Phase 3 information for HCG diet

[Debbiec58]

Trish, you sure know your coconut oil! I have a jar and will revisit it tomorrow. I haven't tried to cook with it and look forward to experimenting with it.

C'Marie, it is probably posted but I must have missed it, why do you have to get weight off of your hip?

1moretry, Hi! I really enjoy reading your posts, always so informative.

My first day of P3 went o.k. The eggs and bacon were great, but I got severe runny tummy later in the afternoon, kept running to the bathroom at my daughter's house...lots of company there too, and here I was marathoning it to the restroom all afternoon. I tried eating a plain chicken thigh that I took and could barely get it down...just not hungry. However my green tea with 1 pack of Splenda tastes so soothing. Curious to see what the scales have to say tomorrow morning (love these cute little smiley face icons!)

[C'Marie]

Debbie, I have a hip issue that didn't show up until I was into my 40's, even though it was developmental. I have an angle problem that now has contributed to an arthritic issue. And the tendons, ligaments, muscles, etc aren't doing what they need to do to make it stable. I have to get the weight off of it in hope that then therapy will be more effective. Changes in weight changes the angles and the room the thing has to move.

[Labadorlover]

Good morning all

Thanks Trish for all that info on coconut oil. I am going to get some real soon and give it a try.

I made a mug cake yesterday for a treat. WOW that was interesting. I can't decide if I love it or just wanted something sinful for a change. I do love the almond flour, it gives a different tecture and a realy good flavor...

Was a little concerned to get on scales, was sure I would of gained over 2 lbs. Nope! Still in my 2 lb range with room to spare.

Thank you keeper of the scales.

Will we ever get over this fear?????

Debb how is the arm doing???? Hope it is healing up real good???


Happy scales to you.......till we meet again!!!!

[Trish9]

Originally Posted by Labadorlover

Good morning all

Thanks Trish for all that info on coconut oil. I am going to get some real soon and give it a try.

I made a mug cake yesterday for a treat. WOW that was interesting. I can't decide if I love it or just wanted something sinful for a change. I do love the almond flour, it gives a different texture and a really good flavor...

Was a little concerned to get on scales, was sure I would of gained over 2 lbs. Nope! Still in my 2 lb range with room to spare.

Thank you keeper of the scales.

Will we ever get over this fear?????

Debb how is the arm doing???? Hope it is healing up real good???


Happy scales to you.......till we meet again!!!!

Good ONE!

Did I send out this P3.5 pizza receipt, or just dreamed I did?

Low Carb Pizza

.

This fellow, bowulf, does a really good job with his videos and it is caught on camera and not just from a notebook camera. Yes, big difference, am into video editing and capturing, so trust me, what you see is way better than most.

And, bowulf has many, many recipes that he demonstrates. He is a follower and promoter of the Atkins Diet, which of course touts low carbs.




So what's in the mud cake?

[Labadorlover]

Originally Posted by Trish9

Good ONE!

Did I send out this P3.5 pizza receipt, or just dreamed I did?

Low Carb Pizza.

This fellow, bowulf, does a really good job with his videos and it is caught on camera and not just from a notebook camera. Yes, big difference, am into video editing and capturing, so trust me, what you see is way better than most.

And, bowulf has many, many recipes that he demonstrates. He is a follower and promoter of the Atkins Diet, which of course touts low carbs.




Wow going to try out that pizza looks great. Loved the vidio it was so clear, but glad he added the recipe at the end.

muG cake not mud cake
So what's in the mud cake?

Mug Cake
This recipe is for one serving and is cooked in a coffee mug in the microwave Ingredients:
4 Tbsp. Coconut flour (I use almond flour)
4 Tbsp. Sugar Alternative (I use sweet n low but only about 3 packets. In P4, I use agave nectar)
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 egg
3 Tbsp. milk
3 Tbsp. oil
Splash of Vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug Mix all dry ingredients in mug, add egg and blend thoroughly. Add milk, oil and vanilla and mix. Place in 1000 watt microwave for three (3) minutes. Do not cover mug. Cake will rise over top - do not be alarmed. Let cool and place on plate. Add a little whipped cream to top or Carb wise ice cream.

[Dnoake]

Two questions:

1) What's BUMP?
2) What's the coconut oil for? I missed it in the thread!

Thanks all!

[Trish9]

Originally Posted by Labadorlover

Mug Cake
This recipe is for one serving and is cooked in a coffee mug in the microwave Ingredients:
4 Tbsp. Coconut flour (I use almond flour)
4 Tbsp. Sugar Alternative (I use sweet n low but only about 3 packets. In P4, I use agave nectar)
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 egg
3 Tbsp. milk
3 Tbsp. oil
Splash of Vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug Mix all dry ingredients in mug, add egg and blend thoroughly. Add milk, oil and vanilla and mix. Place in 1000 watt microwave for three (3) minutes. Do not cover mug. Cake will rise over top - do not be alarmed. Let cool and place on plate. Add a little whipped cream to top or Carb wise ice cream.

Sorry, I miss read.

Going to try this MUG cake. So happens, I have the necessary nut flour, brown powder, etc. Not using real names, don't want to draw attention to myself.

Hey did you ever get those magic noodles?

Funny thing happened during my visit to GoodWilliam 2nd hand store, (speaking in code).

I can now wear a size 12 pants, came home with three pairs. I think I'm still losing size, but not losing weight, maintaining so far . I figured the best I would do is a size 14 at the end of p2, in fact, that was true. Now, I'm actually in a 12. I haven't seen 12 on a label inside my pants for 12 years. No sense buying new cloths, because after R2, even these items won't fit. I swear, I'm still shaking my head in disbelief. Besides, I've been frugal my whole life, don't think I will change any time soon.

[RedsSkinnyJeans]

Hello :-) I have a few more days until I start P3. Been reading up. I understand that I move to Atkins Induction type eating then. Here's my question. In avoiding all sugars, exactly how does dairy fit into that? Can't have a GLASS of milk, but I can have a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream or half and half, is that right?

Also, in doing research on several sites, I've noticed that there is some disagreement in regard to avocados and nuts. In or out? Or are they just on the list of what is ok, but likely to cause a gain during phase 3?

Thanks so much for any help!

[Trish9]

Originally Posted by RedL.I.

Hello :-) I have a few more days until I start P3. Been reading up. I understand that I move to Atkins Induction type eating then. Here's my question. In avoiding all sugars, exactly how does dairy fit into that? Can't have a GLASS of milk, but I can have a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream or half and half, is that right?

Also, in doing research on several sites, I've noticed that there is some disagreement in regard to avocados and nuts. In or out? Or are they just on the list of what is ok, but likely to cause a gain during phase 3?

Thanks so much for any help!

Are you following HCG? I can not provide you with a link, as this is against the rules of this forum, but I suggest you Google Dr. Simeon's book and read for yourself, then you will know you are getting the information from the correct source.

There isn't much written about P3, nor will you see the word "phase" in the good Dr.'s book. A different author actually coined the "4 phases".

Here is what it reads: (AFTER YOU FINISHED THE SHOTS, PELLETS, OR DROPS... AND WAITED 72 HOURS)

For the following 3 weeks, all foods allowed except starch and sugar in any form (careful with very sweet fruit).

After 3 weeks, very gradually add starch in small quantities, always controlled by morning weighing.

Make sure you check the ingredients on all packaged goods, and Google "Nutrition" or "Ingredients" for food so you can be certain.

[Labadorlover]

Originally Posted by RedL.I.

Hello :-) I have a few more days until I start P3. Been reading up. I understand that I move to Atkins Induction type eating then. Here's my question. In avoiding all sugars, exactly how does dairy fit into that? Can't have a GLASS of milk, but I can have a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream or half and half, is that right?

Also, in doing research on several sites, I've noticed that there is some disagreement in regard to avocados and nuts. In or out? Or are they just on the list of what is ok, but likely to cause a gain during phase 3?

Thanks so much for any help!

I agree with Trish get info from horses mouth.
Google the book if you don’t have it.

You can Google: HCG forums to help you find even more places for information.

I am in my 2nd week of P3. I started out easy. Just having a wonderful real salad with all the veggies was great. I added ½ avocados to see how I reacted. Then a few nuts, then a tomato then Feta cheese crumbles. The thing is to take it slow. Try something and if you don’t gain try something else. But don’t add every thing at once. You will be so happy with your real salad, and a 6oz. piece of meat. You will think you are in heaven. I tried pecans and almonds, they are okay for me. Might not be for someone else.

I really appreciate my food a lot now. I am really happy with what I get. Good luck keep us posted on how ya donin.

[Labadorlover]

Originally Posted by Trish9

Sorry, I miss read.

Going to try this MUG cake. So happens, I have the necessary nut flour, brown powder, etc. Not using real names, don't want to draw attention to myself.

Hey did you ever get those magic noodles?

Funny thing happened during my visit to GoodWilliam 2nd hand store, (speaking in code).

I can now wear a size 12 pants, came home with three pairs. I think I'm still losing size, but not losing weight, maintaining so far . I figured the best I would do is a size 14 at the end of p2, in fact, that was true. Now, I'm actually in a 12. I haven't seen 12 on a label inside my pants for 12 years. No sense buying new cloths, because after R2, even these items won't fit. I swear, I'm still shaking my head in disbelief. Besides, I've been frugal my whole life, don't think I will change any time soon.

Gosh Trish you are doing great! I knew you would, you had me so worried before you figured out the scale thing.

I haven't seen size 12 since the 80s, I hope to by 2012. I'm sorry I haven't sent you that PDF file I promised, will get it right over to you. I just read my mess. from other forum.
Mug cake is in there 2 versions. Tell me what ya think when you eat it.
I had another one last night, Let DH taste it, he said sure is different.

Yeah it is. Not sure I want to eat all that oil to many times tho.

Had to try it tho. Still can't say I like/hate it?????

[RedsSkinnyJeans]

Hello. Yes, I'm sorry, I should have been more complete. Yes, I have the book. Have read it several times. Just felt like the P3 info was a bit vague - but I've been doing a lot of reading tonight and think I've cleared up my questions.

I've been on P2 for 31 days - with NO cheating at all except a double shot of whiskey one day, and lost 18 pounds. (have always had a hard time losing weight). Like a lot of you here, I am concerned about doing P3 right! It was on some other sites that I read that avocados and nuts were out. You know, I really think that the thought of going right from 500 calories a day for a month, and then straight to 2000, and NOT to gain....it's just a mind blower! But I'm going to do it! And carefully!! Last thin I want to do, after all this discipline, is help my body think we want to live on 1200 calories a day.....EVER EVER EVER AGAIN!!!!

[Labadorlover]

Originally Posted by RedL.I.

Hello. Yes, I'm sorry, I should have been more complete. Yes, I have the book. Have read it several times. Just felt like the P3 info was a bit vague - but I've been doing a lot of reading tonight and think I've cleared up my questions.

I've been on P2 for 31 days - with NO cheating at all except a double shot of whiskey one day, and lost 18 pounds. (have always had a hard time losing weight). Like a lot of you here, I am concerned about doing P3 right! It was on some other sites that I read that avocados and nuts were out. You know, I really think that the thought of going right from 500 calories a day for a month, and then straight to 2000, and NOT to gain....it's just a mind blower! But I'm going to do it! And carefully!! Last thin I want to do, after all this discipline, is help my body think we want to live on 1200 calories a day.....EVER EVER EVER AGAIN!!!!

Well good I am so glad you are clearer, it IS scary to think I can eat so much and not gain. Just be prepared with lots of good clean food. I just discovered a protein bar I am eating for breakfast has sugar in it!

Now how can that be? I bought a box from my Dr. I am going to ask her about it! Is she trying to sabitage me? Well no harm yet, but I will not eat another one till I am in P4......The protacall is very clear. No Starches and NO SUGAR!

I have been so strict and followed protocall it to the T.

READ EVERYTHING!!!!!

Today up by .7 but well within my window.......

Hope you all are doing the same.

Once again I will say add each one at a time, just cause I am doing fine with nuts & avacados don't mean you will. You have the rest of your life to try them all LOL.......

[Gibby]

Originally Posted by Dnoake

Two questions:

1) What's BUMP?
2) What's the coconut oil for? I missed it in the thread!

Thanks all!

Bump means you want to subscribe to this thread so it will show up on your favorites. I'm not a fan of coconut oil, but it is a healthy oil that LCers use to cook with, but in coffee, etc.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by RedL.I.

Hello :-) In avoiding all sugars, exactly how does dairy fit into that? Can't have a GLASS of milk, but I can have a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream or half and half, is that right?

Also, in doing research on several sites, I've noticed that there is some disagreement in regard to avocados and nuts. In or out? Or are they just on the list of what is ok, but likely to cause a gain during phase 3?

Thanks so much for any help!

1. Milk is out! It has lactose--milk sugar. But cream is in, less sugar that way.
2. avocados are great!! Not sure why anyone would say no to them in P3--perfect P3 food. I cannot have a salad without them.
3. Nuts--very tricky!!! Some people have trouble with keeping to the portion size. A can is not a portion If you can handle an oz or 2 at a time, then go for it! The other thing is so many people have sensitivities to nuts, so you have to watch for a gain after eating them. Peggy has had trouble eating them on P3. And remember that peanuts and cashews are NOT nuts--so hold off on those til P4.

[Gibby]

Dawn, you are so funny! Nuts are so good, it's easy to eat a whole can. I also love avocados - even plain with a little lemon or lime juice and a touch of salt. To die!

[Debbiec58]

Hey Trish and Labradorlover!!

You two are doing so well in P3! Congrats Trish on the size 12 pants. It is such a good feeling to get into clothes you think you may never wear again.

I am out of town, what's new?, and went to the mall here and started looking at all the clothes...I am so FAR out of the fashion loop! I will need some little teeny-bopper to get me lined out on clothes!! LOL!

My hotel room room came with a "kitchenette", but let me tell you, it is a full sized-kitchen!! It has dishes, pans, silverware, everything...you'd think I never saw a kitchen before, I even took pictures of the kitchen and sent them to my hubby...yeah, I don't have a life...anyway, it has made P3 a breeze.

Speaking of P3, I am 4 pounds below my LDW. I am eating and eating and just not that hungry. I feel great, no cravings, eat until full, I just stay full. Do I want to gain 2 pounds to get in the "window"? Personally, I don't want to do that, I would have to force feed myself and I don't think that is healthy. Here I was so worried about gaining over my LDW, never dreamed I'd be losing!!!

I have rambled enough, oh, Trish, YOU CRACK ME UP (your reference to speaking in code)

[Trish9]

Originally Posted by Debbiec58

Hey Trish and Labradorlover!!

You two are doing so well in P3! Congrats Trish on the size 12 pants. It is such a good feeling to get into clothes you think you may never wear again.

I am out of town, what's new?, and went to the mall here and started looking at all the clothes...I am so FAR out of the fashion loop! I will need some little teeny-bopper to get me lined out on clothes!! LOL!

My hotel room room came with a "kitchenette", but let me tell you, it is a full sized-kitchen!! It has dishes, pans, silverware, everything...you'd think I never saw a kitchen before, I even took pictures of the kitchen and sent them to my hubby...yeah, I don't have a life...anyway, it has made P3 a breeze.

Speaking of P3, I am 4 pounds below my LDW. I am eating and eating and just not that hungry. I feel great, no cravings, eat until full, I just stay full. Do I want to gain 2 pounds to get in the "window"? Personally, I don't want to do that, I would have to force feed myself and I don't think that is healthy. Here I was so worried about gaining over my LDW, never dreamed I'd be losing!!!

I have rambled enough, oh, Trish, YOU CRACK ME UP (your reference to speaking in code)

I'm so happy, Deb, that you are also enjoying the wile icons. I actually figured out a way to use these icons on the hcgdiet site. Guess I'm a bit of a rebel, and like so many other Usean's, I don't like to be told 'NO!"

So smiling at your fascination with your temporary kitchen. You can type in Patth9 in the search window of Youtube; my channel will come up. One of my videos is the kitchen my husband and I built from scratch, so to speak. I did the video work and narration. You might get a kick out of it.

That makes two of us who will need help working with cloths again. Do you ever catch yourself pinching your arm to see if this is a dream and that when we wake up...? Stop that Trish, you're such a downer!!! Well, how many times does one get to use the really snarly faced icon? Boy that's pretty bad. I know I talk to myself constantly, but never before in a type written message.

Hope you have a good trip and return home safely, Deb.

[C'Marie]

Originally Posted by Trish9

That makes two of us who will need help working with cloths again. Do you ever catch yourself pinching your arm to see if this is a dream and that when we wake up...? Stop that Trish, you're such a downer!!! Well, how many times does one get to use the really snarly faced icon? Boy that's pretty bad. I know I talk to myself constantly, but never before in a type written message.

Make that three of us ! I have to take someone shopping with me who is "cool" because I'm always picking out stupid looking clothes and I think they're great - until I show them to my daughter and she says, "just walk away, mom," LOL !

[Trish9]

Originally Posted by C'Marie

Make that three of us ! I have to take someone shopping with me who is "cool" because I'm always picking out stupid looking clothes and I think they're great - until I show them to my daughter and she says, "just walk away, mom," LOL !

Yea, truth be known, I am still wearing the same style I have always worn. Always something that will create an optical illusion and make me look thinner. You have to admit, there are many gals that have no idea what I just offered. And, while I'm on the subject of clothing...

Why do we women continue to put up with what the manufacturers dump on us and call it fashion? The thing that bugs me the most, and believe me, I have lots of topics, is the fact that we can't even buy permanent press/wrinkle free/no iron, what ever the word is these days, fabric or ready made clothing. Even St. Johns Bay clothing didn't include what the fabric was in some of their shirts. Nothing! Where do we sound off?

Okay, I'm 66, so yes, pretty set in my dress code. I don't even wear T-shirts because I still think of undershirts. But, when I lose my love handle (only one now) I think I could be persuaded. Poor me!

[Labadorlover]

One thing I hope a more seasoned hcger can tell me is: What is truely stable.....If you are in the 2# window up and down say .5-1.5 is that stable? OR do you have to stay an exact # say 225 for 21 days. What is stable?????????

Okay that makes 4 of us/ but wait bet there is more! I love to sew, and make most of my tops for all the reasons you all stated. But I will find that hard to do with a injured wing All of my jeans are soooooo big. I need a belt to hold them up. Even my skinny jeans HUH size 24 are too big.....But I may be in a mumu type stuff for awhile so I refuse to buy anything.....Just yet.

But once I feel better I am going shopping w/DH blessing and aproval. He is a keeper!!!! I have earned it. One hint for all tho if you are heavy up top like me/my sister. buy your bras one size smaller: example 38 should buy 36 etc. Then go to a fabric store, or Bra outlet store and buy a bra extension. They are nothing more than hook and eye extension piece that will give you the inches you are missing thus letting you wear it longer for the next size. I have accually cut it off mye old bras and sewen the eys to the hooks. You CAN figure this out just look at your bras.

Debb you are doing so great I understand it is okay to loose in P3, just not to gain more than 2#.
So you go girl !!!!!

And to do all this with all the travel you do just goes to show the power we have if we want to do something.......

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Labadorlover

One thing I hope a more seasoned hcger can tell me is: What is truely stable.....If you are in the 2# window up and down say .5-1.5 is that stable? OR do you have to stay an exact # say 225 for 21 days. What is stable?????????

Stable is exactly that---staying within that 2 lb window. No one has NO weight fluctuations. Even my never been on a diet, skinny as heck DH. There are too many reasons we fluctuate to expect it to stay at one number. We poop, pee, have hormones floating around (PMS and TOM included there for those of us young enough to have that still), and all that effects our weight from day to day. So if you are in the 2 lb window every day of P3 then that is stable!!

[Debbiec58]

Trish, Labrodorlover, and C'Marie, let's all go clothes shopping!!! We'll find us a "cool" person to go with us. Fun is a comin!

[1moretry]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Stable is exactly that---staying within that 2 lb window. No one has NO weight fluctuations. Even my never been on a diet, skinny as heck DH. There are too many reasons we fluctuate to expect it to stay at one number. We poop, pee, have hormones floating around (PMS and TOM included there for those of us young enough to have that still), and all that effects our weight from day to day. So if you are in the 2 lb window every day of P3 then that is stable!!

Thanks for that. It was a helpful clarification for me. I am still weeks away from P3, but trying to find out as much as I can about it ahead of time, so I get it right.

[KelliC]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Stable is exactly that---staying within that 2 lb window. No one has NO weight fluctuations. Even my never been on a diet, skinny as heck DH. There are too many reasons we fluctuate to expect it to stay at one number. We poop, pee, have hormones floating around (PMS and TOM included there for those of us young enough to have that still), and all that effects our weight from day to day. So if you are in the 2 lb window every day of P3 then that is stable!!

yes thanks for that-- I'm stable but tend to be an overachiever and fight the feeling to stay at my ldw or lower--therein lies the path to madness I think Hearing again the true meaning of stable keeps me on track

[Trish9]

Originally Posted by Labadorlover

One thing I hope a more seasoned hcger can tell me is: What is truely stable.....If you are in the 2# window up and down say .5-1.5 is that stable? OR do you have to stay an exact # say 225 for 21 days. What is stable?????????

Okay that makes 4 of us/ but wait bet there is more! I love to sew, and make most of my tops for all the reasons you all stated. But I will find that hard to do with a injured wing All of my jeans are soooooo big. I need a belt to hold them up. Even my skinny jeans HUH size 24 are too big.....But I may be in a mumu type stuff for awhile so I refuse to buy anything.....Just yet.

But once I feel better I am going shopping w/DH blessing and aproval. He is a keeper!!!! I have earned it. One hint for all tho if you are heavy up top like me/my sister. buy your bras one size smaller: example 38 should buy 36 etc. Then go to a fabric store, or Bra outlet store and buy a bra extension. They are nothing more than hook and eye extension piece that will give you the inches you are missing thus letting you wear it longer for the next size. I have accually cut it off mye old bras and sewen the eys to the hooks. You CAN figure this out just look at your bras.

Debb you are doing so great I understand it is okay to loose in P3, just not to gain more than 2#.
So you go girl !!!!!

And to do all this with all the travel you do just goes to show the power we have if we want to do something.......

The Bar things really works. However, when I did it the last time I bought a new bra, it was because the ones I purchased turned out to be too tight. Now I'm minus the extender, and in the last set of eyes/hooks. But, again your right, the cup size is the same. That's got to be the beauty of HcG.

Deb, going shopping together would be a blast, especially since we are already getting giddy just thinking about it. Today I'm off with a friend who has lots loads of weight, but she' not on HCG. I'm afraid, it has all come off in places that make her look old. Her hips are still large looking because her face, breast area and arms are getting so thin, but not the waist.

I know I saw this topic somewhere on either this site or the HCG Diet forum, it seems like the fat moves around. For me to be able to fit into a size 12 and still have an built in apron belly, defies my logic. I saw of picture of me with a bunch of gals from last Dec. I know the shot was kind of not helping, but my face looked like a dinner plate. I had not idea I looked like that. I cut myself out of the picture, but then realized I needed to keep this for myself.

That was the time of year I was suppose to report for jury duty. I was in a panic, the dress code was so not in my closet. I ran out to the Good Will and found a blazer, some slacks, and held my breath while looking amongst my biggest shirts. Thank God , my doctor wrote me an excuse as my adrenals were so messed up, I was afraid the added stress would bring them down even further. I'm not sure what I did with that blazer, but I don't care.

[RedsSkinnyJeans]

I've been doing the reading and research. Tomorrow I start P3 after completing my 72 hours of VLC. I am going on vacation. I can EASILY eat Atkins style - I travel for a living. My question is, I would really enjoy drinking on my vacation!

Obviously I will keep it to Vodka/Scotch and soda, but I am concerned about what it will do to the P3 goal of weight maintenance. (Or should I only drink when I can also dance my ass off? LOL) Would love to hear your experiences. I've worked hard and long for success, and I feel confident about the next phase except for the drinking part.

[Labadorlover]

Originally Posted by RedL.I.

I've been doing the reading and research. Tomorrow I start P3 after completing my 72 hours of VLC. I am going on vacation. I can EASILY eat Atkins style - I travel for a living. My question is, I would really enjoy drinking on my vacation!

Obviously I will keep it to Vodka/Scotch and soda, but I am concerned about what it will do to the P3 goal of weight maintenance. (Or should I only drink when I can also dance my ass off? LOL) Would love to hear your experiences. I've worked hard and long for success, and I feel confident about the next phase except for the drinking part.

I wish I could help you but my drink of choice is beer, dose XX to be exact. Love that DARK beer......

Last night we went for buffalo wings, I had mine naked every sauce they offered even the 3 spice dry rubs had sugar.

I really wanted a beer, but I didn't, I drank water and sucken on a celery stick, I did have about a TBLS of Blue cheese, probably had sugar in it????

Today I am dangerously close to my window. .4 away. So will cool it today... If you do have a drink just watch the scales, I bet the vodka is the worse, it is made out of potatoes. Scotch well some grain. But who knows try it, it may work ok for you.

Just don't forget to weigh everyday

[C'Marie]

@ Red.LI

I find that you can make what is called a "skinny 'Rita" on P3 -

shot of tequila
good squirt of lime-
shake of salt
stir in some stevia or sweet n low (the pink packets they have at bars usually -or take some stevia with you)
on the rocks

YUM. I don't do diet drinks but you could also do it with a little diet soda water if you want more volume. When I make them at home I just add a little cold water.

I personally think vodka or tequila are your best bet for low carb.

Make sure to drink plenty of water as alcohol dehydrates and will make the body hold onto water - which makes the scale go up for 2 days for me every time I drink any alcohol. So don't add a bunch of extra calories even P3 foods while drinking either, unless you're fully prepared to do a steak day the next day

[hikergurl]

Hello all you wonderful people! I've learned SO much from this thread already and really appreciate the time all of you put in to pass on your knowledge & experience to us following behind you.

So I'm pretty "Type A" and probably overanalyze things way too much. I'm still 2 weeks away from P3 but want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row before starting. Even after reading through this whole thread, there are 2 things still confusing me:

1) It seems some people go about entering into P3 very methodically, only adding one thing at a time throughout the entire course. Others just dive right in. Is there one method that is proven to be more successful than the other?

2) If I take the route of adding things in one at a time, am I just to assume that the weight showed on the scale the very next morning is an accurate reflection of my body's reaction to the previous day's food? I've read that sometimes you can have a gain just from too much sodium, or water weight, from TOM, or even from something you ate TWO DAYS before. So it seems like it might be wrong to assume that the scale is reacting to only what I ate the day before when it could be so many other things.

I think the bottom line is that I don't want to live in a constant state of stress and over-analyzation over every little morsel of food (as long as they are allowed foods) - as I do in P2 whenever the scale doesn't move. Especially if the scale number may not be telling the whole story.

Advice?