Victory over the enemy

You may be asking, "What or who is the enemy?" After Tristi's post, we know fat isn't the enemy. So what is? I'll answer that question.

We are! Our bodies are naturally lazy and crave what is not healthy. But why? Because that is part of being human. Ever heard the phrase, "I never said it would be easy, only worth it?" Well, that's my theory. We are meant to over come the desires and cravings of our bodies, to master them. It's not easy.

This week, I can honestly say, I HAVE PREVAILED! And believe me, it was hard. It was that time where I am always hungry, retain water and feel ornery from morning til night. But as I weighed myself this morning, all that sacrifice was worth it. I am down to 155.6. That means, in one week, I lost five pounds.

My old "tight" jeans are actually baggy! Yeah baby! I love this diet. It takes a bit of discipline, but is well worth it. I feel so good.

I also measured myself, which I do once a week and have lost several inches all over. That feels good too. I've learned something in my studies. Your body develops a base weight. It stays there for a variety of reasons, mostly hormonal. It doesn't matter what you do, you will probably not get past it. If you do, you will bounce back. The hcg actually helps you change that hormonally stuck weight and resets your base weight so it won't come back. I LOVE that.

After finishing the hcg diet the first time. I didn't stick to a strick diet like I was supposed to do for the first three weeks after. I went back to my old way of eating. I didn't lose any more (which I was supposed to do if I ate healthier) but I did maintain that ending weight for three months. That means it worked! I started at 175 back then, and ended at 158. This time, I started at 160 and hope to get to about 140-145. Somewhere in there. I also plan on doing better immediately after which is vital to setting your new base weight. So, there it is.

Good to all of you in your endeavors!

Update

Today is my second day on the hcg diet, but officially my fourth. The first two days were load days in which I gained 4 pounds. I think I've explained before that you have to eat as much fat on those first two days as you can.

Anyway, I started out at 160, went to 164 on the load days, then went back to 160 on the first day of actual dieting and today, the fourth day, I weight 158.6. Woo hoo! I am supposed to lose about a pound a day. I love this diet. It's so easy compared to any others I've tried. I'm doing it with one of my dearest friends. We started out at the same weight. Hope I win! he he

So, I'll keep you posted of my progress. I'm only doing a short stint of 23 days this time. I should lose 15 to 20 pounds in that time period. We'll see. Wish me luck.

Hello hello!

For the last four days I've been on a plateau. Each morning I've weighed the same, so what they tell you to do is have an "apple day." You have to eat 6 medium sized apples throughout the day and have a four ounce steak for dinner. It get's you off your plateau, so I'm trying it.

I had my appoint today and my body is carrying a whole liter more of water in my cells then last week! Yeah! Finally! I've been so dehydrated. That sea salt really works! lol I also lost 2 inches around my upper waist and 2 inches around the lower part of my waist, and, an inch on my arms, but I didn't lose anywhere else really. But it's happening, slowly and surely. I wore a skirt to church yesterday that I haven't worn in the last couple of years. I looked so cute up there teaching gospel doctrine! lol

Anyway, off on another week. I sure miss pizza, and pop corn and all the yucky fattening food. Can't wait to have a bit when I'm through with this thing! lol Who knows though, they say after doing this diet completely, your tastes change a bit and those foods just don't taste good to you anymore. Let's hope!

Thanks to you all

Hey guys! It was SO great seeing you all yesterday! I loved every minute and thanks so much for making my day with all your compliments and praise. I really love you guys. I feel so blessed to have found you.

So, get this. I weighed myself before the conference yesterday and I was 163.4. This morning, I weighed 161.3! Woo Hoo! I could NOT believe it. I don't know if it was the stress of not sleeping the night before, or the green tea I'd had that morning, but I was surprised. I don't usually drink green tea. I don't love it, but that was the only thing I'd done differently.

Also, it was much easier sticking to the diet and not cheating with all of you knowing I was on the HCG diet. Normally, at conferences such as these, it's super hard to not cheat. And I'm especially triggered by smell, so let me tell you, it's hard! But your support helped me stay on track there and after. Thank you so much!

I've also decided to try green tea again today to see if it makes a difference in tomorrow's weight. Who knows? Maybe it will. It's VERY unusual to lose two pounds in one day like this, but I'll take it!

Not great news.

Today's report isn't too fabulous but it's my own dang fault. On the HCG diet, you can't cheat or you just won't lose weight.

Well, it was Peach Days this last weekend and then we had a family party on Sunday and, well, you know the rest. I did pretty good most of the time, but how do people have the will power to say NO?

Bry took me to a movie on Friday night and as soon as I walked in the theater, CABAM! the overwhelming smell of popcorn knocked me down and let me just say, I LOVE popcorn. I can't NOT eat popcorn at the movies. We did get it unbuttered and I only had a bit, but it was still cheating.

So, the results are this . . . I lost only 2 lbs (and remember, you lose about a pound a day on this diet) and the place where I lost the most inches was my boobs! ARGGG!

So this week I am vowing to have a will of steel! I bought a George Foreman grill too. It's so dang fast and the food tastes great with it! Hopefully that will help! lol

Anyway, off to a new week!

Woo Hoo!

I just got home from my weekly appointment and let me just say . . . GOOD NEWS! I have lost 5 pounds! And not only that, but 4 inches from my lower belly, 3 inches from upper belly, 1 inch from chest, 1 inch from neck, 1 inch from the arms, 1 inch from the thighs and 1.5 inches from the hips!

The amazing thing was that I thought for sure I'd have to explain why I hadn't done well this week. You see, we went camping for the weekend and hello, who could resisting camping food? You know, things like potato chips, (which I never normally buy) dutch oven and last but not least, s'mores! So I did fudge a bit over the weekend. Then, two mornings ago, the syringe slipped from my hands when I was putting the cap back on. The needle bent all the way down and slid across the dirty camper floor. Needless to say, I missed an injection.

Also, the computer print out said I had more fluid in my cells which was good. I learned an interesting thing today. Did you know you can't over do it with sea salt? That's plain old sea salt, not iodized sea salt. You will not have a heart attack when using it and if anything, your blood pressure will come down. It's the way it's made in the ocean. It's good for you! So, that is what I have been using and I guess it's working. I'm going to throw all my other salt away.

So, all in all. It has been a great week for weight loss. I asked the doctor about claims that this diet isn't safe. He said it's all hype. It's perfectly safe. I tend to agree so far. I have had no negative side affects except for a thinner neck and from all I've researched and studied, it has great, healthy results. (in case any of you out there want to give it a try)

HCG update

I'm leaving to go camping but I thought I should post before I left! Today is my second day of eating only 500 calories. It hasn't been bad really, but by the time it's time to eat, I'm starving. The hCG seems to be working though as I have lost two pounds already but I had gained three on the binge part the first three days.

So, I had broiled steak, asparagus and an apple for dinner. I like the way I'm eating. It feels incredibly good. Normally, eating only 500 cal. would put you into starvation mode but the hCG is burning up to 3500 calories of fat a day. So instead of burning the calories you eat, your fat melts away. That doesn't happen to normal dieters. No wonder I struggled for 14 years!! 1 lb is about 3500 calories so most people will lose about a pound a day.

I also walked on the treadmill for the last two days. On this diet you are only supposed to do moderate exercise so I don't push it. I go about a mile and a half all together, then I stretch and do a bit of yoga. So far, I feel really great.

Anyway, the shots aren't bad but the last two days they have stung a little. Hmm. So, see you all Monday night!! Bye and wish me luck. I'm going to be surrounded by dutch oven dinners, chips and all sorts of other wonderful goodies! Just great! I'll let you know how I did.

3rd day and going strong

I now know why they have you eat and eat and eat the first three days of the hCG diet. It's to make you hate, hate, hate food! I am so sick of eating, I could puke! (And just might!) I think I've gained 2 or 3 pounds. But I'm not sure since I didn't weigh myself. I didn't want to know. They say that's normal, but yuck! I feel terrible in my own body!

Today, I didn't even feel the shot go in when I gave it to myself! How cool is that? It's so easy. I never thought I'd be able to do that part, but, well, I guess I'm fabulous!

Still no negative side affects but I'm sure there will be because you're not supposed to wear any lotions, creams, hair dye, makeup, moisturizer or anything with a fat base that you're body can absorb. I'm going to be a vision of beauty. Ah, who cares? I'm gonna look great in my tight fittin' jeans!

HCG diet update

Morning all! Today I started the HCG diet. It was so interesting because not only did the doctor take my weight and height, but he put these little electrodes on me and hooked me to a computer. It prints a readout of how much of my weight is comprised of two different kids of fat.

It measured the amount of fluid in my cells and takes my body mass index. It was all very interesting. He said for my body type--the way it's made up--that I am dehydrated and need to have more sea salt in my diet. He explained that contrary to what doctors used to believe, salt (sea salt especially) is necessary to pull fluid into your cells. Otherwise, you'll just pee it out.

He also told me that I could safely weigh down to 114 lbs, but that for me, it would be best to weigh between 130-135. My BMI was 26.9 and he said for me, it should be about 22.

He measured my neck, arms, upper belly, lower belly, waist, and thighs. I didn't ask what those measurements were!

Then, I got my first injection with a teeny-tiny needle. He jabbed it in and had me push the liquid in. I hardly felt it. I have to do this every day to myself. He explained that HCG is the same hormone pregnant women make and is harmless, but it will mobilize the fat, beginning to dissolve it.

The diet is very restrictive but my body will begin to dissolve up to 3500 calories of fat each day. I will only be able to eat 500 calories a day in food, but he said the way it works, you are not hungry unless you cheat. The first three days you are supposed to eat A LOT!!! And very high fat foods. This directs the HCG where to go somehow. After the third day, I will start to lose about a pound of stored fat a day and that is from the places where it's "stored." So, supposedly, I won't lose too much from my boobs! Let's hope!

I have found it very hard to eat like I'm supposed to so far. I'm in the habit of eating low fat and only what I really need, so this gorging is going against the grain. Other than that, I feel great. No side affects yet. I'll let you know how it goes giving myself the injections! lol

HCG update! Woo hoo!

Let me first say . . . I LOVE THE NEW LOOK! So cute!

So, I thought I'd let you all know that I am starting the HCG diet tomorrow. I am very excited and nervous but have a very good feeling about it. I also just found out that one of my dear friends has been doing it for the past few months. What a small world. Who'd a thunk it?

Anyway, I know it's a diet that most people have a lot of questions about. I will keep you up to date on a day to day basis, sharing how I feel, and any side affects etc...

Also, I've gotten to know quite a few people who have done this diet with complete success. Everyone seems to think it is the best thing they have done to lose weight.

My turn.