Day 51 P3 1st3 154.4 lbs.

Day 49 P3 1st3 155.8 lbs.

Day 48 P3 1st3 Didn't weigh today

I am going to start doing exercise. I am excited to start incorporating sugar and starch next week. I started back on skim milk. I am having some bloating. Maybe my system isn't used to the dairy after not having it for so long. I am going to keep an eye on this.

I am making a goal to lose at least a pound a week during this phase. If I am successful with this, then perhaps I'll just keep going with that and not do a second round, but for now I am still planning on it.

Day 47 P3 1st3 156.0

156.0

I gained a little, but this is my maintenance phase. I am supposed to be staying around 157.0, my ending weight at the end of round 1. So, I am happy.

Day 44 P3 1st3 154.4 lbs. 33.7% Body Fat

154.4 lbs.

33.7% Body Fat

I am actually losing a little bit during maintenance. I think that's because I'm doing the strict low carb thing.

I am testing my protein in the urine. I am almost reaching borderline bad for you level. I will keep an eye on that. I tested for ketosis, and yes, that is still a go.

I am feeling great! My clothes are loose! I will get pictures up soon. I am just way too busy right now!!

Day 42 P3 1st3 157.2

157.2 lbs.

P3 1st3 = Phase 3 1st 3 weeks of maintenance

I went out of town for a week-ish. I have maintained my loss. I am very happy about that.

I am doing sort of an Atkins Phase 1 approach. The HCG protocol calls for eating only protein, veggies, fruit, and fat. I am trying not to go crazy on the fat. Also, I am not eating processed or cured meats.

Day 33 VLCD no drops 2 eggs 157.0 lbs. 34.0% Body Fat

157.0 lbs.

no drops

34.0 % Body Fat

40" Tummy Roll

Wow, so I have maintained the same weight for 3 days! That's awesome! I had my 2 eggs this morning. Oh my gosh they were friggin good! Tomorrow, I start phase 3 1st 3 wks--no carbs, but eat anything. I am so excited! I feel thinner. It feels great.

I will get pictures up sometime soon. But, I am leaving on a business trip for a week. So, I will probably post them when I get back. It will be interesting to see how I can keep this up. I am a third of the way to my goal.

So, I took 20 different measurements around my body. When I add up the difference in inches for all 20 measurements, I have lost 25 1/4 inches off my body!! Here are some big ones: 3 inches off my waist, 3 1/2 inches off tummy roll, 1 1/2 inches off my upper chest (underarm fat), about 2 inches off my upper thighs, 1/2 inch off my upper arms, and even a 1/4 inch off my knee.

So, exercise and low carb diet here I come!!