Saturday, October 29, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
5 Days later - The Aftermath of hCG
Well it has been a week since I stopped taking the hCG drops. I guess the drops actually did have some hunger controlling properties after all because I have been MUCH hungrier the last few days. My weight today was 200.4, so I have been able to keep the weight off even though I am eating close to 4X as many calories as before.
I have been eating a lower carbohydrate diet every day and trying to eat healthier foods and smaller portions. I went to the store and bought and cooked up steak, chicken, pork chops, and turkey burgers and bagged and froze them all so I have a nice stash of lunch/dinners that I can just heat up and eat with some veggies for meals. This really makes the difference! I have also taken some almonds and put them in small single serving size sandwich bags so I can have some snacks without losing control on how much I eat (I have a snacking problem!).
I am finding that I miss being on the hCG diet. It was very structured and actually easier than being out in the wild having to make decisions on what and how much to eat. I can definitely see myself doing the diet again in another 5 weeks (Dr Simeons suggests 6 weeks between cycles so you don't develop a tolerance to the hCG) to get down to my ideal body weight. Ideal body weight for someone who is 5'11 and medium frame is 154-166 so I still have a ways to go to hit that.
Rob
I have been eating a lower carbohydrate diet every day and trying to eat healthier foods and smaller portions. I went to the store and bought and cooked up steak, chicken, pork chops, and turkey burgers and bagged and froze them all so I have a nice stash of lunch/dinners that I can just heat up and eat with some veggies for meals. This really makes the difference! I have also taken some almonds and put them in small single serving size sandwich bags so I can have some snacks without losing control on how much I eat (I have a snacking problem!).
I am finding that I miss being on the hCG diet. It was very structured and actually easier than being out in the wild having to make decisions on what and how much to eat. I can definitely see myself doing the diet again in another 5 weeks (Dr Simeons suggests 6 weeks between cycles so you don't develop a tolerance to the hCG) to get down to my ideal body weight. Ideal body weight for someone who is 5'11 and medium frame is 154-166 so I still have a ways to go to hit that.
Rob
Friday, October 7, 2011
hCG Diet - Last day of Phase 1
Weight 201.0
Well this wraps up my 500 calorie a day 28 day journey. I started out at 219.6 lbs, crested to 205 during my 2 gorge days, and then lost 24 lbs to a much thinner 201.0. The diet wasn't hard and with a little preparation I feel like it could be done by almost anyone. Between working at the firehouse and chasing my 2 young kiddos around the house I never lacked for any energy throughout the entire 28 days.
Do the hCG Drops really work?
Well that is a good question. On one hand I was able to go almost a month eating only 500 calories a day with little or no hunger. I had tried to stay on a 1600 calorie a day diet before and was failing miserably. On the other hand, I haven't taken the drops for 3 days now and still feel no real hunger or need to eat more than my two little meals. It would be interesting to see if someone followed the plan as closely as I did and just skipped out on the drops would they be able to do it as comfortably as I was? I have known people who have fasted 1 week and as long as 40 days and they stopped feeling much hunger after a few days.
In conclusion I really have no idea. I do believe the drops if anything help you validate the diet in your mind, and just taking the drops can help you get past times when you feel tempted to cheat. I didn't notice any "abnormal" fat dropping off ,but I am still 25 pounds overweight from where I'd like to be so maybe I just can't tell. Will I do this diet again at some point? I'd say definitely yes.
Phase 2
Well for the next phase I have already prepared low-carb entrees for the next 2 weeks which should give me a head start. I am very familiar with the Atkin's style diet which is pretty much what this phase entails for the next 3 weeks. Low-fat protein, vegetables, small helping of fruit, small helping of cheese (opt) is my basic meal plan. It is still an incredible change from the rigid hCG diet so I'm eager to get started.
Wish me luck
Rob
Well this wraps up my 500 calorie a day 28 day journey. I started out at 219.6 lbs, crested to 205 during my 2 gorge days, and then lost 24 lbs to a much thinner 201.0. The diet wasn't hard and with a little preparation I feel like it could be done by almost anyone. Between working at the firehouse and chasing my 2 young kiddos around the house I never lacked for any energy throughout the entire 28 days.
Do the hCG Drops really work?
Well that is a good question. On one hand I was able to go almost a month eating only 500 calories a day with little or no hunger. I had tried to stay on a 1600 calorie a day diet before and was failing miserably. On the other hand, I haven't taken the drops for 3 days now and still feel no real hunger or need to eat more than my two little meals. It would be interesting to see if someone followed the plan as closely as I did and just skipped out on the drops would they be able to do it as comfortably as I was? I have known people who have fasted 1 week and as long as 40 days and they stopped feeling much hunger after a few days.
In conclusion I really have no idea. I do believe the drops if anything help you validate the diet in your mind, and just taking the drops can help you get past times when you feel tempted to cheat. I didn't notice any "abnormal" fat dropping off ,but I am still 25 pounds overweight from where I'd like to be so maybe I just can't tell. Will I do this diet again at some point? I'd say definitely yes.
Phase 2
Well for the next phase I have already prepared low-carb entrees for the next 2 weeks which should give me a head start. I am very familiar with the Atkin's style diet which is pretty much what this phase entails for the next 3 weeks. Low-fat protein, vegetables, small helping of fruit, small helping of cheese (opt) is my basic meal plan. It is still an incredible change from the rigid hCG diet so I'm eager to get started.
Wish me luck
Rob
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Fall Classes - 1,001 ways to kill people
Ok I've signed up for 2 courses. Thanks to the accelerated program this is a full time schedule since they have 5 semesters. So 30 credits per year (3 credits per class).
The first class I enrolled in is IS205 : Managing Information Systems which is a prerequisite for most of the classes in my Major (Software Engineering).
The second class I enrolled in is GO125 : Natural Disasters which qualifies as a natural science class which is one of the Liberal Education Electives I need for my degree.
So I log on to look at the syllabus today and this is what I see.
The first class I enrolled in is IS205 : Managing Information Systems which is a prerequisite for most of the classes in my Major (Software Engineering).
The second class I enrolled in is GO125 : Natural Disasters which qualifies as a natural science class which is one of the Liberal Education Electives I need for my degree.
So I log on to look at the syllabus today and this is what I see.
Welcome to
GO 125 Natural Disasters
GO 125 Natural Disasters
(commonly referred to by many students as 1,001 ways to kill people)
Is this class going to rock or what?
Day 27 - hCG Diet
Weight 202.8
Another nice drop in weight today. I'm still feeling really good and totally enjoying the new slimmer me. I look a lot thinner and more defined in my face and I can actually see my toes again. Today was my second day with no drops and though I was a little hungrier than usual in the morning, the day went smoothly overall. I did have a couple of periods where I had bent over and when i came back up I felt light-headed and my vision faded out. I don't know if that was a coincidence or not but I've had it happen a few times while doing this die.t I didn't really think it was very serious and forgot to mention it before.
For lunch I had the ground turkey I had made this week with some asparagus tips . Totally delicious. I really seasoned the turkey well with lots of fresh garlic and onions and garlic pepper. I sat outside and read a book while I ate and it was a fantastic ,relaxing, tasty experience. Dinner was a hamburger and some whole asparagus. It was good as wel,l though i had to eat quicker than I wanted to (crazy kiddos). I find I really enjoy just sitting and slowly eating my food these days.
I'm still feeling good with lots of energy. I went to the chiropractor today and got a haircut as well, these kinds of things just help you feel good as a whole.
1 more day!
Rob
Another nice drop in weight today. I'm still feeling really good and totally enjoying the new slimmer me. I look a lot thinner and more defined in my face and I can actually see my toes again. Today was my second day with no drops and though I was a little hungrier than usual in the morning, the day went smoothly overall. I did have a couple of periods where I had bent over and when i came back up I felt light-headed and my vision faded out. I don't know if that was a coincidence or not but I've had it happen a few times while doing this die.t I didn't really think it was very serious and forgot to mention it before.
For lunch I had the ground turkey I had made this week with some asparagus tips . Totally delicious. I really seasoned the turkey well with lots of fresh garlic and onions and garlic pepper. I sat outside and read a book while I ate and it was a fantastic ,relaxing, tasty experience. Dinner was a hamburger and some whole asparagus. It was good as wel,l though i had to eat quicker than I wanted to (crazy kiddos). I find I really enjoy just sitting and slowly eating my food these days.
I'm still feeling good with lots of energy. I went to the chiropractor today and got a haircut as well, these kinds of things just help you feel good as a whole.
1 more day!
Rob
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