It turns out Orange Roughy, as wonderful as it is, is a fatty fish. I had an oily void today. It was so weird! Hubby said that the fish was making it's way out. Wonder if that's the culprit for my stall/plateau or whatever it is. Anyway, I still feel good and am optimistic that things will "kick in" again.

I injured myself with the injection again. Ugh! I pushed in too far to the side of the vial and dulled the needle. It didn't hurt going into my skin, but the area of contact is still very, very sore. I really have to be careful. It seems I'm getting sloppy.

My eldest was sick, so I worked from home today to take care of her. My sister has bronchitis but I'm hoping my eldest is immune (she's already had it). If things don't improve, I will take her to the doctor in the morning. Better to get her started on antibiotics now then to have things get worse over the weekend.

Here's what I had (with more "roughy"):

March 25th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,075; calories consumed: 298; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 298

Mood: Okay

Still the same, but doing okay. I fainted this morning! So weird! It's never happened before. I awoke to my eldest asking me if I was okay.

Had a BM today that was oily. Another weird thing! Hubby says it's the Orange Roughy. The oil is passing through me. I've had some for several days. Wonder if that's what's slowing me down? [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Sirloin Steak	1.00	166	6g	76mg	56mg	0g	0g	0g	26g
Kroger Kosher Dill Spears	1.00	5	0g	0mg	220mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Publix Orange Roughy	1.00	76	1g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	32g
Hunt's 100% Natural Stewed Tomatoes	0.75	23	0g	0mg	278mg	5g	5g	1g	0g
Fresh Strawberries	1.00	28	0g	0mg	0mg	4g	5g	2g	2g
Folgers Classic Decaf Instant Coffee 8 oz	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		298	7g	76mg	554mg	10g	9g	3g	60g

I'm still hanging tough at 166, but am hopeful for change.

Another day with no change. I fretted a bit and went to the boards, asking about apple days and such. My question was around whether you just eat them raw or can one sprinkle Stevia and cinnamon on them. The answers I got were more about being patient and waiting it out than doing an apple day. Dr. Simeons says it's all mental and that inches are still being lost. Okay. I'll take the advice of the pros. My "kill" day is Saturday. So, if 166 hangs around until Saturday morning, than an apple day it is.

To try to move things along, I took a shot of apple cider vinegar (always a joy). After my tummy was done burning, I settled in for the evening to eat my Orange Roughy. Oh, how I love this fish! It's pretty close to fresh crab meat for me, in terms of the pleasure it gives.

I did better with my injection, taking my own advice and withdrawing from the side of the rubber tube. I also injected in my thigh. I think I'll leave my tummy alone for a bit. It's seen enough needles for a while.

Here's what I had today:

March 24th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,075; calories consumed: 345; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 345

Mood: Anxious

I believe I've stalled but I'm hoping things change over the next couple of days. I really don't want to have to do an apple day. [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Sirloin Steak	1.00	166	6g	76mg	56mg	0g	0g	0g	26g
Asparagus, Boiled	1.00	20	0g	0mg	13mg	4g	1g	2g	2g
Old London Melba Toast	1.00	20	0g	0mg	37mg	4g	0g	1g	0g
Publix Orange Roughy	1.00	76	1g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	32g
Popeye Fresh Tender Spinach	1.00	25	0g	0mg	80mg	4g	0g	2g	3g
Napoleon Balsamic Vinegar	1.00	10	0g	0mg	5mg	2g	2g	0g	0g
Fresh Strawberries	1.00	28	0g	0mg	0mg	4g	5g	2g	2g
Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		345	7g	76mg	191mg	18g	8g	7g	65g

Again, I weighed in at 166 this morning.

I had another gain this morning. Granted, it was only a little (.4lbs) but these gains tend to have a mental effect...especially after having so many successful losses. I decided that if I continue to gain or not move over the next couple of days, then Thursday will be an "apple day". Oy! I really hope something happens tomorrow. Even a small change is hopeful.

I can't imagine what is causing this but I have some suspicions. I drank 120 ounces of water, yesterday. I may be holding some of that in. Sunday, hubby and I went for a stroll around the park. I'd wager it was about a mile or a little more. It didn't occur to me until this afternoon that my muscles may be holding water. That's probably the most exercise I've had since that blasted day I had to shovel. I had a gain the day after that too. But the walk was the day before yesterday so, I'm not sure. Also, my lower abs are a bit sore. Crazy since I use to workout like a crazy woman before. To feel tenderness after a stroll, feels a bit bizarre.

This could be classified as a weird day all around since my injection didn't go so well this morning either. For the first time, I felt it and then I bled a bit. Ouch! I'll be much more careful from here on. I think my mixing vial's rubber stop dulled my needle, so I need to be more creative about where I draw out the hcg. I've been pulling from the middle for days. I'm about 95% sure that's what the problem was this morning.

So, here's what I had today:

March 23rd, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,075; calories consumed: 255; calories burned: 0 Net calories: 255

Mood: Tired

I have been more tired than usual, but I'm okay now that I'm eating. Wow! The calories are low today, but I also had something a bit off protocol. Hope it doesn't make things worse (I had another gain this morning...ugh!) [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Popeye Fresh Tender Spinach	1.00	25	0g	0mg	80mg	4g	0g	2g	3g
Publix Orange Roughy	1.00	76	1g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	32g
Napoleon Balsamic Vinegar	1.00	10	0g	0mg	5mg	2g	2g	0g	0g
Celery, Raw (large Stalk)	2.00	18	0g	0mg	102mg	4g	2g	2g	1g
Old London Melba Toast	1.00	20	0g	0mg	37mg	4g	0g	1g	0g
Jennie-O All Natural Turkey Burgers	0.50	80	3g	40mg	185mg	0g	0g	0g	15g
Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Grapefruit, Half	1.00	26	0g	0mg	0mg	7g	0g	0g	1g
Totals:		255	4g	40mg	409mg	21g	4g	5g	51g

I was 166 on the nose this morning.