Well since then I'm on R2-P2-VLCD7. I've released 4.2lbs (or 6.6lbs depending on how you want to count it all. Stats are at the bottom). My waist has gone down 1/2 inch already! And that's only with a 4lb change! Crazy!!!
When you look at what the diet is called, Pounds and Inches, it truly does what it says. You not only loose pounds but also inches. Those inches are noticeable inches at that and it's visible right away to boot! It's just amazing! I can't begin to tell you with words the feeling you get when you look in the mirror every morning and see results. If you don't see it on the scale you still see it in that mirror.
I suppose we should talk results for a bit. When you jump on the scale and only see a change of .2 or .4 after all the effort you're making it kinda hits you where it hurts. Am I right? But remember, it's not called Pounds and Inches for nothing. That title is very significant! While the scale says your effort only afforded you a slight shift on the scale or no shift at all your body still changed. Your body is still moving the abnormal fat stores out of your system. This is the inches part of it.
If it helps measure yourself every week. I measure only one thing weekly, mainly my waist or legs. I will do a full measure about every 2 weeks. That way I can chart the results and see the measurable difference in my body for the work I've done. If you want to see the results more often measure once a week, but not every day. You'll only frustrate yourself when you have a day where you're bloated and the measurements go up. Pick a regular time and day of the week and stick to that. I measure after I weigh usually on a Sunday because that's what works for me and I can't wait to see my effort pay off!
How about when the scale goes up? Same thing but only worse in some aspects. I'm not going to tell you to not take it seriously when the scale goes up. You should, but not in the aspect of you now have to starve yourself for the next day or two. No. I'm going to say don't fret the small stuff. Figure out what you ate or drank the previous day. Was there a salty dish? Did you eat broccoli? (Yes I said broccoli. We'll get into that one later.) Once you figure out what it possibly was make that day a Steak day!
You really won't believe how beneficial steak really is on this diet. I've always been amazed at how when I've stuffed myself on steak my scale drops by .5 or more! It doesn't seem like it would but it really does. I usually have a big steak and a tomato for dinner and the next morning I'll see results. Why isn't fish or chicken the same? I have no clue but they don't work the same for me. Maybe they will for you. If so let me know! I'd love to hear from you!
Ok, remember the little comment on Broccoli a few paragraphs above? Weird thing about broccoli and cauliflower...this happens when I eat it, every time, without fail...I don't free any weight. Nothing. I have no clue why but each and every time I eat those two the scale doesn't move. Not just for the next day but a couple days. I didn't realize this was what was causing it until I did some reading on the subject. But if you read on it you'll discover that they're one of those foods that you should eat very little of. Limit your serving to a couple pieces. If you're an experimenter and want to see what happens for you and your body please share your results with me. Maybe it's only certain people who experience the stall with that vegetable. However, my daughter and I have both experienced this weird phenomenon.
Here are my first week stats:
*side note* I always weigh myself in the morning.
Gorge phase is also known as P1
R2Gorge Day 1 Starting weight 161.4
R2P1D2 ~ +1.4lbs
VLCD1 ~ +.9lb (remember this is the result of my gorge day the day before)
VLCD2 ~ -1lb
VLCD3 ~ -2.2lbs
VLCD4 ~ -1.5lbs
VLCD5 ~ -.6lb
VLCD6 ~ +.2lb (salty food the day before)
VLCD7 ~ -1.5lbs
So, while I have actually free'd 6.6lbs total since I started P2 of this diet I've really changed my weight from gorge day 1 to vlcd7 by 4.2lbs. But in all reality I have free'd 6.6lbs in the first week! I personally only count the 4.2 so I don't feel the gain. ;) Know what I'm saying? ;)
More acronyms:
P1 - phase 1 also known as the gorge phase
P2 - phase 2 the low calorie phase
P3 - phase 3 the maintenance phase
P4 - The Rest of Your Life
I thought I'd clarify the difference between P3 and P4. They are definitely different phases but both are meant to maintain your weight.
P2 is called the maintenance phase but what really happens in this phase is keeping the weight you have plus or minus 2 lbs while only eating 1000-1500 calories. This is a VERY important part of the HCG program. Without this phase you'll quickly gain back all that weight if you don't adhere strictly to the instructions for this phase. In a nutshell you're spending the next 3-6 weeks training your body to eat and stay the same weight. You're going to still limit sugars and starches. But you're going to up your protein intake to include things like nuts, different meats etc. Make sense?
For P4 you're going to slowly add things in the starches and sugars category. You're still going to watch your weight to make sure you're not going above that 2lb mark. It's very important that you keep to this! While you may think a pound doesn't make a difference, you're wrong. On the scale it doesn't but on your body it does! Remember the difference between what a lb of fat looks like size wise compared to a lb of muscle?
Here's a couple of photos to remind you:
1lb of fat
5lb and 1lb of fat
5, 10, 15 and 20lbs of fat.
Remember when you look at these that you remember the size reference of the 1lb in the first photo then of the 1lb next to the 5lb. That will help you in visualizing what you've free'd from your body.
See that last one? The 20lb one? I've free'd almost 2 of those from my body already following the HCG Protocol!
I'm not going to lie to you. The last couple days I've been craving Chocolate anything like a crazy fool! I've had to resort to drinking lots of water and using my favorite fall back ~ "Ice cream!" It's not the real deal but it works when you're really wanting something you need to avoid.
Here's my recipe:
1c crushed ice
2 tbs 1/2 & 1/2
Walden Farms Chocolate Sauce to taste
Water if needed.
Blend ( I use my magic bullet for the chocolate slushy "ice cream")
Now here's the cool part:
If you're a fruit lover you can do frozen fruit. Put those strawberries in the processor and blend until they look like powder then add:
Stevia
Water
1/2&1/2
Blend until thick and creamy! Yummy!!!
You can also cut it with crushed ice to make more because you'll still feel like you're eating ice cream and the fruit will still taste good. I'll even add a touch of vanilla or cinnamon!
This really helps when you're craving sweets and nothing is working.
Look at WaldenFarms.com for all kinds of Sugar and Calorie Free treats, salad dressings and condiments. They really help me feel like I'm getting what I'm craving without the guilt. My salads are awesome with salad dressing! Guilt Free Salad Dressing!!! Yay!!!
Now on to week 2!
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