I don't know what day it is - Round 2

Yeah! I weighed in at 191 this morning. I had hoped to be below 195 on the 4th of July, and barely made it weighing in at 194.8. I survived the holiday, eating grilled pork tenderloin, lots of broccoli, and berries. Again, my cheat was diet soda. And a bit of olive oil in a delicious broccoli salad. Funny the things I consider to be "cheats."

I felt horrible yesterday, but I feel great today. I am amazed at how good I feel on this second round. Doesn't hurt that I am now able to shop in the regular section of the department stores (instead of the plus size section). I love fitting into the 14s. I am a little frustrated because I don't have much that fits me, and don't want to spend a lot of money on new clothes, since I hope to be a 12 by the end of the month. This is really fun!!!

R2P2VLCD13

I weighed in this morning at 196. I had stalled at 198.4 for several days. It was a bit frustrating. Except that I had lost 1.8 pounds over night (went from 200.2 to 198), so I knew I was in for a stall. Very exciting to get on the scale this morning and see a 2.4 pound loss!

I am definitely restricting myself to 500 calories. However, I have veered off my protocol slighlty, enjoying non-fat string cheese. Yesterday, I stopped at DQ (to feed my son on his way to camp). I had the chicken breast & tomato from a chicken sandwich, and a giant Diet Coke (they were out of tea). I was beating myself up for the diet coke. And chuckled at myself -- it's not like I had a Blizzard!!! (Or a taste of my son's chocolate brownie sundae).

On the way home, I stopped off at the Brooks Brothers store, and was thrilled to see that I could fit into a size 16. It's been years since I've been able to shop in the Misses Department (instead of the Women's Plus Size Department). That was extremely motivating!!!

I still have my Starbuck's nonfat latte's. Again - not on Protocol. But I enjoyed them during the last round and had great losses.

Can't wait to see what I will weigh on the 4th of July -- I had initially hoped to reach 195 by then. But now, I am thinking I may be able to get to 189. That's a bit ambitious. But what the heck!!!

Very Low Calorie Day 8

This morning, I weighed in on my scale at 200.4! (My official weigh in at the doctor's office with clothes on was 202.4) I am thrilled. That means I have lost approximately 12 pounds in 8 days. This diet is amazing.

I was initially really depressed when I started. I felt no motivation. However, the weight started coming off, and I am so excited. It is definitely easier this second round. I feel great -- no headaches, no lighteheadedness. It's wonderful.

Can't wait to be 195 by July 4th!!!

Starting Round 2 (Day 2 VLC)

I ended the last round with my lowest weight at 199.8. Just under the 200 mark. I ended it in mid-April -- right before Easter. I did a great job keeping the weight off for the first couple of months. However, in the last month, I had a lot of stress at my job, and things spiraled out of control. At the clinic last Friday (June 11), I weighed in at 209, which was actually a relief because I felt like I weighed 220+. I started the injections on Sunday (6/13). I have enjoyed my "loading days." My weight went up to at least 212 by 6/14.

My head is not in the game. I want to eat everything, and am having a difficult time feeling motivated. However, I know that my "feelings" do not have to control my actions. This is an awesome diet, and it really works. And so, for the next 40+ days, I just have to control my actions. The key to success for me is not to cheat. Once I cheat, I give myself permission to rationalize bad behavior. And it is much simpler to just stay on the straight & narrow path.

My goal for this round is to get to 170. That's an ambitious goal. I am going to work my tail off for this goal. I know every day will be difficult. And that's okay.

I weighed in this morning, and was pleased to see 208.8 on the scale (down from the 212 that registered 2 days ago). The diet is working. And I have english bulldog determination. Ruff.

Day 34 (6 days to go!!!)

I weighed in today at 207. That is a total loss of 29.2 pounds so far. It was a tough weekend -- we lost power, and my children and I stayed with my parents. My parents prepared all the cold weather comfort foods -- chicken n' dumplings, chili, cookies, pie, waffles, etc. The kids ate really well!

I ate some chicken from the pot of chicken & dumplings. I ate a small bowel of chili (without cheese & fritos). Overall, I was very proud of myself for not succumbing to the many temptations that were all around. I feel like I made the healthiest choices I could, given the fact that I was not in control of the situation. It wasn't on protocol, but I did keep my calories below 500.

I enjoyed buying a new pair of jeans at Target that were a size 16 -- from an 18W. That is so exciting! Can't wait to get into 14s again!!!

It is my goal to get under 200 before I end this round. It's not looking like I will get there this week, so I may need to extend the diet for one more week. 8 pounds to go!!!

Day 29 (11 days to go)

Down 27.4 pounds today!!! I weighed in at 208.8. Thankful to be under 210. This diet is truly amazing. To think one month ago, I was feeling hopeless about my weight. I was almost resigned to being obese forever. And now I am simply overweight! Hooray.

I am really hoping I can get under 200 before this diet is over. I haven't been under 200 in 9 years. I was at 200 about 7 years ago, when I became pregnant with baby #2. That would truly be awesome.

I am sticking to the diet. I am not succombing to temptations. My body will do what it will do. And it may slow down. But I have to remain hopeful that I can shed another 9 pounds before it is over.

Day 27 (13 to go)

Today, I weighed in at 210.4. Down 25.6 pounds.

Well, I am feeling bored with this diet. I am looking forward to having olive oil on my salad. And Avocados. And Hummus. I can't wait to have Hummus.

However, my will power is strong. I've been in a plateau for the past several days. I went for a 3 mile run/jog yesterday -- I am very sore today. Surprised by my stanima. Today is the beginning of my TOM. So I'm not surprised I wasn't showing much of a weight loss.

Still haven't cheated. May have strayed slightly from my list of foods, by having chicken broth, tomato soup and canned artichoke bottoms. However, caloric intake has been around 400.

I know the loss will show up again soon. Just a little over two weeks to go!!!