Keep This Ride Going

By May 31st my weight was  at 221. Since January I've lost 1 inch off my bust, 6 inches off my waist, and 4 inches off my hips. I lost 22 lbs and am on top of the world. Except I had a really bad sinus cold and was miserable, but HEY, I lost weight.
I started to add exercise to my plan, I didn't do anything hard mostly just walking with my dog and free weights in my basement. Dexter was happy because he was getting nice long walks. Now, I can't put on my shoes without him going insane. It also keeps me out of the fridge and food off the mind. I was on a mission it was working and had to keep going.

By the  end of June I was down to 207 lb.  I haven't seen 207 since college. I was posting like crazy on the hCG facebook sight with both my ups and down of my eating and my emotions. I started on this page to hold myself accountable but it turned out that I was motivation for others myself. I often chatted with others that had questions and I would share my experiences. The more that I could help others out, the better I felt and it motivated me. I only had one co worker ask me if I had cancer. A little surprised at that comment. But, whatever.
I had not bought any clothes because I was losing weight so fast it was useless. I had a overstuffed closet of clothes ranging from size 20 to 12 so I managed ok, just a bit out of style, but ok.  I refused to get rid of any clothes as I KNEW I would fit into them again. By July 15th I weighed 202 lbs. Another inch off my thighs, an inch off my hips and 2 inches off my chest.  Happy Dance

hcg Activator the first week

I lost 4 lbs immediately on the 3rd day, down to 244 lbs. On day 4, I had dropped to 241.5 lbs I was liking this plan.  I felt like I had more energy and I felt lighter, less weighted down. The weight was coming off and I was delighted and in very positive moods. I had some Cravings coming in a little but I was able to curb those, just old habits I did hear some place that it takes 22 days to kick a habit, Damn it was going to kick this munchie  habit. I managed to lose a little weight every day until April 13th. I gained 1 lb and I put a sad face in my journal. How funny.  I lost a total of 10 lbs in 14 days. NOT to shabby, I'll take it.
Things are rolling great and I went out with some friends and had a few cocktails  I had not drank at all on this program, but I 10 lbs into it I was ready for a drink and some socializing  By April 18th I was 229.5 lbs. After my adult cocktails I gained 5 lbs back up to 234. lb  SO not worth drinking to be set back by 5 lbs. It took me 5 days to take that back off to get back to 229.Who would have thought that just a few drinks and some appetizers would have cause such a  gain. I have not seen 229 in years and I was going to keep going.

I posted a lot on the hCG Activator Facebook page. I bet they got pretty sick of me but it helped to put it all out there for accountability. Dosage questions, food questions, even private stuff that sometimes you are afraid to ask . I did not want to mess up and this online source was  life savor. I received  nothing but positive feedback and praise for sticking it out, even on those bad days. I was so grateful to have an online source of other people on this plan and the support to answer questions. I developed  some  great online friendships from this experience still  talk to them today. A big shout out to my wonderful hCG family Thom, Brenda, Larrisa, Renae and Rachel plus many more that I have encountered. We have all over come some harsh challenges and are stronger for it.

I also kept my journal current of how I was feeling, my energy levels and my food choices. I look back now and am thankful that I kept track of it all. It's so funny the things that I recorded. Did you know that May 10th 2011 My son was home sick from school and I stayed home and had a piece of carrot cake?. Makes me laugh to look back on this but it kept me going