R4P2 Starting Weight 184.4
Yesterday – 162.4
Today – 162.0
0.4 lb LOSS Overnight
13.4 lb UNDER LIW of Round Three (175.4)
22.4 Lost Since Start of R4 (VLCD) 01/22/08

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Here is my menu for yesterday. This is what I had:

I will explain below.

A total of around 671 calories divided this way: 10 Fat, 45 Carbs, 42 Protein

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Our FAQ Question this go round is the following, please spend some time if you can answering this survey:

Since we are on Phase 3 – let’s discuss those people out there that actually have a difficult time keeping weight ON during the Phase 3 portion of the Protocol. Yes, there are some out there with this problem. Remember that Dr Simeon’s said that it was just as important to keep the weight on as it was to keep it off! So please help out if you can!

Phase 3 – What If You’re Still Losing???

LIW

Yup, today is the day! Last injection weight for this Round 4 – looking like it was my best round yet! I seriously cannot believe how fast it went, and how incredibly well I did. I managed to surpass my goal, experiment and still come 13.4 lbs under my Round 3 LIW – which is way better than I thought I was gonna do! So WOO HOO FOR ME!

I have spent all morning doing my pics and measuring, so not much of a post today. I had a “beer” protocol day yesterday and actually had one beer too many so I went over on my calories, but still managed to lose .4 to end up this round on a nice even number 162.0 – I like that. If I do things right I don’t ever have to see over 165 again. WOW! I am THRILLED!

Time is coming up fast – but you will be happy to know that I am over being anxious. I have done what I can do and the rest will take care of itself. The rest is just a waiting game. I will start packing tomorrow morning and do the last minute things like get a pedicure (my reward for a great round!) and maybe go shopping for some tanks and a pair or two of pants at the thrift store. I need something, nothing is fitting! ROFL

Anyway, I don’t have alot of time to spend here, but I wanted to go ahead and post my pics, and my measurements. Remember that all pictures are clickable!

Here is my measurements!

HA! I think I have done good! What do you think???

On to my commenter’s – these are my responses to yesterday’s comments:

Lili – It’s more of a case, I want to see what everyone else sees. I don’t have that ugly monster at the moment telling me I am gonna gain it back. I played around too much during my last break and then lost it again FAST to know that I will never be fat again. It’s the person in the mirror. Can I see the 162.0 lbs person? Instead of the over 200 lbs person? That is what I need time to process.

Shelly – HA! No fair to use my words against me! ROFL – But that is exactly what I must do!

Ed & Jenn – oh yes, I remember, you were right once again! LOL I missed you yesterday, did you get my text???

Mary – Very much so, 88.8 lbs loss happens to OTHER people, not to me! ROFL Thanks Mary! HA! Girl, you need to teach your body who is boss. Pringles, girl? What is in a Pringle that calls your name? They are not even GOOD! OMG!

Until tomorrow!

Biz

LIW – 175.4 lbs (12/17/07)
Today’s Weight – 174.2 lbs
1.2 UNDER LIW

Here is my menu for yesterday.

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I received another ‘comment’ on the FAQ question yesterday, thanks goes to Marilynn! I am now going to put that question to rest now, and we can start on a new one ok? Take a look at what I put together, and tell me what you think?

500′s Cals FAQ

Here is the NEW question!

I would like men to really dive into this one ok? Let’s talk about males and the protocol. Many women who read my blog also have husbands/SO’s that are on the protocol with them and I think it would be nifty to get your perspective as well!

Men and the Protocol

Ok, so where did THAT over one pound loss come from? You think it would have given it to me YESTERDAY for my LIW! But NOOOOOOOOOOOO, I had to get it the day after! OMG! Anyhoo, that just gives me a little more wiggle room for my trip out of town! What did I eat yesterday?

Just my coffee with 2% milk, grapefruit, my Thai Hot and Sour Soup, Ground beef patty with lettuce and pickle/mustard, and a bit of homemade french dressing, used my tomato as a sub for fruit again.

With fooling around with the 500 cal FAQ today, and getting my sons pics and stuff ready, again, I am losing time, what is with me lately??? I am sure you folks understand. This time of year is difficult for so many people when it comes to managing time isn’t it???

Here are some nifty pics of my son – clickable for larger view!

Here are his stats for this round:Started at 185.8 lbs, ended this round at 172.4 – so a total of 13.4 for this round, but more amazing than that, is that he has lost a total of 43.2 lbs!!! He is THRILLED! He is glad it’s over tho!He lost 12.75″ this round!

Neck Bicep Forearm Chest Waist Hips Thigh Calf
16.00 13.50 10.750 41.50 38.00 37.75 21.000 15.500
15.25 12.75 10.000 40.00 33.50 35.75 19.750 14.250

0.75 0.75 0.75 1.50 4.50 2.00 1.25 1.25

Hopefully you can read that!!! He says he is DONE tho, he doesn’t want it anymore. NOPE! If he needs to do anymore he said he will do it with exercise! He is fitting in his fathers clothes so he is just about freaking about that!

Update on JPS – the turkey! She finished out at 153.4 – so her weight loss this round is 15.8 – but more impressive than that she is 59.6 lbs lighter than when she started! WOO HOO FOR HER!

On to my commenter’s:

Lili – yeah, still obese, can you even believe it? Where in the world did they get those figures??? Oh well, next round I will be OVERWEIGHT! Who would have GUESSED I would be happy about that??? OMG! I already wrote you an email about the ‘competition’ thing … this is a SUPPORT group, so go ahead and SLAP me, I deserve it!

Mary – Thanks! You too!!!

Tora – I think with the new year coming up that there is gonna be a need for all sorts of information about the protocol. I am sure that books and such will be flying all around, so any information about this journey no matter what phase you are on will be invaluable. So go girl, start that blog, start talking about something every day. There is a wealth of information among our little blogging community. Every day’s experience is worth writing about.

Marshall – THANKS DUDE! We are all doing it aint we???

Amy – Thanks girlfriend! I have enjoyed watching your journey as well! It’s fun to take a peek into the hearts and souls of everyone we have in our blogging community. The ups and the downs, they are all sources of incredible support and information! So girl? Thank YOU for being there!

CB – And girlfriend, you inspire me as well! And oh yes, that CHIN is definitely GONE! Can you even believe it??? Girl, check your email, you have a present…

Crystal – Man, the 2nd round is the pits, I know that for sure. Just make it thru this and I promise, the next one will be better. Keep seeing the prize, it’s there, honest!

BB – My girlfriend doing this with me, JPS has always mentioned something about my Tat! Yes, it is moving. Funny, it was around the 165 mark that I got that tat, so it is actually moving to where I first got it! HA! One thing that I noticed with me is that my stretch marks are not doing to bad, I don’t have many on my legs, so I will be able to wear a bathing suit with no issues, how bout them apples???

Tracey – Thanks girl! I am thinking about you ok? I wanna be able to help you if I can, so don’t hesitate to write me if you need to!

B – OMG! Your back! How cool! Thanks! Can’t wait to see your update!

Brooke - YOUR BACK TOO!!! WOO HOO!!! Girl, that might just be where I take my post tomorrow, talking about the comments I have been getting…Good call! I have missed your cheery disposition my friend!

Becca – I thought I was the only one that used the word “goosepimply”! LOL – we are TOO much alike my sweet!!! Thanks for the kind words!

Ok, done for today! Take care!

Biz

R3P2 Starting Weight 193.2
Yesterday – 175.4
Today – 175.4 (LIW)
0.0 lb LOSS Overnight
12.0 UNDER LIW of Round Two (187.4)
17.8 Lost Since Start of R3 (VLCD) 11/26/07
38.2 Lost Since Start of R2 (VLCD) 09/16/07
75.4 Lost Since Start of R1 (VLCD) 06/26/07

Here is my menu for yesterday.

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I received another ‘comment’ on the FAQ question yesterday, thanks goes to Jeanne! I am going to leave this question one more day, and then we will go to the next one ok? Tomorrow I will post all the answers.

1st FAQ Question – Is 500 Calories for Real? How can you survive? Aren’t you HUNGRY?

Ok, so I didn’t lose anything for my LIW – nevertheless, I am completely pleased with this round. By far it has been the EASIEST round I have been on since I started. I couldn’t tell you why, it just was. I went into this round with a completely different mind set than either of the other two. I seriously did not know that this round would end up as well as it did. I really didn’t care at the beginning, I just knew it was for only 3 weeks, and I could do anything for 3 weeks, so bam, I did, and I lost almost 18 pounds.

If there is ANYTHING I am ‘disappointed’ in, and I don’t like calling it disappointment, is that I am still OBESE!!! HA! But look how close I am to being OVERWEIGHT! Next round, I will only be overweight! WOO HOO FOR ME!

What did I eat yesterday? Coffee with 2% milk, Apple, Chili, Grilled Chicken Salad with Asian Dressing with Tomatoes (subbed Tomatoes for my 2nd fruit)

Because of all the picture taking and the measuring and last day stat taking, I am seriously running out of time. I will have more to say tomorrow.

Wont have stats for son until tomorrow – but today is his LIW as well.

Update on JPS? I am not sure, I messed up her numbers or something but I think she is at 154.2 which would put her at 15 lbs as of yesterday for this round. She is very pleased as well for this round. Completely pleased.

PICTURE DAY!!!

Remember that these pics are clickable for larger view!

MEASUREMENT DAY!!!Neck Oct 28th = 13″ / Dec 17th = 13.0″ (NO LOSS)
Bicep Oct 28th = 12.50″ / Dec 17th = 12.25″ (LOSS OF .25″)
Forearm Oct 28th = 9.50″ / Dec 17th = 9.50″ (NO LOSS)
Chest Oct 28th = 39.00″ / Dec 17thh = 38.00″ (LOSS OF 1″)
Waist Oct 28th = 35.50″ / Dec 17th = 33.75″ (LOSS OF 1.75″)
Hips Oct 28th = 46.00″ / Dec 17th = 43.00″ (LOSS OF 3.00″)
Thigh Oct 28th = 24.50″ / Dec 17th = 23.00″ (LOSS OF 1.50″)
Calf Oct 28th = 15.75″ / Dec 17th = 15.00″ (LOSS OF .75″)

Total Loss is 8.25″!!!! Keep in mind this is the total loss THIS ROUND! I lost an additional 4 inches from last week! WOWZERS! I think this round can be counted as SUCCESS!!! WOO HOO FOR ME!

All in all, a very great round, for a short round, doncha think?

On to my commenter’s and then I will call it a morning:

Lili – I am so psyched that you will be doing another round! I know you are too! And to be doing it with me! WOO HOO FOR US! We can make it a little friendly competition! HA! As the time get’s closer, we can make plans. BTW – will you have any internet access while abroad???

Ewewho – The trip is up in the air at the moment, it all depends on what the Dr says tomorrow. So I will let you know. My sister has Fuch’s Dystrophy, it’s all about the eyes. I will keep you posted!

Mary – HEY GIRL! WOO HOO for the BOTH of us! I know it’s been a hard round for you this time, but hey, you can go into the new year with a fresh resolve and know you have something that actually WORKS!

Crystal – I heard the violin! I did! NAH! Just kidding with you sweetie. Crystal – my son was like you, he has had a ‘weight’ problem his whole life, I really think it was all the medications he went on as a child. Look at him now, isn’t he LUCKY??? He doesn’t have to weight until his 30′s, 40′s, or 50′s to discover this secret, he has it at 17 and now he wont have to go thru the stuff we did growing up with EXCESS! WOO HOO FOR HIM! WOO HOO FOR US for being brave enough to try something this radical and it work! WE ARE DA BOMB!

Becca – HA! A little travel down memory lane never hurt anyone ya know? OMG! We used to talk to TRUCKERS! Back then, truckers were COOL! It was a whole culture into itself back in the 70′s – remember the song “Convoy”? OMG! hehe – Yes Becca, you will also be here very soon, able to fit in those smaller clothes that are calling your name in your closet! WOO HOO FOR YOU!

Tracey – Oh yeah baby, I am such a LOSER!

Peeps, we are going away to family on Thursday. I will still post on my blog and such, but I don’t know how much I will be able to get around to others. I will play that by ear. One house we are staying at only has DSL – which means I have to “hook up” to the internet, and that is BAH HUMBUG based on how I have to accomplish that. The other has wireless, but I don’t know how long we will be staying there. I will be sure to let you know my stats tho. We will be gone from Thursday till Monday afternoon some time.

Take care all, this is a very busy time of year for everyone!

Biz