DAY 9: 189.4lbs.
Okay-not so bad. 1 lb. loss. Really want to see greater results (to make up for the mysterious gain) but I'll definitely take a pound loss! Came up with a GREAT, by the pool, drink today! I call it "Summer Strawberry Spritzer." You take 1 1/2 strawberries (you can do 2, but I want to save my strawberry rations for more spritzers!), a wedge of lemon juice (I throw it in after I've squeezed it), mineral water, vanilla creme stevia, and a bit of plain water-combine it all in blender (or on the rocks, just mash the strawberries) and serve in a pretty glass. Garnish top w/ a few mint leaves, if you wish and Yummo! It was funny how excited I got about having this drink after feeling deprived of most foods that are enjoyable...and it also helped alot to sip on that by our pool while my family was having a cook out of hot dogs and hamburgers. You know what, though? I was so enamored with my spritzer, yummy fish and cucumber salad that I didn't even smell it or notice it! Giant step!
However, as tough as the early part of today was, the latter was fine. I have found a few recipes and had some great meals which has hugely encouraged me and prepared some ahead too. Fish w/ ground melba toast, curry, lemon juice and spices-mmm... and cucumber thai salad from the $40 HCG online cookbook. So, glad to go to bed finally full. We'll see what happens in the morning...
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
DAY 8: 190.4
Down only .2lbs.? I was really conscious yesterday on upping water, less sodium, etc. I have felt the most discouraged today that I have been. It definitely was a "push through" day. Took a nap with my 3 yr. old, Lily Grace-needed some time not thinking about it. I really want "joy for this journey." Also, I still have to live everyday life, responsibilities, etc. I don't want this to consume my thoughts. Bonnie and I talked today. She reminded me of how I told her the story of how it was no accident of coming upon the HCG diet. "8" is the number of new beginnings. I am believing for that. I will keep going.
Down only .2lbs.? I was really conscious yesterday on upping water, less sodium, etc. I have felt the most discouraged today that I have been. It definitely was a "push through" day. Took a nap with my 3 yr. old, Lily Grace-needed some time not thinking about it. I really want "joy for this journey." Also, I still have to live everyday life, responsibilities, etc. I don't want this to consume my thoughts. Bonnie and I talked today. She reminded me of how I told her the story of how it was no accident of coming upon the HCG diet. "8" is the number of new beginnings. I am believing for that. I will keep going.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
DAY 7: 190.6lbs.
Up .8 of a pound?! What is up with that??!! I don't know what the deal is but I was extremely bloated when I went to bed last night and felt legs and ankles swollen a bit this morning before I weighed. So, I have upped my water today and was "regular'"(if you know what I mean:)) Even before discouragement tried to set in, I felt the Lord wanting me to offer this gain up to Him in a sacrifice of praise, with a good attitude-not sulking today. I did this and had some great divine appointments with a few gals which I may not have had if I had let that bad attitude set in. I did good until toward the evening when I got grumpy to my hubby and children. I realized deep inside it was just because I couldn't eat what I wanted to! Ugh! How stupid! The flesh just screams for what it wants and doesn't like to be deprived! All these spiritual lessons I am getting from this whole thing. Lord, give me the grace and strength to PRESS on with a good attitude (heart) and pure thoughts (mind).
Huge wake up call for me that I can't only RELY on this HCG diet to get this weight off-my trust MUST first and foremost be in the Lord because the Word says apart from Him we can do nothing. Nothing means...nothing! So, I resolve to rely on Him for the strength to be totally victorious in this whole HCG journey and in getting rid of any outlet food has been for me. Admittedly, really do want to see results on the scale tomorrow. No cheating today even when I got my kids Chick-fil-A for dinner! Exchanged some great, encouraging texts with Bonnie (Bless God, I love her)!
Anyway, I'm tired-good night...
Up .8 of a pound?! What is up with that??!! I don't know what the deal is but I was extremely bloated when I went to bed last night and felt legs and ankles swollen a bit this morning before I weighed. So, I have upped my water today and was "regular'"(if you know what I mean:)) Even before discouragement tried to set in, I felt the Lord wanting me to offer this gain up to Him in a sacrifice of praise, with a good attitude-not sulking today. I did this and had some great divine appointments with a few gals which I may not have had if I had let that bad attitude set in. I did good until toward the evening when I got grumpy to my hubby and children. I realized deep inside it was just because I couldn't eat what I wanted to! Ugh! How stupid! The flesh just screams for what it wants and doesn't like to be deprived! All these spiritual lessons I am getting from this whole thing. Lord, give me the grace and strength to PRESS on with a good attitude (heart) and pure thoughts (mind).
Huge wake up call for me that I can't only RELY on this HCG diet to get this weight off-my trust MUST first and foremost be in the Lord because the Word says apart from Him we can do nothing. Nothing means...nothing! So, I resolve to rely on Him for the strength to be totally victorious in this whole HCG journey and in getting rid of any outlet food has been for me. Admittedly, really do want to see results on the scale tomorrow. No cheating today even when I got my kids Chick-fil-A for dinner! Exchanged some great, encouraging texts with Bonnie (Bless God, I love her)!
Anyway, I'm tired-good night...
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
DAY 6: 189.8lbs
Yay! 1.4lb. loss! Praise the Lord out of the 190's-yuck! Discovered a tasty treat for the summer today at Starbucks. Iced coffee (the no sugar kind), then bring your own flavored stevia. Was great and helped ward off hunger until dinner. Also iced that chai tea I talked about yesterday, sweetened it with some chocolate and vanilla creme stevia and YUM! All in all a decent day although I had a few tough moments of being aggravated I couldn't just eat what I wanted, but then right behind those thoughts was the realization that I am in the situation I'm in because of just eating what I wanted. Will press on reminded of Philippians 4:13, "I CAN do ALL things through CHRIST Who strengthens me!" I also am so thankful for my wonderful, encouraging husband. I know there are many out there who don't have that support and I feel EXTREMELY, undeservedly blessed! My wonderful friend, Bonnie Shores, has been such an added blessing to my life. What would I do without our daily texts and chats? Been bloated tonight. Took some Cascara Sagrada. We'll see what happens in the morning...
Yay! 1.4lb. loss! Praise the Lord out of the 190's-yuck! Discovered a tasty treat for the summer today at Starbucks. Iced coffee (the no sugar kind), then bring your own flavored stevia. Was great and helped ward off hunger until dinner. Also iced that chai tea I talked about yesterday, sweetened it with some chocolate and vanilla creme stevia and YUM! All in all a decent day although I had a few tough moments of being aggravated I couldn't just eat what I wanted, but then right behind those thoughts was the realization that I am in the situation I'm in because of just eating what I wanted. Will press on reminded of Philippians 4:13, "I CAN do ALL things through CHRIST Who strengthens me!" I also am so thankful for my wonderful, encouraging husband. I know there are many out there who don't have that support and I feel EXTREMELY, undeservedly blessed! My wonderful friend, Bonnie Shores, has been such an added blessing to my life. What would I do without our daily texts and chats? Been bloated tonight. Took some Cascara Sagrada. We'll see what happens in the morning...
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
DAY 5: 191.2lbs.
Okay-.8lbs. lost. Not jumping up and down but grateful for some loss. So today has been a semi-difficult day. Was hungry most of day but busied myself with housecleaning and lots of mineral water with lemon and stevia. Made a great soup tonight from the online recipe of meatballs and added spices, Swanson's low sodium, fat free broth, and 1/2 of a big bag of spinach leaves. Yum! AND the best part-FILLING! Had to go ahead and have my strawberry smoothie this afternoon as it was my first day back to boot camp on this diet. Needed the boost to make it for an entire hour. Had more energy than I anticipated-PTL! Also found a yummy tea at Earth Fare from Celestial Seasonings called Chocolate Caramel Enchantment Chai. Yummy! Made some cold and may brew some later, hot. Had baked apples again for breakfast. Overall good day but I hope to see more than .8lbs. lost in the morning. We'll see!
Okay-.8lbs. lost. Not jumping up and down but grateful for some loss. So today has been a semi-difficult day. Was hungry most of day but busied myself with housecleaning and lots of mineral water with lemon and stevia. Made a great soup tonight from the online recipe of meatballs and added spices, Swanson's low sodium, fat free broth, and 1/2 of a big bag of spinach leaves. Yum! AND the best part-FILLING! Had to go ahead and have my strawberry smoothie this afternoon as it was my first day back to boot camp on this diet. Needed the boost to make it for an entire hour. Had more energy than I anticipated-PTL! Also found a yummy tea at Earth Fare from Celestial Seasonings called Chocolate Caramel Enchantment Chai. Yummy! Made some cold and may brew some later, hot. Had baked apples again for breakfast. Overall good day but I hope to see more than .8lbs. lost in the morning. We'll see!
Monday, May 25, 2009
OK. So I didn't set this blog up early enough. I will do a little recap since this is my 4th day on the HCG program.
DAYS 1 & 2: LOAD DAYS
Fri.(5/22/09-193.6lbs.) & Sat. (5/23/09-194.4lbs.)
Now, let me first say that I have not weighed myself in YEARS, so this was one of the hardest things for me to do-to face the music! It really freaked me out to see I weighed this much, even though I am 5'10"-see there, excuses, excuses. However, it was the FIRST step toward victory and the ONLY way to get there! My goal is 157lbs. and for me, that's very nice, normal and thin. I do want to also say that, for me, this is just not about looking good again in a bikini. It's about growing old and seeing my children & grandchildren! Playing and enjoying life with them. Our society is so about what FEELS good. Well, guess what? That has earned me 30+ extra unwanted pounds and a lower quality of life! Saying no to the wrong desires of the flesh makes you an over comer. We just don't have to have everything we want.
I have also contemplated how embarrassing it would be to put this weight out there for all to see on the internet through this blog, but like my friend, Bonnie, this is NOT just about me. I want to share this victorious journey with all those around me! Shared joy is double joy! So, here it is for all to see. Freak out and then keep going.
LOAD- No, I did not do it healthfully. I also found it is not quite as fun to eat like this when you have to; although, don't get me wrong, no one had to force feed me! I was a little nuts about the 1.2 weight gain between load days, but my dear friend, Bonnie Shores, said don't worry about it-it will come off in the first couple days of the VLCD (very low-calorie diet).
Let's see...
BREAKFAST: sourdough french toast w/ cherry topping and whip cream, eggs, bacon and biscuits at Cracker Barrel.
LUNCH: Chick-fil-A sandwich (a lunch favorite of mine) waffle fries, 1/2 & 1/2 tea w/ lemonade and don't forget the milkshake.
DINNER: PIZZA with all my favorite toppings at a great place here in Athens with their signature strawberry stromboli for dessert...
YOU GET THE PICTURE-No need to even go into the second load day! The weird thing that was really eye opening for me at Cracker Barrel (and pretty much, everywhere) was that here I was eating all this food for the purpose of "loading," but everyone around me was definitely overweight and eating all that, normally! We Americans have got to get it together! Disgusting!
DAY 3: 195.4lbs.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Okay, yet again, hating the weight gain from the previous last day of loading but remembering Bonnie's words to chill. So, my first day on the very low calorie diet (VLCD) was not easy. Spats of hunger, doubts of "can I really do this for 40 days?", and all the things I couldn't eat seem to taunt me. I have been amazingly aware of the fact that food has been such a source of entertainment for me and an emotional outlet. Something to be happy about? Eat! Stressed out or sad or angry about something? Eat! I want God to be my TOTAL source!
Prayed much and thanked God for my amazing hubby who is such a support and makes me laugh-he is my GIFT from God! So, I texted Bonnie and told her I am half hungry but FULLY DETERMINED! Like my other HCG friend, Todd, told me,"It's not okay to be hungry but it IS okay to not be totally full."
NO (few minute) dish is going to be as satisfying as being thin (forever!) again will be. This is a means to the end!
DAY 4: 192lbs.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Wahoo!!! 3.4lbs. lost! I am pumped today. Definitely was so happy to see this number as this is my second day on the VLCD. Breakfast for two days now has been the Apple Crisp recipe off the HCG Recipes website. Makes a whole 8x8 pan and very filling, especially with two cups of coffee. Lunch was mahi mahi in tin foil w/ lemon juice and spices and 2 1/2 sliced cukes w/ Bragg's Apple Cider vinegar and Bragg's seasonings (great blend of seasonings I got at Kroger).
Happy Memorial Day today! We were invited to our friends' house for a cookout. My girlfriend, Andrea, is a great cook, so this was going to be a challenge. Prepared lean, ground buffalo and mixed it w/ two tomatoes pureed with fresh basil, oregano and spices. Took it with me and had my first filling meal. It was so fresh tasting! Difficult to see and smell all that food but very mentally satisfying to overcome the flesh and just say no! Plus, I tried to not tempt my eyes with it so much. Me and my gorgeous, gift from God, 3 yr. old, Lily Grace, pushed each other on the swing set while everyone else was chowing down-great time with her and no torture for me! Key was to come with my prepared food. As I am blogging now, I have the HCG under my tongue. It will cause you to salivate alot at first but I have found it helps if I try to relax my tongue more and I always set my kitchen timer 15 minutes so I can hear it go off anywhere I may be in the house. Had an orange julius tonight-very yummy and satisfies a sweet tooth as did my yesterday evening strawberry smoothie. Discovered a tasty, fizzy, get-you-by treat is a very cold liter of mineral water, lemon juice and vanilla creme stevia. Plus, I like the extra mental boost of the pretty, green glass bottle-I'm weird like that:) OK-better go to sleep so hunger doesn't settle in. May have a warm cup of tea to "ward it off" before it has a chance to take hold. Nite-nite!
DAYS 1 & 2: LOAD DAYS
Fri.(5/22/09-193.6lbs.) & Sat. (5/23/09-194.4lbs.)
Now, let me first say that I have not weighed myself in YEARS, so this was one of the hardest things for me to do-to face the music! It really freaked me out to see I weighed this much, even though I am 5'10"-see there, excuses, excuses. However, it was the FIRST step toward victory and the ONLY way to get there! My goal is 157lbs. and for me, that's very nice, normal and thin. I do want to also say that, for me, this is just not about looking good again in a bikini. It's about growing old and seeing my children & grandchildren! Playing and enjoying life with them. Our society is so about what FEELS good. Well, guess what? That has earned me 30+ extra unwanted pounds and a lower quality of life! Saying no to the wrong desires of the flesh makes you an over comer. We just don't have to have everything we want.
I have also contemplated how embarrassing it would be to put this weight out there for all to see on the internet through this blog, but like my friend, Bonnie, this is NOT just about me. I want to share this victorious journey with all those around me! Shared joy is double joy! So, here it is for all to see. Freak out and then keep going.
LOAD- No, I did not do it healthfully. I also found it is not quite as fun to eat like this when you have to; although, don't get me wrong, no one had to force feed me! I was a little nuts about the 1.2 weight gain between load days, but my dear friend, Bonnie Shores, said don't worry about it-it will come off in the first couple days of the VLCD (very low-calorie diet).
Let's see...
BREAKFAST: sourdough french toast w/ cherry topping and whip cream, eggs, bacon and biscuits at Cracker Barrel.
LUNCH: Chick-fil-A sandwich (a lunch favorite of mine) waffle fries, 1/2 & 1/2 tea w/ lemonade and don't forget the milkshake.
DINNER: PIZZA with all my favorite toppings at a great place here in Athens with their signature strawberry stromboli for dessert...
YOU GET THE PICTURE-No need to even go into the second load day! The weird thing that was really eye opening for me at Cracker Barrel (and pretty much, everywhere) was that here I was eating all this food for the purpose of "loading," but everyone around me was definitely overweight and eating all that, normally! We Americans have got to get it together! Disgusting!
DAY 3: 195.4lbs.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Okay, yet again, hating the weight gain from the previous last day of loading but remembering Bonnie's words to chill. So, my first day on the very low calorie diet (VLCD) was not easy. Spats of hunger, doubts of "can I really do this for 40 days?", and all the things I couldn't eat seem to taunt me. I have been amazingly aware of the fact that food has been such a source of entertainment for me and an emotional outlet. Something to be happy about? Eat! Stressed out or sad or angry about something? Eat! I want God to be my TOTAL source!
Prayed much and thanked God for my amazing hubby who is such a support and makes me laugh-he is my GIFT from God! So, I texted Bonnie and told her I am half hungry but FULLY DETERMINED! Like my other HCG friend, Todd, told me,"It's not okay to be hungry but it IS okay to not be totally full."
NO (few minute) dish is going to be as satisfying as being thin (forever!) again will be. This is a means to the end!
DAY 4: 192lbs.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Wahoo!!! 3.4lbs. lost! I am pumped today. Definitely was so happy to see this number as this is my second day on the VLCD. Breakfast for two days now has been the Apple Crisp recipe off the HCG Recipes website. Makes a whole 8x8 pan and very filling, especially with two cups of coffee. Lunch was mahi mahi in tin foil w/ lemon juice and spices and 2 1/2 sliced cukes w/ Bragg's Apple Cider vinegar and Bragg's seasonings (great blend of seasonings I got at Kroger).
Happy Memorial Day today! We were invited to our friends' house for a cookout. My girlfriend, Andrea, is a great cook, so this was going to be a challenge. Prepared lean, ground buffalo and mixed it w/ two tomatoes pureed with fresh basil, oregano and spices. Took it with me and had my first filling meal. It was so fresh tasting! Difficult to see and smell all that food but very mentally satisfying to overcome the flesh and just say no! Plus, I tried to not tempt my eyes with it so much. Me and my gorgeous, gift from God, 3 yr. old, Lily Grace, pushed each other on the swing set while everyone else was chowing down-great time with her and no torture for me! Key was to come with my prepared food. As I am blogging now, I have the HCG under my tongue. It will cause you to salivate alot at first but I have found it helps if I try to relax my tongue more and I always set my kitchen timer 15 minutes so I can hear it go off anywhere I may be in the house. Had an orange julius tonight-very yummy and satisfies a sweet tooth as did my yesterday evening strawberry smoothie. Discovered a tasty, fizzy, get-you-by treat is a very cold liter of mineral water, lemon juice and vanilla creme stevia. Plus, I like the extra mental boost of the pretty, green glass bottle-I'm weird like that:) OK-better go to sleep so hunger doesn't settle in. May have a warm cup of tea to "ward it off" before it has a chance to take hold. Nite-nite!
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