Phase 3 information for HCG diet - Page 4

KOO · 09-27-2010, 08:16 AM

Reading through the thread I am realizing that the melba/grissini must be given up in P3, is that correct or are you allowed to keep those two small servings of it?

tempted_by_food · 09-27-2010, 08:20 AM

Koo...you have to give it up as P3 is 3 weeks of no starches and sugars.

KOO · 09-27-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted_by_food

Koo...you have to give it up as P3 is 3 weeks of no starches and sugars.

Thanks.

dawnyama · 09-27-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KOO

Reading through the thread I am realizing that the melba/grissini must be given up in P3, is that correct or are you allowed to keep those two small servings of it?

NO sugar or NO starches!! Melba and grissini are starches. Stay away in P3!!!!

debkeversole · 10-17-2010, 08:49 AM

BUMPING

Stevie Renee · 10-18-2010, 02:16 PM

Is hummus a starch? It is made of chickpeas.

Anyone know?

Nevermind, I think it is. It is ok on p4 perhaps.

cookie34 · 10-18-2010, 07:41 PM

I have often wondered about beans.. I think it would be a veggie.. just a starchy one. I hope it isn't. I am really wanting ham and beans on P3.

nifer6 · 10-21-2010, 05:53 AM

How big of a steak do you get to eat on a correction day?

cookie34 · 10-21-2010, 07:06 AM

as big as you want!

nifer6 · 10-21-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cookie34

as big as you want!

I need to do a correction day today, and since I'm working a double shift today, will have to get take out for the steak. One of the places has a ribeye steak sandwich, so obviously I won't get the bread, but I was thinking that if it was a 12 oz steak, should I get 1 or 2

cookie34 · 10-21-2010, 07:25 AM

Depends on how much you want to eat. Some people get a huge steak and eat on it throughout the day.

michlady · 10-21-2010, 11:53 AM

If I can't find a HUGE steak, I get 2 medium sized ones. By the time I cut out the really fatty stuff, it's about right. I know we're suppose to get the fatty steaks, but I can't handle eating the fatty part.

Good luck with the steak day. Don't forget your tomato or apple!!

nifer6 · 10-21-2010, 12:32 PM

duplicate post....how do I delete this?

nifer6 · 10-21-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by michlady

If I can't find a HUGE steak, I get 2 medium sized ones. By the time I cut out the really fatty stuff, it's about right. I know we're suppose to get the fatty steaks, but I can't handle eating the fatty part.

Good luck with the steak day. Don't forget your tomato or apple!!

Thanks for the well wishes. This is my 1st correction day ever. I'm on R2P3D4
I got a bit over zealous on my eating this week with P3. I'm spreading out my correction day, as I've heard others do this so hoping it works. I ate my apple in the morning. Ordered 2 Ribeyes from a carryout place (working a double shift so no time to cook one) Ate one for lunch and will eat one for dinner.

I didn't think I could make it all day without eating anything so thought I'd try this.

Stevie Renee · 10-23-2010, 06:20 PM

Yeah! Pumpkin is on the list as acceptable veggies

Thanks for the list and contribution all

Bree Adams · 10-25-2010, 10:21 AM

Hello there,

I am within 7 lbs of starting Phase 3 and excited to start working out and shaping now! A little history on me...

I had a tumor removed from my abdomen 4 years ago and they also removed my abdominal muscles and replaced with mesh. The tumor?muscles were removed during the birth of my fourth child. I have found it impossible to work off that baby belly and before this incident I naturally and without any effort...or even a healthy diet would sit at 125-130. I am 5'4. Since this whole ordeal I have sat at 143 and even through MAJOR exercise and healthy eating could get back down to 132 but never ever moved that baby belly. I just looked more pregnant undressed. I wore under garmet girdle hose etc and about a year ago just said forget it. I truly just quit trying. I was exhausting myself with 2 hours workouts 6 days a week and the tummy wouldnt even budge.

I have several friends who have done this and prescribed by some of their doctors so I decided to give it a try. I went from 143 to 135 in 8 days and I lost it ALL in my belly! THe rest of my body is pretty proportioned and that is where I carry it all. My HCG accidentally got put in a cabinet instead of the fridge a week ago. But I continued using it hoping it wasnt ruined. 1 week with no loss and I replaced the HCG Saturday and am back on track and down to 134. So the bad HCG was my problem for sure. I even took a free day with foods and threw down a hot dog and fries and no problems...but was back on track Saturday morning!

Soooo I am close to starting phase three and have a couple of questions....

Is there a desired calorie intake a day? I am fine with the no sugars etc. I do plan on starting back up at the gym and toning etc...I usually burn 400 calories there....and assume I need to replace the calories I burn.

jabbok · 10-25-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bree Adams

Hello there,

I am within 7 lbs of starting Phase 3 and excited to start working out and shaping now! A little history on me...

I had a tumor removed from my abdomen 4 years ago and they also removed my abdominal muscles and replaced with mesh. The tumor?muscles were removed during the birth of my fourth child. I have found it impossible to work off that baby belly and before this incident I naturally and without any effort...or even a healthy diet would sit at 125-130. I am 5'4. Since this whole ordeal I have sat at 143 and even through MAJOR exercise and healthy eating could get back down to 132 but never ever moved that baby belly. I just looked more pregnant undressed. I wore under garmet girdle hose etc and about a year ago just said forget it. I truly just quit trying. I was exhausting myself with 2 hours workouts 6 days a week and the tummy wouldnt even budge.

I have several friends who have done this and prescribed by some of their doctors so I decided to give it a try. I went from 143 to 135 in 8 days and I lost it ALL in my belly! THe rest of my body is pretty proportioned and that is where I carry it all. My HCG accidentally got put in a cabinet instead of the fridge a week ago. But I continued using it hoping it wasnt ruined. 1 week with no loss and I replaced the HCG Saturday and am back on track and down to 134. So the bad HCG was my problem for sure. I even took a free day with foods and threw down a hot dog and fries and no problems...but was back on track Saturday morning!

Soooo I am close to starting phase three and have a couple of questions....

Is there a desired calorie intake a day? I am fine with the no sugars etc. I do plan on starting back up at the gym and toning etc...I usually burn 400 calories there....and assume I need to replace the calories I burn.

and congrats on the weight loss.

I have never put my drops in the fridge and they are working fine.

I will let the pros answer you on how many calories as I am in P2.

Stevie Renee · 10-25-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bree Adams

Hello there,

I am within 7 lbs of starting Phase 3 and excited to start working out and shaping now! A little history on me...

I had a tumor removed from my abdomen 4 years ago and they also removed my abdominal muscles and replaced with mesh. The tumor?muscles were removed during the birth of my fourth child. I have found it impossible to work off that baby belly and before this incident I naturally and without any effort...or even a healthy diet would sit at 125-130. I am 5'4. Since this whole ordeal I have sat at 143 and even through MAJOR exercise and healthy eating could get back down to 132 but never ever moved that baby belly. I just looked more pregnant undressed. I wore under garmet girdle hose etc and about a year ago just said forget it. I truly just quit trying. I was exhausting myself with 2 hours workouts 6 days a week and the tummy wouldnt even budge.

I have several friends who have done this and prescribed by some of their doctors so I decided to give it a try. I went from 143 to 135 in 8 days and I lost it ALL in my belly! THe rest of my body is pretty proportioned and that is where I carry it all. My HCG accidentally got put in a cabinet instead of the fridge a week ago. But I continued using it hoping it wasnt ruined. 1 week with no loss and I replaced the HCG Saturday and am back on track and down to 134. So the bad HCG was my problem for sure. I even took a free day with foods and threw down a hot dog and fries and no problems...but was back on track Saturday morning!

Soooo I am close to starting phase three and have a couple of questions....

Is there a desired calorie intake a day? I am fine with the no sugars etc. I do plan on starting back up at the gym and toning etc...I usually burn 400 calories there....and assume I need to replace the calories I burn.

Welcome

I dont think any of us fridge the drops

I have read the MIN of calories is 1500. I am curious as to what others will say

dina123 · 10-25-2010, 07:18 PM

bumping to subscribe

dawnyama · 10-26-2010, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

Welcome

I dont think any of us fridge the drops

I have read the MIN of calories is 1500. I am curious as to what others will say

She must be doing the Rx??

Yes, the homeopathic should not be in the fridge but the Rx has to be!!

Dan.D · 10-26-2010, 01:00 PM

Soooo looking forward to starting P3 on Saturday.

Thanks for all of the tips on here. My wife and I are looking forward to stabilizing for a few weeks (with a trip to Vegas in the middle) and then loading up again after Thanksgiving for another round of P2!

Stevie Renee · 10-26-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan.D

Soooo looking forward to starting P3 on Saturday.

Thanks for all of the tips on here. My wife and I are looking forward to stabilizing for a few weeks (with a trip to Vegas in the middle) and then loading up again after Thanksgiving for another round of P2!

Welcome!

How much did you both lose? I start P3 Saturday as well and have fine tuned my meal/menu. drool! Steak, salmon for dinner. lol - I have a trip in the middle also to Seattle. Vegas would be harder but lucky you have buffets!

Come post in the main threads

Dan.D · 10-27-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

Welcome!

How much did you both lose? I start P3 Saturday as well and have fine tuned my meal/menu. drool! Steak, salmon for dinner. lol - I have a trip in the middle also to Seattle. Vegas would be harder but lucky you have buffets!

Come post in the main threads

Well, today is the last dose day and the wife is down 31.1 and I am down 34.0. It's been a LOOONG 40 day round, but well worth it. I think from now on we are sticking to the 20 day variety when it comes to P2. We are really looking forward to trying some of the great low carb recipes we see on here and other sites. We are going to try using coconut and almond flour and getting some butter and oils back into our diet

Chouter · 10-27-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan.D

Well, today is the last dose day and the wife is down 31.1 and I am down 34.0. It's been a LOOONG 40 day round, but well worth it. I think from now on we are sticking to the 20 day variety when it comes to P2. We are really looking forward to trying some of the great low carb recipes we see on here and other sites. We are going to try using coconut and almond flour and getting some butter and oils back into our diet

Dan, be careful adding stuff back in too soon. You guys have worked really hard this round. For me, cheese, nuts, bacon, etc. never made it into my P3. I kept it pretty clean. I probably would have had bacon, except it is such a pain to cook it!

I can't wait to hear how your P3 is going! It's been a long haul for you.

dawnyama · 10-29-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chouter

Dan, be careful adding stuff back in too soon. You guys have worked really hard this round. For me, cheese, nuts, bacon, etc. never made it into my P3. I kept it pretty clean. I probably would have had bacon, except it is such a pain to cook it!

I can't wait to hear how your P3 is going! It's been a long haul for you.

I bake my bacon. That way we have bacon whenever we want!! I bake an entire pound in the oven at a time. Makes it easier to clean up. I use foil lined cookie sheets, then throw away the mess when done!!! No greasy pots and pans to clean. I never fry bacon anymore.

Stevie Renee · 10-29-2010, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan.D

Well, today is the last dose day and the wife is down 31.1 and I am down 34.0. It's been a LOOONG 40 day round, but well worth it. I think from now on we are sticking to the 20 day variety when it comes to P2. We are really looking forward to trying some of the great low carb recipes we see on here and other sites. We are going to try using coconut and almond flour and getting some butter and oils back into our diet

Tread lightly and I am sure you will be fine. I was almost at 40 days - like 36 and it is tooooo long! lol

Way to go on your losses!!

Stevie Renee · 11-04-2010, 08:03 PM

I wish this was a sticky!

I feel a CD coming on.lol...I may try the eggs if need be.

torister · 11-05-2010, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

I wish this was a sticky!

I feel a CD coming on.lol...I may try the eggs if need be.

Why do you feel a correction day coming? What is going on?

Stevie Renee · 11-05-2010, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torister

Why do you feel a correction day coming? What is going on?

False alarm. Phew! I made that hamburger soup and those stuffed peppers. I enjoyed a bit too much and lots of water. My belly was full! I thought for sure today was the day I would be up. I am actually a .5 below LDW.

You are a sweetie to ask Peggy!

jabbok · 11-05-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

False alarm. Phew! I made that hamburger soup and those stuffed peppers. I enjoyed a bit too much and lots of water. My belly was full! I thought for sure today was the day I would be up. I am actually a .5 below LDW.

You are a sweetie to ask Peggy!

that is nice to have the loss instead of the gain, you seem to be doing very well on P3.

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Dan.D Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 7 Gallery: Dan.D Stats: 237/197.1/185 WOE: HCG Diet Start Date: Sept 2010	Almost done with P2 Soooo looking forward to starting P3 on Saturday. Thanks for all of the tips on here. My wife and I are looking forward to stabilizing for a few weeks (with a trip to Vegas in the middle) and then loading up again after Thanksgiving for another round of P2!

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09-27-2010, 08:16 AM	#91
KOO Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 20,761 Gallery: KOO Stats: Starting 183(2/06)now below.... WOE: Hcg 9/12/12...142.5/134/130	Reading through the thread I am realizing that the melba/grissini must be given up in P3, is that correct or are you allowed to keep those two small servings of it?

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tempted_by_food Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,756 Gallery: tempted_by_food Stats: 233/164/140 WOE: HHCG Rogue Style.... Start Date: restart: 7/13/2009	Koo...you have to give it up as P3 is 3 weeks of no starches and sugars.

10-17-2010, 08:49 AM	#95
debkeversole Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 49,320 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/285/199 WOE: 8/29/11 R9P2 HCG diet Start Date: 10-8-09	BUMPING

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cookie34 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 3,912 Gallery: cookie34 Stats: 273/186/150 WOE: VSG/Low Carb Start Date: 5/20/2012	I have often wondered about beans.. I think it would be a veggie.. just a starchy one. I hope it isn't. I am really wanting ham and beans on P3.

10-21-2010, 05:53 AM	#98
nifer6 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 514 Gallery: nifer6 Stats: 171.8/153.6/150 WOE: R3 HCG 1/1/11 Start Date: Feb 2003	How big of a steak do you get to eat on a correction day?

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cookie34 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 3,912 Gallery: cookie34 Stats: 273/186/150 WOE: VSG/Low Carb Start Date: 5/20/2012	as big as you want!

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cookie34 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, Ca Posts: 3,912 Gallery: cookie34 Stats: 273/186/150 WOE: VSG/Low Carb Start Date: 5/20/2012	Depends on how much you want to eat. Some people get a huge steak and eat on it throughout the day.

10-21-2010, 11:53 AM	#102
michlady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 174 Gallery: michlady Stats: 223.6/179.2/165 WOE: HHCG Start Date: August/2010	If I can't find a HUGE steak, I get 2 medium sized ones. By the time I cut out the really fatty stuff, it's about right. I know we're suppose to get the fatty steaks, but I can't handle eating the fatty part. Good luck with the steak day. Don't forget your tomato or apple!!

10-23-2010, 06:20 PM	#105
Stevie Renee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,582 Gallery: Stevie Renee Start Date: July 2000	Yeah! Pumpkin is on the list as acceptable veggies Thanks for the list and contribution all

10-25-2010, 10:21 AM	#106
Bree Adams Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2 Gallery: Bree Adams	Hello there, I am within 7 lbs of starting Phase 3 and excited to start working out and shaping now! A little history on me... I had a tumor removed from my abdomen 4 years ago and they also removed my abdominal muscles and replaced with mesh. The tumor?muscles were removed during the birth of my fourth child. I have found it impossible to work off that baby belly and before this incident I naturally and without any effort...or even a healthy diet would sit at 125-130. I am 5'4. Since this whole ordeal I have sat at 143 and even through MAJOR exercise and healthy eating could get back down to 132 but never ever moved that baby belly. I just looked more pregnant undressed. I wore under garmet girdle hose etc and about a year ago just said forget it. I truly just quit trying. I was exhausting myself with 2 hours workouts 6 days a week and the tummy wouldnt even budge. I have several friends who have done this and prescribed by some of their doctors so I decided to give it a try. I went from 143 to 135 in 8 days and I lost it ALL in my belly! THe rest of my body is pretty proportioned and that is where I carry it all. My HCG accidentally got put in a cabinet instead of the fridge a week ago. But I continued using it hoping it wasnt ruined. 1 week with no loss and I replaced the HCG Saturday and am back on track and down to 134. So the bad HCG was my problem for sure. I even took a free day with foods and threw down a hot dog and fries and no problems...but was back on track Saturday morning! Soooo I am close to starting phase three and have a couple of questions.... Is there a desired calorie intake a day? I am fine with the no sugars etc. I do plan on starting back up at the gym and toning etc...I usually burn 400 calories there....and assume I need to replace the calories I burn.

10-25-2010, 07:18 PM	#109
dina123 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SC Posts: 53 Gallery: dina123 Stats: 238/203(atkins)160/150ish Start Date: Atkins 6/2010-SimeonsP&I 10/17/10	bumping to subscribe

11-04-2010, 08:03 PM	#117
Stevie Renee Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 13,582 Gallery: Stevie Renee Start Date: July 2000	I wish this was a sticky! I feel a CD coming on.lol...I may try the eggs if need be.