I was down to 148.2 this morning and Tom is at 215.4. Tom has been losing so well we have lowered his goal weight for this round. I think he can make it to 190 after our break. Our original guess was 205. I want to get to 145 and Tom to 210 before we start our break in 6 days. We have been enjoying turkey burgers with great success. They have them at Trader Joe's there are 4 and they cost $4.00. They are only 180 calories and they are so YUMMY. Tonight is chicken, green beans, orange juice and a breadstick.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
100 HCG Phase 3 Foods
I found this on http://www.healthyhcg.com/ and wanted to share this with everyone. Phase 3 can be very confusing and you don't want to hurt all the hard work that you have done. This article spells out very will what is allowed and what is not.
Phase 3 of the HCG diet, which we call the stabilization phase, opens up all sorts of new food options. You're done with the 500-calorie phase and the HCG drops, and your calorie restrictions have been lifted. The only things you can't eat now are sugar and starch—but after the strict rules of the 500-calorie phase of the HCG diet, many people still worry about what exactly they can eat.
So here are 100 new foods you can eat during the stabilization phase of the HCG diet. A whole new world of food awaits on phase 3!
Meat
Meat lovers can finally let loose on phase 3 and enjoy some of their favorites again. Consider branching out to celebrate all your lost weight—try some liver, venison, or a rare sausage and see if you like it. Some of these items, like bacon and hot dogs, have a very high fat content, so be careful with those!
1. Bacon
2. Beef jerky
3. Beef roast
4. Breakfast sausage
5. Elk
6. Ground beef
7. Ham
8. Hot dogs
9. Lamb
10. Liver
11. Pork chops
12. Prosciutto
13. Venison
14. Vienna sausage
Fish
Fish fans already had the best variety during the 500-calorie phase of the HCG diet. Phase 3 gives them even more choices. The list could go on and on and on, but we've limited it to just a few representatives. Protein already takes up a whole third of this list. Don't be greedy. There are vegetables and fruits still to consider!
15. Anchovy
16. Bass
17. Catfish
18. Clams
19. Eel
20. Herring
21. Mackerel
22. Mahimahi
23. Mussels
24. Oysters
25. Salmon
26. Sardines
27. Squid or calamari
28. Trout
29. Tuna
Poultry
If you're not a fish fan you might have had a hard time on the HCG diet. If you feel you'll die at the thought of eating more chicken, you now have several more poultry options at your disposal on phase 3.
30. Duck
31. Goose
32. Pheasant
33. Turkey
Other Protein Sources
Your protein options aren't limited to just meat anymore! Nuts make an especially good snack food on phase 3. Unfortunately, beans are still off limits due to their high starch content, but vegetarians can try them with care.
34. Hummus (check ingredients)
35. Nuts of all types, including almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, pine nuts, and pistachios for just a few examples
36. Soy
37. Tofu
Vegetables
There's an absolutely gigantic world of vegetables waiting to be explored during the stabilization phase of the HCG diet. Some popular options such as corn and potatoes have been left out due to high starch or carb content. You might still get away with them if you're very careful about it—eat them in small quantities and monitor your weight each day. But there are so many other choices during phase 3—why not try something new?
38. Bamboo shoots
39. Bean sprouts
40. Bok Choy
41. Broccoli
42. Brussels sprouts
43. Cauliflower
44. Eggplant
45. Green beans
46. Kohlrabi
47. Jalapeno peppers
48. Mushrooms
49. Okra
50. Pickles
51. Pumpkin
52. Radishes
53. Red chili pepper
54. Sauerkraut
55. Scallions
56. Snow peas (pods)
57. Spaghetti squash
58. Summer squash
59. Sweet bell peppers (green, red, or yellow)
60. Turnips
61. Watercress
62. Zucchini
Fruits
Now is the time to indulge in fruits. Like the vegetables, some fruits are still iffy for the stabilization phase. Dr. Simeons warns against very sweet fruits, so you won't find popular choices like bananas or grapes here. As with starchy veggies, you could still try sugary fruits while exercising restraint and care.
63. Apricots
64. Blackberries
65. Blueberries
66. Cantaloupe
67. Coconut (unsweetened)
68. Cranberries, fresh or dried
69. Figs, one large—careful of sugar content
70. Guava
71. Honeydew
72. Kiwi
73. Lemons
74. Limes
75. Nectarines
76. Olives
77. Papaya
78. Peaches
79. Pears
80. Pineapple
81. Plums
82. Raspberries
83. Watermelon
Dairy
Huzzah! Dairy of all kinds is finally allowed during phase 3 of the HCG diet. The main thing to beware of is added sugar. Of course, it's always a good idea to go for fat-free or reduced-fat options.
84. Butter (in moderation, of course)
85. Cheese, including both hard and soft cheeses like American, brie, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, string cheese, and Swiss
86. Cottage cheese
87. Cream cheese
88. Eggs—boiled, fried, poached, scrambled, deviled, etc.
89. Milk
90. Omelette
91. Yogurt (sugar-free)
Other
The stabilization phase unlocks a whole new world of food options. Here are a few odds and ends to really spice up your HCG diet on phase 3.
92. Alcoholic beverages in moderation—Dr. Simeons mentions a glass of wine with a meal, for example
93. Dried soy beans
94. Fruit juices with no added sugar, and watch portion sizes to limit sugar intake
95. Mayonnaise (check label for sugar)
96. Oils for cooking or baking
97. Pure peanut butter, other nut butters (sugar-free)
98. Sugar-free dressings and mustards
99. Taco salad, without the tortilla product
100. Veggie dip: combine plain non-fat yogurt with ranch or onion seasoning mix—check seasonings for sugar
25 Foods To Be Careful With
But wait, where are such healthy staples as carrots, peas, and grapes? Dr. Simeons says the following about the 3-week stabilization phase of the HCG diet:
"If no carbohydrates whatsoever are eaten, fats can be indulged in somewhat more liberally . . . but as soon as fat and starch are combined things are very liable to get out of hand."
"All foods allowed except starch and sugar in any form (careful with very sweet fruit)."
The following foods have a high starch or sugar content. While not forbidden per se, they may violate Dr. Simeons' rules, especially if you're increasing your fat content at all. Introduce these foods only in small quantities—if at all—with careful attention to your morning weighing.
Protein
1. Beans, including black, garbanzo, kidney, fava, lentils, lima, pinto, and white
Vegetables
2. Artichoke, medium
3. Avocado
4. Beets
5. Butternut squash
6. Carrots
7. Celeriac
8. Corn
9. Leeks
10. Parsnips
11. Peas
12. Plantains
13. Potato, one small
14. Sweet potatoes
15. Water chestnuts
16. Yams
Fruits
17. Banana, medium
18. Cherries
19. Date, one
20. Grapes
21. Mangos
22. Pomegranate
23. Prunes
24. Raisins (1.5 oz)
25. Tangerines
Phase 3 of the HCG diet, which we call the stabilization phase, opens up all sorts of new food options. You're done with the 500-calorie phase and the HCG drops, and your calorie restrictions have been lifted. The only things you can't eat now are sugar and starch—but after the strict rules of the 500-calorie phase of the HCG diet, many people still worry about what exactly they can eat.
So here are 100 new foods you can eat during the stabilization phase of the HCG diet. A whole new world of food awaits on phase 3!
Meat
Meat lovers can finally let loose on phase 3 and enjoy some of their favorites again. Consider branching out to celebrate all your lost weight—try some liver, venison, or a rare sausage and see if you like it. Some of these items, like bacon and hot dogs, have a very high fat content, so be careful with those!
1. Bacon
2. Beef jerky
3. Beef roast
4. Breakfast sausage
5. Elk
6. Ground beef
7. Ham
8. Hot dogs
9. Lamb
10. Liver
11. Pork chops
12. Prosciutto
13. Venison
14. Vienna sausage
Fish
Fish fans already had the best variety during the 500-calorie phase of the HCG diet. Phase 3 gives them even more choices. The list could go on and on and on, but we've limited it to just a few representatives. Protein already takes up a whole third of this list. Don't be greedy. There are vegetables and fruits still to consider!
15. Anchovy
16. Bass
17. Catfish
18. Clams
19. Eel
20. Herring
21. Mackerel
22. Mahimahi
23. Mussels
24. Oysters
25. Salmon
26. Sardines
27. Squid or calamari
28. Trout
29. Tuna
Poultry
If you're not a fish fan you might have had a hard time on the HCG diet. If you feel you'll die at the thought of eating more chicken, you now have several more poultry options at your disposal on phase 3.
30. Duck
31. Goose
32. Pheasant
33. Turkey
Other Protein Sources
Your protein options aren't limited to just meat anymore! Nuts make an especially good snack food on phase 3. Unfortunately, beans are still off limits due to their high starch content, but vegetarians can try them with care.
34. Hummus (check ingredients)
35. Nuts of all types, including almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, pine nuts, and pistachios for just a few examples
36. Soy
37. Tofu
Vegetables
There's an absolutely gigantic world of vegetables waiting to be explored during the stabilization phase of the HCG diet. Some popular options such as corn and potatoes have been left out due to high starch or carb content. You might still get away with them if you're very careful about it—eat them in small quantities and monitor your weight each day. But there are so many other choices during phase 3—why not try something new?
38. Bamboo shoots
39. Bean sprouts
40. Bok Choy
41. Broccoli
42. Brussels sprouts
43. Cauliflower
44. Eggplant
45. Green beans
46. Kohlrabi
47. Jalapeno peppers
48. Mushrooms
49. Okra
50. Pickles
51. Pumpkin
52. Radishes
53. Red chili pepper
54. Sauerkraut
55. Scallions
56. Snow peas (pods)
57. Spaghetti squash
58. Summer squash
59. Sweet bell peppers (green, red, or yellow)
60. Turnips
61. Watercress
62. Zucchini
Fruits
Now is the time to indulge in fruits. Like the vegetables, some fruits are still iffy for the stabilization phase. Dr. Simeons warns against very sweet fruits, so you won't find popular choices like bananas or grapes here. As with starchy veggies, you could still try sugary fruits while exercising restraint and care.
63. Apricots
64. Blackberries
65. Blueberries
66. Cantaloupe
67. Coconut (unsweetened)
68. Cranberries, fresh or dried
69. Figs, one large—careful of sugar content
70. Guava
71. Honeydew
72. Kiwi
73. Lemons
74. Limes
75. Nectarines
76. Olives
77. Papaya
78. Peaches
79. Pears
80. Pineapple
81. Plums
82. Raspberries
83. Watermelon
Dairy
Huzzah! Dairy of all kinds is finally allowed during phase 3 of the HCG diet. The main thing to beware of is added sugar. Of course, it's always a good idea to go for fat-free or reduced-fat options.
84. Butter (in moderation, of course)
85. Cheese, including both hard and soft cheeses like American, brie, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, string cheese, and Swiss
86. Cottage cheese
87. Cream cheese
88. Eggs—boiled, fried, poached, scrambled, deviled, etc.
89. Milk
90. Omelette
91. Yogurt (sugar-free)
Other
The stabilization phase unlocks a whole new world of food options. Here are a few odds and ends to really spice up your HCG diet on phase 3.
92. Alcoholic beverages in moderation—Dr. Simeons mentions a glass of wine with a meal, for example
93. Dried soy beans
94. Fruit juices with no added sugar, and watch portion sizes to limit sugar intake
95. Mayonnaise (check label for sugar)
96. Oils for cooking or baking
97. Pure peanut butter, other nut butters (sugar-free)
98. Sugar-free dressings and mustards
99. Taco salad, without the tortilla product
100. Veggie dip: combine plain non-fat yogurt with ranch or onion seasoning mix—check seasonings for sugar
25 Foods To Be Careful With
But wait, where are such healthy staples as carrots, peas, and grapes? Dr. Simeons says the following about the 3-week stabilization phase of the HCG diet:
"If no carbohydrates whatsoever are eaten, fats can be indulged in somewhat more liberally . . . but as soon as fat and starch are combined things are very liable to get out of hand."
"All foods allowed except starch and sugar in any form (careful with very sweet fruit)."
The following foods have a high starch or sugar content. While not forbidden per se, they may violate Dr. Simeons' rules, especially if you're increasing your fat content at all. Introduce these foods only in small quantities—if at all—with careful attention to your morning weighing.
Protein
1. Beans, including black, garbanzo, kidney, fava, lentils, lima, pinto, and white
Vegetables
2. Artichoke, medium
3. Avocado
4. Beets
5. Butternut squash
6. Carrots
7. Celeriac
8. Corn
9. Leeks
10. Parsnips
11. Peas
12. Plantains
13. Potato, one small
14. Sweet potatoes
15. Water chestnuts
16. Yams
Fruits
17. Banana, medium
18. Cherries
19. Date, one
20. Grapes
21. Mangos
22. Pomegranate
23. Prunes
24. Raisins (1.5 oz)
25. Tangerines
Planned Intermission From Phase 2
With the holidays quickly approaching I am getting antsy for some comfort foods. I am planning on doing a planned break/intermission from Phase 2. I had to do a lot of research on this and this is what I have gathered.
-Not to be done until at least 20 days into the Very Low Calorie Days.
-Stop taking HCG 48 hours before when on drops and 72 hours before when on injections.
-Continue eating VLCD for 48 hours or 72 hours after last dose of HCG.
-Eat only Phase 3 foods. - I will post foods later.
-There are 2 ways to control weight gain. You can either address the weight right away and have a steak day the day that you are 2 pounds over you lowest weight in. Or you can wait and have a steak day the first day back on HCG. Or you can skip this all together.
-The planned break should be less then 2 weeks. If it is less then 2 weeks then there is no need to reload. Some people choose to eat a little more fatty foods before going back on HCG. This would be a little more cheese, avocado, and carrots for instance.
Here is how mine will work. I will be stopping my drops on the 20th, I will then eat VLCD on the 21 and the 22nd. I will only eat Phase 3 foods for the break. I will have a steak day if I am more then pounds over my lowest weight in. I will eat a few on the fatter phase 3 foods on the 1st. I will resume my HCG and VLCD on the 2nd.
-Not to be done until at least 20 days into the Very Low Calorie Days.
-Stop taking HCG 48 hours before when on drops and 72 hours before when on injections.
-Continue eating VLCD for 48 hours or 72 hours after last dose of HCG.
-Eat only Phase 3 foods. - I will post foods later.
-There are 2 ways to control weight gain. You can either address the weight right away and have a steak day the day that you are 2 pounds over you lowest weight in. Or you can wait and have a steak day the first day back on HCG. Or you can skip this all together.
-The planned break should be less then 2 weeks. If it is less then 2 weeks then there is no need to reload. Some people choose to eat a little more fatty foods before going back on HCG. This would be a little more cheese, avocado, and carrots for instance.
Here is how mine will work. I will be stopping my drops on the 20th, I will then eat VLCD on the 21 and the 22nd. I will only eat Phase 3 foods for the break. I will have a steak day if I am more then pounds over my lowest weight in. I will eat a few on the fatter phase 3 foods on the 1st. I will resume my HCG and VLCD on the 2nd.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
VLC#6 Homeopathic HCG Drops Information
Today was another loss. I have had a -0.6 loss for the last to days. I have been sticking to the diet to a T and had fish last night for dinner. I did have a diet soda and I think that is where the slow loss comes from. Tonight I am not going to have one and hope for a HUGE loss tomorrow to make up for the two slow ones. I am also going to have chicken for dinner instead for steak like we normally do. I feel great now and have no headaches or aches.
Here is some info on the type of Homeopathic Drops that we used last round and this round.
From HCGinfo.com and http://hcgdietjourney.com/hcg-online-shop
What is Homeopathic hCG?
In 2007 the release of The Weight Loss Cure by Kevin Trudeau started a resurgence of the hCG diet first discovered by Dr. A.T.W Simeons nearly 50 years ago and used to treat obesity in men and women. Dr. Simeons treated obesity with daily injections of the naturally occurring hormone found in pregnant women called Human chorionic gonadotropin which contains over 220 amino acids, in a dosage range of 125-175 iu. Kevin Trudeau also called for daily injections of the naturally occurring hormone in his book but at a wider dosage range, 125-200 iu’s.
As the hCG diet became more popular and used more widely, potential hCG dieters did not want to do daily injections of hCG out of fear of needles, mixing hcg or were unsure about the safety of buying hCG online. All good reason to spark the need and demand for oral hCG.
However, the need for a real oral hCG product for weight loss also sparked the demand in the homeopathic market to try and capitalize on the high demand and needs of the hCG dieter.
But are marketers capitalizing by offering you a equally equivalent product? Are they capitalizing on the lack of understanding of homeopathic medicine? What are you getting when you buy homeopathic hCG? Are you getting hCG? And what exactly do those numbers mean on the label of hCG?
Understanding Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicine is very old practice of medicine that dates back to the early 1700’s. Homeopathy believes that the disease symptoms can be cured by diluting the medicine thus curing the illness or disease.
The original hCG diet calls for 125-175 iu of hCG, Kevin Trudeau increased that to a maximum of 200 iu, yet Homeopathic hCG dilutes the dosage. Okay so then you just take more right? Well let’s look at the label and see how much you would have to take to get the equivalent to what the manuscript Pounds and Inches or The Weight Loss Cure recommends for a therapeutic level for fat loss by using hCG.
The Homeopathic hCG Label
The majority of the Homeopathic hCG sold 6X (1/1,000,000), 12X(1/1,000,000,000,000), 30X (1/1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000). These numbers express how many times the hCG was diluted
Using the highest strength of hCG, 10,000 iu and the smallest expression 6x (6/1,000,000) you will have 0.0000000006 iu of hCG in your entire bottle of Homeopathic hCG.
This bears repeating for clear understanding, NOT 0.0000000006 iu hCG per drop but 0.0000000006 iu per 2 ounce bottle.
The correct minimum therapeutic hCG for weight loss is 125 iu per day.
Here is some info on the type of Homeopathic Drops that we used last round and this round.
From HCGinfo.com and http://hcgdietjourney.com/hcg-online-shop
What is Homeopathic hCG?
In 2007 the release of The Weight Loss Cure by Kevin Trudeau started a resurgence of the hCG diet first discovered by Dr. A.T.W Simeons nearly 50 years ago and used to treat obesity in men and women. Dr. Simeons treated obesity with daily injections of the naturally occurring hormone found in pregnant women called Human chorionic gonadotropin which contains over 220 amino acids, in a dosage range of 125-175 iu. Kevin Trudeau also called for daily injections of the naturally occurring hormone in his book but at a wider dosage range, 125-200 iu’s.
As the hCG diet became more popular and used more widely, potential hCG dieters did not want to do daily injections of hCG out of fear of needles, mixing hcg or were unsure about the safety of buying hCG online. All good reason to spark the need and demand for oral hCG.
However, the need for a real oral hCG product for weight loss also sparked the demand in the homeopathic market to try and capitalize on the high demand and needs of the hCG dieter.
But are marketers capitalizing by offering you a equally equivalent product? Are they capitalizing on the lack of understanding of homeopathic medicine? What are you getting when you buy homeopathic hCG? Are you getting hCG? And what exactly do those numbers mean on the label of hCG?
Understanding Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicine is very old practice of medicine that dates back to the early 1700’s. Homeopathy believes that the disease symptoms can be cured by diluting the medicine thus curing the illness or disease.
The original hCG diet calls for 125-175 iu of hCG, Kevin Trudeau increased that to a maximum of 200 iu, yet Homeopathic hCG dilutes the dosage. Okay so then you just take more right? Well let’s look at the label and see how much you would have to take to get the equivalent to what the manuscript Pounds and Inches or The Weight Loss Cure recommends for a therapeutic level for fat loss by using hCG.
The Homeopathic hCG Label
The majority of the Homeopathic hCG sold 6X (1/1,000,000), 12X(1/1,000,000,000,000), 30X (1/1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000). These numbers express how many times the hCG was diluted
Using the highest strength of hCG, 10,000 iu and the smallest expression 6x (6/1,000,000) you will have 0.0000000006 iu of hCG in your entire bottle of Homeopathic hCG.
This bears repeating for clear understanding, NOT 0.0000000006 iu hCG per drop but 0.0000000006 iu per 2 ounce bottle.
The correct minimum therapeutic hCG for weight loss is 125 iu per day.
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