VCLD 22

A Revelation

I've been complaining about being so stuffed eating large amounts of veggies with both meals so that I get closer to 500 cal. H says listen to your body and stop eating when you're full. Won't I stall? So I posted on an hcg group and learned that I just need to be careful I don't go over 500 cal. [One more reason to review the protocol.]

I have been skimming through these groups and am amazed at how many people don't get this program. It couldn't be any more clear; you cannot vary any items on the foods lists, and the options for your skin care and makeup. Period. Why didn't I lose, or why did I gain, I only _____ [fill in the blank]. READ THE PROTOCOL AND STICK TO IT. It's like a diet book for dummies. Easy-peasy.

So last night I had this dream where I was in a bikini looking at my figure in a mirror. It was almost perfect, if I sucked in my itsty bitsy tummy; that was the only thing 'left to go.' LOL So when I woke up I was sure that I had lost pretty well. Stands to reason, right? This morning I lost the most I since the 4th or 5th day into this. Wuhu! So I am almost at one of my main goals. So far I've lost 42% of my goal. I've got 15 more days to go.

I'm a bit surprised at myself for not being tempted in the least to cheat. In my mind I have some motivations, but I think the main reason is because I know, with the hcg in my system, that if I do cheat - even a bit - I will gain in a major way. Then I would have to start all over re-losing that weight again. The fact that this is in my body is the biggest motivator for me. Plus, I am really looking forward to Phase III. LOL