Weight: 209.8
Yeah, you read that weight correctly. I swear I almost broke down into tears this morning. Only going down that 0.8 over the past weekend was bad enough, but to see that number this morning was almost too much. Trust me, seeing the number go UP hurts way worse.
I did go online and read through some HCG support forums and that was beneficial. They all had women who were going through their cycles as well, and most noted no loss and even some gain. That did help to ease the sting somewhat. Additionally, I re-read through the literature that was given to me at my initial Dr.s appointment and there is an entire section on menstruation. How I missed it the first time, I am not sure. I read everything so closely. Oh well, I am human. It did say to d/c the injections during the days of the cycle. Online the consensus is to stop for a minimum of 2 days. I did not take an injection today, and I do not plan on one tomorrow either. Since I have my follow-up appointment tomorrow morning, I will go over with them if they think the 2 days without the injections is enough, or if I should hold off during the entire time. That just seems like a really long time...
I was worried about being hungry since I had not taken the injection, but it felt like any other day on the VLCD. I find that I am getting used to eating at specific times of the day, and if I go much past those times, then I start to get that true uncomfortable, hungry feeling. Otherwise, I do just fine and today was no different.
A funny thing did happen to me. At least I had a thought that struck me as funny as it passed though my mind. I got out my lunch (3.5 oz tuna with 1 cup sliced cucumbers, 1 Melba toast, and an orange) and as I am eating I think: Man, This is a lot of food! The moment that thought came through my mind I almost laughed out loud. It was just 2 short weeks ago when I thought the amount of food I was allowed was not enough to sustain a toy poodle, much less an adult woman. Dinner tonight was much the same way. I had a filet, 1 cup of sliced bell pepper (grilled), 1 Melba toast, and an apple. Afterwards I felt completely full. It amazes me how much has changed in the last 2 weeks. It has to be some mental changes as well as, I'm sure, the physical shrinking of my stomach. I just hope when they take my measurements tomorrow, my body shows some shrinking as well. Guess we shall see.
I did get on the scale this evening. I know that I am only supposed to get on in the mornings, since that is the most accurate time to weigh one's self, but I just wanted to see. Low and behold I was a pound lighter than I had been in the morning. Maybe I had dropped some extra water weight over the course of the day, I don't know, but seeing 208.8 made me feel better about my decision to keep on. Although I have to admit that this morning, after I saw the increase, for the first time since I started the diet, I had to keep myself from driving to Chick-fil-a for that chicken biscuit. I was thinking comfort food. You'll be happy to know I drove right on by (small pain in my heart), just as I have done for the last 2 weeks. I just have to keep reminding myself:
THIS WILL ALL BE WORTH IT, THIS WILL ALL BE WORTH IT!
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