Menu Day #6
Injection Day #10
Mood: Excited!!!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 3 to 4
Today's Loss: 2.0 pounds
Total Loss: 11.8 Pounds
Another great morning meeting with the scales! And when I put on my jeans this morning what a difference in how they felt on my waist! My son told me my face and neck looked skinny this morning.... Life is good!
I did have a little bit of a growly stomach today. Will watch and see if it continues and talk to Sandy about it on Monday when I go in to be weighed and measured. It will be awesome to see how many inches I have lost!
Friday, September 25, 2009
September 24, 2009- Menu Day #5
Menu Day #5
Injection Day #8
Mood: Happy
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2
Today's Loss: 0.8 pounds
Total Loss: 9.8 Pounds
Ten pounds in eight days...can't argue with that! My headache seems to be gone as long as I remember to drink some strong, black coffee before leaving for work each day.
I had two people at work today that do not know I am doing the protocol tell me I looked like I was losing weight! WOO HOO!!! God is giving me the strength to do this everyday and the results are so worth it!
I went to the grocery store and bought turkey breast for lunch at work. The girl behind the deli counter was so sweet and was willing to put each serving in a separate baggie for me. Makes it so much easier than having to weigh lunch at work! It is funny how I am learning to savor new things right now. The turkey breast and a really cold, crisp, crunchy apple never tasted so good!
The one thing I am missing, however, is my foundation. I am trying to get use to the natural look, but I am not sure it is for this glamour girl.... at least I still have hair spray!
Injection Day #8
Mood: Happy
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2
Today's Loss: 0.8 pounds
Total Loss: 9.8 Pounds
Ten pounds in eight days...can't argue with that! My headache seems to be gone as long as I remember to drink some strong, black coffee before leaving for work each day.
I had two people at work today that do not know I am doing the protocol tell me I looked like I was losing weight! WOO HOO!!! God is giving me the strength to do this everyday and the results are so worth it!
I went to the grocery store and bought turkey breast for lunch at work. The girl behind the deli counter was so sweet and was willing to put each serving in a separate baggie for me. Makes it so much easier than having to weigh lunch at work! It is funny how I am learning to savor new things right now. The turkey breast and a really cold, crisp, crunchy apple never tasted so good!
The one thing I am missing, however, is my foundation. I am trying to get use to the natural look, but I am not sure it is for this glamour girl.... at least I still have hair spray!
September 23, 2009- Menu Day # 4
Menu Day #4
Injection Day #8
Mood: Very sad... Bad day.
Hunger Rating (1-10): 3
Today's Loss: 1.2 pounds
Total Loss: 9 Pounds
Today was an awful day. While I was at an in-service session with five of my students, I learned that a friend and coworker in the district I use to work for had been stabbed to death in his classroom by one of his students. I pray that God provides all of his family and friends strength at the most horrific time.
As far as the protocol, I was okay. I found myself craving hot and sour soup from Pei Wei strongly. I think it was probably more for comfort than actually really wanting it. I didn't give in, so score one for me!
Injection Day #8
Mood: Very sad... Bad day.
Hunger Rating (1-10): 3
Today's Loss: 1.2 pounds
Total Loss: 9 Pounds
Today was an awful day. While I was at an in-service session with five of my students, I learned that a friend and coworker in the district I use to work for had been stabbed to death in his classroom by one of his students. I pray that God provides all of his family and friends strength at the most horrific time.
As far as the protocol, I was okay. I found myself craving hot and sour soup from Pei Wei strongly. I think it was probably more for comfort than actually really wanting it. I didn't give in, so score one for me!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
September 22, 2009- Menu Day #3
Menu Day #3
Injection Day #7
Mood: Super Excited!!!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2
Today's Loss: 3.6 pounds
Total Loss: 7.8 Pounds
AWESOME day!
Headache going away although I did make sure to drink a huge cup of BLACK coffee this morning...another thing I am getting used to as I always have cream in my coffee...not anymore. Drank lots and lots of water. Did not even get hungry til around 2 this afternoon....probably because I was crazy busy at work today!
All-in-all, I can't wait till tomorrow....crossing my fingers it is more good news!!!
Injection Day #7
Mood: Super Excited!!!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2
Today's Loss: 3.6 pounds
Total Loss: 7.8 Pounds
AWESOME day!
Headache going away although I did make sure to drink a huge cup of BLACK coffee this morning...another thing I am getting used to as I always have cream in my coffee...not anymore. Drank lots and lots of water. Did not even get hungry til around 2 this afternoon....probably because I was crazy busy at work today!
All-in-all, I can't wait till tomorrow....crossing my fingers it is more good news!!!
Monday, September 21, 2009
September 21, 2009- Menu Day #2
Menu Day #2
Injection Day #6
Mood: PUMPED!!!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 3 to 4
Today's Loss: 4.2 pounds
Total Loss: 4.2 Pounds
WOOT! WOOT! the salt water retention and another pound to boot gone. Of course, I flushed my system with water yesterday and I know that the water weight from the binge days probably doesn't count as an actual loss, but this is my blog, so I say it counts!!!
Today was my first day at work doing the intense part of the plan.... not bad at all! The super mild headache is still there, but nothing that a regular day with high school students might not bring. I think as I get used to the lessening of caffeine in my daily life it will go away. I do feel like I might begin growing gills with all of the water I am drinking, however!
Tonight I tried the Walden's Farms Creamy Bacon Salad dressing. It made a pretty tasty dip for steamed asparagus... not at all awful as some of they reviews I had read said it was. Treated myself to a baked apple treat with dinner. A little cinnamon and Splenda on a diced apple and you almost have dessert... and almost dessert will be just fine when I am in a size 12 [or smaller...fingers crossed] jean!!!
Injection Day #6
Mood: PUMPED!!!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 3 to 4
Today's Loss: 4.2 pounds
Total Loss: 4.2 Pounds
WOOT! WOOT! the salt water retention and another pound to boot gone. Of course, I flushed my system with water yesterday and I know that the water weight from the binge days probably doesn't count as an actual loss, but this is my blog, so I say it counts!!!
Today was my first day at work doing the intense part of the plan.... not bad at all! The super mild headache is still there, but nothing that a regular day with high school students might not bring. I think as I get used to the lessening of caffeine in my daily life it will go away. I do feel like I might begin growing gills with all of the water I am drinking, however!
Tonight I tried the Walden's Farms Creamy Bacon Salad dressing. It made a pretty tasty dip for steamed asparagus... not at all awful as some of they reviews I had read said it was. Treated myself to a baked apple treat with dinner. A little cinnamon and Splenda on a diced apple and you almost have dessert... and almost dessert will be just fine when I am in a size 12 [or smaller...fingers crossed] jean!!!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
September 20, 2009- Menu Day #1
Menu Day #1
Injection Day #5
Mood: EXCITED! and a little disappointed....
Hunger Rating (1-10): 4 to 5
Woke up this morning and was disappointed to find that I had gained 3.4 pounds overnight. Of course, I knew this would happen, Sandy had warned me it would happen, plus I had tortilla chips and queso yesterday which is full of salt, so why should I be surprised?...still, I AM READY TO SEE SOME RESULTS!!! Tomorrow is my first Daily Loss/Gain Day; hopefully the scales will make me happy in the morning.
Another strange thing this morning was I woke up ravenously THIRSTY! A side effect of the HcG or the salt yesterday???
I was a little apprehensive about today being the first Menu Day and knowing I would only eat about 500 calories all day. It was not as bad as I thought it might be, but I was aware of a vague headache all day long. Nothing earth shattering, but it was definitely there. I also found myself eating baby-sized bites of my lemon-pepper tilapia at lunch, trying to make it last as long as I could. Silly!
Had my first experience with Walden Farms Raspberry Vinaigrette. This was kind of scary because I had read reviews that said these products were dreadful, plus how good can CALORIE FREE salad dressing be. SURPRISE! It was really good... actually reminded me of the Raspberry Vinaigrette at Jason's Deli! I hope I have the same luck with all of the calorie free products I am to use now.
All in all the day was very good. My stomach grumbled some, but nothing I was unable to deal with and because I knew I was limited as too how much I could eat, this may have been a mind thing. Plus, I still have a cup of sugar-free JELLO to look forward to this evening....and hopefully, some good news in the morning!
Injection Day #5
Mood: EXCITED! and a little disappointed....
Hunger Rating (1-10): 4 to 5
Woke up this morning and was disappointed to find that I had gained 3.4 pounds overnight. Of course, I knew this would happen, Sandy had warned me it would happen, plus I had tortilla chips and queso yesterday which is full of salt, so why should I be surprised?...still, I AM READY TO SEE SOME RESULTS!!! Tomorrow is my first Daily Loss/Gain Day; hopefully the scales will make me happy in the morning.
Another strange thing this morning was I woke up ravenously THIRSTY! A side effect of the HcG or the salt yesterday???
I was a little apprehensive about today being the first Menu Day and knowing I would only eat about 500 calories all day. It was not as bad as I thought it might be, but I was aware of a vague headache all day long. Nothing earth shattering, but it was definitely there. I also found myself eating baby-sized bites of my lemon-pepper tilapia at lunch, trying to make it last as long as I could. Silly!
Had my first experience with Walden Farms Raspberry Vinaigrette. This was kind of scary because I had read reviews that said these products were dreadful, plus how good can CALORIE FREE salad dressing be. SURPRISE! It was really good... actually reminded me of the Raspberry Vinaigrette at Jason's Deli! I hope I have the same luck with all of the calorie free products I am to use now.
All in all the day was very good. My stomach grumbled some, but nothing I was unable to deal with and because I knew I was limited as too how much I could eat, this may have been a mind thing. Plus, I still have a cup of sugar-free JELLO to look forward to this evening....and hopefully, some good news in the morning!
September 19, 2009- Binge Day 3
Binge Day#3
Injection Day #4
Mood: EXCITED!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2
My last binge day...thank goodness. I am actually tired of eating.
Today was my son's birthday party and there was not much I did not eat; nachos, queso, birthday cake, pizza, REAL soda.... if it was bad for you and calorie-ridden, I ate it today!
It was a fun day...but I was NOT EVEN REMOTELY HUNGRY!!!
Tomorrow is the first Menu Day.... praying it will all be okay!
Injection Day #4
Mood: EXCITED!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2
My last binge day...thank goodness. I am actually tired of eating.
Today was my son's birthday party and there was not much I did not eat; nachos, queso, birthday cake, pizza, REAL soda.... if it was bad for you and calorie-ridden, I ate it today!
It was a fun day...but I was NOT EVEN REMOTELY HUNGRY!!!
Tomorrow is the first Menu Day.... praying it will all be okay!
September 18, 2009- Binge Day 2
Binge Day#2
Injection Day #3
Mood: EXCITED!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2
BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE...something I forgot from my Protocol Review! I DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE UP DIET COKES... I can have no more than two a day.....WHEW!
This morning I woke up and was not even remotely hungry. No problems with the injection other than my son is fascinated by it and wants to watch my give myself a shot. A little embarrassing, but he is being super supportive. He asks me if anything and everything food wise is LEGAL. My own personal nutritionist!
Again, I had three real meals today. I am taking advantage of the binge days and Sandy said that actually works better than those who try to limit themselves on the binge days. She also said if I didn't eat like crazy during the first three days that I would be hating life for a few days when the Menu Days start on Sunday.
For dinner, we had Sloppy Joes and I was miserably full after eating just half of one. However, bearing in mind that this was what I needed to do, I ate all of the sandwich even though I was not at all hungry.
So ready to start seeing results....BRING IT ON!
Injection Day #3
Mood: EXCITED!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2
BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE...something I forgot from my Protocol Review! I DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE UP DIET COKES... I can have no more than two a day.....WHEW!
This morning I woke up and was not even remotely hungry. No problems with the injection other than my son is fascinated by it and wants to watch my give myself a shot. A little embarrassing, but he is being super supportive. He asks me if anything and everything food wise is LEGAL. My own personal nutritionist!
Again, I had three real meals today. I am taking advantage of the binge days and Sandy said that actually works better than those who try to limit themselves on the binge days. She also said if I didn't eat like crazy during the first three days that I would be hating life for a few days when the Menu Days start on Sunday.
For dinner, we had Sloppy Joes and I was miserably full after eating just half of one. However, bearing in mind that this was what I needed to do, I ate all of the sandwich even though I was not at all hungry.
So ready to start seeing results....BRING IT ON!
September 17, 2009- Binge Day 1
Binge Day#1
Injection Day #2
Mood: EXCITED!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2 to 3
I woke up this morning excited and ready to start losing. I gave myself my first injection on my own with no problem. It was even less traumatic in the stomach than it had been in the arm.
Today was the day I cleaned out all of my lotions and body washes. It made me sad putting them all away, but I know I will be loving life in a few days when I begin to see the results of my efforts.
I bought Mineral Make-up and tried it out. Less coverage than I am used to, but hopefully I will get used to the "natural" look. I also found some Lavender Scented Baby Oil that smells really good. Thank goodness I can use baby oil cause I could just imagine what my skin would look like at the end of this if I couldn't.
I ate more today than I ever eat...three real meals. I rarely eat more than two meals a day and often just one. I was beyond full, I was STUFFED! It is supposed to take three days for the HcG to fully be in your system, but I can tell a difference already...Is it all in my head?
Injection Day #2
Mood: EXCITED!
Hunger Rating (1-10): 2 to 3
I woke up this morning excited and ready to start losing. I gave myself my first injection on my own with no problem. It was even less traumatic in the stomach than it had been in the arm.
Today was the day I cleaned out all of my lotions and body washes. It made me sad putting them all away, but I know I will be loving life in a few days when I begin to see the results of my efforts.
I bought Mineral Make-up and tried it out. Less coverage than I am used to, but hopefully I will get used to the "natural" look. I also found some Lavender Scented Baby Oil that smells really good. Thank goodness I can use baby oil cause I could just imagine what my skin would look like at the end of this if I couldn't.
I ate more today than I ever eat...three real meals. I rarely eat more than two meals a day and often just one. I was beyond full, I was STUFFED! It is supposed to take three days for the HcG to fully be in your system, but I can tell a difference already...Is it all in my head?
September 16, 2009- Protocol Review
Protocol Review Day
Injection Day #1
Weight: Way too much!
Dress Size: 18/20
Mood: EXCITED!
I finally received my medication and went to see Sandy for the Protocol Review. I am so excited but a bit freaked out at the prospect of giving myself an injection each day.
I am determined to get this weight that has accumulated over the last several years off and be fit and healthy and HOT when I graduate with my Master's in March of 2010. Plus, I just received my Acceptance Letter to the GCU Doctoral Studies Program so I am super excited about that! When I become Dr. Stacie, I want to be looking good!
At the Protocol Meeting, sandy went over all of the Do's and Don'ts of the Program with me. Some of the things I found interesting were:
Injection Day #1
Weight: Way too much!
Dress Size: 18/20
Mood: EXCITED!
I finally received my medication and went to see Sandy for the Protocol Review. I am so excited but a bit freaked out at the prospect of giving myself an injection each day.
I am determined to get this weight that has accumulated over the last several years off and be fit and healthy and HOT when I graduate with my Master's in March of 2010. Plus, I just received my Acceptance Letter to the GCU Doctoral Studies Program so I am super excited about that! When I become Dr. Stacie, I want to be looking good!
At the Protocol Meeting, sandy went over all of the Do's and Don'ts of the Program with me. Some of the things I found interesting were:
- You should wear surgical gloves when trimming fat from meat so as not to absorb the fat through your skin. Really???
- You can skip the Melba Toast with your meals and get an extra fruit each day. HMMMMM.... dried out, tasteless cardboard or an extra serving of strawberries or an orange? Tough decision.
- Iceberg lettuce has no nutritional value--- use other, tastier lettuce varieties.
- Take the tail off of the shrimp before you weigh it. I probably would not have thought of this, but it makes sense.
- Expect to gain a little weight over the next three BINGE DAYS.
- Put away all of the Bath and Bodyworks stuff and use only the lotions, soaps, makeup etc. on the oil-free list.
Then it was time to mix the medication and give myself the first injection. Mixing it was very easy. Sandy said the injection should be given in the stomach fact and of course I had on the layers of Spanx and body briefers I wear under clothes (THICK is okay...thick AND jiggly....NEVER!!!) so she said I could give it in my arm. Taking a deep breath, I plunged the needle in....AMAZING, the needle is so small that I didn't even feel a thing. One done, many more to go!
I left the meeting feeling pumped and excited! I am sooooo ready for this adventure to begin!
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