Day 7: VLCD #5

Today's weight: 189.2 lbs Weight loss since starting hcg: 5.5 lbs

Well, I am still trucking on the hcg but it has been a long week. The last 2 days have been very difficult for me. While I have had good weight loss the lack of variety of foods is becoming difficult. The chicken and shrimp were wearing me out after 4 days. So, I made a trip to the grocery store this morning. I picked up some crab legs, lobster, steak and of course, more chicken. It was a pricey bill but I figure since I am eating 1/4 of what I used to eat it was OK to spend extra money. I have cooked more meat in the last week than I probably used to cook in a month though! We were complaining about how much we run the dishwasher now that we don't eat out. I have noticed that we have been hanging around the house a lot more and having extra free time since being on protocol.

I am still having a hard time with the veggies. Mick and I have been eating broccoli (not on protocol) and I have decided that the gas that it gives me is no longer worth it. I guess I will be returning to my salads, tomato, celery and cucumbers (the only veggies I like on the protocol). The Walden Farms products are something Mick and I have been using to keep the food a bit more interesting. I am thinking that I might try to make a veggie soup. I would actually eat cabbage and onions if it were in a broth.

The last 2 days has also left me with no appetite after dinner. I am not eating my second serving of fruit or cracker. I am worried that if I don't eat enough that it will make me stall. Along with the decreased appetite, I have had a spell of being light headed, some weakness and a bit of lethargy. I wonder if my body is telling me that I should not be losing weight this way? Is my body trying to figure out how to regulate blood sugar and insulin production? I have heard of the symptoms coming on others but I understand that it passes. If I still feel this way after a couple of days I may have to consider my options. I am also going to try to rearrange how I eat my foods and see if getting all of the servings in will make a difference.

My children were out of school on Friday so it has been a long weekend. My son loves to make popcorn which was a huge temptation for me. We also saw "Sunny With A Chance Of Meatballs" today. So, I feel like I have been surrounded by popcorn for the last 2 days! They sure aren't making this easy but I have stayed strong. I know if Mick wasn't doing this with me I would have stopped by now. We are really trying to work hard and keep each other on track.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's blog. I am doing my measurements since starting hcg.