Day 5 217.2 lbs -1.0
I lost what I had expected 1 lb. I look forward to weighing each morning. I don't have any scales so I weigh in at work. I hope I continue to lose at this rate. It gives me motivation not to cheat. Surprisingly, I haven't even been hungry and I have to remind myself when it's time to eat.
NEGATIVITY
I have confided in a few co-workers, friends and (of course) family about doing the HCG Challenge. I expected them to support me....instead I was disappointed by some people's negative comments.My husband and kids are supportive (which is great, they can keep me on track) I've decided not to talk about it at work anymore. I will just let the results speak for themselves. I can't expect people to understand unless they read the protocol or experience this for themselves. I have to admit; I thought it was crazy at first; about a year ago, when I first learned about the HCG diet....you give yourself shots?!...are you crazy?! but then I saw the results... I have several in-laws who have seen amazing results. I just wish I would have started back then. It could be, that I am sensitive about my weight problem and just take their comments to heart. What do they have to lose, if I lose weight, feel better about myself, and become a healthier person? I've heard comments like: Are you sure this is FDA approved? Shouldn't you be getting this treatment from a physician? Won't you hurt yourself with the shots? What if you die? How long have you been this big? Can you eat (fill in the blank)?...what about (blank)...and on and on. (it's easier to tell them what I can eat than to go through a laundry list of what I can't have) Are you hungry?...Are you sure?...How can you not be hungry on that small amount of food? Do you want some chocolate?....oh come on 1 small piece won't hurt. ....etc....
I am only going to surround myself with positive people from now on! It's so tiresome trying to defend the diet or explain the diet that I'm going to try not to discuss it (except with my fellow HCG Challengers or if I ever go to the yahoo boards I keep hearing about). I don't have to prove anything to anyone... I know HCG works! I have seen the results. I have struggled to lose weight on so many different diets and I know this is the cure!............and I won't give them the pleasure to see me fail or cheat.......
NEGATIVITY
I have confided in a few co-workers, friends and (of course) family about doing the HCG Challenge. I expected them to support me....instead I was disappointed by some people's negative comments.My husband and kids are supportive (which is great, they can keep me on track) I've decided not to talk about it at work anymore. I will just let the results speak for themselves. I can't expect people to understand unless they read the protocol or experience this for themselves. I have to admit; I thought it was crazy at first; about a year ago, when I first learned about the HCG diet....you give yourself shots?!...are you crazy?! but then I saw the results... I have several in-laws who have seen amazing results. I just wish I would have started back then. It could be, that I am sensitive about my weight problem and just take their comments to heart. What do they have to lose, if I lose weight, feel better about myself, and become a healthier person? I've heard comments like: Are you sure this is FDA approved? Shouldn't you be getting this treatment from a physician? Won't you hurt yourself with the shots? What if you die? How long have you been this big? Can you eat (fill in the blank)?...what about (blank)...and on and on. (it's easier to tell them what I can eat than to go through a laundry list of what I can't have) Are you hungry?...Are you sure?...How can you not be hungry on that small amount of food? Do you want some chocolate?....oh come on 1 small piece won't hurt. ....etc....
I am only going to surround myself with positive people from now on! It's so tiresome trying to defend the diet or explain the diet that I'm going to try not to discuss it (except with my fellow HCG Challengers or if I ever go to the yahoo boards I keep hearing about). I don't have to prove anything to anyone... I know HCG works! I have seen the results. I have struggled to lose weight on so many different diets and I know this is the cure!............and I won't give them the pleasure to see me fail or cheat.......
posted by Pamela at
5:26 PM
3 Comments:
Pamela,
I know what you mean about the overwhelming negativity of some people. That's why I've been very careful who I've actually told about the protocol. I think it's really important to be surrounded by positive people - you KNOW this protocol works, are experiencing it first hand, and don't need toxic people to drain your energy. You're doing great!
way to go on the surrounding yourself with positive folks. Sometimes it's tough enough to convince yourself that you can achieve something. We can all do without the nesayers. I'll be cheering for ya (I'm about the the same weight, and age and am waiting for my "George" to come and go so I can start this gig up!
Hi Pamela
I am going to follow your storey and wish you the best of luck! You are going to do it girl!
Your storey sounds so similiar to mine of the past. Telling people your on a diet, especially one of this nature automatically has them skeptical and there are also those that like to sabatoge your diet. Some people truly don't want to see you lose weight and sometimes friends and relatives often feel threatened by your loss of weight. Even my boyfriend who said he supported me, immediately brought all kinds of fattening things around that he knew were my weaknessess. ALL THE BEST PAMELA! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! YOU ARE SPECIAL AND YOU DESERVE THIS! If you look at other food, taint it as spoiled or whatever you need to do to stay on target! I am waiting for my HCG to arrive in a couple of days and can't wait to start and be on my way to lose 50 lbs. Your my inspiration!
Gloria
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