R2P2VLCD1

213.2 (+0.4)

Here we go! I'll be making slight off-protocol adjustments this round and assessing how they work for me (mixing some veggies, using broccoli, etc.). If you're reading this, be aware that these adventures are not allowed in the original protocol.

Breakfast — 0
Lemon water

Mid-morning Snack — 20
1 grissini (20)

Lunch (Mongolian BBQ) — 225
100 g. chicken breast (110)
1 medium onion, sliced (50)
1/2 c. shredded cabbage (15)
curry sauce (20)
sesame bread (30)

Dinner — 240
125 g. Chicken breast (140)
8 oz steamed asparagus (45)
4 XL strawberries (35)

Daily total: 485

Measurements
Neck - 14.25
Upper arm - 14
Bust - 41
Chest - 36
Waist - 39 (abs tight but not sucking in)
Hips - 45.5
Thigh - 27.5
Calf - 19

R2P1LD1

212.8

Well, here we go. I overate junk for the past week, knowing this was coming, so I'm 4 over R1 LIW. OOPS. I need to eat P3 long term to maintain, it seems.

I lucked out this round, because India has banned sale and/or production of Rx HCG. Fortunately, I ordered enough for this round in my last order, so I'm set. Phew! I hope that by the time I am ready for round 3, it's available again.

I wrote down stats from the scale this morning. Will post them later. Need to do measurements and photos, too.

Breakfast:
Few bites of low fat waffles
Coffee w/milk and HWC

R1P4D18

211.4 (+2.6 over LIW)

My mind is gearing up for Round 2, so I keep sneaking junk meals that I won't be indulging in for the next two months (had French fries yesterday for the first time in nearly three months!). That's pushed my weight up over the window by a smidgen. <sigh> I'm trying not to go crazy, though!

I got my supplies for Round 2. I plan to start loading Sunday and VLCD a week from today. Yeeps. Range of emotions ... excitement, dread, etc.

R1P4D12

Didn't want to continue to bore you (and me) with the daily report. I'm still in my window within 2 lbs of LIW; averaging 209.4. I'm starting to gear up for round 2 in a couple of weeks. I need to order a few supplies. Soon. And plan my loading days. :o)

R1P4D7

209.4

R1P4D6

208.8 (LIW)

Breakfast:
2 turkey sausage patties (in a hurry!)
1 cappuccino

Lunch:
2 cheese pupusas
casamiento (black beans and rice)
sour cream

Dinner: ?

R1P4D5

209.4 (+0.6 over LIW)

Meh. Too bad that little loss from the sick day didn't stick. I ate a few things yesterday that I probably shouldn't have (Kraft Mac n Cheese Monday night, buttered toast, chips and salsa, and last night's broccoli quinoa cheese casserole). The casserole was yum, but I used full fat cheese and mayo, and it was too oily. I guess quinoa doesn't absorb grease like rice does. Next time, I'll follow the recipe and use the low fat versions.

Realized today that I'm supposed to start round 2 in a couple of weeks. I have the HCG, but need some supplies (mixing vials and mixing syringes). Better get on that soon. I think I'm going to do an extended round. I won't have time to do a third round before my Florida trip in early July (want to be P4 by then), so I'm going to drag my 40 injects out by doing a weekly skip day and not injecting for the first three days of each TOM. That should give me an extra two weeks on the VLCD, maximizing the losses for the round. I hope I can be strong that long. It gets tiresome eating the same things for weeks on end, much less two months. We'll see.

Breakfast:
2 eggs
1/4 cup turkey sausage crumbles
1 slice American cheese

R1P4D4

207.8 (-1.0 under LIW)

Amazing what a day of dizziness and puking will do for your weight. :o)

R1P4D3

209.4 (+0.6 over LIW)

Woke up with the room spinning today. Started new birth control yesterday, and it seems my body does not like the hormones. I could barely turn my head, much less walk. Couldn't even keep water down. I finally got rid of the NuvaRing about 2 pm. By 5, I was fine. Crazy.

R1P4D2

209.8 (+1.0 over LIW)

Nice and steady. Phew.

Yummy P3 Pancakes

• 3/4 cup almond flour
• 2 T. coconut flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/4+ cup club soda (amount depends on how thick you like your pancakes)
• 2 T. oil (coconut or other)
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/4 t. baking powder
• Sweetener to taste

Mix all ingredients, let batter sit a minute to absorb liquid, then cook on hot griddle sprayed with coconut oil spray, butter, or whatever. I topped with sliced strawberries and whipped cream (make your own to avoid the sugar in spray kinds).

R1P4D1

209.8 (+1.0 over LIW)

Yesterday I was 211.4, but I knew it was water-retention from salt, so I didn't do the Steak Day.

Today is day one of phase 4. Not sure what I'll do different. I think I'll add whole grain bread first. I've been sneaking some beans throughout phase 3, so they probably won't react badly, either. I'll have to be careful with the bread; it's a slippery slope for me.

Breakfast (560):
1 banana (120)
1 slice spelt bread (100)
1 T. Earth Balance (100)
2 turkey sausage patties (120)
2 Tassimo cappuccinos (120)

R1P3D20

209.6 (+0.8 over LIW)

Breakfast:
3 chocolate chip cookies

In the cookies, which I made last night, I subbed xylitol for the honey and used 2 parts almond flour and one part coconut flour. I chopped up cocoa crack for the chocolate chips. And I added walnuts.

R1P3D19

210.8 (+2.0 over LIW)

This is all TOM-related weight, so not going to do another steak day.

Breakfast (265):
3 eggs (225)
2 melbas (40)