P2 Simeon's Protocol Week of 4/22 =)

[dawnyama]

Jeanette--Good going on the shower!!! I have a company picnic tomorrow and hope to do as well. They will be grilling out hamburgers and hot dogs so I plan on having a hamburger, but we employees are bringing all the other foods. I signed up to bring dessert and a watermelon. I don't know why I torture myself like I do LOL. But I am making some triple chocolate muffins and boy they smell heavenly!!!

I am sure you will continue to go down on these last few VLCDs. Yeah to a great ending to your round!!

[MemoryKeeper]

We need a like button like facebook. Love it Dawn, and hang in there! Triple chocolate smell would really be tempting. It doesn't seem that torturous to see the food, but sometimes the smells are hard! The pizza wasn't tempting at all since I learned how to make Jamie's chicken/cheese crust from Your Lighter Side. Even hubby PREFERS it to regular pizza!

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

Hello everyone. WTG on losses. Dawnyama, great posts BTW!

VLCD1 - 182.0, VLCD2 - 179.0, VLCD3 - 178.0, VLCD4 - 176.5, VLCD5 - 176.0, VLCD6 - 175.0, VLCD7 - 174.5, VLCD8 - 174.0, VLCD9 - 173.0, VLCD10-172.5, VLCD11-172.5, VLCD12-173.0, VLCD13-172.0, VLCD14-171.5, VLCD15-171.0, VLCD16-170.5, VLCD17-169.0, VLCD18-167.5, VLCD19-167.0

Down half a pound. Tomorrow is my LIW, so I’m excited to see what the “magic number” will be since I have to maintain it for 3 months, yes because I use Rx and I will be between Round 3 and Round 4. I love it though, I have the whole summer to enjoy! Woo hoo!

Only 3 more days till eggs, chicken thighs and CHEESE!

We had our daughter’s bridal shower here yesterday with a pizza party, and I didn’t eat a single bite! Yay me!
.

NOW that's will power WTG

[kimmiecue]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Whoopsy: I just looked at the list again and YEP it's there

Going to store tomorrow. I like cucumbers in vinegar & oil but I can fix them in water & vinegar the same way!And I like 1% Cottage Cheese but like you NOT the FF.I like radishes (on bread & butter) so I won't be eating those for awhile.

This will help Alot with the bordem Wonder why we can't have green beans?Pork & Turkey? They are leaner than beef and better for you

oops I had lean turkey breast for dinner, hope that doesn't throw things off, can't see why its any different than chicken? I searched around the internet and some places I saw said you can have it but in the protocol it is not listed. I cooked a whole turkey. If it doesn't bother me then I'm not going to worry about it. It's handy, now I have all my meat for the week.

[keepingcupsfull]

I never thought I would say this but Im having a very hard time loading and its only the first day. I just can't do it. The thought of eating another bite has me sick to my stomach. I know that proper loading is needed for a better P2. I hope tomorrow is better.

Do you think it could be the natural calm I just started to take? Btw this stuff is great to keep things moving along. I wish I knew about it ages ago.

Today I had I chicken sandwich on sour dough bread and fries with 2scoops of ice cream and whipped cream.
4cups of tea with hwc.
Grilled chicken with melted cheese and green beans.

Maybe I should try to load for 3 days if I can't eat more tomorrow?

[Lildrew]

Hi everyone! I am down zero today. I had some snacks after church services today, but tried to stick to some baked chicken and I skipped lunch to compensate.

All in all, I had a GREAT day!! I saw some folks I hadn't seen in a long time and they had heard how much weight I have lost and were VERY complimentary!! It made my day!!

I know some days are harder than others, but today was one of those days that reminded me how far I have come and how amazing it is to feel like I have my life back!!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by keepingcupsfull

I never thought I would say this but Im having a very hard time loading and its only the first day. I just can't do it. The thought of eating another bite has me sick to my stomach. I know that proper loading is needed for a better P2. I hope tomorrow is better.

Do you think it could be the natural calm I just started to take? Btw this stuff is great to keep things moving along. I wish I knew about it ages ago.

Today I had I chicken sandwich on sour dough bread and fries with 2scoops of ice cream and whipped cream.
4cups of tea with hwc.
Grilled chicken with melted cheese and green beans.

Maybe I should try to load for 3 days if I can't eat more tomorrow?

The Natural Calm does help keep things moving. But it doesn't help with the hunger. It is the hcg that is causing that. The whole plan is based on the hcg. That is why this is called the hcg diet and NOT the Natural Clam diet You could totally load for 3 days, but I think you have loaded enough today. See how much you can stomach tomorrow and decide then.

[fultymom]

Hi All!!

Everyone is doing great!!

I STS this morning, so hopefully tomorrow will show a loss.

I have decided not to end this round tomorrow and go on at least another week. I just have too much weight to lose to do short rounds. I'll decide next week if I want to keep going or end there.

My hunger is better and I'm feeling fine, besides missing fats of course

Have a GREAT evening all!!

Cindy T

[sunflowerintx]

Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

Hello everyone. WTG on losses. Dawnyama, great posts BTW!

VLCD1 - 182.0, VLCD2 - 179.0, VLCD3 - 178.0, VLCD4 - 176.5, VLCD5 - 176.0, VLCD6 - 175.0, VLCD7 - 174.5, VLCD8 - 174.0, VLCD9 - 173.0, VLCD10-172.5, VLCD11-172.5, VLCD12-173.0, VLCD13-172.0, VLCD14-171.5, VLCD15-171.0, VLCD16-170.5, VLCD17-169.0, VLCD18-167.5, VLCD19-167.0

Down half a pound. Tomorrow is my LIW, so I’m excited to see what the “magic number” will be since I have to maintain it for 3 months, yes because I use Rx and I will be between Round 3 and Round 4. I love it though, I have the whole summer to enjoy! Woo hoo!

Only 3 more days till eggs, chicken thighs and CHEESE!

We had our daughter’s bridal shower here yesterday with a pizza party, and I didn’t eat a single bite! Yay me!
.

Way to go! I figure I have 2 rounds to get somewhere near goal.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by fultymom

Hi All!!

Everyone is doing great!!

I STS this morning, so hopefully tomorrow will show a loss.

I have decided not to end this round tomorrow and go on at least another week. I just have too much weight to lose to do short rounds. I'll decide next week if I want to keep going or end there.

My hunger is better and I'm feeling fine, besides missing fats of course

Have a GREAT evening all!!




Cindy T

GOOD FOR YOU HANG IN THERE YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

Originally Posted by kimmiecue

oops I had lean turkey breast for dinner, hope that doesn't throw things off, can't see why its any different than chicken? I searched around the internet and some places I saw said you can have it but in the protocol it is not listed. I cooked a whole turkey. If it doesn't bother me then I'm not going to worry about it. It's handy, now I have all my meat for the week.

I don't understand why we can't have turkey or pork loin either.Must be a reason though?

Hopefully you will still see a loss

[MemoryKeeper]

LIW 167.5 now to HOLD ON for 3 months.

I was very strict protocol my first round. Now I eat ground turkey and green beans.

[kimmiecue]

Good morning ladies, so the turkey did not effect me I had a loss of 1.4 I was struggling with some big time cravings last night though..not sure what the problem was..it was for chips and junk of course, but I pushed through it and it passed, I went to bed.

[Jennifer J]

VLCD 14 for me, down 1.6 pounds this morning - that put me in a new decade!! Looks like my goal for this short round is definitely in reach now, and I have another week to go

I almost didn't weigh this morning because we went out to eat last night and I had a few chips at the Mexican restaurant. But I also worked in the yard for about 3 hours yesterday, so I guess it all balanced out. The place we went to has a "steak diet plate" that has 4 oz fajita steak with a lettuce and tomato salad. It's perfect!! It was nice to go out to eat for the first time in 2 weeks, plus we ran into a couple that we have know for a long time and had a great visit with them.

More relaxing day today, perhaps taking the dogs to the dog park to play. Maybe cleaning carpets this evening. I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday!

[Dawn]

Great Job Jeanette, your results for this round are fantastic. Good luck with maintaining for the next three months.
Kimmie and Jennifer, congrats on the great losses today. Jennifer, that restaurant sounds great. About all I have found around here is ordering a grilled chicken or fajita chicken salad without dressing.
I am down another pound again today. I sure am enjoying this weeks losses, and onderland is right around the corner. So, VLCD18, -1 losses so far this round of 14.8 and today's weight 201.6. I am trying not to project my weight losses forward and set goals/expectations, but it is hard sometimes. I try to take it just one day at a time, at least for most of the day
I have a challenging family function today, a birthday lunch celebration at PeiWei. Not much on the menu, but I think I can order a salad minus dressing and a few other things and not be too far off track (except for the vegetable combining thing). Their nutrition info show the salad as is w/o dressing at right around 200 cals, so not too bad.
Have a great Sunday everyone.

[keepingcupsfull]

Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

LIW 167.5 now to HOLD ON for 3 months.

I was very strict protocol my first round. Now I eat ground turkey and green beans.

for you. Nice job on staying on track. You've done a fantastic job. How do you feel about P3? Did you exercise during any of your rounds?


Ive always wondered why some rounds are just easier and have better results than others so I'm going to finish my loading today as I was able to eat a biscuit with butter for breakfast. I think it was because I didn't take the pellets until after I ate that i was able to eat. As long as I take all 3doses I should be ok.
Have a great Sunday everyone and thanks for holding me accountable for my actions.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by kimmiecue

Good morning ladies, so the turkey did not effect me I had a loss of 1.4 I was struggling with some big time cravings last night though..not sure what the problem was..it was for chips and junk of course, but I pushed through it and it passed, I went to bed.

WTG We definetely have to push through don't we? CONGRATULATIONS on the loss I am so happy for you that the turkey didn't hurt.I keep wanting my Coffee mate in my coffee every morning but I just have tea or drink it with Splenda(don't like it with just milk and 1TBS is NOT enough for me).This is crazy I was 263.6

It has been years since I weighed under 266. I am so happy. My first goal is to get to 150.But my final goal will probably be around 150 maybe 145That's a long way off.But at this rate I'll get thereI LOVE HHCG

Originally Posted by MemoryKeeper

LIW 167.5 now to HOLD ON for 3 month
I was very strict protocol my first round. Now I eat ground turkey and green beans.

CONGRATULATIONS on your loss you are really doing great this group ROCKSDid you loose better not eating green beans and turkey or is it about the same I can't see any reason for not eating turkey or Pork loin for that matter?
Good luck these next 3 months that seems like a long time.How long after PH2 do we that are on HHCg have to wait before doing a PH2 again?

Originally Posted by Jennifer J

VLCD 14 for me, down 1.6 pounds this morning - that put me in a new decade!! Looks like my goal for this short round is definitely in reach now, and I have another week to go

I almost didn't weigh this morning because we went out to eat last night and I had a few chips at the Mexican restaurant. But I also worked in the yard for about 3 hours yesterday, so I guess it all balanced out. The place we went to has a "steak diet plate" that has 4 oz fajita steak with a lettuce and tomato salad. It's perfect!! It was nice to go out to eat for the first time in 2 weeks, plus we ran into a couple that we have know for a long time and had a great visit with them.

More relaxing day today, perhaps taking the dogs to the dog park to play. Maybe cleaning carpets this evening. I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday!

It is so nice seeing those numbers drop isn't it? That is what keeps me going. Before I always quit because they weren't dropping even when I stayed on plan and the inches didn't move either.So discouraging.BUT HCG works thank GOD! KUTGW

Originally Posted by Dawn

Great Job Jeanette, your results for this round are fantastic. Good luck with maintaining for the next three months.
Kimmie and Jennifer, congrats on the great losses today. Jennifer, that restaurant sounds great. About all I have found around here is ordering a grilled chicken or fajita chicken salad without dressing.
I am down another pound again today. I sure am enjoying this weeks losses, and onderland is right around the corner. So, VLCD18, -1 losses so far this round of 14.8 and today's weight 201.6. I am trying not to project my weight losses forward and set goals/expectations, but it is hard sometimes. I try to take it just one day at a time, at least for most of the day
I have a challenging family function today, a birthday lunch celebration at PeiWei. Not much on the menu, but I think I can order a salad minus dressing and a few other things and not be too far off track (except for the vegetable combining thing). Their nutrition info show the salad as is w/o dressing at right around 200 cals, so not too bad.
Have a great Sunday everyone.

Hope you can have a VLCD on your birthday celebration!One day at a time!

Originally Posted by keepingcupsfull

for you. Nice job on staying on track. You've done a fantastic job. How do you feel about P3? Did you exercise during any of your rounds?


Ive always wondered why some rounds are just easier and have better results than others so I'm going to finish my loading today as I was able to eat a biscuit with butter for breakfast. I think it was because I didn't take the pellets until after I ate that i was able to eat. As long as I take all 3doses I should be ok.
Have a great Sunday everyone and thanks for holding me accountable for my actions.

That certainly sounds yummy when I was loading I didn't think of biscuits and butter I ate fatty meat and things... shucks maybe next round

[fultymom]

Berta- you are doing fantastic!!

I bounced up 1/2lb today. I was feeling so "over" this, but I think I was having a "moment" and am feeling a bit better now.

I have lowered my dose (hcg compounded cream) to twice a day, but forgot my dose last night, so I'm sure that is contributing to my struggle this morning. I think I may have my dose a bit low now, so I'm thinking I'll try to do the 2 doses one day and 3 the next to try to get the right balance. This round (#2) has been so challenging, but I'm proud I haven't given in and cheated. I will work this out!! Hopefully I'll find the "sweet spot" and be able to just cruise through to day 40

I need to get busy working (I work at home)

Cindy T

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by fultymom

Berta- you are doing fantastic!!

I bounced up 1/2lb today. I was feeling so "over" this, but I think I was having a "moment" and am feeling a bit better now.

I have lowered my dose (hcg compounded cream) to twice a day, but forgot my dose last night, so I'm sure that is contributing to my struggle this morning. I think I may have my dose a bit low now, so I'm thinking I'll try to do the 2 doses one day and 3 the next to try to get the right balance. This round (#2) has been so challenging, but I'm proud I haven't given in and cheated. I will work this out!! Hopefully I'll find the "sweet spot" and be able to just cruise through to day 40

I need to get busy working (I work at home)

Cindy T

Thanks Cindy
I am sure happy with the results. If I could do PH2 and loose a lb a day always I would stay on it period I haven't cheated yet either I have been tempted but haven't caved.Guess the Waldens farm dressing maybe but I've only used it once!

I was thinking of having crab salad but remembered can't have 2 veggies mixed. That really seems wierd tome as my tummy doesn't know if they are mixed?OH well Dr. S knew what he was talking about and I am no Dr.

I have been wondering a person would loose on 500 cal a day with or without the HCG.SO why do we stop taking it in PH3 if in fact it is the HCG that helps us looseDo you know?

That is so nice you can work from home.I have always wanted a job where I could work from home but they were always scams

OH and that 1/2 lb will probably be gone tomorrow!Hang in there

[shirleychef]

Originally Posted by Berta48

I have been wondering a person would loose on 500 cal a day with or without the HCG.SO why do we stop taking it in PH3 if in fact it is the HCG that helps us looseDo you know?

Berta, when you enter phase 3 you do not continue with the 500 calorie diet. You eat according to your bodies needs and stabilize. We stabilize to lock in the weight loss the hcg has allowed and to replenish our bodies stores of nutrients since the protocol itself is really restrictive. So... when you enter phase 3 you will figure out what your level of caloric needs are based on your then current weight & height. Then you will fill your menu with a wide variety of proteins, fat, veggies & fruits... but NO sugar & starch for 3 weeks. Locking in your loss creates a new set point that will be your new weight ceiling... so you'll be creating a lot of security for maintaining your losses throughout this journey.

[fultymom]

Berta- it's my understanding that while on HCG/HHCG you gain very quickly on higher calories/fats. Thats why we have to do the 2/3 days of vlcd's after stopping hcg, so it gets out of our systems before we start P3 foods.

As far as why can't we just any 500 calorie diet, take hcg/hhcg and still lose, I can't answer that except to say the DR researched the whole thing many years ago and this is the plan he came up with

Well, I work full time selling clothes on Ebay. I've been doing it for over 2 years now. I have a converted garage in my backyard that I use as an office. It has a main room, a closet, and inventory room and a bathroom, so it's pretty comfortable. Much better than when I first began and my office/inventory room was my formal living room

For P2 it's great because I do come out here every morning for work, so I'm out of the house (kitchen), but I go in for lunch or to refill my water/tea/coffee, so no need to pack food. I do bring my apple out with me after lunch to eat around 2:30 most days.

Enjoy your day and again, I'm just thrilled for you!!

Cindy T

[adelinesdream]

Hi Ladies and Partners in our journey,

Today is my 2nd day of vlcd with no HCG drops. I recalculated and realized that to be ready for our trip to Israel, I had to start phase 3 now and stabilize for 3 weeks so I could get to phase 4 prior done prior to my trip. We were away at our family's cabin for 2 days so I was pretty busy and distracted. It was a work weekend however I feel very sick and like I caught either a sinus infection or something. I woke in the middle of the night with a waterfall in my nose and tonight upon arriving home my glands are sore, I feel very achey in my sinus area. Oh well, I'm not giving up. I took my weight scale, but I was with too many others to strip down and weigh myself right after getting out of bed. I should have done it in the bathroom, duhhhh. Now I realize. oh well. I will weigh tomorrow. I was very strict with my eating while others feasted on unmentionables. Tomorrow morning I start on phase 3. But I'm pretty confused what to eat. JUDD? Fat Fast. Help ladies!!! I will weigh in tomorrow. No use this evening. I am saving part of an egg and sausage casserole from the weekend for tomorrow. NO SUGARS. NO CARBS. planning on staying around 1200 calories. I hate counting calories. I'm not good at guestimating (is that a word?) I want to go to bed early I'm feeling really sick.

I want to write down everything I eat. so at least there's accountability.
4/8 Load #1 177.2
4/9 Load #2 180 = +2
4/10 vlcd #1 179.6 = - .4
4/11 vlcd #2 175.8 = - 3.8
4/13 vlcd #3 173.4 = - 2.4
4/14 vlcd #4 170.6 = - 2.8
4/15 vlcd #5 170 = - .6
4/16 vlcd #6 170 = 0
4/17 vlcd #7 169.8 = - .2
4/18 vlcd #8 169.2 = - .6
4/19 vlcd #9 168.4 = - .8
4/20 vlcd #10 168 = - .4
4/21 vlcd #11 168.2 = + .2
4/22 vlcd #12 167.2 = - 1
4/23 vlcd #13 166.8 = - .4
4/24 vlcd #14 166.2 = - .6
4/25 vlcd #16 167.2 = + 1
4/26 vlcd #17 166.2 = - 1
4/27 vlcd #18 166.8 = + .6

[vanna1970]

Hi Everyone!

I used to use these boards several years ago when I was doing Atkins. I am about to start the HCG diet, so I was glad to see that there is an HCG board here!

I ordered the Intermountain HCG Pellets and I'm hoping they come tomorrow. If they do, tomorrow will be my first load day.

Berta, I noticed on another thread that you are using this brand. Sounds like they are working well for you. I know you were super hungry on your first day of VLCD. Has that gotten better now that you've been doing it a few days, or is it the same?

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by adelinesdream

Hi Ladies and Partners in our journey,

Tomorrow morning I start on phase 3. But I'm pretty confused what to eat. JUDD? Fat Fast. Help ladies!!! I will weigh in tomorrow. No use this evening. I am saving part of an egg and sausage casserole from the weekend for tomorrow. NO SUGARS. NO CARBS. planning on staying around 1200 calories. I hate counting calories. I'm not good at guestimating (is that a word?) I want to go to bed early I'm feeling really sick.

Phase 3 is NOT no carbs. You will be having carbs. There is no getting around that. And do NOT do the fat fast. As for JUDDD--save that for P4. Here is a thread for what to do on P3:

Phase 3 information for HCG diet

This will get you started. The rules Dr S set forth:
1. stay within 2 lbs of your LDW
2. No sugar and No starches for 3 weeks.
But the above thread will help a lot!!

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

I don't understand why we can't have turkey or pork loin either.Must be a reason though?

Ours is not to question. Dr. Simeon's did 25 years of research on this plan. So he knew what he was doing by NOT including turkey and pork. Yes, some can lose on it. But if he didn't include it there must be a reason. Could be lots of reasons why. Too bad he didn't let us know of them. I don't have to know why, I just go on faith. His diet works as written so I trust that he had a reason. You have lost weight and seen the results--they speak for themselves. I, myself, can wait 21 days for turkey and pork! That is what P3 is for!!! I am fine with everything else on plan for 21 days I am OK with chicken, fish, shrimp, crab, eggs......

[adelinesdream]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Phase 3 is NOT no carbs. You will be having carbs. There is no getting around that. And do NOT do the fat fast. As for JUDDD--save that for P4. Here is a thread for what to do on P3:

Phase 3 information for HCG diet

This will get you started. The rules Dr S set forth:
1. stay within 2 lbs of your LDW
2. No sugar and No starches for 3 weeks.
But the above thread will help a lot!!

a million thanks! Now I'm not freaked out about tomorrow's food. Do you recommend I stick to a certain amount of calories among those foods I'm allowed.

Am I limited to what kind of meat I can eat on this phase?

Adeline

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by shirleychef

Berta, when you enter phase 3 you do not continue with the 500 calorie diet. You eat according to your bodies needs and stabilize. We stabilize to lock in the weight loss the hcg has allowed and to replenish our bodies stores of nutrients since the protocol itself is really restrictive. So... when you enter phase 3 you will figure out what your level of caloric needs are based on your then current weight & height. Then you will fill your menu with a wide variety of proteins, fat, veggies & fruits... but NO sugar & starch for 3 weeks. Locking in your loss creates a new set point that will be your new weight ceiling... so you'll be creating a lot of security for maintaining your losses throughout this journey.

Yes I know I increase my calories according to my activity and weight and BMI.Was just wondering why we don't take HCG while in it too if it is what helps us loose? Just wondering not wanting to change anything.

Originally Posted by fultymom

Berta- it's my understanding that while on HCG/HHCG you gain very quickly on higher calories/fats. Thats why we have to do the 2/3 days of vlcd's after stopping hcg, so it gets out of our systems before we start P3 foods.

As far as why can't we just any 500 calorie diet, take hcg/hhcg and still lose, I can't answer that except to say the DR researched the whole thing many years ago and this is the plan he came up with

Well, I work full time selling clothes on Ebay. I've been doing it for over 2 years now. I have a converted garage in my backyard that I use as an office. It has a main room, a closet, and inventory room and a bathroom, so it's pretty comfortable. Much better than when I first began and my office/inventory room was my formal living room

For P2 it's great because I do come out here every morning for work, so I'm out of the house (kitchen), but I go in for lunch or to refill my water/tea/coffee, so no need to pack food. I do bring my apple out with me after lunch to eat around 2:30 most days.

Enjoy your day and again, I'm just thrilled for you!!

Cindy T

Thank you Cindy I am thrilled too

Originally Posted by vanna1970

Hi Everyone!

I used to use these boards several years ago when I was doing Atkins. I am about to start the HCG diet, so I was glad to see that there is an HCG board here!

I ordered the Intermountain HCG Pellets and I'm hoping they come tomorrow. If they do, tomorrow will be my first load day.

Berta, I noticed on another thread that you are using this brand. Sounds like they are working well for you. I know you were super hungry on your first day of VLCD. Has that gotten better now that you've been doing it a few days, or is it the same?

Vanna
I am not nearly as hungry as my first 2 days of VLCD.But when it is time to eat.... my tummy growls.But It is a new sensation it has never growled before because I always kept it full I am useing the HHCG drops from Netrition. I bought both but started with the drops.
I even lost on the LOAD DAYS for some reason and have lost 1-2 lbs every day since!!No cheats it works!
I know I still weigh ALOT but I haven't been this low for over five years!

Originally Posted by dawnyama

Ours is not to question. Dr. Simeon's did 25 years of research on this plan. So he knew what he was doing by NOT including turkey and pork. Yes, some can lose on it. But if he didn't include it there must be a reason. Could be lots of reasons why. Too bad he didn't let us know of them. I don't have to know why, I just go on faith. His diet works as written so I trust that he had a reason. You have lost weight and seen the results--they speak for themselves. I, myself, can wait 21 days for turkey and pork! That is what P3 is for!!! I am fine with everything else on plan for 21 days I am OK with chicken, fish, shrimp, crab, eggs......

I know he knew what he was doing and I am ok with the chicken, fish, cottage cheese, eggs, shrimp & crab also. Again just wondering why?I also wish he would have given us an amount on veggies per meal we could have like the other things. Yes this works HIS WAY I don't want to change it!!
Thanks for the PH3 thread I had a few questons about that too.

Here is todays menu...
Breakfast
Tea

Lunch
Shrimp
lettuce
Melba toast
apple

Supper
Tilapia or cottage cheese not sure yet.
asparagus
Melba Toast

Snack
Strawberries

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by adelinesdream

a million thanks! Now I'm not freaked out about tomorrow's food. Do you recommend I stick to a certain amount of calories among those foods I'm allowed.

Am I limited to what kind of meat I can eat on this phase?

Adeline

The only rules are the ones I listed. There is no calorie restriction or what type of meat to eat in Pounds and Inches.

[Berta48]

Originally Posted by dawnyama

The only rules are the ones I listed. There is no calorie restriction or what type of meat to eat in Pounds and Inches.

No calorie restrictions on meat PH3? AWESOME I definetely am a carnivorus

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

Yes I know I increase my calories according to my activity and weight and BMI.Was just wondering why we don't take HCG while in it too if it is what helps us loose? Just wondering not wanting to change anything.

The point of P3 is NOT to lose but stabilize. Therefore you don't take the hcg. If you lose too much weight (going below the 2lbs LDW) you eat more to gain so you are back up to 2 lbs below your LDW. If you are 2 lbs above your LDW you do a correction day until you are in your window of LDW. You will get it once you are in it. Hcg helps us lose and the P3 is for helping us learn how to maintain, or keep stable, those losses. A very valuable lesson indeed. How many times have we (the collective we, not you and I we) lost weight only to gain it right back. What we learn in p3 will teach us not to gain it back

[dawnyama]

Originally Posted by Berta48

No calorie restrictions on meat PH3? AWESOME I definetely am a carnivorus

I posted calorie restriction OR meat restrictions on P3 Some will caution not to eat too little calories in P3, while others will say not to eat too much. But there is no written rule in Pounds and Inches as to how many calories in P3. OR what type of meat there is to be eaten.

Remember that if you are diabetic, the excess meat you eat, if you eat too much, will turn to glucose thereby raising blood sugars. A good rule of thumb, if you are unsure of how much to eat, is double your portion sizes of what you ate in P2.