I have successfully completed two 43 day rounds on the HCG diet. Today is day #87. Thus far have lost 44lbs and 61.25inches. I made up for the stall last week and then some! I lost 4.5inches this week alone. Exciting stuff to still see the scale move and the measuring tape get smaller.
The count down to Memphis is on as tomorrow is the 30 day mark! I am really looking forward to seeing family and friends. I still another 16lbs to go. I am participating in a breast cancer 5k in October and looking forward to breaking in my Vibram Sprint barefoot shoes that I got for a steal on Amazon for only 44 dollars and some change with shipping! They will be here Tuesday!
Other than that, the next big deal is confirming my measurements for my custom costume I have already ordered. I have another 2 inches to lose to be in the size I want. So I am hoping to see those last 2 inches leave this week in preparation for the final "weigh-in" prior to ordering!
Here goes nothing.....
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Week 11 Re-Cap!
Today is day #78 of my diet. I started a new work out plan last week that included light hand weights. My weight stalled ALL. WEEK. I only lost 2lbs. I was not a happy camper. My eating didn't change, so I knew that wasn't a factor.
I revisited Simeon's protocol and read on a forum I visit that stalls often happen when a new regime begins or after losing an extreme amount of weight. It didn't make me feel any better, so I measured. Sure enough I lost 3.25 inches in less than a week. I was too anxious to wait until Saturday. As of this morning I have already lost 2.50 inches. Total inches lost from neck to ankles is 57.75. Ok, I can live with that. I am now at 42lbs lost.
I have 36 days remaining before I leave for Memphis. Next week I will be giving my final measurements to the costume maker. I really hope I can lose the next 18lbs in 36 days. I want to reach my goal of 60lbs by the time I get home. I guess if I only make it to 50-55 lost, I will still be happy.
This is not a sprint, but I am realizing more and more it is a marathon....
I revisited Simeon's protocol and read on a forum I visit that stalls often happen when a new regime begins or after losing an extreme amount of weight. It didn't make me feel any better, so I measured. Sure enough I lost 3.25 inches in less than a week. I was too anxious to wait until Saturday. As of this morning I have already lost 2.50 inches. Total inches lost from neck to ankles is 57.75. Ok, I can live with that. I am now at 42lbs lost.
I have 36 days remaining before I leave for Memphis. Next week I will be giving my final measurements to the costume maker. I really hope I can lose the next 18lbs in 36 days. I want to reach my goal of 60lbs by the time I get home. I guess if I only make it to 50-55 lost, I will still be happy.
This is not a sprint, but I am realizing more and more it is a marathon....
Monday, September 19, 2011
Crock Pot Orange Chicken with Braised Angel Hair Cabbage (non-HCG recipe)
I am really loving the whole cook on Sunday for the majority of the week! Husband loves the meals, so it is a win-win. Since I still have to fix my HCG meals, this saves lots of time for me.
You will need:
-1 2.5lb pound of frozen chicken tenderloins (non-breaded)
-2 onions thinly sliced
-1 bag of shredded cabbage (cole slaw cabbage, but could use bok choy if available)*
-1 bottle of Teriyaki Glaze
-1 20 ounce can of mandarin oranges in their own juice
-1 single serving bottle of simply orange brand orange juice (with or without pulp, your choice)
-1-2 tsp of Chinese 5 spice
-1-2 tsp of black pepper
-crunchy rice noodles for garnish or sesame seeds (or both)
Put the frozen chicken, onions, Teriyaki, can of mandarin oranges with juice, bottle of orange juice, and spices in crock pot for 4-6 hours. The last hour, add the cabbage. Stir to combine. Prior to serving prepare the chicken by cutting into bite size pieces.
The sauce may be thin. To thicken it add 1 tbsp corn starch to 1 tbsp cold water. Stir to combine and then add to crock pot. Let sauce stand for a few minutes. If not at desired consistency, repeat the process.
Serve over brown rice and steam in bag shelled edamame. This would also be good in butter lettuce as an orange chicken lettuce wrap. For lettuce wrap, shred chicken instead of cutting it.
Enjoy!
You will need:
-1 2.5lb pound of frozen chicken tenderloins (non-breaded)
-2 onions thinly sliced
-1 bag of shredded cabbage (cole slaw cabbage, but could use bok choy if available)*
-1 bottle of Teriyaki Glaze
-1 20 ounce can of mandarin oranges in their own juice
-1 single serving bottle of simply orange brand orange juice (with or without pulp, your choice)
-1-2 tsp of Chinese 5 spice
-1-2 tsp of black pepper
-crunchy rice noodles for garnish or sesame seeds (or both)
Put the frozen chicken, onions, Teriyaki, can of mandarin oranges with juice, bottle of orange juice, and spices in crock pot for 4-6 hours. The last hour, add the cabbage. Stir to combine. Prior to serving prepare the chicken by cutting into bite size pieces.
The sauce may be thin. To thicken it add 1 tbsp corn starch to 1 tbsp cold water. Stir to combine and then add to crock pot. Let sauce stand for a few minutes. If not at desired consistency, repeat the process.
Serve over brown rice and steam in bag shelled edamame. This would also be good in butter lettuce as an orange chicken lettuce wrap. For lettuce wrap, shred chicken instead of cutting it.
Enjoy!
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken (non-hcg recipe)
This is pretty much a non-hcg diet meal, but I thought it was worth posting.
1 2.5lb bag of frozen chicken tenderloins (non-breaded)
1 20oz can of pineapple chunks in their own juice, do not drain (no added sugar!)
2 medium onions quartered
1 bottle of Archer Farms (target brand) Hawaiian style BBQ sauce
Throw it all in a crock pot with salt (if you use it, I don't) and pepper. Cook for 4-6 hours or on low for 8. Prior to serving shred chicken with a fork.
serve over coconut basmati rice
1 can light coconut milk
cooked basmati rice
1-2 tbsp toasted cashews
serve with side of steam broccoli
I made this for the husband and he had enough for a few meals. He seemed to like it. Next week is Oriental Orange Chicken in the crock pot with edamame.
1 2.5lb bag of frozen chicken tenderloins (non-breaded)
1 20oz can of pineapple chunks in their own juice, do not drain (no added sugar!)
2 medium onions quartered
1 bottle of Archer Farms (target brand) Hawaiian style BBQ sauce
Throw it all in a crock pot with salt (if you use it, I don't) and pepper. Cook for 4-6 hours or on low for 8. Prior to serving shred chicken with a fork.
serve over coconut basmati rice
1 can light coconut milk
cooked basmati rice
1-2 tbsp toasted cashews
serve with side of steam broccoli
I made this for the husband and he had enough for a few meals. He seemed to like it. Next week is Oriental Orange Chicken in the crock pot with edamame.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Sassy Water
I cannot take credit for this one. I stole it from Pinterest.
It initially came from the Prevention Flat Belly Diet Plan, 4 day jump start.
Sassy Water
2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
12 small spearmint leaves.
Let steep overnight and drink by the end of the following day.
*(I sliced the ginger so I could strain it out before drinking)
It initially came from the Prevention Flat Belly Diet Plan, 4 day jump start.
Sassy Water
2 liters water (about 8 ½ cups)
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
12 small spearmint leaves.
Let steep overnight and drink by the end of the following day.
*(I sliced the ginger so I could strain it out before drinking)
Week 10 Re-Cap!
Another week down. Another 3lbs lost! I also lost 2.5 more inches, which is a total of 54 inches lost. It has been 74 days since I started on this diet. Despite my loss I have been stuck at 0.2lbs away from my next goal of 40lbs for what seems like ages (but it has only been a four days). I know, "would you like some whine with your cheese?"
I am still pleased, but need the scale to keep moving. I am not near done yet! I have my next goal which is another 20lbs set for my Memphis trip (in 43 days!). I cannot stress enough the importance of setting long term and short term goals. It really does keep you going. Not only goal setting, but small tangible (non-food) rewards are a good motivator.
Over the past few weeks, I have cleaned out my closet. It wasn't something I wanted to do, but had to do because my clothes just don't fit any more. They are too loose, too long, too big! I am in between sizes at the moment which is proving frustrating, but it is better than being unhappy and unhealthy because of my weight. I am almost ready for the next size down, which will mean clothes I haven 't seen since 2004!!!! Some still have tags as I became pregnant at the end of 2004 with my first child.
Pinterest has become a great source of inspiration. I can pin my goals and my rewards, find HCG recipes, and discover new work-out regimens.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that the scales move in the right direction soon! Another week down!
I am still pleased, but need the scale to keep moving. I am not near done yet! I have my next goal which is another 20lbs set for my Memphis trip (in 43 days!). I cannot stress enough the importance of setting long term and short term goals. It really does keep you going. Not only goal setting, but small tangible (non-food) rewards are a good motivator.
Over the past few weeks, I have cleaned out my closet. It wasn't something I wanted to do, but had to do because my clothes just don't fit any more. They are too loose, too long, too big! I am in between sizes at the moment which is proving frustrating, but it is better than being unhappy and unhealthy because of my weight. I am almost ready for the next size down, which will mean clothes I haven 't seen since 2004!!!! Some still have tags as I became pregnant at the end of 2004 with my first child.
Pinterest has become a great source of inspiration. I can pin my goals and my rewards, find HCG recipes, and discover new work-out regimens.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that the scales move in the right direction soon! Another week down!
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Week 9 Re-Cap!
In this diet, consistency has to remain the focus. Some weeks losses will be greater than others. However, consistency means you are doing something right! So I guess, if nothing else, I am consistent.
Another 3lbs down this week! I am 2lbs shy of 40lbs lost now! I have 52 days until the Memphis trip. I have been on the diet for 59 days now.
I have started ordering pieces of my costume and am getting pretty excited! The wig came in this week. Next week I will be ordering the costume (since it is custom, I need to make sure I give plenty of time).
I am looking forward to buying some smaller fall clothing for the trip as well, but won't do that until right before I leave town.
Since the beginning of phase two, which is day number 44 and beyond, I have lost about 1/2 per day. This makes about about 8lbs lost in 16 days. So I did some math, which if people know me at all, I hate math and cannot do it in my head! So trusty calculator in hand I figured I had 16 days x 3 which =48 days. with my current track record of the 8lb in 16 days I should be able to lose 24 lbs. That will bring me exactly to my goal of 60lbs lost right before I depart for Memphis!
Now to just remain consistent for the next 48-52 days!!! Depending on time, I might have a few more recipes to share this week. It has been really busy with work, home, Nic & Lou designs, and now I am starting back up on the baking side of things as well!
Another 3lbs down this week! I am 2lbs shy of 40lbs lost now! I have 52 days until the Memphis trip. I have been on the diet for 59 days now.
I have started ordering pieces of my costume and am getting pretty excited! The wig came in this week. Next week I will be ordering the costume (since it is custom, I need to make sure I give plenty of time).
I am looking forward to buying some smaller fall clothing for the trip as well, but won't do that until right before I leave town.
Since the beginning of phase two, which is day number 44 and beyond, I have lost about 1/2 per day. This makes about about 8lbs lost in 16 days. So I did some math, which if people know me at all, I hate math and cannot do it in my head! So trusty calculator in hand I figured I had 16 days x 3 which =48 days. with my current track record of the 8lb in 16 days I should be able to lose 24 lbs. That will bring me exactly to my goal of 60lbs lost right before I depart for Memphis!
Now to just remain consistent for the next 48-52 days!!! Depending on time, I might have a few more recipes to share this week. It has been really busy with work, home, Nic & Lou designs, and now I am starting back up on the baking side of things as well!