Today is a thank you comment. I am thinking about the nature of getting support from other people. I have continued to be touched by the kindness of strangers here in cyberspace. Hearing words like "you will lose every last pound" has been what I have needed as I sit at 183, 184 and I think 184.5 this morning (eyes blurry, not motivated to see it anyway.)
I am not sure what to do during this time. I long to go back on P2 because it worked so fast and so well and despite my bitching and moaning, I knew what I was supposed to do. Not many decisions to make, because it was all about just following the protocol and being happy to see the nifty recipes for things like baked apple.
How long must I wait to get back on P2? What do we do once we land at goal weight? I am maintaining mine OK - but feel ready to lose more - and not the "regular" way either.
Am I insane?
If I stopped injection March 30 do I wait 4 weeks? 6 weeks? I don't want to start P2 again too soon and mess things up.
Am I CRAZY to long for P2?
Perhaps I have not internalized the principals of "healthy eating" completely - I admit I have veered from vegetables which I have never loved. Perhaps I long for more structure - like being released from prison and asking to be re-admitted?
As it is, thank you all for your support.
Not surprisingly, I have to work this weekend because Trial is on Tuesday. I just realized I have not tried on my Bitchin' Big Girl Suit for awhile - I wonder if it fits.
xoxoxo to all of you.
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Awwww... I *heart* you, Hazel. ;D You're MY hero!!!
Lemme tell ya - I feel you with the P3 sense of loss and confusion. That's why I really didn't do one .. and it prolly bit me in the ass more than anything. For over a month you've got black and white structure, and then BAM! P3 hits with its "anything but starch and sugar" crap. What??? There are some great P3 recipes out there - check Biz's blog and I think I might have an HCG recipe blog link too.
LOL - I ditched that broke-assed donkey cart TODAY, girl. No more of that. I think you can go as little as 2 weeks on P3 before restarting. Again, Biz is a good one for questions like that. Doctor Simeons says to go longer, but I know that people have done the 2-week break thing and been fine. The only thing you have to look out for is signs of immunity, which I would assume are hunger, lack of loss, things like that. There are also people that have gone longer than the 40 days and didn't take a break until they started getting the immunity symptoms. I would assume you'd want to go longer than 2 weeks in P3 after something like that, but everyone is different.
Nope, you're not crazy to long for the structure and quick, guaranteed results of P2!! Hang in there and maybe start another P2 here soon and see how it goes ... hell, start tomorrow and we'll be neck and neck! ;D
Hazel,
Dr S. says to take a 6 week break which consists of 3 weeks for stabilization when you avoid sugars and starches and another 3 weeks where you can start adding back in the sugars and starches. During these 3 weeks you are supposed to do a steak day if your weight goes more than 2 pounds over your Last Injection Weight.
But there have been many people who just do the three week stabilization break, known as Phase 3 and go right back into P2. They don't seem to have any problems doing this. I did the full 6 weeks just because I had too much going on and couldn't start any earlier. It also gave me a nice long rest so I was really ready mentally to start again. I know that people are experimenting with all different lengths for their breaks so just go with what feels right for you. If you are really feeling fine and just want to get on with your next round, then I say do it!
Good luck with whatever you decide...
Girl, just commune with your mother earth every time you eat and you will never need P2 again. Let's do it together this afternoon!!
P2 is so easy! At least the first one. The first time you are so desparate to lose weight that you follow the protocol to a T. Next time 'round, you get bit more sloppy. Don't let that happen. Enjoy your P3 (I know, it's hard). I only went 2 weeks on P3 before I dove back into P2, and it was too hard on my kidneys and bladder -- long story. So I have had to be patient. I say give P3 3 weeks, then jump back in -- but with the same resolve!!!
Thank you so much for your supportive comment on my blog -- Yes, I could totally eat everything in sight, what with all the stress!! As it is I cannot not pass up a nighty-night stress buster martini at the end of the day, which is slowing down my losses but also probably keeping me from running nekkid down the streets screaming at the top of my lungs (*shudder* poor neighbors). Yea, that's it, I'm doing my neighbors a HUGE favor by having a cocktail instead....... yeah, that's the ticket..... um hmmm...... public service and all.........
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I certainly felt like that when I was on P3 & P4. I kept gaining and I really didn't know how to stop it because there just weren't enough rules! I actually took an 8 week break because I had some engagements out of town. Dr. S does say to go 3 weeks on P2 and 3 weeks on P4, but a lot of folks shorten or lengthen their P4. If you're ready and you don't have any social engagements that would interfere with P2 then I say go for it. I for one am glad I did my whole P3 because even though I gained about 7 lbs, I really did stabalize at the end of it. So go with your gut and do what feels right for you.
Miss you ... :(
Hazel, Hope things are still going well for you. I check in on you almost daily hoping for a new post. Yours can be very entertaining! But life gets in the way sometimes so I'm sure when you're ready to get back to the protocol we will see you again! I am almost done! So take care and update us when you get a chance...
Hey, we're waiting for a new post here. Where have you been?
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