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.