preparing for R1

j4Christ · 07-30-2010, 08:23 AM

I have about 3 weeks until I start R1P2. I am trying to do as much research as I can to be fully prepared. I noticed while reading the recipe thread that some call for xanthum gum and miracle noodles for P2 recipes. It's not listed on protocol (but I'm sure the products weren't around then) Does anyone use these?

Also, does anyone spread their daily alloted food throughout the day, being careful to not have both fruits, protein or melba toast together, but just spreading it all out (i.e. grazing).

Still waiting for drops

I know, I have 3 weeks, but I will feel better when I have them in hand!!

Thanks!

sassy_red · 07-30-2010, 08:41 AM

I graze like crazy - my body hates long intervals between meals.

For R1 I'd recommend sticking purely to the protocol; while the miracle noodles, Walden Farms sauces and other items are calorie free, your body may process them differently so that they react like the real thing.

General concensus is to do R1 exactly by the book/protocol: don't deviate the first run through. Subsequent rounds can be tweaked, but in the beginning stick to the rules. It's worked for most of us; some people have changed a few things as they went (ditching Melba toast/grissini because of gluten intolerances, switching to simpler/lower-fat meats because of no loss on the scale, experimenting with different sweetners etc) but keep to Protocol at least this first round.

mybigbutt · 07-30-2010, 10:59 AM

Great advice, Sarah.

I have my first fruit late morning, then my last fruit about 7:30p. Other than that, I don't graze. I don't find I need to on this plan. (I omit the grissini due to gluten issues)

j4Christ · 07-31-2010, 06:13 AM

Thanks Sarah and MBB! I will stick exactly to protocol!

sassy_red · 07-31-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by j4Christ

Thanks Sarah and MBB! I will stick exactly to protocol!

J4, you'll do great!! There's no shame in tweaking things you don't think work for you, but I agree with all the hCG veterans who say you need at least one round done by the books to get a baseline and see what works (or doesn't) for you. I was going to cut out the fruit and Melba/grissini as I'm still in the LC mindset, but I've been losing GREAT keeping them in!

Remember to keep a journal of everything, including when you ate what. For example, some people find that eating their apple/fruit by itself gives them hunger cravings, while they're fine if they have it with the protein - for some of us (myself included) that's not an issue. Also some have adverse reactions to certain sweetners (cravings, zero weightloss etc) while others can have them to their heart's content. Journals and notebooks are your friend to tell trends.

Good luck!!

j4Christ · 08-01-2010, 05:37 AM

Wow! Sarah, am I seeing that you are already down 10 lbs.

That is awesome! I will follow your advice anyday (it is great advice, thanks)

07-30-2010, 08:23 AM	#1
j4Christ Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,150 Gallery: j4Christ Stats: 160/156/110 5'2" w/ shoes	preparing for R1 I have about 3 weeks until I start R1P2. I am trying to do as much research as I can to be fully prepared. I noticed while reading the recipe thread that some call for xanthum gum and miracle noodles for P2 recipes. It's not listed on protocol (but I'm sure the products weren't around then) Does anyone use these? Also, does anyone spread their daily alloted food throughout the day, being careful to not have both fruits, protein or melba toast together, but just spreading it all out (i.e. grazing). Still waiting for drops I know, I have 3 weeks, but I will feel better when I have them in hand!! Thanks! __________________ Luke 1:37-For nothing is impossible with God. ******************************** 160 159 158 157 156** 155 154 153 152 151 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129 128 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112 111 110

07-30-2010, 08:41 AM	#2
sassy_red MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Central California Posts: 1,482 Gallery: sassy_red Stats: 230/192.2/145 - 5'8" WOE: HCG/Simeon's Protocol Start Date: 23 July '10 (R1P2) ~ 7 Sep '10 (R2P2)	I graze like crazy - my body hates long intervals between meals. For R1 I'd recommend sticking purely to the protocol; while the miracle noodles, Walden Farms sauces and other items are calorie free, your body may process them differently so that they react like the real thing. General concensus is to do R1 exactly by the book/protocol: don't deviate the first run through. Subsequent rounds can be tweaked, but in the beginning stick to the rules. It's worked for most of us; some people have changed a few things as they went (ditching Melba toast/grissini because of gluten intolerances, switching to simpler/lower-fat meats because of no loss on the scale, experimenting with different sweetners etc) but keep to Protocol at least this first round. __________________ Sassy's HCG Journey R1P2 * Pre-load: 218.2 lbs ~ LDW: 204.0 - 14.2lbs lost!! R2P2 * Previous LDW: 204 ~ LDW: 192.2 - 11.8lbs lost!! 2010 Goal: 180 by Christmas!

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07-30-2010, 10:59 AM	#3
mybigbutt Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,320 Gallery: mybigbutt Stats: 224.6/215.8/120 WOE: hcg Start Date: 8/22/11	Great advice, Sarah. I have my first fruit late morning, then my last fruit about 7:30p. Other than that, I don't graze. I don't find I need to on this plan. (I omit the grissini due to gluten issues)

07-31-2010, 06:13 AM	#4
j4Christ Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,150 Gallery: j4Christ Stats: 160/156/110 5'2" w/ shoes	Thanks Sarah and MBB! I will stick exactly to protocol!

08-01-2010, 05:37 AM	#6
j4Christ Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,150 Gallery: j4Christ Stats: 160/156/110 5'2" w/ shoes	Wow! Sarah, am I seeing that you are already down 10 lbs. That is awesome! I will follow your advice anyday (it is great advice, thanks)