Starting over....again

This should be the name of my blog. I am so bad at keeping track of things, but have decided that I need to have this outlet for moments just like the one I am having now.

So...to backtrack. I finished my first round of HCG in July. I was very successful. I lost 17 lbs total. I have gained 4 of that back. Not too bad. I made it through maintenance, and maintained my weight within 2 lbs until I did my gorge days.

So, for the purposes of this blog, I WILL be posting my actual numbers. I like accountability. I like numbers. And, honestly, if I could weigh in front of people, I would do better. So....turn your head if you don't want to see :)

I currently weigh 166.8. For those who can't do the math, I started the journey at 178. I am a solid size 14. Not where I want to be.

Ok..back to regular programming. I have had a GREAT day. This is Day 1 of my VLCD (very low calorie diet). So far, so good. Mornings are EASY! I can go all morning with my coffee, and be happy. Lunch was yummy! Crabmeat with hot sauce and green beans.....very good. Now...after 2pm....I want to eat. I am NOT hungry. I just want to eat. I just want to eat. No real reason. I haven't had any of my fruit today, with the hopes of saving it for when I get to this point. So, I plan to try an apple.

This tells me that I really eat for no reason. Boredom I guess, although I have been busy all day. Reward, maybe? For cleaning all the bathrooms? Everyone KNOWS that I deserve an award for getting 4 bathrooms clean when I have 3 men in the house ;)

But...I will be strong. Thus, the reason for the blog. I really think sometimes I will have well thought out messages, about my well-organized and productive days. However, those who know me well know that I will ramble on with no good information as well. (see this post for evidence).

When I am feeling the want to eat (not a need....we shall call it a want), I will blog. I also have my craft room set up, and can work in there. OF course, I can always clean and organize, but I am usually trying to avoid that. So, the blog will be my lifeline, my support. And anyone out there who is insane enough to follow will be there too.

Wish me luck!!!

Long while

I am so bad at this blogging thing. It has been quite a while. We did go on vacation, and other fun summer things :)

To date, I am down 18 lbs. It feels great. I have been off the drops for 3+ weeks now, and have added in some starches, etc. I feel great.

Right now I do plan to do another round. I am not sure when I plan to start, but I am thinking I will start at the end of July. I was goign to start when the boys go back to school, but I have been offered a job, and that would start at the same time. I think I need some time under my belt if I do that. It is a big decision, and I am not sure yet what I will do....

Phase 2 days 9 and 10

I had 2 great days. I stayed on track, eating what I was supposed to, drinking tons of water, green tea, coffee. TONS!!

Wednesday, due to what we now call "the donut incident" I was up .8. man. Talk about discouraging!!! It was a problem. I was down all day, but stuck to it.

Thursday, I was down .6. I had been hoping for more. but, it was a loss. A small one, but a loss. I decided to go with it.

On a more "personal" note, I did end up buying the smooth move tea and using in Thursday night. This diet does cause some issues in that area. I thought maybe that had something to do with the low weight loss I had been experiencing.

Friday morning is where I am now. I was down 1 WHOLE POUND today! That makes 10 lbs gone and I still have 2 weeks or so on the diet. I am not setting a for sure end date yet, because I want to see how I continue to do. My original plan was to stop on the 15th of June. That would be 3 weeks on, then I could start maintenance nad be well on maintenance on vacation. However, I am thinking of continuing thru the 22nd. That gives me one more week on HCG, and then we can do maintenance on vacation. I know that sounds silly, but I eat pretty well with Brad around. He really keeps me on task.

So now starts summer vacation and dieting. Movies, swimming, hiking, baseball games, etc. It will be tough, but I think I can do it. No, I know I can do it!

Phase 2 Day 8...a day late

Yesterday was NOT a good day. I was down .4 when I got up, for a total of 9.2. That felt good. I was ready for the day.

I went with the first graders on a field trip, where I had packed my own food. I did a great job of sticking to my diet...not straying. I did start to feel the beginnings of a cold coming on, so it was tough!!

We got back to the school to celebrate summer birthdays. I have a June boy so I was helping. There was cupcakes, cookies, ice cream wtih toppings and candy! It was a PARTY! I had a few strawberries but did really well. Had to go in and out of the lounge where there were cookies, donuts and sushi. this was torture.

On my 3rd trip into the lounge, I lost it...I had 1/2 a donut. Next trip..finished it. It was yummy...but gross at the same time. It just sat in my stomach like punishemnet.

I did good the rest of the day. I decided not to let this set me back. And it didn't. I was up a bit today... (.8) but have done great today! I have stayed on course for the day, have a great dinner planned, and will be back on track. I kind of expect a big loss tomorrow with the smaller amount of food, the more time on my feet and the gallons of water I have been drinking!!

Phase 2 Day 7

An official "weekend" day. Indy 500. Smores. Lots of temptations.

I am so glad my husband is so supportive. He is really helping me with not cheating! We watched the race with NO snacks....rare...as we would usually have chips, etc sitting all over the place.

I had no loss today. I am not sure why. I wonder if my vegetable intake at each meal is too much. I think if I still ahve no loss tomorrow, I will start weighing and counting all of my calories. Alos my meats are a challege. It is virtually impossible for me to weigh them raw, since I am cooking for a family. I am stuck on how to deal with that one.

Menu today:
coffee with stevia
apple
3.5 oz shrimp with hot sauce
celery
1 cup strawberries
3 egg whites + 1 egg
mushrooms

I have had a ton of water today, plus some iced green tea that I made...YUM!!! I think I will make more of that tomorrow. It was very yummy to drink :)

We had a lot of family time today, which is awesome! Derek got a new bike today. His birthday is in a couple of weeks, but we wanted him to have it so he could go ahead and ride with summer here. He loves it. He looks so little on it, but my baby is growing up!

Phase 2 Day 5

Today was incredible! I have been very concerned about the weekend...with the temptations of having fun with everyone. But, it has been great!

I have had tons of energy, lots of fun. I wasn't even hungry hardly at all today! I am even short a fruit today. My cravings are decreasing rapidly. Some things just don't even look good to me right now. I made Derek a cheeseburger tonight and did not even want it myself! Everyone had ice cream sandwiches...nope! I even have Hershey's chocolate bars in teh pantry for smores, and for once, I am not constantly thinking about them. It really is strange.

I have taken to carrying an apple with me anywhere I go, just in case. I think that apple is still in my car tonight!

My biggest accomplishment today was soda. At lunch, I decided that I would have some soda with my crab and asparagus. I got it out, (20 oz bottle) and started to drink it. I believe I drank less than 1/4 of that bottle, and put it back in the fridge for some water! Man..I used to be able to put away a 6 pack a day ;)

I even mowed most of the yard today. I plan to add in my walks tomorrow...15 minutes a day with Luci the dog.

Here is my menu for today! I was down .8 this morning for a total of 8.8 lbs lost since Tuesday (4 days!)

coffee with stevia
3.5 oz of crab meat
aspargus
2 melba snacks
3.5 oz of chicken
.5 cup of strawberries
spinach
vinagrette

That's it!!! And I am not hungry. I made a salad out of hte chicken/strawberries/spinach with a little chinese 5 spice on top. YUM!!

Phase 2 Day 4

Forgot to post again yesterday :) Sometimes I am just busy!

Today was the first day that I really didn't feel hungry. I was subbing, so I don't know if it was the plan or the fact that I was busy and distracted. If it was the 2nd, I have to find something to keep me that way as summer is fast approaching!

I did have a great day. Energy level was great, I wasn't hungry, I made a yummy dinner...grilled chicken with zuccini and mushrooms (I didn't eat the mushrooms). I made strawberry shortcake for dessert, but for me I made strawberries with stevia. They were yummy!!

I did have some sparkling water today, so I will have to see if that affects me. I fully expect this weight loss to slow down to .5 to 1 lb per day, although I have enjoyed watching the 2-3 lbs come off! I was down 1.6 for a total of 8 lbs since Tuesday! Very exciting.

Here is my food for the day:
coffee with stevia
lettuce
3.5 oz lean ground beef
pico de gallo
apple
1 melba snack
3.5 oz of grilled chicken
zuccini
strawberries

I am also drinking a ton of water...60-100 oz a day. Some of it is life waters, some is regular. I am not huge on plain water so I have to force that down every day...usually at dinner.