Inadvertent Experiment

Two weeks ago I started another round of the HCG Protocol.

And as always the first few days were great,

losing 6 lbs.

A question arose in my mind

What would happen if you ate as you normally do while taking the HCG Drops?

I know that Dr Simeon did extensive research before reaching and conclusions 

and publishing his HCG Protocol 

but I am the type of person that 

really wants to try it herself.  

So me being the researcher that I am,

I decided to give it a try.

I wrote down in my journal everything I ate each day.

I ate like I would normally eat without being on the HCG Protocol.

Included, bread, pasta, sweets. etc.

Some days I ate only vegetables and fruits (healthy foods)

Other days I are more than I normally would, 

just for the sake of this experiment.

My conclusions, 

It is possible to lose a few pounds on the HCG protocol 

without making changes however the loss is minimal at best.

I learned that while eating all the bread, pasta, sweets etc

my body felt sluggish and I has a loss of energy.

On the days that I ate mostly vegetables and fruit, 

I lost 2+ lbs.

On the days that I overate (yes even on the veggie and fruit day) (1500 or more cals)

I invariably had a slight weight gain.

I did a couple of days without drinking the required amount of water 

and found myself bloated the next day.

When eating sweets, 

I found that it made me hungrier!

So I basically learned that yes, while doing the HCG Drops,

you should stick to the protocol if you want to lose 

a LOT of weight.

As I have stated before,

every person is different.

We all have a different metabolism.

In my case, I have to eat 800-1000 calories a day

for the protocol to be most effective for me. 

Since first being introduced to HCG 

I have lost a total of 45lbs.

This Program does work if you follow the protocol.

I am giving my body a week's respite 

form the abuse I gave it 

over the past two weeks

and will begin another round 

next Monday.

Would you like to join me?

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Chicken Broccoli Soup Phase 2

Chicken Broccoli Soup

2 c. cooked broccoli
2 c. water
100 g. chicken
1 clove garlic
salt & pepper
onion powder

Puree 1 cup of broccoli in a food processor. Chop other cup into small pieces. Set aside. Chop chicken into small pieces. Boil in 2 cups water until done. Add in seasonings and broccoli. Heat well and add additional seasonings to taste.

Hamburger Miracle Rice Stir Fry Phase 2

Hamburger "Miracle Rice" Stir Fry

• 1 lb extra lean hamburger
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup sliced water chestnuts
• l pkg Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbls low sodium soy sauce
• 1 package "Mircale Rice"
• 3 cups chopped bok choi

Brown ground beef, drain. Add soup mix, water, soy sauce and Miracle Rice..

Let simmer for about 5 mins

Add other ingredients. Simmer for a few minutes while stirring.

Makes 4 servings.

This is what I made for MY dinner tonight. 

The rest of the family wanted sloppy joes...

After they smelled mine cooking, they wanted to try it too!

It was a big hit.

I realize that some will consider this "rogue" for Phase 2

due to the soy sauce.

Use your own discretion! 

Spice That Are Good For You

Most dried herbs and spices are low in calories, providing about 4 to 7 calories per teaspoon. So feel free to use them even if you are following a low-calorie regimen. Some are surprisingly good sources of nutrients. Paprika is an excellent source of vitamin A, parsley is rich in vitamin C, cumin is an unexpected source of iron, and caraway seeds even contribute a little calcium to your diet.

New research findings suggest that several herbs are also rich sources of antioxidants that may possibly prevent the growth of cancer cells and protect delicate arteries from oxidizing damage that begins the buildup of plaque. Among them: allspice, basil, clove, coriander, dill, fennel leaves, mint, nutmeg, parsley, rosemary, and sage.

Aside from their nutrient and antioxidant contents, there are many health claims made for individual herbs. Here are but a few: Mint relieves gas and nausea; cinnamon enhances insulin's activity; oregano has antiseptic properties; sage contains compounds that act as antibiotics; thyme is said to relieve cramps. 

Cayenne pepper brings heat with its main ingredient, capsaicin, that helps burn fat and suppress appetite. It also increases metabolism, causing the body to burn more calories,

Cinnamon reduces blood sugar and LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). Studies show that this treat can boost metabolism and increase insulin levels, lowering the chance of pre-diabetes.

Not only does black pepper improve digestion, it also helps burn fat at a faster rate. In fact, black pepper can "potentially burn as many calories as walking for 20 minutes,

Turmeric, a bright orange spice commonly found in India, helps break down fat and regulate the body's metabolism.

ginger can suppress appetite, aid digestion, remove toxins and raise the temperature of the body to boost metabolism

Cumin helps the digestive process and production of energy while boosting the immune system. It may also help those with asthma, arthritis, kidney disease and colon cancer, according to some research.

Fennel can be used to help with bloating, flatulence, mild digestive spasms, catarrh, and coughs. It also has antimicrobal, antispadmodic, and anti inflammatory properties.

Garlic is also known to help stimulate the immune system, and to help in fighting cancer. Well documented health benefits include lowering cholesterol,fighting infections, and reducing blood pressure. 

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Are you doing it right?

Some dieters may wondering why they are not losing like they expected to lose? 
Here's some possible reasons.

Expectations not realistic: The majority of participants will lose an average of just under a pound a day. This means that some people lose more than a pound (usually large males) and some lose as little as .2 pounds average per day. If your scale is registering a loss of any size, you are NOT in a stall. Women especially tend to lose in a stair-step fashion. Many times you are losing inches when you are not losing weight. 

Stationary Period: The first is the one that has already been mentioned in which the weight stays stationary for a day or two, and this occurs, particularly towards the end of a course, in almost every case.

Plateaus: A plateau lasts 4-6 days and frequently occurs during the second half of a full course, particularly in patients that have been doing well and whose overall average of nearly a pound per effective injection have been maintained. Those who are losing more than the average will all have a plateau sooner or later. A plateau always corrects itself, but many patients who have become accustomed to a regular daily loss get unnecessarily worried. No amount of explanation convinces them that a plateau does not mean that they are no longer responding normally to treatment.

Dietary Errors
“Any interruption of the normal loss of weight which does not fit perfectly into one of those categories is always due to some possibly very minor dietary error. Similarly, any gain of more than 100 grams is invariably the result of some transgression or mistake, unless it happens on or about the day of ovulation or during the three days preceding the onset of menstruation, in which case it is ignored. In all other cases the reason for the gain must be established at once.”

Not following the plan to the “T”
o Not enough fluids
o Not enough calories
o Too many calories
o Eating foods not specified by Dr. S.
o Using beverages not allowed
o Adding fats and sugars

Hidden oils/fats and sugar
Re-check your personal care products, household products or products that you use in your work situations for hidden ingredients.

Sauteed ground beef over shirataki noodles

Sauteed ground beef over shirataki noodles 

HCG Phase 2

Ground Beef 
Onion,
Garlic,
Chopped Tomatoes,
Zucchini,
Bell Pepper,
Garlic Powder,
Salt & Pepper to tast 
Shirataki Noodles 

Sauteed ground beef ( or chicken or turkey) drain the oil, rub the beef on a paper towel, add back to the pan with a little onion, garlic, chopped tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, garlic powder, s/p. Put over shirataki noodles. Fantastic and filling.