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HCG Diet Round 10,000… Well Not Really

Shannon — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:02:00 +0000

Wednesday: Well, it feels like the 10,000 time. I feel like I am going to totally not make it. But I plan to stay strong, that is why it is total confession time. Yes, I gained like 20 pounds from my lowest weight loss back in June. Yep, 20 whole pounds, I like to say 15 pounds, because I was at the lowest weight for only like one day! Anyways, I am squeezing into my size 28 jeans I bought in the Spring, and it is about jean weather time. So bye bye 20 pounds, and yes I am on day 3 of low calorie of the HCG diet. YUCK.. I am eating a bit different this time around. I am just seeing if these new foods will work on the diet. I am really liking Chobani yogurt. Have you tried it?

I was totally going to quit this diet, Friday night. ( I cheated a bit) But, I am going to continue this journey one last time and hope to never ever never do it again! Luckily I am having some allergy issues, sore throat and feel pretty blah. So today (Saturday) has been a pretty easy day to diet. I have been drinking quite a bit of Yerba Matte Tea, nice and Hot.

Sunday, well I survived Saturday, lost about 1 pound. We will see how I do the rest of today, should not be to bad, as my allergies are kickin’ and food just doesn’t taste well.
So, wish me luck… you all are my accountability partners. And my plan after these 26 days..(only 20 days left) I am hitting Weight Watchers for the rest of my life! But had to go with the HCG way, because I want to lose weight fast…. and must take vitamins to ensure no more hair loss.

Update on HCG Weightloss Journey

Shannon — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 02:35:00 +0000

Have you been wondering how I am doing? I need to tell ya, the last round I did when hubby did the diet with me, well I ended up gaining 10 pounds during the maintenance phase, you know why? Well because I was a rule breaker, and ate carbs, ice cream, m&m’s and more junk then good for you healthy foods. So.. beware follow phase 3 correctly, like if you gain more then 2 pounds do a “steak day” or no carbs, to get back down to your lowest weight after phase 2. So guess what I had to do, go back on the stinkin’ diet again. Started last week on Monday, back down to 151 pounds which is only 2 pounds away from my phase 2 ending weight from the last round I did. So, you know what I am going to do now when I go on phase 3… yes, follow the rules. Stay away from carbs. I do not want to do this diet again, and would like to maintain a healthy 135. So, I confess to you all so you all can succeed and are in the know of what can happen during this diet!

Oh, and how did my super husband do? Yep, great. He lost 12 pounds on his maintenance phase and continues to maintain his weight and lose a bit as well.

Are you confused about what I am talkin’ about? Read more in my diet journal section. I have links to past posts for ya!

HCG Diet Update: Phase 2… Almost complete!

Shannon — Wed, 12 May 2010 20:18:00 +0000

Here it goes, last day of Phase 2 VLCD, so far I have survived not cheating since Saturday Nights Flop at the Ball Park, ate Hideaway Pizza.. Bad Bad girl, and had a Cocktail, and then gained 2 pounds! OMG.. this diet is totally tricky, however since that night, I have stuck to it, and have lost about 4 pounds since the weeked, for a total weight loss since November 28, 2010… OF 49.5 pounds! So I just say 50 pounds…LOL. I weighted this morning at 148.6 pounds, lowest I have weighted in YEARS! Even when I was on my weight loss kick back in 2003 before my Papa died I think I was around 160 ish.

Oh, and today, I took son to McDonalds and did not eat one of his french fries! Gosh, it was hard…
but I did it. Because “Nothing tastes as good as Thin Feels” have no idea who said this. Really the phrase is a bit annoying but it has helped some!

So, I am so close to my goal weight. Was 145 pounds, now I think I am going for 135 pounds. For now, I will try to take on the Maintance phase which is really basically no carbs or sugars. So, anyways we will see how that goes!

Remember weight loss is a process, and is not easy. If you are struggling right now, I have been there. One thing this diet has done for me, is help me realize I do have self control, and I feel a since of accomplishment. Thanks Beth for introducing me to this diet, you have been an inspiration and I feel like I have the old me back!

I am sure I will continue to weight around 148 to 149 tomorrow and hope to maintain about a 150 during maintance phase.

Picture above is me, taken today by my 4 yo son! I don’t have many pic’s of myself but thought I would share.

HCG Diet Update: Still Going only a few days left!

Shannon — Sat, 08 May 2010 19:36:00 +0000

Well, I have yet to do this diet thing as well as I did back in December. Strange, I know… the best month to eat is in the Month of December, Parties, Baking, and Christmas time. But instead of gaining, I lost 26 pounds. Then fast forward to now…. I have lost count of the days. But I think I am on day 24, so would only have 2 days of VLCD left. But I am going to go on until Tuesday or Wednesday. That is the plan atleast. I weighted in at 151.2 this morning, and would REALLY like to be under 150 be the end of this round!

The most exciting thing was the other night, at Mom’s Night Out, at Penn Square Mall, I went shopping at The Buckle and bought a size 29 Jeans! OMG… I could not believe it. So total motivation on keep on going. It is nice to be almost at my goal weight now, before bathing suit season gets here, and might be going to the pool more often this summer! Anyways, that is my big BRAG!

HCG Diet Confession Time

Shannon — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:22:00 +0000

Well, I have to admit I am a cheater. Had a party at the house on Saturday night, and cheated, then tonight I had a glass of wine! Oh my Oh my. So needless to say, today I weighted in at 154.8, and I hope to weight atleast the same tomorrow. Can’t really plan on a big loss as the glass of wine probably detoured the weight loss. Hubby on the other hand has super will power and is doing great! Losing average a pound a day. I just really need to focus, as I technically only have 5 and 1/2 days left. Surely I can hang on and survive! This is my 3rd round of the diet, and I have yet to do as well as the first round and that round was during December! I have done much better on the planning of what to eat, and I am enjoying turkey burgers with mustard. I had no idea they would be so good. I mixed in a little of Braggs Amino Liquid. Really pretty good stuff, found at Health food stores. So, that is my confession. I hope I have not disappointed you. All I know it is super hard work, especially when you have children!

I guess you all need to hold me accountable. Wish me luck. As I am not going to be a slimmer 145 after this round as I hoped!

HCG Diet Update: Day 13 and counting…

Shannon — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:05:00 +0000

Going strong, but the diet is getting a bit tiresome, but we are hangin’ in there. I do have to say, I am proud of all my new found will power, as I have a house full of yummy delicious, unhealthy foods. Like Oreo Cakesters I got Free when you Buy Oreos (Crest Deal) and making dinner for the “brothers” that is what Braddock calls his siblings. Like I made my yummy mexican cassarole, the boys love to eat with chips and tortillas! Oh, it is so good. I did not even have a taste.

I have filled my days with planting, cleaning and laundry! Trying to avoid thoughts of cookies and ice cream.

I do have to say, I have done very well with the planning on this diet round! My dad made smoked salmon and it was fabulous, so I ate that for a few days for lunch. (not on my protocol, but is on his, he is going through a dr. and his list of foods is slight different) My friend came over and we made a few recipes, which helped. Losing 10 pounds in 10 days has been pretty motivating as well. I am counting the weight I was on my first VLCD which was almost 3 pounds higher then my weight before the load days!

Yesterday, I weighted in at 156 and then today at 155.2. This definately inspired me to continue my cookie free days. I have a feelin’ this weekend might be doomsville… Wedding on Friday night, and family party at my house on Saturday night! At this rate, I could be at my goal weight of 145 pounds before I end this diet on May 11. I have approximate 11 more days to go, not that I am counting down the days or anything!

HCG Diet Recipe: Mongolian Beef and Cabbage

Shannon — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:02:00 +0000

Here is a recipe that both my hubby and I enjoyed. It is really easy, just mixing the marinade is a bit time consuming, I made another batch of marinades all at once to be able to use for a quick and easy meal in the future!

Mongolian Beef and Cabbage

Ingredients Include:

100 grams sliced beef ( I used Sirloin, cut in strips)

Cabbage Strips

½ cup beef broth or water

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons orange juice (optional)(I did not use)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons Bragg’s liquid aminos (bought at The Health Food Store, in Edmond)

2 cloves garlic crushed and minced

1 tablespoon green onions chopped (I am not mixing onions with my veggies, so I did not use)

¼ teaspoon chili powder or to taste

Salt and Pepper to taste and Stevia to taste

Directions:

Combine spices into liquid ingredients. In frying pan or wok, stir fry on
high heat to combine flavors and cook beef and cabbage. Add additional
water if necessary to keep dish from burning. Add additional orange slices
for added sweetness if desired. (I did not)

Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable)

Recipe from HCG Gourmet Cookbook
You can read about my HCG Journey in my Journal Entries

HCG Update: My Journey Continues

Shannon — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:22:00 +0000

Written By Shannon, April 22, 2010

Yesterday, I went to the store, and bought all sorts of spices for Tomato Basil Soup HCG style. Well, it was not as yummy as Inspirations Tea Rooms, because we can add no cream, but it was not to bad.

I will be having it for lunch again today.

Here is my total weight loss this round is 7 pounds, since Monday! WOW.. I did weight extra then normal on Monday, due to my eatting festival over the weekend.

Over night I lost only .8 pounds, but I am getting closet to my goal weight everyday. My goal weight for this round is to be 145. My real goal weight would be 135. I am only 23 pounds away from that number. You know weight loss should be taken in small steps at a time, if I would have said that to be my goal back in November, I would have had such a long way to go. So, I have taken it in small strides. My next step, is to be out of the 150’s, and when you go to the doctor’s office, they don’t have to move that taggle on the scale to the 150 mark!

Good luck to you all who are struggling with weight issues, you can do it too. Have great success, as I have. One thing though, you have to be ready to make the commitment!

Written By Shannon April 23, 2010

Today, I weighted only .2 pounds less then yesterday. I guess that is to be okay, because I have lost over 7 pounds in 5 days. So I will not complain. I am feeling a bit cranky and edgy today, but I kept myself very busy, and got a brief break from my little one, and went to the mall. He hung out with his Aunt Ang, and Uncle Kenny. Played with their dog Yosi, and had tons of fun at Nanas house visiting them all!

HCG Diet Journey Has Begun

Shannon — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:42:00 +0000

Diet Journey, are you ready for an update? Here is my latest and greatest. So on technically days 1 and 2 ( Saturday and Sunday) Days I can eat anything and everything, which believe me , I did! Because from experience I know this diet is not smooth sailing and is tricky, and hard. That is why I decided to drag hubby on this adventure with me, we can help eachother succeed. So, all that eating on those “Load” days, made me gain 2.4 pounds or so! Here is what I have encountered in my eating so far.

Day 3 Start VLCD:
Morning weight in 165.4lbs (lowest weight last week was 162.8lbs)

Lunch:
Hard Boiled Egg
Strawberries

Dinner:
Filet (3.5 oz)
4 pc Asparagus
Lot of Tea and water

Day 4 VLCD:
Morning weight (162 lbs)lost 3.4 pounds!

Coffee w/ 1 tablespoon of milk and Truvia

Lunch:
Chicken (3.5 oz) grilled the night before (I am planning this time!)
Apple
Cucumbers in vinegar

Dinner:
Filet (3.5 oz)
Letuce w/ balsalmic vinegar (wishbone dressing spritz)
Strawberries

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My hubby lost 4 pounds from yesterday to today. We will see how he does tomorrow.

HCG Diet Round 3

Shannon — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:50:00 +0000

I am back talking about diets… the HCG diet that is. So far, my dad has done the diet, lost 41 pounds, my sister has lost over 30 pounds and so has her hubby. This time around my hubby is going to join me. Our first load days will be Saturday and Sunday, and hitting the hard core diet with VLCD (very low calorie diet) on Monday.

Here is an update if you all have been following the diet. I weighted in at 162.8 this morning, so basically have maintained my ending weight within 2.8 pounds. If you recall from previous post, I bombed do to poor planning last round, and cut the diet short by about 10 days! (VLCD lasts 24 days) I totally thought I would have gained back all my weight loss for that round, but luckily I did not. So, that is a huge relief! Read more about the diet etc.. through my HCG diet Journal Pages.

Very excited to document my weight loss journey once again, this time should be interesting, as my husband and I are pretty competitive, so there will be no quitting early.
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