Current Weight: 173.4 lbs
Overnight Change: -1.5 lbs
VLCD: Day 19

I didn't post yesterday because I was legitimately busy at work and because I had gained .8 overnight. I was so disappointed. Check out the daily stat summary on the side bar.

It was my second day of no shot due to TOM and I wasn't very hungry or very thirsty yesterday. I ate my strawberries and my chicken at lunch and then nothing until dinner where I only ate my london broil. I forced liquids to keep the right quantity even though I really didn't want it as much as usual.

I think the chicken broth I used two nights ago to heat up chicken and spinach for dinner had enough salt to make me retain water. No more of that for the duration.

My weekly averages after three weeks are:

Week one: 4.5 lbs net (8.6 including load)
Week two: 6 lbs
Week three: 3.2 lbs (TOM)
Average: 4.6 lbs per week

Not bad so far. I'd like to get the momentum going again. If I do at least as well as last round I will be in the 150's before this is over.

Current Weight: 174.1 lbs
Overnight Change: -1.1 lbs
VLCD: Day 17

Yeah!!!! I've only lost 2 lbs in the last six days, so getting up today to 1.1 lbs down is really nice. No shot today or tomorrow. I'll see how I feel about it on Saturday. I've been taking Sundays off to stave off immunity, but won't this week since I'm doing that now for TOM.

Any weight I lose from here through Feb 21st is gravy. Obviously, I want to maximize and will be disappointed if I don't reach at least the 150's, but it's all good. I feel good and I'm looking better. What more is there?

Current Weight: 175.2 lbs
Overnight Change: -.2 lbs
VLCD: Day 16

I will start TOM today and hopefully will drop the water retention with it. I will take at least the next two days off of the shots.

I'm ready to see some better numbers.

Current Weight: 175.4 lbs
Overnight Change: -.5 lbs
VLCD: Day 15

Even though I am still losing, I consider this to be a stall. I'll wait it out until TOM starts. I'm resisting doing an apple day because it's purely psychological according to Dr. Simeon.

Current Weight: 175.9 lbs
Overnight Change: -.1 lbs
VLCD: Day 14

Hmmm. My inches are really starting to move and I should start TOM by Friday. I'm right in range of a weight I held for a while and my round 1 LIW.

I haven't cheated.

I have to have some patience and wait this out.

Current Weight: 176 lbs
Overnight Change: -.6 lbs
VLCD: Day 13

Meh. It's better than the last couple of days.

I can't really argue with 11.1 lbs net in 14 days, either. And, I'm right around my course 1 last injection weight which could be slowing me a bit.

I didn't get my walk in yesterday and I made sure that I got to the gym today. Let's hope for a good number tomorrow.

Current Weight: 176.6 lbs
Overnight Change: -.4 lbs
VLCD: Day 12

Alright. The buffalo is out. The Sea Bass is out as well. I am throwing the last servings of both away and going back to chicken and beef. I might do some shrimp next week.

I could barely make myself eat the fish for lunch yesterday. This diet is restrictive enough without making yourself eat things you don't want.

Current Weight: 177 lbs
Overnight Change: -.2 lbs
VLCD: Day 11

Oh, well. You can't lose weight like that every day.

I did have a buffalo steak for the first time yesterday. I have two more servings, so we'll see how it goes.

I also had jury duty yesterday and took the bus home after I was dismissed. I got off the bus a little too soon and turned a 1/2 mile walk into a 3/4 or more mile walk up a steep hill in heels. I was sore this morning - legs and chest. So we could have a little water retention here.

I am a worrier by nature and I'm trying to teach myself to relax. Just relax.

Current Weight: 177.2 lbs
Overnight Change: -1.2 lbs
VLCD: Day 10

I'm thrilled with my losses this week. I think the walking, new tea and vinegar are really helping me.

I am finding that I dream and daydream about coffee and other foods still. Maybe it's because this is not new and I know how fun it is to get to the post-HCG phase. I'm not tempted to cheat, but I'm privately more envious and annoyed at people eating things that I am not.

One downer note, I'm losing hair like there is no tomorrow. Thankfully, I have enough hair for a couple of people, but I don't like it.

Current Weight: 178.4 lbs
Overnight Change: -2.4 lbs
VLCD: Day 9

WOW!! I did nothing different or special yesterday. The only change was having a cup of Smooth Move tea right before bed. That definitely worked and my weight this morning is a testament.

I am now back in the 170's and at the top end of the acceptable weight range from course 1 of HCG. Onward and downward.

Current Weight: 180.8 lbs
Overnight Change: -.6 lbs
VLCD: Day 8

Better.

Not much else to say today. Have other personal stuff that requires my attention.

Current Weight: 181.4 lbs
Overnight Change: -.4 lbs
VLCD: Day 7

I was disappointed when I got on the scale. However, I went back to my course 1 data and saw a complete drag in week 2 there as well. There were two days were I lost .2 lbs and then .1 lbs in a row.

I will be watching everything today and hoping for something better tomorrow.

Hey, .4 is still going in the right direction and I bet my measurements are better already!

Current Weight: 181.8 lbs
Overnight Change: -.8 lbs
VLCD: Day 6

.8 lbs overnight is a good loss and I have nothing to complain about, but I was hoping to get to the 170's before we started the less-than-a-pound-a-day thing.

I think there are several things involved here:

1. I don't think you can sustain 1+ pound weight losses daily for the duration.
2. I worked at a booth in the convention center most of the day yesterday, so my access to and intake of water were limited. (Bathroom access was an issue, too.)
3. I didn't get to take my walk yesterday.
4. I forgot to take my apple cider vinegar yesterday.
5. The chili I made might be slowing my progress.

Now, I'm not working today and will get my walk. I've already taken my vinegar and will make sure I get the right amount of water earlier in the day. I'm eating the chili because I made 5 servings of it and it's good.

Current Weight: 182.6 lbs.
Overnight Change: -1.5 lbs.
VLCD: Day 5

Woohoo! 1.5 lbs. down overnight. I'm thrilled.

I made beef chili tonight using a recipe from the HCG dieters group which I modified to suit me. We'll see how that looks on the scale tomorrow.

Current Weight: 184.1 lbs
Overnight Change: -1.3 lbs
VLCD: Day 4

I am not sleeping as well as I did the last time. Nor am I waking up as easily. It's OK, but it is very different.

I am not having any issues so far and am keeping my water intake way up, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar each day, and a 30 to 40 minute walk.

Current Weight: 185.4 lbs
Overnight Change: -2.1 lbs
VLCD: Day 3

Nice. I'm finally in the black for this round. I won't be completely happy until I'm below 175, which was my lowest weight from round 1.

Current Weight: 187.5 lbs
Overnight Change: -3.7 lbs
VLCD: Day 2

I wasn't very hungry yesterday and I drank at least 3/4 of a gallon of water and tea. The only thing I found interesting about the whole day was that I found myself craving coffee with cream (one of my biggest vices). Occasionally, I would find my mind wandering to what I could have for a snack - I figure this week will be the hardest for that. It wasn't hard to resist, but I'm afraid I'll forget and stick something in my mouth before I catch myself.

Side note - Even though I gained over 10 lbs during my break, I gained less than three inches from my lowest measurements.

I'm going to the gym as many days as I can manage and doing 30 - 45 minutes on the treadmill. I'm not letting my heart rate get up - I'm just moving. I feel like this will help with the daily average, but only time will tell.

Current Weight: 191.2 lbs
Overnight Change: +1.3 lbs
VLCD: Day 1

OK - I lost .5 lbs on my last load so I'm a little freaked out by the 4 lbs gain this time. I know this is normal and will drop quickly, but I'm uneasy right now. That can't help either. I'm on VLCD starting today, so tomorrow should look very different.

Load Day Two

Current Weight: 189.9 lbs.

I knew this wouldn't be good when I woke up feeling bloated. On the brighter side, I woke up totally awake and refreshed - a nice side-effect of HCG injections. Today is the last load day and tomorrow starts the VLCD. I can't wait.

Load Day One

Current Weight: 187.1 lbs.

Oh, well. I was going to be great and start this round at 177.0 or there abouts. I can't worry about that anymore. I start at 187 and don't look back.

I've had eggs and hamburgers with french fries today. I will go to the gym, drink a lot of water and eat more.

Wish me luck this round.