Simeons HCG Protocol -- MARCH 2010

[WomanOfGod]

MARCI ~ HERE IS THE FEBRUARY THREAD

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ot...10-thread.html

Hope that helps!

But to find all of them, go to search, then advance search, then type in simeon's and go beneath that and click posts up to a year ago, then click on threads and BAMMMMMM good reading for the next 6 months! I mean some of those threads had like 124 pages I started reading them in December of 2009 and am just now reading the November 2009 threads and I read EVERY NIGHT I figure I will catch up soon enough!

[Nicolope]

Thanks so much for the explanation of phases, etc.

I'm soooo excited to get started. I really, really think this is it for me. I've got to stop googling though--there's a lot of bad press. But, the logic is soooo good on this and the results can't be argued with. I really, really hope it does for me what it has for others.

I just wish we didn't have to wait six week between rounds. I'd love to lose 40 pounds by my vacation in June.

I'm not in this for a one shot deal, so it's cool if I can't.

[obraxton]

Nicole..I loved finding out about hcg from facebook great groups.

[Nicolope]

Can I just load now and suffer through the first three days until HCG kicks in?

Eager!

[obraxton]

no you need the drops...i wanted to do the same thing lol!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by asia12mb

Dawn, You're success is great! I'm looking forward for this round, because I have major issues with my arms. I hold a lot of weight in the arms(genetic). I am hoping this will be one of the main places that gets reshaped.
Congrats!

Thanks!! You will be amazed with the reshaping and the inches. My goal this last round was to lose as many inches so what the number on the scale said made no difference....until I was stuck at one weight for 5 days!!! Then it mattered so much!!! You will do great!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Phase 1 - 2 Loading Days
Phase 2 - 500 Calorie Days (VLCDs - Very Low Calorie Days)
Phase 3 - No sugar/ No starch - 3 weeks
Phase 4 - Maintenance - adding back sugars/starches

For example, if someone says R1P2VLCD#3, they are in Round 1 and on Very Low Calorie Day #3 (Phase 2). Once you learn it it's like second nature!

Phase 1 is the cleansing period before you actually start!! The phases were made up by Kevin Trudeau and have kinda stuck! The initial P1 is unnecessary as Dr S doesn't talk about dieting before starting the protocol. Completely up to you!! P2 includes the 2 loading days.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Nicolope

Can I just load now and suffer through the first three days until HCG kicks in?

Eager!

If you load now, you will have extra weight to lose. Not a good idea to start without the drops. And when you do load it is best to load with high fat, not high carb. I ate high fat with all 3 of loads and had no hunger whatsoever in the first few very low calorie days. It is what sustains you until you can start burning your own fat.

What you CAN do now however is get your protein portioned out and either freeze it raw OR cook and freeze it. That way you are more than ready to go when you start. Deb did that as well as me. And start looking for loading recipes. Everyone thinks they have to eat out when loading when I just cooked my high fat meals and treats at home. I made Linda Sues' cheeseburger pie, chocolate cheesecake (low carb) and ate those kinds of cheesy goodies while loading.

[JustKim]

Woohoo I am down another 3 pounds today. Definitely motivating to keep going. Zero hunger too!

[Bob1956]

Good morning All. Today is R3P4D9, and my weight is 180.2 lbs., a .4 lb. gain from yesterday. Today I went with the eggs, but tomorrow it will be oatmeal again (boy,that was good). I've been a little busy so I haven't been able to reply to post, but I do scan through them. You guys are doing great.

Everyone have a great and INTENTIONAL day.

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by JustKim

Woohoo I am down another 3 pounds today. Definitely motivating to keep going. Zero hunger too!

you are burning it right up!!! Go Kim!!


312 even this morning! that means .4 under LDW and in brand new territory!!! let the new losing commence!!

AND this puts me less than a pound away from that 40 pounds lost smiley!!

[JustKim]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

you are burning it right up!!! Go Kim!!


312 even this morning! that means .4 under LDW and in brand new territory!!! let the new losing commence!!

AND this puts me less than a pound away from that 40 pounds lost smiley!!

rock it Deb!

[dawnyama]

Woke up today to the same number on the scale as yesterday, which is good thing!!! 113.4 So far P3 is OK. I just wish my tummy would accept fats again. My tummy was rebelling a bit yesterday. I hope I do better today!! Happy Friday!!!

Way to go Deb on virgin territory!! You will make that 40 pounds by tomorrow, I just know it!!! Good job!!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by JustKim

Woohoo I am down another 3 pounds today. Definitely motivating to keep going. Zero hunger too!

Fabulous way to start a weekend off!!! Stay intentional and you will be rewarded every day!!!

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

If you load now, you will have extra weight to lose. Not a good idea to start without the drops. And when you do load it is best to load with high fat, not high carb. I ate high fat with all 3 of loads and had no hunger whatsoever in the first few very low calorie days. It is what sustains you until you can start burning your own fat.

What you CAN do now however is get your protein portioned out and either freeze it raw OR cook and freeze it. That way you are more than ready to go when you start. Deb did that as well as me. And start looking for loading recipes. Everyone thinks they have to eat out when loading when I just cooked my high fat meals and treats at home. I made Linda Sues' cheeseburger pie, chocolate cheesecake (low carb) and ate those kinds of cheesy goodies while loading.

Hi Dawn!

Can you give a list of the best high fat foods to eat during the load? I'm already planning what I want to eat for it! HA. I know the book says to GORGE, but I just cannot GORGE in one sitting. I've been eating small meals like forever. BUT I think I CAN manage to eat high fat stuff all day long in small meals. That would be ok, yes?

Do you weigh all your protein? I need to buy a kitchen scale! OY. Do you plan a week's menu ahead of time or not? [Yes I'm getting my ducks in a row here.] Buying the hHCG today. Having been on Atkins Induction since Jan. 18, I'm having dreams about eating APPLES! Heh.

Bless you!

Marci

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by WomanOfGod

SHUT UP!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! ! Girl I am right there behind you! I am now in a size 14 (I'm 5'8) and my goal is a 12 but you know when I get there I'll say a 10!

Get a load of this - I went to a fashion store at lunch yesterday to try on some new jeans. Well for giggles I tried on a 9/10 - I was able to get them up and buttoned I would not have ever worn them because I couldn't BREATHE but I was happy that I got them on!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Nicolope

Thanks so much for the explanation of phases, etc.

I'm soooo excited to get started. I really, really think this is it for me. I've got to stop googling though--there's a lot of bad press. But, the logic is soooo good on this and the results can't be argued with. I really, really hope it does for me what it has for others.

I just wish we didn't have to wait six week between rounds. I'd love to lose 40 pounds by my vacation in June.

I'm not in this for a one shot deal, so it's cool if I can't.

Originally Posted by Nicolope

Can I just load now and suffer through the first three days until HCG kicks in?

Eager!

Nicolope ~ Some people "cycle" and don't wait the 6 weeks in between. I haven't done it so I don't know if it works well or not. I did have a planned interruption this round of 10 days and then jumped back in and I've had good results.

As for loading, I would just wait until you get your drops and do what Dawn said and get your foods all ready.

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Phase 1 is the cleansing period before you actually start!! The phases were made up by Kevin Trudeau and have kinda stuck! The initial P1 is unnecessary as Dr S doesn't talk about dieting before starting the protocol. Completely up to you!! P2 includes the 2 loading days.

That's right! Sorry, I always forget about the "cleansing" part that Trudeau threw in.

Originally Posted by JustKim

Woohoo I am down another 3 pounds today. Definitely motivating to keep going. Zero hunger too!

hcg rocks!!!!

Originally Posted by debkeversole

you are burning it right up!!! Go Kim!!


312 even this morning! that means .4 under LDW and in brand new territory!!! let the new losing commence!!

AND this puts me less than a pound away from that 40 pounds lost smiley!!

Great job!!! I am 1.8# away from the 40 pound mark too!!! Let's reach it together

[HaleysNana]

Weighed this morning after my first day and was down 2-1/2 lbs. I was shocked because last night I weighed when I got expecting to see some loss but my weight was the same as yesterday morning. I know I shouldn't weigh twice a day, but I peed so much yesterday I was sure I was going to be down last night.

[JustKim]

Originally Posted by HaleysNana

Weighed this morning after my first day and was down 2-1/2 lbs. I was shocked because last night I weighed when I got expecting to see some loss but my weight was the same as yesterday morning. I know I shouldn't weigh twice a day, but I peed so much yesterday I was sure I was going to be down last night.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Hi Dawn!

Can you give a list of the best high fat foods to eat during the load? I'm already planning what I want to eat for it! HA. I know the book says to GORGE, but I just cannot GORGE in one sitting. I've been eating small meals like forever. BUT I think I CAN manage to eat high fat stuff all day long in small meals. That would be ok, yes?

Do you weigh all your protein? I need to buy a kitchen scale! OY. Do you plan a week's menu ahead of time or not? [Yes I'm getting my ducks in a row here.] Buying the hHCG today. Having been on Atkins Induction since Jan. 18, I'm having dreams about eating APPLES! Heh.

Bless you!

Marci

Anything you will be missing in the days youare on low calorie is what I say to load with!!! Basically the high fatty things are cheesecake (I made chocolate low carb cheesecake of course!! and ate half the recipe in 2 days!!!), premium high fat ice cream, heavy whipping cream, macadamia nuts---I finished on whole jar of chocolate covered nuts!!! my last load, Linda Sue's white castle hamburger pie, fatty bacon and pork, eggs with cheese, I even managed 6 TBL of coconut oil one at least one of my load days, the others I managed 4 TBL!!!!! I made Bee's egg drink that has 3 eggs, 2 TBL butter and 2 TBL of coconut oil along with other things in it. Very fatty!!! I also endulged in a real candy bar!!!! I felt guilty the whole time but it was so worth it!!! Metqa likes to load with Linda Sues JLSP (just like stuffed potatoes) recipe--lots of cream cheese and cheeses in that recipe!! And to die for!!

As for protein, yes, I do weigh it all out. I have a small kitchen scale that measures in Oz as well as grams. So I have 3.5 oz and then cook the chicken, ground beef, shrimp, crab meat or fish. I love having the protein that is already cooked and ready to go. And no I don't plan a whole week ahead of time. Just go with what I feel like having for the day, but do have to make sure I have enough approved veggies on hand for the entire week. When I cook up the asparagus I can usually get 3 meals out of that so I like to cook all that ahead so it is just heat and eat. I know a bag of spinach usually lasts 2 meals, same with a can of tomatoes. And so on. You will get the hang of it!! And yes, the apples and grapefruit were heavenly!!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by HaleysNana

Weighed this morning after my first day and was down 2-1/2 lbs. I was shocked because last night I weighed when I got expecting to see some loss but my weight was the same as yesterday morning. I know I shouldn't weigh twice a day, but I peed so much yesterday I was sure I was going to be down last night.

Yeah Pam!!! Good going!!

[JustKim]

What is the portion size for vegetables? Did I miss that somewhere in P and I?

[Nicolope]

You guys are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for the help and support.

One more question?

Do you wait until after TOM? It recommends that in the book, but I wondered if it was necessary. You probably all think I'm a total rebel looking for any way possible to buck the system...it's not that...I just want to get started ASAP. I'm sure you know what I mean.

[Selahgal]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Anything you will be missing in the days youare on low calorie is what I say to load with!!! Basically the high fatty things are cheesecake (I made chocolate low carb cheesecake of course!! and ate half the recipe in 2 days!!!), premium high fat ice cream, heavy whipping cream, macadamia nuts---I finished on whole jar of chocolate covered nuts!!! my last load, Linda Sue's white castle hamburger pie, fatty bacon and pork, eggs with cheese, I even managed 6 TBL of coconut oil one at least one of my load days, the others I managed 4 TBL!!!!! I made Bee's egg drink that has 3 eggs, 2 TBL butter and 2 TBL of coconut oil along with other things in it. Very fatty!!! I also endulged in a real candy bar!!!! I felt guilty the whole time but it was so worth it!!! Metqa likes to load with Linda Sues JLSP (just like stuffed potatoes) recipe--lots of cream cheese and cheeses in that recipe!! And to die for!!

As for protein, yes, I do weigh it all out. I have a small kitchen scale that measures in Oz as well as grams. So I have 3.5 oz and then cook the chicken, ground beef, shrimp, crab meat or fish. I love having the protein that is already cooked and ready to go. And no I don't plan a whole week ahead of time. Just go with what I feel like having for the day, but do have to make sure I have enough approved veggies on hand for the entire week. When I cook up the asparagus I can usually get 3 meals out of that so I like to cook all that ahead so it is just heat and eat. I know a bag of spinach usually lasts 2 meals, same with a can of tomatoes. And so on. You will get the hang of it!! And yes, the apples and grapefruit were heavenly!!!

I'll have to change my 'mindset' from carbs to calories! I think a lot of the things I miss eating are high in CARBS not necessarily high in fat, because I eat high fat things now. I can definitely plan for the ICE CREAM tho!! Perhaps a McD's angus burger and fries!!! And milkshake!! OY YEAH, I am READY TO ROLL. Will be very odd eating that tho after doing low carb almost two months. I wonder if I should stay low carb right up until LOAD DAY or ease into it? Don't want my body going into shock! HAHA

So you basically weigh and cook a variety of protein and veggies and have them on hand for the week or whatever, right? I found that is great when low carbing too!


Marci

[debkeversole]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

tequila lime chicken wings, CHEESECAKE avacodo(guacamole!) BACON and eggs Coconut oil butter pecan ice cream i had a huge brownie with a large glass of full fat milk each morning for first breakfast! your favorite potato chips or other snacks like that all kinds of nuts! i am dying here because i forgot about my Tequila lime wings for loading and found them in the fridge yesterday


hash browns with a cheese and ham omelet. Have your favorite T-bone steak and eggs.

Also, slather lotions and oils on your skin, as now is your chance. Take vitamin E, A and omega-3 fish oil. Eat walnuts for omega-3 and other nuts, too.

queso and chips, tamales, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, apple pie, cheese, hamburgers, french fries, ice cream, chocolate shakes, cake…anything you think is yummy basically

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN WITH MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY!! *THUD*

i gotta go get a cup of yerbe mate! ENJOY your loading!

Originally Posted by Selahgal

Hi Dawn!

Can you give a list of the best high fat foods to eat during the load? I'm already planning what I want to eat for it! HA. I know the book says to GORGE, but I just cannot GORGE in one sitting. I've been eating small meals like forever. BUT I think I CAN manage to eat high fat stuff all day long in small meals. That would be ok, yes?

Do you weigh all your protein? I need to buy a kitchen scale! OY. Do you plan a week's menu ahead of time or not? [Yes I'm getting my ducks in a row here.] Buying the hHCG today. Having been on Atkins Induction since Jan. 18, I'm having dreams about eating APPLES! Heh.

Bless you!

Marci

recipe ideas! **WARNING LOADING ONLY!!**
ALMOND COOKIES(with stevia this one would also work in P3 i think)
- 2 cups of blanched almond flour
- 2 eggs, 2 egg yolks
- 1 stick of butter or equivilant oil (coconut oil, non hydrogenated lard)
- nuts, if you enjoy them
- sweetner of your choice
- 1 teaspoon of salt

- Mix batter well, and taste a bit, to make sure it is sweetened to your liking. Enjoy!



Rusty's Chocolate Torte (the short version)
4 extra large eggs
sweetener to equal 3/4 cups sugar
1 cup pecans
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbs flour
2.5 tsp baking powder
3 Tbs cocoa powder
BLEND (in blender) eggs and sweetener for 45 seconds. Add other ingredients IN THE ORDER LISTED. Blend 2 minutes.
POUR into greased 9" round pan. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

this one sounds so good! EAT all of these on your loading days so it isn't left in the house for VLCDs

Four Cheese Chicken Casserole

1 pound frozen broccoli spears
1 to 1 1/2 pound chicken cubes
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
2 ounces Velveeta or processed American cheese
2 cups Monteray Jack shredded ... or more
1/4 cup prepared bacon bits

Lightly steam broccoli spears. Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick spray. Add broccoli to the dish. Top with thawed Chicken Cubes. In a microwave safe bowl, combine cream cheese, cream, water and Velveeta. Cook on full power until mixture can be stirred smooth. Add Parmesan cheese, garlic and onion powders and salt. Pour the cream mixture over the vegetables and chicken. Sprinkle the shredded Jack cheese and bacon bits over the top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes. Let cool ten minutes before serving.

ENJOY loading!

[obraxton]

MARCI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay I am back to 240lbs, lost ...A stomach virus had me down to 239.8 then the next day when i was able to eat I regulated back to 242...now I'm .2 away from being back there. This was sort of a "lost week" for me, but it looks like I'm back on the losing side.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by obraxton

MARCI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay I am back to 240lbs, lost ...A stomach virus had me down to 239.8 then the next day when i was able to eat I regulated back to 242...now I'm .2 away from being back there. This was sort of a "lost week" for me, but it looks like I'm back on the losing side.

Remember Dessa, when the scale isn't moving the INCHES are!!!!!!! Our fat cells hold onto water for dear life until they release them - you will definitely have a nice whoosh soon

[krissakris]

Dawny congrats on your weight loss! I can't even imagine being 131, let alone 113, lol! Question, did you lose during your loading by doing low carb/high fat? I gorged on low carb pasta yesterday (creamy pesto, alfredo), and low carb chicken tenders w. cheese sauce, nuts, I was stuffed and I woke up feeling pretty flat this morning which is just mind boggling. I don't even know what I have a taste for today, I may have some buttery popcorn, although that's not low carb.

[Dawnomite]

Haven't checked in much this week... But it's been a rough week.

I've stalled... Doing an apple day today.

I have lost inches in the past few days though! It's just the weight hasn't released. In 14 days I've lost 8inches total. It IS totally reshaping me. So im still keeping the faith!




Congrats Dawn!!! I don't know what I'd if I got that skinny! lol

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by Dawnomite

Haven't checked in much this week... But it's been a rough week.

I've stalled... Doing an apple day today.

I have lost inches in the past few days though! It's just the weight hasn't released. In 14 days I've lost 8inches total. It IS totally reshaping me. So im still keeping the faith!




Congrats Dawn!!! I don't know what I'd if I got that skinny! lol

Maybe post your menus, drinks, lotions, spices, etc. so we can all see if there is anything we see that might be causing your stall. But, those inches you lost are GREAT!!!

[obraxton]

Originally Posted by HaleysNana

How much did you gain during your load days? I'm on P2D1 today and I'm up 2 lbs from the loading days so I'm anxious to see what tomorrow holds. About to go have my apple!

when I loaded I gained 2 and if I'm not mistaken loss 5 by P2D2