VLCD #13, 14

VLCD #14

I lost .5 lbs, bringing me to 175.5 

I tried the Miracle Noodles, and I'd say they were decent and a welcomed change.  I made a makeshift spaghetti using protocol ingredients. 

The noodles are packed in water and have a fishy smell.  You should rinse them thoroughly--about three minutes-- then parboil them by dropping them into boiling water for about 3 minutes.  Drain them, pat dry with paper towels or dry roast them in a pan, then they are ready to be added to your dish.  They pretty much soak up the flavor of the dish.  My sister had them with some shrimp and veges seasoned with broth and Bragg - Bragg Liquid Aminos (tastes like soy sauce).

VLCD #14
Didn't lose anything after Day 14, but still very happy with 12.5 lbs gone in just 14 days :) I'm blaming my TOM!

Since I didn't lose anything, I decided to try on clothes that were previously too small just to see how they fit.  I'm sorry I didn't take my measurements when I first started, but I can DEFINITELY see a change in how my clothes are fitting! Today I even paraded around in some size 10 pants (mind you, they were stretchy, but still no muffin top while standing up in them, so I'm happy with that!).

I am starting to get bored with the food.  I really don't feel like being too creative--mostly because I don't have the time or energy.  By the time I fix food for the kids all day, then my own food, I don't feel like working sugar-free-wonders with an apple or making culinary magic with a chicken breast, lol. On some days I just prepare a quick dish to eat and get it down and overwith.  The food is still tasty, just repetitive.  I'm reminded of how blessed we are to have such a variety of food and ways to prepare them, and I look forward to completing this protocol so that I can enjoy those foods as well. And honestly, the excitement over the rapid HEALTHY weight loss trumps any discontent over the limited food selections. 

Well, I have 24 more VLCD days to go (not including the 3 VLCD days I'll do once I stop dosing with hcg). I'm praying to drop at least 17.5 more lbs, giving me a total of 30 lbs lost/released this round.  That would put me at 158 lbs! Now how awesome would that be?!