Day 15 was a day when I woke up to a scale that was stalemate. What do I mean by that? I hadn't lost anything but my mind! I just stayed the same, which is better than gaining I will say that! So, why does this happen? Water retention and constipation!
Let's get real, what you DO, or don't DO I should say is a serious matter! If you become constipated during the course of this diet don't be surprised. While your half apple in the morning has fiber, and your green salad has fiber, you still aren't eating as much as you normally do. So, nothing is moving! That is the only discreet way I can think to say that!
Two things that help are fiber supplements, and with this you must be careful. You need to be sure that it has the right stuff; natural laxative elements, not Dulcolax or other commercial brands. That will be a temporary solution, but because they contain Docusate Sodium, they only cause you to bloat more.
Also, you can use a great supplement by Irwin's Naturals, called "Bloat Away", and it works great. It has potassium to make up for what you are losing. Take Magnesium too, because you need it regardless. The American diet is so deficient of Magnesium that is why America is ill! Well, it's ill for plenty of reasons, but that is a good start.
ON Day 15 I ate my half apple for breakfast, and for lunch I had a green salad, and 100 grams of baked chicken. For dinner, I had a few chicken fillets again, and had green beans. While green beans aren't on the list, I have found they don't affect me negatively.
Between the fibers and water I drink, I was down two pounds again on Day 16.
As of Day 16, I weighed in having lost a total of 16.5 pounds total which is great. By the time I end the first phase at 21 days, I will probably at 21 pounds down or a just over which is typical. It's different for everyone, but sticking to the plan will get you there.
For your Health and Encouragement,
Tammy Coffin-Hana
Showing posts with label HCG. Show all posts
Showing posts with label HCG. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
HCG, Days 13 and 14
Hey all! Feeling energetic and shrinking in the right spots! Isn't it great? I have been able to accomplish more this week than I had in the two weeks prior combined; if you do HCG you will find this to be true.
Day 13 was a busy day, but I still managed to keep up with everything. The first time around plan it carefully so that you don't run into snags along the way. If you know you will be busy, then plan accordingly and if you can try to eat at the same time every day. For example, I had a meeting at 11:45, but I asked my colleague if she wanted to make it a lunch meeting. I typically eat no later than 12:30, so I knew if the meeting ran over, I would be in trouble.
Eating out is difficult, and isn't recommended, but if you have discipline it isn't so bad. I try to pick places I know where I can get modified versions of items and make it work, and more than likely have some left over. I went to Applebee's and had the garlic herb chicken, but rather than having them put on the garlic herb butter, I just had the grilled chicken and steamed brocolli with some seasoning. Seasonings are perfectly fine, butter is not!
Garlic is fine too, in fact the fresh herbs you can use the better off you are. Garlic is healing, reducing inflammation and helps to fight off viruses and bacteria. Salt is okay too, but very limited. So, this all went down with a glass of water with lemon.
I also recommend giving injections at the same time every day to ensure that the HCG stays in your system at the same level. Differing times too much will throw you into hunger pangs, just a word of advice. Keeping yourself on a schedule is good regardless, and can help keep you organized in business too.
For dinner, try to eat something different like white fish. This was a good choice and I had Ruby Tuesday's Creole Catch, grilled. The seasonings are fantastic, and I had sliced tomato with basalmic vinegrette. The veggies are tough because you are limited, and in this case you generally have no problem finding steamed broccoli. Asparagus is okay, but isn't one of my favorites.
Overall, you can still eat with flavor and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. HCG is limited, but flavor doesn't have to be. Any questions? Just let me know!
Day 13 was a busy day, but I still managed to keep up with everything. The first time around plan it carefully so that you don't run into snags along the way. If you know you will be busy, then plan accordingly and if you can try to eat at the same time every day. For example, I had a meeting at 11:45, but I asked my colleague if she wanted to make it a lunch meeting. I typically eat no later than 12:30, so I knew if the meeting ran over, I would be in trouble.
Eating out is difficult, and isn't recommended, but if you have discipline it isn't so bad. I try to pick places I know where I can get modified versions of items and make it work, and more than likely have some left over. I went to Applebee's and had the garlic herb chicken, but rather than having them put on the garlic herb butter, I just had the grilled chicken and steamed brocolli with some seasoning. Seasonings are perfectly fine, butter is not!
Garlic is fine too, in fact the fresh herbs you can use the better off you are. Garlic is healing, reducing inflammation and helps to fight off viruses and bacteria. Salt is okay too, but very limited. So, this all went down with a glass of water with lemon.
I also recommend giving injections at the same time every day to ensure that the HCG stays in your system at the same level. Differing times too much will throw you into hunger pangs, just a word of advice. Keeping yourself on a schedule is good regardless, and can help keep you organized in business too.
For dinner, try to eat something different like white fish. This was a good choice and I had Ruby Tuesday's Creole Catch, grilled. The seasonings are fantastic, and I had sliced tomato with basalmic vinegrette. The veggies are tough because you are limited, and in this case you generally have no problem finding steamed broccoli. Asparagus is okay, but isn't one of my favorites.
Overall, you can still eat with flavor and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. HCG is limited, but flavor doesn't have to be. Any questions? Just let me know!
Friday, April 15, 2011
HCG, Days 11 and 12
So, this week has been a little crazy, and thus I got behing in blogging but you know how it goes. The bad days make you feel not so successful, and then when things go well you change your mind. Either way, working through things is better than avoiding it; trust me on that one.
On Day 11, I had discovered that I had only lost a half pound, so naturally that set me off, but my suspicion was that I was holding water. I was looking back over my meals for the previous day, and sure enough, I had discovered that I had used Italian salad dressing on my green salad because I didn't have anything else at the time. No biggie I thought!
Dressings contain sugar and lots of sodium, Italian being one of the lightest still plays tricks on you. Especially during HCG you are sensitive to all of that which is why the diet is so limited. So, my advice is what you do, don't divert from the plan! Sticking to it is better than not sticking to it, just trust me on that one. I know, I have done it twice already. I can tell you that medicines that effect your hormones can also have as much to do with these changes as what you eat, but I will go into that more later.
That day, I also had my half apple which helps with water, and taking fiber will keep things moving to keep you from retaining water too. I think I already mentioned this, but constipation will cause you to gain weight, so avoid it upfront!
Drinking one to two gallons of water a day is ideal as well, especially while taking vitamins. You have to keep your organs from drying out, and keep yourself hydrated. The more hydrated you are, the less likely you are to retain water. There are plenty of reasons to drink water, and they are all good reasons!
Well, this is all I have for now, but as always feel free to email me with any questions, or call me too. I am here to encourage and support those who wish to try it, or maybe just need a few tricks and tips that work no matter what option you choose. Some things I have learned along the way with this diet are helpful at any time. Get some good sleep!
For your health and encouragement,
Tammy Coffin-Hana
On Day 11, I had discovered that I had only lost a half pound, so naturally that set me off, but my suspicion was that I was holding water. I was looking back over my meals for the previous day, and sure enough, I had discovered that I had used Italian salad dressing on my green salad because I didn't have anything else at the time. No biggie I thought!
Dressings contain sugar and lots of sodium, Italian being one of the lightest still plays tricks on you. Especially during HCG you are sensitive to all of that which is why the diet is so limited. So, my advice is what you do, don't divert from the plan! Sticking to it is better than not sticking to it, just trust me on that one. I know, I have done it twice already. I can tell you that medicines that effect your hormones can also have as much to do with these changes as what you eat, but I will go into that more later.
That day, I also had my half apple which helps with water, and taking fiber will keep things moving to keep you from retaining water too. I think I already mentioned this, but constipation will cause you to gain weight, so avoid it upfront!
Drinking one to two gallons of water a day is ideal as well, especially while taking vitamins. You have to keep your organs from drying out, and keep yourself hydrated. The more hydrated you are, the less likely you are to retain water. There are plenty of reasons to drink water, and they are all good reasons!
Well, this is all I have for now, but as always feel free to email me with any questions, or call me too. I am here to encourage and support those who wish to try it, or maybe just need a few tricks and tips that work no matter what option you choose. Some things I have learned along the way with this diet are helpful at any time. Get some good sleep!
For your health and encouragement,
Tammy Coffin-Hana
Sunday, April 10, 2011
HCG, Days 7 and 8
Well, I know I am posting a day late, but I wish there were more hours in the day! I am sure that you have thought that too! I am still feeling great, but have just been swamped.
As of day 8, I was 12 pounds down, which is great. This means that I am more than up to speed, and have a few to spare. Typically, you lose water initially as I mentioned in my very first post, and after that? Your body begins to lose actual fat. There is no better diet than HCG when your metabolism needs a kick in the pants. I don't just mean if you are tired or lethargic, but I mean everything.
The diet is simple, so there is no sense in mentioning each meal of the day, however, I did want to let you in a secret. For dinner on day 7, I had a Subway salad; the oven roasted chicken salad. Is this allowed? Of course! Why? Because your meat is only 100 grams when you weigh in, and I can tell you for sure that their chicken fillet that they slice up to put on it is less than 100 grams. In fact, I think it's around 85g. Then, with lettuce, sliced tomato, green pepper and banana peppers, I was stretching it a little, but still managed to lose at least one pound.
Typically, your salad is a green salad, and for dressing I use an organic Balsamic Vinagrette, or Apple Cider Vinegar. Be a label reader, but organic is better. Just be sure that if you choose a Vinagrette that it is sugar free. No sugar of any kind is allowed on HCG; Stevia may be used.
This time I bought my HCG through Trim Nutrition, rather than going through my holistic doctor because it was cheaper, and their pamphlet says to use Stevia or Splenda. According to my holistic doctor, Stevia only; this is because Splenda is made from sugar which isn't allowed. Stevia is a plant that can be used as a sweetener once the extract has been broken down, but it isn't sugar at all. Therefore, it is the healthiest option, and can be added to coffee, iced tea, hot tea, or anything else for that matter.
I will tell you another trick; for breakfast, I have my half apple, and at night when I am due to eat the other half of my apple, I sometimes put some Stevia on it with a little bit of cinnamon to break a sweet craving if I have one. I haven't had one so far, but just in case you do this is a nice little way to put it to sleep.
Each day, I have had the apple, although grapefruit is allowed. Apples seem to work better, but I think that is because they have fiber in them, and over time will be more filling for you. In fact, more patients who use apples seem to have better success because of that, even if they have hunger for the first few days. The apple will not only give you much needed fiber, but it will balance your blood sugar naturally, and keep you from retaining water since it holds so much on its own.
I will be posting in a few more days with thoughts. Until then, count your blessings!
For your health and encouragement,
Tammy Coffin-Hana
As of day 8, I was 12 pounds down, which is great. This means that I am more than up to speed, and have a few to spare. Typically, you lose water initially as I mentioned in my very first post, and after that? Your body begins to lose actual fat. There is no better diet than HCG when your metabolism needs a kick in the pants. I don't just mean if you are tired or lethargic, but I mean everything.
The diet is simple, so there is no sense in mentioning each meal of the day, however, I did want to let you in a secret. For dinner on day 7, I had a Subway salad; the oven roasted chicken salad. Is this allowed? Of course! Why? Because your meat is only 100 grams when you weigh in, and I can tell you for sure that their chicken fillet that they slice up to put on it is less than 100 grams. In fact, I think it's around 85g. Then, with lettuce, sliced tomato, green pepper and banana peppers, I was stretching it a little, but still managed to lose at least one pound.
Typically, your salad is a green salad, and for dressing I use an organic Balsamic Vinagrette, or Apple Cider Vinegar. Be a label reader, but organic is better. Just be sure that if you choose a Vinagrette that it is sugar free. No sugar of any kind is allowed on HCG; Stevia may be used.
This time I bought my HCG through Trim Nutrition, rather than going through my holistic doctor because it was cheaper, and their pamphlet says to use Stevia or Splenda. According to my holistic doctor, Stevia only; this is because Splenda is made from sugar which isn't allowed. Stevia is a plant that can be used as a sweetener once the extract has been broken down, but it isn't sugar at all. Therefore, it is the healthiest option, and can be added to coffee, iced tea, hot tea, or anything else for that matter.
I will tell you another trick; for breakfast, I have my half apple, and at night when I am due to eat the other half of my apple, I sometimes put some Stevia on it with a little bit of cinnamon to break a sweet craving if I have one. I haven't had one so far, but just in case you do this is a nice little way to put it to sleep.
Each day, I have had the apple, although grapefruit is allowed. Apples seem to work better, but I think that is because they have fiber in them, and over time will be more filling for you. In fact, more patients who use apples seem to have better success because of that, even if they have hunger for the first few days. The apple will not only give you much needed fiber, but it will balance your blood sugar naturally, and keep you from retaining water since it holds so much on its own.
I will be posting in a few more days with thoughts. Until then, count your blessings!
For your health and encouragement,
Tammy Coffin-Hana
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Welcome to My Blog
Thank you for taking the time to visit my new blog on HCG! As many of you know, I have done it before, but a lot of you have questions for me which I love. That means you are interested in living a healthier life, and losing not just weight, but losing fat. I can tell you from experience that the HCG diet is the only way to reset your hypothalamus gland so that you can achieve true fat loss. Once you do it, you will never be the same.
The HCG diet isn't for those who only need to lose a few pounds, but if you are wanting to lose 10 to 200 pounds this is something you should consider. While I cannot diagnose you, treat you or cure you, I can attest to all the benefits of HCG, how it works, and why it works.
I will be posting daily, so that you can take the journey with me, and read for yourself what is going on in my journey with round three of HCG. I will share with you what I lost the first time, the second time, and now you can watch daily as I begin to shrink, and as I go into the maitenance phase. My goal by posting this blog is to help you, and provide you with real information from someone who has been there done that!
You might decide this isn't for you; and that is perfectly okay. No matter what you choose to do for yourself, I will provide tips that will work no matter what program you are on, that can maybe fill in the gaps of what you haven't been told. My intention is to have fun, but I want to provide information, and what I have learned about good, natural nutrition over modern medicine and processed foods.
You can forget what all of these exercise and diet gurus tell you; they filling your mind with hopelessness and things that just don't work, long term. That is what this is all about; what happens in the now, and what happens in the future. I want you to be happy and to achieve health and wellness so you can live life to the fullest. Get ready to raise your glasses, in a toast to celebrate new life, and along the way get a little wisdom!
To encourage you,
Tammy Coffin-Hana
The HCG diet isn't for those who only need to lose a few pounds, but if you are wanting to lose 10 to 200 pounds this is something you should consider. While I cannot diagnose you, treat you or cure you, I can attest to all the benefits of HCG, how it works, and why it works.
I will be posting daily, so that you can take the journey with me, and read for yourself what is going on in my journey with round three of HCG. I will share with you what I lost the first time, the second time, and now you can watch daily as I begin to shrink, and as I go into the maitenance phase. My goal by posting this blog is to help you, and provide you with real information from someone who has been there done that!
You might decide this isn't for you; and that is perfectly okay. No matter what you choose to do for yourself, I will provide tips that will work no matter what program you are on, that can maybe fill in the gaps of what you haven't been told. My intention is to have fun, but I want to provide information, and what I have learned about good, natural nutrition over modern medicine and processed foods.
You can forget what all of these exercise and diet gurus tell you; they filling your mind with hopelessness and things that just don't work, long term. That is what this is all about; what happens in the now, and what happens in the future. I want you to be happy and to achieve health and wellness so you can live life to the fullest. Get ready to raise your glasses, in a toast to celebrate new life, and along the way get a little wisdom!
To encourage you,
Tammy Coffin-Hana
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