HCG is makin it Drop!! WOO HOO!!!

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I have been busy getting ready for summer. With 4 boys I need to have activities and tools ready at my fingertips.......that also means finding a system and schedule that works.......always difficult with my 4. I did find the time to come up with this.....

                                       (printable routine chart from http://www.livinglocurto.com)

And paint these......

(see the before and after pics under the DIY tab)

AND Bring you the recipe for this.....

 (I know it doesn't look great but it is AMAZING!) 

ALL while managing to loose 4 lbs!!!! 

WOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!

So the recipe for the cabbage and chicken stew is as follows.

4 Cups HCG approved Chicken Broth

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (diced)

Chili Powder to taste (I use about 1/4 cup)

Cajun Seasoning to taste (again about 1/4 cup or the size of the palm of your hang *no fingers*)

Kosher salt to taste (not sure how much I used)

2 Cans Fire Roasted Tomatoes

1 Onion

Minced Garlic (about 2 tbsp)

Cook in a slow cooker on low 7 hours or high 3 1/2 -4 

 I didn't tale a pic but I also make "baked" apples

1 (or 2) medium apple(s)

1 pack Stevia In The Raw

Cinnamon to taste (I make sure its enough to cover the apples)

Coat evenly and microwave for 3 mins. They are sooooo yummy!! I actually add 2 tbsp of fat free cool whip. I know it is off protocol but it is only 5 calories and I'm still loosing :-) YAY!!! 

Round 2

P2D1 195

P2D2 194.2

P2D3 192.8

P2D4 191.6

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WTH Google+

So, I noticed that my posts weren't being shared on Google anymore. I went to check my settings and saw that my google+ profile had been suspended because I was suspected for impersonating someone I was not....are you serious?? Then when I went to resolve the situation they said that my profile URL was not correct......This is one aggravated little girl right now!! Ugh!! If I were pretending to be someone else I would be a little more creative!!! Just sayin lol!!!

BTW, made the best chicken and cabbage stew tonight with "baked apples" I will post the recipes tomorrow!! (note I do not measure ingredients!! Everything is to taste)

I DID IT!!!! HCG ROUND 2!!!

I am so proud of myself!! I successfully completed my first day of round 2!!! It wasn't hard and I felt great!! Today, however I am counting down the minutes until lunch but I know today will go just as smoothly. I made cabbage rolls yesterday, they were AMAZING! Hubby didn't like them though........he did eat them 5 hours after they had been finished and didn't reheat them (ewwww) so I told him I would make him some fresh ones today *so I can eat them....duh!* I'm excited to get back on track with this and other areas of my life.

Round 2 Start Weight 195.0

Finally got my thoughts and my mind set back

As you all know I have been up and down the weight loss train the last couple weeks. I wasnt sure what I was going to do or how I was going to loose these last 30-50 lbs. Something clicked yesterday and I am more back on the HCG bandwagon today, sticking to what I know works. I have realized the intense power your mind has over you when you are dieting or "cheating" I was sort of on this euphoric "high" while the weight was coming off. I felt like I could rule the world! It was a good feeling, however it sort of scared me. I would call myself a confident person to some extent but that was an uncomfortable level of confidence. I am convinced that I did, like I do quite frequently, sabotage my weight loss because of it. It started with just a little cheat which turned into "I cheated I might as well go all the way" and then "Well I want to go out to eat this weekend so there's no point in dieting until then". This lasted 2 weeks!! However, the feeling I had during this time was far more uncomfortable than the euphoria. I felt depressed and like a failure. I felt like I failed myself and failed others. I have a goal and I just quit before I made it. I was upset with myself because I knew I could do better. I know I can do better. Settling with 30 lbs when I have so much to loose is not ok! 

Your mind is so crazy!  NO, I am not saying you are crazy! Your mind can be the cause of so much destruction in your life. There is a constant battle going on in your head of good thoughts and bad thoughts. I saw a great quote on twitter today it said 

Keep your mind going in the right direction, and your life will catch up with it.

If we focus our thoughts on God and Godly things than we will be able to stay on top of those overwhelming thoughts and emotions that we get. The euphoria that I felt from loosing weight was a good feeling but it was scary because I was not confident because of Godly things, but of selfish pride. The Holy Spirit let me know that something wasn't right. Unfortunately, I did not seek God and I missed that. I felt the tug so I went the other direction. Instead of turning to Him I turned to food, as I have done so many times. That left me empty and depressed. God wants us to feel good about ourselves, he wants us to be happy with progress we are making in our lives but HE HAS to be covering all areas of it.

Proverbs 3:6 says, "In all your ways, acknowledge Him and 

He will direct your paths"

I know it is quoted many times but this verse is the essence of life. God has to be in all areas of your life. Weight loss is a good thing but doing it without God will lead to destruction. Have you noticed the amount of married couples who divorce after loosing weight? Or how many affairs happen after one of the spouses looses weight. They have this confidence that they never had before and instead of thanking God and seeking the Holy Spirits guidance they flaunt their new bodies and look for seek mans approval. I have seen this happen all too much. I have watched this from a very personal level in my own family.
I've said all that to say this. God stopped my weight loss path because I was not doing it with Him. He waited until I realized what I was doing before he released me to do it again. If you are dieting be encouraged but also be smart, don't do it without the guidance from the Holy Spirit.

Not sure where I am going.

Im not totally sure what I am doing right now. I started my HCG back and did really good for 1 3/4 days. Yesterday I cheated with a taco at about 10:00 PM because I was STARVING and hubby brought home tacos. I think I may go off of the drops for a while and try a 1000 calorie diet with workouts. I really want to do the Jillian Michaels 90 day revolution. I started it before HCG and stopped because I wanted to do HCG. I think I will give it a try again. Hubby is doing HCG and I dont want him to fail so I think I am still going to revolve my diet around protocol but upping it to 1000 and adding some good fats. What does everyone think? I still need to loose a minimum of 30 lbs and I really want it gone in 2 months. Am I crazy?? Can I do this??? I am so close to dropping another size. I dont want to give up but I just need to chance things up. Total lost on 21 days of HCG?? 19 lbs!! I would definitely say it was a success!!

Current weight after cheat day gain 193.6
Weight before HCG 209
Weight before weight loss started 219

Total weight lost

26 lbs

Where to go from here??

No where else but DOWN!!

The last supper!

So I thought I was going to start HCG back this morning but after I made a HUGE amount of dinner yesterday I decided that we would eat the left overs tonight and then start back tomorrow (I HATE to waste food) I have hit my 5 lbs though :-( I am going to start my countdown over again tomorrow with the updated weight. I can't handle another cheat day lol. Although I enjoyed the yummy foods I ate, I have not enjoyed the way it makes me feel. Sluggish, headaches, painful tummy, gas....and guilt just to name a few. I feel like I need a nap after my meals......not good!! I am ready to get 15 more lbs off!! 180  (which looks surprisingly well on me :-) I carry my weight well!) here I come!!!