VLCD #5: -1.0

Injection Day #7: Down another lb, which is just 1.2 lb away from LIW, thank goodness! This protocol really does amaze me, in so many ways! I'm amazed at how quickly we can shed the weight; I'm also amazed how, if we don't stay on the straight and narrow path of the various stages, we can gain it back equally quickly. But it looks like if we get back on the program and do things the right way, then a little extra effort can get us back to where we need to be in a relatively short time. I'm thankful that it is only taking about a week of VLCDs to get back to LIW - I was beginning to think I'd never see that number on the scale again!

Many thanks to Cindy C for helping me with a "sanity check" on my mixing and for other helpful suggestions. Also, I was doubting the efficacy of my HCG, because I'm still on the 10,000 IU batch that I mixed before my last round (this was an ampoule that I had purchased before the Challenge). So far, it seems like it's still holding out. My very first long round of HCG was a 50-dose batch, and it lasted just fine, so I think I'll be good for the duration with this batch.

Like Joy, I'm not thrilled with the results of the short rounds. We all know that Dr. S. knew what he was talking about when he wrote this protocol, and I was being greedy in wanting to lose as much weight as possible in a short period of time. Consequently, it backfired on me, and I didn't have the reconditioning that I needed to carry on.

Today is the dreaded trip to Houston. The good news is that I'll be busy the entire time, and will only be gone for about 30 hours. The bad news is that lunch tomorrow is a box-lunch that's packed with carbs, but I hear that there will be apples. I have decided that an Apple Day wouldn't be such a bad thing - they're convenient, they'll fit in a purse, and best of all - they're on the protocol! So - I'll be incommunicado until Sunday morning. I hope you all have a great weekend!