Simeon's Protocol - Week of 10/11

[Chouter]

Good morning, all:

I had a clean day of P2 yesterday, and it paid off. I am down 1.1 today after a day of no loss. I am losing inches, though. This makes me happy!

R1P3D21 - 164
R2Load1 - 167.1 (+3.1)
R2Load2 - 169.7 (+2.6)
R2P2VLCD1 - 168.1 (-1.6)
R2P2VLCD2 - 165.2 (-2.9)
R2P2VLCD3 - 163.8 (-1.4)
R2P2VLCD4 - 163 (-.8)
R2P2VLCD5 - 161.9 (-1.1)
R2P2VLCD6 - 160.9 (-1.0)
R2P2VLCD7 - 159.5 (-1.4)
R2P2VLCD8 - 159.6 (+0.1)
R2P2VCLD9 - 159.0 (-0.6)
R2P2VLCD10 - 159.0 (-0.0)
R2P2VLCD11 - 157.9 (-1.1)

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

Almost at the end oif my 3 weeks but going to conntinue on until the 21st I think...

Dropped another half a ppund. Weeeeeee!!!

Hi all!

Congrats on the loss!!! It's one of the ONLY losses that are welcomed in life.

[debkeversole]

another good recipe i found looking for that vinegrette recipe

Kung Pao Chicken

# 100g chicken - cut into chunks
# chopped onion (allowed amount)
# 1-2 t sambal oelek
# red pepper flakes (optional)

Marinade
# 1 part liquid aminos
# 1 part apple cider vinegar

Seasoning
Mash together in small bowl:
# 3 cloves minced garlic
# 1-2 t fresh minced ginger root

Sauce
Stir together in small bowl:
# 1/2 c broth
# 1-2 t liquid aminos
# 1 t rice vinegar


1. In small dish, combine marinade & chicken.
2. Refrigerate 30 mins - 1 hour.
3. Preheat non-stick pan over MED-HI heat.
4. Cook chicken 5-7 mins, browning on all sides.
5. Add sambal oelek. Cook 1-3 additional mins.
6. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
7. Add onion to pan and cook until tender.
8. Stir seasoning mixture in with onions. Cook 1-3 mins.
9. Add sauce mixture to pan. Cook 1-3 mins.
10. Re-add chicken to pan. Stir. Cook 1-3 mins.
11. Top with a few dashes of red pepper flakes (optional).
12. Serve.


TIP: This dish is also delicious with shrimp.

[Mindfulness]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Another thing....I think that it is great that some fruits are allowed, along with grissini and melba toast. I think that it is important to have these things while on P2 to help our bodies except these things for the long run. With low carbing, I can't have any type of bread, or fruits, or I maintain. This plan just makes sense to me, and I'm stubborn enough to stick to protocol. I stick to low carb...even through the weekends, and do fine. The one problem that I can foresee is that I hate dry salads. Any suggestions? Also, can someone give me a sample daily menu...with amounts?

I haven't had one salad this round. Last round I made a dressing with apple cider vinegar, spicy mustard, hot sauce, garlic, lemon juice and spices. It's ok. I'm a ranch girl and the Walden Farms ranch is nasty. I'm making do without salad this round. My goto veggies are spinach sauted in chicken broth and garlic, celery sauted in chicken broth and braggs, grilled asparagus, and sliced tomatoes.

[Stevie Renee]

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

Congrats on the loss!!! It's one of the ONLY losses that are welcomed in life.

Thank you! And that is so true! Good ridance! hehhe

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Chouter

Good morning, all:

I had a clean day of P2 yesterday, and it paid off. I am down 1.1 today after a day of no loss. I am losing inches, though. This makes me happy!

R1P3D21 - 164
R2Load1 - 167.1 (+3.1)
R2Load2 - 169.7 (+2.6)
R2P2VLCD1 - 168.1 (-1.6)
R2P2VLCD2 - 165.2 (-2.9)
R2P2VLCD3 - 163.8 (-1.4)
R2P2VLCD4 - 163 (-.8)
R2P2VLCD5 - 161.9 (-1.1)
R2P2VLCD6 - 160.9 (-1.0)
R2P2VLCD7 - 159.5 (-1.4)
R2P2VLCD8 - 159.6 (+0.1)
R2P2VCLD9 - 159.0 (-0.6)
R2P2VLCD10 - 159.0 (-0.0)
R2P2VLCD11 - 157.9 (-1.1)

Yayyyy!!!! Good job.

[Lost and Found]

Originally Posted by Stevie Renee

Thank you! And that is so true! Good ridance! hehhe

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by debkeversole

Gracie the lady in green is my best friend Betty Payne who died last Wednesday night my world has been turned upside down i am in the white behind her with the pony tail?/ this was last year before i started HCG i need to get those after pics done i was supposed to do Friday(my 1 year anniversary of hcg) instead i went to Betty's funeral

Oh, okay Yes, please post some 1 year anniversary pics!!! Again, I am so sorry about your friend Betty Think of how far you have come in one year's time! You have lost the equivalent of a 10 year old child Also, the health improvements must be doing your body all kinds of good.

[torister]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

I made my own sausage stuffing

Stuffing?!?! Recipe please!

[mistydisa]

Originally Posted by Mindfulness

My goto veggies are spinach sauted in chicken broth and garlic, celery sauted in chicken broth and braggs, grilled asparagus, and sliced tomatoes.

Oooh, I've been wanting to find a way to eat spinach....Can you help me out and give me a "sorta recipe" for this, like a ballpark of how much garlic and chicken broth and spinach you use?

[Mindfulness]

Enough chicken broth to cover the bottom of the small skillet and I use Weber roasted herb and garlic seasoning(or you could just use 2-3 minced garlic cloves). Quick, easy, and yummy. Oh and a couple of big handfuls of spinach.

[catzrule]

Peggy, sweet loss woman!

Stacey, nice job on the 1.6 pounds! I hope hubby loves the results. I'm sure you will!

Chouter, great release. Very rarely will I release a pound or more overnight.

CTG! Nice loss girlfriend! I only lost 0.4 pounds last night, but I am 129.6 so I am calling GOAL! Stopped my drops after my dose this morning. SO STINKIN' EXCITED!


DONE DONE DONE and I can't believe how fast this worked.

Thank you SO much to everyone here for their support!!!

[KOO]

Originally Posted by torister

Well...what can I say? Dr. Simeon's protocol kicks butt!
After my first vlcd yesterday, I am down 8.8 lbs this AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I gained 4.4 with loading, but still...

Think I will stick to what works.

WTG!

Originally Posted by Mindfulness

Wow that is incredible Peggy! WTG!

Taco soup? I just put a cup of chicken broth, 400 g of chicken breast, 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 1 can of green chilis and a bunch of seasonings (2 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika) in a pot and add enough water to cover everything and cook for at least 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings. Freezes nicely. You can add diced onion if you're okay with that. Yummy!

Sounds yummy!

Originally Posted by Mindfulness

(update from my journal)

R2,P2,VLCD #16
Weight on VLCD4#1: 175.8
Yesterday's weight: 165.4
Today's weight: 163.8
# below VLCD #1: -12 lbs
# gain/loss from yesterday: -1.6 lbs

TOM has left the building and took 1.6 lbs with him.

I went to a girl scout leaders meeting last night and the table was loaded down with all the candy/nuts they are about to start selling. Chocolate covered everything. I resisted. Don't know how, but I did. I was hoping for a big loss today and wasn't about to screw that up. I was rewarded this morning. Happy dance!!

So on day 16, I am down 12 lbs! I'm overjoyed. I hhcg.

Congrats!

Originally Posted by mistydisa

P2 Chocolate Strawberry Slushie (Misty's Version--original by ChristiansMom)
~ 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
3 Tbs. Walden Farms chocolate syrup (calorie free/sugar free/fat free.....Da Vinci's or Torani's may also be used)
1 Tbs. milk
ice cubes (about 5-6)
water (to desired consistency)

Place everything in a blender. Blend. Add more ice or water to your desired consistency. Blend. I then place mine in the freezer for about 1/2 an hour. Very filling and tasty!

Makes 1 serving. ~ 60 calories

We will have to try that on M's next round. We are staying away from most things she ate in P2, they have lost their appeal for now.

Originally Posted by Lost and Found

All of your successes are wonderful!!! Keep up the good work!!! I've been lurking around here (hcg threads) for a couple of weeks, and have found your posts to be quite inspirational, and motivating. AND...thanks go out to the people who have helped me with some of my questions through private messaging.

As you can see by my weight, I still have ALOT to loose. I, a couple of years ago, had lost quite a bit of weight...down to 186...in a relatively short amount of time; just by watching carbs. BUT...I had major back surgery last fall, and have managed to re-gain everything + 15 pounds. So, I have been watching my carbs again for 4 weeks, and have lost 16 pounds. Not bad...but I know that it could be better.

I have a question though. Since I have so much to lose, should I wait for awhile, as to not build immunity? (Lose some more low carbing it first?) I have read "Pounds and Inches" many times...even highlighting the important parts. He says to not take hcg one day/week if going on a longer round of P2. Also, only 43 days, or 34 pounds...whichever comes first. Also, the time on P3 (the most important phase to me) must be longer in between each round. This is my concern: If I have to take a longer Phase 3 each round, would I be better off waiting until I am closer to my goal weight to start...less rounds to do? I notice that the majority of you seem to lose about 20-30 pounds each round. That means that I will need to ATLEAST 3 rounds. :blush: Will I be pushing my limits with immunity?

BTW...I ordered my drops (Thanks Mindfulness)!!!

Originally Posted by CaTriGirl

Hallelujah! FINALLY a release after 6 days!

I went down from 130.0 to 128.6. With a 1.4 release. Whew! that was hard work!
Gracie- Thank you so much for the steak idea. It was not only yummy, it worked!
I hope I continue releasing until next week so I can get to goal. At least I have something to carry me forward now.

Congrats!

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Okay, the Waldens Farms chocolate syrup - is it refrigerated or not?

After opening.

Originally Posted by Gracie514

That is odd because my grocery store has the dressings refrigerated I will look again today in the gluten free section. Thanks

My store has in on the shelf w/ the specialized items.

Originally Posted by catr31

Congrats on being in the 120's!


So today is day 21 and I took my last dose this morning and weighed in at 146.4. That is a 12.6 pre-load loss (17.6 post load) and I am pretty happy with it. All my clothes fit great and can even fit into some that were way too tight.

The real test for me is maintenance. I am a pro at losing but suck at keeping the weight off. Friday I start P3 and I pray that I don't binge on cheese and fats. I will be in the car so my plan is to pack a cooler with boiled eggs for breakfast, salad with grilled chicken for lunch with real blue cheese dressing, and maybe a bun-less burger for dinner.

I hope you have an easy transition, so far so good for M.

Originally Posted by debkeversole

LOL make a vinaigrette or the walden farms thousand island is what got my DH through his rounds! i like them some don't the texture is WAY different but to me the tastes atrwee very similar i like the ranch and bacon ranch with the dressings though they do taste better cold and they have ind serving packets of the thousand island ranch and chocolate syrup i believe great for packing in lunches



i usually used reg mustard and a bit of stevia or splenda really tastes like a honey mustard

We bought the WF I think it is honey dijon but M gave it a . Does anyone have a tip to fix it up?

Originally Posted by Chouter

Good morning, all:

I had a clean day of P2 yesterday, and it paid off. after a day of no loss. I am losing inches, though. This makes me happy!
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Originally Posted by torister

Stuffing?!?! Recipe please!

Yes, please!

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D5 of P3 for M. Still holding at 167 with TOM in the building.

[paulabob]

Originally Posted by catzrule

! I only lost 0.4 pounds last night, but I am 129.6 so I am calling GOAL! Stopped my drops after my dose this morning. SO STINKIN' EXCITED!


DONE DONE DONE and I can't believe how fast this worked.

Thank you SO much to everyone here for their support!!!

Congrats on GOAL!

[Chouter]

Originally Posted by catzrule

DONE DONE DONE and I can't believe how fast this worked.

Thank you SO much to everyone here for their support!!!

Sweet! Congratulations on reaching goal. Now comes the hard part, but oh, so much more food fun! Good luck!

[torister]

I had my fave P2 lunch today. I use a bag of shredded cabbage and saute it in water...YES...water! I brown my portion of ground chicken and mix that in with the cabbage. Add spices and hot sauce and voila! YUM! Filling and delish! My co-workers wanted the recipe...

[mistydisa]

Originally Posted by Mindfulness

Enough chicken broth to cover the bottom of the small skillet and I use Weber roasted herb and garlic seasoning(or you could just use 2-3 minced garlic cloves). Quick, easy, and yummy. Oh and a couple of big handfuls of spinach.

Thank you! I bought some of the Weber seasoning (on your recommendation a while back) but haven't used it yet. I'll give it a shot!

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by torister

Stuffing?!?! Recipe please!

Your wish is my command!

SAUSAGE-MUSHROOM "DRESSING"

1 pound pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (about 4 ounces)
2 stalks celery, chopped
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
4 ounces Montery jack cheese, shredded (I used the whole bag )
Salt & Pepper

In a large skillet, brown the sausage along with the onion and celery. Cook until the celery is tender; drain the grease. Add mushrooms and cook until they are tender. Put the sausage mixture in a casserole dish and stir in the cheese. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes until browned on top. THIS IS DELICIOUS!!!

I made it last Thanksgiving because I was in P3 and everyone kept trying to MY stuffing I was like HELL TO THE NO!!!!!

[mistydisa]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

I made it last Thanksgiving because I was in P3 and everyone kept trying to MY stuffing I was like HELL TO THE NO!!!!!

Isn't that always the way?!

I get tickled because we have all sorts of yummy snacks in my house right now that my DD (she's 2 1/2) could snack on....bananas, puddings, yogurt, Nilla wafers, Pop Tarts, Doritos... You name it. What does she want to eat? My grissini, of all things!!!! I had to go buy another box the other day because she has eaten as many as I have!

[KOO]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Your wish is my command!

SAUSAGE-MUSHROOM "DRESSING"

1 pound pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (about 4 ounces)
2 stalks celery, chopped
16 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
4 ounces Montery jack cheese, shredded (I used the whole bag )
Salt & Pepper

In a large skillet, brown the sausage along with the onion and celery. Cook until the celery is tender; drain the grease. Add mushrooms and cook until they are tender. Put the sausage mixture in a casserole dish and stir in the cheese. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes until browned on top. THIS IS DELICIOUS!!!

I made it last Thanksgiving because I was in P3 and everyone kept trying to MY stuffing I was like HELL TO THE NO!!!!!

Oh, I am so making that for dinner! Is that breakfast type roll sausage?
M will love it!

[catr31]

Originally Posted by torister

I had my fave P2 lunch today. I use a bag of shredded cabbage and saute it in water...YES...water! I brown my portion of ground chicken and mix that in with the cabbage. Add spices and hot sauce and voila! YUM! Filling and delish! My co-workers wanted the recipe...

I do the same but with extra lean ground beef. I brown the hamburger, and the cabbage and water and simmer til cabbage is soft and water is absorbed. I use garlic and hot sauce for flavor.

[KOO]

Originally Posted by mistydisa

Isn't that always the way?!

I get tickled because we have all sorts of yummy snacks in my house right now that my DD (she's 2 1/2) could snack on....bananas, puddings, yogurt, Nilla wafers, Pop Tarts, Doritos... You name it. What does she want to eat? My grissini, of all things!!!! I had to go buy another box the other day because she has eaten as many as I have!

I'd rather see her eat the grissini than the poptarts!

[makeup]

I havent ever seen shredded cabbage. Is this with the lettuce in a bag? Any particular store carry this? How many cups of cabbage in a bag. I would love to make this.

Stay strong ladies!

Makeup

[KOO]

Originally Posted by makeup

I havent ever seen shredded cabbage. Is this with the lettuce in a bag? Any particular store carry this? How many cups of cabbage in a bag. I would love to make this.

Stay strong ladies!

Makeup

All my stores sell it, find it by the bagged lettuce.

[mistydisa]

Originally Posted by KOO

I'd rather see her eat the grissini than the poptarts!

Well, the way I look at it, she has the rest of her life to worry about weight and sugar and what's good and what's bad for her. You're only little once, so she should be able to enjoy some of the tasty treats now without having all the worries associated with them. I make sure my daughter eats healthy, so the occasional treat isn't going to hurt her.

[Gracie514]

Originally Posted by KOO

Oh, I am so making that for dinner! Is that breakfast type roll sausage?
M will love it!

Yes, I think I used Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage. It is sooooo good, M will love, love, love it!!! You should make the pumpkin bake too

[KOO]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

Yes, I think I used Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage. It is sooooo good, M will love, love, love it!!! You should make the pumpkin bake too

We just finished off a pumpkin pie from another thread. I will have to check out the pumpkin bake and compare ingrediants, M made the pie and it was awesome.

[KOO]

Originally Posted by mistydisa

Well, the way I look at it, she has the rest of her life to worry about weight and sugar and what's good and what's bad for her. You're only little once, so she should be able to enjoy some of the tasty treats now without having all the worries associated with them. I make sure my daughter eats healthy, so the occasional treat isn't going to hurt her.

Believe me I wasn't attacking. I have poptarts sitting in my kitchen right now, my 28 year old loves them, but I'd still be tickled if he chose the grissini over the poptart.

[torister]

Originally Posted by Gracie514

I made it last Thanksgiving because I was in P3 and everyone kept trying to MY stuffing I was like HELL TO THE NO!!!!!

That happened to me last Thanksgiving AND Christmas when I brought Atkins friendly casserole and a pumpkin bake. They went FIRST. I was like...HEY...you guys can eat all the other crap...I am trying to stay on plan here.

Thanks for the recipe. I will make this to take with me this year. I get requests for my low carb dishes all the time. Cracks me up.

[torister]

This is beyond good. I double it and bake it in a round spring form pan and then frost with REAL whipped cream. Definitely a P3 approved dessert. YUM!
I hate that I am in P2 and talking about P3 foods ALREADY.
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JODY'S PUMPKIN BAKE
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 eggs
1/2 cup granular Splenda or equivalent liquid Splenda
15 ounce can pumpkin
1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Put the cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well. Pour into a 6x8" greased glass baking dish. Bake at 350º about 40 minutes or until the center feels firm and a knife inserted in the center comes out relatively clean. Cool, then chill before serving.

Makes 4-6 servings