There are many places to purchase your HCG but I wanted to use exactly what my successful cousins used, so here is what I got. Read the original Pounds and Inches manuscript from this page, too (for free)! Link to order: The HCG - will last 40 days or so. Also about half way down read the Homeopathic instructions if you're not familar with using them. This says to refrigerate the HCG but I don't. If it's convenient go ahead.
My favorite health food store is iherb.com. If you've never ordered from them before use coupon code COZ879 to get $5 off your first order, and shipping is free for orders over $40. All of the items below are links to what I order from them for this weight loss.
Must use non mint toothpaste
Colon cleanse and elimination aid
Candida cleanse - take 2 3 times per day - don't skip this step
Helps stop hunger - I wouldn't be without it
Best probiotic - take 1 3 times per day on empty stomach
Another good probiotic - can alternate with the best
Oil free Vitamin D&K
Use all of them - produce wash is a must, even for organics
Use on salads, and take 1 tblsp in 8 oz water 3 times per day
Iodine - most everyone needs it
Antioxidant must when taking Iodoral
A must and it's cheap - also lowers cholesterol
Omega3 in smallest capsule I could find
Use for lotion - can't use any oil but baby oil for dry skin
Candy that's good for your teeth - a few a day is a good treat
Some people can use this for bodycare and still lose
Perfect face moisture
Some food products and the exercise I use that I find on Amazon. Kevin Trudeau's book is an American update of the original Pounds & Inches. He's used the actual hormone in a shot format. Not something I'd do. I much prefer the homeopathic way for most things. The Paleo Solution is a lifetime way of life that most of us should follow. Robb's a good writer who helps you understand why - not just how. The breadsticks and melba toast recommended in the HCG diet are not mandatory, and if you can do without please do. I find it's very satisfying nibbling on the crunchy melba toast, but I often forget them and am glad I did. The breadsticks are for mouth satisfaction so if you need that use them. The miracle noodles are something I've ordered but not tried yet. They just don't look appetizing. However, it seems you can't go wrong when adding fiber so if you need a more filling day try them. Let me know how you liked them in the comments section!
This is from my favorite of all time brands - Pricey but she has specials
Oil free face serum I use for moisture
Two good choices for foundation I use both from QVC.com. Never order from there without going through Mr Rebates, though, cause you get great discounts, sales, and a rebate. Tarte amazonian clay for light coverage and Bare Escentuals. Both are good for your skin, just depends on if you like powder or liquid.
http://www.mrrebates.com/?refidu003d199892
Saturday, August 15, 2099
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Suggestions for type II diabetic and anyone who wants to avoid getting it
Drink 8 glasses per day of reverse osmosis or purified water.
Only other drinks are organic coffee black with stevia if necessary, organic herbal tea such as licorice root, dandelion root, green, black or white tea. Stevia drink mixes are ok but do not rely on them or drink daily.
Sleep 8 hours solid per night.
Walk, rebound, yoga, weight lift one hour total per day. Build up to this.
Drink a glass of sole every morning upon rising. Recipe below.
If you like avocado have ½ one with a meal daily.
Sprouts are excellent, make your own.
Do not eat grains, sugar, honey, fruit, milk, or starch (potatoes, peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, corn).
Supplements and where to get them:
Use coupon code COZ879 at www.iherb.com if this is your first order. $40 and up orders ship free and you pay no tax so this is the best I’ve found. They add new items all the time and you can choose two free samples with every order. You can get your coffee and tea from them, as well as flavored stevia drink mixes.
Cell Food – add these drops to a glass of water daily.
http://www.iherb.com/Lumina-Health-CellFood-1-fl-oz-30-ml/7431?at=0
Apple Cider Vinegar – add a tablespoon to 8 oz water 3x per day, or ¼ cup all at once. Good right before a meal.
http://www.iherb.com/Bragg-Organic-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-with-The-Mother-Raw-Unfiltered-32-fl-oz/5711?at=0
Milk thistle supports your liver. Take as directed.
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Milk-Thistle-150-mg-200-Capsules/127?at=0
Take one with your morning shake daily, and every once in awhile take one with dinner:
http://www.iherb.com/Healthy-Origins-Vitamin-D3-10-000-IU-360-Softgels/21298?at=0
Take one in the morning on an empty stomach with sole water, and one after dinner or at bedtime on an empty stomach:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-N-A-C-Sustain-600-mg-100-Bilayer-Tablets/135?at=0
Take one in the morning on an empty stomach with sole water:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Alpha-Lipoic-Sustain-300-with-Biotin-300-mg-60-Bilayer-Tablets/143?at=0
Take with one or two meals per day:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Chromium-GTF-200-mcg-100-Capsules/227?at=0
Take one in the morning on an empty stomach with sole water:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Selenium-Synergy-200-mcg-60-Capsules/169?at=0
Take one with each meal:
http://www.iherb.com/Healthy-Origins-Astaxanthin-4-mg-150-Softgels/30648?at=0
Stevia is only sweetener you can use, can get flavors:
http://www.iherb.com/Wisdom-Natural-SweetLeaf-Stevia-Clear-Liquid-Stevia-4-fl-oz-120-ml/5106?at=0
Mix in a shake with 8 oz water for breakfast every morning:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Green-Defense-with-Resveratrol-Powder-6-35-oz-180-g/128?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Natural-Factors-WomenSense-MoodFood-Suntheanine-Whey-Protein-Creamy-Chocolate-Flavor-16-oz-453-g/16006?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Madre-Labs-Eureka-Berries-6-35-oz-180-grams/15890?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Nutiva-Organic-Extra-Virgin-Coconut-Oil-54-oz-1532-g/7311?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Taurine-Powder-8-oz-227-g/7425?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Magnesium-Ascorbate-8-oz-227-g/676?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Carlson-Labs-Norwegian-Cod-Liver-Oil-Lemon-Flavor-16-8-fl-oz-500-ml/2804?at=0
If you don’t like the lemon flavor added to your shake take a tablespoon straight:
http://www.iherb.com/Carlson-Labs-Norwegian-Cod-Liver-Oil-Lemon-Flavor-16-8-fl-oz-500-ml/2804?at=0
Upon rising (wait one hour for food if possible) have a scoop of this in an 8oz glass of water:
http://www.iherb.com/Garden-of-Life-Primal-Defense-Powder-HSO-Probiotic-Formula-81-g/3159?at=0
After a month add a glass of water one hour before lunch with a scoop of
http://www.iherb.com/Garden-of-Life-Primal-Defense-Powder-HSO-Probiotic-Formula-81-g/3159?at=0
After another month or when health is ready to improve even more add another glass of water before dinner or at bedtime with a scoop of
http://www.iherb.com/Garden-of-Life-Primal-Defense-Powder-HSO-Probiotic-Formula-81-g/3159?at=0
Take one of these with every meal:
http://www.iherb.com/Country-Life-Vanadyl-Sulfate-5000-mcg-180-Veggie-Caps/1754?at=0
Use this for frying, baking, softening skin (one tablespoon is also in the morning shake):
http://www.iherb.com/Nutiva-Organic-Extra-Virgin-Coconut-Oil-54-oz-1532-g/7311?at=0
Sole:
http://www.iherb.com/Klamath-Miracle-Krystal-Salt-500-g-1-1-lbs/16915?at=0
Put about a 1/3 cup of this salt in to a clean quart glass mason jar then fill with reverse osmosis water. Let this sit overnight. If there is no salt remaining at the bottom of the jar add a few tablespoons and let it sit overnight. The water will hold the correct amount of salt and you’ve reached it when there is some left in the bottom of the jar. Keep this covered – I use a coffee cup which I drink sole out of every morning. Upon rising add 8 oz reverse osmosis or purified water to your cup, then add 1 teaspoon of sole to the water. Sip it slowly, swish it around your whole mouth before each swallow. I take my morning supplements with this water. This gives you every mineral your body needs. Use the salt instead of ordinary table salt. When the sole is 2/3 gone add the water to a bath, or add salt and water to start over.
Put a tablespoon in your bath to soak, or rub all over your body after your shower. It’s messy but an excellent way to get magnesium in you, and very relaxing for your muscles:
http://www.iherb.com/Health-and-Wisdom-Inc-Magnesium-Gel-with-Seaweed-Extract-12-fl-oz-355-ml/34355?at=0
Drink this every evening before bed to get magnesium and for stress:
http://www.iherb.com/Peter-Gillham-s-Natural-Vitality-Natural-Calm-The-Anti-Stress-Drink-Organic-Sweet-Lemon-Flavor-16-oz-453-g/5122?at=0
These are great for an occasional treat, especially when you're getting healthier and have your sugars under good control.
Only other drinks are organic coffee black with stevia if necessary, organic herbal tea such as licorice root, dandelion root, green, black or white tea. Stevia drink mixes are ok but do not rely on them or drink daily.
Sleep 8 hours solid per night.
Walk, rebound, yoga, weight lift one hour total per day. Build up to this.
Drink a glass of sole every morning upon rising. Recipe below.
If you like avocado have ½ one with a meal daily.
Sprouts are excellent, make your own.
Do not eat grains, sugar, honey, fruit, milk, or starch (potatoes, peas, carrots, sweet potatoes, corn).
Supplements and where to get them:
Use coupon code COZ879 at www.iherb.com if this is your first order. $40 and up orders ship free and you pay no tax so this is the best I’ve found. They add new items all the time and you can choose two free samples with every order. You can get your coffee and tea from them, as well as flavored stevia drink mixes.
Cell Food – add these drops to a glass of water daily.
http://www.iherb.com/Lumina-Health-CellFood-1-fl-oz-30-ml/7431?at=0
Apple Cider Vinegar – add a tablespoon to 8 oz water 3x per day, or ¼ cup all at once. Good right before a meal.
http://www.iherb.com/Bragg-Organic-Apple-Cider-Vinegar-with-The-Mother-Raw-Unfiltered-32-fl-oz/5711?at=0
Milk thistle supports your liver. Take as directed.
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Milk-Thistle-150-mg-200-Capsules/127?at=0
Take one with your morning shake daily, and every once in awhile take one with dinner:
http://www.iherb.com/Healthy-Origins-Vitamin-D3-10-000-IU-360-Softgels/21298?at=0
Take one in the morning on an empty stomach with sole water, and one after dinner or at bedtime on an empty stomach:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-N-A-C-Sustain-600-mg-100-Bilayer-Tablets/135?at=0
Take one in the morning on an empty stomach with sole water:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Alpha-Lipoic-Sustain-300-with-Biotin-300-mg-60-Bilayer-Tablets/143?at=0
Take with one or two meals per day:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Chromium-GTF-200-mcg-100-Capsules/227?at=0
Take one in the morning on an empty stomach with sole water:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Selenium-Synergy-200-mcg-60-Capsules/169?at=0
Take one with each meal:
http://www.iherb.com/Healthy-Origins-Astaxanthin-4-mg-150-Softgels/30648?at=0
Stevia is only sweetener you can use, can get flavors:
http://www.iherb.com/Wisdom-Natural-SweetLeaf-Stevia-Clear-Liquid-Stevia-4-fl-oz-120-ml/5106?at=0
Mix in a shake with 8 oz water for breakfast every morning:
http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Green-Defense-with-Resveratrol-Powder-6-35-oz-180-g/128?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Natural-Factors-WomenSense-MoodFood-Suntheanine-Whey-Protein-Creamy-Chocolate-Flavor-16-oz-453-g/16006?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Madre-Labs-Eureka-Berries-6-35-oz-180-grams/15890?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Nutiva-Organic-Extra-Virgin-Coconut-Oil-54-oz-1532-g/7311?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Taurine-Powder-8-oz-227-g/7425?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Magnesium-Ascorbate-8-oz-227-g/676?at=0
http://www.iherb.com/Carlson-Labs-Norwegian-Cod-Liver-Oil-Lemon-Flavor-16-8-fl-oz-500-ml/2804?at=0
If you don’t like the lemon flavor added to your shake take a tablespoon straight:
http://www.iherb.com/Carlson-Labs-Norwegian-Cod-Liver-Oil-Lemon-Flavor-16-8-fl-oz-500-ml/2804?at=0
Upon rising (wait one hour for food if possible) have a scoop of this in an 8oz glass of water:
http://www.iherb.com/Garden-of-Life-Primal-Defense-Powder-HSO-Probiotic-Formula-81-g/3159?at=0
After a month add a glass of water one hour before lunch with a scoop of
http://www.iherb.com/Garden-of-Life-Primal-Defense-Powder-HSO-Probiotic-Formula-81-g/3159?at=0
After another month or when health is ready to improve even more add another glass of water before dinner or at bedtime with a scoop of
http://www.iherb.com/Garden-of-Life-Primal-Defense-Powder-HSO-Probiotic-Formula-81-g/3159?at=0
Take one of these with every meal:
http://www.iherb.com/Country-Life-Vanadyl-Sulfate-5000-mcg-180-Veggie-Caps/1754?at=0
Use this for frying, baking, softening skin (one tablespoon is also in the morning shake):
http://www.iherb.com/Nutiva-Organic-Extra-Virgin-Coconut-Oil-54-oz-1532-g/7311?at=0
Sole:
http://www.iherb.com/Klamath-Miracle-Krystal-Salt-500-g-1-1-lbs/16915?at=0
Put about a 1/3 cup of this salt in to a clean quart glass mason jar then fill with reverse osmosis water. Let this sit overnight. If there is no salt remaining at the bottom of the jar add a few tablespoons and let it sit overnight. The water will hold the correct amount of salt and you’ve reached it when there is some left in the bottom of the jar. Keep this covered – I use a coffee cup which I drink sole out of every morning. Upon rising add 8 oz reverse osmosis or purified water to your cup, then add 1 teaspoon of sole to the water. Sip it slowly, swish it around your whole mouth before each swallow. I take my morning supplements with this water. This gives you every mineral your body needs. Use the salt instead of ordinary table salt. When the sole is 2/3 gone add the water to a bath, or add salt and water to start over.
Put a tablespoon in your bath to soak, or rub all over your body after your shower. It’s messy but an excellent way to get magnesium in you, and very relaxing for your muscles:
http://www.iherb.com/Health-and-Wisdom-Inc-Magnesium-Gel-with-Seaweed-Extract-12-fl-oz-355-ml/34355?at=0
Drink this every evening before bed to get magnesium and for stress:
http://www.iherb.com/Peter-Gillham-s-Natural-Vitality-Natural-Calm-The-Anti-Stress-Drink-Organic-Sweet-Lemon-Flavor-16-oz-453-g/5122?at=0
These are great for an occasional treat, especially when you're getting healthier and have your sugars under good control.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
I have the energy to exercise so..............
I ordered this rebounder. I'm very hopeful it will increase my health in two ways - jumping gets the lymph flowing, and reduce stress. It sounds so fun! I'm sure my grandson will love it, and hoping my husband will get on too.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
HCG Homeopathic Weight Loss Method
Please feel free to send me a question. This is a basic rules list. All of us tweak it to fit. Ideally you read Pounds and Inches several times over.
Also, if you are burning carbs when you hit vlcd you may deal with more hunger than is necessary. Your body will continue to search for carbs (hunger!!) until it finally realizes there are no more and the fat stores
are the only thing available for energy. If you do a good job on load days you'll be locked in to that fat burning process and your hunger will be at a minimum. Your body will have a jump start on which direction to go and burn the fat that it previously stored. :)
Absolutely NO starches or sugars on days 3-42!
Day 3 and beyond:
VLCD - Very Low Calorie Diet
Drink ½ -1 gallon of filtered water throughout the day.
Do not skip meals. Your total intake will be about 500 calories consisting of protein, vegetables and fruit. It is better to spread the food throughout the day to help with any hunger or blood sugar issues. You can have your allowable fruit for breakfast to assist in increasing blood sugar and increase energy.
Food Guide for Phase 2
Since your total for the day is 500 calories, use the calories found in your 2 fruits, 2 proteins, 2 melba toasts or grissini’s and then subtract that from the 500 calories. You then make up the rest of your 500 calories in vegetables. I don’t bother with this – I figure I won’t go overboard on veggies.
Protein Selections:
Choose only one protein for lunch and another for dinner. Never eat the same protein twice on the same day. 100 grams of the following:
Beef 95% fat free
Turkey 99% fat free
Veal
Chicken breast (no skin)
Shrimp
Lobster
Crab
White fish (Flounder, Sole, Cod, Tilapia, Wild Chilean Sea Bass, Grouper and Halibut)
Removing all visible fat and weigh prior to cooking – 3.5 ounces. If you weigh after cooking it’s 3 ounces.
Vegetable Selections:
Choose only one vegetable for lunch and another for dinner - never eating the same
vegetable in the same day:
Tomato
Celery
Lettuce (all kinds)
Spinach
Cucumbers
White/Yellow/Red Onions
Cabbages
Asparagus
Chard
Radishes
Beet Greens
Fruits Selections:
You may have 2 fruit servings daily. Eat separately on an empty stomach.
½ Grapefruit
1 Small Apple
1 Handful of Strawberries
1 Small Orange
Drink as much coffee, tea and non-caloric drink as you desire throughout the day –
although diet soda is not advised for health reasons, but is acceptable.
Remember - do not eat the same protein, vegetable, or fruit twice in the same day.
You can cook with fresh herbs, lemons, limes, sea salt, raw apple cider vinegar and Stevia.
You can have a meal for breakfast and dinner, breakfast and lunch, lunch and dinner. I always have strawberries and green tea for breakfast because it’s a treat for me. I have an apple for afternoon snack. I have my meat and veggies at lunch and dinner. I allow a sugar free soda but I wish I was strong enough to avoid this.
Last two days:
Stop taking HCG and stay on VLCD
Follow food plan for phase 2. This is done because the HCG is still in your system.
Drink plenty of the following:
Bottled water
Oolong Tea
Chamomile Tea
Black coffee (no creamer)
Green Tea
Please do not resume eating normally until you have completed the last three days of your VLCD.
Foods eaten other than what is on this list will affect weight loss.
The duration of phase two is 26-40 days. Smaller durations are ideal for those that need to lose 20-30 pounds. If more weight loss is desired or necessary, the phase can be repeated, taking longer phase 3 breaks, until the goal weight is reached. During phase 2 - going out to eat is not recommended simply because you are not able to control the amount of fat and other products used. However, it’s not completely impossible to do. When going out to eat be sure to only ask for the allowable vegetable. If ordering a salad, use lettuce or spinach only, or order just tomatoes as a side dish. Order an 8oz steak and cut it in half as soon as it comes to the table, or request a 4 oz. steak. Chicken can be done the same way. When it comes to meal times don’t stress about it. It helps to prepare in advance crockpot meals so when you come home you can relax. Save your fruits for dessert or snacks when hungry.
The Plateau:
“Some people experience a 4 – 6 day interruption in their regular daily weight loss. If your weight has been stationary for at least four days without any dietary error having been committed, you may take an “apple day” to break up the plateau. An apple day begins at lunch and continues until just before lunch of the following day. The only food consumed during this time is 6 large apples, which are to be eaten one at a time whenever you feel the desire. Remember, six large apples is the maximum allowed for this entire time. During an “apple day” no other food or liquids except plain water are allowed, and of that water, you may drink just enough to quench an uncomfortable thirst if eating an apple still leaves you thirsty.” Resume eating at lunch the next day.
HCG Homeopathic Weight Loss Method
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
HCG along with the diet allows your body to access abnormal fat for burning and functioning. Without the HCG you can not survive on this diet. HCG suppresses appetite, protects your good fat and muscles, and even tightens your skin for up to a year after you discontinue using it. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone found in the urine of pregnant women. In fact, it’s the hormone used with pregnancy tests!
Recommendations that will help you reach your overall goals
_ Drink filtered or bottle spring water. Tap water is mostly loaded with chlorine and fluoride, both extreme toxins.
_ Walk at least 30 minutes per day. No heavy weight-lifting at the gym.
_ Apple Cider Vinegar and Balsamic Vinegar can be used on your salads and to marinate your proteins. This stimulates metabolism and cleansing of the internal organs. It is also powerful in helping to release stored fat cells. Diabetics try to take in ¼ to 1/3 cup per day of ACV. All should try to drink a cup of water with a tablespoon of ACV before each meal.
_ Extra Virgin Coconut Oil can be used for cooking or supplementation. This stimulates the metabolism, improves digestion, and helps to release fat. Use sparingly when cooking. This can also be applied to the skin in replacement of lotion or massage oils. This is controversial so if you are not losing do without.
_ Stevia is allowed. No artificial sweeteners.
_ Organic food is preferred but not required if not available to you or too costly.
_ Adding fiber will help relieve constipation, reduce appetite, improve digestion and cleanse the body of toxins. Psyllium is great and can be found at Trader Joe’s or other health food stores.
_ Drink Celestial Seasonings green tea and Alvita licorice root tea.
_ Eliminate all carbonated beverages. They block calcium absorption, cause nutritional imbalances, slow digestion and clog the lymphatic system.
_ Eliminate all alcoholic beverages.
_ Weigh yourself daily in the morning when you wake up without clothing and after you have emptied your bladder. Measure yourself before beginning.
Day 1 and 2 (LOAD DAYS):
Start taking your HCG Homeopathic 10 drops three times per day, before breakfast, before lunch and before dinner. Eat as often as you like throughout the two load days. This will increase your body’s storage of fat to prepare you for the 500 calorie per day limit after your load days. Gorge yourself on fatty foods eating as healthy as you can by eating the good fats. Eating starch in moderation helps to decrease your appetite after completing the gorging days.
The goal of load days is not to keep your weight gain to a minimum. Whatever you gain will melt off so fast you'll be astounded. Your goal in load days is to jump start and LOCK IN the fat burning process. If your body runs out fatty intake it will go for easy carbs. You want to make a fats offer that's too good to refuse.PROGRAM SUMMARY:
HCG along with the diet allows your body to access abnormal fat for burning and functioning. Without the HCG you can not survive on this diet. HCG suppresses appetite, protects your good fat and muscles, and even tightens your skin for up to a year after you discontinue using it. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone found in the urine of pregnant women. In fact, it’s the hormone used with pregnancy tests!
Recommendations that will help you reach your overall goals
_ Drink filtered or bottle spring water. Tap water is mostly loaded with chlorine and fluoride, both extreme toxins.
_ Walk at least 30 minutes per day. No heavy weight-lifting at the gym.
_ Apple Cider Vinegar and Balsamic Vinegar can be used on your salads and to marinate your proteins. This stimulates metabolism and cleansing of the internal organs. It is also powerful in helping to release stored fat cells. Diabetics try to take in ¼ to 1/3 cup per day of ACV. All should try to drink a cup of water with a tablespoon of ACV before each meal.
_ Extra Virgin Coconut Oil can be used for cooking or supplementation. This stimulates the metabolism, improves digestion, and helps to release fat. Use sparingly when cooking. This can also be applied to the skin in replacement of lotion or massage oils. This is controversial so if you are not losing do without.
_ Stevia is allowed. No artificial sweeteners.
_ Organic food is preferred but not required if not available to you or too costly.
_ Adding fiber will help relieve constipation, reduce appetite, improve digestion and cleanse the body of toxins. Psyllium is great and can be found at Trader Joe’s or other health food stores.
_ Drink Celestial Seasonings green tea and Alvita licorice root tea.
_ Eliminate all carbonated beverages. They block calcium absorption, cause nutritional imbalances, slow digestion and clog the lymphatic system.
_ Eliminate all alcoholic beverages.
_ Weigh yourself daily in the morning when you wake up without clothing and after you have emptied your bladder. Measure yourself before beginning.
Day 1 and 2 (LOAD DAYS):
Start taking your HCG Homeopathic 10 drops three times per day, before breakfast, before lunch and before dinner. Eat as often as you like throughout the two load days. This will increase your body’s storage of fat to prepare you for the 500 calorie per day limit after your load days. Gorge yourself on fatty foods eating as healthy as you can by eating the good fats. Eating starch in moderation helps to decrease your appetite after completing the gorging days.
Also, if you are burning carbs when you hit vlcd you may deal with more hunger than is necessary. Your body will continue to search for carbs (hunger!!) until it finally realizes there are no more and the fat stores
are the only thing available for energy. If you do a good job on load days you'll be locked in to that fat burning process and your hunger will be at a minimum. Your body will have a jump start on which direction to go and burn the fat that it previously stored. :)
Absolutely NO starches or sugars on days 3-42!
Day 3 and beyond:
VLCD - Very Low Calorie Diet
Drink ½ -1 gallon of filtered water throughout the day.
Do not skip meals. Your total intake will be about 500 calories consisting of protein, vegetables and fruit. It is better to spread the food throughout the day to help with any hunger or blood sugar issues. You can have your allowable fruit for breakfast to assist in increasing blood sugar and increase energy.
Food Guide for Phase 2
Since your total for the day is 500 calories, use the calories found in your 2 fruits, 2 proteins, 2 melba toasts or grissini’s and then subtract that from the 500 calories. You then make up the rest of your 500 calories in vegetables. I don’t bother with this – I figure I won’t go overboard on veggies.
Protein Selections:
Choose only one protein for lunch and another for dinner. Never eat the same protein twice on the same day. 100 grams of the following:
Beef 95% fat free
Turkey 99% fat free
Veal
Chicken breast (no skin)
Shrimp
Lobster
Crab
White fish (Flounder, Sole, Cod, Tilapia, Wild Chilean Sea Bass, Grouper and Halibut)
Removing all visible fat and weigh prior to cooking – 3.5 ounces. If you weigh after cooking it’s 3 ounces.
Vegetable Selections:
Choose only one vegetable for lunch and another for dinner - never eating the same
vegetable in the same day:
Tomato
Celery
Lettuce (all kinds)
Spinach
Cucumbers
White/Yellow/Red Onions
Cabbages
Asparagus
Chard
Radishes
Beet Greens
Fruits Selections:
You may have 2 fruit servings daily. Eat separately on an empty stomach.
½ Grapefruit
1 Small Apple
1 Handful of Strawberries
1 Small Orange
Drink as much coffee, tea and non-caloric drink as you desire throughout the day –
although diet soda is not advised for health reasons, but is acceptable.
Remember - do not eat the same protein, vegetable, or fruit twice in the same day.
You can cook with fresh herbs, lemons, limes, sea salt, raw apple cider vinegar and Stevia.
You can have a meal for breakfast and dinner, breakfast and lunch, lunch and dinner. I always have strawberries and green tea for breakfast because it’s a treat for me. I have an apple for afternoon snack. I have my meat and veggies at lunch and dinner. I allow a sugar free soda but I wish I was strong enough to avoid this.
Last two days:
Stop taking HCG and stay on VLCD
Follow food plan for phase 2. This is done because the HCG is still in your system.
Drink plenty of the following:
Bottled water
Oolong Tea
Chamomile Tea
Black coffee (no creamer)
Green Tea
Please do not resume eating normally until you have completed the last three days of your VLCD.
Foods eaten other than what is on this list will affect weight loss.
The duration of phase two is 26-40 days. Smaller durations are ideal for those that need to lose 20-30 pounds. If more weight loss is desired or necessary, the phase can be repeated, taking longer phase 3 breaks, until the goal weight is reached. During phase 2 - going out to eat is not recommended simply because you are not able to control the amount of fat and other products used. However, it’s not completely impossible to do. When going out to eat be sure to only ask for the allowable vegetable. If ordering a salad, use lettuce or spinach only, or order just tomatoes as a side dish. Order an 8oz steak and cut it in half as soon as it comes to the table, or request a 4 oz. steak. Chicken can be done the same way. When it comes to meal times don’t stress about it. It helps to prepare in advance crockpot meals so when you come home you can relax. Save your fruits for dessert or snacks when hungry.
The Plateau:
“Some people experience a 4 – 6 day interruption in their regular daily weight loss. If your weight has been stationary for at least four days without any dietary error having been committed, you may take an “apple day” to break up the plateau. An apple day begins at lunch and continues until just before lunch of the following day. The only food consumed during this time is 6 large apples, which are to be eaten one at a time whenever you feel the desire. Remember, six large apples is the maximum allowed for this entire time. During an “apple day” no other food or liquids except plain water are allowed, and of that water, you may drink just enough to quench an uncomfortable thirst if eating an apple still leaves you thirsty.” Resume eating at lunch the next day.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Tightening Loose Skin
Everyone wishes they had this problem, right? One of the big reasons I want all this fat off is my neck fat. My upper arms are pretty bad, too. I found this gel to get a head start on the skin tightening. It's not affected my weight loss and it works, too! My skin feels and looks better, it's tighter, too!
Skin Tightening Gel at IHerb
If you haven't ordered from iherb in the past use coupon code COZ879 to get $5 off your first order, and free shipping when your order is over $40. There are many other items I recommend on the items to order page. This is not necessary to lose weight, it's perfectly fine to begin using it after you're finished. I just want a head start. I am losing over 100 pounds so I'm going to have some loose skin issues. HCG tightens your skin up to a year after using it, so once again, this is not necessary. Just wanted to share.
It's very popular, so it's often out of stock. You can also get it from Amazon.
Skin Tightening Gel at IHerb
If you haven't ordered from iherb in the past use coupon code COZ879 to get $5 off your first order, and free shipping when your order is over $40. There are many other items I recommend on the items to order page. This is not necessary to lose weight, it's perfectly fine to begin using it after you're finished. I just want a head start. I am losing over 100 pounds so I'm going to have some loose skin issues. HCG tightens your skin up to a year after using it, so once again, this is not necessary. Just wanted to share.
It's very popular, so it's often out of stock. You can also get it from Amazon.
I love to use Yoga, and it's getting better!
I've used yoga for years for it's relaxation and strethching. I truly love how I feel after a session. There is a new controversy about using yoga that a Baptist minister started this week. I just don't see a problem, but I am willing to be thinking about it.
I use Suzanne Deason's Yoga for Weightloss DVD and I highly recommend it. She has pose instructions, and 4 levels to follow based on your abilities. With my weight loss it's getting easier and easier!!!!!
I came across this site this morning while reading about this new controversy. I'll be checking them out too. I like their idea. http://yahwehyoga.com/
I use Suzanne Deason's Yoga for Weightloss DVD and I highly recommend it. She has pose instructions, and 4 levels to follow based on your abilities. With my weight loss it's getting easier and easier!!!!!
I came across this site this morning while reading about this new controversy. I'll be checking them out too. I like their idea. http://yahwehyoga.com/
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