How on earth could he eat over a pound of meat and two hours later weigh less?!?! Who knows, but he ended up losing a pound overnight as well. Oh the unknown science of the HCG diet and stabilization period.
Hopefully my eating today doesn't make me have to have another steak day, but I wouldn't be surprised. I was super late picking the kids up yesterday due to bad traffic for Justin and the sitter was pretty upset. To make it up to her (for cheap of course) I made her some cookies. I only ate about 5 I think, including the dough. So weird though, when I get a lot of sugar in my belly it makes me really sick! I never used to lose my food, but lately any excessive amounts of sugar can make me toss my cookies, literally. And Cat, you can appreciate how crappy that is! All things in moderation, huh?
Now to take care of three sick babies...
Jami: 156.6
Justin: 194.0
Thursday, March 4, 2010
P3 Day 7 - another steak day...
Another steak day already. I noticed that all my latest posts have been about steak days too. What does that mean? I am a yo-yo and not stabilizing correctly. So yesterday I could eat what I wanted except no sugar, starches or chemicals. And what did I eat? Sugars, starches and chemicals. Dumb dumb dumb. But oh well, I will be super busy today and Justin is cooking steak again tonight. So yummy!
Now Justin's biggest frustration is that he has been working out and taking in fewer calories than he is burning, but he is still creeping up on the scale. There isn't any logic that I know of that explains this either. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Good luck on your test today, Cat! You're gonna rock it!
Jami: 159.2
Justin: 195.2
Now Justin's biggest frustration is that he has been working out and taking in fewer calories than he is burning, but he is still creeping up on the scale. There isn't any logic that I know of that explains this either. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Good luck on your test today, Cat! You're gonna rock it!
Jami: 159.2
Justin: 195.2
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
P3 Day 6 - Steak days work!
Just as Pam discovered, Steak days work! I am back down to 156.8 and Justin is down to 194.0. So great! And steak days are hard for us, thank goodness they work so well! And we are really not sure how they work. We both weighed about five pounds more the night before. SO how does cramming the world's biggest, most buttery steak into your belly at night, and not deucing make you lose weight? Who knows, so maybe we aren't supposed to ponder it. :)
Since I felt very depraved yesterday I sort of went overboard today. I drank a couple hot chocolates at work, ate a hershey bar for breakfast and had a couple cookies after dinner. Maybe I'll have another steak day tomorrow. Good thing I have so much work to do I won't notice. Either way, I need to be able to eat on Friday; it's a company holiday and they order Chinese for the entire office. It's been so long since I had Chinese...mmmm....
So Justin had a really good day today! He had a second interview with a little think tank place that he would do very well with AND got called for another interview today for another great position. We are keeping our fingers crossed that one of these turns into something soon. Thankfully both positions seem to need filling sooner rather than later, let's hope by this time next week he'll have an offer or two in hand.
How is my job going you ask; INCREDIBLE! There really is a ton of work, and lots of the things I did at Flatirons are going to be really helpful here. God Bless Mr. Gatewood for seeing potential and investing in that instead of solid, previously attained skills. I am going to rock this company!
Alright, time for a bath. Night Ya'll!!
Jami: 156.8
Justin: 194.0
Since I felt very depraved yesterday I sort of went overboard today. I drank a couple hot chocolates at work, ate a hershey bar for breakfast and had a couple cookies after dinner. Maybe I'll have another steak day tomorrow. Good thing I have so much work to do I won't notice. Either way, I need to be able to eat on Friday; it's a company holiday and they order Chinese for the entire office. It's been so long since I had Chinese...mmmm....
So Justin had a really good day today! He had a second interview with a little think tank place that he would do very well with AND got called for another interview today for another great position. We are keeping our fingers crossed that one of these turns into something soon. Thankfully both positions seem to need filling sooner rather than later, let's hope by this time next week he'll have an offer or two in hand.
How is my job going you ask; INCREDIBLE! There really is a ton of work, and lots of the things I did at Flatirons are going to be really helpful here. God Bless Mr. Gatewood for seeing potential and investing in that instead of solid, previously attained skills. I am going to rock this company!
Alright, time for a bath. Night Ya'll!!
Jami: 156.8
Justin: 194.0
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
P3 Day 5 - Another Steak Day
Ah, the sweet creep up on the scale has pushed us to another steak day, well, another for me and Justin's first. I didn't think it wise to attempt a steak day on my first day, but today is as good as any and I am still 2.8 up from my final injection weight. Justin is only up 2.2, but really wants to maintain his hot new physique. Obviously he is doing much better with the discipline than I am! The worst part for him is all the crap they have to eat at his work; stay away from the cake! Thankfully my new job hasn't been a hoard of sweets piling up in the kitchen yet. However, I suspect a monthly birthday bash will be happening since I signed 3 birthday cards today.
I am thankful for the steak day for three reasons: One, I know it works and I will be down significantly tomorrow. Two, yesterday my belly was so tumbly and wreaking havoc on my calm office demeanor that I am glad to have fewer issues with it today. Try spitting out nothing but tea you naughty butthole! I am still crampy and bloated from that TOM, but it's something I can handle. :) God bless having so much work to do you don't have time to worry (as I sit here and write my blog...)! And three, Justin makes the world's most incredible steaks ever! Yummy yummy yummy!
So I have another friend joining the "I am doing the HCG diet" ranks. He ordered his drops yesterday so they should be here about the same time as my next HCG batch arrives. I am trying to get him to start a blog and track his progress as well. And he is super motivated because he is getting married in September. :)
Lol, at my new job, I have already been able to identify someone who doesn't like me, go figure. She is a really nice lady, looks incredible for her age (she's 47 and I thought she was 27), but has an attitude not to contend with. She has been cordial to me, but I have not missed her looking me up and down both days with a look of disgust on her face. No worries, I dressed more demurely today hoping she never thinks I am in competition with her. She really has the boss' ear so I want her to feel respected. It's a good learning experience, she will like me, I am determined. :)
Other than that and the trots yesterday, work is AMAZING! My wonderful husband has flawlessly taken care of the kids each morning, safely delivering them to the sitter before going to work himself. My colleague is super nice and a hard worker, my boss is compassionate and hearty, and the other ladies in the office are very nice as well. I was busy all day, ate lunch at my desk, and left in time to pick the kids up at 5:45. I have not told the sitter I got a new job yet, she would want a raise herself, even though she got a 150% raise over Christmas when I didn't get this job until this week. And she can't tell me she needs more money when she hired an assistant.
Alright, off to learn some more.
Jami: 157.8
Justin: 195.0
I am thankful for the steak day for three reasons: One, I know it works and I will be down significantly tomorrow. Two, yesterday my belly was so tumbly and wreaking havoc on my calm office demeanor that I am glad to have fewer issues with it today. Try spitting out nothing but tea you naughty butthole! I am still crampy and bloated from that TOM, but it's something I can handle. :) God bless having so much work to do you don't have time to worry (as I sit here and write my blog...)! And three, Justin makes the world's most incredible steaks ever! Yummy yummy yummy!
So I have another friend joining the "I am doing the HCG diet" ranks. He ordered his drops yesterday so they should be here about the same time as my next HCG batch arrives. I am trying to get him to start a blog and track his progress as well. And he is super motivated because he is getting married in September. :)
Lol, at my new job, I have already been able to identify someone who doesn't like me, go figure. She is a really nice lady, looks incredible for her age (she's 47 and I thought she was 27), but has an attitude not to contend with. She has been cordial to me, but I have not missed her looking me up and down both days with a look of disgust on her face. No worries, I dressed more demurely today hoping she never thinks I am in competition with her. She really has the boss' ear so I want her to feel respected. It's a good learning experience, she will like me, I am determined. :)
Other than that and the trots yesterday, work is AMAZING! My wonderful husband has flawlessly taken care of the kids each morning, safely delivering them to the sitter before going to work himself. My colleague is super nice and a hard worker, my boss is compassionate and hearty, and the other ladies in the office are very nice as well. I was busy all day, ate lunch at my desk, and left in time to pick the kids up at 5:45. I have not told the sitter I got a new job yet, she would want a raise herself, even though she got a 150% raise over Christmas when I didn't get this job until this week. And she can't tell me she needs more money when she hired an assistant.
Alright, off to learn some more.
Jami: 157.8
Justin: 195.0
Monday, March 1, 2010
P3 Day 4
WOW! The steak day really worked! I am back down to 158 this morning. Now the question is, was it the food from INOX, the steak day or some virus that gave me 'tender' stomach all day? And it wasn't nerves of a first day.
Justin is almost above two pounds, but I am so proud! The incredible dinner we had at INOX didn't do him in like it did me. Dang men and their great metabolisms...
Unlike other people I know, the steak day was really hard for me! I was hungry almost all day and all I could think about was when I got to eat. That is probably because I was at home all day feeding the kids. That is what normal dieting feels like; hungry and grumpy all day. I'm sure if I had to do one while working I would be fine though. Just a few awkward moments when I explain why I am skipping lunch. It may happen tomorrow for all I know. I didn't know if I should do a steak day two days in a row, so I opted no, but it I am not down a pound tomorrow I will be on it again.
As for today, I did really well! I had my two apples, chili and a salad for lunch, all kinds of kosher tea and coffee, noodle-free lasagna (actually, I fed the noodles to the kids) and a grapefruit for dinner. And more tea, love me some vanilla tea!
So my first day of work was AWESOME! Worked so hard we forgot about lunch until after one, did payroll all day, learned their systems, wrote down some ideas for the future, and in general had a magnificent time. I even got to hang my pictures of my babies. :) This place is going to get my very best and I theirs. What a blessing. Everyone reading this, all I did was write down that I make XXX THIS year and read it out loud daily for a month. I didn't know where or how I was gong to make that money, but I was sure I was going to. Goal setting 101, write it down and read it daily. You are what you think about.
Now time to bathe the kids.
Jami: 158.0
Justin: 194.8
Justin is almost above two pounds, but I am so proud! The incredible dinner we had at INOX didn't do him in like it did me. Dang men and their great metabolisms...
Unlike other people I know, the steak day was really hard for me! I was hungry almost all day and all I could think about was when I got to eat. That is probably because I was at home all day feeding the kids. That is what normal dieting feels like; hungry and grumpy all day. I'm sure if I had to do one while working I would be fine though. Just a few awkward moments when I explain why I am skipping lunch. It may happen tomorrow for all I know. I didn't know if I should do a steak day two days in a row, so I opted no, but it I am not down a pound tomorrow I will be on it again.
As for today, I did really well! I had my two apples, chili and a salad for lunch, all kinds of kosher tea and coffee, noodle-free lasagna (actually, I fed the noodles to the kids) and a grapefruit for dinner. And more tea, love me some vanilla tea!
So my first day of work was AWESOME! Worked so hard we forgot about lunch until after one, did payroll all day, learned their systems, wrote down some ideas for the future, and in general had a magnificent time. I even got to hang my pictures of my babies. :) This place is going to get my very best and I theirs. What a blessing. Everyone reading this, all I did was write down that I make XXX THIS year and read it out loud daily for a month. I didn't know where or how I was gong to make that money, but I was sure I was going to. Goal setting 101, write it down and read it daily. You are what you think about.
Now time to bathe the kids.
Jami: 158.0
Justin: 194.8
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