Fun Day

Well we had a blast at the State fair yesterday.
Here is what I ate all day:
Breakfast: 2 Eggs, and sausage and cheese (in a hotel restaurant)
Lunch: Jumbo turkey leg at the Fair
Dinner: Grilled chicken salad (at a restaurant)
And my weight this morning is 132.6 (up one pound from yesterday)
So even though I ate phase 3 foods, there still must have been something bad in them seeing as how they were restaurant foods.
Since I am still within my 2 pound allowance, I'm not gonna worry about it, and just keep doing what I know to do. Hopefully since I'll be eating food at home today, I'll see a little loss tomorrow. Its still that time of month also, so there's no telling how much that has an effect on my weight.
Oh, and I still have no carb/sugar cravings!!! Candida-G REALLY works and I could not be happier!

Good News!!

Well today's weight is 131.6!!!!! Yippie!!! Perhaps my weight is leveling out??? Today we are going to the state fair!!! I am determined to make good choices!!! I'll report back in the morning!!!
Have a great weekend!!
PS....Cindy said that my weight fluctuation was totally normal!! So, no worries!

Ohhh....

Oh, I forgot to mention...yesterday Aunt Flo arrived..... maybe this could be the culprit? Could it really be water retension though? hmmmm

Hmmm...

Well this morning my weight is 132.0, which is up 1 pound above my LIW. I have not been eating anything I'm not supposed to have, and I don't know if I should be concerned, or if this is normal in the first couple days?? I've emailed Cindy....I'm not sure what to think, but I don't want it to go up anymore today....then I'll be having to do a steak day, and I haven't even cheated.

Second Day on Phase 3

My weight this morning is 130.4!!! Still below my LIW!!! So I am very happy with that!!
I am about to go fix me some eggs and sausage and cheese, but just thought I'd check in here real quick and tell ya all the good news!!!
Hope you all are doing well!!!
PS....thank you all SO much for all of your comments....you'll never know how much they encourage me!!!

A Year Ago...

I didn't think I'd ever have the guts to do this buut... here is a picture of me about a year ago.... now you can really see how far I have come.

Pictures as promised...

well, here they are....

These were taken about 30 minutes ago!!

Sweet Success

Well I made it thru my very last day on the VLCD yesterday!!! Today's weight was the same: 129.6!!!!! So today is my first day on phase three. I just took a shower and got to use CONDITIONER on my hair!!!! woooo hooooo!!!! lol And am about to lather some lotion over my whole body!!.....hehehe....its the simple things, really!!
I feel wonderful , not to boast, but I think I look amazing. I NEVER thought I'd come this far... EVER!!! It has been one really long and very hard journey, and its not over quite yet! I will be even more happy and elated if I can maintain this weight!!!! Once again, my LIW is 131.
I will seriously be on cloud nine tomorrow if my weight is in the right range!!! I have been SO good so far today, and I still don't have any cravings for the things I am not supposed to have, so I think I just might get it right this time!!!
I am going to have my hubby take some pics of me today, and I will post them for ya'll.... I know the other ones weren't very good as far as being able to see my figure. Maybe I'll even take one in a pair of jeans so you can tell how much my body has changed.
Well, I better go get some things done while the kiddos are napping! Toodles for now!

LAST DAY ON VLCD!!!

Well, today is my very last day on the VLCD!!!!!
Guess what my weight is this morning?!?!?!?!? 129.6!!!!!!!!!!!
I could not be happier!!!!!!!
Tomorrow starts phase three....my goal is to stay within 2 pounds of my LIW (131). I think I am off to a good start....NO sugar or starch cravings!!! It is wonderful!!!!
I will be going shopping tonight for phase three friendly foods. I am excited! I just KNOW that this time will be different!! This time I am gonna do it...and do it right!!!! I CAN do this!!!

Two more days

Well, I have indeed decided to make yesterday my last shot. So today and tomorrow will be my last VLCD days. So, my LIW is 131!!! Today I am down to 130!! I can absolutely make it through today and tomorrow!!! I'm so happy I am able to do this right this time!!! (thanks to Cindy's advice and the Candida-G!!!!)
I am soooo excited to start phase three and even more nervous!!! I CAN'T gain any weight back.... I have a full 3 weeks to maintain before we leave for our trip.
Ok, well I guess that is all for now.....hope everyone else is doing well.

Updated Pics!!!

Okay, here are some recent pics of me..... the one of me and my family was taken yesterday at the wedding.

GOOD News!!

Well, the wedding was absolutely beautiful!!!! And I made it through without cheating...not even a bite!!! I felt so good about that.
This morning when I weighed it, the numbers were all over the place!!!! Went from 131 to 130 and everything inbetween. So I am going to go with the highest, which was 131, just to be safe ;)
Today may be my last shot...maybe tomorrow though...haven't quite decided yet.
Well, I am gonna hop off here for now...hope everyone had a great weekend!!

My Updated Ticker

Wow...I am Amazed!

I am down another whole pound this morning, putting me at 131.4!!!! I felt SOOOOO little when I woke up this morning, and it felt so good.
The Candida-G is working WONDERS!!!!! I have no cravings....and it is now SOOOO easy for me to stick to the diet. I LOVE it!!! (Thank you Cindy SO MUCH!!!!!) Only two more shots left after today, and then two more VLCD days after that. So I will be starting phase 3 on Thursday. I am so excited at the thought of actually seeing 129!!! It just might happen!!
I am thinking about doing one more round some time in October. That would give me atleast 6 weeks of break....I think that would be good. We'll see though, because honestly, I feel SOOO good and I think I look AMAZING!!
Well, today is my cousin's wedding. I can hardly believe she is getting married...I still see her as a little girl..... crazy how fast we all grow up!! (and even faster when it's your own kids). I am both excited and nervous at the same time. I definitly do not crave sugar anymore, but who knows what will happen when that delicious cake is surrounding me. Just have to keep in mind that I'M ALMOST DONE......CAN'T BLOW IT NOW!!!!!! I can SOOOO do this!!
Of course, I'll let ya'll know how it went in the morning! Hope you all have a good weekend!!!

New All-time Low!!

I lost another whole pound this morning, putting me at 132.4, which is an all-time low for me!!! I am so psyched. After today, only 3 more shots left!!! I really do feel amazing! I put on my swimming suit this morning and I was in shock....I looked good in it! Okay, anyways, I'm not trying to boast. I feel so healthy and just plain good in general. Thanks to all of you who have left comments....they encourage me more than you know!!
Well, better go get some tea!! Hope ya'll have a great day and great weekend!!

YES!! Finally a big loss!!

I am down two whole pounds this morning!! So that puts me at 133.4. After today I have 4 more shots left. I am feeling extremely weak and shaky this morning, and lightheaded everytime I stand up. Not sure how much longer I can go.....7 days really doesn't sound that long, but right now it seriously seems like an eternity!!
I am going to go take some potassium pills and drink more water and tea. Hope ya'll have a great day!

Still Inching

My weight this morning is 135.4...so that is down another .4. Wish it were more but at least it is in the right direction. After today I have 5 more shots, and 7 more days of VLCD. I am SOOOO ready to be done, but I am determined to end it the right way this time. This is the last chance I have before we go on our trip. I can not even tell you how scared I am of phase three and whether or not I'll be able to maintain my new weight.
Well I need to go drink some water and tea....hopeya'll have a great day!

Slow....but in the right direction

My weight this morning is 135.8. So yes, it is coming off slow, but at least it is coming off. My cousin is getting married this Saturday. A lot of my extended family hasn't seen me for quite some time. They are going to be shocked at how much weight I've lost and how good I look. I'm kind of excited to see how people are going to react. I am also determined not to cheat, as I am sooo sooo close to being done. I know I can do it. This past Saturday one of my friends got married, and I made it through the reception without cheating...not even a bite of cake (and it looked absolutely delish!!!!)
My mom and I are going shopping on the 6th....she is going to help me pick out some cute new clothes for our trip. I will be done with the shots a week and a half before we go so I should be at my final size and be able to buy a few things that I know will fit for longer than a month ;) . I'm so excited! I think I might even try to find me a new swimming suit. But I'm not sure how successful that will be as the season is almost over and they are hard to find now. But I guess we will see.
Well, I need to go get some fluids in me.....hape you all are doing well.

New Scale

Well everyone.... I finally got myself a new scale.... My weight this morning is 136.2. Sooooo that is def. down from the last time I weighed, but I was hoping it would be lower than that. Oh well.... I know that I am losing slower and slower as I get closer to my goal. I have 7 more shots left before I am done. It would be great to see 129 but I am not so sure that will happen. Looks like I will be ending in the low 130's. Then my goal is to STAY THERE!!! I HAVE to do it this time.
Hope ya'll have a great day!

And Another....

Had another great day yesterday...This whole not having a scale this week I think is doing me very good!!! I don't wanna mess up because I have that excitment of the number that I'll see if I stick to it!! Sooooo, I've decided I will get a scale this weekend. So I will be weighing in on either Sunday morning or Monday morning! My cravings lately has been the homemade PB at Whole Foods. Best stuff in the WORLD!! lol....I was SOOOO close to getting some last night, but resisted! I am psyched for phase three to get here so that I can eat that PB!! yumm yummm!!!
Well, I hope ya'll are doing well, and have a great weekend!!!

Another Good Day!

Yesterday was another good day. When I woke up this morning I felt so little....my tummy is definitly getting smaller. I am getting a scale this weekend.....I hope I have a nice surprise awaiting me. It feels nice to be back on track after several days of falling off the wagon. Just a couple more weeks and I will be done!....for GOOD! That thought makes me very happy!! lol. My serious goal is to be able to maintain the weight that I end at. That seems to be my biggest downfall. I will be stopping in enough time to allow myself 3 full weeks of phase 3 before we leave for vacation. I have been taking Candida-G and I feel it is definitly helping my cravings. My greatest hope is that it will be the key to staying away from all sugar and starch during the 3 weeks of phase three.
Well I need to go get some liquid in me....Hope ya'll have a great day!!

Feeling Good!!

Well I am feeling good this morning.....did great yesterday! I am gonna get a new scale when I go grocery shopping on Friday or Saturday. It's kinda cool not to weight though, because I am more aware of how my clothes fit, and I can tell they are fitting looser. I just can't wait for this round to end though!!! Seems like an extremely long way away right now.
I better go drink some tea....Hope ya'll have a great day!!

Feeling Good

Well it bugs the tar outta me that I don't have a scale to weigh in, but I am feeling good....was very good yesterday!!! I think I am going to go this week before I get a scale.....then I'll be in for a pleasant surprise!! I plan to stick this out til the end of the month and then do a full 3 weeks of phase 3 correctly, then when we leave for our trip I will be starting phase 4. I am SOOOO excited!!! Also, my sister in law is doing the protocol, and is doing very well!!! She started out where I started out....so has around 100 pounds to lose. She is so excited at the thought of being thin one day.... she knows that I did it, and has confidence that she can too!!! I can't wait to see her reach her goals!!! HCG is AMAZING!!!!

Broken

Well I stepped on my scale this morning and it went crrrraaaaaack~! So, needless to say I don't know what my weight is now. I don't think I am going to go buy a new one til the end of the week. Maybe I'll do better if I know there will be a good surprise at the end of the week.
Well I am hopping off of here and getting back to my kiddos. Have a great day!

Struggle

I must say that I am having the struggle of a lifetime right now. Its hard for me to see the end of the tunnel.
My Weight this morning is 138.4.
I'm hoping that today will be a better day!
Happy Sunday everyone!

Back On Track

Well I finally feel like I have my resolve back....like I really CAN do this....that I WILL get to my goal!
I think that maybe the Candida-G is starting to take effect....my cravings yesterday were definitly not as bad, and I was able to stick it out all day.
My weight this morning is 137.8. I'm hoping that in around 4-5 days, I will be in new territory (My LIW was 133.2).
Also, something that helped me yesterday was to eat later..... Usually I've eaten all of my food for the day by 3:00pm and then I go crazy the rest of the evening. So yesterday I ate lunch at 1ish and then I was able to hold out on dinner til about 5. So that definitly helped me get through the evening.
I have a busy day today....should be interesting! I will report back in the morning! Have a great weekend everyone!

Messed Up!!

I gave in to temptation yesterday, and am up 2.8 pounds this morning. My weight is 138.4. I was feeling so terrible yesterday, like I was a lost cause. I am feeling a little better this morning, and am just going to pick right back up and keep going. I am praying that the Candida-G will start helping me significantly. So I think what I am going to do is start my 23 days from today to make sure my hypothalymus gets reset. Ya'll probably think I'm crazy and all over the place huh?
Well I'm signing off for now....Have a great day!

Got it...

I received my Candida-G yesterday, and took my first pill yesterday, and then my second this morning, so I'm hoping that it starts working today!! The thought of no sugar/carb cravings makes me soooo happy!
I am down 1.2 pounds this morning putting me at 135.6 and making my total loss for 3 days 3.4 pounds. 2-3 more days and I should be back down to my LIW, and will be losing new weight.
Ut oh....I hear crying..... gotta run!

One Pound

I am down one pound this morning putting me at 136.8 and making my total loss for 2 days 2.2 pounds. Looks like I'm back on track. Its amazing to me how fast those pounds will creep up on you when you don't follow the protocol, and how hard it seems to take it back off. (My own fault, I know). I'm actually looking forward to the next 3 weeks, and am excited that I will get to see the 120's.....actually, my true goal is to actually get down to 120 like I had orginially hoped. THAT would be a dream come true!!! I am hoping my Candida-G gets here today so I can start that, because its all I can do not to give in to these cravings. I never get hungry.....just crave all the wrong foods!
Well, I'm gonna go get some tea! Have a great day!

Headache

Well yesterday and this morning so far I have a pretty decent headache. My Candida-G should be here today or tomorrow (I paid extra for 2nd day air)....I can't wait to get this problem under control...I really hope it works....I'm trusting Cindy!!
This morning's weight is 137.8, so that makes my first day's loss 1.2 pounds. I just keep saying to myself that I CAN do this....just 3 more weeks...I CAN do this. Then the trick will be following Phase 3 to the letter, to make sure I am setting my new weight set point. I'm sure that if my Candida is under control, then it will be much easier to resist the sugar and carbs on P3.
So that is that for today....hopefully I will see consistant losses for motivation!
Have a great day!

Re-evaluate

Okay, so I have had a chat with Miss Cindy, and here is what I've decided to do (thank you for your advice, Cindy).......
Since 23 days are needed to re-set the hypothalymus, I am on shots again, and will go for 23 days before I stop, and then will make sure to follow the diet correctly for 72 hours after my last shot. I really messed up this time at the very end because of my uncontrollable cravings. So Cindy said my problem was candida overgrowth, and I have purchased Candida-G, to get this under control. It will be here any day, and I'm hoping that as a result of that, I won't have these crazy cravings anymore!!!!
So, my morning weight is 139 even, and today is day one of a whole new round. Looks like with 23 shots ahead of me, I will see the 120's afterall.

Not so Good

My weight this morning is 136.4. I am begining to re-evaluate my plans for this round...more on that later.

Confused

My weight is exactly the same today, and I'm bummed, as I didn't cheat at all yesterday. So I am still at 133.2. Today will be the VLCD as well as tomorrow and then I'm on to P3 to see how well I can maintain this new weight. I'm already salivating over what my first breakfast will be....eggs and sausage with cheese!! mmmmmmm