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!
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
HCG Days 3 and 4
Well, on day 3 my weigh in showed that I had gained a few pounds from the overeating which is normal. You gain weight and a lot of water which is about right. The first days being load days mean that you can eat whatever you want. So, obviously there is plenty of water to retain because of all that sodium that we take in as a result of the horrid diet we follow! Like I always say, days 1 and 2 are the American way!
Day 3 was the first day on the low calorie diet at 500 calories per day, so breakfast was just a half apple. Then for lunch, I had organic chicken strips and green salad which was organic baby spinach. Spinach is one of the top rated vegetables on the list for HCG because it is rich in magnesium, and it's loaded with other nutrients as well. With leafy greens you can't go wrong! Water, water, water and green tea, and I was well on my to minimal hunger. Green tea is helpful in suppressing the appetite, and because most green teas taste like grass, I always opt for Jasmine.
Dinner was organic beef patties, along with more baby spinach which was great. Dressings? No, not a chance. They are loaded with fat and sugar, so I opt for organic balsamic vinegrette. I used it before and loved it. Apple cider vinegar works great too, and it boosts your metabolism and curbs the appetite. I also discovered that it prevent a yeast overgrowth which is super beneficial for women too.
Day 4? Ah, the weigh in showed a loss of 4.6 pounds, which is incredible but typical. This is because initially you lose water. You aren't eating a lot of sodium and because you consume a gallon of water per day you stay well hydrated. The intake of water is important too because when you are on good supplementation like I am, your organs can dry out. I learned this all too well when bodybuilding because I had a dry mouth when I first started. Fiber especially dries you out, but is essential to keep things moving while on this diet. Who doesn't need fiber?
The diet was the same as day 3, the only difference was I had white fish. I had cajun spiced Tilapia with sliced tomatoes. You can use fresh herbs and seasonings which really enhance the flavor of your food, but many strong herbs and spices aid in reducing inflammation in the body and help stave off hunger too. There are so many ways around maintaining the diet I could go on and on. I will, but all of the tips and tricks will be in my book when it comes out!
Thanks for stopping by, and remember all things are possible!
For your health and encouragement,
Tammy Coffin-Hana
Day 3 was the first day on the low calorie diet at 500 calories per day, so breakfast was just a half apple. Then for lunch, I had organic chicken strips and green salad which was organic baby spinach. Spinach is one of the top rated vegetables on the list for HCG because it is rich in magnesium, and it's loaded with other nutrients as well. With leafy greens you can't go wrong! Water, water, water and green tea, and I was well on my to minimal hunger. Green tea is helpful in suppressing the appetite, and because most green teas taste like grass, I always opt for Jasmine.
Dinner was organic beef patties, along with more baby spinach which was great. Dressings? No, not a chance. They are loaded with fat and sugar, so I opt for organic balsamic vinegrette. I used it before and loved it. Apple cider vinegar works great too, and it boosts your metabolism and curbs the appetite. I also discovered that it prevent a yeast overgrowth which is super beneficial for women too.
Day 4? Ah, the weigh in showed a loss of 4.6 pounds, which is incredible but typical. This is because initially you lose water. You aren't eating a lot of sodium and because you consume a gallon of water per day you stay well hydrated. The intake of water is important too because when you are on good supplementation like I am, your organs can dry out. I learned this all too well when bodybuilding because I had a dry mouth when I first started. Fiber especially dries you out, but is essential to keep things moving while on this diet. Who doesn't need fiber?
The diet was the same as day 3, the only difference was I had white fish. I had cajun spiced Tilapia with sliced tomatoes. You can use fresh herbs and seasonings which really enhance the flavor of your food, but many strong herbs and spices aid in reducing inflammation in the body and help stave off hunger too. There are so many ways around maintaining the diet I could go on and on. I will, but all of the tips and tricks will be in my book when it comes out!
Thanks for stopping by, and remember all things are possible!
For your health and encouragement,
Tammy Coffin-Hana
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