R5 Day 4 120 ( +.1, +3.3 LDW)

Meh! Day 3 and essentially the same as yesterday. I had tomatoes for the first time during P2 and this morning I could hear the chatter in my head wondering if that could have caused the lack of loss and then I could hear the clients I've counseled asking similar questions... and then I heard what I've told them, which is that this is normal. Granted day 3 is a little early, however I have very little to release. I'm practically within my range, and 5-10 pounds from where I'd like to end up with 17-21 days to go.

I suspected I wouldn't have a loss given how heavy my tummy was feeling. Not sure what that's about. Anyway, I'm not concerned.

I just got my NEW fancy dancy scale! It's the one we use at work. It not only weighs you, but it also calculates the following:

Omron HBF-514C

Body fat%

Body mass index (BMI)

Skeletal muscle%

Visceral fat level

Body age

Resting metabolism

Body weight

I've watched clients get really excited even if losses are slow because they are able to watch their body composition totally shift.

I didn't have time to try mine this morning before coffee so I'm waiting until tomorrow. I'll be very curious how it differs from the scale in my bedroom.  Here are some other images:

Off to check on you guys!

R5 Day 3 119.9 ( -1.9, +3.2 LDW)

That was a pleasant surprise! By surprise I mean I couldn't have gotten more than 3-4 hours sleep last night and I know how that can affect releases. It's so nice to see all the load weight is GONE, only 2 VLCDs into this round. I have 18-22 days left (18 more days minimum to get 21 effective doses or up to 22 to get me to P4 on time). Certainly I can get to my LDW and maybe even to 112-114 (112 is considered "ideal" for my age, sex, and height).

I suspect I know what may have caused the insomnia. I took my 2nd thyroid pill at 7 pm and have heard it can cause sleep problems.

Today I hope I can just make it through the day. I am running on empty (the little sleep was plagued by nightmares) and I have a real estate class to take.

I can't wait to see how all of you did!

Thanks again for being here for me! Means the world to me!

R5 Day 2 121.8 ( -1.1, +5.1 LDW)

Good morning, peeps!

I have to admit, I was a little hesitant getting on the scale. I had a round where my first day I only released half a pound. I was so disappointed. Of course the following day I had a huge drop. Anyway, it was a relief to see more than a pound release on my first day. Only 5 more to go to get to LDW from last round. We'll see how far my body wants to go this time.

I am so glad I checked my checking account this morning. Just over $100! My husband failed to tell me he was paying a bill for close to $1000 this week. GAH!! So, I've written myself a check from my commissions which I avoid doing since it's pre-taxed money. Oh well. Thank God I can do this. My husband gets paid Friday so this should hold us. Gads, though talk about an adrenaline rush looking at that number!

I have so much organizing to do. Fortunately I feel so much better today than yesterday, so I think I may be able to make a decent dent (as soon as I run to the bank and cover our asses).

Off to check on you guys!

R5 Day 1 post load weight 122.9 (3.2 pounds up in one day! GADS!)

Bleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

I feel like throwing up. I am so glad today is VLCD as I seriously don't think I could do a 2nd load day.

I have bills to pay and a house to clean, but I think I'm going to lay down for just a second... I felt some nasty bug creeping up on me yesterday but I managed to get rid of the sore throat with emergen-c, zinc, and extra vitamin d3. I can't take the emergen-c today, but will continue with the zinc and d3. Hopefully I can stave off anything major.

Off to check with you!

119.7 ( +3 LDW)

LOAD DAY.

According to my calculations, I've eaten close to 300 grams of fat and close to 4400 calories. E-FUCKING-GADS. That's insane! I feel like utter crap, but hey! We knew that would happen.

Unfortunately this wasn't as anti-carby as I'd hoped. I had cheesecake and onion rings.  I am a little worried about the scale tomorrow.

My daughter had a grand day for her birthday. I'm glad I could play along. :)

How did all y'all do? I need to check in.

Tomorrow is DAY 1 of VLCD! Woot! Go us!

119.5 (2.8 above LDW) Slight change in plans...

Hellooooo!

Lis, I am following your lead. This is such a short round and I have very little to release, so tomorrow will be my one and only load day. I have plenty of wonderful fat foods to load up on. We will be travelling tomorrow to visit a set of grandparents and celebrate my daughter's birthday, so I need to make sure to bring cheese to snack on while on the road. I'll bring nuts and avocados too.

Tonight we have a wine tasting to attend. We're bringing smoked salmon as our appetizer. I need to remind myself not to flip if I gain a little as it is very salty. Then again, I'm not planning on eating the whole thing! :) I am very much looking forward to be able to go out and be social with my husband.

So, I still haven't done anything about getting the house ready, but I figure this round is about total transformation not only for me, but I hope to tackle some of those home projects. So much to do, but I'm feeling extremely confident it can be done.

XOXOXOX! Tomorrow is the day!

119.7 ( +3 LDW)

Morning!

Okay, 1 more day before I begin the next round. I'm really sticking as best I can to low carb, even during the loading. I bought avocados, cheese, clam chowder, cheddar soup, steaks, heavy whipping cream, etc., etc.
The fact is, I have never been someone into sugar as it makes me feel instantly ill so I'm really going to avoid the sweet stuff this time. I think that will help with the load weight as well. Last round I gained so much loading I was so physically uncomfortable. I ended up back in the 130s! I really want to avoid only losing load weight if you know what I mean!

Today will be nuts. I need to go shopping with a friend who is throwing a party tonight (Costco - I'll pick up P2 foods while there so I'm totally prepared for Monday), and then I need to go to my daughter's class as she is V.I.P. this week, and I need to tell the class how fantastic and unique she is (that's easy!).

The day is slipping away. Much love and and positive vibes to all y'all!