Diario de 017, 16 sep. 15

I love the HCG protocol. It is hard the first few days but then after that it usually gets better. I think the thing I like most is that I don't feel out of control on HCG. Food seems to lose its power over me and I feel like I think "normal" people (aka people who are not overweight) must feel.

My mom is coming for a visit and arrives Sunday. She has already encouraged me to stay on protocol and said she'll eat burgers/chicken like I do. Our 10th wedding anniversary is in December and I dream of being able to wear my wedding dress at the party we are having. That dress is about 38 lbs away and I've got 11.5 more weeks to go. On my last rounds I averaged a half-pound a day so it is (just) within reach in terms of the number on the scale. However, since HCG melts the fat cells, I notice that I have been able to wear sizes while weighing more. Just got to keep my eyes on the prize.

We have dinner and drinks out with friends on Friday and I know I will have a couple of drinks but am going to make good food choices.