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Flashback from a childhood musical...

When I was about 6 years old I had a part in my church play, Family Tree.  I played a little girl who kept fighting with her older brother and sang a song all by myself (I wish Mindy were reading this - then she'd know I could sing, too).  The song was called "Nobody's listening to me."  I'm starting to get a complex.  This blog is making me feel like that 6 year old little girl again.  Where are you people?!?!  Jaime, now I know what you were talking about when you thought you might be talking to yourself on here.  Don't worry.  After this experience I will NOT let you blog to yourself. 

Come on, peeps...I'm beginning to understand even more clearly how important it is to have support while you're dieting.  Two days ago I ate 4, yes 4, pieces of chocolate with peanut butter in it.  Never fear - I'm back on track, but I think it may have stalled my weightloss.  I drank 100 ounces of water yesterday to try to flush it out, but I didn't even lose an ounce in the last two days.  Here's hoping I lose something tomorrow.

See you ladies in the morning!

Yippee for Jaime!!

Hey, Jaime!  Tara said you can go back on the diet whenever you want!!  That's great news.  Do you have to re-load?!  I say "have to", but right about now - or better yet, last night - I would have loved to.  Welcome back to the battle, girl!  We're glad to have you with us and we're here for whatever you need.

P.S.  TARA?!?!?!  Where are you?! 

Abyssal Plains

Ok, so I'm not sure that a "plateau" actually describes what I went through for about 4 days last week.  I mean the Tibetan Plateau in Asia is home to some of the world's highest mountains and deepest valleys.  I definetly did not experience any moutain top highs!!  I would sum up those four days as more of an abyssal plain (for those of you who don't remember back to high school science class, these are the flattest places on earth found on the ocean floor) - no life, no sunshine, no highs, just lows.

In hindsight, I was so cranky about it I didn't even want to talk about it.  And yet everytime I looked at the Cheetos in the cupboard or the Malbec in the wine fridge a little voice in my head told me I was NOT going through this hell only to cheat.  After all, that's how I got fat in the first place:  one tiny justification after another.  At this point I have probably broken the record for Google searches on HCG by an individual.  Everything that I read said that these "plateaus" - heretofore more accurately referred to as abyssal plains - were normal.  Most hcg dieters still see inches lost during their abyssal plain period.  And if they hold tight, stay true to the diet and make it through, they will see a big loss afterwards.

Ladies, they were right.  After a very slow week last week (especially compared to week one) in which I lost a whopping 4 pounds, I have now lost 4 more pounds since Monday.  A few hcg tips to remember:

• Mix your proteins up.  Don't eat the same two proteins in one day.
• Keep your proteins to 100 grams
• Don't mix your vegetables.
• Eat two different fruits each day.  NEVER eat two apples in a day.
• Drink tons and tons and tons of water. (Note: "tons and tons and tons" = half your weight in ounces)
• If you stall for 4 days - as in don't lose an ounce - have an "apple day" (no food except for 6 apples throughout the day and "tons and tons and tons" of water)

So if, and when the abyssal plains hit you, hang in there!  Be strong and courageous!  Don't give up!  Keep your eyes on the prize!  Go for the gold!....You get the point.

I"m back!

Hi hotties - I missed you guys this week! I would have much rather talked about my fat ass than what I had to deal with this week. I will fill you all in some other time as I don't want to blog about it.

Anyway - I had to take a hiatus from the protocol for a few days but luckily the scale stayed the same. I was so worried but I know made some better decisions than I normally would have and still didn't have any soda. That is HUGE for me. I am back on track and ready to roll again.

Wish me luck! :)

Tomorrow..

Can't wait to see you girls tomorrow.. Tina can't join us, but I would ask that you pray for her, John and family.
She will share more if she wants, but I just wanted to put it out there so you can keep her in your thoughts.
And we thought losing weight was hard. Reality check, please.

A Lifeline...

Ok, ladies.  You all know me by now.  I am not cheating on this diet - I refuse to.  No matter how crabby and irrational I become.  So here is the good news...I found a chocolate recipe for HCG phase 2 and it actually helps boost weight loss (when eaten in moderation)!!!!!

It's called "Chocolate Delight".  You can google it and you'll find a thousand different sites all confirming that it is legit.

It's basically unsweetened cocoa, stevia (plain or flavored), coconut oil, cinnamon (optional), and macadamia nuts (optional), with some water.   You pour the mixture into ice cube trails and chill.  Then, voila...you have chocolate squares.  From what I've seen you can eat about 3-5 per night.

So, Tara, it's not a Twix bar, but it might help!  I'm giving it a try tomorrow.
(And I've posted a few links about it to the right)