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**cheesypeetyz** · 11-02-2010, 03:08 PM

crystal - I believe Deanna is right - you didn't actually "gain" 2 + lbs - the scale will come down just like it went up! Are you in p1 or p2? Are you doing the VLCDs - the 500 calories of specific meat, veggie, fruit? If so, a steak day is not an option but an apple day is an option. If it were me personally (and I am far from an expert so hopefully someone who knows more can chime in) I wouldn't do an apple day I would just keep doing what I am doing and make sure you aren't cheating at all (even unintentionally.) Also, analyze what you ate yesterday to be sure that you have "cleared" all those foods with your body. Did you add a new meat, not drink enough water, add a new veggie, change any seasonings (that might have sugar), use too much salt, etc.

HCG is not a forgiving program when you go off protocol! Also, if you want to exercise, I personally would not stop just because you gained weight. You aren't for sure that is why and if it is, your body will get accustomed to it, let go of the water retention, and adjust to the exercise. Just my opinion. I am an avid gym-goer - weights and cardio. I was lifting 3 times a week at the time I went to my doctor and went on the program and he told me to stop exercising NOW. So I did. That was before I found this forum and there are mixed opinions all over the board - so I personally would do what you want to do! I didn't ever start exercising again in p2 - to be honest, though, it wasn't because my doctor told me not to or the people on the board that believe you shouldn't - I just didn't have enough energy. I also know to build muscle you have to have adequate protein and I wasn't getting enough protein in p2 to build muscle so I wouldn't have gotten a great benefit anyways (again - my opinion only!)

I am in p3 and had my first weight lifting session last night since Sept 3rd.

Hang in there - if you are following the plan as Dr. Simeon's laid it out you will lose weight! It won't fail you! I gained once during p2 and didn't cheat at all and I was the same weight for 11 days straight - and it was so discouraging to me so I know how you feel! However, in the end it all averages out and I know it will work for you too!

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cheesypeetyz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	crystal - I believe Deanna is right - you didn't actually "gain" 2 + lbs - the scale will come down just like it went up! Are you in p1 or p2? Are you doing the VLCDs - the 500 calories of specific meat, veggie, fruit? If so, a steak day is not an option but an apple day is an option. If it were me personally (and I am far from an expert so hopefully someone who knows more can chime in) I wouldn't do an apple day I would just keep doing what I am doing and make sure you aren't cheating at all (even unintentionally.) Also, analyze what you ate yesterday to be sure that you have "cleared" all those foods with your body. Did you add a new meat, not drink enough water, add a new veggie, change any seasonings (that might have sugar), use too much salt, etc. HCG is not a forgiving program when you go off protocol! Also, if you want to exercise, I personally would not stop just because you gained weight. You aren't for sure that is why and if it is, your body will get accustomed to it, let go of the water retention, and adjust to the exercise. Just my opinion. I am an avid gym-goer - weights and cardio. I was lifting 3 times a week at the time I went to my doctor and went on the program and he told me to stop exercising NOW. So I did. That was before I found this forum and there are mixed opinions all over the board - so I personally would do what you want to do! I didn't ever start exercising again in p2 - to be honest, though, it wasn't because my doctor told me not to or the people on the board that believe you shouldn't - I just didn't have enough energy. I also know to build muscle you have to have adequate protein and I wasn't getting enough protein in p2 to build muscle so I wouldn't have gotten a great benefit anyways (again - my opinion only!) I am in p3 and had my first weight lifting session last night since Sept 3rd. Hang in there - if you are following the plan as Dr. Simeon's laid it out you will lose weight! It won't fail you! I gained once during p2 and didn't cheat at all and I was the same weight for 11 days straight - and it was so discouraging to me so I know how you feel! However, in the end it all averages out and I know it will work for you too!
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