R3P3D2 - 160

Weight: 160

I didn’t realize it’s been almost a week since my last post!  While I didn’t reach my goal weight of 155, I have to tell you that I made it to 157 on December 8th, which was a grand total of 51 pounds for the year!!  That is one pound away from a 25% reduction in my total body weight!!

Thursday, December 9th was my last injection, and Friday, December 10th was a Christmas party…and I had two desserts!

So, I gained a pound, but that home made pecan pie was totally worth it!…although, 4 days later, I am beginning to doubt that!

While I am a bit disappointed that I’m back to 160 after my first low carb day, I am not surprised.  I don’t have a flat tummy in the first place, but my stomach is not quite as flat as it was.  There could be multiple causes, so I’m monitoring it.

I already know that I want to get rid of another 10 pounds.  I think this is an attainable goal, one I will re-asses in March.  My goal is to get more fit and re-shape my body through cardio on the elliptical and my Pilates DVDs, and I’m hoping I can get rid of the weight by just working out.  If I haven’t made much headway by then, I’ll do a 4th round, maybe using the homeopathic drops.  After this week’s Christmas quilt deadlines are reached, I will start increasing the frequency and level of my exercise; it just feels good to move!!

Oh, another thing I’ve noticed…I think I need to get new orthotics.  My feet and ankles have been sore after wearing my tennis shoes with my orthotics, where they have not been sore when I wear my Dansko’s.  It sure makes sense, having reduced the amount of pressure by whatever physics equation is applicable!

I probably won’t be posting as often during the holidays, but the reason I started this blog was because I couldn’t find any information on “life after hcg” when I first decided to go this route.  I want to be that resource for other people in the same situation.