Hello, hello again!

Happy New Year to all my friends out there who are now looking to go forward with our weight loss again! I finally got off of sugar a few days after the second birthday party for my dad, and now am doing some cleansing in preparation--that means I'm taking Ferm Plus to recolonize the good microflora in my gut (apparently it gets killed somewhat by sugar consumption) and also waiting for my Candida G to arrive that was on back order.

I have to admit, I've really gotten my head off of the hcg mode, and I think it will be hard to start again. Basically, most of 2008 I was studying about hcg all the time, on the message boards, and books, until I finally felt like I knew everything--although I still can learn things, there's so much out there~! But now, it's so much easier being on phase 3 and 4 foods, as far as the family goes, eating out, etc. Actually, I still make a separate meal for me most of the time, because I'm also off breads and potatoes and refined carbs--although I do still have some carbs, like fruits and vegetables, and sweet potatoes, etc. So I really am doing fairly well.

Actually, last night I had to serve my family the last of the left-over birthday cake, and put scoops of ice cream on it, while we all watched American Idol. I really wanted some, but instead I got out my ChocoPerfection bar, and slowly let it melt in my mouth! It was great! It actually does taste like real chocolate, but without the sugar buzz, since it's sugar free! They are expensive, but I plan to try out a recipe, melting 2 bars of ChocoPerfection with 1 bar of Unsweetened Giradelli chocolate bars, and adding in some nuts and raisin! Whoo Hoo, that sounds so great! So far, I've just let the chocoperfection melt in my mouth, which is really good too. I recommend them!

Anyway, it's late again--so I'll keep you posted when I get ready to start again! Soon, hopefully! Take care, Merry