Ed & Jennifer's Journey with HCG

Happy New Year!!!

2009-01-06T13:35:00.004-06:00

Wow, it's been awhile huh?! It's about time I update our long over due neglected blog! Ed started another round and today is his first VLCD so I figured now is the perfect time for an update!

Both of our weights have been up and down since the cruise in November (which by the way was a BLAST). We decided not to stress about it until after the holidays. So here we are, Ed is 15 lbs over his LIW and I'm at 126 which is 11 lbs over my LIW. I know what to do to get me back down to 120 lbs and since he's doing protocol it will be much easier for me. It really is amazing though how much we indulged and really aren't too far off! Ed is more excited now for this round than any other round-he's focused and READY-you go boy!

So the journey continues!

For all of you starting a new round, best of luck to you! I'll update again soon!

Also keep in mind that if you have any questions about this protocol you can go to http://happilythinnerafter.com/ where you will find out everything you need to know about HCG and how to get started!

Let's PAY IT FORWARD!

2008-08-21T16:57:00.015-05:00

R5P2D11

Ed:
Total losses this round: 14.8
Current Weight: 218.4

Jennifer:
121.8

Just wanted to give a quick update! Ed is having an excellent round so far-he is only 1.4 lbs from his LIW from his last round. In just a day or two he'll be entering new territory. I'm amazed how different he looks in just 11 days!

Great news with my sweet sis-she is also on day 11 and is down 9.8 lbs! I'm in awe of her determination and commitment (she's way stronger than we ever were) I see why she is the older sister-I'm so proud of her!

We are getting so excited about the HCG cruise! Ed wants to continue the protocol until he hits 199 and then maintain until the cruise so we'll see...

Speaking of the cruise!

As you may have heard, there is an HCG cruise planned in November. Among those of us who will be attending is Biz! Not only is Biz a great friend to so many of us but she is an amazing example of success doing the protocol! What we would like to do to show her all of our love and appreciation is have a fund raiser to help pay for her airfare and cruise! We are hoping to raise around $700 by September 16, 2008-which will cover both expenses. Please don’t feel obligated in any way to donate, but if it’s at all possible we would greatly appreciate your donation in ANY amount (every bit counts).

To make an easy donation we’ve set up a secure online PayPal account where you can click on the donation button below to place your donation!

Please feel free to email us at je underscore mcnair at yahoo dot com or leave a comment if you have any questions!

Hope ya'll are doing well! I'll update again soon.

P.S. Um, just to clarify in case there was any confusion out there-I'M NOT PREGNANT (ya kiddin' me?!) LOL

Still here, just enjoying summmmaaatime!

2008-08-07T11:33:00.004-05:00

Hello friends! YES we are still alive and we're doing GREAT! The kids are gone and we have been taking full advantage of our "alone time!" Sorry to be MIA-we have had some technical difficulties with the computer plus I don't have the freedom of being online anytime I want like I used to-not to mention we are avoiding anything that requires WORK-lol!

So guess what? My sis is starting her first round on the 9th and Ed is going to be doing it with her-we are so excited!!! It's our anniversary that day too so Ed thought it would be the perfect time to start (and load) so VLCD starts on the 11th! Ed is up around 10 lbs and is just fine with that knowing he is going to be starting another round-what did we ever do without HCG?! I'm doing good-I'm still holding around 122-124 lbs. I have learned to enjoy occasional splurges in moderation and that protein days are a lifesaver or should I say "weightsaver!"

I'm not sure how much I'll be blogging in the future since I'd like to start spending more time in the HCG Forum. If you are not a member there please join! It is the #1 HCG site on the web and has so much useful information. Here is the addy: http://myhcgjourney.com/forums/

A big skinny "THANKS" to all of you who are continuing to read and check on our lonely blog over here. I'll update again when buddy boy and sis start!

Peace and Love!

P.S. We miss ya'll!!!

Life is gooooood!

2008-06-19T08:59:00.003-05:00

P4D13
Ed:
LIW: 217.8
Today: 222.0

Jennifer:
122.4

Hollllllllllllllllah! How is everybody? We wanted to give ya'll a quick update. We picked the kids up from the airport last Wednesday and when they saw us they were surprised at how different we look. We are having such a great time with them and what's even better is we feel so good and have so much energy to play with them rather than watch them play! Ed and I keep thinking back to last summer and how different we felt-what a difference 45 and 60 pounds make!

We are doing great as far as the scale goes too! Ed is up a little today because he ate some of the brown rice that I made for dinner last night. I ate the brown rice too and didn't gain-hee, hee! I made the most delicious low carb cheesecake too-here is the recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_27072,00.html

I'm still shocked at how much food we can eat and still maintain. It's been 3 months since I've been done with the protocol and I'm STILL staying at the same weight. I remember reading in the manuscript that the success rate is 60%-70%-what other "diets" have those numbers? Each day when we step on the scale we feel excited that we actually found something that WORKED! How great life is not having to be on a DIET!!!!

We've hardly been on the computer since the kids have been here but I still make time to check on ya'll! Thanks for always checking on us too! We are having such a great time and enjoying being with our kids so much. We really cherish the time we have with them because they grow up so fast-whaaaaaaa!

We have another fun filled day ahead so I better get this posted! I'll make sure and update again soon. Stay cool and be safe! Love you guys!

Ed's R4 is OVER!

2008-06-10T09:24:00.003-05:00

P4D2
Ed:
Total R4 Loss: -20.2
LIW: 217.8
Today: 218.0

Jennifer:
124.4

Yep that's right, Ed is finally finished with this round!!! His LIW was on Friday and WE ard both glad he's done ;) Yesterday was his first P3 day and he enjoyed eggs and steak with blue cheese and thought he was in heaven. It was really funny because I was asking him on Sunday what he wants for his first P3 meal and he said "can I do a steak day, even though I'm not over my LIW?" I'm tellin' ya he LOVES the steak days and it doesn't bother him to wait all day to eat (unlike me). Speaking of...

I have to tell ya'll about my experiment. This weekend I "over indulged" on a few starchy items and I gained 3 lbs...I know. Lesson: Don't eat white rice, spring rolls w/peanut sauce, chex mix (don't ask) and roasted soy beans all day. I'm blaming PMS! Okay, so instead of doing a steak day or an egg day I did the "both day"-LOL! Reading Monica's blog reminded me about what Dr. S says about the hunger-edema and to eat 2 eggs in the morning, huge steak at lunch and another steak at dinner (followed by a large helping of cheese). So I decided to try it-even though I wasn't protein deficient-which is why you do this in the first place. Well it was a success-I lost 1.4 which is about what I lose when I do an egg day (I tend to lose more on egg days than steak days). Today I will be doing an egg day to get me back down. You know I've accepted the fact that if I'm going to eat starches and sugar that I'm most likely going to gain. I do my best not to freak out when I see the gains I just decide that moment to get it handled and not have ANOTHER day of sugar or starches. Maintaining is work and I do believe that being thin and staying thin is about making conscious decisions about what I eat. I keep my weight in check by weighing everyday and then if I do see I've gained more than 2 lbs then I make sure and do a protein day. Even though my hypo has been reset the fact is I have to continually make healthy food choices. I'm learning what foods I can have together and which ones I can't. Remember awhile back when I had the DQ blizzard and didn't gain? Looking back on that day I ate mostly proteins. When I combine starches and sugar it seems that's when I get in trouble. I'm learning!

I sure can't wait until you are all at your goal weights. Maintaining and hanging near LIW is a journey in itself. Hurry up, I need ya'll! LOL

Well our life is about to completely change in 1 day! The kids will be here and we have many "Edventures" planned. Camping, fishing, swimming, water parks, skate parks and who knows what else. We are really looking forward to it. I will still update once a week just to keep ya'll informed and to check on you. Please know that even if we don't comment that we do check on each one of you...our blogger buds! We appreciate all of your love and support.

Be well!

Ed: P2D33-Almost done!

2008-06-04T09:43:00.004-05:00

R4P2D33
Ed:
Total R4 Loss: -18.0
Current weight: 220.0

Jennifer:
121.4

How's everybody doing out there? All is well here with us in blazing HOT Texas! I'm telling you if there's any reason Ed and I wanted to lose weight it's so we could survive the hot, humid summer months with way less insulation! We didn't begin this protocol until the end of August of last year so we spent most of summer FAT, ahhh how things have changed!

Ya'll things have just been crazy for us! I feel like everything is hitting us at once and we have so much to do before the kids arrive in 7 days!!!! Ed is doing great but feeling a little disappointed that this round hasn't been his "award winning round". I keep reminding him that 18 lbs gone in 33 days is outstanding compared to any other "diet" he could ever do (especially since he has NOT been strict with his P2 foods this round). So here's the plan-Ed is going to go until he gets to 215 as his LIW and then do P3 until the mid of July and then start back for one last round to get under 200 lbs. I personally think my man looks great right now. It's amazing to me how the HCG not only makes you lose pounds but INCHES! Gotta love it!

So, I'm back to my usual 121 (and some change). This is my sweet spot and where my body seems to like to be. I went shopping yesterday and it's still so crazy for me to pick up size 4's and have them fit-what a feeling...what a GREAT feeling!

Hope our buddies out there are doing good! We want to give a special shout out to Regina-(EweWho) who entered Onederland today-we are so proud of you-66 lbs gone forevaaaaaaa-keep going!!! Hope everyone else is doing good and your "fat is melting away like crisco on the blacktop in the hot sun, on a sunny day, on a summer solstice, with no cloud cover, like the hottest day ever" as Jerry would say! For the rest of you in P3, happy maintaining!!!

Take care friends!!!

Ed: P2D26

2008-05-28T10:43:00.006-05:00

R4P2D26
Ed:
Total R4 Loss: -13.2
Current weight: 224.8

Jennifer:
122.2

When the goin' gets tough...the tough KEEP goin' (this is what Ed said this morning after his injection)! Ya'll this has been the most interesting round for both Ed and I (and I'm not even on a round-LOL). I really commend all of you who have done round after round living with people who are not doing the protocol. We always refer to this protocol and experience as a "Journey" and even with Ed and I being in 2 different stages of this we are both still realizing and learning about our relationship with food and why we were overweight. By golly I think we're getting it!

We had a great weekend and tried to be out as much as possible. We ate crawfish and seafood and enjoyed the HOT weather...NOT! It's been so hot that the only way you can be outside is if you are in the boat on the lake or in the swimming pool!

So as of today Ed is up 2.8 lbs from where he was a week ago. Ed wants to keep going so I mixed him up a new batch of HCG for another 14 days. I wonder if the more rounds you go the more relaxed you get about it. It's so vitally important to follow P2 as written if you want to have optimal results. I believe that the daily losses is what makes this protocol successful and why people stick to it. If you are deviating and not eating the P2 menu you don't get to enjoy those losses that keeps you motivated to keep going. Ed is determined to succeed and go as many rounds as it takes at HIS pace. When he does deviate he doesn't beat himself up or stress about it he just takes it as "I'm not worried about it" so because of that I don't nag or give him "the look" this is his own experience.

So want to hear something really great that happens when your body has found it's set point and why ya'll should keep going and get to that weight that you want to stay at? I've mentioned that I'm eating what I please (I stick to fresh foods and proteins as much as possible). I don't count my cals and I even had a Dairy Queen blizzard and I didn't even go up 1 oz the next day. I couldn't wait to tell ya'll that! Yeah today I'm up 1 lb but I fluctuate up a pound down a pound-it's all gooooooooooooood! As "hard" as those 3 rounds seemed to be at times, it's sooooo worth the reward! Keep going...

Ya'll thanks for the comments! I've decided the easiest thing is making my rounds and leaving comments for you on your blog. My computer time is nothing like it used to be and with summer vacation almost here and 4 kids, it will really be limited. Please know that we do check on all of you! Jerry-bud, you need to email us at je_mcnair at yahoo dot com. Your comment is so funny and we need to correspond through email! Hope things are going well for you!

Alrighty then, we're signing off for now! Take care and have a great rest of the week!

Ed: P2D18-C'mon let's get to the teens already!

2008-05-20T13:27:00.005-05:00

R4P2D18
Ed:
Today's Loss: -0.4
Total R4 Loss: -16.0
Current weight: 222.0

Jennifer:
121.2

Well helllllllllllllo there! Wow things could have been so much worse (as far as the scale goes). This weekend we were not home at all so we had to do the best we could. Ed actually did pretty good, he's still a pound lower than where he was on Thursday and I'm .6 down! What Ed did while eating out is he made sure he stayed as close to 500 cals as possible. I've learned what works best for me is to focus on eating plenty of protein with veggies. Ed keeps commenting how the HCG has really made it where he hasn't been hungry, gotta love it!

So guess what? This weekend we are going to...another crawfish boil! Ed says he doesn't want to take an interrupted break so he'll just have to deal with any gain! This will be the last crawfish boil of the season so we couldn't pass it up! ;)

Not much to report! We are busy getting ready for the summer since all 4 kids will be out! I feel like we have so much to do in a short 3 weeks. We are really looking forward to it!

Thanks to our fellow bloggers for your comments! We also want to give a special shout out to Jerry from Richmond, VA-It's awesome you decided to take the plunge! We wish you as much success as we've had-it's been an amazing journey so far. Please keep us posted (your comments crack us up)!

We'll be updating again in a few days! Thanks as always for your visits! Take care friends.

Ed: P2D14-Another day in Protocoland!

2008-05-16T09:31:00.008-05:00

R4P2D14
Ed:
Today's Release: (loss) -0.0
Total R4 Release: (loss) -15.0
Current weight: 223.0

Jennifer:
121.8

What's up LOSERS who are major WINNERS! Wow, things have been a bit hectic for us these last couple of days. We've had to eat out a couple of times so Ed hasn't exactly stuck to the protocol BUT he hasn't been gaining-which is great! Today Ed is doing the P2 "egg day" to get the fat loss back in action!

I'm happy to report that I'm feeling much better and eating a very balanced P4 menu and still maintaining. I'm not limiting myself on starches and I'm eating what sounds good (which a lot of the time is salads). As I've mentioned before, I feel that my body has found it's set point. It's been 2 months since my LIW and I'm 6.8 over. I think 115 is a bit unrealistic-for me, 120 is a very healthy weight so to maintain right here NOT being on a diet feels wonderful! Guess what? The Protocol WORKS!!!

Hope all is well our blogger buds-I will be making my rounds today to get caught up on ya'll! Thank you so much for all your sweet comments and well wishes!

We will be gone most of the weekend (weddings and family) so I hope Ed can continue being strong....we shall see! LOL

Have a great Friday and a great weekend! Love you guys!!!

Ed: P2D11-Still on the Losin' Train!!!

2008-05-13T10:36:00.006-05:00

R4P2D11
Ed:
Today's Release: -0.8
Total R4 Release: -15.0
Current weight: 223.0

Jennifer:
119.8 (this is not accurate because I've been sick)

Well long time no write my friends! So sorry we haven't updated until now. We have been gone and then I've been sick (in bed can't move, sick). Today I am feeling better and by tomorrow I'll be back to my usual self!!!

Ed has been doing great! We went out for Mexican food on Saturday and he ate chips and queso (his favorite) and had 2 off protocol beverages and guess what? He still lost the next day! Yesterday I couldn't get out of bed so he was on his own to prepare his food. He stayed under 500 cals (eating various off protocol foods) and lost again! Let's say it together.....MEN!!!!

So all is well here in Protocoland! I'm anxious to check on ya'll to see how things are going in your worlds! Thanks Becca, Biz, Liz, B, Mary Moe, Lili, Monica and Crystal for your comments (as always). We really appreciate the time you take to leave us your words of love, encouragement and support!!!

Okay another day down! Have a great Tuesday!

Ed: P2D6!

2008-05-08T15:33:00.007-05:00

R4P2D6
Ed:
Yesterday's Loss: - 2 lbs
Today's Loss: - 1 lb
Total R4 Release: -12.0
Current weight: 226.0

Jennifer:
122.2 (down 1.2)
(did an egg day yesterday)

Hi ya'll! Quick post today! Ed is down 12 lbs already-he was a little disappointed that he "only" lost 1 lb this morning but HE figured out that he had too much Soy Milk yesterday (I told him but he thought it would be "okay"). I want to clarify that the ONLY reason why we are drinking Soy Milk is because we need to use it up. On previous rounds Ed and I only used half and half and we would recommend you use that. If all else fails-follow the manuscript! LOL

I've been at 123.4 so yesterday I decided to do an egg day to see if this weight is my set point. I lost 1.2 (which normally on egg days I lose more than that). So I'm thinking this is right where my body wants to be-and I'm JUST FINE with that!

We need to get going but I wanted to tell Marrrray, Crystal (I wrote a comment in your blog about the dressing), Connie, Becca, Lil, Biz, Jan, B, THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS!

Jerry, this is Ed! All those things being said is from all the "nay-sayers." Dr. Simeons' Protocol is not something new. There have been thousands and thousands of successful cases (male and female) with no ill side effects. I have had none of the issues you are referring to. BTW, this is not anything close to Steroids or HCH! HCG is a natural hormone. Let me know if you have another questions! Again I've been overweight my entire life and because of this Protocol and the HCG I'm finally losing weight and feeling better than I ever have-you should go for it!

We appreciate all your visits-we'll update again soon!

Ed: P2D4- Holding strong...

2008-05-06T10:30:00.003-05:00

R4P2D4

Ed:
Yesterday: 231.0
Today: 229.0
Release: -2.0
Total R4 Release: -9.0

Jennifer:
123.2
I felt like I was eating all day and I'm down another .4-I'll take it!

Ed's Menu:
B: coffee w/2 Tbls Soy Milk & Stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: chili made with 96/4 beef, 1 whole egg
D: grilled chicken salad topped with 1/2 chopped apple & ginger dressing, 2 melba crackers
1.5 L water, lots and lots of coffee

9 POUNDS ALREADY!!! I think he's going to break his own record for the most lbs. lost in one week (on all the rounds). He's still holding strong and hasn't deviated! I kind of feel bad when I'm making myself snacks and he doesn't get any! I was once again reminded yesterday though while I was preparing his meals that you can eat a decent amount of food for only 500 cals (especially salads since lettuce has so few cals).

Ya'll thanks so much for all your comments. Ed reads the comments daily and really appreciates that you're here for him!

So on that note, how 'bout them comments-
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Moni Moni- YES, Ed is totally in the zone! I did change things up a bit yesterday (it was time for some fresh, raw food) but he still pulled a 2 pounder. I'm curious to see how Nakia will do with the beef twice a day. I have learned through all the rounds that protein is key! I even do 4 oz if the meat is really lean (turkey breast or chicken breast). Thanks AGAIN for your comments about the pics...we really feel great and I can't wait to see Ed after another 30 lbs-hubba, hubba!

Becca- I know, isn't it crazy how these guys lose so much? You know it's because they have more to lose. As your experiencing-the closer you get to your goal weight the slower it takes! My last 10 lbs felt like an eternity! And yes, I am so sweet for making all his meals-LOL!

Bizzy Biz- You always have our "back" dontcha! I appreciated the Anon comment. They didn't know what they were saying. We are the ones who have lost the weight and time will prove us right! I just think it's funny they did it Anon-it reminds me of the scrawny punk kid that wouldn't say anything to your face-they would wait until they were down the block before they yell something so that they could yell and run!!! We love you too Bizzzzzzzzzz!

B- Hi B! I have you added to my "daily doses" so we'll be watching you! Okay so this weekend you start right? P2 is so comforting isn't it?!

Aimie- OH NO, he has passed ya girl! How about me and you compete okay? I need to lose 3.2. Now we both know you'll beat me so does that make you feel any better? Girl, I feel your pain being with your "I eat-what-I-want-when-I-want man." Just remember P2 is so short term and before you know it you'll be at goal and so grateful you resisted and stayed strong. IT'S SO WORTH IT!

We wanted to let you all know that we did a video regarding some of the questions that were asked on the Mike and Juliet Show. We only did one take (so please bare with us). If ya'll are curious feel free to check it out at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BeXWQ9rTCs&feature=related (part 1)
&
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4l1psLcHcg (part 2)

Okay well that's all she wrote for now! Have a great day friends and don't do anything Ed wouldn't! ROFL

Ed: P2D3 Happy Cinco De Mayo!

2008-05-05T09:40:00.006-05:00

R4P2D3
Ed:
Yesterday: 235.0
Today: 231.0
Release: -4.0
Total R4 Release: -7.0

Jennifer:
123.6

What? It's Monday again already!!! Hope ya'll had a great weekend!

Ed is off to a GREAT start! It's amazing to me that in just 2 VLCD days he has already lost 7 lbs. On the last round Ed's favorite meal was chili so I've been making that for him for the past 2 days, as both meals (he's so easy to please). For his fruit he's been eating 1/2 grapefruit in the morning and the other half in the evening. Yesterday he was saying that he can tell he has HCG back in his system because he hasn't felt any hunger!

I want to get back down to my more realistic weight of 120 lbs (115 was a bit low for my maintenance weight). Since before Mexico I have not exercised, I was planning on it today but it's so rainy outside so tomorrow will be day! It shouldn't take me long to lose these last few pounds. It's such a wonderful feeling to eat what I feel like eating and not gain (granted I eat lots of organic fruits, veggies, no processed or fried foods). I've even had pasta and rice this week and I weigh less than my last weigh in! LOVE IT!!!

In response to comments:
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Aime- Hey girly! It's so unfair how good guys do on this protocol-lucky dawgs!!! Well Mr. Ed is determined to have his weight gone by the end of May and if he's a "good boy" he just may. Tattoo? c'mon hurry Aim!

Becca- "NO GRAVY" train is right! It does seem strange having him on P2 on me not. I keep telling him that I feel like "I'm forgetting something." Thank goodness I'm at goal because I wouldn't want to do it again. His mind set is so much stronger this round than any other round (probably because he knows not only does he have ME but he has ya'll to whip him into shape)!

Marrray- D'hope (stupid TOM)! Okay we're on our way to "slap our sista silly"-love ya girl and you'll have the small gain lost in a couple of days!

Anonymous- Thanks for your comment! We worked really hard for those gains living it up in Mexico for 10 days (not being on a diet)! You wouldn't believe how much food we ate for that small of a gain! After a few days of being home we were at the same weights as we were before we left! Ed was trying to set a record on his 2 load days for his 4th round (and he feels he accomplished that-LOL). Amazingly in just 2 days he's already lost 7 lbs! In 7 1/2 months of doing this protocol this is the farthest thing from any "band-aid therapy" we have seen and done! One thing Ed and I know for a fact is that if we aren't getting the results, we are NOT following the protocol. I seem to be "stuck" between 121-125 lbs and a size 4 no matter what I eat! Not bad considering I've been off my last round and eating normally for over 8 weeks (most people have a hard time not gaining even when they are on a diet).

Jan- And how YOU been? Yeah that's it, I'll just have Biz handle Ed this round (except she doesn't scare him)! LOL

Shell- Ya'll are so funny! I'm looking forward to his antics too! LOL Like I've mentioned he has a new found determination this round to get this done ONCE and for ALL! Keep the faith!!

It's so exciting to have so many people on P2! Hope ya'll have a great week, keep shrinking!!!

Thanks for checking on us!

VLCD #1- Here we go again!!!

2008-05-03T11:55:00.005-05:00

R4P2D1

Ed:
Today: 238.0

And he's off.....

Ed started out right, he really lived up his 2 loading days. Last round he said he didn't load enough so he had to make sure that he didn't let that happen again (wink, wink).

It's been really funny listening to Ed's new found determination for doing this round better than any other round and "going until I get to 199 lbs, however long it takes!" You tell 'em hun!

I feel out of the loop planning for Ed's food and not planning for "our" food. I plan on cooking us the same meals (I'll just eat more). I'm excited for Ed to hit goal-if he doesn't deviate he could lose some pounds FAST! In previous rounds he always had great losses but would deviate-so I think he's determined enough this round to get it done (especially since it's going to be his last round).

Things are settling down a bit. On Monday I'll start back into my fitness program. I have been feeling great! My last weigh in I was 125.2, I'm going to get back down to 120 as my maintenance weight. This week I'll stick to mostly proteins and raw foods.

Well shoot it's been so long since I've responded to comments so, in response to comments:
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Bizinator- I know, aren't those pics perfect pics of paradise? I always get bugged that Ed takes so many pictures but thank goodness he does!!! Biz, thanks for everything-I love you!

B- Hey you!! Thanks so much for your comments and checking on us and thanks for your sweet compliments. I need to go check on ya!

Marrray Moe- It's my Texas sis! Glad you liked the pics..."hot" did you call me "hot?" Talking about hot...it's almost summer and you better get ready ready to wear a bikini with me!

Amie- Another sweet blogger bud who leaves us the nicest comments-THANKS GIRL! I wonder how you've been doin'-I'm so glad to have you back in Protocoland-we missed ya!

Liz- Awww thanks, you are so sweet. Being on the M&J Show was quite the experience-we are glad we looked normal unlike the psycho Dr.! So glad to hear you'll be starting another round. It seems like so many people are starting! We're here for ya!

Jan- You're so great, thanks so much for being here for us and always cheering us on.

Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments-ya'll sure know how to make us feel good!

Okay well I'm off to make lunch-have a great weekend!!!

Ed started Round 4 TODAY!!!

2008-05-01T19:51:00.007-05:00

Hello to our dear friends!!Here are a few pics of Mexico and New York. Ed started his first load day today for Round 4-I will be updating with stats tomorrow!Hope ya'll know how much we appreciate YOU!!!

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2008-04-29T11:16:00.004-05:00

Quick Update!

What an amazing experience! We are at the airport now and we will be back to Houston at 5:00 pm. We are so grateful for this opportunity to represent this Protocol and help bring light to the cure to obesity! The results speak for themselves-not only ours but everyone else who has done the Protocol properly. If you are sick of being overweight and tired of dieting you have come to the right community. Like our blog says "know the way, go the way, show the way!"

If you found our blog via the Mike and Juliet Morning Show and are looking for more information regarding HCG, please go here: http://myhcgjourney.com/

I'll update more this evening! THANK YOU again for all of your love, encouragement and support!

The EDventure has begun!!!

2008-04-28T09:19:00.005-05:00

Hello friends!

We had to take a minute to update our blog and fill you in on everything!

We arrived in New York yesterday at 1:30 pm. Fox has treated us with first class service starting with a limo which picked us up from the airport and then dropped us off at our hotel which is located across the street from Time Square (Ed is in heaven with all the LED signs)!

The driver then picked us up at 5:00 pm to go the studio to start the "shoot!" Ed and I both did separate interviews where they asked us general questions about being overweight, how we found HCG and how the diet works. After that they took the camera's on the street where they videoed us walking the streets, sitting on a bench at Union Square, going to a cafe having a drink and other various things. It was really funny because people were going up to the camera guys asking who we were and what we were doing. To say the least we had a great time! After the shoot we enjoyed walking downtown and then stopped at a great little place to "people watch" while we ate sushi. Since neither of us have spent much time in NY Ed insisted we take a ride on a "Petty Taxi" (they guys who ride you around in their carts on bicycles) to go to the "Top of the Rock" to view the amazing city-it was so beautiful!

Today we get to enjoy the day in the city and then we have to be at the studio tomorrow morning at 7:30 am to get ready to go LIVE at 9:00 am! We have no idea what to expect but we both feel very optimistic regardless of any opposing views. Ed and I are here to represent and be proof that this protocol WORKS!!!

We want to send you all a HUGE heartfelt THANK YOU for all of your love, comments and support. We are so grateful for this opportunity and we feel truly blessed that through our HCG journey not only have we lost weight and feel better than EVER-we have become friends with all of you!

We fly home tomorrow afternoon and we are excited and thrilled for what "Edventures" are in store! Please send good vibes our way for the show tomorrow-we will represent HCG and this protocol and the AMAZING results that could benefit MILLIONS! The Mike and Juliet Morning show is on Fox and airs at 9 am and 10 am in various cities (check your local listings). http://www.mandjshow.com/

Okay ya'll we are off for the day! I'll make sure and update when we get home with all the details along with pics of NY and Mexico.

Love you all,
Ed and Jenn

P.S. We weighed yesterday morning before we left and from 2 steak days we are BOTH back to the weight we were before we left for Mexico-can you believe it?! THANK YOU Dr. S!

Paradise Found!

2008-04-25T10:26:00.005-05:00

Jennifer:
Gain: 6.2

Ed:
Gain: 8.0

We are back and I'm finally updating our blog! We had the best 10 days we've ever had! The resort that we were originally booked with was really nice but really crowded-so on the 5th day we decided to rent a car and go exploring. We ended up driving about 1.5 hours from Playa Del Carmen and ended up taking the wrong but very "right" turn and came across PARADISE!

Ed is downloading pics and I hope to have them posted by this evening. I would try to explain but words do no justice, let's just put it this way-we ended up checking out of our hotel and extending our vacation so we could stay at our little found paradise as long as possible. Our little palapa was right on the beach and there were only 4 people there the entire time. There was no electricity so at night the only light we had was from candles and the big beautiful moon. We spent most of our days in the hammocks and on the cute canopy beds on the beach. We enjoyed great authentic Mexican food, lots of seafood and fresh sushi and everything else we wanted!

What a great feeling it was to eat and and enjoy our vacation not having to think about being on a diet. Believe it or not we were actually anxious to weigh when we got home just to see how our bodies responded to a full P4 and eating as we please. We both slept in yesterday and weighed in later than usual but we were both surprised and happy to see the gains weren't too bad. Yes, we are both quite a bit over our LIW but to only gain 6 and 8 lbs in 10 days (not to mention water retention from flying) we'll take it! We are doing a steak day today and then we'll be focusing on protein days until Ed starts his next round next week.

We have so much going on right now-back to reality! The only problem with going on vacation is everything is still here waiting to be done when you get home. I'm sure ya'll heard about the morning show that has contacted some of us regarding HCG. We hope to hear something by the end of the day. We'll make sure to keep you posted. We would love the opportunity to share our experience and journey with HCG. There are so many people who are looking for something that actually WORKS and we are the proof!!!

Thanks so much for your thoughts and comments while we were gone. Give us just a few more days and things will be back to "normal!"

Hope you are all doing well and I'll be checkin on ya this evening!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Viva Mexico!!!

2008-04-14T09:21:00.004-05:00

Hello Friends-

We are the way out the door but we couldn't leave without bidding farewell! We have been so busy this week getting everything ready and WE ARE READY! We'll be enjoying the warm sun in less than 5 hours from now!

Mexico HERE WE COME!!!

We'll makes sure to have lots lots of yummy food for ya, have lots of fun for ya and lots take lots of pictures!

Take care ya'll! I'll make sure and update when we get home next Wednesday!

Love you all!

P.S. Didn’t weigh today but we have maintained this week. Oh dear what will the scale say when we get home? Oh yeah, WHO CARES?!

P4-Weekly update!

2008-04-10T12:21:00.007-05:00

Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 122.2
LIW: +7.2

Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 225.0
LIW: +3.0

Well where have ya'll been? (hee, hee) Wow, it's been a whole week since I updated last?! Time flies when you’re having fun! The weather here in Houston is absolutely B-E-A-U-tiful so we've been out as much as possible.

On Sunday we took a wonderful drive to go see the fields of blue bonnets. We took food for a picnic and had our pup Jackson with us-it was a very memorable day (especially dessert)! I was looking through the bag of food that we bought and I noticed a suspicious food...I pull it out and ED had bought a Moon Pie (OMG, the last time I had one of those was when I was like 10 yrs old-him too)! Well the Moon Pie was the start of "gimmie more, I need more...gimmie sugar, any sugar!" After our picnic on our way home I was begging for another one and then Ed suggested Dairy Queen...oh yeah! Ed and I shared a blizzard AND a banana split PLUS a small fry (I will blame Ed for that one too)! Needless to say we were fearful of the scale allllllll week.

It's been a week since we weighed and guess what? We both only gained .6 from a week ago-not bad! I've been walking 60 min or jogging for 40 min each day and that along with my strength training is tightening me up! I used to work out (pre HCG) and I would feel how strong and solid my muscle was but I wasn't seeing much definition (too many layers of fat) so now it's a totally different experience to actually see my muscles and watch them change. I never really understood what overweight people meant when they said that they "hid" under their fat. Now, as I see my body as I'm meant to look I realize how "exposed" I am-nothing to hide behind. It's taking time for me to realize that this is for "real" and that I did get to my goal and that I don't need to diet anymore and most of all that I won't wake up and suddenly gain 50 lbs-I AM IN CONTROL! I think that's why Dr. S says to weigh everyday-to keep you in check and never let our weight get out of control EVER AGAIN!

In 4 days from now we will be in MEXICO!!!! We have been having so much fun shopping and getting ready to go. I bought everything I need except a swim suit (the item I need most)! We plan on going shopping again this weekend. We've been busy with work trying to get everything handled and the days are just flying by.

Thanks for checking on us ya'll-we appreciate your comments! Hope all is well in Protocoland!!!

Much love!!

Ed: P3D20 Jenn: P4D4 We booked our trip to MEXICO!

2008-04-03T12:22:00.008-05:00

P4 Day 4
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 121.8
LIW: +6.8

P3 Day 20
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 224.4
LIW: +2.4

Guess what???? We are leaving for MEXICO in 11 days!!! We are leaving on April 14th and returning back to Houston on the 22nd! Want to see where we will be staying?

http://www.riu.com/en/hotel-riu-palace-mexico-playa-del-carmen-mexico.html

It's an "all inclusive" resort with several restaurants (one being Japanese my fav)! So we are going to be eatin and playing for 10 days! We are so excited we can hardly wait! I told ya'll that my flame bikini is too big so this weekend we are going shopping-could I be so lucky to find another one? I'm actually excited to go swim suit shopping (what a change)!

So I'm now back to 121-which seems to be the weight I keep falling back to! I did the egg day on Tuesday and lost .8 then yesterday I ate lots of protein and only 2 fruits and I had 3 cocktails with vodka and mineral water (with Stevia and limes) and I lost .4-NICE! I've been doing about 45 min of cardio each morning and then my strength training (alternating upper and lower body). Ed is holding strong at just above his 2 lb LIW. If we both could just maintain right here until we go to Mexico we'll be happy! C'mon bodies make this your "set point” actually I want 118 to be my “set point!”

I remember when we did our 1st round we had 4 weeks of P4 and according to my handy dandy calendar it took until day 5 of P4 before we didn't see crazy spikes on the scale with an occasional "treat!" One time we went out and ate sushi and we were stuffed and actually lost the next day! Another time we went out for Mexican food and pigged and lost too! I have faith in this protocol and I know it just takes some time for everything to balance out.

Awww, thanks for your comments my sweet little HCG family! We’re not going anywhere! I love our blog and I love ya'll! Like I wrote to Biz I just don't want anyone to call the Houston PD if I don't write everyday LOL!

Can you believe this week is almost over already?! C'mon time fly...I want to be in Mexico already!!!

Have a GREAT day!

Ed: P3D18 Jenn: P4D2 -Ready to start livin' NOT on a diet!

2008-04-01T12:07:00.005-05:00

P4 Day 2
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 123.0
LIW: +8.0

P3 Day 18
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 227.0
LIW: +5.0

Well hello there blogger buds! How the heck are ya? Did it take me long enough to update our blog? Sheesh! Ed and I are such gypsies and you just never know where we are or what we are doing from one day to the next. The weather has been so beautiful here we are trying to get out as much as possible! Yesterday was our super duper spring cleaning which consisted of steam cleaning the carpets along with cleaning windows, blinds, vents, walls and everything else! What an awesome workout!!!

So ya'll I'm officially in P4 and Ed is almost there! We had a great weekend and neither one of us got on the scale. Quite frankly we just needed a break. Today I'm doing an egg day and Ed is doing a protein day so we can get our weekend weight off. I've continued to work out and the soreness is getting better. I read that while working out you can retain as much as 5 lbs in water and that it takes about 4 days for your body to flush it. My focus is on "stabilizing!" I did measurements today and all is well. I was up an inch on my waist last week and now I've gone down .25 so that was a nice surprise!

Thanks so much to Jan, Hazel, Becca, Shelly, Lili, Mary, Liz and Biz for checking on us and leaving comments-ya'll are always here for us!

I don't know if I'll be updating my blog every day. I'm thinking about weighing only once a week and then updating. Now that I've hit my goal I'm ready to start living normally and stop being on a diet and thinking about this 24/7! Even if I don't update I'll still be checkin on ya'll! We are getting anxious to go to Mexico the end of the month and then Ed will be starting his next round!

Hope all is well! Love you guys!

2008-03-28T11:58:00.004-05:00

P3 Day 19
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 121.6
LIW: +6.6

P3 Day 14
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 225.0
LIW: +3.0

Jenn's Menu:
Breakfast: 1 clementine w/ 1/4 C 2% cottage cheese
Lunch: 1/2 grapefruit, 1/2 C cottage cheese
Dinner: 1/5 of Paul’s AMAZING eggplant lasagna
Snacks: 2 organic (no sugar added) fruit flat, 1 small square of Lindt 75% chocolate
Water: 100 oz

Total Cals= 1374, Carbs= 67, Protein= 76, Fats= 48

Ed's Menu:
Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit
Lunch: 2 pieces of pizza (at his buddies Pizza Parlor)
Dinner: 1/5 eggplant lasagna
Snack: popcorn, 1 square of Lindt 75% chocolate

I just can't seem to get this right! I was SO MAD this morning when I stepped on the scale and saw the gain. I think the problem yesterday was that I didn't eat enough cals but what am I suppose to do...eat ALL day? I just don't get hungry much and when I do, I eat. I made Paul's amazing eggplant lasagna yesterday and it was so satisfying, filling and delicious! Ya'll saw Ed's menu so even after eating the pizza and POPCORN he only gained 1 lb. I'm tellin' ya this P3 is tricky stuff, and the key is to EAT!!!

My legs and calves are so sore I swear I can barely walk. Ed had an appointment this morning so I did my jog/walk with Jackson (our pup) for 50 min. and then did my workout. I'm glad I don't have to work out this weekend-I need to let my body re-coop!

Today we are going to the Art Festival downtown and I'm sure I won't have any problems getting my cals in (hee, hee)! We plan on eating before we go (which should help)! I want to go get wings and beer for dinner so we'll see.....

Okay, in response to our blogger buds-
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Hi Jan, our P3 Pro- Um, yeah P4 is right around and it sure will be interesting to see how I do after my "modified P3" (wink, wink)! I told ya I'm doing it backwards-P4 THEN P3 LOL!

Liz- I've been wonderin' about you! I checked your blog last night but no update. P3 has gone fast (probably because we've been having so much fun)! The work outs are here to stay. The ladies book that I'm following has the hottest body and weighs 120 (a pound off of where I'm at) she looks smokin' HOT so she's my motivation not LIW! C'mon over to Texas and get you some SUN! Oh, I feel for ya! Today on my walk it was a perfect 76 degrees-LOVE IT!

Lil- My good 'ole buddy girl! I read your blog last night and I see you are out playing with the big dawgs-YOU GO GIRL! Those endorphins are the best and YES it is so addicting. OMG, P2 already? Okay, we are all here for ya cheering you on! Thanks for the comment on the pics-awwww!

Hi Shell- I know, I wanna be like you! You are eating and loving life and staying stable. If I could just stay stable right here I'd be just fine. Um, so how long after working out do you not get sore anymore? I'm dying and I swear the 2nd day after is the WORST!

Mary- Thanks as always sweet Marrray! I drank some Cab Merlot last night and thought of ya! Hope all is well. Guess what? It's Friday!!!!

Becca- I need to make sure your account is "active" in the forum. I will make sure and check on that today. What's with all your technical problems? Are you sure it's not on the "user end"...just kiddin'! How do you like your hair hot mama?

Biz- So what? Not enough cals huh? It is just a "thang" and I need find something that I can beat when the scale goes up after I've been a "good girl!" It makes me so frustrated! I'm so sick of the scale ya know?! Whip me into shape sista!

Ya'll we made it to Friday! Hold on I need to do a cartwheel!

Make it a GREAT DAY!

Ed: P3D13 Jenn: P3D18 Getting there...

2008-03-27T16:09:00.004-05:00

P3 Day 18
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 121.0
LIW: +6.0

P3 Day 13
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 224.0
LIW: +2.0

Love those egg days....wait, I mean I don't "love them" but I love the results. I'm totally fine if I don't have eggs for awhile!!!

So I'll take the 1.4 loss and Ed lost .2! I think my LIW is within sight! I walked an extra 15 minutes today and I did my upper body workout which was very painful since I'm still sore from the last time. Work through the pain baby!

Not much going on around here! The weather has been perfect-Ed and I didn't want to come in after our walk today. I love it here in Texas during the spring...it is B-E-A-utiful!!! We plan on going golfing on Monday and we can't wait!

In response to our HCG family-
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Jan- OMG, I hate the snow! I grew up in Utah where it snowed like 9 months out of the year (okay maybe I'm exaggerating but it felt like it)! I think I'm getting this P3 handled and I'm sure with me drinking wine today I'll be feeling great either way! ;)

Marlene- Awww, thanks-we had to get a pic in the blue bonnets! The egg day works girlfriend-just make sure you drink lots of water!!!

Shelly- I don't wear my wedding ring at home so when I just read your comment I tried it on and it's a bit snug so I am retaining water! Guess what? I don't care!!!! But Biz is helping me so with all hopes I can get closer to LIW before P4 starts in 3 days (hee, hee)!

Biz- I know, I'm all messed up too! I know that I have to work first and then play! How about if I text you my numbers each morning? LOL

Mary- Yeah, as long as I'm feeling great that is ALL that matters-LOL! I feel so stupid being upset about being 121-like gimmie a break! OMG, get out the Shiraz girl-you will love it!!!

Becca- You are hilarious! Um, I only burp when I eat eggs! Ed on the other hand....duck for your lives!!! I love you Becca! Yes, watch that show it's very interesting!

I can't wait to report another loss tomorrow! It's almost Friday-yipeeeee!!!

Thanks for being a part of our lives!

Ed: P3D12 Jenn: P3D17 Drum Roll.....

2008-03-26T12:06:00.004-05:00

P3 Day 17
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 122.4
LIW: +7.4

P3 Day 12
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 224.2
LIW: +2.2

Well Helllllllllllllo there! So what do ya'll think of that? I swear that Ed ate and drank SO MUCH more than me and he is only 2.2 over LIW. Honestly, when I saw that I was 122.4 I was relieved!! I jogged yesterday for 40 min (Ed walked for 30) and did my upper body workout. Today I jogged for 40 min (Ed walked for 30) then I did my lower body workout. I'm BEAT and still so sore!!! I know everyone says that you retain water from working out-I wonder how much.

So Biz is doing a P3 boot camp in the HCG Forum (that ya'll need to become members of)! http://myhcgjourney.com/forums
I am doing an egg day today and then will start the boot camp tomorrow. I am determined to get closer to my LIW before the 21 days are up-LOL! Biz made a comment that Ed and I skipped P3 and went right into P4 (but it takes one to know one)! I was so excited to hit goal that I just wanted to celebrate...so I did (I mean Ed and I did)!

Ya'll are so sweet, thanks for the comments on our pics! Ya know we both feel really good and healthy. If I wouldn't have weighed myself I would've never known I was over LIW since everything still fits the same. I'm so confident in this protocol and I know that with some work and "strict dieting" I'll get it handled.

In response to all your sweet comments-
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Hi Becca Boo- OMG, we eat so different now. This protocol has completely changed the way we think about food. We don't feel the need to stuff ourselves. We were watching this show on TV the other night saying to put your knife and fork down after each bite of food and chew 20 times before swallowing and you'll get fuller faster. We have been doing that and it works! Becca, yes Ed is going to do another round after we get back from Mexico-he wants to be shirt less by this summer. It will be interesting having him in P2 and me not (it will be a test of will power for him). I'll probably just live on cottage cheese since he hates cottage cheese and then just eat more of what I make him. Oh goodness! So about the flat iron-the Chi is a great but yeah, it's pricey. Go to Sally Beauty-they have great deals!

What's going on our little college chica Marlene- I still can't believe how well you did traveling...look at you! Ed does look great huh? He loves the compliments-thanks!

Liz- Girl, what's been going on? I didn't get to read all of your blog yet but I WILL TODAY! You were only like 5 lbs over-don't you worry (shoot, it could be worse-look at ME)! Join Biz' boot camp with me girlfriend! Your daughter Grace (what a cute name) tell her our dogs name is Jackson and he would love her too if they met (he LOVES kids)!

Monica- Hey you! Yeah, this weekend was a "what's a diet" weekend. It was so fun but now I have to be strict and good while Ed continues to be bad. I hope you updated your blog-been wondering about you!!! Aww, we do look happy in our pic huh? WE ARE!

Marrrray- And thank YOU for the comment. What is this-the never ending spring break? When your daughter gets back to school we'll celebrate together with some wine okay?! I hope you got everything worked out with the home.

Bizzy- My Biz, if you will remember (I told you like 100 times) I have to work out in the mornings before I get online because as soon as I open up this laptop my day disappears. I need to get up a little earlier but why? (hee, hee)!

Shelly- What's up SuperWoman? Oh we had to get pics of us in the beautiful bluebonnets-they are all almost in full bloom. We are going to take our "bluebonnet drive" this weekend. My cheekbones? I had to go look to see what you were talking about-that's funny you noticed that because I didn't! Enjoy the amazing weather (it sure makes exercise so enjoyable huh)?!

Alright well Ed has just come home and poured himself a cocktail....ewwww he is so mean!!!

I need to go boil my egggggggggggggggs and cry!!!

Have a great day peeps!

Ed: P3D11 Jenn: P3D16- HOME AGAIN!

2008-03-25T12:26:00.006-05:00

P3 Day 16
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: ?
LIW: ?

P3 Day 11
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: ?
LIW: ?

Well look who decided to show up....Ed and Jenn are back!!! What a weekend! We had so much fun playing in the sun and eating delicious foods! We both decided on the way home last night (as we were eating popcorn) that we would wait to weigh in until tomorrow-why end the party already? LOL!

You know even with as much as we ate (turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, deviled eggs, desserts, many beverages) we don't feel like we over did it (HA)! I only ate 1 plate of food at our Easter meal, breakfast we ate eggs and fruit and dinner was mostly seafood. Oh yeah and not to mention tons of crawfish-yum! Our clothes still fit the same so we'll see how nice the scale is to us tomorrow!

I feel like we've been gone for so long! I've been wondering about all of you. I WILL get to all of your blogs today to check on my peeps.

In response to your comments:
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Mary, Mary, Mary! HELLLLLLO! Oh I wonder how YOU are doing! Still drinking wine? Is your daughter back to school this week? I hope all is well....I missed you girl!

Regina- Thanks for calling and checking on me! So now I'm home and you are leaving. At least you'll have your laptop so we can catch up. Have a safe trip and a great P3-you got Biz in your back pocket so no worries (and we both know how bossy she is)! Love you Regina!

Marlene- How you been? How was your trip? OMG, I need to go catch up on YOU! We took after pics of Ed this weekend so hopefully I'll be able to update some pics tonight. Thanks so much for the compliments. My stomach is flat? Wow, never thought I'd hear that-LOL! You know honestly I think the "dirty secret" is losing that last 15 lbs of fat. I believe that is when all the sculpting took place. I also try to keep my stomach flexed as much as possible (while I'm on the computer or driving or whenever I think about it)! Hope all is well with you!

Becca- Hi sweets-sheesh been missin you too! Glad you like your hair-it’s so much easier to style when it's short! I'm sure your daughter has better instructions than I do for your hair but I like to part it, blow dry it straight and then section it off and use a ceramic 1 1/2" flat iron. If you buy a flat iron that has different temperature settings you don't need to worry about it damaging your hair (as bad). I also use a heat protecting spray right before I flat iron, which seems to help. I know, how about I just fly over and meet ya and show you k?!

Oh MY BIZ! I pulled a "Biz" and went MIA...how does it feel?! As you know, I didn't bring my phone charger so after Saturday I had no phone! Awww, I love you...thanks for missing me like I miss YOU!!!

I hope ya'll had a great weekend and all is well in Protocoland! I will make sure and update after my work out tomorrow. Oh dear wish us luck!!!

Have a great day my friends!

Ed: P3D7 Jenn: P3D12- Happy Easter Weekend!

2008-03-21T10:41:00.004-05:00

P3 Day 12
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 120.8
LIW: +5.8

P3 Day 7
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 226.0
LIW: +4.0

Well hello there friends!!! We have been all over the place the last couple of days. We are leaving for the weekend and I need to get everything packed up but I couldn't go without saying hello to our Protocoland family! I miss ya'll!!!

I'm still not within the 2 lbs LIW and I still don't care. Ed and I have been walking in the mornings and today I decided it was time step it up and jog. I was able to jog for 30 min and then my knees started to hurt (never had that happen before) so I walked for another 25 min and I feel great. I'm amazed how my body has picked up where I left off. I was worried that I'd be feeling weak but the opposite is true. I didn't get to do my workout at home yesterday and won't be working out this weekend either. We plan on eating all sorts of good foods this weekend so our report on Monday is going to be interesting.

I have not been home to check blogs but I want you to know that I've been thinking about ya'll!

In response to your comments:
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Mary, Mary- So yeah, Ed had to keep his eyes closed and wear these funky goggles all night. I hate driving in Houston and I had to drive us home that afternoon and he couldn't help me. Let's just say I missed our exit TWICE! He was over in the passenger’s side with his goggles on saying "where are we now?" I'm so glad he can see and do all the driving again. LOL

Becca- What's up girl? You need to convince your hubby to get his eyes done. Ed was yelling in the shower yesterday "I can see the whiskers on my face!" It's been really funny going through this with him- it's like he has new eyes and can see clear for the first time. Even yesterday he was pointing out a bug on the windshield. He drove us home last night and he didn't mention anything about the other cars headlights so your hubby needs to stop worrying and DO IT!!! Aww, you got your hair cut?! I love having shorter hair I keep asking myself "why didn't I do this sooner?" I know you look so adorable-just use a flat iron.

Jan- Oh my...how have you been? How is P3 going? YES, it means no more glasses. Ed wants to take his glasses and stomp them to pieces. I need to go check on you!!!

Monica- Hi P3 sista! Thanks for your encouragement...ALWAYS! I'm still striving to get near 115 again but I'm thinking that even if I stay at around 120, sheesh I can't complain. I'm loving working out again. It's so nice having the fat gone and being able to move so much easier. I gotta get toned for our cruise!

Shelly- And how you been? Girl, you need to look into the eye surgery. They now have a bladeless cut that's done with laser so the accuracy is 100%. Contacts are such a PITA. We both were so sick of looking for his eye drops, contact case, glasses...you know! Why not make our lives a little easier ya know?!

Regina- I've been missing YOU! I can't wait for Monday to come so everything can get back to "normal!" I'm scared of my weigh in on Monday but I know I have Biz to keep us in check. So you leave Tuesday right? I hope you know how appreciative I am for you and David. Thanks for getting everything handled with the forum-it's time for you to go on vacation!!! Love you Regina! Oh yeah, and I work out with dumbbells at home.

Liz- Hello! I need to go check on you and see how things are going. Ya'll are like family to me and when I miss a couple of days I feel so "off!" Thanks for always checking on us. Um, and yeah the eye surgery was WAY weirdish. I had no idea what the inside of an eyeball looks like...but now I do (ewww)! Hope you are doing good!

Lili- And YOU, where you been girl? You worked out too huh? NICE! It's so NOT fun stepping on the scale during P3. I'm learning it's not worth the stress. I need to focus on healthly and not being skinny. MEXICO...OMG, we are still planning on going but still have not booked the tickets. Ed has 2 major sign installations the beginning of April so we may not be going until the end of April but YES we are going!!! Thanks for checking on us, I miss you around here!

Okay, I guess I need to get going. I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend and don't eat the Peeps!

Love you guys, see you Monday!!!!

Ed: P3D5 Jenn: P3D10- Ed can see, he can see!!

2008-03-19T08:10:00.003-05:00

P3 Day 10
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 120.2
LIW: +5.2

P3 Day 5
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 222.0
LIW: +0.0

We were MIA yesterday!!! Ed has his eye surgery and it went PERFECTLY! I have to take him back down there again this morning so I gotta make this quick. Awww, when Ed woke up this morning he was telling me "I can see perfectly" OMG, that's so exciting. I was able to watch the surgery-it was so amazing (kind of creepy)!

So ya'll I'm soooooooooooo sore from working out! Today I'm up again and yesterday I was down .6! I'm sure my body is retaining water because we haven't been eating anything that isn't "P3 friendly." My cals were a little low yesterday (1380) which could be the reason too. Ed is right at his LIW! Well you show my how it's done boy!!! BTW, he has been eating everything I have but MORE!!!

Thanks for the comments Mary Moe, Jan, Shelly and Regina! I will make sure and check on ya'll tonight!!!

Sorry I had to make this so short and quick!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!

Ed: P3D3 Jenn: P3D8...going down!!!

2008-03-17T13:03:00.008-05:00

P3 Day 8
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 119.2
LIW: +4.2

P3 Day 3
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 227.0
LIW: +5.0 (we are scared to know what his weight was yesterday before the steak day-oh my)!

Well happy St. Patrick’s Day my friends! So our steak day was good (but not as good as it should've been). Ed went and bought the steaks at 5 pm because we were starving and I wanted to be eating at 6 pm. Well our stupid 2 year old F250 broke down yesterday on his way to the store. This has been the truck from HELL-ya'll know what Ford stands for right (Found on the Road Dead). I called 4 different taxi companies and after waiting 2.5 hours and having none of them show up (with repeated phone calls mind you) he finally hitched a ride from a sweet little single Mom. Ed gave her $20 and she started crying because she needed money to pay her electricity bill today....awwww! As frustrating as it all was that was a nice ending.

So anyway Ed didn't even get home until around 8 pm so we didn't eat our steaks until 8:30-ahhh! I'm sure with eating the steaks that late wasn't good but oh well!

Today was the start of my work out! Whooo Hoooo! We went for a 30 min brisk walk and then I came home and did my upper body workout! I felt amazing and extremely light. My body felt foreign to me. I could care less if I gain, I'm excited to start to see my body change and tone up without all the layers of fat!

We are doing an egg day today (again)! We decided since we played all weekend it's probably a good idea to stay home and eat green eggs-HA!

In response to yesterday's comments:
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Liz- LOL! I know we are going to try the stupid hard way for losing weight which is exercise and eating healthy. OMG, can you imagine only losing like a pound or with any hopes 2 lbs a week doing it the way "they" say we should do it to lose weight. I'm thinking "give me my HCG again and I'll be back down to LIW no problem!"

Shelly- I'm "over" being over my LIW-LOL! I'm expecting a gain now that I've started working out but who cares what the scale says when you are toned and tight-you hear me sista! Keep going you maniac!

Becca- Hi sweets!!! Yeah, we are enjoying our P3 a little toooooo much. Becca, since you are starting another round soon I wouldn't stress too much about being over LIW ya know?! Ed is going to start another round and yes, I believe he will start again when Biz does so ya'll will be P2 buddies! I miss you girl!

Since I'll be working out in the mornings I probably won't be posting until mid day from now on. Alrighty well I'm off to go eat some eggs....

Have a great day ya'll! Sorry, I gotta say it....have an egggggggggggggcellent day!

Oops, we did it again! STEAK DAY!

2008-03-16T14:58:00.004-05:00

P3 Day 7
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 120.2
LIW: +5.2

P3 Day 2
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: ? (woke up late no weigh in)
LIW: ?

Okay so Winston made my whole day! Have ya'll been to his blog? http://freemefromfatjail.blogspot.com/ Winston went to Jamaica to visit his family and was gone for a week and gained 18 lbs! The best part is in 4 days he has lost 11.4 lbs and is now only 6.6 from his LIW. Thank you Dr. S for sharing the steak day with all of us over indulgers!!! Suddenly my 5.2 over LIW didn't seem too bad!

We had a great time last night! The people that we met didn't even recognize me (they all knew me with long hair). The compliments were great and of course they all wanted to know how we did it. Ed and I don't even go there. Last night’s response was: low calorie, no processed foods, fruits and veggies. I mean yeah, if you do that you could lose 50 lbs too! NOT! It's okay none of them needed to lose weight so I knew they were just asking but not enquiring.

Ed and I are doing a big ole steak day today-YUM!!!

Onto Comments-
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Liz- How you been? It was great to hear the compliments but I get kind of embarrassed and don't like it if they keep talking about it! It's like "okay, thanks, really thanks, now shut up!" LOL

Winston- Buddy! I am so glad you commented today and told me all that. I didn't even know you were home so that was such a great surprise. I felt all hopeless this morning but now you have shown me no matter what the damage is, it can be corrected! Awesome Winston! BTW, thanks for the compliment!

Jan- You are so adorable! It's the wine, the wine! I love it! I am so glad to have you a part of our HCG family. You'll breeze right through this P3 because you aren't bad like me! What's funny is now that I'm in P3 and can have wine I haven't been drinking it lately...I need to start that up again!

Hope you enjoy your Sunday!

Ed: P3D1 Jenn: P3D6...oops we gained!

2008-03-15T12:28:00.005-05:00

P3 Day 6
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 119.0
LIW: +4.0

P3 Day 1
Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Today: 224.0
LIW: +2.0

Hi ya'll!!! So I guess there's no sense in posting our P3 meals. We did great all day up until the dessert....you don't even want to know how divine it was!

I don't have much time to post since we are off again for the day. We are going to meet some old co workers and they haven't seen us since we lost weight-I'm excited to see their reactions.

I don't have time to check blogs today-hope ya'll are doing great! Thanks for your comments yesterday Regina, Mary, Dawn, Monica and Shelly!

Happy Saturday!!! We are off to enjoy the St. Patty's festivities-LIW? What's LIW? LOL

Ed: 48 hrs completed, Jenn: P3 Day 5! R3P2 is OVER for both of us!

2008-03-14T10:26:00.004-05:00

P3 Day 5
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 118.5
LIW: +3.5

Ed:
LIW: 222.0
Yesterday: 224.2
Today: 223.0
LIW: +1.0

Yesterday's Menu:
J: nectarine, 2 grilled chicken salads with tom, cucumber and red onion (blue cheese dressing), sautéed mushrooms and zucchini in butter, caprese salad, 1 clementine, 4 strawberries, apple, 1 square of 85% chocolate

E: grilled chicken salad w/ 2 T. blue cheese, 4 strawberries, turkey burger with no bun, 1 spoonful of PB, 1 pickle

Oh ya'll it was so great eating all day! I felt like I ate soooooo much and my total cals only equaled 1500. I was so happy to see a loss this morning!!! I plan on sticking to mostly raw again today with lots of fruits and veggies.

So Ed decided that he's done with this round (52 days is plenty long)! His LIW was Wednesday and his LIW is 222.0. So that means tomorrow he'll officially be on P3. Just in time for the St. Patricks Day weekend.

We are going out again today and tonight.....uh oh!!! We are going to a seafood restaurant and Miss Bizzy helped give us some good ideas so we DON'T GAIN!!! Wish us luck....LOL!

In response to our friends:
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Hey Miss Mary- All I remember them saying was that Ed was going to have to wear these funky glasses and then can't open his eyes for at least 4 hours. Oh, it should be FUN! Girl, I'm so over the LIW I'm just happy to be eating real foods again!!!

Shell- I have been taking my measurements and despite the gain I'm still the same....phew! I will start the workout on Monday. I plan on running 3-4 days a week (30 min.) then doing my weights 3 days a week. I'm ready.....

KJ-NO, it's not you-the forum is down. Did you get my email? We hope to have it up and running by this afternoon but temporarily we have a "gathering place" at http://hcgsupport.yourbb2.com/ (just re-register and then log in)! I can't wait to hear the details on your "Jenn Day!"

Hey Jan- Thank you so much! I know, I need to just quit stressing because I feel great. We have a great life and so much fun and I need to let myself relax and enjoy it! I'm gettin it handled, I'm such a perfectionist and want to do this right ya know?!

Monica- Whassssup chica!!! Got your email...thank you and I will be getting back to you! We are P3 sisters! LIW or not...it's time! You are right, once I start getting tightened up I won't give a shiz what the scale says-I mean c'mon! LOL, what you wrote to Ed-yeah, it's time to give it up Buddy Boy!!!

Liz- Hey you! So yep, Ed is done-I didn't mean to doubt my man but I knew he'd want to be done as soon as he saw my gigantic salad with blue cheese dressing...yum! Girl, don't get discouraged that you didn't lose-we need to figure out what's going on. I read your blog right before I went to bed and I'll be on my way over there to comment. Stay strong!!!

Marshall- Hey thanks for the compliments my friend! We will take Ed's "after" pics this weekend-he looks great too! Yeah, I know, can you believe that chunky monkey was ME?! I am so glad we took before pics (as hard as it was)! Pictures are worth a thousand words. If I saw my pics I'd be like "um...sign me up!" LOL

Well ya'll we made it to Friday!!! Whoo hoo!!! Make it a great day. Thanks for being here for us-love you guys!

Ed: VLCD #53, Jenn: P3D4 "I'm over it!"

2008-03-13T14:44:00.005-05:00

P3 Day 4
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 119.0
LIW: +4.0

R3P2D53
Ed:
Yesterday: 222.0
Today: 224.2
Gain: +2.2

Yesterday's Menu:
J: 8 eggs (scrambled, deviled)
Ed:
B: coffee w/stevia
L: 1 can of low sodium tuna (mustard, onion powder, stevia)
D: (we went out for the night and shared) 12 boiled shrimp, 4 oysters (2 crackers), 2 jalapeno poppers, Ceviche, crab dip w/ corn chips, grilled chicken salad w/ranch dressing
1 L of water

Wow huh? So yeah, I guess my semi egg day didn't work out so well-LOL! If I would’ve know we were going to be going out I would not have had that many eggs! So I'm back up, now I'm 4.0 over LIW and Ed gained 2.2 lbs. Ya'll we aren't very good examples.

Ed was going to make yesterday his LIW but now that he gained he wants to go until he gets back to 218-sheesh! I told him he should just be done because all he's doing is losing then gaining and it's not worth it. We forgot to do his injection today so maybe yesterday could be his LIW and then he'd be like me and be OVER his LIW on the 1st day of the 72 hr's until P3! See we are partners in crime huh?!

I ran some errands this morning and also went to the grocery store! There is NO WAY I'm going to do another steak or egg day again today. I'm taking Biz' advice and eating mostly raw and lots of fruits and veggies...oh it feels so good to EAT!!!!

I'm going to focus on feeding my body good healthy foods and not stressing about my LIW. I am anxious to begin working out and I know that when I start that my weight will fluctuate. Sheesh, I mean even if I went up to 120, I'm HAPPY!!!

How are my buds doin? In response to your comments yesterday:
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Monica- I'm with ya girl! I need to just give it up and start working out! Enough of this LIW b/s-LOL!

Mary, Mary- Oh no, so you mean I'm going to have to get Ed dressed and do everything for him? Oh wait, that's nothing new (hee, hee)! I'm sure he'll love having an excuse for me to be at his every beck and call "yes my King!" Egg day, smegg day...

Lil- Where YOU been? I miss you tons girl! Thanks for checkin' on us!!!!!

Hi sweet Liz- Thanks for the encouragement, buff body here I come! Your story about your eye...OMG! I bet you never did that again did you? SCARY, that could've killed you! Yeah, and you are right...as long as you can see with both eyes put together, you're doing great! LOL

Beautiful Becca- It has taken so much nerve for Ed to decide he wanted the eye surgery. Men are soooo wimpy when it comes to pain. You let your husband know that if Ed and do it, he can do it!

Well now that the day is almost OVER I guess I'll go ahead and post this! I'll be checkin' on ya'll tonight...hope all is well!!!

Ed: VLCD #52, Jenn: P3D3 One more protein day!

2008-03-12T09:32:00.006-05:00

P3 Day 3
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 117.6
LIW: +2.6

R3P2D52
Ed:
Yesterday: 225.0
Today: 222.0
Release: -3.0

Yesterday's Menu:
J: 11 eggs (scrambled, deviled)

Ed: B: coffee w/stevia
L: chicken with tomato
D: chili w/ chicken
J: 4 L of water, 2 c tea E: 1.5 L of water

So I lost 1 pound! I did my measurements again this morning and everything is still the same (phew)! I am going to do one more egg day today and then with all hopes I'll be able to start my real P3 tomorrow. Ed lost 3 lbs today, so he is back on track (just in time for the weekend) LOL!

I would like to start working out but I'm patiently waiting until I get closer to LIW although I'm not sure if that makes any sense. Regardless of where my weight is-Monday is the day!!!

In response to yesterday's comments:
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Hey Mary- Yeah, the steak was stupid because it didn't have enough cals. The egg day was better (at least I didn't have to starve all day)! So glad to hear about your successful laser eye surgery. Ed is nervous about what if he "forgets" and rubbs his eyes afterwards....ewwww! He said he always thought the worst torture would be getting a paper cut on his eye and that's what's about to happen. I'm no help, I just start screaming when we talk about it! Thank you Mama, for my perfect 20/20 eyes!

Monica- YOU are the one that seems calmer than me about being over LIW. Oh girl, I haven't been calm. Like I told you it's never fun to see a gain. I like your approach of just not worrying about it. I feel great and I know it just takes time for everything to balance out.

Becca- I thought about doing the protein shake day today. I need to go read up on that. The protein shake I have is low in cals so I would have to add in lots of fruits to make up for the calories my body needs so that I don't have a repeat of Monday! Oh, and I wanted to tell you that I wouldn't recommend doing the P2 protein day more than once or twice a week because the fruits and veggies help with digestion. Glad I could help motivate your co-workers-LOL!

Hi Liz- Thanks for checkin’ on us! You were electrocuted? Oh my Liz!!! Well I am certainly grateful as well that you still have one good eye. I'm surprised you don't have to wear glasses-that must be one really GOOD eye. I checked your blog last night but there was no update, it's okay I know you are doing fantastic!!!

Okay, that's all she wrote! Hope all is well in Protocoland!

Ed: VLCD #51, Jenn: P3 Day 2-Egg Day!!!

2008-03-11T11:58:00.003-05:00

P3 Day 2
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 118.6
LIW: +3.6

R3P2D51
Ed:
Yesterday: ?
Today: 225.0

Yesterday's Menu:
J: Steak Day with 16 oz of Bison steak (stupid)
E: B: coffee w/stevia
L: chili w/ turkey breast
D: chili w/ turkey breast
S: 1 oz cheddar cheese, 1 pickle
J: 4 L of water, E: 1 L of water

Okay so you'd think with this being my 3rd P3 I'd have this figured out a little better! So the Bison steak only had a total of 500 cals! I didn't want any greasy fatty steak so I went with an organic Bison steak and you know what? I didn't even think about the cals until this morning when I was stumped! Stupid! So needless to say I'm totally bugged! I starved ALL DAY for what? It's okay....whatevaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! I'm doing Biz' famous egg day today, and it better work..............or else!!!!

Biz also reminded me that at the clinics they tell you that your weight will fluctuate between 5-8 lbs-OH MY! That did help me feel a "little" better.

Ed is still holding strong and wants to go until he hits 215. We are both all messed up and our routine is off. He left the house without his injection today but came home to get "poked!" LOL

Okay so I can't wait until I can enjoy P3. I sure started this P3 off with a bang huh?! Oh well, it was worth it and I know I'll get it handled.

In response to yesterdays comments:
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Marrray sweet Marrray- What? Steak and eggs on P2? LOL! Thanks for helping me out and eating that for me. So Ed is going to get his surgery on the 18th....he is sooooooo excited!!! So you had it done too?

CB- My little esteem booster bud! Pretty amazing what our bods look like with some of the fat gone huh?! It's such a compliment for people to think I've been exercising especially since all I've been doing is sitting on my butt! I swear this is the protocol for the ambitiously lazy!!! I love HCG! Be safe traveling, we'll miss you!

Becca- Did you get my email? Ya'll had some great questions. So yeah you are right. I need to realize that my body needs to find its own set point. You know how P3 is, it can be a bit frustrating. I know today will bring better losses so I need to just "chill!"

Liz- You are another sweet, sweet encouraging soul! Thank you so much for your comments. Yeah, we have learned to be very "cautious" and choose our words wisely when talking about the protocol! NEVER, EVER say you are injecting yourself....well not unless you want to open a can of worms! LOL! How you doin? I need to go check on you!

There she is....Shelly! You know what's strange? Since I felt so bad on that last day I had the HCG-now when I think about HCG it kind of messes with me and makes me feel sick-I was not feeling good at all!!! I'm glad I took it to the extreme! The flame bikini....oh dear, mama's going swim suit shopping for a new one-a better one! LOL

Okay well I better get this puppy published!

Hope ya'll are doing good. Have an egggggggggggggggggggcellent day!

Ed: VLCD #50, Jenn: P3 Day 1-Steak Day!!!

2008-03-10T11:39:00.005-05:00

P3 Day 1
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 119.0
LIW: +4.0

R3P2D50
Ed:
Yesterday: 223.0
Today: ?
Gain: ?

How about that ya'll! First day of P3 and I'm 4 lbs over LIW!!! I think it's funny. We had so much fun yesterday! What's P2? What's P3?

We went to a wine festival yesterday and had a great time. We also enjoyed a "baaad" delicious meal at this really quaint little cafe. Not to mention we "dove into" the tin of Dale and Thomas (chocolate covered) popcorn that has been teasing us. YUMO!

So yes we will be drinking lots of water and then of course I'll be enjoying my wonderful Bison steak for dinner. I know how to do P3 right and I'll get back to LIW, I'm not worried at all! Ed didn't even dare to weigh today. We are back on track and he's determined to get to 215 by the end of next week.

Thanks to all of you for your self esteem booster comments. I love telling people that I lost 50 lbs WITH OUT exercise. I had a good debate with a girl this weekend. It really bothers me when people become experts at something they know NOTHING about it. Ed said I did good at making my point. Oh and guess what? She was overweight and jealous so there-Haters!

Ed has an appointment for laser eye surgery today. If they give him the "go ahead" he will be getting it today-we are both so excited!

I obviously haven't been around this weekend but I will be able to read blogs today and catch up on my friends. Hope you all had a nice weekend with great losses.

Happy Monday!!!

Jenn: 48 hrs completed, Ed: VLCD #49! PICTURE DAY!!!

2008-03-09T09:52:00.015-05:00

48 hrs. completed
Jennifer:
LIW: 115.0
Today: 116.8
LIW: +1.8

R3P2D49
Ed:
Yesterday: 220.0
Today: 223.0
Gain: 3.0

Hello to all of our friends (who are the sweetest people ever)! So guess what???? Friday was my LIW! Looks like I was "right on" with my goal. Ready for the story?!

I had a very interesting day on Friday! I was obviously excited and was feeling GREAT! I was just "doing my thing" and then around 2 pm I started to get this really strange headache (hunger type headache). I figured I just needed to eat so I ate some cottage cheese and an orange. Well about 5 min later I started to have bathroom "issues" (let's just say I couldn't stop going). Then I started seeing spots and felt weak like I was going to faint. I thought hmm, maybe it's from all the all the jumping up and down I had been doing (hee, hee)!

I decided to just chill on the couch and then I saw that Biz got online to Messenger to chat. I stared to tell Biz how I had a headache (but nothing else, because I knew she would freak out)! Well Biz being Biz started asking me questions and then suggested I call a clinic and ask questions. I called the MD Diet where I got our injections from our first round. I talked to the nurse and then she transferred me to the doctor. I told him my weight, days on VLCD and my symptoms. Well guess what? He said my symptoms are "right on" that it's time to be done. I explained that I'm not "ravenously hungry" like Dr. S says explains and he said "yes you are, you've just been doing this so long that your body isn't telling your brain that you are hungry" he also said that the patients he has seen that have gone until the abnormal fat is gone don't always feel hunger but more cravings. It was strange that he said that because the previous night I had such strange cravings and tastes in my mouth (I could actually taste the foods). That was not normal for me. So the best part about the whole conversation with him was at the very end of the call he said "oh yeah and congratulations!" Wow, thate was cool to hear!!

So, this is how it feels when you’re abnormal fat is gone...I'M DONE! The time has come! He said to up my cals to 800 during the 72 hours, then start P3! I am so grateful I called (Biz made me do it)! You know how on HCG you feel so good with plenty of energy? That was certainly gone. I felt sick and my head was foggy. On Friday Ed was saying he wasn't going to give me my injection "enough is enough" and I told him to "shut up and poke me!" LOL! So when I started feeling sick I was like "oh great, maybe Ed was right!" Ed usually works from home and Friday he wasn't home all day. Once he FINALLY called I told him everything and of course I got the whole "I told you" talk...blah, blah, blah!

So ya'll, I did it...I tested the limits for all of us! I didn't expect it all to end so abruptly! It's like going on the Big Shot at the Stratosphere in Vegas and having no countdown just BLAST OFF!! I have so many mixed emotions. All of your comments made my day so emotional. I am amazed at all of the love! You were all right there with me. Words can't express how thankful I am for all of you and your heart felt comments.

So my final round is complete! It's time to enjoy a life of FREEDOM and no more diets! Although it looks like I’ll be doing a steak day on my first P3 day-HA! We ate so much crawfish and drinks and…well lots of “baaaad” foods! I could care less about the gain, we had a great day. Here are my final pics and measurements (thanks Biz for your help)! Do ya’ll like my flame bikini? We had to use a few safety pins but we made it work.

Measurements:

Ed is planning on continuing until he hits 215 (who knows how long that will take)! LOL! So we will be posting his pics and measurements on his LIW.

We are off to go to a local wine festival! We'll make sure to hit the store to buy me a steak for my steak day tomorrow! I've never had to do a steak day on my first P3, what a great start! It's perfect! LOL!

Hope ya'll have a nice Sunday. Love you guys!

Oh yeah, THIS PROTOCOL WORKS!!!!

VLCD #47 Today's the Day!!!

2008-03-07T10:38:00.004-06:00

R3P2D47
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 116.8
Today: 115.0 (I hit my 50 lb mark)!
Release: 1.8
R3 Release: 27.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 220.2
Today: 218.0
Release: 2.2
R3 Release: 28.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia (J: tea w/stevia)
L: chili with ground turkey breast
S: 1/4 c cottage cheese, 1 pickle
D: 1/2 can tuna, 2 glasses of Chardonnay
3 L water, 2 c tea

TODAY'S THE DAY! I'm so excited I can barely handle it!!! I would like to share one of our favorite stories that relates so much to this journey.

This story is about a man named Mel Fisher, a dreamer, a visionary, a legend and most importantly, the World’s Greatest Treasure Hunter! Mel Fisher did what many have not - he realized his dream during his lifetime. Mel moved his entire family from California to Florida to begin his journey, searching for the greatest ship wreck with the most treasure ever lost at sea on the ship called the "Atocha" that sank during a hurricane on September 6, 1622, near Key West, Florida. Everyday he insisted, “Today’s the Day”! Mel Fisher suffered many personal losses to keep his dream alive during his 16 year search and endured over 100 court battles which ended in victory in the US Supreme Court. The riches Mel Fisher, his team and investors had worked so hard for all those years were finally theirs. The $450 million dollar treasure cache or “Atocha Mother Lode” would be found on that momentous day, July 20, 1985. Over 40 tons of silver and gold were located including over 100,000 Spanish silver coins known as "Pieces of Eight", gold coins, Columbian emeralds, silver and gold artifacts and over 1000 silver bars. The immensity of the Atocha’s treasure is staggering. What was only a dream instantly became an undeniable reality. As Mel Fisher would say, “Today’s the Day!”

Ed and I relate so much to that story. Every single day I would see the HUGE 115 I had on my computer screen (I put my goal in a place I would see it most)! Since Aug. 25, 2007 I have focused on that number. I doubted myself so many times (with each deviation) but never gave up...my treasure was waiting!!!

When Ed insisted we order Kevin Trudeau's book off of an infomercial because he wanted to "look just like him!" I was doubtful! When the book arrived I was even more doubtful. How was I going to find HCG? Well as you all know, "when you want something bad enough you'll find a way, if you don't you'll find excuses!" Well we found a way! When we did our first round we paid over $800 to get our pre-filled injections for both of us (43 days) and we were excited because "we found the cure!" Our first round was a mess! We had no support, only each other and we thought we were going to die of hunger! It was like our whole world of eating out and playing was flipped upside down! We pushed through and didn't quit! Thankfully at the end of the round I found Renee's blog which linked us to Biz's blog! Finally we found other "crazy" people like us who were doing this "crazy" diet! We completed our first round with a loss of 30.8 lbs (Ed) and 23.2 lbs (Jenn). We took a 4 week break and then we went back for a second round. Thanks to Regina we found how we could purchase and mix the HCG ourselves. We went 23 days and lost 17.2 lbs (Ed) and 11.6 lbs (Jenn)! It was a horrible round. We were exercising everyday and not deviating, soooo hungry and just all around didn't have a good time! We took another 4 week break and then started our R3. This round has been the best round yet! Not only because of the great losses and no hunger but because we started this blog and got involved in the HCG community! I don't know how we ever did it without you all!!!

We are truly grateful with all our hearts to Dr. Simeons for sharing this miracle. We also thank KT for bringing this info to the public! And I must thank my best friend, Ed, my dreamer who is always reaching for what seems impossible!

We want to send the BIGGEST "THANK YOU" to each of you for being there for us through each deviation, each doubt, each question and each VICTORY! We love you guys!!!

We are continuing injections until the 11th and then we are bidding R3 (my final round) farewell! Ed will be doing another round and we will continue this blog through it all!

Thanks for all the comments and encouragement that you sent yesterday (and everyday)! We will be taking final pics and measurements on Tuesday (and yes I'm going to take them in my flame bikini...I'll do my best to tighten it up to make it fit since it's a bit big)!

Thanks for sharing this moment with me today!

Happy, Happy Friday!!!

VLCD #46 The end is near....

2008-03-06T10:34:00.004-06:00

R3P2D46
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 117.8
Today: 116.8
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 25.2

Ed:
Yesterday: 221.8
Today: 220.2
Release: 1.6
R3 Release: 26.6

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia (J: tea w/stevia)
L: 1/2 can low sodium tuna (mixed w/onion powder, mustard, powdered stevia)
S: 1/4 c cottage cheese, 1 pickle
D: 3.5 oz grilled chicken
3 L water, 2 c tea

Happy, Happy, Happy! So I have a new dilemma! I am almost to my goal and have 5 days until LIW. I guess I won't stop at 115 and just keep on keepin’ on! I would love to test the theory that Dr. S talks about and going until all the abnormal fat is used up and I get "ravenously hungry!" Still no hunger as of now but would be thrilled to get hungry!!!

Can you believe we are pulling these big losses at the end like this? This week alone (since Monday) I have lost 4.6 lbs and Ed has lost 6.3...ya'll that's crazy! We have never done this good on any rounds at anytime! In my past (before HCG) my best weight that I maintained at was 120 so I guess since I broke through that my body is just going for it (like I told it too)! This is the lowest Ed has been since he was 19 yrs old-can you believe that?!

So you guessed it...another protein day today!

In response to our friends:
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Marlene- Hey you! We don't know what's goin on but we'll take it!!! We will absolutely be posting pics, I'm anxious to see the changes too! You never really see it until you compare! The only bad news is my "motivational flame bikini" is too BIG! Guess I'd better find another one! HA!

Mary Mary- Is it the tuna? Beats me! Try all protein, something is working!

Liz- Hey girl! We are very excited (as you can see)! Please join the forum you will learn so much and the people there are the BEST! Now about the vino...yeah, replace your fruit with fruit in a glass! (hee, hee) Like I said just don't go over 500 cals! Works for us!!! If we can have wine every now and then we could stay on this P2 no problem-o!

Some of you have registered in the new forum....YAY, welcome! Ya'll please come on over, I promise you will be glad you did! I put the link at the top left of our blog! You know where to find me if you need any help!!!

Hope ya'll have a great day with great losses!

VLCD #45...Losers UNITE!

2008-03-05T11:20:00.006-06:00

R3P2D45
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 119.0
Today: 117.8
Release: 1.2
R3 Release: 24.2

Ed:
Yesterday: 222.6
Today: 221.8
Release: .8
R3 Release: 25

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia (J: tea w/stevia)
L: 1 can low sodium tuna (mixed w/onion powder, mustard, powdered stevia)-E: 1 slice of gourmet pizza that he "had" to have!
S: slice of parm cheese with 1 pickle
D: 1/2 can can tuna, 1/2 cottage cheese, 1 glass of wine
3 L water, 2 c tea

Did ya'll hear the yell? I am so excited I can hardly stand it! Do you see on my ticker that the plane has almost landed "in" the treasure box! LOL! Ed is on the green and putting! Ya'll guess what? I'm going to get to 115...and we are having a cyber celebration when I do!!!

So yeah, we are going to do an all protein day again today-why not! If I can keep these daily losses up I'll be at goal by the weekend-is this too good to be true?! I'm almost to the 50 lb loss mark and my body sure is cooperating nicely! We have been invited to another "crawfish boil" this weekend! Can you tell crawfish is a big deal around here? All year we look forward to crawfish season! I swear we could eat them every week-we love those little creatures!!!

Speaking of loving creatures (in response to your comments)-
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Dawn- Thanks for celebrating with me! I hope you know how grateful I am for the "other forum" because I found you...you are the BEST! Such a lil devil like me....what can we say, we like our wine (and to have a good time)! You are losing well too my friend-I'm here ALL the way for you! Btw, as you know we have been doing this round forever so I'd say...push through it until you hit your original goal! YOU CAN DO IT! Plus we found the loop hole with the wine!!!

Marrray- Thanks as always! Don't be envious, I hope with this blog we have shown that you don't have to do everything right on. The only thing that needs to be right is our brains and having the determination to do this and don't quit! Mary, you know that you have been such a part of this journey with us and I'll be here for you to celebrate your big moment!!!

Monica- Power Couple.......LOL! Ed even laughed at that one! I need to learn to take compliments huh?! Thanks girl for all your love encouragement and support (always)!

Becca- We'll toast with ya...thanks Becca! Honestly if it was all over today I would consider this round a HUGE SUCCESS! Glad you are back in town, you are part of my daily routine!

I can't tell ya'll enough how much we appreciate you being here every day for us! You have made this round the BEST!

So thanks to Biz we have started a new forum! It is a great place to journal your HCG weight loss experience and it gives people a chance to read and respond instantly (much more active than blogging)! We have the most wonderful people who are joining the forum! There is so much knowledge, experience and encouragement-I encourage ALL of you to join! Here is the website:

http://myhcgjourney.com/forum

Please register and then once you are "accepted" you can then start your journal! If you haven't been a part of a forum before it's a little different but very easy to set up. Trust me, if you can set up and run a blog you can do this! Please don't hesitate to contact me at: je_mcnair@yahoo.com with any questions!

It's already Wednesday...YAY! Have a great day friends!

VLCD #44 Hold your breath....

2008-03-04T09:32:00.005-06:00

R3P2D44
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 120.4
Today: 119.0
Release: 1.4
R3 Release: 23.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 225.5
Today: 222.6
Release: 2.9
R3 Release: 24.2

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia (J: tea w/stevia)
L: 1/2 can low sodium tuna (mixed w/onion powder, mustard, powdered stevia)
S: (J: slice of parm cheese) (E: orange)
D: other 1/2 can tuna, 1 bottle of wine (we shared)
3 L water, 2 c tea

Forget about knocking....WE BARGED THROUGH AND KNOCKED DOWN THE DOOR!!! OMG, I got to 119 and holy moly Ed lost almost 3 lbs! As you can imagine we are both very EXCITED this morning! I actually got back on the scale and it said 118.6 (but it was after I'd been up for an hour) so I figure I'll HAPPILY take 119!

So did ya'll see the menu? I don't know what the deal is but we can drink wine and still lose! We plan on repeating very closely to what we did yesterday! ;)

So our LIW is one week from today and I'm 4 measly pounds away from my goal and Ed is only 7.6 away from his....we are sooooooo close!!! We actually see the light at the end of the tunnel...

Onto comments:
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Dawn- Hey you! So we tested the theory on drinking more wine and it WORKS! So you know what I've learned on R3? You can drink wine and STILL lose (as long as you stay under 500 cals) we knew there had to be a loop hole!!! Wonder how you’re doing today!

Mary Moe- Back on the losing train! I bet Ms. Crocker will miss you!!! The protein days work great but what works even better is the protein and WINE days...hee, hee! Glad your house didn't blow over (poor pansies)!

Bizanator- Am I spoiled or what? I got a peice of Biz 2 days in a row? What a great surprise! We always have good plans...(can you see me with my two fingers pointing to your eyes and then back at mine)?! What did I ever do without you?????

Liz- Well what's up stranger? We are very excited for Mexico! For the first time in my life I'm actually looking forward to swim suit shopping (I can't believe it)! I need to go check on you today-thanks for stopping by!

Lil- Oh, we wish it was 8 days till Mexico...we are actually leaving on the 15th of April and we will be there for 10 whole days!!! It's always great to see comments from you-it's not fair that everyone just disappeared all at once-we need our blogger buds dammnit!

Okay, well I have a little surprise in store for ya'll! I will be working on it all day and will give you all the details tomorrow-YAY!

Have a GRRRRRRRRREAT day!

VLCD #43- Protein days work....

2008-03-03T09:38:00.004-06:00

R3P2D43
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 121.4
Today: 120.4
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 21.6

Ed:
Yesterday: ?
Today: 225.5
R3 Release: 21.3

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia (J: tea w/stevia)
L: 3 egg whites (scrambled)
S: 1 pickle with parmesan cheese
D: 96/4 grilled hamburger with 3 egg whites (scrambled)
3 L water, 2 c tea (E: 3 c coffee)

Looks like our protein day worked just fine! We are debating if we should do it again today...hmm! I really want to break out of the 120's!!! As each day passes we realize how unimportant food is to us. If you were to tell us we'd be saying that when this all began 7 months ago we would've thought you were crazy! We are totally different people in the way we think about food. Hard to explain but ya'll know what we mean!

So another week is upon us! These 8 days are going to fly! We are going to be booking our final reservations for Mexico this week...we are getting so excited and can't wait to get outta here for 10 days!

So how are our buds doin? In response to your comments:
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Oh it's our little Marray! Okay, so maybe the pepper trick wouldn't work for you! LOL! Glad you are done torturing us on your blog and back to boring old P2!

Dawn- Whassup Artic?! Thanks for celebrating my birthday with us...hee, hee! Yeah and like I said it's not too hard for Ed to talk me into a cocktail or 5!

CB- Where ya been? Thanks so much for the info-you are breezing through P3! I know, I want to break out of the 120's...it's so close! Thanks for always checking on us!!!

Monica- Glad you are home safe! Monica, you have got to email me your recipe for sweet potato pie! It was a piece of heaven!!! I'm curious if Nakia started today-I'm on my way to check on ya'll!

What?! Biz?! OMG, is it real? Girl........WE ALL MISS YOU! Thanks so much for your sweet comments. You are where I started and you CAN get to where I am! Sheesh, it's like Ed and I are kind of on diet and mostly at a party! I'd be at goal already if we weren't having so much fun, but who cares?! Love and miss you!

Okay peeps....send us good vibes, get me out of 120!!!!!!!!

Happy Monday (soon enough, it will be Tuesday)!

VLCD #42 The party is over!

2008-03-02T10:21:00.004-06:00

R3P2D42
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 120.4
Today: 121.4
Gain: 1.0
R3 Release: 20.6

Ed:
Yesterday: 225.0
Today: ?
Gain: ?
R3 Release: ?

And a good time was had by all!!! Ed "forgot" to weigh in this morning before he had his huge mug of coffee (how conveinent) so his weight is a mystery today! We ended up NOT going to the Rodeo and opted for a day on the water. We had such a great time! We ate lots lots of shrimp and LOTS of crawfish! The best part was DESSERT! Ohhhh goodness, we had the most heavenly slice of sweet potato and pecan pie! Monica has mentioned sweet potato pie and I have never had it! OMG, all I can say is-how have I gone 30 years without having sweet potato pie? We both only had 3 bites and then we put pepper all over it so we wouldn't eat anymore (that's our trick)! I knew I would gain today but who cares?????

We plan on sticking to only proteins today and drinking lots of water! I will break out of the 120's this week!

THANK YOU ALL for the sweet Birthday wishes! If I could I'd wrap you all up in my arms and squeeze you to death (okay, not that hard but close)!!!

Enjoy your day....

VLCD #41 Out of the 20's and into a new series of 20's...WHOO HOO!

2008-03-01T09:14:00.008-06:00

R3P2D41
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 121.2
Today: 120.4
Release: 0.8
R3 Release: 21.6

Ed:
Yesterday: 224.0
Today: 225.0
Gain: 1.0
R3 Release: 21.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
L: 3 egg whites
S: 1 apple
D: 4 oz Bison Steak
S: 1 apple
2.5 L water, 1 c tea
(E: Reece’s Whoppers, crackers & dip-the boy can't be trusted at the grocery store!)

YAY, I GOT TO 120 FOR MY 30th BIRTHDAY!!!! I'm not sure if the loss was from my "semi apple day" or that I just didn't lose the day before...WHO CARES, this is a great start to a great day! Ready for this one? When I was in 3rd grade I weighed 90 lbs (I was a little chunk)! Now being 30 I weigh 30 lbs more than I did when I was 9 years old....is that crazy or what?! Today marks my 45 lb loss!!!! Yesterday we went to the store and Ed insisted we go see how much weight we've actually lost. We went to the pet section and Ed started piling up bags of dog food on me to equal 45 lbs-OMG it was soooo heavy, I could barely hold it for 1 minute. To say the least it was very eye opening. I guess it finally hit me yesterday that we have come so far! It sure makes all those times that this Protocol seemed "hard" totally worth it! VICTORY!

So ya'll know I have the best husband, right?! Ed has been dying to give me my birthday gifts all week so this morning as soon as we woke up he started singing to me (awww) and then hurried and got my gifts. I love to see little perfectly wrapped boxes (with baby bows)! I always complain about not having the right chain to go with my necklaces so he bought me 4 different ones....LOL! They are all so beautiful and different. Then when I thought we were done he pulls out another perfect little box! Inside was a beautiful lucky horseshoe diamond necklace!!! This necklace means so much to me because for Christmas he bought me one that was silver and I have loved wearing it every day. I started wearing it the beginning of this round and refer to it as "my lucky weight loss necklace!" I took it off last weekend for one day and then had a stall and claimed it was because I forgot to put my lucky necklace back on! The kicker is, last night Ed was asking me "if you could get anything you really wanted for your birthday what would it be?" I have not hinted that I wanted a diamond horseshoe but last night I said "a diamond horseshoe necklace" well his face totally changed and he started saying "what, I didn't even know that" and "OH NO!" So then I felt bad thinking he would think I wouldn't like what he got me........anyway, the little devil knew all along what I wanted and he had already bought it for me! Isn't that awesome?! I'm so happy! We plan on taking pics today and I will make sure and share them with ya'll tomorrow!

Ed wants to go out today to the Rodeo! It should be fun! We are going to go have crawfish! Ed already gained a pound from all the treats he had at the grocery store! I caught him one time when he didn't know I was watching and he was stuffing Reece’s Whoppers (can you believe they make anything so good and evil?!) into his mouth like a little boy! I can't take him anywhere! LOL

In response to comments:
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Becca- OMG, that was the funniest e-card EVER! We need to pass that along to everyone this Friday...ROFL! Thanks again, I love laughing first thing in the morning!

Marrray- Aww, I know you read our blog...and you don't have to comment sweets-we know you love us! So did you see the trick? Somethin' worked!!!

Virtie- Thanks for stopping by! I have added you to my "daily doses" so I'll make sure and check up on ya! Welcome aboard, you'll lose those 25 lbs NO PROBLEM-O!

Monica- I'm going to be as good as possible today so that I don't see a gain tomorrow! It's always very scary when we leave the house.......ahhh, wish us luck! "It's not about the food, it's not about the food" say it with me..."it's not about the food!" LOL

Shelley- Awwwwww, THANK YOU girlfriend!!!!!! It already is a wonderful day (and it's just begun)!

Okay, I guess I need to go get ready for our day! Thanks for all the love my peeps!

Have a great weekend!

VLCD #40 YES! Another week down...

2008-02-29T09:15:00.009-06:00

R3P2D40
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 121.2
Today: 121.2
Release: 0.0
R3 Release: 20.8

Ed:
Yesterday: 224.8
Today: 224.0
Release: 0.8
R3 Release: 22.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: catfish creole
S: apple
D: bison steak (J: broccoli w/ parm cheese) (E: grilled onion)
4 L water, 2 c tea, 2 c coffee (E: 2 L water, 4 c coffee) 2 bottles of Pellegrino’s

Well that's LAME! It puzzles me how some days I lose NOTHING...whatevAAAAAAA!!! Ed of course is still losing like a BIG LOSER!!! I have a little trick up my sleeve today so we'll see if it works!

I ordered a little "stock" of flavored Stevias which arrived yesterday! We drank so much coffee, tea and sparkling mineral water just to try them all out! YUM! The vanilla cream in the mineral water takes just like cream soda and the lemon drop takes just like Fresca. We have to go to the store today and stock up on more Pellegrino’s and coffee! I think these little treats will help us get through these last 11 days!!!!

So nice to see some of my long lost buds-in response to your comments:
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Liz- Thanks for stopping by. I thought about you last night and I need to head over to your blog to see how you are doing! Thanks for the early birthday wish! Oh goodness I'm really, really, really hoping to get to 115 and Ed's goal is 215-we're getting cloooooooooose!!!

Becca- You always have my "back" don't ya! "Yeah ED, let me do what I WANT!" Actually we think we have come to a "compromise!" We'll see how it turns out! No worries, I always get what I want!!!

Shelley- Oh you're back! Girl, this feels like it's taking forever!!!Thanks for checkin' on us and always cheering us on....I'll get there (if it kills me)!

Lili- What's up stranger?! You know it really isn't nice that all my buds bailed out at the same time-I've been missing you! You better have updated your blog! I know, those water bottles must have been invented by a MAN! LOL

Ya'll we got through the week! Happy freakin' Friday!!!

VLCD #39- The water bottles...

2008-02-28T08:19:00.003-06:00

R3P2D39
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 121.6
Today: 121.2
Release: 0.4
R3 Release: 20.8

Ed:
Yesterday: 226.2
Today: 224.8
Release: 1.4
R3 Release: 22.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: 1/2 can (low sodium) tuna, 2 T cottage cheese
D: grilled chicken (J: broccoli w/ parm cheese) (E: grilled onion)
S: 1 square of Lindt 70% dark chocolate
3.5 L water, 2 c tea (E: 2 L water)

See these are the losses that Ed usually has when he is a "good boy" but these losses are also why he is a "bad boy!" He knows how easily he can lose when he deviates. This morning after he realized he lost over a pound (again) he said "oh yeah, crawfish for your birthday!" LOL

I'm not exactly sure who's birthday it is...his or mine! He is so bummed that I said I don't think I want to go out! I would be happy staying home enjoying my birthday with some wine and seafood! I would rather celebrate after our LIW when I've met my goal weight!!!!

Ed came home yesterday with a new chain for himself so I'm assuming he got me some jewelry for my b-day (and of course he had to pick something up for himself). He is begging for me to let him give me birthday gift early and I keep saying "NO, you always give me my gifts early-you need to wait until the day off!" He is so funny like that!!!

Speaking of gifts for BOTH of us! Ya'll I'm not so sure about the water bottles. They have this really unique straw that you have to bite down on and suck at the same time. It's really strange and I don't like it! I also noticed you have to suck kind of hard in order for it measure the ounces correctly (I don't want to have to "work" to drink). I'm thinkin' I like my old water bottle better! Actually we got online and found some different ones called "Kleen Kanteens" http://www.kleankanteen.com/. The stainless steel alternative to plastic. These should be better-I'll let you know!

Onto to comments:
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Hi Mary Moe- Thanks for always commenting, you're such my girrr! Yeah, stick to your regular water bottle for now! Ed and I will do the "testing" and let you know if it's worth the upgrade! You ready for P2?

Becca- Yay, what a pleasant surprise! Welcome home! Great to see the update and pics, you cute thang you! And did you say I'm close to the 110's......what?! NOOOOOOO!

Monica- Seeing the 110's seems so....CRAZY! I'll think I'll make it to 120 for my b-day but I'm really hoping for 119-we'll see!!! I know, I thought the water bottles would be so cool! We always joke that we need to be the "testers" for every company because we are really good and picking things apart! The water bottles are a great idea it just needs some tweeking!

Alrighty, I guess that's all for now! Today is Pauls birthday (Imago Embraced) Happy Birthday!!
http://imagoembraced.wordpress.com/

It's almost Friiiiiiiiiiiiday! WHOOOOO HOOOOOO!

VLCD #38 We did somethin' right...

2008-02-27T09:31:00.009-06:00

R3P2D38
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 122.6
Today: 121.6
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 20.4

Ed:
Yesterday: 227.5
Today: 226.2
Release: 1.3
R3 Release: 20.6 (buddy boy is in the lead)

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: 1/2 can (low sodium) tuna, 2 T cottage cheese, 1 celery stalk
D: 4 oz Bison steak (J: broccoli w/ parm cheese) (E: grilled onion)
S: 1/2 orange w/ 1 square of Lindt 70% dark chocolate (YUM)!
4 L water, 2 c tea (E: 2.5 L water)

YES! We are both very happy today! Maybe we should copy exactly what we ate yesterday to see if we can pull another 1 pounder tomorrow...hmmm!

Maybe the loss is from all the water we drank from our new, nifty, handy dandy water bottles Ed bought for US yesterday (for MY birthday)! Now these aren't just any 'ol water bottles...they are the "HydraCoach" Intelligent Water Bottles-whoo! They track how much water you've drinkin' including clocks, water goals, percentages and a 27 page mini manual to go with it (sheesh)! We had no idea drinking water could be so much FUN! Ain't technology great?!

OMG, I'm so close to being under 120....I can't believe it!

In response to our peeps:
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Hi'ya Marrrray- Thanks for your input on the fruit! We did get our fruit and all our cals in yesterday and look! This whole thing is just a "crap shoot" (as Biz would say)! Who knows! YES, we are both going till March 11th (unless my body begs me to stop-which would be AWESOME)!

Monica- I am very excited to almost be at goal! This has been a 7 month journey and I can't believe I'm at the tail end of it....it's a great feeling!!!! I've almost lost 50 freakin' pounds-crazy huh?!

Shelly- What's up Mrs. Athletic? Thanks also for your input on the fruits and getting in all the cals. Ahhh, a size 0...NO!!! Enjoy P3 girlfriend!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

VLCD #37

2008-02-26T09:09:00.003-06:00

R3P2D37
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 123.2
Today: 122.6
Release: 0.6
R3 Release: 19.4

Ed:
Yesterday: 228.4
Today: 227.5
Release: 0.9
R3 Release: 19.3

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: catfish & cabbage soup
S: 1/4 c cottage cheese
D: mock pasta sauce (w/96/4 beef) over lettuce
(count 'em) 5 L water, 2 c tea (E: 2 L water)

We're happy to see the scale moving down...phew! You'd think with allll that water I drank yesterday I would've lost more-I know I'm never happy am I?! I really, really hope to get under 120 by the end of the week which seems "do-able!"

Question for ya'll! Do you eat all your required foods each day? We hardly eat our second fruit and we're wondering if we need to! Also, we don't always get our 500 cals in-do you think it matters?

Onto comments:
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Becca- What's up ski bunny? So good to hear from you!!! Sounds like ya'll are having tons of fun in all the snow and crazy storms! I really hope to get to that point Dr. S talks about when all the fat is used up. I still don't have any hunger so there's still plenty of fat for my body to live on.
One day at a time....

Monica- Aww, I'm always here! Good thing we all didn't go on vacation at the same time! So today is your LIW...woo hoo!

Mary- I know...MEN! Thanks for your good vibes, give them all to me (not Ed)! LOL

CB- Thanks for the info! Don't ya get sick of always weighing and thinking about it? I always say we are all going to need an "intervention" afterwards-LOL! Love ya girl!

That's all for now...hope all is well with my buds!

VLCD #36- We can do it!

2008-02-25T09:25:00.002-06:00

R3P2D36
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 122.8
Today: 123.2
Gain: 0.4 (Ahhh!)
R3 Release: 18.8

Ed:
Yesterday: 231.0
Today: 228.4
Release: 2.6
R3 Release: 18.4

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
L: chili w/egg
S: 1/4 c cottage cheese
D: 3.5 oz bay scallops w/fresh lemon
3 L water, 1 c tea

Sheesh, another gain of .4 today (and I was such a good girl yesterday)! I guess sometimes the deviations can take a few days to show up....whaaaaaa! Look at my stud over here....2.6 loss!!! Ed is all pumped up and "determined" to get to 215 this round-he can do it too! We have 15 days left so we really need to buckle down and do this right! Positive affirmations!!! We always start the week so strong and then by the weekend we seem to go downhill huh?! Life is just too fun to be on a "diet" ALL the time! LOL

Wow our little blogger community sure is quiet! Thanks so much to Mary and Monica-ya'll are always here for us! Monica it's almost P3 time for you....and Mary, I don't even want to go to your blog to see what you're eating...I'm just going to live through ya'll!

Another week is here....come on BIG LOSSES for the McNairs!

Happy Monday!!!

VLCD #35-the never ending round...

2008-02-24T09:52:00.003-06:00

R3P2D35
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 122.2
Today: 122.8
Gain: 0.4
R3 Release: 19.2

Ed:
Yesterday: 229.0
Today: 231.0
Gain: 2.0
R3 Release: 15.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
L: 1/2 c tuna salad, 4 strawberries, 2 glass of champagne
D: chicken fajita pizza (toppings only) E: 3 beers J: 2 glasses of white wine
1 L water

Well as you can see by the GAIN we had a great day yesterday!!! Like I mentioned I had a baby shower to go to which was on the other side of Houston where we used to live. We don't get around that part of town very often so after the shower was over we just "had" to stop at our favorite pub and have some gourmet pizza and drinks! Ed ate one entire piece (with crust) then we just picked off the toppings...it was delish and worth every ounce (or pounds) we gained! It really is crazy how much Ed gains in one night-he doesn't care! LOL

Ya'll are so funny asking if we went shopping for "naughty or nice!" So sorry I have nothing exciting to report other then I bought some slacks that are a size 3! It's really interesting because in my mind I think I'm a certain size (bigger) so when I try on clothes that I think will fit and they are too big, it's shocking! I am so pleased with the sculpting that has taken place on this round (even with all the deviations)! I'm smaller now in size than I've ever been (in my adult years) and yet I'm still not under 120. It really doesn't matter what the scale says! If I could I'd just keep going until all the fat is gone and I get "ravenously hungry" as Dr. S explains. Ed wants to go 2 more weeks and I have plenty of HCG so we are thinking about giving it a shot (pun intended)! Also I found cheaper flights to Mexico if we leave on the 15th of April. So even if we ended around the 11th of March we'll be in P4 by the time we leave. This is like the never ending round!!!

I'm looking forward to a "chill" day today! Ed loves to go to garage sales and flea markets and he's trying to talk me into going today...he's so funny!

Have a nice slooow relaxing Sunday! Is it really almost Monday again?!

VLCD #34- Running late...(which is nothing new)!

2008-02-23T09:41:00.003-06:00

R3P2D34
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 122.2
Today: 122.4
Gain: 0.2
R3 Release: 19.6

Ed:
Yesterday: 228.0
Today: 229.0
Gain: 1.0
R3 Release: 17.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
D: Mexican (J: 2 beers, & seafood ceviche, E: 3 beers, chips & queso)
2.5 L water, 1 c tea w/stevia

I'm running so late this morning!!! I have a baby shower to go to and I need to run! I will update with details about our fun shopping night when I get home!

Have a great Saturday!

VLCD #33 TGIF!

2008-02-22T09:19:00.003-06:00

R3P2D33
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 123.0
Today: 122.2 (cool # on 2-22...I love #'s)
Release: 0.4
R3 Release: 19.8

Ed:
Yesterday: 229.0
Today: 228.0
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 18.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: 1/2 c cottage cheese, 1 pickle
D: crab w/asparagus
2.5 L water, 1 c tea w/stevia

Still creeping along! Ed pulled a 1 pounder today-YOU GO BOY! It's another gloomy day in "H" town! I don't care though.......I'm goin SHOPPING!

Our little bloggin' community sure is quiet! There's only a few of us lone rangers still on P2! I'm still shocked that February is almost over-"whaaaat hopppppppened?"

Onto comments:
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Marrray- I'm better today, sanx sweets!

Monica- As far as doing "all the work" with doing the protocol for you and hubby...it's fun because you are in control and it's fun being able to boss them around-hee, hee! Like I said though, it's gets old! I can't imagine not doing it without him though!

CB- I know, I'm almost to 120....it feels like it's taking forEVER! Did you say OMG? LOL

Can you believe it's Friday?! Woo hoo, another week down!!! Have a good one!!!

VLCD #32

2008-02-21T08:34:00.006-06:00

R3P2D32
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 123.0
Today: 122.6
Release: 0.4
R3 Release: 19.4

Ed:
Yesterday: 229.8
Today: 229.0
Release: 0.8
R3 Release: 17.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: catfish and steamed broccoli w/fresh parm cheese
D: grilled chicken w/asparagus
3 L water, 2 c tea w/stevia

Hi'ya! Another day, another loss...yada, yada, yada! Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful for my .4 loss but I'm starting to feel greedy or impatient or something...maybe I'm just getting bored! Ed is doing great and keeps saying "let's keep going!" I joke that he's just along for the ride. He doesn't do any of the shopping, measuring, cooking, mixing, calculating, reading or writing! Not that any of this is hard it's just...well ya know-repetitive! Monica, maybe this is why Dr. S asks "are you greedy" hmmmm!

It looks like we have more HCG left than I thought. I think we'll do 2 days of injections then skip the 3rd day and repeat until it's gone-hopefully we'll have enough to get us into the first week of March.

It's been so rainy and gloomy here in Houston which could have something to do with my "blah" mood not to mention I'm PMS'ing! Tomorrow we are going shopping, which always puts a smile on my face! :)

Hope ya'll have a nice day!

VLCD #31- All is well!

2008-02-20T10:17:00.004-06:00

R3P2D31
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 123.4
Today: 123.0
Release: 0.4
R3 Release: 19.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 230.0
Today: 229.8
Release: 0.8
R3 Release: 17.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: 1/2 c 1% cottage cheese
D: chili w/ 1 egg (the usual)
3 L water, 2 c tea w/stevia, 2 glasses of wine

All is well! It sure is fun waking up each day and watching the number on the scale getting lower and lower. Have ya'll ever noticed in the P&I where Dr. S explains the series of questions when he is evaluating new patients? One of the questions is: "are you greedy?" isn't that interesting? Why do you think he asks that, and what would your answer be? Just curious! Also, do you think there is a "right or wrong" answer for that?

Nothing much goin' on around here! I have several errands to run today so I don't have much time to post but wanted to give a quick update.

Thanks for the comments yesterday Monica, Shelley, Mary and Winston!

Have a great day...the week is almost half over...oh yeah!!!

VLCD #30 "1-2-3-.4 c'mon HCG gimmie, gimmie more!"

2008-02-19T09:29:00.007-06:00

R3P2D30
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 124.0
Today: 123.4
Release: 0.6
R3 Release: 18.6

Ed:
Yesterday: 231.6
Today: 230.6
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 16.2

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
S: 1/2 orange
L: catfish w/ 3/4 c. broccoli (E: aspargus) 1 Tbls freshly grated parm cheese
S: E: 1/2 grapefruit, J: 1/4 c 1% cottage cheese
D: chili w/ 1 egg (the usual)
3 L water, 2 c tea w/stevia

We'll take it! So that's a pretty cool number huh? 123.4! Ed pulled a 1 pounder...so hopefully today will be the last day he's in the 230's!

So we have a "new plan!" Our vial of HCG is getting low (maybe about 6 injections left). We want to go as long as we can this round without mixing a new batch so we've decided to skip our injections every other day starting today. Since the HCG stays in our bodies for 3 days I'm thinking we'll be fine...we shall see! Ed really wants to get to 220 this round and I originally wanted to be in P3 by my birthday (on the 1st) but I started thinking about it and realized... wouldn't it be cool to have a few extra pounds lost and have my b-day be my LIW! P2 is really no big deal to us...even right now there's not one thing that we're craving or wanting in P3 so we'll keep on keepin' on! According to my handy dandy calendar and calculations if everything works out as planned we have 11 days left which will hopefully put me at 116.8 for my LIW (if I can keep up my daily average of .61 lbs a day). Ed will for sure be down to 220!

I know ya'll are probably thinking "spare us of the details woman" but it's important to "put it out there" and make a plan! So there it is!!!

In response to our buds:
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Travelin' Biz- Yep, no worries on the gain-I knew not to worry but it still makes me mad to see a gain (you wouldn't understand since you don't gain in P2-lol). OMG, I didn't even realize we'd be leaving when you are returning...oh my!!! I'm going to miss you....

Marrray- So glad the crazy weather didn't hit ya'll! P3 is all about the cheese-I am looking forward to it but I think losing a few more pounds will taste better than any cheese! OMG, I've been eating the fresh parmesan cheese on my veggies and it's soooo good! Have you tried it yet? It kind of feels like a cheat! Ed has once again committed to "being good"...uh huh!

Oh CB- You funny, funny girl! There's just something about R2P2 that SUCKS! Don't you worry your pretty little red head (lol) about it! Like I said, next round will be your round okay? You can do it girl...God knows if we could do (with all the deviations) YOU CAN DO IT!

Becca- What's up ski bunny? Thanks for always sending us your love...you're the best! Hope that vitamin C flush worked and you're feeling better. Please, please take pics for us in Park City okay? BTW, where are ya'll skiing (what resort)? We also plan on taking lots of pics in Mexico and we'll get an underwater camera so I can share pics of the "underworld!" Then it will almost be like you were there scuba diving with us okay?!

Ya'll know how much we appreciate you right? Thanks for always checking in on us and being a part of our lives! Love ya'll!

Have a terrific Tuesday!

VLCD #29 Are we done yet?

2008-02-18T08:38:00.005-06:00

R3P2D29
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 123.6
Today: 124.0
Gain: 0.4
R3 Release: 18.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 235.0
Today: 231.6
Release: 3.4
R3 Release: 15.2

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
S: 1/2 orange
L: catfish creole w/canned tom. and 1 Tbls freshly grated parm cheese
S: J: 1/4 c 1% cottage cheese
D: chili w/ 1 egg
2.5 L water, 2 c tea w/ 1 Tbls h&h

Well what's going on ya'll?! How are our buds doing? I have no idea where my slight gain came from other than the fact that I have the "signs" that TOM is on the way....ahhhh! No biggie, I did measurements today and this HCG stuff is workin!!!!!

So I've been doing a lot of research about different diets and which ones are resulting in the longest healthiest lives. Well it's no surprise that diets rich in fruits, veggies and very little red meats are the healthiest. We all know about organic and the benefits of organic but sometimes it's not always possible (or affordable) to buy organic. I buy everything that I can organic but I do wonder what foods can I buy that don't necessarily need to be organic. I found this great website that has a list of the top 43 fruits and vegetables and the different pesticide levels. Please take 2 min and look at this info:

http://www.foodnews.org/

Interesting huh?! Want to know something else?! They did a study where they took samples of mother's breast milk and they found that the mother's that eat red meat have 31% more pesticides in their breast milk than mothers that eat a raw fruit and veggie diet (non organic). I know, do we really want to know that? It is recommended that we only eat red meat once a month! I'm not one of those freaky people that push my ideas onto anyone but I thought ya'll might appreciate the info.

Today starts another great week of P2 in Protoland! Next week at this time hopefully we'll be wrapping up this round and bidding it farewell. I did notice hunger last night which is unusual (another sign of TOM).

Time to respond to my buds:
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La, La Mary- Oh Marrray, Jennay is great! I miss P3 too but actually P3 is more work-we are on "auto pilot" right now. When I go to the store I have the same foods that I buy and I don't even look around! OMG, yes we got tons of rain...scary! What about ya'll? And how you doin' Miss Thang?

Shelly- I know aren't I an angel (wink, wink)! Ed will do fine on the next round(s) without me as long as I keep him locked up in the house and I make all of his meals. It's going to be interesting him doing it without me-I'll be giving him his shot and then, ooops none for me hon! Maybe I'll have him still give me one every now and then so I can still feel part of it-LOL!

Monica- DO NOT feel bad for Ed...men are kind of dumb and they never learn their lessons, that's why they need us ladies to "help them along!" Yeah, he lost almost the whole gain today so he's happy. I don't plan on doing another P2 but who knows! I really do expect this to be my final round, HALALUJA!!!!

Lili- Tiny? I guess I am getting there but you know how it is-we see ourselves as we always have and I do my best to talk positive to myself. I am very, very grateful that we have had such great success with this protocol. How you doin' anyway?! Love ya Lil!

Bizzy Poo- Well you know your goin' have to be the one to whip Ed into shape when ya'll do your next P2 together you’ll be his "sudo wife" okay?! LOL! Have a wonderful trip Biz, be safe!

Oh yeah, a couple of you have asked about Mexxxxxico! We are leaving April 1st-11th! We are staying at an all inclusive hotel where we plan on scuba diving, golfing, eating, drinking (and no not in that order). Thanks for asking (I just didn't want to rub it in)!

Happy Presidents' Day!

VLCD #28- uh oh, crawfish again!

2008-02-17T09:24:00.003-06:00

R3P2D28
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 123.8
Today: 123.6
Release: 0.2
R3 Release: 18.4

Ed:
Yesterday: 231.0
Today: 235.0
Gain: 4.0 (is that a record gain or what?!)
R3 Release: 11.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
D: J: 12 crawfish, 3 beers, 1/2 beef strip taco (1/4 tortilla)
E: too many crawfish to count with butter, too many beers to count, potatos, corn, 1 beef strip taco with tortilla 2 L water

Now isn't that interesting?! We ended up meeting up with some friends last night and they suggested going to a restaurant that serves crawfish...uh oh! I knew I had to play it safe so I was a good girl and Ed....well, he was Ed! I hate to be one of those nagging wives that tells their husbands what they should and shouldn't eat but I did give him the "look" twice. First when he was eating the butter with the crawfish and then when he was eating the potato and corn. For those of you who have never had crawfish they always come with small red potatoes and corn that have been cooked with the crawfish and spices...it's soooo good! I picked up the potato for a second and then put it down-phew that was a close call!

So we ended up staying out late and on the way home got hungry so that's when we stopped at the taco stand and got the tacos. I was really scared to weigh in this morning because we ate so late but...all is good! I'll happily take my .2 loss but poor Ed....he gets so weak! I asked him if this was just a party or does he want to lose weight or what's the deal? His only response is "my head isn't in it this round" um, ya think?! Good thing I have a stock of HCG because at this pace he has another 2 rounds to get to his goal!

Regardless, we had a great time! Our friends were so sweet and complimented us all night (which always feels good)!

So we are going until our HCG runs out which is on or around the 1st! My b-day is on the 1st and I was hoping to be in P3 by then so we'll see! Our LIW was going to be in 9 days but I don't know now! This is my last round and if we need to give it a few more days then it’s no big deal. We really don't mind P2 as ya'll know you just get used to it! I found our "sweet spot" and plan on sticking to fish/chicken and beef.

Well that's that! I missed my buds yesterday. I have internet on my phone so while we were driving I was checking blogs but was not able to comment so I'll make my rounds today!

In response to comments:
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Marrray- Looks like the beer diet worked huh?! What did we start-OMG! I'm curious how your day went yesterday...did you do it again? Buddy boy....like what do I do with him? I guess I'll just keep beating him-LOL!

Biz- Awww, I missed you too! Too bad today I couldn't pull another 1 pounder but goodness I should be happy to have any loss huh?!

Crystal- The things you write...ROFL! You know I think Ed is the worst one out of any of us bloggers...really! All of us are kickin' his butt, and he was so macho (he has since been humbled). Queso is Ed's fav too and me...I like my little Italian fling too! OMG, the Stuffed Chicken Marsala is what I always order at Olive Garden-oh me, oh my! Sluuuurp! We can't wait to meet ya'll too! We have our cruise booked and we hope the time flies...it seems so far away! Love ya girl! Thanks for always crackin' us up!

Hope ya'll have a nice relaxing Sunday!

VLCD #27- still chuggin' along...

2008-02-16T08:58:00.005-06:00

R3P2D27
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 124.8
Today: 123.8
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 18.2

Ed:
Yesterday: 231.0
Today: 231.0
Release: 0.0
R3 Release: 15.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: 1/4 c ff cottage cheese
D: chili w/ 1 egg (as always)
S: baked apple (w/stevia and cinnamon)
2.5 L water, 2 c. tea w/stevia and 1 tsp h&h

Mama is kickin' Daddy's bootay! Ed didn't lose anything again...and he swears he "didn't cheat!" I'll happily take my 1 pounder loss. Now if I can just keep up the pace I'll be to goal in no time!

Lame-o post today! Not much goin’ on. We will be "out and about" today we may possibly be going out to dinner tonight-no worries!

In response to my friends-
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Marrrray- So I'm wonderin' how your night went...did you do the beer diet? Thanks for the b-day wishes to little Missy! I know what you mean about still testing things I still feel like it's my first round sometimes. Seriously I'm still learning so much about this protocol and feel like I still have so much to learn.

Biz- Sanx sweets! Sounds like you got some good, solid sleep and look at you pullin' a 1 pounder this late in the game-unstoppable Biz we wouldn't expect anything less from ya!

Shelly- I know, do you think I'm a "little" into all this or what? I have dreamt about Biz too-LOL! We will absolutely meet up one of these days. Ed and I are traveling fools! Thanks for the info on the "Water to Wine" too cool!

Hope you all have a great looooong weekend! Thanks for checkin' on us!

VLCD #26- The wine was a success (for one of us)!

2008-02-15T09:38:00.006-06:00

R3P2D26
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 125.4
Today: 124.8
Release: 0.6
R3 Release: 17.2

Ed:
Yesterday: 231.0
Today: 231.0
Release: 0.0
R3 Release: 15.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
L: E: 3 beef tacos (1 tortilla) J: 1/4 c ff cottage cheese
D: 3 glasses of wine, 1 king crab leg
2 L water, 2 c. tea w/stevia and 1 tsp h&h

Oh our night was great my friends!!! The only mishap was the HUGE card that Ed got me fell over and knocked off my vase of flowers and my favorite vase broke! If ya'll only knew Ed, this is very typical! We always joke that he's like a "bull in a china cabinet" it was actually quite funny! Like he always says "we'll buy another one!"

So I lost .6 and buddy boy stayed the same. He knew to not eat tacos but claims he was "so hungry"...I'm so beating him this round!!! Well Biz has got me all thinking about stuff-damn her! I have really been focused on 115 and then I changed it to 118 as my goal and then she started asking me why I am set on a number. Dr. S says to go until your abnormal fat is gone and your become ravenously hungry. Hmm, I really want to be done by my b-day on the 1st! We shall see....

Onto my blogg buddies:
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Regina- If there is anyway ya'll can come to Dallas we would love to meet! If all else fails we could meet in between Tulsa and Dallas! Oh let me know, that would be so fun!!!

Biz- Eww, you're always messin’ with my mind! I guess I'm not counting anymore...you are absolutely right about what you said (as always)!

Monica- Our husbands are very similar...I tell you that all the time! Right down to getting us tatts for our b-days! We got us some good ones huh?!

Becca- The chocolates...um I put them in the freezer, I hid them! They are those delish Ghiradelli carmels...evil!!! Becca your daughter is 34? OMG, did the time fly or what? I look at how fast 8 years have gone...oh my!

Smacmo- OMG, you were in my dream last night! Is that funny or what? I will go to your blog to tell you about it...it's really funny! And what water wine place? Oh you need to fill me in on that one girlfriend! To answer your question-we were skipping our injections on Sunday's but now since we did the planned interruption and have 11 days left we are just going straight through not skipping any days. You know that the immunity issue may just be a theory right?

Marrray- My funny little Mary! His sis is really excited and I really hope she's going to do this! I know she doesn't know what she's in for and I hope to God she is ready! I told her she needs these few weeks to focus on what she wants and determine what her motivating factor is because it's not easy...remember how it was on R1P2...OMG! That first week Ed and I thought we were goin' die-it's really funny looking back on it! We were so addicted to our comfort foods! Yes, my adorable Marinne (Ma-rinn) is 8 today-she said when she woke up today she almost forgot it was her birthday...aww, she is so adorable (and looks just like me)! ;)

Sorry for the late post today (it's Biz' fault)! I'm on my way to check on my buds!

TGIF!!!!

VLCD #25- 12 days left...

2008-02-14T08:14:00.006-06:00

R3P2D25
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 126.4
Today: 125.4
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 16.6

Ed:
Yesterday: 231.0
Today: 231.0
Release: 0.0
R3 Release: 15.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
L: Catfish Creole
S: 1/2 grapefruit
D: chili w/ 1 egg (Thanks Smacmo-it was so good)!
S: 3 bites of fat free cottage cheese, 1 strawberry
3 L water, 3 c. tea w/stevia and 1 tsp h&h

Ask and you shall receive! Ed's sister called yesterday saying she keeps thinking about how much weight Ed and I have lost (she was with us this past weekend) and is ready "to do whatever you and Ed are doing!" HA! Granted this is the sister that said "there is no way I could do what ya'll are doing" and the same sister who said we "inspired her to go to the gym"...so her wheels have been turning! Oh I love it! We will be heading to Dallas (where she lives) for Easter and I told her when I get there I'll bring everything for her to start. Then she starts saying "no, I want to start NOW!" Isn't that funny?! I sent her the manuscript and the poor thing is just going to have to wait. People are used to these fad, crash diets and I explained to her that this is something that requires planning around special events and times when there are less temptations. So to say the least we are both excited!

Ahh, it's Valentine’s Day! My sweet Ed came home yesterday with flowers, one of those HUGE cards and....uh huh...chocolates and....uh huh....WINE!!! Ed has the hardest time waiting to give me surprises, even for Christmas we opened up all our presents the night before because he couldn't handle waiting any longer-he's so funny! So today we will be doing our wine diet, sticking to protein only and a couple glasses of wine-yummy! I'm to my LIW today so it took me 4 days of make up to get where I was before the planned interruption, not bad! Ed is almost there.

In response to my peeps:
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Lili- OhLili, I hope you feel better today! Thanks for hearing me sista! Hey, ya know sometimes a little "misbehavin" can knock the bug right out of you...LOL!

Mary Moe- LOL at your comment! My favorite people are the ones that think they know everything about the medical field...NOT! Have you ever noticed how much people talk about themselves and everything they "think" they know?! They like to talk and talk and talk when they are cluessless, clueless and clueless.

Smacmo- The egg with the chili....YUM! What a nice change, thanks girlfriend!

Becca- You are so sweet! Um your suggestions with my MIL are great but now I have the best punishment for her for NOT wanting my help. Now her son, daughter and me are all going to be struttin' our stuff and she's bound to come around-who cares, I got my first convert!

Monica- What's up girl?! Are we on the same page or what?! We are now facing the issues of "well how are they going to keep it off?" Remember Biz' post the other day? Yeah, let them just "watch" us like we are watching them get bigger and bigger! Ahh, thanks for the compliments!

Oh Biz- You want me to spank you? Biz, that's not a punishment and we both know that! You don’t need to comment to me every day but I always like it! :)

Hope you all have a nice day today! Valentine’s day is lame (I was in labor on Valentine’s Day having my daughter 8 years ago) and since then I don't associate it with anything fun! Wait, we are having wine...hell yeah it'll be fun! We have 12 days left until LIW (but who's counting)?

VLCD #24- Another day down...

2008-02-13T09:09:00.004-06:00

R3P2D24
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 127.8
Today: 126.4
Release: 1.4
R3 Release: 15.6

Ed:
Yesterday: 232.6
Today: 231.0
Release: 1.6
R3 Release: 15.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
L: chicken, cabbage stirfry
D: chili (5 oz beef, tomatoes, spices) Ed wants this EVERY SINGLE DAY!
3 L water, 3 c. tea w/stevia and 1 Tbls h&h

Phew, getting back down again! So I'm feeling good and back to normal today! I'm not even mad at one single person and I don't give a damn if people are fat and don't want my help-so there!

That HCG is some powerful stuff huh?! Yesterday was another day of cravings and hunger but by the end of the night we were feeling fine. I think of Lili and that song "I want my H....C....G!" LOL. I have mixed feelings about the planned interruption. It felt like we had to start all over again like the beginning of P2 (with cravings and hunger). We are doing our best to get "psyched" for the next 13 days...we can do it!!!

Onto comments:
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Biz- Yes, Dawn's post was very good to read and I understand that people have their own issues and not everyone wants to be Hot Mama's like us! ;)

CB- See, you did what I was about to do with my MIL! Good thing my MIL was upfront at the beginning before I did all the work-then I would've really been mad and bugged! We had to do this alone too and I think because of that is why we are all determined to make this work ya know?! Oh CB I just love ya, and you can take up allllll the space on my blog!

Becca- Our Protoland missionary...I just want one convert, just one! I know it will happen-eventually! I just have to keep being the little shining example that I am-LOL! Oh and the whole Park City idea-WE FRICKIN WISH! I'll shoot ya an email! Oh and thanks for your compliments, I'm blushing....me and my peek-a-boo shirt!

Regina- You know how much I love you but I hope you know how much I appreciate your love and wisdom! I'm not going to offer ANY help to her...she can keep on eatin' them Cheetos!

Liz- Hey you! Welcome to our blog-thanks for stopping by! You are so right-I really appreciate your comment. I need to go check on you today!!!

Smacmo- What's up neighbor? It's good to know that you all can relate with me! The best is that Ed tells people that "we aren't allowed to exercise on this diet" he does it to mess with people. If I was obese and needed to lose weight that would music to my ears! Thanks for your visits!

It's Wednesday, the week is almost over! Come on time fly!!!!

VLCD #23- No excuses!

2008-02-12T08:27:00.001-06:00

R3P2D23
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 129.4
Today: 127.8
Release: 1.6
R3 Release: 14.2

Ed:
Yesterday: 236.0
Today: 232.6
Release: 3.4
R3 Release: 14.2

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
L: eggs (1 whole egg & 2 egg white) w/SF ketchup
D: chili (5 oz beef, tomatoes, spices)
4 L water, 3 c. tea w/stevia

We are happy to see the losses! I hope it doesn't take us all week to catch up to where we were before our weekend "Edventure!" I know we did the right thing and if it sets us back a few days so be it!!!

I'm feeling a bit frustrated this morning! I got an email from Ed's Mom (who had previously expressed interest in doing the protocol) saying that there is "no way" she can afford any extra expense to lose weight. We want nothing more than to help our loved ones lose weight and be healthy!

So, I don't know what my lesson is! I am so excited about this protocol and see it helping so many people but yet nobody (in the outside world) has taken us serious when we say we can help them lose weight! Even this weekend Ed's sister looked at me and said "you have just inspired me....I'm going back to the gym on Monday!" I'm so passionate about this and I feel mute in a world full of obese people who don't care enough to change their lives! It makes me sad for them. Weight loss is not about being in a size 6, it's about becoming the best you and because you are investing so much into your life and body you will reap many, many physical and emotional benefits as we all know!

Once again, I'm grateful to associate with all of you, WINNERS who don't make excuses!

Today I have to give another group shout out! THANKS for the comments, ya'll are the best! I've learned if we ever need a boost I just log on and get connected to my peeps!

Have a great day friends!

Day 26, VLCD #22 Back to business!

2008-02-11T08:43:00.001-06:00

R3P2D26
Jennifer:
Today: 129.4
Gain: 3.8 (from LIW)
R3 Release: 12.6

Ed:
Today: 236.0
Gain: 6.2
R3 Release: 10.8

The party is OVER! Wow, we had a great time! We ate tons of crawfish and had tons of fun! We aren't worried about the gain. I drank almost a gallon of water yesterday and my body is totally retaining. We did great up until the Fish Fry yesterday. I did the best I could to pick off the breading but c'mone! Plus all the sauces-yum! Oh, and I did have 3 bites of the most heavenly carrot cake!

I missed my buds! Can't wait to go check on ya'll! Here are some pics!

Hope you all have a great Monday! I owe all of you comments and will be stopping by today to share some lub!

Day 24- "I'm alive!"

2008-02-09T12:22:00.000-06:00

R3P2D24
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 125.0
Today: 124.4
Release: 0.6
R3 Release: 17.6

Ed:
Yesterday: 229.8
Today: 230.8
Gain: 1.0
R3 Release: 16.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
L: double protein chili
D: grilled Tilapia w/salsa (Ed, corn dog)

We want to send a big "THANK YOU" for all of your comments yesterday! We dedicate this video to all of you...our friends!

P.S. I did it, I chopped my hair and I LOVE IT! We will post pics tomorrow!

VLCD #23- Yesterday was "4" me!!!

2008-02-08T09:03:00.000-06:00

R3P2D23
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 125.0
Today: 125.0
Release: 0.0
R3 Release: 17.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 228.8
Today: 229.8
Gain: 1.0
R3 Release: 17.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: tea w/stevia
L: grilled chicken and celery
D: eggs (1 whole egg & 1 egg white) 3 bites of cottage cheese, 1 pickle
2 L water

Yesterday was our first day of no injections and we were hungry! I mean there's no way the HCG could be out of our system but wow, I wanted some food! No loss today, but ask me if I care! NOPE because yesterday was the day "4" me!

It all started when I hit my 40 lb mark yesterday (to the ounce)! Then we decided to go get my wedding ring resized because it was so big (and stressing me out). Ed lost his wedding ring on Christmas day because it was so big (his diamond not cheap ring mind you)...ewww! Anyway, they measured my finger and OMG my finger size is a 4!!! So it gets better. We both wanted to go shopping to get a couple of new outfits for our fun weekend (since nothing fits). Well I started grabbing size 6's with hope. I started trying them on and holy hell they were too big! I was thinking "no way" I ran out and grabbed 1 pair of 4's put them on as fast as possible-they fit in the legs, past the bootay, up the waist and viola they zipped and buttoned up PERFECTLY! I yelled from the dressing room to Ed "come here, OMG" he was so cute and was thrilled for me. I don't remember being a size 4 (maybe once)! I had to try on 2 different pairs and styles just to make "sure" and yep, I'm a freakin' size 4!!!

It doesn't get any better than that 4 me! I had my moment yesterday! Everything that ever seemed hard or a sacrifice while doing this protocol made it all worth it!

Today we are going shopping for Ed. I'm also going to go get my hair cut. It's to the middle of my back and I'm ready to chop it off (it took 2 days to convince Ed) but I'm doing it!!!! I'm going to have Ed take pics tonight so ya'll can see my new hair and my new hot pair of jeans! I'll post them tomorrow.

So really, it's not all about the # on the scale. I would never think I could weigh 125 and be a size 4 and honestly I could stop now and be thrilled! We are going until the end of Feb. so we both can drop that extra 10 lbs and then Ed will start his R4 in April!

Ya'll are probably thinking "whatever you Bee-o-tch" but it's all good! Thanks for being a part of my "moment!" I can't wait to be apart of all yours....don't stop, you are worth it, a moment like that IS WORTH IT!!!

Onto comments:
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Crystal- Thanks for the love sista! Being from Utah I never even heard of crawfish. The first time I saw them I was freaking out. Ed started peelin' and I started munchin' I love them! He used to have to peel them for me but now I am a champ crawfish eater-I can eat me some crawfish!

Biz- Okay I'll take the heat eaither way, I won't blame you! I can't imagine a gain this weekend especially if I make sure and not eat sugar/starches...we'll see! Are you jealous yet? I'm going to call you when I'm on my 5th beer....HA! Then we'll see how good those green beans are-LOL!

CB- Our sweet little CB! I will drink away your problems okay, that's just the kind of friend I am! Hope today is a little brighter and less stinky for you!

Regina- It's been hard to keep up with me? You are doing great...I think your #'s are better than mine! Thaks for being my little cheerleader...always! Love ya Regina!

Smacmo- Hey girl! See your learning...I had someone ask us "so where do you get your steroids from" after that I decided, to keep it our "little secret!" Of coarse this Dr. surpervised (wink, wink).

Lili- Oh Lili, nothing like a good belly laugh first thing in the morning, you always keep me laughin! I wouldn't recommend using any lines Ed uses-I'm alway having to smack him! As I've mentioned before I grew up in Utah so I know...the cold sucks! I'll think of you while I'm chillin' in my beach chair k?! Sorry Lili!

Okay so today is another exciting day. I'll be chopping the hair like I chopped the fat! I'm so excited! Hope you all have a great day too! Thanks for always being here for us!

VLCD #22- Chinese New Year!

2008-02-07T08:51:00.002-06:00

R3P2D22
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 125.6
Today: 125.0
Release: 0.6
R3 Release: 17.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 229.8
Today: 228.8
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 18.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nothing
S: J-apple
L: scallops w/ baked tomatoes and fresh basil
D: tuna w/ mustard and cucumbers
J-2 L water, Ed-2 L water

Wow, it’s Thursday already?! We almost made it another whole week!

So guess what? No, we didn’t deviate yesterday! We have decided to take a very short “planned interruption” this weekend. We have a friend/family beach party on Saturday with one of our favorite treats…boiled crawfish! I was thinking that we could be strong and just eat a “few” crawfish and a couple of beers and probably be okay then after some discussion with Biz (I’m mentioning her because if this doesn’t work I’m blaming her) we decided that since this is a special occasion and we would really like to enjoy ourselves it’s better to be safe than sorry! So yesterday was our LIW, we will do VLCD today and tomorrow then on Saturday…oh yeah, P3 baby w/crawfish dipped in butter-oh yeah! So on Sunday we will resume injections and VLCD. We are so excited!

"If you want something bad enough you'll find a way...if you don't, you'll find an excuse!"

Onto comments:
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Biz- Our little lab rat! It's okay you just keep rubbin' it in....all your little "tests" guess who is having crawfish baby!

Fattycakes- I know what you mean about this protocol becoming a habit. We are so used to it that even during P3 we feel "off!" Yeah, I've learned NOT to tell people that are just "asking" actually I have only told a couple of family members and it was waaaay over their heads! This weekend we will see many friends that we haven't seen in a long time so it will be interesting to see what they say! Ed likes to say "we shoot up!" LOL

Crystal- That was soooo funny! The crack, the Big Mac-shoot your funny! I don't know what Ed's thing is with the Mexican food...he loves the queso and chips. Now that we get to indulge a little this weekend I'm hoping he'll be "good" the rest of the time!

Wendy- Thanks girl! I know the scale is going down, I'm grateful but goooodness! Yeah, Ed is a great sponsor-NOT!

Becca- Oh you know I'm OCD so thanks for pointing that out! I guess it would've been more appropriate if I wrote "sloooooowly but sllllurry" thanks Miss Spellcheck!

Mary- Another one who pointed out my mistake! Sorry, Ed LOST 2.2 yesterday! I know it doesn't take much to confuse you...LOL! You and your Coca Cola-Maaaary!

Hope you all made it through the crazy weather and storms! Have a great day LOSERS!

VLCD #21- Thanks T.E.A.M.

2008-02-06T08:31:00.000-06:00

R3P2D21
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 125.8
Today: 125.4
Release: 0.2
R3 Release: 16.4

Ed:
Yesterday: 232.0
Today: 229.8
Release: 2.2 (he said let's go out to for Mexican and celebrate)
R3 Release: 17.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: E-coffee w/ stevia, J-nada
L: chili (hamburger, canned tomatoes, spices)
S: 1/2 grapefruit
D: J-baked fish w/ broccoli, E- shrimp w/lemon, strawberries for dessert
J-4 L water, 2 c tea, Ed-1.5 L water, 2 c tea

Another day down...YES! You know what the secret to life is right?! You make sure you go to bed each night and then make sure you wake up the next morning!

Wow, it seems like the days are just flyin' by and the pounds are slooooowly but surely going. Every single ounce matters. When we were all at our heaviest I wonder how much our daily/weekly gains were. Can you imagine if we would've tracked that like we do our weight loss. Ounce by ounce and then before you know it...bam, welcome to chub town!

I truly believe what Becca said about getting so involved in this protocol that it becomes your life. There is so much to be said about support and how vitally important it is to have the encouragement and wisdom of others. It's the same with AA (I haven't done it, even though ya'll may think we need it-LOL) but they have a "buddy system" so they always have someone there to support and encourage when times get tough. We have a such a great community here and since starting our blog we have an entire new appreciation of the rewards this HCG journey has given us. Every aspect in our life is better, wait it's better than better, it's wonderful! So thanks team (Together Everyone Achieves More) for everything!!!

Talk about support...in response to the 10 comments...sheesh!
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Crystal- Your little "flub" cracked me up! Wouldn't it be funny to see what we really write without proofing and spell check-oh my! We are looking forward to the cruise as well, too bad it's so far away! Hope you are doing good...

Wendy- Oh, I've really been thinking about you! Thanks for stoppin' by and giving encouragement to us, you're so sweet! I'll be checking on you k?!

Biz- Like what do I even say to you that I haven't already said?! I'm just wondering if anything will make you stall this round! Are you ready to try the beer yet? Come on be bad, I mean really baaaaaad!

Mary- Yep, half way...phew! I don't know what's goin on with your buddy boy he's just...well, he's Ed! He's all feeling excited because of his big loss today! The only problem with this protocol is he knows that he will lose all the weight he wants even if he cheats! Like today, wham 2.2 lbs gone! So have you been dreaming of Coca Cola? LOL

Winston- Thanks for stopping by and for the very level headed encouraging comment! Not even a hint of sacasim! If I could get Ed to be as good as you, well...I won't go there!

Lili- OMG, I'm still only "almost" to my 40 lb loss! Ed hit is 50 lbs today! Thanks for always checkin' on us sweets!

CB- And how you doin?! Wow, I didn't even think about that-we did lose the amount of an (anorexic) Super Model! Okay, and did I read that right? Ed and I are a "fine example" LOL! You are so sweet and I guess I need to accept the compliment because really we have done good! Thanks CB!

Becca- Ed and I are really good at finding the "loop hole" in everything-but like I say...do as we say (I mean Dr. S says) not as we do...unless you wanna have fun! We'll think of somethin' to get your hubby on that cruise and this protocol! There you go, all of us fine chicks can gang up on your husband, men aren't hard to "work over" ya know?!

Smacmo- Thanks for stopping by (did you put your shoes on yet)? YOU are the one who is kickin' butt Miss Danskin! I'm so impressed!

Regina- Ed as of today has me beat by 6 oz...dhope! It's okay I know he'll cheat again and then I'll be ahead once again-LOL! I "think" we will go the full 40 days even though you and Biz are bailing on me. Yes, this will be my last round...how exciting is that?! And NO Ed won't be able to handle another round without me that's why Biz is going to take my place. He will be starting again when Biz does (and she's much meaner than me)!

Thanks for all the kind words! Right back at cha! Big losses today....have a great one!

VLCD #20- Half way...

2008-02-05T08:33:00.002-06:00

R3P2D20
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 126.4
Today: 125.8
Release: 0.6
R3 Release: 16.2

Ed:
Yesterday: 231.6
Today: 232.0
Gain: 0.4
R3 Release: 14.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nada
L: J-baked cod w/ broccoli, E- shrimp w/ asparagus
D: chili (hamburger, canned tomatoes, spices)
3.75 L water, 1 c tea, Ed-1 MillerLite (baaaad boy)

Well look at that-Mama got to 125.8 today and big daddy…oops (shouldn’t have had that beer)! So today I am .8 away from hitting my 40 lbs loss and Ed is this close to hitting his 50 lbs total loss! Together we have lost almost 90 pounds of chub! When we went to bed last night Ed said “it seems like our bed feels bigger!” LOL! It’s nice taking up less space in this world!

Ya know what? There's a really good chance I'll make it to 115 afterall! Especially if we do a full 40 days, so we'll see!

In response to my fan club-
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Crazy Mary- Still had a loss girlfriend! Stupid TOM, always messing with us! I read somewhere last night that women really only have 1 week a month that is normal. The other 3 weeks we are dealing w/ ovulation, PMS'ing and TOM! It gets so old! Thanks for keepin' me laughing, I think you are almost as crazy as me!

Bizanator- I'm doing it girlfriend! Thanks for your support (always) and the yummy recipes! I know I always tell you, but I wanna be like Biz! I still can't believe you hit your goal already! WTG!

Crystal- Whaaassssup girl? We are a baaad example, but who cares! You all wouldn't expect anything less from the McNairs! 30 lbs? You can do it!!!!

Lili- Thanks for your email and addy! I wonder how your first VLCD day went. I'm on my way to check on ya! "Booze & Looze" diet...LOL

Well that's all she wrote! Happy Tuesday!

VLCD #19- No issues today...

2008-02-04T07:31:00.000-06:00

R3P2D19
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 127.0
Today: 126.4
Release: 0.6
R3 Release: 15.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 231.6
Today: 231.6
Release: 0.0
R3 Release: 15.2

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia (Ed)
L: grilled chicken
D: J-2 glasses of merlot, E-3 Miller Lites
3 L water

Yep Wine and Beer! It’s all goooooood! I was happy to see a loss today-even though I know sometimes when you deviate it may not show up until the following day. I weighed myself again not too long ago and saw 125.8! I’m not taking that weight because it’s not my normal weigh in time but that was a great number to see and I can’t wait to see it again “for real” this week!

So last night we looked at pictures of ourselves before we started the protocol-OMG! It’s amazing how you can gain and gain and not really notice-until you see a picture! We decided to take more pics last night and the changes are remarkable! After looking at my pics I started to question if I should stop at 120 lbs. I am happy with the way I look now and if it all ended today (which it’s not) I would be proud of my accomplishments- the hard work has paid off!

Ed still has another round left and has been having a harder time this round than the other two, so if we did end sooner than the 40 days he’d be thrilled!

So we’ll see! I just mixed up a fresh batch of HCG and we should be good to go for as long as we decide!

Onto to my support group-
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Girliegirl- What’s up BFF? Thanks for everything girlfriend! Today is D-day for you…can’t wait to see how you do! Welcome to P2 (again) we can do this…I’m here for ya!

Smacmo- Hey, thanks for the visit! Yeah, I’m getting over this whole number on the scale issue. Shoot I don’t have any clothes that fit and that’s the fun part! Hope you’ve recovered from your “wild weekend!” LOL

Regina- No worries…taking those pics and comparing did me soooo much good yesterday! I’m trying to be calm and level headed like YOU! No webcam yet…but I will! You and Biz can’t use yours until I get mine-SORRY!

Mary- Yeah, yesterday was a bad/good day! It’s so funny how you pick up on my vibe! I love ya Mary! Ya know how HCG messes with TOM? I think I am being hormonal and Ed was buggin’ me yesterday because he wanted to go out! We “compromised” on the alcohol! I take myself too seriously sometimes and I need to learn to live life a little even when I’m on the protocol! Like you, Miss Krispy Kreme!

Lili- Thank you sweet Lili! You are another very level headed, wise example! Thanks for your encouraging words, always! Can you give me your email? Email me at je_mcnair@yahoo.com!

I can’t believe I waited to start my blog on my last round…I wonder how I ever made it the first 2 rounds without ya’ll! I’ll still be blogging for P3, P4 and when Ed starts his next round-so no matter what, I’ll be here for you all too!

Have a goooooooood Monday!

VLCD #18- Who cares what the scale says...

2008-02-03T08:51:00.000-06:00

R3P2D18
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 126.4
Today: 127.0
Gain: 0.6
R3 Release: 15.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 232.5
Today: 231.6
Release: 0.9
R3 Release: 15.2

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia (Ed)
L: grilled chicken, salad w/mustard dressing & chopped apple
S: 1/2 grapefruit
D: alaskan cod w/baked tomato
3 L water, 1 c dandelion tea

I don't know what's going on and quite frankly I don't wanna "go there!" My patience is being tested! There's no explanation for the gain and I don't want to drive myself crazy trying to figure it out! I was wondering what this round was going to be like being this close to my goal and after reading Biz' blog I'm wondering if 115 isn't realistic! I'm going 40 days or until I feel hungry the way Dr. S says! It's not about the numbers, it's not about the numbers...one more time, it's not about the numbers!

Ed is doing great and as of today he is ahead of me! My man is lookin' good too! It's really fun doing this together and watching our bodies change, we feel like we are with new people!

So yeah, that's that!

Onto comments:
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Hiiii Maaaary! Okay only YOU and my Mom are allowed to call me Jenny! Yep, any loss is a good loss....whaaaaaaa! Ed's been whining all morning because he wants to go to a Super Bowl party. I may have considered it if I would've lost something today...WHATEVER!

Hey CB- You are so close, stay strong! LOL about chewing gum all day-I hear ya!

Bizzy Biz the therapist- Time to reevaluate the SMART goal! We knew this would be an interesting round for me! Do you know of anyone else who is on their last round almost to goal weight? At least I can be happy for you on the days you lose and I don't (can you see my poking my tongue out at you)?

Crystal- Glad to have ya on board! I can't think of a better reward than a cruise! So what's your goal this round?

Becca- We would love to have you go! Hey, we have plenty of time to figure out how we can get you there! What's with these Men? Ed thinks I'm crazy for wanting to lose more...remember this whole discussion awhile back? Yeah, and they say we're "high maintenance?" They are the ones with the issues! I don't remember in the marriage vows agreeing to "obey" his commands on where my weight should be, do you?

Funky art chick Lili- Yeah, I'm not really into the whole Super Bowl thing either, just the food! Any day is a great day to shop! Wonder how your load day is goin...I'm thinking about downin' a 40 just to get back at the scale-LOL!

Monica- Hope you had a great Birthday! Um, I "was" ahead of Ed! :( I have purposely not told him that yet and I don't plan on telling him until he asks! Gotta keep him on his toes ya know?!

Well, until tomorrow....

VLCD #17- All is well...

2008-02-02T09:01:00.001-06:00

R3P2D17
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 127.0
Today: 126.4
Release: 0.6
R3 Release: 15.6

Ed:
Yesterday: 232.5
Today: 232.5
Release: 0.5
R3 Release: 14.3

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: grilled hamburger w/salad topped with Biz' yummy mustard dressing
D: catfish w/baked tomato
3 L water, 1 c dandelion tea

Happy Ground Hog Day! Looks like we have 6 more weeks of winter! It's winter? Sorry, it's 75 degrees in Houston today and I feel like going to the beach! I grew up in SLC, Utah and most of my family is there so I know that it's snowy and coooold there! Hey, I had to walk "5 miles to school, in snow up to my knees" not really!

How 'bout them comments-
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Biz- Um, that comment...ROFL! That's all I have to say about that!

Lili- Oh, and you better be goin' on that cruise! Don't tease us...

Monica- The strong one! Think about the cruise...we would love for you to be there! I want to meet you! Onions, yes I do stall from them! I remember that from last round but ya know how this HCG makes you lose your mind? Hope you have fun this weekend, you're awesome!

Mary- OMG, "just joshin" I used to say that! You and your sweet little comments everyday, always here for us huh?! You're the shiz Mary!

Crystal- What's up stranger? Yes, you also need to go on the cruise...can you imagine the fun! Thanks for asking about the seasoning! I went and looked right away. Looks like it has no sodium but yes, it has carrots and starch in it! I didn't use much, but don't plan on using it again! Thanks so much for the heads up! P2 VLCD starts tomorrow? Come on already!

Super Bowl weekend...stay strong my friends!

VLCD #10- I'm blaming the onions!

2008-02-01T08:38:00.000-06:00

R3P2D16
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 127.0
Today: 127.0
Release: 0.0
R3 Release: 15.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 233.8
Today: 233.0
Release: 0.8
R3 Release: 13.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nada
S: 1/2 grapefruit
L: baked chicken w/ s&p & Mrs. Dash Chipotle seasoning
S: apple
D: catfish w/grilled onions (thanks to Biz' help, I remember I stall when I eat onions)
3.5 L water, 1 c dandelion tea

Well so much for my "test!" I know, I know...my body is "playing catch up, I'm "still losing inches," "it's just water retention"... does any of that help? NOPE, well kind of! I really want to hit my 40 lb mark this week and I'm only 2 measly pounds away! Ed is only 3 lbs away from his 50 lb mark! I love HCG and I know it's working, I just get impatient! I'm still happy though-this has been a great week! Hey, we've gone 4 whole days without deviating-LOL!

Funny Biz' blog today was about mental catchup! It really isn't about our weight or what the scale says, I mean come on! Through this protocol I have found my treasures...all of you! I know I'll get to my goal so in the meantime I need to remind myself-"the JOURNEY is the Reward!"

In response to my girrrrrs:
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Biz- Thanks for being here for me...always! I'm a basket case huh? It was a great week...thanks for reminding me to not sweat the small stuff! Does it get old being the "camp counselor" for all of us?

Mary- Yeah, I "was" losing! Your buddy boy is being a "good buddy boy" and still losing! Hey, I'm still beating him, I mean-I'm still winning!

CB- Did I sound happy? I am happy, I'm even happy today! Funny you can "read through" the blog huh?! I could feel you too-hope you feel better sweets! Experiment-shperiment-too bad it didn't work! I'm going to try Biz' exact menu today! :)

Dory, I mean Wendy- That was soooo funny! Ed calls me Dory all the time-"just keep swimming, just keep swimming!" My goal...115! 12 lbs left! "Just keep swimming...."

Regina- You brat! We ate the same menu yesterday and you LOST! Good thing I love you so much! Btw, good job!

Becca- Ahh, cute story...I would carry around a Dory toy too if I had one! I love the grapefruit with the Stevia, it is yummy huh?! You weigh at night too? I'm going to start doing that! Last night I weighed the same as the night before and I thought "uh oh" interesting I weighed the same today! Wonder how you did yesterday-Mrs. slim and trim in your turquoise shorts!

Okay, before I forget I need to invite you all on a cruise that some of us are going on November (10-15). It was actually set up by Harmony on the HCG Forum. It's in celebration of our hot new bodies! We need to start having HCG conventions, and this can be the 1st annual!

Here is the link with all the details-check it out! Don't try to get out of it, because YOU ALL are going!

http://hcgsupportgroup.forumotion.com/vacation-ideas-f23/5-night-baja-mexico-t1256.htm?sid=6bf561d0b4d4916c730f267231b7e6cf

Please let me know if you have any questions! You can also email me at: je_mcnair@yahoo.com

Its Friday....woo hoo!

VLCD #15- the secret....

2008-01-31T08:50:00.000-06:00

R3P2D15
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 127.6
Today: 127.0
Release: 0.6
R3 Release: 15.0

Ed:
Yesterday: 233.8
Today: 233.8
Release: 0.0
R3 Release: 13.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/stevia
L: chicken w/cucumbers
D: shrimp w/ 1/2 grapefruit
3 L water, (Ed 1 L water, 2 c. coffee)

Well I was waiting for today's weigh in to know if our "look-a-like steak day" worked! So I've lost 1.6 in 2 days and Ed lost 2 lbs yesterday but nothing today, interesting! I believe he would've lost more if we would drink his water but I can only do so much "reminding" ya know?!

So basically as you saw it on Tuesday, we skipped lunch drank plenty of water and then for dinner had our total allowed protein (7 oz) with an apple. Steak days aren't hard for Ed and I, actually Ed asks for them in P3 even when we aren't above our LIW. The steak day on HCG was quite easy because we really weren't that hungry-it was very "do-able!" With this being our 3rd round we are more open to "testing" so it was great to know that steak days work in P2 too!

So not much of a secret! I'm going to try a little different menu today, another test...I'll keep you posted!

Onto yesterday's comments-
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Biz- So do you think Ed had a stall like how JPS has a stall/gain after her "apple day?" Interesting I still lost...hmmm! More testing! So last night before bed I weighed 128.2 (so I lost 1.2 in my sleep) Ed weighed 235.8 (so he lost 2 lbs in his sleep). I never knew we lost weight in our sleep-duh! Btw, can yo see me now...can you see me now...what about now? LOL

Lili- Thanks for the name correction...I was going off of Biz' blog, so it's HER fault! No big secret, and you know if we had a secret you'd be in on it sista!

Monica- What's up girl? Yes, things are back on track! I needed to "get it together" because I have all you peeps to answer too! Thanks for the love...right back at ya!

Mary- I wondered about you yesterday...I'm going to check on you next! Believe it or not we really didn't get too hungry. Don't get me wrong, when it was time to eat we were happy but the HCG this round is really suppressing our appetites. I would say only do the steak day as a last ditch effort and make sure you stay very busy that day! Ed and I thought it was funny you called him "buddy boy!" LOL

Wendy- Oh yeah! Keep the prize in site huh? I wonder what your losses are today. Have I ever told you how great your pics look?

Re-nay-nay- Thanks for the compliment, awww shucks you're too sweet! I keep going back to your #'s trying to compare and your R3 has been amazing! Yum P3....lucky!

Regina- Always there for me huh?! Thank you for everything-I appreciate your friendship so much! So glad our paths have crossed, I just love ya!

Becca- Yeah Biz always voices what I'm already thinking...she's scary like that! I always listen too because it makes her feel like she's the boss! OMG, I just went and looked at your pics! I will do the commenting on your blog but wow Becca, this stuff really works huh?! And yes, smarty pants I do work, maybe even twice a month! :)

Okay, I'm expecting some big numbers from ya'll...btw, is this round done yet?!

VLCD #14- The sun is shining...it's a new day!

2008-01-30T08:18:00.000-06:00

R3P2D14
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 128.6
Today: 127.6
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 14.4

Ed:
Yesterday: 235.8
Today: 233.8
Release: 2.0
R3 Release: 13.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nothing
L: nothing
D: Jenn, 7 oz. 91/9 organic beef. Ed, 7 oz Bison steak. 1 apple each
3.4 L water, 2 c. tea

“Endurance is the most difficult of all the disciplines but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes!” -Buddha

Do you all see each day as a brand new day to learn something from? Do we all realize how much we use to turn to food/drinks to help “escape from the real problem?” Before when Ed and I had “issues” to deal with our way of making it better was to go out and eat! Since starting this protocol we have had to take a good look at things and deal with them without our “comfort food.” It only makes sense…we are going through so many physical changes and it’s only natural to be changing mentally as well.

So it’s another day, new commitments and new attitudes. I feel blessed God gave us another day to learn from! Let’s endure to the end-until we reach our goals, our final victory is waiting!

In response to yesterday’s comments:
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Biz- How do I write THANK YOU big enough so you’ll really know? The student is ready! Biz, it worked…and look…finally 127! I only have to beat my head against the wall 14 times but I do get it eventually!

Wendy- Thanks girlfriend! You know what I’m going through! Yep, after much “discussion” he knows to get the hell out of my way because I’m doing this, I WILL REACH MY GOAL! Thanks for always checking on us!

Lili- Like how do I even respond? That comment needs to be published somewhere! I gave Ed the computer last night to get “caught up” on the comments and after he read yours he said “wow!” We got it all out on the table last night! Thank you so much for the honesty, insight and wisdom! Your comment put so many things into perspective for us! Thank you for sharing this journey with us! Oh, and thanks for the info on the kefir. I’m so into the organics and naturals, I can’t believe I didn’t even know about it! The organic consumer website was too cool! Thanks for sharing; we’ll be all about the kefir on P3!

Renee- Yes come take me away! What do I have to tell you so we could take a girls trip? Stop teasing…could you imagine all of us crazy girls together?! Thanks for the love Renee, you’re my girl-hope all is well (I think you may be eating normally today, yes?)

Mary- Did we make it through yesterday? Hope today is a little brighter…love ya Mary!

I'm on my way to check on all of you! You're lucky in life to have 1 great friend, even luckier to have 2 great friends, so what did we do right to have ALL of you as friends? I cherish all of you and appreicate what you have added to our lives!

Have a great day!

VLCD #13- A good day to be bugged!

2008-01-29T08:16:00.000-06:00

R3P2D13
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 128.4
Today: 128.6
Gain: 0.2
R3 Release: 13.4

Ed:
Yesterday: 235.0
Today: 235.8
Gain: 0.8
R3 Release: 11.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nothing
L: grilled chicken, broccoli, 1/2 grapefruit
D: cheesy chicken onion soup
4 L water (Ed, 1.5 L)

Like why am I doing this to myself when I know I’m this close to my goal? Ed and I had several work appointments yesterday (see, I can “work” too) and one of the appointments we had was at…yep, a damn Mexican restaurant! I even cooked a meal to take with us so we wouldn’t be tempted to eat out-you can see that worked real well. The owner (who bought a sign from us) insisted we eat her famous cheesy onion soup. When she was on her way to get the soup I stated stressing about eating it and his response was “don’t worry about it, and plus she just bought a sign-don’t be rude and eat the soup!” We shared 1 bowl and Ed munched on some chips. As we were eating we started talking about our goals for this round and I expressed that I feel he is always tempting me and that I need him to support me more-this isn’t a party! Well the conversation got pretty interesting. Basically Ed feels I’m at the “perfect” weight right now and doesn’t think I need to lose anymore! Yes, that was a complement and I appreciated that but NO! I know where I want to be and I AM GOING TO GET THERE! It’s about ME and how I feel! I was frustrated with him and angry at myself for not just saying “no” to the soup and so to wake up and weigh myself just topped it off…so today VLCD 13 I’m officially bugged! I need to refocus, take responsibility for myself and stop the insanity! Another interesting thing is I had a gallon of water yesterday and hardly went pee all day so that didn’t help matters!

Oh well, its a new day! I’m still learning! This protocol is more of a mental challenge than anything else. I would have to say I have changed more on the inside since starting this protcol back in August than I have changed physically, I'm learning so much about myself.

As my Mama would always say: "it’s okay-stand up, brush off your knees, put a smile on your face and keep going!"

In response to yesterday’s comments:
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Biz- Whaaaaa, today isn't the day for 127! Glad you got a good night's sleep and a loss-yay! Now you can't blame me for your "smaller loss" like yesterday!

Mary- You nailed it...he is trying to sabotage me-but no worries I AM IN CONTROL!

Monica- Thanks for your sweetness-I just love ya! So much for my "non salty Monday!" I'm going to (for the 3rd day) really have a "non salty day!"

CB- Yeah, how about none of us talk to Ed today...LOL!

Renee- The jager thing...I know! Ed was putting the crab in the freezer and found it. It's not something we ever have, he's just a freak!

"The Big C"- That was funny! Glad you'll be joining us on P2, my bet is on you girlfriend!

Becca- Of course I know Sponge Bob...that's why I said it! How tricky of your daughter, too bad the kids get older and don't fall for those "tricks" any longer! Little smarty pants!

Thanks for your support my friends! Ed is feeling bad and keeps saying "I'm not going to do that anymore, I'll support you, I'm sorry...." you know what I say-blah, blah, blah, blah and BLAH! I am in control of ME and I WILL GET TO MY GOAL! I'm almost there!

VLCD #12- I said "NO!" crabby pants!

2008-01-28T08:47:00.000-06:00

R3P2D12
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 128.8
Today: 128.4
Release: 0.4
R3 Release: 13.6

Ed:
Yesterday: 236.8
Today: 235.0
Release: 1.8
R3 Release: 11.8

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nada
L: we shared 1 giant Alakan King crab leg w/fresh lemon
D: chicken w/cucumber (Ed, 2 grissinis & a shot of jager)
3.5 L water, 1 Pellegrino (Ed, 1.5 L)

See what happens when I say "NO!" My whole plan yesterday was to drink water and as little sodium as possible so guess who comes home with the biggest crab legs I've ever seen?! Uh huh ED! We have some good friends who own a seafood market and he stopped by and loaded up! I had to eat it, I mean how I could I pass up on that? It tasted sooooo salty and I knew that wasn't good but...whatever!

Still a loss for me and Ed has had 2 good days in a row...but I'm still beating him! Just for fun we did the ketosis strips this morning and they were as dark as they can get-GO GET THAT FAT HCG!

Okay, well today is going to be what yesterday was suppose to be...water and low sodium!

In response to yesterdays/today's comments-
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Biz- It couldn't have been the tuna, everyone is eating tuna and doing just fine! Yes, my body is playing catch up and I hope I don't sound like one of those anorexic chicks that freak out if they gain a pound! It's just so nice to see that scale moving...let's get done with this already! Your sister WILL get to my weight! Like I say: "if we can do it, anyone can do it!" Our bodies love to be thin and trim!

Mary- Sorry my sense of humor is a little "off the wall" sometimes-glad you got it! And yes, I did measure yesterday and have lost .5 more on my waist-so who gives a damn about that scale!

Becca- Thanks for the compliment...yeah, I have a flame bikini that can't wait to be worn-OMG! Becca, let's not put balls, speedo and my Dad in one sentence EVER AGAIN! LOL! Thanks for all your comments-I think you are as crazy as me!

Lili- Oh, I was wondering about you-are you starting P2 today? I think I just read that on Biz' blog! Yes, tuna and pickles...yum!

Wendy- So nice of you to encourage Ed but he's running his mouth saying he's "going to beat all you ladies" me included! How's your cheating husband doing? Ever since I told him that your husband cheats on the weekends he keeps saying that's what he's going to do...whatever!

CB- Oh, another sweet compliment, thank you! I still see work that needs to be done on this bod but goodness I can't complain-we love HCG! You back?

Thanks for the visits! Ya'll make this so fun!
What?! It's Monday already? Have a good one...

VLCD #11- Dhope!

2008-01-27T09:16:00.000-06:00

R3P2D11
Jennifer:
Yesterday: 128.8
Today: 128.8
Release: 0.0
R3 Release: 13.2

Ed:
Yesterday: 238.4
Today: 236.8
Release: 1.6 (and very excited because he's on the last hole on his belt)
R3 Release: 10.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: protein shake
L: 1/2 can of organic albacore (in water) w/organic low sodium pickle
D: bison steak w/lettuce, 1/2 apple and ginger dressing
2 L water, 1 c tea

Well dang it! I'm blaming this one on EweWho! ;) I've seen how a few people have eaten tuna and still lost so I decided to "test the theory" yesterday! Dhope! Looks like it didn't work for me, but Ed had a good loss (go figure)! Here's yesterday's nutritional breakdown:
cals: 400
protein: 68
carbs: 18
sodium: 927 (there's the problem!)

Here's what Dr. S says:
"This can be illustrated by mentioning the case of salt. In order to hold one teaspoonful of salt the body requires one liter of water, as it cannot accommodate salt in any higher concentration. Thus, if a person eats one teaspoonful of salt his weight will go up by more than two pounds as soon as this salt is absorbed from his intestine."

Now if 1 tsp. of salt contains about 2000 mg we had the equivalent of nearly 1/2 tsp of salt which would make us retain 1/2 L water which is 1 lb. of water! Okay, I just made myself feel better-I'll drink tons of water today, NO protein shake and NO tuna (oh it was so good with the pickle though)! I haven't eaten pickles ever on P2 and it's probably not a good idea. So what does this all mean? I do better when I drink alcohol than when I eat sodium so that's the trick for me! LOL

Ready for a good joke?
In heaven God asked for all the men and all the women to form 2 lines-one line was for all the people who have women as the head of their household and the second was for the people who had men as the head of their household. The line with women as head of the household was a mile long and the one with the men as head of the household hand only 1 man standing there! God walked over to the man in that line and was shocked, then said "out of all the men who I have made leaders you are the only one in this line, I make you the example, what words of wisdom can you share with all of us?" The man looked around a bit confused and said "I don't know, my wife told me to stand here!"

Happy Sunday!

VLCD #10- The animal needs to be caged...

2008-01-26T08:11:00.000-06:00

R3P2D10
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 129.2
Today: 128.8
Release: 0.4
R3 Release: 13.2

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 237.8
Today: 238.4
GAIN: 0.6 (he's actually happy about that...hmm)
R3 Release: 8.4

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nothing
L: grilled chicken w/ cucumber (Ed-Mexican, yes AGAIN)!
D: bison steak w/grilled onions (Ed, nothing)
1.5 L water

No complaints for me other than I didn’t drink as much water yesterday. Now Ed on the other hand…today’s weigh in should be interesting (he is still asleep so I’ll post his stats later)! He met a friend at a Mexican restaurant yesterday-SCARY! From what he "says" he ate queso, CHIPS and chicken- oh yeah and a “couple” of beers. Last night he was trying to convince me-“let’s just go as long as possible on the HCG with a few cheats here and there, and it won’t matter we’ll still lose better than if we were on any other diet.” It's like...isn't that what you are already doing?! Whatever, he can do what he wants but I want get this round completed and move on! We have such a relaxed lifestyle and we used to eat out ALL the time. Many of our great memories revolved around food and drinks-wow, has that all changed! Good thing I didn’t start this blog on R1 because I can only imagine how pathetic it would’ve been! It was a total lifestyle change overnight and we weren’t sure how to deal with it emotionally. Ya'll should've seen us, we were a couple of messes! This protocol forces you to take a good look at yourself and your life…we always joked that we were in “rehab.” I have completely changed my relationship with food and each round gets easier and easier. Ed, as you can see we’re still working on it!

So, in response to yesterdays comments-
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Biz- We just love your comments! You set the stage for me girlfriend…I kept saying “I’m going to have a R3 like Biz” I think it worked! Ed was all proud of himself yesterday because he drank his “whole water bottle” it’s still only 1 L, oh well-he’s trying (kind of)!

EweWho- 120 when you were 12?! I wonder if you could get back to that weight (not that you would want to). Do you think there is a set point that our bodies won’t move past? I’m going to post some recent pics today too! Thanks as always for your compliments…you are the best!

Wendy- Thanks little Missy! Score on the passport…197 bucks though, dang! I still can’t believe we need passports to go to Mexico! BTW, you’re kickin’ some booty too!

Mary- Thanks as always, hope you had a nice day yesterday!

Becca- I love it…the wine and rose diet, oh yeah and beer! Whatever we’re doing or NOT doing I’ll take it! It is funny though because on previous rounds Ed’s average was around 1.4 a day- this round…let’s see-wow, still 1 lb a day! This protocol is amazing! Like I say "if we can do it, anyone can do it!"

Lili- And Thank You for the compliments! I need to update our pics-I can’t even wear those pants anymore because they are too big-gotta love it! Extra sauce on those ribs…that was great! Yum, I want some ribs! I’m so grateful we found this protocol before we got too out of control. I couldn’t imagine being anymore overweight and then trying to lose it the “normal way.” You’re right there is no excess skin-it’s like my body is reshaping as if there was no extra weight before-I can’t wait to see my pics after this round! Yeah, my Dad wears a speedo too…we tease him but he doesn’t care-what’s with these guys? I would much rather see my boyfriend in one that my DAD-ewww!

Well that's quite the note to end on...NOT!

I hope to have a nice "chill" weekend! Thanks for being here for us!

VLCD #9- Jenn is so in the lead...

2008-01-25T07:53:00.000-06:00

R3P2D9
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 130.2
Today: 129.2 (what a 2 as the second #? Wow, been a long while since I've seen that)
Release: 1.0
R3 Release: 12.8

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 238.0
Today: 237.8
Release: 0.2
R3 Release: 9.0

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/ stevia
L: grilled chicken w/ tomato, 1/2 orange
D: Jay Robbs protein shake http://www.jayrobb.com/
2 L water (Ed, maybe drank 20 oz that's why his loss wasn't that great)

We were good kids yesterday-I know hard to believe! I'm very surprised at my #'s this round. I remember reading Biz' blog during her R3 and I hoped mine would be as good...so far sooo good!

If you haven't noticed we posted our before/after pics on the side bar of our blog. You can click on the image to enlarge it (if you dare)! It's amazing how just 33 lbs (Ed) and 25 lbs gone (me) can make such a difference. Goodness we were chunky monkeys! Those pics were taken after R1. We forgot to take pics after R2. Now being on R3 I can see even greater results-I will make sure and post pics after R3 (maybe I can sneak a pic of Ed with his shirt off, no Becca NOT a speedo)! ROFL

In response to yesterday's comments:
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Biz- Sorry, we beat you to it...Don't be mad you know that Ed and I are the perfect candidates to test the theory. You are the HCG leader and have to be a good example-Ed and I on the other hand that went out the window on what VLCD 4?! The whole "girly man" is hilarious! Yes, Ed drinks wine...and he likes it too!

Mary- Don't be a hater-LOL! Come on...drink with us Birthday girl-KIDDING!

EweWho- Ed was cracking up at what you wrote-he's a stud but I am much cuter-LOL! Thanks as always for your sweet comments!

Monica- I would defiantly say we have found what doesn't Not work for us (good way to put that)! No Monica you keep being good and do not do what we do...do what we say! I mean do what Dr. S says!

Becca- Ya know what? Normally when we drink we get sooooo hungry but with the HCG it hasn't made us hungry-alcohol or not! And the six pack-girl you so funny! Don't worry if he loses (which he will) I'll figure something out!

Lili- Interesting huh?! I'm still losing but I shouldn't keep testing it! I keep thinking of the saying "if you don't want to fall of the cliff don't stand on the edge." I have made sure to stay under my 500 cal and drink plenty of water-now Ed's small loss today could support your theory! Ed is really bad about drinking water so I'm sure that was a huge factor. Hope your feeling better.

Okay, I guess that's all! Who knows what's in store for the weekend-would I even dare to try it again? As Becca said which I recommend-just watch from a distance!

Happy Friday and Happy Birthday to Mary she is turning 21 today! ;)

VLCD #8 - Testin' the limits...

2008-01-24T09:44:00.000-06:00

R3P2D8
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 132.2
Today: 130.2
Release: 2.0
R3 Release: 11.8

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 239.6
Today: 238.0
Release: 1.6
R3 Release: 8.8
(Only took him 8 days but he is now UNDER his LIW)

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nothing
L: nothing
D: 2 glasses of Merlot, 91/9 organic grilled hamburger (Ed, grissini)
2 L water

I mean we have to be honest right?! This blog is for us and if we lie aren't we just lying to ourselves? With that being said- I gotta take the blame for this one! TOM unexpectedly showed up yesterday! I've been reading how people are having some interesting TOM issues and then out of nowhere...here mine comes! I wasn't feeling too great yesterday, not wanting to eat, nothing sounding good so I didn't eat! It wasn't on purpose I was just listening to my body. Ed had appointments all day and didn't eat either. At about 5 pm I got to thinkin' "hmmm, wine....do I dare" knowing what his answer would be I called Ed, his answer "Hell Yeah" (of coarse)! He walked in the door with a bottle of wine and roses....sweet huh?! After one glass we were both like "wow"... it didn't take much!

So my loss today I'm sure is a combo of less cals and TOM arriving! I always lose good once it arrives. We probably sound like a couple of "lushes" don't we?! I don't really know what got into me but this whole thing has got me thinking....can you be a bit "devious" as long as there is no sugar/starch and you stay under 500 cal? I think we may continue to test this theory!

The best part is I stepped on the scale this morning and the first reading said 126.6-WHAT?! I stepped on it again....oh, 130.2...still shocking! 3 more times, still 130.2-I'll take it! Whoooop there it is!

Onto yesterday's comments:
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Biz- Ed is doing another round and said "game on" probably because of the 1 beer a day. Thanks for everything Biz! The ginger dressing, that's yours girlfriend-WE LOVE IT!

Monica- Thank you for checking on us everyday...can't wait to see if your stall is over!

Mary- Another encourager...thank you! Yes, there is defiantly some competition going on-it's so fun that way especially when I'm winning-oh yeah!

EweWho- You are the one that's the cheerleader-thanks for always being there for me! Ed is lots of fun...he said he'll post once a week (oh, thanks honey for gracing us with your presence) LOL!

Renee- I know, I can't believe I'm almost to the 120's hopefully tomorrow I'll be seeing #2 on the scale (120 was the weight I was at when I met Ed)! Thanks as always for checking on us!

Crystal- Ed read your comment last night (while drinking his wine) saying-"yeah Captain" he was laughin' at your post!

Becca- We read your post this morning and we were laughing sooo hard just at the thought of him in a speedo! It's so funny because I told him that I was going to post our "before & after" pics and that I was going to use the ones with his shirt off (I was kidding) but he was like "no, don't" I said if I have to have my butt posted you can show your gut...he won! Hence his nice, clothed pic! I can't stop laughing! Men, no matter how fit they are really should not wear a speedo! I may purposely lose if that was the bet! Oh yeah he said "tell those ladies to stop fantasizing about me" ROFL!

Time to publish this puppy! Can't wait to see how all my buddies are doing! Have a good one-it's almost Friday!

VLCD #7 "The girls need a head start..."

2008-01-23T09:34:00.000-06:00

R3P2D7
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 133.4
Today: 132.2
Release: 1.2
R3 Release: 9.8

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 243.2
Today: 239.6
Release: 3.6
R3 Release: 7.2
+0.6 LIW

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nothing (normally we have coffee but for some reason we just haven't been drinking it...we had it every single day on our previous rounds-I think we're better w/out it).
L: Organic 91/9 grilled hamburger, salad w/ ginger dressing, orange
D: grilled shrimp, asparagus (lemon, s&p)
2.5 L water, 1 c. tea w/stevia

Hey everyone this is Ed (beer drinking Evil Ed). I read everyone’s comments and when I read Winston’s I decided it was time to step up and post. Ladies its good you are encouraging Jennifer so much because this is the FIRST and ONLY time she is beating me. I may be the “bad one” but Jennifer always goes along with me-she is my partner in crime. Winston, the girls just need a head start so they don’t feel as bad when we are passing them up! Jennifer always gets so mad and whines because I win at everything. Men Rule and Women Drool! Damn Mexican restaurants - at least I didn't have a Margarita! Thanks for the comments Jennifer does a great job of telling on me.

Oh, the King has spoken and the Queen says "WHAT-EVER!"

Ed is obviously excited about his big loss today, no worries I'm still goin' down...day by day and feeling great! We decided for this round we would go back down to 125 iu and it's made a world of difference!

In response to yesterday's comments:

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Mary- The SlimFast is not the regular or the Optima. You have to look for the "Low Carb" (Wally World has them). We drank them during P3 because they have 20g of protein!

Biz- Ed can be our lab rat, let's test out the 500 cal thing on him! Just to torture him let's start by making him eat 500 cal worth of cabbage (he HATES cabbage)! Have I said it enough...glad you’re back on P2!

Wendy- Ohhhh it does feel good to beat him! I'm thinking realistically 120 is the weight I'll end up at this round-we have the same goal! I think it's a good realistic goal for our height. I even read somewhere that at 5'1" you should weigh between 105-115-hmmm!

Lili- Thanks for the visit...glad you checked us out! Our life is humorous to me so I'm glad I have people to laugh with! Yeah, the regular SlimFast is high in sugar...no good, gotta get the Low Carb ones!

Crystal- Mrs. Perfect who doesn't drink alcohol! I know, Biz is teaching me the "loop holes!" Now that she has her black belt in this protocol she knows all the little secrets. But you're right-beer is a no-no!

Marshall- Thanks for the comment, it was great for Ed to realize that other men and WOMEN are out there kicking his butt! It's time for tough guy to step it up!

Renee- Thanks girlfriend, as always! My protein powder is due to arrive today and we plan on using it this round so I'll let you know how it is. They are so convenient!

CB- And Thank You for the visit! I have been reading everyone’s blogs since I found Biz' so I feel like I know all of you, thanks for tuning into our story!

Monica- Thanks, we are trying to catch up with YOU! I think the key to going out to eat is-eat less for that day or even skip your fruit just in case the food isn't prepared according to P2 (w/unavoidable oil) that way the extra cals won't hurt you too much! Eating out is still an option you just have to do things a little different that day and order food that is on the protocol.

Becca- Ummm you make me laugh just as hard! The whole "Protocoland" country...you're killing me! We could even have our own "R2P2" language! Toooooo funnnny-thanks Mary!

Thank you for the comments yesterday, we are grateful to be going through this journey with all of you! We're cheering you on too! Have a great one ya'll!

VLCD #6- Back to Business!

2008-01-22T08:28:00.000-06:00

R3P2D6
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 135.2
Today: 133.4
Release: 1.8
R3 Release: 8.6

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 243.4
Today: 243.2
Release: 0.2
R3 Release: 3.6
+4.2 LIW

What?! I didn't expect that much of a loss-this is exactly where I was at on R1...8 lbs gone for me, and Ed-he was down 11 lbs by now! This is the first round where I'm ahead of him and it feels goooood! I've had to deal with him for the past 2 rounds rubbing it in that he's always losing more than me so it's payback! I think he is starting to recover from the "incident" and wasn't that mad when he stepped on the scale-he said "better than a gain"...an improvement in attitude because on previous rounds if he didn't lose like a pound a day he would be cursing at the scale!

Yesterday was such a busy day for us-we weren't home all day so I grabbed us both a SlimFast (low carb, high protein), an apple and some leftover chicken. That is all we had all day(plus 3 L of water). The SlimFast is there for us "in case of emergency." I have not had them on previous rounds but have heard people have done great with protein shakes. I'm a natural, organic freak and don't like the ingredients in SlimFast BUT I did find a really great protein shake online that is made with egg white protein and stevia. It's an all natural, high protein powder-I ordered it but it hasn't arrived yet! If you're curious here is the link: http://www.jayrobb.com/jayRobbProtein.asp

Now, I know why you all post the responses to your previous days comments on your blog page-waaay easier! I'm going to start responding the same way, so here we go-
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Becca- Yes, Ed is learning...and look who is beating who? Poor fella...still only a loss of 0.2 today, your right that is what he gets for tempting me :) He knows we can't do a steak day, but he thinks it's the best thing! When we are on P3 he always asks "can we do a steak day" (even when we aren't over our LIW) he loves them! He gets confused sometimes though, even yesterday he said "we can have cheese right?" Ed, what the?! NO STEAK DAY and NO CHEESE! Weird-o!

Mary- Protocoland...that's so funny! Hey maybe I'm onto something with the beer...let me know if you need more "detailed instructions" on the beer diet-LOL!

Wendy- Thanks for the visit! I have enjoyed reading your blog and I relate to you so much! Yeah, I'm glad I didn't go crazy with the food, I thought the beer was bad enough-I like to think of myself as a "good-bad girl" hee, hee! How is your hubby doin? Cheaters....

Biz- Stop...what is with these beer drinkin' fools? Ed read your comment and said "see, we can have beer"...he needs NO encouragement! Once again....MEN!

EweWho- You know what's crazy? It wasn't even hard to pass up on those chips-this HCG is magical, I'm not even hungry! Yes, I keep track of the deviations, that's funny huh?! Oh, yeah and Ed did cheat on his first day so he totally broke the record! Thanks for always cheering me on!

Renee- Yes, beer and Mexican do go hand in hand. Ya know I think Biz is right-as long as we stay under the 500 cal. maybe we can have some alcohol every now and then....even in P2 (oops did I just write that)?! I'm NOT encouraging it but even on P3 as long as I ate very little carbs I could drink wine with no gain!

Thanks for all the comments, ya'll crack me up! Have a great day my friends!

VLCD #5- Beer on the protocol?

2008-01-21T08:21:00.000-06:00

R3P2D5
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 136.4
Today: 135.2
Release: 1.2
R3 Release: 6.8
+0.2 LIW

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 239.8
Today: 243.4
Gain: +3.6
R3 Release: 3.4
+4.4 LIW

Ready for this one?!
Yesterday’s Menu:
B: nothing
L: Mexican (Jenn: 3 mugs of BudLight, 3 strips of grilled chicken w/salsa & lettuce) (Ed: 4 mugs of BudLight, queso, chips, beef fajitas w/ 1 corn toritlla, 1/2 ice cream cone)
D: ya' kiddin me....NO WAY ARE WE HAVING DINNER!
3 L water, 2 c. tea w/stevia

Yep, that's right! I am so laughing and Ed is so crying right now! He keeps saying "let's just do a steak day today" he's so funny! When he deviates he always feels really bad, it's great he has to face his own consequences and I don't even have to open my mouth...well I did say "I told you!"

He deserves it...he is the one that started the whole beer scenario! I blame him because he has this funny way of talking me into things when I'm so determined not to do them-eww! So ya know we went out to Mexican yesterday. The restaurant was packed so we were sitting at the bar (big mistake) waiting for our table and for people to arrive. I was talking to family and then right before me out of nowhere came this cold, icy BudLight in a frosty mug! What?! Evil Ed thought it was so funny because HE ordered them! The worst part is we discussed beforehand that we were ABSOLUTELY NOT going to eat bad or drink no matter how much the fam pressures us-well Ed was no help...he was the worst one! I caved in, I haven't had beer in so long and I decided "whatever" so I drank it...then I drank another...and then ANOTHER! By the 3rd one we were just laughing saying "what are we doing?!" When it was time to order our meals I felt so bad (but good) so I didn't order anything! Ed got fajitas so I ate 3 strips of grilled chicken w/salsa and lettuce...and that's it! Not even one single chip!

I didn't go over the 500 cals-and as you saw I lost 1.2! I was so worried to step on the scale so I'll HAPPILY take the loss-oh yeah! Ed said "I'm done cheating now, I promise" uh huh we'll see! It's been really funny doing this protocol with him. You'd think with this being our R3 he would know better but he doesn't care...he lives in the "now" and when he wakes up in the "tomorrow" he usually says "it was, but wasn't worth it!" I'm a perfectionist and it's hard for me to just "let go" which is why we are so good together, I like to think we are the perfect Yin and Yang! :)

It's only 40 days...and where this is my last round for life (with all hopes) it's just NOT WORTH IT! I want to give it my all and be done! Ed will be doing one more round and because of this amazing protocol he feels "we'll be able to lose all the weight we want w/ HCG, it's okay!" We broke our own record for deviations...the first round it took 11 days to deviate, second round 9 days...third round-4 days! Oh well at least I lost...hee, hee!

Another day down! Hope everyone had a great weekend, and happy Monday!

VLCD #4- Crab needs to go...

2008-01-20T21:58:00.000-06:00

VLCD #4
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 137.6
Today: 136.4
Release: 1.2
R3 Release: 5.6
+1.4 LIW

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 241.5
Today: 239.8
Release: 1.7
R3 Release: 7.0
+0.8 LIW

Yesterday’s Menu:
B: coffee w/ stevia
L: Ginger chicken salad w/chopped apple
D: crab, orange (Ed, grissini)
2.75 L water, 1 c. tea

Oh, I hate to be in a hurry! We have a "fun filled family day" ahead of us! We're getting together with family today to take Ed's Mom out to lunch for her birthday- she wants Mexican-hmmm! When I'm on P2 I have very little desire to eat out! We were able to get out of our plans for last night but not today!

I'm thinkin' no more crab! Ed doesn't drink enough water to balance out all the sodium. His #'s on the previous rounds were better on VLCD 4. Another thing is it's really hard to measure, we always have to "guesstimate" and I don't like that-I'm too OCD :)

Becca asked how I prepare it and all I do is bake it (425) just until it gets hot and then I drizzle fresh lemon juice over it-yummy! BTW, thanks for the comments-ya'll always hook me up!

Okay gotta go, Ed is totally naggin'...he always pressures me to "get ready, cuz it takes you sooooo long!" I must say though he does a great job of assuring me (almost) daily how "worth the wait" I am...hee, hee!

I'll get to all your blogs tonight-can't wait to see your progress!

VLCD #3 - What's up Winners!

2008-01-19T09:08:00.000-06:00

VLCD #3
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 139.2
Today: 137.6
Release: 1.6
+2.6 LIW

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 242.0
Today: 241.5
Release: 0.5
+2.5 LIW

The truth comes out! Ed was in shock at his small release today and he was kind of acting weird so I started to pry..."did you sneak something, what did you eat?" He got this funny ashamed look on his face and said "2 mini peanut butter cups!" This is a great lesson for him this early on. Ed likes to sneak little treats and test the limits so maybe this will help the next time he gets that little devil on his shoulder!

Yesterday's Menu:
B: coffee w/ stevia
L: bison burger (again) with grilled “aminos” onions, apple
D: crab, ½ cucumber, orange (Ed, grissini plus 2 sneaky mini pb cups)
2 L water, 1 c. tea

Have I mentioned yet how great it is to have Winners out there doing this
protocol? It’s even better when so many are doing p2 with us! Sometimes we feel so alone because it’s still so unheard of! I have learned –DO NOT TELL PEOPLE YOU ARE INJECTING YOURSELF…and especially don’t tell them what substance you are injecting! I had a friend ask one time “so where do you get your steroids” funny huh?! One of the hardest things for me has been watching the people I care about get bigger and Bigger and BIGGER! They are watching Ed and I lose weight…they say they want to lose weight…but...that’s it! We feel so grateful to have found this protocol and the "magic potion" and all of you!

I think I now know what Biz was talking about when she said that her R3 felt different! We feel the best we have felt yet on any rounds-I know it’s only VLCD 3 today but I feel so much more confident in the process of this protocol and so far-NO HUNGER! Maybe we loaded properly this time (ya’ think-lol)!

We will be spending time with family this weekend and we're going to try as best as possible to act like we are not “still on THAT diet” (that’s what they say). Whenever we get with them we happen to be on P2 and they like to pressure us “oh, you can have that" and “you’ll be back on it tomorrow, it’s okay.” It’s so annoying but I'll be strong...no matter what! Now Ed on the other hand...we'll see! It's interesting how it seems some people don't want you to succeed (I know you all know what I'm talkin' about)!

Thanks for the input on Sim-ee-ons, I'm now saying it right! Hope everyone has a great loooooong weekend, can’t wait to see all the stats! Any of you eat crab during P2?

VLCD #2 - What about Exercise?

2008-01-18T09:04:00.000-06:00

VLCD #2
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 142.0
Today: 139.2
Release: -2.8
+4.2 LIW

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 246.8
Today: 242.0
Release: -4.8
+3.0 LIW

Do you see that? Yesterday was our 1st VLCD and Ed is almost to his LIW...you go boy! I'll happily take my -2.8 release!

I was looking over the HCG Yahoo board yesterday and came upon an interesting discussion about exercise. Ed and I have walked an average of 3-5 days a week (45-60 min) both rounds because I thought the more cals we burn would help our weight loss. I think I need to re-evaluate that decision this round! Maybe that’s why I was hungry last round-can you believe I’m questioning that NOW? I didn’t really even think about it! I was just being a “good girl” doing what I have been taught, which is exercise to lose weight. Hmm, interesting!

Okay so I have a question…I couldn’t wait to ask this! So I have never “heard” the name Simeons and don’t know how to pronounce it! Is it Sime-ons? Sim-e-ons? I keep saying it different every time! What do ya’ll say?

Yesterday’s Menu:
Breakfast: nothing
Lunch:
Jennifer-3 oz. ground Bison burger (seasoned w/ s&p, garlic powder & powdered stevia)
1 small tomato w/ s&p
Ed- High protein Slim Fast (he was out all day and I thought we’d test this). Guess it worked just fine!
Dinner:
Ginger Salad (3.5 oz grilled chicken atop lettuce and chopped apple with Biz’ ginger dressing) this is a staple item for us!

2 c. tea w/liquid stevia & 3 L. water (Ed is really bad about drinking water-I have to remind him all day long and if we're lucky he drinks "maybe" 1 L. he has been this way from the start.)

Today is shopping day and Alaskan King Crab is definitely on the list!
Happy day to you all...

VLCD #1 - Results of Load Day #2

2008-01-17T11:35:00.000-06:00

VLCD 1
Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
Yesterday: 139.8
Today: 142.0
Gain: +2.2
+7.0 LIW

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
Yesterday: 248.0
Today: 246.8
Release: -1.2
+7.8 LIW

Ed lost weight on his load day....what the?! We were still traveling yesterday (and finally arrived in Houston last night). Neither one of us were very hungry due to the previous pig fest the night before so we decided to drink the last of our wine and cocktails and then eat at our favorite sushi restaurant for dinner. During the drive I was reading Monica's blog and she talked about pizza-so I decided it's been soooo long since I had pizza I better get me some-the power of suggestion! We both had a personal pan pizza (it didn't taste that good but at least now I won't say "I wished I had pizza!") So later that evening we ate sushi...lots of sushi! I was even more stuffed than I was the night before-painfully stuffed! After we ate I was so thirsty all night, I drank almost 2 liters of water-wow huh?!

So this morning I was scared to step on the scale....+2.2-guess it could have been worse! I was curious about Ed...-1.2 - go figure! We both felt the HCG yesterday so today for our 1st VLCD we should be just fine!

We are planning on going at least 40 days this round. This will be my last round and I'm very curious how much my body will release. Ed is planning on one more. I don't know what my "set point" is and I figure if I start getting hungry then I'll know it's time to stop! Last round we did 175 iu and like I mentioned I was hungry- so this round I'm going back to the basics like the 1st round with 125 iu. When all else fails, follow the rules! I'm also not going to be eating the Melba or Grisini, Ed will.

Thanks for the visits my fellow bloggers! I can't wait to step on the scale and see a loss tomorrow! It can be so addicting can't it?!

R3P2...here we go....

2008-01-16T14:12:00.000-06:00

R3P2
Results of Load day #1

Jennifer:
R2 LIW: 135.0
+3.4 LIW (phase 3-4)
Load day #1 gain +1.4 = 139.8
+4.8 LIW
Total Release Since R1P2: 25.2 lbs

Ed:
R2 LIW: 239.0
+8.4 LIW (phase 3-4)
Load day #1 gain +0.6 = 248.0
+9.0 LIW
Total Release Since R1P2: 32.0 lbs

Load days…what to do? I woke up yesterday ready to start my first load day and then I started to question myself…should I load? What should I eat- healthy fats, sweets, carbs, anything I wanted? I didn’t want to gain all these crazy pounds I’ve read people have gained- so I just gave up and let the day play out! We are traveling from SLC, UT (where I’m originally from) back home to Houston, TX. This is our R3 and the two previous rounds were completely different for me (not Ed). I was very hungry the last round and wondered the entire time if it was because I didn’t load properly. Ed doesn’t get caught up in the details like I do (hence his +9 LIW). No matter how much he gains on load days he will have it dropped within 3 days on VLCD-MEN! So I decided to not worry about it and I ate what I wanted! My beverage of choice alllllll day was white wine…Ed, cocktails. We ate stuffed mushrooms, chips and Texas style bean dip. Then we went to the River Walk in San Antonio, TX and ate Mexican! We pigged…and it was good (especially the Tres Leches). We were both soooo stuffed which is a feeling we don’t feel too often! I felt like I ate SO much, so a gain of 1.4 for me and 0.6 for Ed is surprising!

We are excited to have this blog! I have enjoyed reading everyone’s blogs and thanks to Biz’ encouragement…here we are! My husband Ed and I have been together for 5 years (married 3). We have “his and hers” kids but not full time, so we are like newlyweds all the time! We own our own LED sign company and have the freedom and flexibility to travel and enjoy life as we please. We are continually blessed. We are both anxious to see what this third round will be like-and the reward? MEXICO!

The journey continues…