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!!!

Changin things up.

So, let me first start by sayin I am not giving up on  HCG and I an not quitting it. I am taking a little break. When I started this thing it was to so alongside my husband. There were some minor setbacks and hasn't been able to do it with me. I am going to take about a 4-5 day mini break and then he and I are going to start back up together. I am still going to monitor my weight and I will not let myself gain more than 5 lbs during this mini break. If I do I will start back right away. I have come to far to go back now. I am trying to eat a VLCD while I am taking a break but I don't know exactly how low. I know this isn't  HCG protocol but it is what I am doing and that is that. Lets see where that takes me.

HCG and a busy lifestyle. How to make it work

I have had several people tell me that HCG is not cohesive to someone who leads a busy lifestyle. Being a mom to 4 boys I think I know a little something about a busy lifestyle. Sure I am home 70% of the day but that consists of housework, laundry, playing with my children, calming a fussy baby, preparing meals for the kids, budgeting finances, ironing, couponing, planning, etc.....then there are the times when I am playing taxi, school  bus driver, soccer mom, church, doctors, grocery shopping....you name it! I stay busy!  Do I have the time to make 2 meals a day for myself and then 2 meals (at different times) for my husband and 3 meals for my kids? NO WAY!!! So what do I do???

I make meals ahead of time. With HCG it is perfect because everything is simple and can easily be reheated. For lunch I opt for raw veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, or lettuce. I grill up a family pack of chicken once a week. I cut the breasts in half and pound them out really thin. They I grill em up and store them in a sealed container. This will last my hubby and I all week. For those who don't want to eat week old chicken I understand. Prep all at once and cook a day or two in advance. On the grill is it super quick and easy. I also do this with ground beef to make burger patties or grill up a couple strips of lean steak at a time. That way you have options and they are 45 seconds away from go time!! Another tip is to buy the fish that is individually wrapped. I know they can cost more but nobody wants to eat reheated fish. This way you can just take out what you want and cook it without having to thaw and cook a whole bag.

The other dilemma that people seem to be having is eating on the go. My solution to this is one that works for me. It may not work for everyone. If I know I am not going to be home in time to eat lunch I will take an apple in my purse to hold me over. I have convinced myself that drive through and the convenience isle at checkouts are off limits. There is no need to even look there because I cant have them!!! Instead grab a bottle of water and chug (yes chug) it. You will instantly feel full!! If you are at a business lunch drink water. You can opt or a garden salad (if you are allowing yourself to mix veggies) with some grilled chicken. Dress it with lemon or vinegar. Get a to-go container and put half of the salad in there to take with you for later. I have done this successfully myself.

If you do mess up it is not the end of the world. Take the next day to reset with an apple day and get back on track!! Loosing weight is a mindset. You are so much more powerful than the food you put in your mouth! Your life is so much more important than that slice of cake. Sure it is yummy but think about how you got where you are at and where you will end up of you don't get control now. Nobody can loose weight for you. Get it in you head that you can do it!! Accept nothing less than success!! Get over the cravings and enjoy the life that God has given you!!! Food is only there to simply sustain our lives. It is not our lives. Hunger pains hurt, that it true. But, the effects of obesity hurt even more. It hurts you and your loved ones. YOU CAN DO IT!!

P2D1 209.8
P2D2 205 (-4.8)
P2D3 205.2 (AF)
P2D4 205 (STILL AF)

P2D5 204.2 (-5.6)
P2D6 201.2 (-8.6)
P2D7 200.2 (-9.6)
P2D8 198.0 (-11.8)
P2D9 199.8 (+1.8)
P2D10 199.6 (-10.2)
P2D11 197.8 (-ALMOST 12!!)
P2D12 196.6 (-13.2)
P2D13 196.4 (-13.4)
P2D14 196.0 (-13.8)
P2D15 194.6 (-15.2)
P2D16 194.6 (-15.2)
P2D17 194.4 (-15.4)

P2D18 193.0 (-16.8)

P2D19 193.0 (-16.8)

P2D20 191.6 (-18.2) ----- ALMOST UNDER 190!!!!!!! That's Pre-Baby 4!!!

Rare mid-day update!! Had to update non HCG dragging!

So I had to update to my dragging day yesterday. I felt very bad all day and after I ate my dinner I felt much worse letting me know that it is not HCG related but instead a slight tummy bug that has snuck its way into our house. Time to get out the disinfectant!!! My four year old, Eli, was crying with a tummy ache this morning as well. Doesn't seem to be anything too bad so I am thankful. The good news.......I have jumped over my little mini plateau! I lost 1.4 lbs!! Im happy.When you are on HCG you have to drink a minimum of 1/2 gallon of water a day or the weight will not come off. I have learned this from experience!!

BTW, I have officially dropped a pants size!! I am so happy!! This brings up a new thought. What can I do with the clothes that are too big for me? Are there other moms in my area who are loosing weight and don't want to buy clothes for the "in between sizes".  Could I start a clothing swap? I wonder, let me know if you are in this area and you would be interested in joining with me to help women who are loosing weight feel great in their skin without the wasteful costs.

Yes The Gears In My Head Are Turning And I LOVE IT!

 

P2D1 209.8
P2D2 205 (-4.8)
P2D3 205.2 (AF)
P2D4 205 (STILL AF)

P2D5 204.2 (-5.6)
P2D6 201.2 (-8.6)
P2D7 200.2 (-9.6)
P2D8 198.0 (-11.8)
P2D9 199.8 (+1.8)
P2D10 199.6 (-10.2)
P2D11 197.8 (-ALMOST 12!!)
P2D12 196.6 (-13.2)
P2D13 196.4 (-13.4)
P2D14 196.0 (-13.8)
P2D15 194.6 (-15.2)
P2D16 194.6 (-15.2)
P2D17 194.4 (-15.4)

P2D18 193.0 (-16.8)

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

So I promised to post the good days and the bad days on my weight loss journey. Not all weight loss is happy weight loss. Today is a bad day. Not only does it seem that my weight loss has seemed to stall a little bit but I feel extremely ill today. I don't know if it is HCG related or if my body may be trying to fight off an impending illness. I feel very weak and I have a terrible headache. I actually had a slight anxiety attack earlier today for no apparent reason (kids were asleep and I was browsing the Internet). I have thought about heading to phase 3 of HCG after 21 days and then resetting (as I have a 60 day supply and I intend to use it all) but I am not sure if that is the best choice or not. I think that tricking my metabolism will help but I am not sure if I am willing to risk gaining a few pounds if there is no guarantee that they will not come off. What do you guys think? I am sure someone has a suggestion. Overall though I still love HCG! I haven't been able to loose weight since having Israel and it seems to be falling off of me now. Even with the bad day (which could possible be un-HCG) I love it!!


Also, any advice on approved veggies or a way to up my iron intake. I have low iron and I think that might be contributing to the bad feeling today :-(

P2D1 209.8
P2D2 205 (-4.8)
P2D3 205.2 (AF)
P2D4 205 (STILL AF)

P2D5 204.2 (-5.6)
P2D6 201.2 (-8.6)
P2D7 200.2 (-9.6)
P2D8 198.0 (-11.8)
P2D9 199.8 (+1.8)
P2D10 199.6 (-10.2)
P2D11 197.8 (-ALMOST 12!!)
P2D12 196.6 (-13.2)
P2D13 196.4 (-13.4)
P2D14 196.0 (-13.8)
P2D15 194.6 (-15.2)
P2D16 194.6 (-15.2)
P2D17 194.4 (-15.4)

Sunny Days! Shopping! and Weight loss!! Lovin my HCG!

So today was a pretty great day! We had a soccer game this morning then I took the boys to one of my favorite Saturday destinations.....THE FLEA MARKET!! WOO HOO!! We met up with my friend and had fun walking around looking at all the vintage jewelry and scoring some super cheap kitchen copper!! Then we met my sister in law who happily took my three older boys for the rest of the day! I was with only one kid!! I ALMOST didn't know what to do with myself.....Note that I said ALMOST!! We went swimming.....well sort of lol. Israel was not pleased with the water at all so we sat by the pool the whole time. However, I forgot to put sunscreen on myself after I lathered the baby and I am LOBSTER FRIED! I didn't start feeling it till after we left the pool and went thrift store shopping. Boy oh boy am I feeling it now!! I feel like I could sleep for a month, or 2, maybe even 3 lol.

Remember the yummy lunch I was talking about yesterday? I took a pic when I made it for lunch!!

Now I don't weigh my food. I go by the "deck of cards" estimation. The fish came already in 4 oz portions so I know that was exact. The cabbage may have been off a little but not much. Looks good huh? It was AMAZING!! IT must have worked because I am down 2 lbs!!!! I'm thrilled. I wanted to be 192 by Sunday so I am not too far off.

Here's the stats

P2D1 209.8
P2D2 205 (-4.8)
P2D3 205.2 (AF)
P2D4 205 (STILL AF)

P2D5 204.2 (-5.6)
P2D6 201.2 (-8.6)
P2D7 200.2 (-9.6)
P2D8 198.0 (-11.8)
P2D9 199.8 (+1.8)
P2D10 199.6 (-10.2)
P2D11 197.8 (-ALMOST 12!!)
P2D12 196.6 (-13.2)
P2D13 196.4 (-13.4)
P2D14 196.0 (-13.8)
P2D15 194.6 (-15.2)

Still holds true to a pound a day!!

Darn it 196 GO AWAY!! Come on HCG superhero!

So I have been stuck at 196 for a couple days now. I am going down 2-4 ounces at a time! Its getting annoying lol. I think it has been my fault though. On HCG you are supposed to drink 1/2 to 1 gallon of water a day. I don't think I have been doing that. I went to Wal-Mart and refilled my gallons today so I can track it better. BOTTOMS UP!!

Oh yeah! I have found my FAVORITE HCG meal so far. Last night I made steamed cabbage with poached whitefish. It was AMAZING and only 70 calories for the whole thing. I squeezed a little lemon on there so there may have been a few more. It was amazing. I am getting ready to make some more for lunch. I was so full yesterday from the cabbage (still my HCG portion) that I had trouble finishing the fish. YAY!!!!

HERE WE GO!!!!

P2D1 209.8
P2D2 205 (-4.8)
P2D3 205.2 (AF)
P2D4 205 (STILL AF)

P2D5 204.2 (-5.6)
P2D6 201.2 (-8.6)
P2D7 200.2 (-9.6)
P2D8 198.0 (-11.8)
P2D9 199.8 (+1.8)
P2D10 199.6 (-10.2)
P2D11 197.8 (-ALMOST 12!!)
P2D12 196.6 (-13.2)
P2D13 196.4 (-13.4)
P2D13 196.0 (-13.8)

At The Zoo, Whadda Ya Do? BRING YOUR HCG!!

My little Noah bug had a field trip to the zoo yesterday with his class. I was lucky enough to get to chaperone!! *YAY!* What was even luckier was that there were enough chaperones that there were no other kids in our group. I love kids, dont get me wrong, but I embraced the chance to spend some one on one time with Noah. We had a great time. However, my plan to wait till we got home to eat lunch failed as 12:30 approached and I was about to attack *lol*. I remembered to bring my drops with me so after I took them it got better but I needed to eat something.......

AND NOT THIS!!

I scoured the menu and dodged the amazing smelling french fries with grace and dignity!! The veggie burger tempted me but I stood my ground! I decided on a grilled chicken sandwich. I then proceeded to give Noah my bun. What I ended up with was what seemed like 4 oz of grilled chicken, lettuce and tomato. I was tickled pink! It was yummy! I dont know if it had fillers in it but other than that it was HCG APPROVED!! YAY!!!





So with renewed energy and faith in myself we finished the trip! It felt great to get control over what I ate and feel satisfied when I finished!!

Guess what else?? The scales are tipping in my favor!! Since Monday I am down 3 more pounds (2 Tuesday morning and one this moring.) I couldn't be more pleased!!

Wanna know what else is cool?? My friend Savanna has started her own HCG journey!! She is doing great!! She is down 4 lbs in two days!!! She just posted a great list of HCG approved skin products!! Check her out!!

P2D1 209.8
P2D2 205 (-4.8)
P2D3 205.2 (AF)
P2D4 205 (STILL AF)

P2D5 204.2 (-5.6)

P2D6 201.2 (-8.6)

P2D7 200.2 (-9.6)

P2D8 198.0 (-11.8)

P2D9 199.8 (+1.8)

P2D10 199.6 (-10.2)

P2D11 197.8 (-ALMOST 12!!)

P2D12 196.6 (-13.2)

OOPS!!! Im paying for that one!! HCG is on fire!!!

Confused by that title? Don't be! Saturday was a family day. We haven't had a Saturday together in a while. The  boys had soccer and then they wanted to go out to eat and get frozen yogurt........Can you see where this is going???? I know I know I know, I shouldn't go off of the HCG diet for any reason but seriously, my kiddos wanted it and I went for it!

A few minutes later I heard the words "Welcome To Moes!" Oh yes, welcome to Moes! I was good I got a salad with no shell and no dressing. I did get beans though. Then we went to my favorite place in the world.....Mochi!!! Frozen yogurt and yummy toppings is like Heaven in a cup. I got a small Strawberry Shortcake yogurt with some almonds, granola, ad a few dark chocolate bits.

Am I paying for my "cheat day"??????

YES!!!!!!!!

I gained a pound and it hasn't fully come off yet :(. I have been back on HCG full for 2 days since then. I upped my water and did tons of yard work today so I expect to see a change tomorrow.

Honestly, I was talking to my husband and I have to admit that I have never felt so good while being on a "diet" before. I don't feel sick or dizzy. I don't have headaches. I have sustainable energy. I don't feel bloated of stuffed. I am comfortable! I really love the way I feel on it!! The food gets monotonous but I feel as though I am not as addicted to food as much anymore. It's not becoming such a big deal for me anymore. I really feel as though I am honoring God by stripping myself of this addiction that I have been holding on to for so long. Life to me has been about my weight, food, and self image. It is not about this.

Romans 14: 17-18 says: "for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. For He who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by Men."

Honor God in all things, even in what you put in your body. Honor him by honoring your body. Don't obsess over what you eat, instead simplify it. Focus your attentions back to God. Pray when you have your 3 o'clock slump. Worship God with your morning coffee. Read your Bible as your midnight snack. don't feed boredom with food...... feed it with the real, sustainable, filling word of God!!!

Be Blessed!!!

P2D1 209.8
P2D2 205 (-4.8)
P2D3 205.2 (AF)
P2D4 205 (STILL AF)

P2D5 204.2 (-5.6)

P2D6 201.2 (-8.6)

P2D7 200.2 (-9.6)

P2D8 198.0 (-11.8)

P2D9 199.8 (+1.8)

P2D10 199.6 (-10.2)

New Look *Bear with me PLEASE!*

Hey guys! I am working on getting a new look for my blog! *YAY*! I hope to have it updated by tomorrow but in the meantime please bear with me! This look is temporary! I also have a few new pages to add and hopefully an exciting announcement!! Please bear with me through this. Hopefully it will be over soon and Dirty Faces Tiny Piggies (DFTP) Will have a brand new look!!!!

Dear Blogger....

Dear blogger. I would like to thank you for altering my link to the HCG website. When I typed the initial link I made a mistake, an innocent mistake. So to fix the mistake I changed the link and SAVED it. Then I checked the link to make sure it was the right link and it was. But somehow his morning I checked the link and to my surprise it was the wrong link, thus driving traffic to another website that I do not endorse. You have made me a disappointed woman dear blogger. In good faith I have changed the link once again to Official HCG Diet Plan.com Please keep it there this time. I have many friends who are trusting me to try this product, I do not want them getting some other product. Thank you for helping me keep my credibility!!

Sincerely,
Mandi

OOPS!!!!!!

Man! You get blessed with two blog posts in one day!! I didn't realize I could not chew gum while on HCG and I have been chewing it like crazy lol. Apparently the sweeteners used in it are not approved and there are oils in there. I'm sad now lol :( I just found this great gum by orbitz that is raspberry lemon flavored! Oh well, I am sure I haven't hurt anything too bad. I wont chew it anymore :(

Another one BITES THE DUST!! HCG UPDATE!!

Sorry for not updating the last couple days. I am trying to give my blog a new look and it has been getting the best of me lol. Well......The last couple days have been GREAT!!! The weight it just melting off!!!! Weighed in 2 days ago to see a lovely pound gone!! Then yesterday.......3 lbs GONE!! Today, another pound!!!!! I am officially 2 ounces away from being under 200!!! I am so excited!! This diet is going great!! I feel amazing!! No headaches, no fatigue, no feeling deprived!! I love it! I would recommend this to anyone! I love that I know exactly what I am putting in my mouth. Nothing processed, no sugar, nothing artificial! I love it!!!!

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P2D1 209.8
P2D2 205 (-4.8)
P2D3 205.2 (AF)
P2D4 205 (STILL AF)

P2D5 204.2 (-5.6)

P2D6 201.2 (-8.6)

P2D7 200.2  (-9.6)

HCG Update

So I didn't update yesterday and for right reason. I woke up and weighed myself and found I was up 2 ounces! I know that's no a big deal but I was frustrated!  I didn't know why I was gaining weight on such a low calorie diet. Although I feel great I was frustrated. I went on to church and didn't let it discourage me because I can still see and feel my overall weight loss. Low and behold, between services the "Little she devil" showed up if you know what I mean. I was actually relieved to know that there was a reason for the tiny gain. This morning I weighed myself and I had lost that 2 ounces but no more. I am not expecting to loose any while she is visiting. I will still update to let everyone know how the diet is going and how I am feeling.

Yesterday I felt great! I had chai tea with lemon in the morning, then around 1 I had lunch which was some lean ground beef and salad. Then I wasn't hungry again till 6! I had 1/2 serving of lean ground beef and 1/2 serving of shrimp with my salad. I wasn't hardly hungry between. At about 8 I decided to have my fruit. Since I hadn't had any all day I could have 2 servings at a time. I cut up an apple and 6 strawberries and topped them with cinnamon. It was very yummy!!

So this morning it is about 8:00 am. I am not even hungry yet. I am going to make some coffee with stevia (and allow myself 1 tbsp of fat free non dairy creamer *10 cals*). I'm gonna grill up some more chicken so I will have that for lunch. Maybe the same for dinner....not sure yet.

Overall, I feel great!!!!!!!

P2D1 209.8
P2D2 205 (-4.8)
P2D3 205.2 (AF)
P2D4 205 (STILL AF)

HCG Phase 2 Days 1&2

So I didn't write yesterday because I wanted to make sure I got the full days experience before I told about it. We had soccer last night and by the time we got home everyone was ready for bed, myself included.

Yesterday went pretty good. I found myself hungry in the afternoon but nothing to the point of killing me lol. If I keep myself busy I don't think about the food so much. I grilled a bunch of chicken breast for my hubby and I so that it would save time and I wouldn't have to prepare two seperate meals each night. (one being for the kids and one being for us).

Today is also going well. I woke up this morning a little hungry but had my drops and a cup of coffee and I was more than good to go! At lunch time I had 4 oz of grilled chicken and my salad (so yummy with diced tomatoes, onion, fennel, and lemon!). Then at about 2:00 I had an apple. I am starting to get hungry again so I may get a glass of tea or just keep myself busy until 5:00 when I will make dinner for the kids and then heat up mine and hubbys.

Wanna know the good news???

I'm DOWN 4.8 LBS!!

P2D1: 209.8

P2D2: 205.0 (-4.8 lbs)

TIME FOR A HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!

Living Simple

One of my favorite blogs to follow is Ring Around The Rosies. I love how she has set a goal to simplify her life. This has really got me thinking, "with four boys and a busy schedule is there some way I can make things easier?"

OF COURSE THERE IS!!!

I've decided that I am going to turn my "mommy hours" (although my life is all mommy hours, I consider this the time I have alone with Israel and Eli) to making life simplier *mainly during naptime or free play time so my babies still get the best of me*! I will be scouring the web, looking for ways to make life simplier and then I will share them here. I have added a page for simple living and I will be copying my posts on there as well as share links to sme simple living sites.

I am really excited about this! I think it is going to give my home the peace it needs while giving me the peace to know that I am giving my family the best of me, not the high strung stressed out version.



My HCG Weight Loss Journey Day 1 & 2 LOAD DAYS

So this is my fist blog entry. I am learning this whole blogger thing so please bear with me. I wanted to start by chronicling my journey on the HCG diet with my hubby. Since having my 4th baby I have been stuck with extra weight. No matter what I do or how hard I try the weight jut wont come off. I have been dieting but my hubby wanted to start this so I said I would give it a wack. Today is my second *load* day. I have to admit, while the spicy chicken sandwich from Wendy's was yummy last night, the eggs and toast with peanut butter this morning tasted like death. I can't wait for this fat packing to stop! Tomorrow launches our first low calorie day. I can't wait. I'm optimistic that this will work. I still wonder loading your body with such large amounts of fat can be good for you though. If I understand correctly it is to prevent your body from storing it during the later parts of the diet.  guess that sort of makes sense. We will see if it works.

So this is my BEFORE pic.....a whopping 209 lbs and a size 16..........

BEFORE

Hopefully the after pic will be much different. My goal through all of this is 140 lbs and a size 10. It may take a while but I know I have the drive and dedication to get me there!!!