So loading was fun, as always! Had a BBQ, Banquet, homemade enchiladas, with lots of ships and salsa, cheesecake(picture Homer Simpson here lol). And after eating all that, it definitely makes the first couple days on VLCD hard, but I lost 4.6lbs the first day! Thankfully, I only gained 4lbs this time around on my load, compared to 7 last time. I've already lost my load weight, so everything from here on out is the remainder of Hawaii, and the rest - a newer low than I have ever been! Do keep in mind though that HCG targets the abnormal yellow fat - and not the good brown fat that you have in your hands, feet, face, butt, and other needed places. This being said, you can only get so low. Even though my goal is 150, I may get to a point where my body won't want to let any more go - signs of this are increased hunger, headaches, weakness, fatigue... you'll know. Unfortunately, genetics play a factor into where our fat, good and bad, is distributed. If you have a bubble butt (like me) you will probably always have a bubble butt, just in smaller form, and less bubbly :) That's why HCG isn't necessarily good for those that are looking to just lose those last 5-10 lbs. Not saying that it won't work, it will probably just be more difficult than for others.
On another note, Dr. Oz had a little 2 minute bleep about HCG on his show the other day, but the panel basically claimed that 'anything that puts you that low on calories isn't good for you.' I was not impressed with his reply. It just seemed uneducated. But that's why it is so important to educate your self, and read anything you can find. And please keep me informed - if you come across anything in your research that you have questions on - don't hesitate to share! Even the negative! All I know is there is no way someone could eat the 500 calories with out the HCG and survive - it would be miserable!!! Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or comments at any time!
Happy Losing!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
I have my 16 week plan, do you?
I'm back! Loved Hawaii, and am enjoying a nice tan, and a couple extra lbs, but nothing I can't fix. Speaking of, I have three new goals/motivations/curiosities! We have 16 weeks left until the New Year, so this is how I am going to break it down. #1 - Sept 11th-October 10th - 4 weeks - in weight loss advertisements, you always see a gorgeous thin women holding a tape measure around her waist (which I doubt she was ever over weight to begin with ;) I want to know if its possible (or at least possible for me, plus a couple stretch marks:) to look like that with HCG. So, starting tomorrow, I am going to start a 30 day cycle. I want to get as low as I can, but am not as worried about the number as I am the look. And no screwing around like my half hearted attempt in my last round - that was a joke :( Thankfully I have a couple of fellow HCG'ers within this time frame for support. And I plan on working out during drops - 3 x week - 1 day upper, 1 day abs, 1 day lower.
#2 - October 11th- January 1st - 12 weeks - I want to see if I can get a 6 pack! I have NEVER had one, or ever imagined it was possible! I will most likely end up doing another cycle of Body for Life or something similar. I just liked how simple and little time BFL required compared to P90X, but I will incorporate parts of P90X to kick it up a notch. Nutritionally, I will be in stabilization off of HCG, and will follow that for the 3 week period (October 11-30) Halloween will be my first free day :) I have a party Oct 5th, my moms bday Oct 16th, and another party Oct 22nd. I'm in charge of the one on the 5th, so that shouldn't be a prob, nor shall my moms bday, but I'll have to be smart on the 22nd. After Halloween, I'll plan on the weekly free day, and chase them with a steak day!
#3 January 1st - ??? - '+ weeks' - I want to do a sprint triathlon! I have friends that keep asking me if I'd be interested in doing one, but I've always been too chicken to commit, and beat around the bush. I'm ready to commit now! No specific event or date, but I'm going to start looking into it.
OK, there ya go - that's my 16+ week plan. :) They say you can't make a dream a reality until you write it down, so it's written down, now keep me honest! I'll for sure plan on blogging once a week, more if I can, and give short updates on Facebook. Please join me at 'Absolute Results Fitness Training', or 'Local HCG'. Happy losing everyone!
#2 - October 11th- January 1st - 12 weeks - I want to see if I can get a 6 pack! I have NEVER had one, or ever imagined it was possible! I will most likely end up doing another cycle of Body for Life or something similar. I just liked how simple and little time BFL required compared to P90X, but I will incorporate parts of P90X to kick it up a notch. Nutritionally, I will be in stabilization off of HCG, and will follow that for the 3 week period (October 11-30) Halloween will be my first free day :) I have a party Oct 5th, my moms bday Oct 16th, and another party Oct 22nd. I'm in charge of the one on the 5th, so that shouldn't be a prob, nor shall my moms bday, but I'll have to be smart on the 22nd. After Halloween, I'll plan on the weekly free day, and chase them with a steak day!
#3 January 1st - ??? - '+ weeks' - I want to do a sprint triathlon! I have friends that keep asking me if I'd be interested in doing one, but I've always been too chicken to commit, and beat around the bush. I'm ready to commit now! No specific event or date, but I'm going to start looking into it.
OK, there ya go - that's my 16+ week plan. :) They say you can't make a dream a reality until you write it down, so it's written down, now keep me honest! I'll for sure plan on blogging once a week, more if I can, and give short updates on Facebook. Please join me at 'Absolute Results Fitness Training', or 'Local HCG'. Happy losing everyone!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
All Done!
So I finally finished round two of HCG... ugh, that was definitely tougher! I think the problems was I didn't really plan and prep for it. Not that I regret doing it, because it was definitely a learning experience, I just wish I would have taken it more seriously, and done it like I did the first round. I ended up losing another 5 lbs, and a couple more inches, so I can't complain about that. But now I am on stabilization, and this is where I had a hard time the first round. But now I have all the info I need, and I should be good to go. Today, I went to Chili's for lunch with some friends, and just had the Fajita Trio, minus the tortillas. It is possible to go out to eat! High protein, low carb, and good fats. But the best part about today was I started working out again, and enjoyed a protein shake!!! It felt wonderful!!! We go to Hawaii in 2 weeks, so I'm going to hit it really hard with cardio, weights, and 3x a week - P90X Ab Ripper X! And a low carb, high protein diet! We'll see what 2 weeks can really do...
Now back to HCG... I'm kinda sad about my little bro... after he did really well and stabilized, he totally went on a food binge, and has gained most of his weight back!!! This is NOT what HCG is for! If you go back to what your original diet was, you'll gain it all back! Not that you can't enjoy your favorite treats occasionally, just be smart about it! So frustrating to see that... And for all of you out there that read this, part of why I do this is because I too need accountability, so if you notice that I start putting weight back on - LET ME KNOW!!!! I won't be offended - I haven't come this far, or worked this hard to just throw it away, but sometimes it slowly starts creeping back up on you. And the holidays are coming, which is a very difficult time of year for many of us, so don't let me let it go!!! I hope you are all doing well, and are achieving your goals - Happy Losing! :)
Now back to HCG... I'm kinda sad about my little bro... after he did really well and stabilized, he totally went on a food binge, and has gained most of his weight back!!! This is NOT what HCG is for! If you go back to what your original diet was, you'll gain it all back! Not that you can't enjoy your favorite treats occasionally, just be smart about it! So frustrating to see that... And for all of you out there that read this, part of why I do this is because I too need accountability, so if you notice that I start putting weight back on - LET ME KNOW!!!! I won't be offended - I haven't come this far, or worked this hard to just throw it away, but sometimes it slowly starts creeping back up on you. And the holidays are coming, which is a very difficult time of year for many of us, so don't let me let it go!!! I hope you are all doing well, and are achieving your goals - Happy Losing! :)
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Local HCG
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Buy HCG here!
Hi all... while I don't believe HCG is for everyone, people are curious, and are going to want to try it. If you are one of those, I want to make sure you do it right, and keep your results and new body forever! So, I have decided to become an official HCG distributor. If you go through me, I will give you the personal support, and encouragement that you need. I have all the reading materials, and supply on hand. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. I carry the 43 day kit, which comes with a vitamin B12 complex. The kit goes for $94.99, plus shipping. For locals to the Morgan Valley, Friends, and Family, please contact me before you purchase. Happy losing! If you are interested, email me at ILuvtnf@aol.com, and I will forward you the info to read through. The info includes the original ebook, charts to keep track, and tips to help keep ya going!
Monday, July 26, 2010
For new comers to my blog, you can also find my training support group on facebook under 'Absolute Results Fitness Training.' I tend to update that a little more frequetnly, and like to post little tips on there! Plus its a lot easier to interact :) Hope to see ya there! And things are still going good - After 2 weeks, I am back to where I was after my first round. Still hoping to break 160 this time around, and am planning on stayin on till the end of next week! If anyone would like the HCG info, just send me an email, and I can forward what I have to you!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Update...
So I haven't fallen off the boat/horse/wagon by any means on P90X, I'm just putting it on the back burner for probably after Hawaii... I want to do it right, with the nutrition and everything - so if anyone has the nutrition book, let me know! HCG update - it is definitely tough! I didn't have much knowledge going into the stabilization, so I had a hard time keeping my weight stable, and just kept fighting the scale, and eating not great, so I actually decided to do a second round... not necessarily to lose more weight, but to make sure I do it right, and didn't mess up my metabolism by eating cabrs too much, too soon. I'm on day 15 now, and went a little too crazy on the load by starting a little early... managed to put 10 lbs on! awesome! NOT! But it definitely taught me a lesson! It is soooo easy to throw away what you have worked so hard for! I loaded while we went on a mini trip to the family cabin in Island Park... it was fun, but at the same time, if I wasn't doing a second round, I would have done so much damage - in JUST A WEEK!Don't give it up people - as soon as you stop caring - so does your body!
Stabilization is super important when coming off drops - you need to slowly start increasing your calories, and after a couple of weeks, you can start adding in healthy carbs - this is where HCG is tough mentally - as soon as you are able to eat again - I wanted to be able to eat anything! not the case. My little bro has done really well off his stabilization! He followed the info I got him to a T, and started working out - he's maintained his weight, but has decreased his bf by 2%! that's awesome, lean, fat burning muscle! So I guess my point here - do it right, so you don't have to do it again! I'm probably only going the 23 days, and will be super careful on stabilization this time around. I have mapped it out so I am on maintenance right before Hawaii :) PLAN, PREPARE, COMMIT!
Stabilization is super important when coming off drops - you need to slowly start increasing your calories, and after a couple of weeks, you can start adding in healthy carbs - this is where HCG is tough mentally - as soon as you are able to eat again - I wanted to be able to eat anything! not the case. My little bro has done really well off his stabilization! He followed the info I got him to a T, and started working out - he's maintained his weight, but has decreased his bf by 2%! that's awesome, lean, fat burning muscle! So I guess my point here - do it right, so you don't have to do it again! I'm probably only going the 23 days, and will be super careful on stabilization this time around. I have mapped it out so I am on maintenance right before Hawaii :) PLAN, PREPARE, COMMIT!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Week 1, done!
So I survived week 1 of P90X! It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, which I am relieved, especially since I had taken 6 weeks off from working out. My least favorite part was definitely the Yoga, but I like Kenpo and Legs. We are out of town this week, and I was unable to bring the weights with me, but did bring my heart rate monitor, ipod, and running shoes. It felt good to just get out and run! I definitely think I want to do a 5k this fall - Does anyone know of a website where you can look up all the 5ks? Anyone want to do one with me?
I've been mulling a few things over, and may be changing things up again, but am giving my self the rest of the week to decide. I'm really struggling nutritionally... is anyone else? I've rekindled my love for working out, and even running(there was NEVER any love there!) But when it comes to food, I am finding that I am having a hard time saying no! And it's all mental.... it's not that I physically need that cookie, I just want it, and I tend to get in that mentality that if I work out, then I can have it, no biggie, but then I have another, then another, and another, until I feel like crap, and don't care about the rest of the day! But, hey - I worked out!
I'm sure lots of you are like that, right? How do we break through that? Is it worth it? Did you really enjoy the cookie? 2 months from now, are you going to remember how the cookie tasted? That saying "2 minutes on the lips = 2 months on the hips" is sooo true! So, 2 months from now would I rather look good on the beaches of Hawaii, or be packin around an extra dimple from that dang cookie(s)?! So for those of you like me - lets get out of the short term, short sited, self indulgent, immediate thoughts of our weaknesses/triggers (cookies - or what ever it is), and focus on the big pictures! Focus on your goals - it isn't a goal until you write it down - so write it down, clip out magazine pics, buy a cute outfit you want to get into, and go for it! You deserve it! I know I do :) I have pictures of Hawaii and my swimsuits(size 10!) hanging on the back of my bedroom door. Now get off the computer and go for a walk :)
I've been mulling a few things over, and may be changing things up again, but am giving my self the rest of the week to decide. I'm really struggling nutritionally... is anyone else? I've rekindled my love for working out, and even running(there was NEVER any love there!) But when it comes to food, I am finding that I am having a hard time saying no! And it's all mental.... it's not that I physically need that cookie, I just want it, and I tend to get in that mentality that if I work out, then I can have it, no biggie, but then I have another, then another, and another, until I feel like crap, and don't care about the rest of the day! But, hey - I worked out!
I'm sure lots of you are like that, right? How do we break through that? Is it worth it? Did you really enjoy the cookie? 2 months from now, are you going to remember how the cookie tasted? That saying "2 minutes on the lips = 2 months on the hips" is sooo true! So, 2 months from now would I rather look good on the beaches of Hawaii, or be packin around an extra dimple from that dang cookie(s)?! So for those of you like me - lets get out of the short term, short sited, self indulgent, immediate thoughts of our weaknesses/triggers (cookies - or what ever it is), and focus on the big pictures! Focus on your goals - it isn't a goal until you write it down - so write it down, clip out magazine pics, buy a cute outfit you want to get into, and go for it! You deserve it! I know I do :) I have pictures of Hawaii and my swimsuits(size 10!) hanging on the back of my bedroom door. Now get off the computer and go for a walk :)
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