3 months POST hcg...

Hi everyone! It's been awhile since I've posted on here and some recent questions from a few friends prompted me to add a quick update.
So..here I am..3 months POST hcg...and...

NO WEIGHT GAIN!!!!!!

As you can imagine, I'm pretty excited by this! I've always said that I would be completely open and honest on here..even if it doesn't look pretty lol. So here goes..

I finished the entire program..including 3 weeks of maintenance on my 35th birthday with a total of 52lbs lost. From that point on, I pretty much went back to life as I had previously known it. I got back to working out 3-5 times per week..and eating "normal". Now..."normal" to me is NOT 6oz of chicken breast and 1/2 cup of fruit and veggies at each meal. I ate good..meaning, salads..watched my carb intake so that it didnt' get out of control..but I still ate McDonalds and Taco Bell on occasion!

What I've learned is that in order to maintain my weight exactly where it is..I either have to watch what I eat and keep my protein higher than normal and my carbs lower than normal OR I have to workout 45-60 mins approx. 4-5 times per week. So basically..if I eat like crap AND don't work out..I will probably gain a few pounds within a week or two. However..the good news is..if I get back 'on the wagon'..it comes back off pretty quickly and goes back to my adjusted weight.

For example, I had a bad 3 days last week..didn't workout..was busy with my job and forgot to eat much during the day..then ate junk i.e. fast food..for dinner. I gained 2lbs! So..on Mon..I went back to the gym..eat cottage cheese and a few protein shakes and before I knew it..I was back to normal.

But, overall..I can honestly say that I've maintained the same exact 'number' for the past 3 months and that has NEVER EVER....EVERRR happened before!

My plan was to start the program again to lose a final 30lbs before Christmas but my schedule got busy and I didn't make an appointment to get into the clinic in time. One of my friends who has done the program using the drops that you place under your tongue has lost over 40lbs as well..I'm considering trying the drops but I don't know how disciplined I would be taking them 6 times a day..I think I may stick with the shots that I only have to do once every other day! But I will definitely do the program again..and I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who is ready for a change!