HCG DIET DAY 25

Today wasn't as perfect as yesterday, but it wasn't too bad. I woke up and hadn't lost any weight. That was disappointing. We had fun tonight. We found out that a restaurant near by has a menu set up just for HCG Dieters. We went out and had a delicious steak, zucchinni, and strawberries. It was a tasty treat!

We're looking forward to this phase being complete. We went out to a movie tonight and it was sad not being able to eat a little candy bar or something. We never buy the popcorn anyway. But a little treat would have been nice.

We're grateful for the HCG Diet. But ahhh the future sounds yummy!

HCG DIET DAY 24

Today was a really good day! I'm not exactly sure why I felt so good, but it was nice to feel well. I have a few ideas of why today was probably one of my best days on the HCG Diet. Leif decided to up out HCG dose a tiny bit this last week. Apparently it has been left out of the fridge a couple of times and he's worried the potency has decreased. I did not feel hungry AT ALL today. This is unusual for me. I usually feel hunger throughout the day. Today, NONE! I am also finally all through my menstrual cycle. I'm wondering if that has something to do with it? Either way, I'm grateful!

I did finally lose a half a pound by this morning. That feels really good. I'm not sure I will make it to even 120 pounds let alone 115 by our final HCG day. But I'm still feeling really good. I went to a garden party last night and I met up with friends that I usually see on a regular basis that have been a way for the last month. They didn't know about the diet and they asked right away what I had done to lose weight. I am feeling the weight loss, and people can see the weight loss. It feels great!

HCG DIET DAY 23

WOW! Today is the minimum mark. The HCG Diet should be followed for a minimum of 23 days.

Honestly, I'm wondering what is going on. I think my body likes 129 pounds. I have only lost two pounds in a week. On this diet, that's not much at all. Leif on the other hand is losing a pound here, a pound there. Tomorrow, I really hope for something startling! If not, well, maybe I'm done?

Very grateful for the HCG Diet, but if I stop losing weight then I'm not going to go through it day after day. So we'll see?

Weight Stats: Day 22

LENA
Weight 128.4
Fat 30.0
Water 51.2
Muscle 33.8

LEIF
Weight 197.4
Fat 25.5
Water 56.2
Muscle 39.8

Weight Stats: Day 21

LENA
Weight 129.2
Fat 30.5
Water 50.8
Muscle 33.9

LEIF
Weight 198.0
Fat 25.3
Water 56.4
Muscle 39.1

Weight Stats: Day 20

LENA
Weight 129.4
Fat 30.6
Water 50.8
Muscle 34.7

LEIF
Weight 199.0
Fat 25.9
Water 55.9
Muscle 39.8

Weight Stats: Day 19

Sorry I missed a few Stats Dates because of camping.

LENA
Weight 130.2
Fat 30.9
Water 50.5
Muscle 34.0

LEIF
Weight 199.8
Fat 26.0
Water 55.9
Muscle 39.5

HCG DIET DAY 22

Today was a better day. Last night was a night where if I was allowed, I would have eaten a bowl of Peanutbutter Panic ice cream and chocolate chip cookies. It's called emotional eating. The HCG Diet does not leave any room for emotional eaters.

My guess is that if you stay on the diet for a long enough period of time then you will gradually overcome this addiction. For me, I will have to hope that I can keep things under control. I won't be on the diet for the full 40 days. Our last day of the VLCD is day 30 for us. We'll be starting our maintenance phase on July 1st.

Today we had to eat salmon and turkey instead of the usual meats. We have run out of our HCG Diet food and money to buy more. That is part of the stress that's urging me to wish for my emotional eating foods. We are both students and the financial aid for our classes hasn't come in it's been very frustrating and stressful. So if you know that your life will be stressful when you do the HCG Diet, our blog is the one to follow. Our life has been absolute stress! My posts' reflect that perfectly.

My current frustration is that I haven't lost any substantial weight for several days. Almost a week actually. So that is really frustrating! We borrowed Leif's parents' elliptical trainer today. I will use it for at least 15 minutes every night. Hopefully this will jump start my metabolism. I am still breastfeeding my toddler in the morning and at night. I'm wondering if that has kept my weight loss to a slower speed. I'm glad I've kept enough milk though!

So, tonight, I am alright with the HCG Diet. I just REALLY hope that my weight loss is a large amount within the next 7 days!! Here's Hoping!!!

HCG DIET DAY 21

I don't know why I am having such a hard time on this diet when all over the Internet you read about how awesome it is and how person after person can follow the HCG Diet without any cravings.

Me on the other had, I am a maniac! I hate it tonight and I seriously hope I lose 2 pounds overnight so I can keep my sanity!

HCG DIET DAY 20

Today was Father's Day. It still amazes me how much our culture revolves around food. It's Father's Day, so what do you plan to do? Have a barbecue with all the fixins', right? Well, we had chicken and onions. Not quite what we would have liked. Leif did eat a candy bar that the church gave out to all of the fathers. He enjoyed it! He skipped lunch too. So I'm sure he'll be fine.

Today it felt good to have a lot of people compliment Leif and I on our weight loss. It feels good to see that people are noticing. We feel good too. I am able to wear clothes that I haven't worn in several years. And they fit well. Leif is looking awesome too. It will be fun to go shopping together when we're done!:)

Technically, we are thinking about ending on July 1st so we can eat on the 4th of July. But tonight I am wondering if I want to just continue past that until I reach my 115 goal and just splurge on the 4th. I'm not sure yet?? We have a big family reunion later in July. So I will look at the calender. I want to be completely done with the Phase 3 for the trip. So We'll see...

HCG DIET DAY 19: The counting down game...(leif)

I guess this is the best part of the diet. No longer are we counting how many pounds we lost, but how many more we need to loose. No longer are we counting how many days we have been on it, but how many days we have left.

We still have at least 10 more days to go before either of us reach our weight goals but it sure feels good to be getting closer. Also, we both feel lighter and we can see the difference the diet has made.

Anyway...the cravings aren't so bad the last day or so. It kind of goes day by day...

My Opinion About LOADING Days

You know, We have followed Dr. S' protocol almost perfectly. So this means that we loaded Big Time during the first three days. I was just looking back at my weight stats and I weighed 139.6 on the morning that we started loading. I weighed 144 when we were done. I really wonder if those loading pounds were worth it.

It says that you have to build up your structure fat reserves before doing the HCG Diet. But when a person is so overweight to begin with, and haven't been "yo yo dieting" for years, I just don't see the need to gain more weight. Yes, I have read Pounds and Inches word for word. I'm just saying I'm not sure it's necessary. I'd be interested to hear from several people who have tried Not loading to find out their experiences...

HCG DIET DAY 18

We are home today. I'm Very Grumpy and moody. I started my menses a few days ago (yes while camping, even more of a drag!)

I am still doing the shots during my period. I wasn't about to prolong the diet just because of my period! I want food and Leif is weary of the diet too. HOWEVER, we are thrilled with our weightloss, so we will keep going. Sad that we can't just sit back and be grateful isn't it? Human nature I guess...

HCG DIET DAY 17

We were camping again today. Same story. However, we splurged again today and ate one serving size of trail mix, one serving size of crackers and cheese, and one serving size of chocolate chips.

We woke up again weighing a little less. So that eases our conscience.

Why did we have these foods in the first place? So our kids wouldn't starve. I'll post about doing the HCG Diet when you have kids another time.

HCG DIET DAY 16

We were camping today. Have you ever gone camping while on the HCG Diet? Let's just say that it cuts down on the cost of food. It also makes for a Very Boring meal plan. Not dutch oven potatoes. No dutch oven cobbler. NO SMORES! No hot chocolate. It basically sucks.

HOWEVER! Leif and I finally broke down a tiny bit while camping. One of the girls at the camp made all of the leaders a cute little treat. It was a saying that went along with a Resses peanut butter cup. We just couldn't break her heart and decline it, right? No worries, we didn't.:) We ate it, and enjoyed it! And we woke up in the morning 2 POUNDS lighter!:) Now that's my kind of diet!:) Nah, I'm kidding. I don't think it's a good idea to cheat on the HCG Diet. But we feel fine about the tiny things we did while on our camp out.

I don't recommend any camping while on the HCG Diet. Unless you're used to boring food for camping and you're out just for the scenery. Then, you're all hooked up!

HCG DIET Day 15 (leif update)

The good news is that I am 1/2 way to my weight goal. The bad news is that I've been hungry today. Not starving but hungry. Also, my body hurts. I don't know if that is related or not, but I don't feel good and I want to eat a cookie!

Hopefully I have a better day tomorrow. I really isn't fun feeling this way.

Weight Stats: Day 14

LENA
Weight 132.8
Fat 31.9
Water 49.8
Muscle 33.4

LEIF
Weight 205.0
Fat 27.5
Water 54.8
Muscle 38.8

Weight Stats: Day 13

LENA
Weight 133.4
Fat 32.2
Water 49.6
Muscle 33.5

LEIF
Weight 206.0
Fat 27.7
Water 54.8
Muscle 38.9

Weight Stats: Day 12

LENA
Weight 133.4
Fat 32.2
Water 49.6
Muscle 33.4

LEIF
Weight 206.2
Fat 27.7
Water 54.6
Muscle 38.9

HCG DIET DAY 14

Well, the first thought that came to me is that, it pretty much sucks. But I have to give background on that. I am completely exhausted at the moment. I had to do all of my homework for the week today. I can't even remember how many papers and essays I wrote. My brain just shut off before I could write the last one I need to. So I am weary.

We have to pack for an unexpected camping responsibility that I have tomorrow. We leave the next day for a few days. The HCG Diet has put a damper on how fun camping can be. We won't be able to eat any yummies and that makes Leif and I "more grumpy" as he puts it. I wonder why food is such a forceful factor in our world?

We would love to just stop where we're at. But we don't want to mess up what we've already accomplished and we want to reach our goals. I really hope my attitude shapes up.

On a positive note though, I made it to 132 today. I really needed that boost of motivation today and Leif lost one pound. So that helped him a bit. We are so grateful for how fast we have lost the weight. I feel bad for how much I complain. But I would go CRAZY if I didn't just tell it like it is.

If someone asks me if they should do the HCG Diet, I will just direct them here and tell them to decide for themselves. In the end, I'm sure we'll be THRILLED about the HCG Diet.