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!!!