Some people have been asking me to post pictures. I am only posting face shots because I am not ready to post full body shots! Besides, most people comment to me that they can see the weight loss in my face. The first pic to the left was taken on Valentines day of this year (2009). That was a month and 1/2 before I started HCG, and sadly, I think I even put on a few more pounds between then and the time I started. The pic on the right was taken this past weekend. I hesitate to post these, because while I can see a difference I don't know if anybody else can from these pictures. And on to today's news.... .8 lbs more off this body of mine. Total: 23.4. I was a little worried about my water intake yesterday... got to the evening and felt like I hadn't had as much to drink as I normally do. I guzzled lots of water last night and am glad to see a loss this morning! I am expecting that these losses might start slowing down in the next few days as it is going to be that time of the month. Last time I had just started the protocol, and continued losing during my period, but that was my first week, so I don't know what will happen this time. I am just trying to prepare myself not to get too upset if things slow down. Ya know what I mean?
OK, todays exciting news is about my Body Mass Index (BMI). If you look up to the left on my blog you will see my weight loss ticker that shows how much I've lost so far. On the top, it shows my starting BMI and my current BMI. Starting was 35.4 (YIKES) and current is 31.4 (better, but still yikes). 30 and over is considered to be obese. So yes, I am still obese. But I have gone down 4 whole points! Now for the exciting news. 8.8 pounds from now, I will no longer be considered obese but simply overweight. ha ha It's kind of funny that I am excited to be considered overweight. But it is moving in the right direction! I would *love* *love* *love* to reach that "just overweight" milestone during this round. Is it possible? Well let's see, I still have a little over 2 weeks (15 -17 days I think). 8.8 lbs in 15-17 days? I think its possible, but if I slow down a lot for TOM then maybe not. That would take my total loss for this round to 32.2, which exceeds my original goal of 30. Well, we will see. I am not going to get upset if it doesn't happen this time. But I would be so happy if it did.
I just keep thinking, next round (which I will finish at the end of July), I am pretty sure (hoping) I will end at "healthy". Not overweight but healthy. How awesome is that?
Well, y'all (that's for you Paula-if you're still reading!), I have to get up and get going now. I hope you have a wonderful day.
More later!
Hi Brooke! I love your blog. I just took my first HCG shot today (so as you can imagine I was totally stressing out yesterday). I spend just about all of last night reading your blog and it really provided me some comfort and a feeling that I can do this! Thanks for sharing your experience.
ReplyDeleteOh, and BTW - you can definately see your weight loss in your pics!
ReplyDeleteHolly,
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am so glad my experiences gave you some comfort and confidence! You CAN do this... it is scary at first because its completely new and foreign, but it gets easy. Do you have a blog? I would love to follow it if you do.
And thanks for the comment about being able to see the difference in the pics! Like I said, I didn't know if others would be able to tell from those shots.
So I guess you are loading today right? Enjoy it and have fun!
Brooke
Oh Brooke- I am so excited for you!! You look great and it's good to see a picture. I have been reading your blog everyday, just not commenting everyday. Have you had any side effects at all from the HCG? How are you sleeping? How much water are you drinking a day or suppose to drink?
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Paula
yup! Can totally see it! It's right around your jaw line.. you look fab! :)
ReplyDeleteI can see it in you face, for sure. You look good!
ReplyDeleteThank you everybody! It is good to know that I am not delusional about the changes! ha ha!
ReplyDeletePaula- The only side effect I have had is that once I had muscle weakness (in my first week). I was told to take potassium supplements... that drinking so much water flushes it out of the system faster than we can replenish it. Once I started taking it I haven't had a problem with that. Also, when I don't take the potassium (I forget quite often) sometimes my muscles feel weird, like a little twitchy. I have read that can be a sign of potassium deficiency, so that helps me remember to take it.
I am sleeping great but I am still taking a sleep aid every night... I have had insomnia for several years and just don't want to deal with it while I am doing this. I need my sleep.
I am drinking ALOT. At least 100 oz a day, but usually more. I just carry a water bottle with me everywhere and drink out of it constantly. I feel really thirsty and have a dry mouth sometimes. I think the body needs extra fluids as it is breaking down fat so quickly and flushing stuff out.
The doctor told me you should drink at least half your weight in water every day (in oz). I drink more than that, but that's the minimum.
I hope that answers your questions!
Love ya
Brooke