Friday Weight In

I've had a very good week!

I've mostly stayed on plan even when temped with fast food and treats.

Sidenote: I don't know what's gotten into my husband but he and my daughter have been baking cookies and brownies like crazy!  It's 95 degrees and we don't have central AC. STOP BAKING FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! 

Yesterday, I even had a Bier!  And Popcorn!

Starting weight:    209
July 5                 207 (-2 pounds)
Total                  2 Pounds


 Now....don't get too excited.  TOM is due to arrive any second now but I'm hoping the Saffron that I'm taking will make his visit a little less traumatic.  I guess we'll see if this stuff is really all it's hyped up to be.  Stay tuned!

In other news....I just started reading The Omni Diet: , it 's very interesting and I'm loving (and actually understanding) the science behind it.

The Secret To Losing Weight

It's the end of the month report time!!

Before I tell you about our progress for January, I'm going to share one of our secrets for losing 12.6 pounds as a family.  I was just talking to my good friend Barbie about this a few days ago and she's posting about it today too.  Check her out at The Bold Blend.

I went to Target and bought some new plates at the beginning of the year.  Then I realized that we really only needed the salad plate on the left.  It is the prefect size for a meal.  I've experimented with several meals from pasta to chicken and quinoa and the correct serving sizes fit on the salad plate.  And they are only $1.99 at Target! 

Correct serving sizes are the secret to losing weight!

January seemed to go by pretty quickly.  We had a lot going on and it's not slowing down until mid March.  I can't wait for Spring Break so I can relax for a week...oh wait, we're taking a trip. Nevermind.

My family has adapted well to our new eating plan.  The Obama Plan as it's been dubbed is a frequent topic of conversation.  My kids want to know if certain things are healthy and what isn't.  I feel really good that we're teaching them good habits....finally.

I'm so impressed with my little boy.  He's almost 7 but has been wearing husky pants a size or two larger than what he's supposed to be wearing.  He loves Pizza and Ice Cream.  We haven't cut these things out completely....but we've cut them back.  I'm happy to say that he has lost 2.8 pounds this month!  His pants fit so much better and he has been more active at school.

My little girl is already a peanut.  She is tall and thin.  She lost 1.8 pounds this month and now her slim fit pants are falling down. She was already a pretty healthy eater, she loves yogurt and fruit and most veggies.  If anything, we've improved her eating habits.

My dear husband pushed back so hard at first.  I know that he's a smart man and he knew that this plan was better for him.  But I do understand that change is hard and no likes being hungry.  I'm happy to report that he has lost 5 pounds and is now embracing the plan!  He's enjoying the food, although he did mention he'd like me to take a small break from the lime and cilantro.  HA!

I did not lose as much as I'd hoped for.  On January 1st I weight in at 211.6, I then ballooned up to 213 when my in laws were in town but I'm counting January 1st weight as my true weigh in.  As of today, I've lost 3 pounds!  I am proud of the fact that I lost those 3 pounds in a very healthy way and that I'm changing our eating habits for good.

I'm so proud of my family and their commitment to this new plan.  I'm confident that 2013 is going to be our best year yet!

The Obama Plan

I've discussed the reasons for this transformation of my families habits.  The overall goal is to be more healthy.....and live longer.  The bonus is that we all lose weight and look better in our pants!

The real catalyst for this was the re-election of President Obama and the realization that we are stuck with ObamaCare.  This is not a political post and I'm not going to discuss the pros and cons of universal healthcare.

The reality is that things are going to change.  Health care professionals are going to quit, appointments are going to be harder to come by and surgeries will be denied. 

It's already happening.  My uncle Terry in California is 62 year old and waiting to die.  His kidneys are failing and he has been denied surgery.  He has many years left to live but it has been decided that the cost is too high.

We've explained to our children the reasons for the changes in our eating habits.  They know all about ObamaCare and that their Dad is old. (ha ha) They have dubbed our new plan....The Obama Plan!

So funny.




Now...for my weekly weigh in!

Starting weight:  211.6
Todays weight:   209
LOSS:                     2.6 pounds!!

I'm pretty happy with this number considering that I really haven't started exercising yet.  I just started today.

I'm also happy to report that after much pushback from my husband about his reduced portion sizes....he has lost 4 pounds since January 1st and is now fully on board! Funny how that works.....

My children are adjusting remarkably well.  They don't miss the juice, are loving the vegetables but they don't care for the whole wheat organic bread.

Linking up with The Java Mama for The Biggest Loser!

hCG Results with Pictures

Pre-Load                 215.6
Day 1 vlcd               217.4
Week One:              210.6 (-6.8)
Week Two:              205.4 (-5.2)
Week Three:            204.4 (-1)
Final:                        202.6 (-1.8)

Total Released: 14.8 pounds

Whew!  I'm really glad that this is over.  It's really nice to not have to be so careful with what I'm eating but I'm also being very mindful.  Just have to keep on top of this because I love how my clothes are fitting right now.

Look at the difference in my face!

The shorts that I wore for my before and after pictures are really baggy now!  I'm always amazed at how the hCG makes you shrink....all over!  Over all....I lost 9 inches and dropped two sizes!

My observation is that I lost more weight and inches with the injections in 2010 vs. the drops this time.

Cheating is ALWAYS a Bad Idea

R1P2D22

Pre-Load              215.6
Day 1 vlcd            217.4
Week One:           210.6 (-6.8)
Week Two:          205.4 (-5.2)
Today's weight:    204.4 (-1)
Total Released:     13 pounds

I felt like last week was a bust until I took my measurements.  I've lost another half inch everywhere!   I guess it's better than nothing.

So mad at myself for cheating last week.   It takes so many days to get back to where you were.

Cheating is ALWAYS a bad idea.

My in-laws are leaving today so the next 8 days I should be able to finish strong.  Unless.....TOM makes a mess of things.

My clothes are fitting better and I had to get rid of another pair of pants.  I'd love so much to get into my 12's.

I had many people tell me last week that I look amazing and my father in law grabbed my ass.

If that isn't a testimonial,  then I don't know what is!

My ultimate goal is to get under 200 pounds.  I wanted to be WELL UNDER but I'll take 199 for now.

I'm Not Much Fun Since I Stopped Eating

R1P2D15

Pre-Load                  215.6
Day 1 vlcd               217.4
Week One:              210.6
Today's weight:      205.4 (-5.2)
Total Released:      12 pounds

Week One:   6.8 pounds released
Week Two:  5.2 pounds released

I only lost .2 pounds this morning because I cheated.  It was a dumb thing to do but my husband hadn't been home for two nights (he was visiting his parents at his brother's house) so I'd been with my kids non-stop for two days and.....I ate mac and cheese.

Today I feel like POOP!  I don't think I can ever eat mac and cheese again.  It's evil.

The good news is....that on Tuesday when I worked at school all day.  I did NOT cheat.  They had meals for us....sub sandwiches and BBQ with cornbread but I did not eat any of it.  I drank my water and ate when I got home.

GO ME!

So.....I'm considering extending this round past 23 days because I have more hCG than I thought  I would.  I'm not really sure what quantity I purchased.  Must be a 30 day supply?

The problem is....I have a date on August 26th (with my husband and The Book of Mormon) and I really wanted to be in Phase 3 by then.

Also, my husband is really tired of this diet already, and says I'm not much fun since I stopped eating.  Although....he should be thanking me because he's lost almost 10 pounds.  Actually, this pisses me off.

This next week might be tricky....TOM is coming.  Lord help me.

Panic Attack

R1P2D8  (round 1, Phase 2, day 6)


If you want to see my daily weigh ins...click the hCG Again Tab


Pre-Load                 215.6
Day 1 vlcd:              217.4
Todays weight:        210.6  (-1.4)
TOTAL Released:       6.8 pounds


Week One:       6.8 pounds released!


Alright, alright, alright!

I'm very happy with my loss this week.  I'm feeling a little groggy in the head and weak but I looked back on my posts from the last time I did this diet and it appears that it's normal.  Hopefully that will correct itself soon.

I had a full on panic attack yesterday and without caffeine, sugar or alcohol to numb it....I felt the full effect.  It was crazy!  I had a physical reaction to stress and it took hours to go away.  I wondered how it would effect my weight in today.  I know that stress messes me up!