Starting to worry. How am I going to keep it off?

Balance101 · 07-10-2011, 01:30 PM

To those of you that have a round or two under your belt, what advice do you have for keeping it off? I was watching food network (stupid, I know) and I am wondering what's going to keep me from going crazy after p2. The hcg helps now, but what's going to help me then? All I can think about is the pizza and sweet potato fries that I can eat again someday.

Zbunny · 07-10-2011, 01:58 PM

P3 P3 P3. Believe in it, live it, love it, and eat to your BMR. Seriously. No starches or sugars for those 3 weeks, and just see how high your calories can be (Nancy/Charms said it best, "push the calorie envelope"). I was amazed that I could maintain on 1800-2200 calories, as long as I ate P3 foods. So don't be tempted by the pizza and sweet potato fries. Make a low carb version of pizza -- there are a ton of good ones. Eat roasted green beans -- they are just as good as sweet potato fries.

Then in P4, see what you can add back in. I know that I will never be able to regularly indulge in high carb foods without gaining, but I can eat some and keep it in check. YMMV, but I highly recommend following the protocol on this.

debkeversole · 07-10-2011, 02:04 PM

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Starting to worry. How am I going to keep it off?

by following what Dr S says it is that simple and works!

debkeversole · 07-10-2011, 02:07 PM

AWESOME PIZZA P3 LEGAL AND OH SO GOOD

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DEEP DISH PIZZA
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1 ounce (I used the kind in a can)
1/4 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 ounces Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup pizza sauce
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
Assorted toppings: pepperoni, ham, sausage, 4 ounce can mushrooms, green peppers, bacon, ground beef, etc.
Dash of garlic pepper or garlic powder and some Italian seasoning for top of pizza

In a medium bowl, whisk the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Whisk in the eggs until the mixture is well-blended and smooth. Add the parmesan and seasonings, then stir in the 8 ounces of mozzarella until completely moistened. Spread the cheese mixture evenly in a well-greased 9x13" glass baking dish or lightly greased and lined with parchment paper (see note below). Bake at 375º 20-25 minutes or until evenly browned, but not too dark. Let cool completely on a wire rack. When nearly cooled, take a metal spatula and carefully pry up the edges to loosen from pan. Ease the spatula under the whole crust to loosen. Keep the crust in the pan. This makes it easier to remove the finished pizza later. Refrigerate, uncovered, until shortly before serving time.

Spread the chilled crust with the pizza sauce, then the cheese and toppings of your choice. Lightly sprinkle with the seasonings of your choice. Bake at 375º about 15-20 minutes or until toppings are bubbly. Let stand a few minutes before cutting.

Makes 8 servings
Can be frozen

Per Serving: 304 Calories; 25g Fat; 17g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 2g Net Carbs

Linda Sue is AMAZING!!!
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

Balance101 · 07-10-2011, 02:28 PM

/drool...

Thanks guys. You gave me exactly what I needed to hear!

paulabob · 07-10-2011, 02:32 PM

Also...the daily weighing and Correction Days. Don't wait, do them as soon as you need to.

shannashimmers · 07-10-2011, 02:40 PM

I agree daily weighing is key to keeping it off. If you follow p3 it will stay off, and I even would eat bad stuff after p3 and my weight stayed the same. I was actually amazed.

That pizza looks awesome, wish I could have some right now

debkeversole · 07-10-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shannashimmers

I agree daily weighing is key to keeping it off. If you follow p3 it will stay off, and I even would eat bad stuff after p3 and my weight stayed the same. I was actually amazed.

That pizza looks awesome, wish I could have some right now

P3 P3!

i keep telling myself every day how many more days until i can have it LOL i have 2 weeks and 2 days to bacon (and that pizza!)

Sleepy · 07-10-2011, 02:51 PM

i took a break and did p3 while on vacation
you wont even crave that type of junk anymore, didnt appeal to me at all
didnt even have cake on my birthday

look forward to the eggs, bacon, BIG steak, ham & mayo, loaded salads .....

shannashimmers · 07-10-2011, 02:56 PM

I would give anything for some cheese right now. I remember when I used to eat low carb I hated it but after doing this I'am so ready to eat like you do on p3!

LilacBruze · 07-10-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shannashimmers

I would give anything for some cheese right now. I remember when I used to eat low carb I hated it but after doing this I'am so ready to eat like you do on p3!

OMG me tooooo! I can't believe I once thought low carb was restrictive! Never again after P2 protocol!

HellsBelle · 07-10-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Balance101

I was watching food network (stupid, I know) and I am wondering what's going to keep me from going crazy after p2. The hcg helps now, but what's going to help me then? All I can think about is the pizza and sweet potato fries that I can eat again someday.

Food porn! I've been indulging in this myself lately, looking at dessert shop's websites, & cooking blogs online...giving myself the WORST cases of head hunger and frustrating myself in the process! I need to quit it, seriously.

dazygyrl · 07-10-2011, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by debkeversole

AWESOME PIZZA P3 LEGAL AND OH SO GOOD

Linda Sue is AMAZING!!!
Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

this sounds/looks heavenly! thank you for sharing.

is it necessary to do all that cooling? lol!

shannashimmers · 07-10-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HellsBelle

Food porn! I've been indulging in this myself lately, looking at dessert shop's websites, & cooking blogs online...giving myself the WORST cases of head hunger and frustrating myself in the process! I need to quit it, seriously.

that is so funny I do the same thing everytime I'am on this diet. It makes me wonder if my way of thinking about food is ever going to change.

debkeversole · 07-10-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dazygyrl

this sounds/looks heavenly! thank you for sharing.

is it necessary to do all that cooling? lol!

about the crust? yeah so it will firm up and you can hold a piece in your hand like any other pizza usually when i make it i let it sit over night in the fridge(make the crust the day before we are having it for supper0 and then put all the toppings on the nest day and bake aand yeah it is soo good!

debkeversole · 07-10-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HellsBelle

Food porn! I've been indulging in this myself lately, looking at dessert shop's websites, & cooking blogs online...giving myself the WORST cases of head hunger and frustrating myself in the process! I need to quit it, seriously.

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Originally Posted by shannashimmers

that is so funny I do the same thing everytime I'am on this diet. It makes me wonder if my way of thinking about food is ever going to change.

maybe i shouldn't mention foodgawker to you guys????? one round with injections OMG the head hunger i just could not stay off of that site!

Balance101 · 07-10-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by debkeversole

about the crust? yeah so it will firm up and you can hold a piece in your hand like any other pizza usually when i make it i let it sit over night in the fridge(make the crust the day before we are having it for supper0 and then put all the toppings on the nest day and bake aand yeah it is soo good!

You share?!

So, basically is P3 Atkins induction or more low fat like South Beach? I did read P&I but I guess I skipped over some of the more er.... dry parts. :blush:

Balance101 · 07-10-2011, 05:01 PM

And yeah, it is definitely head hunger. The hcg is doing it's thing. I'm just a week away from TOM and hubby made himself a Tombstone double cheese pizza for dinner. /cry

debkeversole · 07-10-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Balance101

You share?!

So, basically is P3 Atkins induction or more low fat like South Beach? I did read P&I but I guess I skipped over some of the more er.... dry parts. :blush:

don't skimp on the fat!! like atkins induction BUT carefully read everything darned spice mixture and even my bacon i used to use on induction has SUGAR in it i was really upset when i found that out

luckily there are brands out there that don't try to stay away from nitrates and MSG i LOVE P3!
here is some good info
Phase 3 information for HCG diet

oh and sharing the pizza?/ yeah i am a Mom so i gotta!

and DH and DS16 have done a couple of rounds with me so i kinda had to share LOL

Balance101 · 07-10-2011, 05:15 PM

So Deb, did you count calories on p3? Thanks for the link. I have kind of skimmed through it before, but I guess I need to back through it. : )

debkeversole · 07-10-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Balance101

So Deb, did you count calories on p3? Thanks for the link. I have kind of skimmed through it before, but I guess I need to back through it. : )

i don't mostly,some do. if you do eat to your BMR google BMR calculator and use your LDW to figure it and yes i know that sounds high but you will be amazed if you stick to the no starch no sugar rule how very much you can eat on P3 i just monitor my weight every day when i am above by 2 pounds i do a correction day

and i usually stabilize very well GOOD LUCK you can do this!

LilacBruze · 07-10-2011, 05:24 PM

My BMR is low because I am basically a short sloth. 1700 calories. Meh. Can't see myself going TOO crazy in P3 thanks to that.

Balance101 · 07-10-2011, 05:25 PM

Thank you! I am so happy I found hcg!

debkeversole · 07-10-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LilacBruze

My BMR is low because I am basically a short sloth. 1700 calories. Meh. Can't see myself going TOO crazy in P3 thanks to that.

don't forget to add in your activity!

Balance101 · 07-10-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LilacBruze

My BMR is low because I am basically a short sloth. 1700 calories. Meh. Can't see myself going TOO crazy in P3 thanks to that.

1700 sounds like feast when you are eating 500!

Zbunny · 07-10-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by debkeversole

don't forget to add in your activity!

Yes, even if you are "sedentary" you multiply the base number by 1.2, so don't short yourself!

ETA

because I said "short" yourself *snort*

debkeversole · 07-10-2011, 05:32 PM

just did mine( it will be lower i am just one week into this round) and it is 2024.25.
considering before HCG if i had eaten 2000 calories in a day(even at 60 pounds heavier which i was) i would have gained like crazy!!!! now i have no doubt that once again iwill be able to do it and maintain
i would be starving on 1200-1300 calories before and still gain... HCG has been a miracle for me

Balance101 · 07-10-2011, 05:35 PM

Short? I'm 5'3"!

Balance101 · 07-10-2011, 05:39 PM

Holy crap, I just figured mine for the weight I hope I am at in 34 days and w/ light exercise it's about 1900!

shannashimmers · 07-10-2011, 05:47 PM

mine is only 1502 cals..doesnt seem like much

07-10-2011, 01:30 PM	#1
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	Starting to worry. How am I going to keep it off? To those of you that have a round or two under your belt, what advice do you have for keeping it off? I was watching food network (stupid, I know) and I am wondering what's going to keep me from going crazy after p2. The hcg helps now, but what's going to help me then? All I can think about is the pizza and sweet potato fries that I can eat again someday.

07-10-2011, 01:58 PM	#2
Zbunny Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell Posts: 2,930 Gallery: Zbunny WOE: hhcg Start Date: P2 Start 1/2/2012	P3 P3 P3. Believe in it, live it, love it, and eat to your BMR. Seriously. No starches or sugars for those 3 weeks, and just see how high your calories can be (Nancy/Charms said it best, "push the calorie envelope"). I was amazed that I could maintain on 1800-2200 calories, as long as I ate P3 foods. So don't be tempted by the pizza and sweet potato fries. Make a low carb version of pizza -- there are a ton of good ones. Eat roasted green beans -- they are just as good as sweet potato fries. Then in P4, see what you can add back in. I know that I will never be able to regularly indulge in high carb foods without gaining, but I can eat some and keep it in check. YMMV, but I highly recommend following the protocol on this. __________________ Hit GOAL! (Then lowered it 5 lbs.) Week 1: -7.2 (-11.4 from loading weight) Week 2: -7.0 Week 3: -3 (below goal!!) ~ Sheri

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debkeversole Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 49,343 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/285/199 WOE: 8/29/11 R9P2 HCG diet Start Date: 10-8-09	just did mine( it will be lower i am just one week into this round) and it is 2024.25. considering before HCG if i had eaten 2000 calories in a day(even at 60 pounds heavier which i was) i would have gained like crazy!!!! now i have no doubt that once again iwill be able to do it and maintain i would be starving on 1200-1300 calories before and still gain... HCG has been a miracle for me Last edited by debkeversole; 07-10-2011 at 05:38 PM..

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07-10-2011, 02:28 PM	#5
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	/drool... Thanks guys. You gave me exactly what I needed to hear!

07-10-2011, 02:32 PM	#6
paulabob Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 6,545 Gallery: paulabob Stats: 204/124.6/110 49%/27.4%/20% 5'2" WOE: Atkins/hHcg/Optimal whatever works Start Date: restart March '10	Also...the daily weighing and Correction Days. Don't wait, do them as soon as you need to.

07-10-2011, 02:40 PM	#7
shannashimmers Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 124 Gallery: shannashimmers	I agree daily weighing is key to keeping it off. If you follow p3 it will stay off, and I even would eat bad stuff after p3 and my weight stayed the same. I was actually amazed. That pizza looks awesome, wish I could have some right now

07-10-2011, 02:51 PM	#9
Sleepy Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 11,269 Gallery: Sleepy	i took a break and did p3 while on vacation you wont even crave that type of junk anymore, didnt appeal to me at all didnt even have cake on my birthday look forward to the eggs, bacon, BIG steak, ham & mayo, loaded salads .....

07-10-2011, 02:56 PM	#10
shannashimmers Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 124 Gallery: shannashimmers	I would give anything for some cheese right now. I remember when I used to eat low carb I hated it but after doing this I'am so ready to eat like you do on p3!

07-10-2011, 05:01 PM	#18
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	And yeah, it is definitely head hunger. The hcg is doing it's thing. I'm just a week away from TOM and hubby made himself a Tombstone double cheese pizza for dinner. /cry

07-10-2011, 05:15 PM	#20
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	So Deb, did you count calories on p3? Thanks for the link. I have kind of skimmed through it before, but I guess I need to back through it. : )

07-10-2011, 05:24 PM	#22
LilacBruze Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,595 Gallery: LilacBruze Stats: 290/172.6/160 WOE: hHCG Simeons Protocol	My BMR is low because I am basically a short sloth. 1700 calories. Meh. Can't see myself going TOO crazy in P3 thanks to that.

07-10-2011, 05:25 PM	#23
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	Thank you! I am so happy I found hcg!

07-10-2011, 05:35 PM	#28
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	Short? I'm 5'3"!

07-10-2011, 05:39 PM	#29
Balance101 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT girl in NC Posts: 1,010 Gallery: Balance101 WOE: hHcg Start Date: 10/1/12	Holy crap, I just figured mine for the weight I hope I am at in 34 days and w/ light exercise it's about 1900!

07-10-2011, 05:47 PM	#30
shannashimmers Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 124 Gallery: shannashimmers	mine is only 1502 cals..doesnt seem like much