DAY 27

I didn’t write a post yesterday, so it’s been two days since I’ve journaled.

I wanted to ‘schmack’ Lanny today, as he was down another 3 pounds. MEN! They seem to be able to drop the weight so easily. While I really am happy for him, I also want to punch him in the arm! I was down ½ pound.

We are heading into the Memorial Day weekend. We are going up to the trailer and all the kids are coming with their families. Dad and Betty are coming, and so is my sister and her girls. All in all there will be 29 of us. It will be an interesting challenge since everyone typically brings all kinds of snacks, treats, and tasty foods.








I told everyone that Lane and I will be doing our own meals. They know we are dieting, so they were okay with that. We usually plan our meals together and have at least a few meals as a group. We can still do that, but Lane and I will be eating ‘our way’. I take my food scales and my weight scales with me when we go for the weekend. They don’t take up much room, and we can continue to stay ‘legal’.


There will be plenty of opportunities for exercise this weekend. Badminton, bolo toss, walking, hiking, etc. but I am also looking forward to sitting, reading, and visiting.


In chatting with a friend yesterday, she was telling me about what she had read about the restrictions concerning HCG. I had never heard of some of those restrictions, so I called SIL and asked him about it. He said that one version of the diet is VERY restrictive, including no make-up [which would be a deal breaker for me], no lotions or creams on the skin, etc. He said the oils from those products can be absorbed into the skin and cause the body not to lose weight. He said that a few people choose to do that protocol because they say they are more focused on it, but that most people just use their normal skin care and lotions. He said it might make a difference in the end, but only by a pound or two at most. I could NOT live without my facial care and lotion, and I definitely would not leave the house without makeup on. I even wear it when we’re camping, although other SIL says that Camelot is NOT camping. [Hot water, flush toilets, TV, all the amenities of home, etc.]


I’ll post when I get back in town next Tuesday. Wish me luck, and I hope everyone has a great weekend!