I'm on stall day 3. I knew it would come. I just needed a little reminder that it is NORMAL!!!
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This is only Temporary
Even though most people lose an average of .5 to 1.2 pounds per day on the HCG Diet, that is an average and not what occurs every day. Even if you are strictly following the protocol while taking HCG there will be days that you do not lose and even gain slightly. This is normal and to be expected. You will lose the most weight the first week, which is great because that is when you need the most encouragement. We normally would be happy to lose that in several weeks but we get spoiled very quickly. Hopefully this post will help you understand what is normal and that you are still losing inches when you go through these stalls and plateaus on this protocol.
Dr. Simeons explains that after fat has been extracted from your fat cells and they are empty, as the body is breaking down the cell it tends to replace the fat with water. Since water is heavier than fat the scales may show no loss of weight although sufficient fat has been lost to make up the deficit in the 500 calorie diet. As the cell breaks down, the water will be released and you will find yourself going to the bathroom a lot and down in weight the next day. This is what occurs when you do not cheat and stay the same for one to two days. This always happens towards the end of a round.
A normal plateau lasts 4-6 days and usually happens in the 2nd half of a round. Those who lose more than the average always plateau at some point. A plateau always corrects itself if you do not give up. But because you are already use to regular weight loss it causes unnecessary worry. Dr. Simeons explains that even though the plateau will correct itself most people find it helpful to do an apple day. Pg 34 Pounds and Inches Protocol.
An apple day begins at noon and goes for 24 hours. Instead of the normal 500 calorie diet for the day, you have 6 large apples whenever you feel hungry. The only other liquid you should have that day is water. The apple day usually promotes a loss of weight the next day, primarily due to the elimination of water. The water is not normally regained when the 500 calorie diet is resumed the next day. Pg 34 Pounds and Inches Protocol.
A plateau can also occur when you reach a former level of weight you were at for some time. This one can last even longer but will always correct itself. Go by how you feel. I have never gone beyond a 7 day plateau without doing an apple day which always seems to get the scale going in the right direction. (Pg 35 Pounds and Inches) I even enjoy one once in a while. I usually try different types of apples and make different types of applesauce and a baked apple.
Reaching a formal level that you where at for a long time can also cause an interuption in weight loss that can last 10 days to 2 weeks but is rare, especially in the first 2 rounds. I have hit a longer stall on my 5th round but once again it will correct itself. This was also an indication to me that after multiple rounds you need to be extending your transition phases. Amazing to me that I would get stuck at a weight I was at for quite a while 30 years ago. Our bodies are truly remarkable.
For woman they will also usually see a plateau or even an increase a few days before and during their period. This is still due to water weight and it will correct itself. Stay on course.
If the above reasons do not correct a plateau it is almost always a dietary error or possibly oil your body is getting somewhere. Time to do some detective work. I have a list of questions to ask yourself under Phase 2 to review. If you are good on all them, it will correct itself.
November 3, 2009 at 11:49 PM by Vicki
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