Steph's Universe - My HCG Journey

Round 4 – Here we go!

admin0 — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:08:53 +0000

Okay, so it’s been a long time since I’ve blogged. My bad! I’ve been a busy person over the winter. Here’s a recap of what’s happened since then.

I started round 3… twice! The first time, I failed. I couldn’t stay focused at all. The second time, I lasted about 18 days and lost 12.8 lbs. I was able to make it to the 140′s, and my final weight was 145.8. However, that did not last very long.

After taking a 6 week break and coming back from a trip, I managed to gain 12 of the 12.8 lbs back. ugh!! I started round 4 on Monday, February 28th, and today is VLCD 5 for me. The first two days, I managed to drop 4.4 lbs (2.2 lbs per day) . I am up 1 lb over the past two days, and it’s because I decided to eat some birthday cake. Bad me!

I’ve done well today and eaten very clean. I think I can do this! I would really like to drop into the 130′s on this round. I’m not sure if that will happen or not. All I can say is… STAY TUNED!

This diet is still the best!! I love it!

HCG Diet-Before and After Pictures – End of Round 2

admin0 — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:13:57 +0000

I have finished round 2, and I put together a video log of my before and after pics since the beginning of my HCG journey in May, 2010. After two rounds of HCG, I have lost a total of 49 lbs! I have gone from a size 16/18 to a size 8! My next round will start over Thanksgiving weekend. I hope you enjoy the video.

HCG has been a true Godsend for me. I thank the Lord every day for helping me discover HCG. It really does work!

HCG Diet R2P2-VLCD 42-43 Mini Load Day Results

admin0 — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:27:00 +0000

My mini load results. It worked. I gained 1/2 pound and lost 1 lb the next day!

Here’s what I ate:
Breakfast: 4 eggs + 4 bacon
Lunch: 200 grams of sirloin steak
Snack: Mug Cake (recipe below)
Dinner: Two McDonald’s double cheeseburgers (NO BUN)
Snack: Mug Cake

Total Calories: 2780 (134 grams of protein, 220.5 grams of fat, 10 grams of carb)
Approximately 20% protein, 72% fat, 2% carbs

Mug Cake Recipe:
2 Tbl. almond flour
1/2 Tbl. cocoa
1/2 Tbl. dark cocoa
1-1/2 Tbl. xylitol
1 egg
3 Tbl. heavy cream
1 Tbl. butter (or coconut oil) (I didn’t even melt my butter. I cut it up into small cubes)
Splash of vanilla flavoring (I used 2 packets of Splenda for coffee vanilla flavor)
Coffee Mug

Combine flour, cocoa, and xylitol in mug. Add egg and blend thoroughly. Add cream, butter (or oil), and vanilla flavoring. Mix well. Cook in 1000 watt microwave for 90 seconds. Do not cover. Cake will rise. Let cool.

You can either place on a plate or eat directly from the mug. I added 1/4 cup of whipped cream (whipped with sweetener) and ate it directly from the mug. YUM!

HCG Diet R2P2-VLCD 37-41 Tennis Recovery+Mini Load Day

admin0 — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:22:37 +0000

I’m still recovering from my tennis tournament last weekend. I’ve switched back to homeopathic as of yesterday, and I’m doing a mini load day today to jump start my weight loss for the rest of this round.

HCG Diet R2P2-VLCD 33-36 Retaining Fluids from Tennis & Sunburn

admin0 — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:20:57 +0000

Just checking in from this past weekend. I had a tennis tournament, and I’ve been playing the past 4 days. I’m retaining fluids from tennis as well as a sunburn. Oh well. It is what it is! It will come off!

HCG Diet R2P2-VLCD 27-32 Update+40lbs Lost!

admin0 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:19:20 +0000

This week’s update for VLCD 27-32, and I reached 40 lbs lost!

HCG Diet R2P2-VLCD 18-26 What Is Working For Me

admin0 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:17:38 +0000

Reporting on VLCD 18-26. I’ve tried a few different things to help speed up my digestive system, and I’ve actually found that if I chew gum for about 30 minutes after each meal, it helps increase my saliva for digestion. I’ve also been taking digestive enzymes right before each meal. I’ve had some computer problems, so this video cuts off at the end. I had mentioned that I try not to eat my dinner after 5:30 pm. These things are working amazingly well for me.

HCG Diet R2P2-VLCD 13-17- Milestones

admin0 — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:16:10 +0000

Reporting on VLCD days 13-17. I’ve reached 3 milestones this week. I’m officially in the 160′s, I have reached my lowest weight in 7 years, and I fit into a pair of size 10 capris! I’m trying to quit using Splenda and stick with Stevia. Still running into people who don’t say anything about my weight loss, but I’m at the point of laughing about it. It’s very amusing! My life is going great, and I thank God everyday for the blessings that he is bringing to my family and me!

Why I Began My HCG Journey

admin0 — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:14:46 +0000

The start of my HCG Journey and answers to questions!

R2P2-VLCD 5-12 Lessons Learned with HCG Dosage

admin0 — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:11:32 +0000

I haven’t reported in a week. I’ve been hiding in self-pity. LOL. I’ve learned some lessons from dosing the hcg. I should have started on the 125 IU dosage first! Oh well, live and learn….

Here are the links that I talk about in my vlog regarding dosing HCG:

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Important Information Regarding HCG:
This is very good information regarding dosage. They talk about 125IU working for most people.
http://www.happilythinnerafter.com/showthread.php?1066-Important-Information-Regarding-HCG

Mixing Solution for Sublingual Dosing:
This is a slightly different way of mixing hcg for sublingual use. They use equal parts water and alcohol, and it’s less to hold in the mouth.
http://www.happilythinnerafter.com/showthread.php?386-Mixing-Solution-for-Sublingual-Dosing&p=10979