Bad Bloggers and Slow goings...

Well... I know I'm the biggest slacker EVER! to be honest, when I get off work I'm so tired I totally just crash!



Let's see the last few weeks have been interesting.

Today I weigh 177.0 (yesterday I was 176.8 but I think it's cause I had a bad tummy ache) and that makes a total of 14.something pounds!! I'm pretty thrilled but this has not come easy.

I'm been VERY good and have not cheated once. That means I've gone 20 days (not including my two stuff-o-face days) eating 500 calories and bloating my self with tea and water.

Here's a list of some of the hardships Ive encountered:

1) The grocery store - I call this Temptation Island... I accidentally got off course and found myself standing in the bakery aisle smelling the freshly baked french bread...

2) Potlucks/Friday Fat-fest at work - Wow... standing back as an observer makes me realize why I've gained so much weight while working in an office setting. Everyday I see treats laying out... cookies, bagels, pizza, candy, the list goes on!

3) Stupid people that want to break you - People that are either thin that has never had weight issues or people that are chubby and are insecure will try and break you... I've had a brownie shoved in my face, a beer practically poured down my shirt and people stand next to my desk as they indulge on a fat ass cookie... chewing and mmmming like a freaking 2 year old!

4) Having friends - I've dodged going out with people since I'm too scared to. I'm super social but honestly food + friends = fun... not water + friends! So I try at all cost to avoid going out. Today I'm going to the Broadway musical Wicked and I'm nervous even about that!!! I hope I don't pass any hot dog stands on the way!!!!!

5) Other people falling off the wagon - This one is tough... my co-worker is also on the protocol but since he's lost so much weight (22+ lbs I believe) he feels that if he's good 5 days a week and looses 4 lbs, cheating on the weekend is ok since he will only gain a few ounces. To be perfectly honest, I think it's a great idea - just wish I could join! I know that if I cheat, I'll gain it all back!!

6)Special occasions - Both my kids birthdays are coming up - 9/17 and 9/22 and this year I will not be having cake and ice cream... these maybe the hardest days for me.

7) Nazi's on the Protocol - So I've joined a forum with other people on hCG and most if not all of them are totally by the book. None of them cook with any kind of oil (that includes EVCO) so I've decided to not sure any oil too. All of them consider onion as a vegetable (my clinic told me I can have as much onion as i needed to flavor food) so I've also decided to use a serving of onion as a vegetable... the list goes on. Trying to be good usually means facing the reality that everything is bad for you.

Alright... that's my rant for the day!

Hope to write back soon!

K

Day 5 and Day 6

Well I'm a slacker... alright... I know.. I know!

Yesterday I jumped on the scale and had lost 2.4lbs and that brought me to a whopping 4 lbs in 3 days of real dieting. Nothing too exciting to report really (expect the 4 lbs). I think a lot of the weight was from the crap that I got rid of.

Today was also uneventful. Really I just went to work... drank tea and water... ate my tiny-ass meal and came home. I was a little sad this morining though... I got on the scale... and I had only lost .6 lbs. Alright, I know it's better then gaining weight but COME ON! Not even a WHOLE POUND?!! WTF?!

I'm going to chalk it up to not drinking enough water. From what I've gathered if you want the weight to come off... you have to DRINK A TON OF WATER. That's really hard for me. I thought I was doing so well but really I have 8oz of protein shake (with water), 16oz of green tea (with water) and at LEAST 2-24oz water bottles at work... AND 1 more 8oz protein shakes at home. That's 80 oz of water! So today I really stepped it up. I had the following:

1 - 8oz protein shake

2 - 16oz of green tea

3 - 24oz of ice water

1 - 8oz dinner shake

THAT'S 120 OUNCES OF WATER IN LESS THEN 18 HOURS!! I'm so full of liquid I think my vital organs are floating!

So if I get on the scale and it's not lower tomorrow... then... then... well then I'll follow my diet and try again on Saturday.

Oh so tomorrow will be my first day with no shot... I'm scared. I really feel like this stuff is keeping me from eatting my own hand off.

I'm going to try and not think about it... we'll see.

This too shall pass... anytime now...

Day 4 has been pretty good. New weight: 190.0 - that is 1.6 lbs I've lost.

I got up, had my usual shot, green tea and vitamin cocktail (aka chocolate protein shake). Was out the door in time and at work ON TIME, in fact early. I really feel like I'm starting to turn a new leaf.

Today I met with Pam. Pam is a nice sweet lady, the type of women that you just want to hug and laugh with... the type of person that likes a job well done... and she did just that for me. Pam is a certified colon hydrotherapis. Sounds scary hmm? Well I felt the same way... until I was in a medical gown with my knees in the air and a tube in my ass.

The story of my first colonic starts like any other story about poop really... I was nervous, scared and somewhat embarrassed. I arrived at Pam's little colon sanctuary 15 minutes early with all my paperwork filled out, a full bladder and a cheesy grin on my face. I had no idea what to expect. Before I knew it I was looking at a very informative diagram of a 'life size' large intestine and the acupuncture points that have been used for years to 'massage out' the crap that has been stored in your body for years. I was totally fascinated and really enjoying our poop conversation when all of a sudden, I was up to bat.

I entered a small room that was very tastefully decorated with a large bed (a mix between a masseuses table and a hospital bed). She pointed out the machine that would be doing most of the work and the tube that would soon be my tunnel to cleanliness.

I went to the restroom to disrobe from the waist down and empty my bladder. I put on a mint green medical gown and headed back to where my tube was waiting for me.

After laying down on my back Pam asked that I lay on my left side and this is when she well... you know... surprisingly enough, she was really gentle and it seemed like nothing... well OK she made me take a ton of deep breaths likes I was about to do Yoga and it relaxed me. Piece o' cake (or ass). After I was back on my back with my new extension between my cheeks, I was ready to go.

The way a colonic works is the machine has a very slow flow of warm water that goes back and forth, in and out... and then as you get use to the sensation... your colon is then filled with water.

Pam said 'alright, we are going to fill your colon now', I had no idea what that was going to mean or feel like. At first I couldn't feel a whole lot... then she said 'if you feel like you have to have a BM then let me know'. Since I wasn't sure what this would feel like, I thought I would 'pull the chain' a little early and told her I thought I was going to... well you can't lie to the all mighty clear tube. I tip my head forward and see there is a clear tube with water flowing back and forth... I realize this is my ass water!! Nothing came out... it was clear! So again she filled me up... once, twice, three times... and finally from the edge of my gut I feel a sudden urge! I'm going to shit the table!! I'm like 'PAM! I... I' and before I could say anything else she has released the value and there in it happened... I was shitting in a tube. At first I was so embarrassed... and then I heard Pam say 'You're doing so well, you really are! Great job! This is what we want' and I realized... I'm freaking here to get the cleanest colon around! It's on! This went on for another 25 minutes, Pam massaged my tummy and chatted with me, while I expelled my guts.

After all was said and done, I had to sit on the pot to ensure I was really 'done', then I got dressed, gave Pam a big hug (after all, we've been through a lot of shit together now) and went home.

I totally feel great! I feel cleansed and I'm really excited to take care of my body... weird hmm? Who knew shit could do that to you!

Scary as it may seem, it's totally worth it!

Day 3: The REAL challenge...

Today was my first true test, the real beginning.

I totally stuck to my meal plan.

When I got to work, I felt pretty good. My B-12 shot seemed to perk me up - like a tall cup of coffee, but by 11:45am I started feeling my tummy rumble.

Had my lunch that we prepared last night, and it was tasty. Not too much news to report.

Then right around 4pm I started to feel a little tired... it was almost like coming down from a sugar high. Nothing tragic but a little frustrating.

I got home at about 6:30pm and was pretty freaking hungry. I had what was on the menu... crab, cauliflower and for dessert an apple (with Cinnamon). To my surprise I was completely full. I was almost too full... not sure what to think of this, I'll have to see how tomorrow's dinner makes me feel.

This morning I got on the scale and I as 191.6 lbs. I really hadn't gained anything from my binging all weekend.

I forgot to post this part:

Day 1 weight: 189.8 lbs

Day 2 weight: 191.2 lbs

Day 3 weight: 191.6 lbs

This 'protocol' claims you will lose approx. 1 pound a day... I'm not holding my breath (yet), but still it's nice to think there's a chance.

9:45pm and I'm totally tired. I'm chalking it up to the temperature of the house... but perhaps I really am detoxing off fried goodness...

night.

Sunday 8/16 Day 2: totally discussed

Today was painful...

Here's a list of my shameful gluttony:

Breakfast: 2 banana-pineapple upside down pancakes topped with rum syrup, macadamia

nuts, butter and whipped cream. 2 eggs, hash browns with ketchup, 4 strips of bacon and 2 cups of coffee.

Lunch: 2 cokes, steamed mussels (about 10), bread sticks, salad, garlic mashed potatoes with mushrooms, Lasagna, Chicken Parmesan COVERED in Parmesan cheese...oh and 4 'after dinner' mints.

After lunch I was in such a food coma, I couldn't even THINK of eating again! I went home... laid down and took a 4 hour nap. My body is totally aching and I feel like I'm carrying a 9 month old baby!!!

When I woke from my nap, I realized this was going to be my last chance to get in a late snack... so I had a Peanut Buster parfait with extra chocolate sauce... I couldn't even get it down.. 4 bites in and I realized I couldn't do it. I'm just not cut out for competitive eating.

TIME TO PLAN -

In order to have this work, I have to plan.

I have made a food chart for the next 12 days (as much food as we have already purchased) and will do so again in 12 days... remember this is a 40 day diet.

Breakfast will now (and for the next 40 days) consist of :

1 - 8 oz shake with 1 scoop of vitamin enriched/protein powder and as much

Green Tea as I'd like.

Alex (being the best boyfriend ever) prepared my lunch for tomorrow:

Lean chicken breast (3.5 oz) grilled in extra virgin coconut oil and fresh basil

1 handful of lettuce - MCT oil and balsamic vinegar on the side

5 strawberries

Dinner will be much the same:

3.5 oz of boiled crab

1 cup of cauliflower

1 medium apple

Tomorrow I also take my first B-12 shot. I hear it's like natures crack and that I'll feel amazing! The needle is the same size but there is 6 times the amount of fluid I have to dispense... scary!

Alright, time for bed~ Oh but first, I'll leave you with my before photo...

BLAH! I can't wait to get out of this body~

Saturday 8/15/09 Day 1: Eat til you drop...

This morning I had to get up and take my first shot. I was so scared... but really it was nothing.

My intake to day was unreal!

Breakfast: 3 French pastries and a tall raspberry mocha with extra whip

Lunch: 1 fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes/gravy, coleslaw, roll with a ton of butter and a slice of peach cobbler... oh and a Dr. Pepper

Dinner: 3 Buffalo chicken sliders, 1 egg roll with sweat and sour sauce, 3 jalapeno poppers with ranch and a large Coke.

I'm somewhat ashamed at how much I can eat... but I feel really good about moving forward!

What am I going to eat??!

Alright... I'm back... sorry I was not able to write down all my thoughts yesterday... so I'm here now.

I finally found a decent summary of what I'm going to be eating:

To start I need to know:

• Drink bottled or filtered water.
• Walk at least 30 minutes to one hour per day.
• Eat grapefruit. Grapefruit has been scientifically proven to release fat.
• Apple Cider Vinegar can be used on your salad and marinated on your daily proteins (organic beef, breast of chicken and white fish). This stimulates metabolism and cleansing of the internal organs. It is also powerful in helping to release stored fat cells.
• Extra Virgin Raw Coconut Oil can be used for cooking. This stimulates metabolism, improves digestion, and helps to release fat.
• Use Natural Sweeteners. Stevia is the preferred sweetener. Avoid artificial sweeteners.
• Eating breakfast helps to increase your metabolism, burn fat, decrease appetite, and increase your morning blood sugar for energy throughout the day.
• Eat 6 small meals per day. This helps to increase your metabolism and release abnormal fat reserves.
• Eat salad with lunch and dinner. Eating a salad made with fresh vegetables helps to stimulate digestion and adds fiber which helps to regulate blood sugar.
• Try to eat organically grown fruits and vegetables. Organic food does not contain preservatives, chemicals, flavor enhancers, herbicides, pesticides, growth hormones and antibiotics, all which can make you ill or cause potential weight gain.
• Add Fiber. Fiber will help relieve constipation, reduce appetite, improve digestion and cleanse the body of toxins.
• Drink chamomile and green tea.
• Eliminate carbonated beverages. They block calcium absorption, cause nutritional deficiencies and slow down digestion.
• Avoid high fructose corn syrup. This is a man made highly processed sugar that has been designed to overtax the hypothalamus and increase insulin levels which can lead to obesity.
• No MSG (Monosodium Glutamate).
• No Fast Food.
• Use a Total Body Colon Cleanse and Candida Colon Cleanse prior to starting the injections in Phase2.
• Drugs. Use ALL medications prescribed to you by your doctor.
• Take a potent vitamin and mineral supplement through all phases of this diet.

DAY 1 and 2


• Take the HCG injection in the morning.
• Eat as often as you like throughout the day. This will increase your body’s fat stores to prepare you for the500 calorie per day limit on days 3-42. You may eat starches on day 1 and 2. However, whole grain bread, pasta and sweet potatoes are recommended.
• Drink ½ to 1 gallon of bottled or filtered water throughout the day.


Day 3-40

Take the HCG injection in the morning.

Take the HCG shot in the a.m. no food only coffee, water and tea is allowed for breakfast

Lunch - 100 grams of lean chicken, fish, beef one vegetable only of tomatoe, onion, aspargas (do not mix vegetables) one grissini breadstick piece of fruit (orange, apple, 1/2 grapefruit)

Dinner - same as lunch but always vary your choice of protein, vegetable and fruit

You can also save either your fruit or breadstick for in between snacks, this will give you four meals a day.

I say you are correct... this same list will apply for the next 40 days.

Alright... moving forward I will let you know how this goes...

hCG: a go at it...

Today I was chatting with my co-worker Scott and he was describing a new 'wonder drug' that he was starting this weekend. He said it was an injection based cocktail that would help him loose 25 - 40 lbs in 6 weeks. First I thought... no way... and then I did a little research.

For starters hCG is:

hCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, a hormone present in both men and women, but which is

produced in great amounts in pregnant females. During pregnancy, the substance almost completely controls the woman's meta

bolic functions. In non-pregnant persons, research suggests hCG similarly increases the

metabolism similar to a pregnant female. Thousands of calories in stored fat are released, and are used b

y the body or expelled. To keep the fat cells from immediately taking in more fat, the very low fat VLCD is necessary and

personal care products such as lotion, are prohibited.

I'd go into it all but really it's so complicated to even start that whole process.

More info at: http://hcgdietinfo.com/

Here's what I have to do... for the next 6 weeks... holy smokes...:

*Inject my stomach with this crazy cocktail 6 times a week

*Sustain on 500 calories a day - for the whole 6 weeks... no cheating

*Try and walk 10 - 30 minutes a day (seems easy enough)

*Take B-12 shots when possible (as many as 4 a month)

*Watch the weight melt off...

I can say this... as of today 8/13/09, I am 61 inches tall <5'1> and weight 191.6 lbs.

HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?!! I just can't wrap my two hands around it!!

Tomorrow morning I'll have the 'goods' delivered... the needles, the meds, the nasty shakes... you know, the goods.

I think what I'm more nervous about is the diet part. I really need to plan ALL my meals... ALL of them. When trying to live on 500 calories a day you have to know every bite... at all times.

I've decided perhaps I should 'take note' of what 500 calories really looks like and try and be creative. I have looked all over the Internet and really can't find a 'diet plan' set in stone that will help me on this new and some-what-scary journey. I know I'm the type of person that takes instruction very well. "Only take 1 please" or "Measure 1 cup ..." I need someone to say ONLY DO THIS or ONLY DO THAT... none of this "just do as you see fit" CRAP! If I do what I see fit I'll be over 200 lbs by next week!!!

I'll be back... I'm making a list of the good, the bad and the ugly...