VLCD #11: -1.4
The scale is being kind to me, once again! Today's loss takes me to 13.4 lbs down for this round and 37.4 lbs down total.
I'm still amazed each day that this weight is coming off so easily, and with seemingly little effort. However, I don't think any of us need to sell outselves short. Some of the detractors of the HCG Protocol have said that this is "taking the easy way out", but I don't consider injecting ourselves and staying on a regimented extremely low calorie program "the easy way out" at all. Certainly, we reap the rewards very quickly, but it takes dedication and perseverence to get there.
When questioned about how I'm losing the weight, it's hard to know what to tell people. Most, I refer to Kevin Trudeau's book. Many want to know more specifics anyway. And the minute you say the word "injection" is when their minds usually snap shut. And so now they'll just wait to see how long it will take for me to gain the weight back.
And that's why I'm so determined to figure out this "maintenance" thing - I didn't do Phase 4 right the last time and gained back 5 lbs. I'm sure it was because I started eating too many starches and carbs from day one instead of introducing them very slowly and gradually.
In the meantime, though, I'm so glad that things are working as well as they are! And after reading the other HCG Challengers' blogs last night, it looks like everyone else is doing really well, too! Hope you all have a great weekend!
I'm still amazed each day that this weight is coming off so easily, and with seemingly little effort. However, I don't think any of us need to sell outselves short. Some of the detractors of the HCG Protocol have said that this is "taking the easy way out", but I don't consider injecting ourselves and staying on a regimented extremely low calorie program "the easy way out" at all. Certainly, we reap the rewards very quickly, but it takes dedication and perseverence to get there.
When questioned about how I'm losing the weight, it's hard to know what to tell people. Most, I refer to Kevin Trudeau's book. Many want to know more specifics anyway. And the minute you say the word "injection" is when their minds usually snap shut. And so now they'll just wait to see how long it will take for me to gain the weight back.
And that's why I'm so determined to figure out this "maintenance" thing - I didn't do Phase 4 right the last time and gained back 5 lbs. I'm sure it was because I started eating too many starches and carbs from day one instead of introducing them very slowly and gradually.
In the meantime, though, I'm so glad that things are working as well as they are! And after reading the other HCG Challengers' blogs last night, it looks like everyone else is doing really well, too! Hope you all have a great weekend!
posted by Susan at
8:00 AM
2 Comments:
The easy way out? I don't think so. Sometimes I wish I could just lower my calories and do it that way. As soon as I give up certain foods, I feel deprived. This is hard work. I keep saying just let me make it through today and tomorrow will be easier. I have so much to "gain" by doing the protocol. Other than wanting to stay miserable and unhappy (which I don't want to be), I can't see any reason not to do it.
Hi Susan, Thanks again for a lovely comment on my blog. Just wondering how you kicked the GERD? I've tried all the tricks about not eating late, raising the head of the bed, apple cider vinegar and avoiding all the foods they say to avoid, but it always comes back the second I let up or overeat even slightly. I found that I had really bad GERD during my last round, with nothing in my stomach and it still producing acid. Any advice is so appreciated, especially from a fellow singer! Helen
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