So, I wanted to say good luck to a few of my friends that are starting the diet!
I hope this blog gives a little insight and also some laughs. I hope that I can be there for you in you need a little nudge. I would like to think that because of my success, it has inspired you to not only begin this diet, but to keep at it!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Clean Slate
Im am on day 5 of my new 21 day protocol. I haven’t done a weigh in because I did a huge load like you’re supposed to the first three days. I hadn’t done that before. I have to say that it has made a huge difference in my hunger, which has been zero. I am going to do some things the same and some things different on this round.
First, I am going to go by more of a caloric scale than the diet that was recommended 50 years ago. I still will keep my intake to 500 cals a day. But I’m definitely adding some new things like a string cheese, more turkey and lean lunch meats or sugar free something. I am not going to let this consume me as much as the last round.
Second, I think that I have a better grip on what to watch out for on this now. For instance, I am going to work out more this time. I am also going to get more sleep. I think sleep, or the lack of it is so huge on this diet. Also, that this is only 21 days is going to be a much less mental challenge for me.
I can’t wait to lose another 10 pounds. At my current weight 10 pounds is going to be awesome! Weigh in Friday; I let you know how it goes this week!
First, I am going to go by more of a caloric scale than the diet that was recommended 50 years ago. I still will keep my intake to 500 cals a day. But I’m definitely adding some new things like a string cheese, more turkey and lean lunch meats or sugar free something. I am not going to let this consume me as much as the last round.
Second, I think that I have a better grip on what to watch out for on this now. For instance, I am going to work out more this time. I am also going to get more sleep. I think sleep, or the lack of it is so huge on this diet. Also, that this is only 21 days is going to be a much less mental challenge for me.
I can’t wait to lose another 10 pounds. At my current weight 10 pounds is going to be awesome! Weigh in Friday; I let you know how it goes this week!
Back In the Saddle
So It’s been a while since I’ve posted to my blog. I just have been super busy with my kids spring break and then both my brothers visiting on their spring breaks.
Let me catch you up. I ended the 42 day a week early because of spring break. I knew that going to Disney land and being in San Diego for a week was going to be next to impossible to not have beer or 50. Plus we put on our usual Iron Chef challenge which requires me to taste everything in sight.
I asked my doctor if ending the week early was ok. (no problem) I had hit my goal weight which was 35 pounds down.
So its been 6 weeks since then and I only put back on 2 pounds which is the norm for the protocol. And I am now starting a new 21 day round to really get fit!
I threw out most of my old clothes and went and bought all new shorts and stuff for the summer! Nice to be at a size where they have cool clothes. The selection for big man shorts is really limited.
Let me catch you up. I ended the 42 day a week early because of spring break. I knew that going to Disney land and being in San Diego for a week was going to be next to impossible to not have beer or 50. Plus we put on our usual Iron Chef challenge which requires me to taste everything in sight.
I asked my doctor if ending the week early was ok. (no problem) I had hit my goal weight which was 35 pounds down.
So its been 6 weeks since then and I only put back on 2 pounds which is the norm for the protocol. And I am now starting a new 21 day round to really get fit!
I threw out most of my old clothes and went and bought all new shorts and stuff for the summer! Nice to be at a size where they have cool clothes. The selection for big man shorts is really limited.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The Brownie Pan on TV
You have all seen it. And yes I broke down yesterday and bought one! OOOF. My 4 year old Emery, loves every infomercial on TV. She always says during each commercial "can we get that?" The first thing I thought was I didn’t want all those pesky kids in my house grabbing those brownies. I used to say no, but after a million times of her arguing back "why not!?" I started saying "sure baby" thinking shed forget about it and avoid the fight with my 4 year old (pretty grown up stuff huh). Every time we would go to the store, she would remember like a wise old fox and say "Can we get it today?" That got tiring very quick.. So now we are the proud owners of the "Perfect Brownie". I’m going to store it next to my "slap chop, ove glove, HD glasses, clapper, flow bee and snuggie"
Monday, February 22, 2010
I think I found a solution to night cravings
For me anyways.... I drank two glasses of decaf tea with some stevia. It did the trick. I can’t tell you how much that is going to help! I was feeling so guilty about eating a handful of nuts every night. I’m going to do the same tonight and see how it goes. I also drank a ton of water yesterday and that might have helped too.
My stomach is feeling pretty good this morning even though I did some crunches yesterday. Maybe I just needed that first day of crunches to wake up that muscle area.
Not working out (full workout) is killing me.
More to come!
My stomach is feeling pretty good this morning even though I did some crunches yesterday. Maybe I just needed that first day of crunches to wake up that muscle area.
Not working out (full workout) is killing me.
More to come!
Shout out
Thanks to David Wallace for the post. His site is full of posts on HCG.
http://www.davidwallace.com/2008/10/hcg-diet-calorie-counter/
http://www.davidwallace.com/2008/10/hcg-diet-calorie-counter/
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Date night - my new obit
My son is old enough to watch reed now (1 year old). So after he went down we had our first date night in a while. Mo and I went to see Avatar in 3d. It was so cool. I think that I could watch people sitting on couches in 3d, because the technology is so amazing.
We heard a story that people were upset they couldn’t live on Pandora (which is the fantasy world in avatar). It is so funny. Who are these people? I read the obits every Sunday to see who has passed. I really try to figure out why young people die and such.. I know it sounds morbid.. One of the things that gets me is when they say the person has moved to another place. So, I told Mo that I wanted my obit to say I have gone to Pandora. Which in my mind is in the center of the earth. So when you read about my passing in 50 years, just know that I am in the center of the earth in a place called Pandora! (Yes mo and I laugh our asses off about this)
o yeah, date night was the highlight of my month. I soaked up every second of just being alone and holding hands with my lovely wife. She’s the best.
We heard a story that people were upset they couldn’t live on Pandora (which is the fantasy world in avatar). It is so funny. Who are these people? I read the obits every Sunday to see who has passed. I really try to figure out why young people die and such.. I know it sounds morbid.. One of the things that gets me is when they say the person has moved to another place. So, I told Mo that I wanted my obit to say I have gone to Pandora. Which in my mind is in the center of the earth. So when you read about my passing in 50 years, just know that I am in the center of the earth in a place called Pandora! (Yes mo and I laugh our asses off about this)
o yeah, date night was the highlight of my month. I soaked up every second of just being alone and holding hands with my lovely wife. She’s the best.
Where does the weight go?
I have read a few post about where people are losing the weight. Myself.. I started in my face then worked its way down. I still have the belly, but much better. I think that it was just so big to begin with. I am hoping that it starts to melt away like everything else.
Great Recipe site for HCG
http://hcgrecipes.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2007-10-07T18%3A40%3A00-07%3A00&max-results=7
Foods that I miss and dont miss
A quick list of my favorites that I haven’t touched since the protocol began.
1. Chicken wings. Honey and spicy hot (mostly just the wing sauce)
2. Bread - tortillas
3. Cheese
4. Booze. Even a little glass of wine would be just lovely
5. Any good salad dressing
6. Flavored nuts. I love wasabi and spicy nuts. Never thought they were bad for you, but read the label. Loaded with sugar.
What I don’t miss:
1. Beef (once you have veal or buffalo youll know why)
2. Sweets like candy or sugar gum
3. Creamer - even though a nice cappuccino sounds good
4. Milk
5. Diet soda (just crazy because I used to drink so much of it) Mimosa has really been great about not drinking soda too. (Which is awesome)
6. Butter. A little Olive oil is the solution.
Im going to keep comming back to the list as time goes by. I kind of feel like those guys stuck on a island that talk about what they are going to eat when the get rescued. "Im going to have a beer, cheeseburger and two scoops of ice cream". My prison or rescue meal right now would be a buffalo foccacia from zipps and an 8th street ale. (make that a half yard of that 8th street sir)
1. Chicken wings. Honey and spicy hot (mostly just the wing sauce)
2. Bread - tortillas
3. Cheese
4. Booze. Even a little glass of wine would be just lovely
5. Any good salad dressing
6. Flavored nuts. I love wasabi and spicy nuts. Never thought they were bad for you, but read the label. Loaded with sugar.
What I don’t miss:
1. Beef (once you have veal or buffalo youll know why)
2. Sweets like candy or sugar gum
3. Creamer - even though a nice cappuccino sounds good
4. Milk
5. Diet soda (just crazy because I used to drink so much of it) Mimosa has really been great about not drinking soda too. (Which is awesome)
6. Butter. A little Olive oil is the solution.
Im going to keep comming back to the list as time goes by. I kind of feel like those guys stuck on a island that talk about what they are going to eat when the get rescued. "Im going to have a beer, cheeseburger and two scoops of ice cream". My prison or rescue meal right now would be a buffalo foccacia from zipps and an 8th street ale. (make that a half yard of that 8th street sir)
Day 24... feeling good - night cravings
Just had a chicken, cabbage and apple lunch.. I threw the rock (football) around with the boy and getting some quiet time in before Reed is up and at em.
The last few nights I have had some cravings after dinner around 8pm.. Usually if I get any cravings during the day I just drink coffee and that works. I think I’m going to try some decaf tea at night to see if that helps. When I have cheated (not really) I have had a handful of nuts. Pretty tasty.. Make sure they don’t have sugar. A ton of almonds and nuts have sugar in em. Eat a few of those and say hello to hunger. I think it’s amazing I haven’t cheated yet. Every diet I have ever been on I always have a cheat night or cheat meal. EVERY DIET. I am not sure if it is this diet or me this time. I think when you step on the scale and see so much coming off, that you really don’t want to lose that day or two for a brownie or pizza. Trust me; I have had it all in front of me in the last 24 days. I should stop right now so I don’t jinx myself and end up with a los betos burrito at 2am. (I have had too many of those tasty, amazing, fatty, cheesy things to count!) The problem with eating at 2am as you know is that you are way to buzzed to taste the food and end up swallowing the whole thing without breathing.
I am feeling real good today. Even though I said never to do it, I did a few sit-ups earlier.. I just feel so useless when I don’t pick up a weight or do something related to exercise. Ill keep you in the loop about how bad it is..
I made tasty pork and taco night for family last night.. And double size brownies. They loved it up.. I had some cabbage and chicken. Sound familiar?
The last few nights I have had some cravings after dinner around 8pm.. Usually if I get any cravings during the day I just drink coffee and that works. I think I’m going to try some decaf tea at night to see if that helps. When I have cheated (not really) I have had a handful of nuts. Pretty tasty.. Make sure they don’t have sugar. A ton of almonds and nuts have sugar in em. Eat a few of those and say hello to hunger. I think it’s amazing I haven’t cheated yet. Every diet I have ever been on I always have a cheat night or cheat meal. EVERY DIET. I am not sure if it is this diet or me this time. I think when you step on the scale and see so much coming off, that you really don’t want to lose that day or two for a brownie or pizza. Trust me; I have had it all in front of me in the last 24 days. I should stop right now so I don’t jinx myself and end up with a los betos burrito at 2am. (I have had too many of those tasty, amazing, fatty, cheesy things to count!) The problem with eating at 2am as you know is that you are way to buzzed to taste the food and end up swallowing the whole thing without breathing.
I am feeling real good today. Even though I said never to do it, I did a few sit-ups earlier.. I just feel so useless when I don’t pick up a weight or do something related to exercise. Ill keep you in the loop about how bad it is..
I made tasty pork and taco night for family last night.. And double size brownies. They loved it up.. I had some cabbage and chicken. Sound familiar?
Saturday, February 20, 2010
My sons phone contract..
I know it has nothing to do with the diet but loved this thing and wanted to share! Hes getting into girls and facebook.. basically a nightmare on two big giant feet. If you have a teen then you know what stuff like this is!
The Blake Bitter Phone / Computers Contract
As of this 20th day of February, 2010, Blake Bitter will be allowed to use his phone number 480.XXXXXXX and computers as long as he follows the following conditions;
1. Rules of the phone
a. Phone is to be shut off at 8pm, 7 days a week.
b. Phone shall not be used in the house for phone calls when the house phone is available.
c. Phone will not be used during school hours and will not be used to “show off” to friends. If phone is taken away by school staff, phone privileges will be suspended for 1 month (30 days).
d. Phone is to be kept in a safe place while playing sports. If phone is lost or stolen, it must be reported to parents ASAP.
2. Rules of the computers (Itouch included)
a. Computers are to be shut off at 8pm, 7 days a week.
b. Computers shall not be used for fun until all homework for the next day is completed and checked by parents.
c. Parents have the right to check your computers and accounts anytime. Usernames and passwords to me made known to parents at all times.
d. Computers are never allowed at school and are to be kept safe, such as up high on a shelf when not in use.
3. Behavior
a. Must get up when requested by parents.
b. ALL homework must be done by 8pm.
c. All music must be turned off by 9pm 7 days a week, unless parents grant extra time.
d. ALL video games must be shared with siblings.
e. Room must be kept neat on a daily basis.
f. No physical abuse or abusive language may be used against anyone (family, friends, and strangers) this includes all computer accounts and phone. If this rule is broken, all devices will be taken away for one month (30 days).
g. Yards must be raked and swept 4 times per month in order to pay for your portion of the phone.
h. If punishment involves phone privileges being taken away, phone must be immediately given to mom or dad. If thrown, punishment will be doubled.
i. Arguing with family members will result in phone taken away for 1 hour. If arguing continues, phone / computer are lost for the entire day.
j. Trash and recyclables must be taken out daily.
k. Grades must be at an A or B for ALL CLASSES each marking period (exception if an effort is shown throughout the marking period). Failure to do so will result in phone and computer privileges to be taken away for 1 full week (7 days).
l. Any homework missing from classes will result in phone and computer privileges to be taken away for 1 full week (7 days).
m. Must attend all signed up activities (i.e. football and music) unless parents deem him ill.
n. Must complete all assigned chores and duties around house – cleaning, setting table, dishes, and any other designated chores assigned. No arguing!
This contract is subject to changes based on mutual agreement. All punishments are final!
Signed
The Blake Bitter Phone / Computers Contract
As of this 20th day of February, 2010, Blake Bitter will be allowed to use his phone number 480.XXXXXXX and computers as long as he follows the following conditions;
1. Rules of the phone
a. Phone is to be shut off at 8pm, 7 days a week.
b. Phone shall not be used in the house for phone calls when the house phone is available.
c. Phone will not be used during school hours and will not be used to “show off” to friends. If phone is taken away by school staff, phone privileges will be suspended for 1 month (30 days).
d. Phone is to be kept in a safe place while playing sports. If phone is lost or stolen, it must be reported to parents ASAP.
2. Rules of the computers (Itouch included)
a. Computers are to be shut off at 8pm, 7 days a week.
b. Computers shall not be used for fun until all homework for the next day is completed and checked by parents.
c. Parents have the right to check your computers and accounts anytime. Usernames and passwords to me made known to parents at all times.
d. Computers are never allowed at school and are to be kept safe, such as up high on a shelf when not in use.
3. Behavior
a. Must get up when requested by parents.
b. ALL homework must be done by 8pm.
c. All music must be turned off by 9pm 7 days a week, unless parents grant extra time.
d. ALL video games must be shared with siblings.
e. Room must be kept neat on a daily basis.
f. No physical abuse or abusive language may be used against anyone (family, friends, and strangers) this includes all computer accounts and phone. If this rule is broken, all devices will be taken away for one month (30 days).
g. Yards must be raked and swept 4 times per month in order to pay for your portion of the phone.
h. If punishment involves phone privileges being taken away, phone must be immediately given to mom or dad. If thrown, punishment will be doubled.
i. Arguing with family members will result in phone taken away for 1 hour. If arguing continues, phone / computer are lost for the entire day.
j. Trash and recyclables must be taken out daily.
k. Grades must be at an A or B for ALL CLASSES each marking period (exception if an effort is shown throughout the marking period). Failure to do so will result in phone and computer privileges to be taken away for 1 full week (7 days).
l. Any homework missing from classes will result in phone and computer privileges to be taken away for 1 full week (7 days).
m. Must attend all signed up activities (i.e. football and music) unless parents deem him ill.
n. Must complete all assigned chores and duties around house – cleaning, setting table, dishes, and any other designated chores assigned. No arguing!
This contract is subject to changes based on mutual agreement. All punishments are final!
Signed
Going to send this out..
Not sure it’s ready for prime time.. But please comment and make suggestions!
Please read why I’m doing this (first post)
Thanks!
Please read why I’m doing this (first post)
Thanks!
Weigh in day .. 21 days in
Thought I would update my weight (step on scale every Friday).
Started at 238 and this week was 217.. So 21 pounds.. Awesome. That was with all my clothes and a ton of coffee before my Dr. appt.
Did you know a gallon of water weighs 8.35 pounds! Keep that in mind when you have just downed 5 glasses and step on a scale!
Started at 238 and this week was 217.. So 21 pounds.. Awesome. That was with all my clothes and a ton of coffee before my Dr. appt.
Did you know a gallon of water weighs 8.35 pounds! Keep that in mind when you have just downed 5 glasses and step on a scale!
Things that kill me and a surpirse
1. When my wife mo drinks like a fish and I can’t. I am so damn jealous that I want to die. Yes we have had a few "talks" about it and I don’t want to be a party pooper, but to watch someone enjoying a delicious drink is almost as torturous as water boarding.. (Wine boarding in my case)
2. I know it doesn’t make sense, but I love to make cookies, brownies and cakes (homemade of course) for the kids every day. I know that it’s a double standard when it comes to not wanting booze around me! But I love it. I don’t want to over analyze this but I never really was a big sweets guy (unlike booze).
2. I know it doesn’t make sense, but I love to make cookies, brownies and cakes (homemade of course) for the kids every day. I know that it’s a double standard when it comes to not wanting booze around me! But I love it. I don’t want to over analyze this but I never really was a big sweets guy (unlike booze).
Sample Meals from the last two weeks
Well they have been super bland because I find it so much easier to keep it simple and not have to put a ton of effort into it. Don’t worry, you won’t be hungry.. Remember ever meal has an apple too.
Here are a couple:
Veal with cucumber, apple
Buffalo with tomato, apple (had this at super bowl!)
Chicken with cabbage ( I love cabbage and it fills you up) , apple
Egg whites soaked in hot sauce with tomato and some low fat cottage cheese (just a couple spoons full) I get the extra calories because the egg whites are so low.
Veal with Salad (olive oil and vinegar) and tomato.. I love tomato because hot sauce and salt make em so darn tasty!
I know these seem so bland, but trust me.. When it means a pound or two each week you will want to just stick to the basics.. Plus I am cooking great meals for the wife and kids so it not that hard to put these together..
And yes I do know how to cook.. Quite well actually... I collect cook books and live for my smoker and baking dishes.. It’s just a real challenge to make something without things that are not allowed on this diet. And it is not worth the risk.
Here are a couple:
Veal with cucumber, apple
Buffalo with tomato, apple (had this at super bowl!)
Chicken with cabbage ( I love cabbage and it fills you up) , apple
Egg whites soaked in hot sauce with tomato and some low fat cottage cheese (just a couple spoons full) I get the extra calories because the egg whites are so low.
Veal with Salad (olive oil and vinegar) and tomato.. I love tomato because hot sauce and salt make em so darn tasty!
I know these seem so bland, but trust me.. When it means a pound or two each week you will want to just stick to the basics.. Plus I am cooking great meals for the wife and kids so it not that hard to put these together..
And yes I do know how to cook.. Quite well actually... I collect cook books and live for my smoker and baking dishes.. It’s just a real challenge to make something without things that are not allowed on this diet. And it is not worth the risk.
Losing weight -changing tastes and smells
It was bound to happen, although I didn’t believe it. I have been soooo in love with diet sodas for the last 20 years.. Yummy. But, I had a sip of Blake’s today (my son) and it tasted like pure pancake syrup.. Yuck. I have noticed the other things too that are changing..
I love emotional shows on TV.. Cry like a baby at everyone of them (could be the shots from the diet) dont get me started on intervention (best show in TV) and celebrity rehab..
Like the smell of bacon? Not anymore you don’t.. Smells like a burnt piece of rubber now.
I can smell garlic from 4 miles away.. Yes I can.
I love emotional shows on TV.. Cry like a baby at everyone of them (could be the shots from the diet) dont get me started on intervention (best show in TV) and celebrity rehab..
Like the smell of bacon? Not anymore you don’t.. Smells like a burnt piece of rubber now.
I can smell garlic from 4 miles away.. Yes I can.
Week 3 suggestions - the plateau
1. Don’t work out. Your body can’t repair itself when it doesn’t have any food to use. I did some ab crunches and it felt like someone hit me in the stomach with a sledge hammer for 4 days. I mean I have never hurt that bad in my life. And I mean I have pulled hamstrings and other muscles and they were like a bug bite compared to this.
2. You won’t lose weight if you work out! I know this sounds crazy, but I read it and didn’t believe it.. But it’s true.. Your body thinks it needs to hang on to that fat to fuel your body after breaking it down working out.. So don’t! I lost a day or two because of this!
3. Get ready to feel really good about yourself and the diet... because when you have lost 20 pounds in around 20 days it makes everything so worth it! When you’re eating cabbage and your kids are macking on a delicious pizza.. Just remember that your time will come.. Soon enough..
4. There is going to be a plateau for you in here somewhere.. Mine was this week. I have read that having a five apple day (that’s all you eat) will push you through it, but I didn’t do that.. Don’t worry, just stick to the basics and your get by it soon enough. I think its just your body getting used to the diet and then something "flips" in it to go back to work.
5. I thought id add... drink water.. Then more water.. Trust me.. It helps with hunger and keeps things flowing!
2. You won’t lose weight if you work out! I know this sounds crazy, but I read it and didn’t believe it.. But it’s true.. Your body thinks it needs to hang on to that fat to fuel your body after breaking it down working out.. So don’t! I lost a day or two because of this!
3. Get ready to feel really good about yourself and the diet... because when you have lost 20 pounds in around 20 days it makes everything so worth it! When you’re eating cabbage and your kids are macking on a delicious pizza.. Just remember that your time will come.. Soon enough..
4. There is going to be a plateau for you in here somewhere.. Mine was this week. I have read that having a five apple day (that’s all you eat) will push you through it, but I didn’t do that.. Don’t worry, just stick to the basics and your get by it soon enough. I think its just your body getting used to the diet and then something "flips" in it to go back to work.
5. I thought id add... drink water.. Then more water.. Trust me.. It helps with hunger and keeps things flowing!
Week Two HCG Suggestions
1. I was so wrong about Stevia! It is a life saver when it comes to coffee and water.
2. Smooth Move is another life saver. I drink once each night with a little stevia in it.. And next day everything is great.. Trust me, you will need something by week two like this.. And it is all natural, which is a big plus.
3. B-12 help? I am still on the fence about this.. They are part of my program so I might as well use them if I paid..
4. Working out is just fine.. Although I’m not sure how much it is good for your body (read week 3)..
5. Veal and Buffalo are so damn good! So is mustard and hot sauce!
6. Sugar free gum is wonderful.. Your really not supposed to have this, but it hasn’t bothered my diet so far.. And it really helps when you want to put something in your mouth.
7. Week two is when you really start seeing results. 10-15 pounds.. So keep at it!
2. Smooth Move is another life saver. I drink once each night with a little stevia in it.. And next day everything is great.. Trust me, you will need something by week two like this.. And it is all natural, which is a big plus.
3. B-12 help? I am still on the fence about this.. They are part of my program so I might as well use them if I paid..
4. Working out is just fine.. Although I’m not sure how much it is good for your body (read week 3)..
5. Veal and Buffalo are so damn good! So is mustard and hot sauce!
6. Sugar free gum is wonderful.. Your really not supposed to have this, but it hasn’t bothered my diet so far.. And it really helps when you want to put something in your mouth.
7. Week two is when you really start seeing results. 10-15 pounds.. So keep at it!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
First week Side Effects on HCG - Bitchy with Headaches
Day 3 was a lousy. I was on edge all day and it only took a little snipe from my wife to make me go off. I was ready to pounce and she walked right into it... she compared me to her father and lets just say that I have listened to her complain about him for our 13 years of marriage. That night was real fun. At least it wasn't a "sleep on the couch" night!
Day 4 I had some flu like symptoms. Runny nose, light headed and headache. That went away and since then, I feel really good except for a lack of some energy today (Day 6).
I have not been hungry at all on this. That was my biggest fear going into the diet. Strange, so very strange to think a person can eat so little and not be hungry!
Day 4 I had some flu like symptoms. Runny nose, light headed and headache. That went away and since then, I feel really good except for a lack of some energy today (Day 6).
I have not been hungry at all on this. That was my biggest fear going into the diet. Strange, so very strange to think a person can eat so little and not be hungry!
Day 6 of HCG Diet / Wednesday
So I'm on day 6 and it is my "off" injection day. The injections don’t bother me.. Needles have never been scary to me. I only have issues with watching surgeries and stuff like that on TV. My wife loves that stuff (she’s a nurse).
Weight loss: weigh in is Friday. Which is my first B-12 shot too.. More to come on that.
Today’s Meals:
Breakfast- Coffee
Lunch- Chicken, Peas and Apple (kids had chicken, chips, peas and oranges)
Dinner - Buffalo, Asparagus and Apple (family had buffalo, chicken, asparagus, chips, bread with butter and some jello for the little man)
Energy Level: Not so great but that might be because I didn't have an injection today.
Workout: 100 push-ups (with the perfect push-up handles I got for Xmas!) and some curls.
Some side notes:
I tried stevia for the first time.. Not so impressed.. I’m sure it will grow on me. I also bought some smooth move tea.. You can guess what that is about. I’ll let you know if it works (I’ll bet your on edge waiting for that!)
Weight loss: weigh in is Friday. Which is my first B-12 shot too.. More to come on that.
Today’s Meals:
Breakfast- Coffee
Lunch- Chicken, Peas and Apple (kids had chicken, chips, peas and oranges)
Dinner - Buffalo, Asparagus and Apple (family had buffalo, chicken, asparagus, chips, bread with butter and some jello for the little man)
Energy Level: Not so great but that might be because I didn't have an injection today.
Workout: 100 push-ups (with the perfect push-up handles I got for Xmas!) and some curls.
Some side notes:
I tried stevia for the first time.. Not so impressed.. I’m sure it will grow on me. I also bought some smooth move tea.. You can guess what that is about. I’ll let you know if it works (I’ll bet your on edge waiting for that!)
Intro to Me and Why this Diet?
Thought this would add some info on why I am dieting and my day to day.
First my mother died 9 years ago of a sudden heart attack. I still cry about it. She wasn’t obese, but could have been much healthier. I also think her prescriptions and smoking wasn’t so great.
My grandpa died of a heart attack after several heart attacks.. so I am trying to lower my already stacked odds against me of having a heart attack.
My whole family- (wife, 4 kids) is skinny. I have been skinny before and I am not obese. I am a pretty big guy (muscles) and have been 240 for the last 6 or 7 years. My goal is to lose around 40 pounds. I have always been in the gym and run or walk a ton. My eating and drinking habits are what kill me. I love beer and bourbon.. Have a kegerator in my back yard. I also love to cook and drinking and eating always leads to large portions for me. Cooking for a family and keeping good habits is also tough.. each one of my kids has different eating habits and so pizza and cheese dogs usually do the trick (along with McDonalds or burger king). When I make salad or healthy stuff, only one or two (my girls) eat that. My son actually starts to gag when he puts down a pea or mushroom.
I run a business from a home office, raise a 4 and 1 year old during the day and make my house livable everyday (clean, organize).. So to shop, cook and stay healthy is a constant challenge.. A challenge sadly I have failed.
Ok, why this diet? I have done it all like most of you. Up and down.. Feel great then feel bad.
This is really a drastic diet, that takes a ton of self control.. Why do it?
1. The first reason is I want to be alive for my kids. Really I don’t need any other reasons. I said before about losing my wonderful mother (I could write a whole blog just on her) and I want to minimize the possibility of leaving them without their dad.
2. On a recent trip to Mexico, my wife had a talk with me about losing some pounds. It wasn't so much about how I looked in my swim trunks, but more of how she couldn't live without me. Pretty powerful stuff!
3. My oldest son (13) said to me the other day after I made fun of him about brushing his teeth or showering (which 13 year olds hate to do).."Why don't you lose some weight fatso". I can handle the hair jokes and stuff that I can’t help because I am getting older. THAT stuff doesn't bother me. But the fat stuff does. I never knew what it felt like to be called fat. I mean I have been teased by friends about chubby and stuff... but this time it really affected me. That was the TURNING point. I don't blame my son for saying a hurtful thing; I actually thank him for pushing me to get off my ass and start to make changes. (sh*t I’m crying) But I don't want my kids to someday be embarrassed to hang with me or bring their friends around.
I’ve got some pretty good reasons to be healthy.. This diet is not about a beach body or wearing my skinny jeans.. But to be around to watch my kids grow into the people they were meant to be, and I want to be a big part of that.
First my mother died 9 years ago of a sudden heart attack. I still cry about it. She wasn’t obese, but could have been much healthier. I also think her prescriptions and smoking wasn’t so great.
My grandpa died of a heart attack after several heart attacks.. so I am trying to lower my already stacked odds against me of having a heart attack.
My whole family- (wife, 4 kids) is skinny. I have been skinny before and I am not obese. I am a pretty big guy (muscles) and have been 240 for the last 6 or 7 years. My goal is to lose around 40 pounds. I have always been in the gym and run or walk a ton. My eating and drinking habits are what kill me. I love beer and bourbon.. Have a kegerator in my back yard. I also love to cook and drinking and eating always leads to large portions for me. Cooking for a family and keeping good habits is also tough.. each one of my kids has different eating habits and so pizza and cheese dogs usually do the trick (along with McDonalds or burger king). When I make salad or healthy stuff, only one or two (my girls) eat that. My son actually starts to gag when he puts down a pea or mushroom.
I run a business from a home office, raise a 4 and 1 year old during the day and make my house livable everyday (clean, organize).. So to shop, cook and stay healthy is a constant challenge.. A challenge sadly I have failed.
Ok, why this diet? I have done it all like most of you. Up and down.. Feel great then feel bad.
This is really a drastic diet, that takes a ton of self control.. Why do it?
1. The first reason is I want to be alive for my kids. Really I don’t need any other reasons. I said before about losing my wonderful mother (I could write a whole blog just on her) and I want to minimize the possibility of leaving them without their dad.
2. On a recent trip to Mexico, my wife had a talk with me about losing some pounds. It wasn't so much about how I looked in my swim trunks, but more of how she couldn't live without me. Pretty powerful stuff!
3. My oldest son (13) said to me the other day after I made fun of him about brushing his teeth or showering (which 13 year olds hate to do).."Why don't you lose some weight fatso". I can handle the hair jokes and stuff that I can’t help because I am getting older. THAT stuff doesn't bother me. But the fat stuff does. I never knew what it felt like to be called fat. I mean I have been teased by friends about chubby and stuff... but this time it really affected me. That was the TURNING point. I don't blame my son for saying a hurtful thing; I actually thank him for pushing me to get off my ass and start to make changes. (sh*t I’m crying) But I don't want my kids to someday be embarrassed to hang with me or bring their friends around.
I’ve got some pretty good reasons to be healthy.. This diet is not about a beach body or wearing my skinny jeans.. But to be around to watch my kids grow into the people they were meant to be, and I want to be a big part of that.
Stepping on the scale everyday- Crazy Talk
Ok, so I forgot to mention earlier my weight loss so far.. Well, I can say over 10 pounds because I am only stepping on the scale once a week. I am doing this because I keep reading peoples blogs that are going crazy when they hit a wall or only lose .4 lbs.. That’s crazy. I don't want the scale to run my life, so I am going to feel good all the time and just know each week I will be losing pounds.. Whatever that number is I don't know.. I am just sticking to my diet and believing it will work. "But what if you eat something that makes you gain weight?" you ask.. Well, I’m not eating anything that my doctor said I couldn't or really isn't in the protocol (besides turkey) and I have had no bread.
Helpful Info for the HCG Diet / First Week
HHere is some stuff I thought would be important to anyone on this diet the first couple of days. I am taking the injections and following the diet (500 cals).
1. The original protocol was written so that 100 percent of the group lost pounds. I take this as you can tweak your own diet so that you can add some foods and drinks to work for you. For instance, I have had some turkey and had no issues. While this might not work for everyone (hence not on original protocol) it seems to be fine for me.
2. I did not over load the first three days (my doctor said no problem) and it was fine for me. I just had a hard time trying to shovel food down my mouth!
3. Salt is ok.. I have never been big on salt, but because I am eating the crap out of tomatoes and cucumbers, I find that using some sea salt with it..is so much better.
4. Tabasco is a lifesaver. I am already tired of the basic meals, so tobasco really helps.
5. Get ready not to have movements. No need to explain this, it could be a couple days between them.. So hang on tight!
6. Minimal exercise... tough for me because I always hit the gym when I feel like I’m starting to add weight. I have been doing 100 pushups and some light weights for 20 minutes a night with no issues.
7. Find something you like to drink that will work for you. My doctor said Crystal light and diet soda was ok a couple times a day, but i decided not to risk it.. I consume massive amounts of coffee.. I find this to be my biggest help. I know that sounds weird, but 5 cups of coffee in the morning keeps me from eating anything. At night I drink natural flavored mineral water.. does the trick.. I have been diligent in drinking lots of water each day..
8. Get ready to pee!!!!!! All that water has to go somewhere.
9. Breath that melts paint.. Yes it does.. Don’t kid yourself.. Brush and do whatever you can..say bye bye to all those kisses.
10. I am taking a fish oil pill (10 cal) flax oil (10 cal) and a vitamin (10 cal).. So I factor the 30 cals in my daily total. Super easy. I ran this by the Doc and she said they are perfectly fine!
More to come...
1. The original protocol was written so that 100 percent of the group lost pounds. I take this as you can tweak your own diet so that you can add some foods and drinks to work for you. For instance, I have had some turkey and had no issues. While this might not work for everyone (hence not on original protocol) it seems to be fine for me.
2. I did not over load the first three days (my doctor said no problem) and it was fine for me. I just had a hard time trying to shovel food down my mouth!
3. Salt is ok.. I have never been big on salt, but because I am eating the crap out of tomatoes and cucumbers, I find that using some sea salt with it..is so much better.
4. Tabasco is a lifesaver. I am already tired of the basic meals, so tobasco really helps.
5. Get ready not to have movements. No need to explain this, it could be a couple days between them.. So hang on tight!
6. Minimal exercise... tough for me because I always hit the gym when I feel like I’m starting to add weight. I have been doing 100 pushups and some light weights for 20 minutes a night with no issues.
7. Find something you like to drink that will work for you. My doctor said Crystal light and diet soda was ok a couple times a day, but i decided not to risk it.. I consume massive amounts of coffee.. I find this to be my biggest help. I know that sounds weird, but 5 cups of coffee in the morning keeps me from eating anything. At night I drink natural flavored mineral water.. does the trick.. I have been diligent in drinking lots of water each day..
8. Get ready to pee!!!!!! All that water has to go somewhere.
9. Breath that melts paint.. Yes it does.. Don’t kid yourself.. Brush and do whatever you can..say bye bye to all those kisses.
10. I am taking a fish oil pill (10 cal) flax oil (10 cal) and a vitamin (10 cal).. So I factor the 30 cals in my daily total. Super easy. I ran this by the Doc and she said they are perfectly fine!
More to come...
Lets get this started!
I have been thinking about doing this for the last week, but didn't know if I had enough information or interesting stuff to talk about.. from the past week on this diet, I am sure that I do! Also, its a good way to track my intake and progress.. I also want to show how to cook for yourself and a family of 5 without making a ton of separate things.
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