Simeons HCG protocol--August 2010

[walkingwoman]

Originally Posted by cookie34

I just had shrimp too. It was pretty good. Where do you get the Bragg's amino acids?

Safeway and Fry's (Kroger, Ralphs in CA) has it in the vinegar section in my stores.

[torister]

Originally Posted by MellaBella

but I did read on some HCG forums that they are P2 friendly - I think the entire package is about 40 calories.

Actually they (mushrooms) aren't on P2 if you are following Dr. Simeon's protocol, but would be great for P3!

[DrunkenSailor]

What are Bragg's amino acids, exactly? What's in it? What's it taste like? What do you use it for?

I made plans to go out to dinner on Saturday night, but now I'm thinking I want to suggest another activity instead. I don't want to stop losing now--it's never been so easy. Is there a good way to do it without getting into the "diet" thing? This is a guy that I met last spring who's back in the area for a few months. I want to reconnect with him (before phase 3), but I don't know him all that well.

[Healthy and Happy]

I would suggest going somewhere you can order plain grilled chicken breast and an approved veggie. You should be fine with that, no need to give up your social life on P2!

Well this is day 1 of P3, (or is it day3?) Anyhow, I can eat fat today!!!! I just had my mocha malt, (oh coffee how I have missed you!), and 2 pieces of crispy bacon. And yes, that was me adding sea salt to my bacon, LOL. So yummy!

I weighed in at another all time low of 194.2 this morning! Praying I will stabilize well after adding these fats back in!

[wishbone]

Originally Posted by sassy_red

Tonight I bought some pre-cooked shrimp and separated it into 3.5oz servings, but got to wondering: since it's already cooked, am I still supposed to do 3.5oz, or less? I've never weighed raw shrimp vs cooked but I imagine there's some loss in weight.

It's too late for tonight's dinner (shrimp and asparagus in jalapeño mustard) but I'd really hate for a simple mistake like this to ruin my protocol.

This is the only kind of shrimp I buy. I never know if I want a warm meal or a cold one. In fact...this is what I made last night for dinner. In the Simeons recipee thread, page 1, is a recipee from Metqa on a butter sauce. I made this last night (doubled the recipee so I could use the whole can of broth). Warmed up the shrimp...and just spooned a couple tablespoons of sauce on top. YUMMY.

Gonna take 1/2 or more of the sauce to work for my "right arm" (lol) today. This will be her 1st day of vlc. I want to her know that things do not have to be so PLAIN.

AND...sassy...I weigh the shrimp right to 3.5 also....cuz I figure I'll lose a tad bit of the weight when I ditch the tail...


JAN

[wishbone]

Today weight was 177.

The last day of drops was 179.8.

Now...I am already under the 2 pound leeway. AND I still have to keep to VLC today. Tomorrow I can eat. ...A LOT APPARENTLY.....

[sassy_red]

Today was 211.8, a .2lb drop from Tuesday. Hmm, begining of a stall perhaps?

[Kimberli33]

Originally Posted by sassy_red

Today was 211.8, a .2lb drop from Tuesday. Hmm, begining of a stall perhaps?

I'm stalled again tooMy body does not want the 160s.Probably because they would put me at a low I havent seen in 5+ years.So close but feels sooooooooooo far away!AnywayI feel your pain.lol.Stalls are ebil

[soontobesexy'ntx]

202.4 this am so .2 away from where I was before last weekend
hopefully by tomarrow I'll be back to losing!! (just in time for the weekend again!!)

[torister]

I am down 2.2 lbs today for a total of 12 lbs lost from pre-load weight. Life is good! I am enjoying these losses as I know they will come to a screeching halt any time now.....

[Proudloser]

I live in Plano, TX and I'm trying to find a doctor that does the HCG injections. All I've found do the cream. If you have a referral, I would really appreciate it!!
Thanks!!

[soontobesexy'ntx]

Originally Posted by Proudloser

I live in Plano, TX and I'm trying to find a doctor that does the HCG injections. All I've found do the cream. If you have a referral, I would really appreciate it!!
Thanks!!

ck weight loss clinics but I do the drops and I'm happy with my success

[rjj11755]

Originally Posted by Proudloser

I live in Plano, TX and I'm trying to find a doctor that does the HCG injections. All I've found do the cream. If you have a referral, I would really appreciate it!!
Thanks!!

There's an HCG cream?

[Ladidah]

Originally Posted by thin in 2010

I would suggest going somewhere you can order plain grilled chicken breast and an approved veggie. You should be fine with that, no need to give up your social life on P2!

Well this is day 1 of P3, (or is it day3?) Anyhow, I can eat fat today!!!! I just had my mocha malt, (oh coffee how I have missed you!), and 2 pieces of crispy bacon. And yes, that was me adding sea salt to my bacon, LOL. So yummy!

I weighed in at another all time low of 194.2 this morning! Praying I will stabilize well after adding these fats back in!

Me too. I had cream in my coffee and I made an omelette with a little diced ham and some cheese. I even added salsa! I'm planning on making P2 chili for lunch (love it) but I'm eating a double portion!

[sassy_red]

Originally Posted by rjj11755

There's an HCG cream?

First I've heard of it.

PL, check out the homeopathic drops of HCG, most of us use them and are having results as good or better than with the Rx.

[sassy_red]

Originally Posted by Ladidah

Me too. I had cream in my coffee and I made an omelette with a little diced ham and some cheese. I even added salsa! I'm planning on making P2 chili for lunch (love it) but I'm eating a double portion!

Oh you lucky duck!!! There needs to be a P3 thread so you don't tempt us poor people still stuck on 500 cals a day!!

(but yeah, I'm TOTALLY going to have a huge bacon guacamole burger with MAYO when I get off this round. Counting the days too lol!)

[Healthy and Happy]

Originally Posted by Ladidah

Me too. I had cream in my coffee and I made an omelette with a little diced ham and some cheese. I even added salsa! I'm planning on making P2 chili for lunch (love it) but I'm eating a double portion!

Don't forget to add sour cream and cheese to your chili!!! (is there a drooling icon??)

[rjj11755]

Someone asked about Bragg's Amino Acids - it tastes like soy sauce, and like soy sauce, you have to be careful of the sodium level - very salty.

On a different note - although I've done the protocol a few times, I made a HUGE mistake by thinking that ground chicken was fine. I did lose but the losses were slow, and it wasn't until I made a big batch for the upcoming week and saw the gelatin/fatty looking stuff in the bottom of the pan later that I realized what an idiot I was. I guess it's like having a baby - with the 2nd one you think you'll remember everything from the first time around but you forget little but very important things. So, to all the noobs, learn from my mistake. Stick to the breast meat.

Dawn - has anyone mentioned having a sticky of FAQ's? As has been said - some of the same questions are asked repeatedly and it would be a great tool for everyone. Some of us who have done it before can help give a list of questions and answers.

[sassy_red]

Originally Posted by rjj11755

On a different note - although I've done the protocol a few times, I made a HUGE mistake by thinking that ground chicken was fine. I did lose but the losses were slow, and it wasn't until I made a big batch for the upcoming week and saw the gelatin/fatty looking stuff in the bottom of the pan later that I realized what an idiot I was. I guess it's like having a baby - with the 2nd one you think you'll remember everything from the first time around but you forget little but very important things. So, to all the noobs, learn from my mistake. Stick to the breast meat.

I looked yesterday thinking it might be a nice alternative to ground beef.

11g Fat per serving.

Yeeeeeah, that one's staying FAR from my P2 menu....

[MistyLoo]

I found ground chicken breast, it has far less fat than the ground chicken. Plain old ground chicken has the dark meat and skin ground in it.

[wishbone]

Originally Posted by Ladidah

Me too. I had cream in my coffee and I made an omelette with a little diced ham and some cheese. I even added salsa! I'm planning on making P2 chili for lunch (love it) but I'm eating a double portion!

Originally Posted by thin in 2010

Don't forget to add sour cream and cheese to your chili!!! (is there a drooling icon??)

This is what Gracie had suggested awhile back...and it was my 1st meal the 1st time I did P3. Melted the cheese on top and put 2 spoons of sc in!!!!

Originally Posted by sassy_red

I looked yesterday thinking it might be a nice alternative to ground beef.

11g Fat per serving.

Yeeeeeah, that one's staying FAR from my P2 menu....

I use the ground turkey...I know it's not on protocol...but it never bothered me. I have an old fashioned meat grinder...and think I will run a few breasts thru it for the gal at work so she sticks to protocol. I'll let everyone know how that turns out.

JAN

[cookie34]

I am down 1 pound. Not losing yesterday was really a downer. I am glad to see it moving again!

Torister- great job!

Sassy- It makes my mouth water just reading about the P3 peeps and thier delicious foods!

[RenoMom]

Originally Posted by wishbone

Today weight was 177.

The last day of drops was 179.8.

Now...I am already under the 2 pound leeway. AND I still have to keep to VLC today. Tomorrow I can eat. ...A LOT APPARENTLY.....

Oh the horrors

Originally Posted by MistyLoo

I found ground chicken breast, it has far less fat than the ground chicken. Plain old ground chicken has the dark meat and skin ground in it.

I have used this too, but I really didn't like it, kinda dry. I still have 3 portions in the freezer so I figured I'd use it in chili or something.

Well today I am off to Reno again. and tomorrow and Saturday, LOL.. Today is work Friday is Hot August Nights, and Saturday Pick up kids from G-ma's

I released 2.5 this morning So i am down 23.5 pounds in all. Very happy with that. I called on my GF last night and she has not started the drops yet. She has a hard time giving up her nightly wine. I told her to switch it for seltzer and lemon(which she loves). She is trying to sych herself up for protocol.

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Kimberli33

This was hard for me.I have extremely dry, extremely delicate, skin.I have been suffering because their are No products here where I live.
toothpaste-hydrogen peroxide and baking soda
deodorant-nothing:blush:(I cant find Crystal)I just wash 2-3x daily and pray it works
Face cream/lotion-Aveeno(it looks ok and I CANT go without it-19lbs in 16 days so I think it is ok)
makeup-Bare minerals
Shampoo-Neutrogenia
Conditioner-none

Sweetie

There is no need to go without on the deodorant, unless you are totally opposed to it. I just used what I had, but as long as you use it sparingly you should be fine. I admit that I put up my Suave coco butter kind, but I am sure that with what little you would NEED it should be fine. I don't think you have to go au natural!!! Unless you like to! And as far as conditioner--I used VO5. Just make sure it has no oils or butters in the ingredients. I had to put up my almond oil/shea butter conditioner but used VO5 just fine.

[BlueMonday]

Originally Posted by thin in 2010

Well this is day 1 of P3, (or is it day3?) Anyhow, I can eat fat today!!!! I just had my mocha malt, (oh coffee how I have missed you!), and 2 pieces of crispy bacon. And yes, that was me adding sea salt to my bacon, LOL. So yummy!

I will be there next week and boy am I looking forward to that first cup of coffee w/ HWC (and DaVinci).... yummy, yummy and sure makes a great start to my day. I've had coffee on P2, but it sure isn't the same creamy, satisfying experience.

[soontobesexy'ntx]

I'm moving to P3 on 8/23
the first thing I'm making is my Uncle Carlis's
"rippers"
old fashioned hot dogs (the red ones in the skin)
deep fryed til they "rip"
chili
cheese
sourkraut
onion
mustard
DILL pickle relish
and and and STEAK FRYS
leave off the bun and the steak frys and its Low Carb (sorta)
eat it with a knife and fork!!!

[DrunkenSailor]

Originally Posted by cookie34

I am down 1 pound. Not losing yesterday was really a downer. I am glad to see it moving again!

Way to Go!

[DrunkenSailor]

So, for those who have been there, . . . . how hard are those transition days when you stop dosing but keep the low cal? I must have loaded well because the first days were not hard for me.

I'm looking forward to P3 too.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by wishbone

Today weight was 177.

The last day of drops was 179.8.

Now...I am already under the 2 pound leeway. AND I still have to keep to VLC today. Tomorrow I can eat. ...A LOT APPARENTLY.....

Don't forget - if you're using hhcg the wait is only 48 hours, not 72 hours. I can't remember which you are using but it's already been 48 hours right? If you're using hhcg you should start P3 today. If not, you will be eating 500 calories with no hcg in your system and going into starvation mode. I apologize if you're doing injections, I simply can't remember!!!! Either way, enjoy P3!!!!

[lubbockbelle]

I'm trying to put together a shopping list and a recipe book for whenever my dang drops finally show up. So, I'm going through the recipe thread and had a question on this one.

p2 curry chicken and spinach
3.5 ounces chicken
2 cups spinach
2 t. onion powder
1 garlic clove (minced)
1⁄2 cup chicken broth
1⁄4 t salt
1⁄4 t pepper
1 lime
1 T. curry powder
Mix chicken and all seasonings and 1⁄2 the lime and cook chicken through. Throw the spinach in for 1 minute and serve in a bowl and squeeze the other 1⁄2 of the lime.

Is the lime ok? Should I count that as my fruit? Or is it fine to sub out the lime for the lemon?

Also, I just wanted to say thanks again to everybody who has been answering my questions. This is such a nice forum! I have been on another low carb forum where the people are very rude and short with you, so this is such a nice change. Thanks! Thanks! Thanks!