My HCG Journey for a "CHANGED" Me! Enjoying my journey one step (one pound and inch) at a time!!

Too Long!!!! But here I am!!

2010-09-12T07:52:00.000-04:00

I would like to say I am truely sorry for not updating and keeping my blog posted. With my new job and school I have been really bad with posting. I really want to get this caught up so I am going to start by posting a picture that shows my journey from Oct 2009 to June 2010. I have just started round 4 so I will take a picture to get posted. This week back on VLCD I have made some new recipes as well so I need to get them up here as well, I believe on VLCD if you have something new and creative very important to share!!! I am .9 above my LIW from Round 3. I had never been above my LIW always below; however, maintenance in Round 3 I had to do steak days and was above about 4 lbs by the end. It is okay they are gone and I am ready for new territory. I am over all -76.7lbs as my journey continues.........

Toni is MINUS 50!!!!

2010-02-13T10:25:00.000-05:00

VLCD 20 MINUS .5 lbs

Round 2 Wk42 Day 1 total MINUS 13.9 lbs (plus 5.1 load weight)

Total Round 1 & 2 MINUS 50.0 lbs

Menu: See My FitDay Journal......Link on the right-hand side!

Well I had two days this week that I lost a BIG ZERO!!!But I made it this am to the Big day of MINUS 50!!! Yes I have completed a large milestone in my journey losing one pound and one inch at a time. I have recieved a promotion at my NEW JOB as well and overall just feeling FANTASTIC!!! I love how the HCG is not only changed my weight and appearance, but the changes it has brought me to mentally/emotionally! And yes I am on the path to retire from being a professional dieter!! I was able to buy some pants for work in a size I would say I have not worn in 7 to 8 years!! I will be so glad to make it out of PLUS sizes!! Somewhere I have not been in many years!!

I have looked at my charts and I was hoping to truly break the 200's this round but have determined it will be out of reach most likely!! But thta is ok because I know I will surpass in Round 3!! I still have not locked in to how many injections I will do this round I have the supplies for 40 injections but going to see how my body is doing and if I decide I need a break or more choices!! I have been really pleased with my results for Round 2 so far they have been greater than the beginning of Round 1 for me! I did change my Health and Beauty products this round, but that is really the only difference!

As my journey continues. can't wait to post the second MINUS FIFTY.....I hope this blog is helping others with support and encouragement!

~Toni

Made it to New Digits!!! and going for 50 by the end of the week!!!

2010-02-08T18:16:00.001-05:00

VLCD 15 MINUS 1.3 lbs

Round 2 Wk 3 Day 3 total MINUS 11.4 lbs (plus 5.1 load weight)

Total Round 1 & 2 MINUS 47.7 lbs

Well after a very stressful week of trying to juggle my work and school schedule I survived MID-TERMS!!! With very little sleep the last 4 days I was so tired this am! I even thought I turned the snooze on the alarm but apparently I turned it OFF!! Overslept but the Scales said "GOOD MORNING" Down 1.3 this am plus this means new digits!! I am so close to hitting the mark of MINUS 50 as well!!!

I have been so careful this round and trying to make sure everything is just right!! I want the most from this round!! I have averaged higher loses this round than I did the first round! I just knew in week 2 I would have hit that normal stall and I have not in Day 3 of Third Week!! I am feeling really good!! Clothes are so loose! Guess in a few more weeks I will have to buy another pair or two of pants!!

Thanks for following the blog! I am off tomorrow so should be able to update my measurements for you as well!!!

~Toni

GREAT Birthday!!!

2010-02-03T20:45:00.001-05:00

VLCD 10 MINUS .8 lbs

Round 2 Wk 2 Day 5 total MINUS 8.3 lbs (plus 5.1 load weight)

Total Round 1 & 2 MINUS 44.6 lbs

I went and had my haircut short today!! NO DOUBLE CHIN!!! I uploaded and made these pictures also going to share the link to my Facebook page where I posted my "Mock Strawberry Ice Cream" it was an absolute treat and tasted like soft serve ice cream, BUT 100% Pound and Inches safe!!

Check out pictures below Before and to date!!! Have a GREAT Evening I am off to Homework have a deadline!!

Updated Weight and Measurements

2010-02-01T10:10:00.000-05:00

As my Journey with HCG continues today I did my measurements I was SO Pleased with the results....even though I should not be I was surprised as well!!!!

VLCD 8 MINUS 1.4 lbs

Round 2 Wk 2 Day 3 total MINUS 6 lbs (plus 5.1 load weight)

Total Round 1 & 2 MINUS 42.1 lbs

Changes Since Jan 1, 2010 and I was on maintenance this day Did not start Round 2 until Jan 23, 2010

Neck - NO CHANGE

RT Arm - NO CHANGE

LT Arm - NO CHANGE

Upper Chest - MINUS 1.5"

Chest - MINUS 1.75"

Midriff - MINUS .5"

Waist - MINUS 2"

Hips - MINUS 1"

RT Thigh - MINUS 1.5"

LT Thigh - MINUS 2"

RT Knee - MINUS .75"

LT Knee - MINUS 1.5"

RT Calf - MINUS .75

LT Calf - MINUS .5

TOTAL INCHES IN 1 MONTH: 13.75

SINCE THIS WAS MAINTENANCE AND LOADING TOTAL LBS LOST: 9.5 (not counting load weight).

Big Day yesterday Caught me today

2010-01-31T21:31:00.001-05:00

Day 7 VLCD +/- 0 lbs

Round 2 Week 2 Day 2 -4.6 lbs

Total of Round 1 and 2 Minus 40.7 lbs

MENU: FitDay Journal

Call it catch up day!! Yesterday lost 1.6 lbs and today +/- 0. Have had 2 nights of only 5 hours of sleep with work and homework...Looking forward to being off tomorrow! at least from work!! Have tons of homework to do!! Tonight will be another cram session!! Last test of the week!!

Hope to get a balance in my life with the new job and Sr Classes.....wondering if I will stay on track to graduate in Dec or if it will be March!!! Time will tell!!

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE......LITERALLY.........................

To date I have lost over 40lbs this is 8 of these 5lbs slabs of fat!!!! Now that is a visual....I won't forget

Round 2 We Continue this Journey..........

2010-01-28T08:16:00.001-05:00

LOAD WEIGHT IS GONE AND IN NEW NUMBERS!!!! HERE WE GO!!!!

Round 2 Day 4 VLCD -2.2 lbs

Total of Round 1 and 2 Minus 38.3 lbs

MENU: FitDay Journal

Today I lost my last 1.3 lbs of the load weight plus 2.2 lbs so I had a total loss of 3.5 lbs this am...Can we say "HaPpY DaNcE" !!!

On Monday I did not have one of those VLCD headaches, But it found me on Tuesday. I was at work and did not have anything with me. Then on Wednesday I did not get it till later in the day and it was not as bad; therefore, I am hoping they will be gone!! I know they are much better this time than what I experienced on Round 1.

I am very excited about my journey continueing! I am working in a different atmosphere this time but I take my food and it does not bother me to turn down the "office JUNK." Today I have a mandatory meeting at lunch and it did not bother me to tell the Operations Manager not to order food for me, I would be eating before attending. It really helped matters that I am off today and just have to go in for the meeting!

I have determined not to set a specific number of days I am going to do for Round 2, I have seen that Round 2 can be really good or really slow! I did do over 6 wks of maintenance. This might be an extra benefit for me plus I still have a large amount of weight to lose. Therefore, I am not down to so little fat to lose. But I will not set myself and get discouraged this is a journey/process. It did not get on my body overnight and is not going to come off overnight!.

I shared with a fellow HCGer last night concerned about small losses, This is my VISUAL of this!!! The small losses add up! Think of it as a piece of the puzzle put in place and what a beautiful picture you will be when finished!! With that note have a GREAT DAY all of you "LOSERS!!"

UUgghhhh..... the second loading is not what you think it will be!!!

2010-01-23T06:28:00.003-05:00

Will yesterday for breakfast it was (1) Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll and did make myself drink a Muscle Milk, then mid morining snacks included almonds and pork skins.

At lunch it was lil smokies beef sausages plus a whole container of Edys Ice Cream Dibs (over 24 g of fat) when I got back to my desk from lunch was not filling too good.....only mid day snack was chocolate covered patties.

Then for dinner we went out with my in-laws, I ordered fajitas at the whole combo plates less the tortillas, but at all the cheese, sour cream, guac and good stuff!!! When I got home for desert another Cinnabon cinnamon roll Plus coffee with whipping cream!!

by the end of the night felt like a stuffed something!!! not sure what yet but UGGHHH,......

the loading today will continue....did not weigh this am because I dont want to know!! I am sure I have gained I can just tell!!!! But if I know what it is I am sure it will affect my choices today. The Journey continues.

Round 2 Day 1 of 3 Loading!!

2010-01-22T06:24:00.000-05:00

Well today marks the next part of beginning my journey!!

With me being 6# below LIW, and the way I have eaten I have decided to do 3 days of loading! PLUS my husband graduates from the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy tomorrow and we will have Family and Friends in town all weekend.

Last round I never really changed all of my health and beauty products so I ventured to WalMart to take care of the Safe Product List. Also have reread Pound and Inches by Dr. Simeon. Yes, I know I have done round one but it is my guide on my journey and I learn something new everytime I read it!!!

OOooo My the things I bought for loading......I just hope I will be able to eat this fatty sweet food!! I have not craved "junk" food on maintenance but I sure did crave broccoli or big salads with lots of variety! Just to give you a small list!! Chocolate covered cherries (I did not eat at Christmas), Guacamole dip, Hillshire Farms Lil smokies, Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing, and my mother-in-law bringing the Red Velvet Cake for hubby (But my favorite, I passed at Christmas, not today). Think we will have alfredo this weekend with the family here as well..... Who knows I will keep you posted!!!

Well here we go filling up the fuel tank getting ready for this part of my journey.....on the "byeweigh" with my HCG family.

NEW JOB.....NEW LIFESTYLE.......NEW ME!!!

2010-01-12T21:13:00.002-05:00

Phase 3 Week 5 Day 7 ~ Jan 12, 2010

Menu: See Fitday Journal and below

+/- 2lb LIW: -6.5lbs

COUNTDOWN TO ROUND 2: 10 DAYS!! Woo Hoo!!!

Hello fellow HCGers and Bloggers!!!

I have been really bad in my blog!! HOWEVER!! GREAT NEWS TO SHARE!! I have started a new job on Monday!!! In the field that I am completing my degree in of Hopsitatlity and Tourism Management! I hope to Graduate Dec 2010...Might be spring of 2011 but my goal is set for 2010!! Many goals have been set for 2010!!!

Let me share with you that you can change your eating habits and remember that our REWARDS are based on our CHOICES!! During round 1 was not in the "office" setting for work!! After Monday I was reminded very fast of all the JUNK in the office!!! Within the first 3 hours of work I was offered: cerel, suckers, popcorn and oooo no KRISPY KREME DONUTS!! I was very thankful I had packed my snack food and lunch with my water bottle!!! WOW!! I did not accept anything and what is worse is I had told them I was on a Dr supervised diet!!

Well stay strong with our daily choices....I must also share on Monday the day I started my new job I also was in new Digits!!! I am love my HCG, my journey one step (one pound and one inch) at a time!!

~Toni

Cruising in the Maintenance Lane!!!

2010-01-05T09:41:00.000-05:00

Phase 3 Week 4 Day 6 ~ Jan 4, 2010

Menu: See Fitday Journal and below

+/- 2lb LIW: -3.5lbs

Well I have the Cruise control set and am counting down to Round 2!! I really would like to start sooner but with Hubby's graduation and family in town..it just makes since to wait till weekend of Jan 22-24, 2009. A lot of my friends started round 2 on New Years Eve and New Year's Day and are reporting great loses for round 2!! I think it is because we have been down this road, we know what works and what doesn't!

As I mentioned yesterday in how this has really changed the way I eat! Last night with Jack Frost in Central Florida I really wanted some warm soup for dinner. So we went to Olive Garden, I ordered soup, salad and the breadstick! Well I ate 2 plates of that yummy salad, then on my soup I ordered the minestrone soup...I mainly ate the broth, spinach, and veggies, then picked and ate a few of the bean and pasta.....One the breadstick I ate 1/2 of ONE Breadstick! Previously I would have eated 1/2 a basket..LOL!!! I was up this am .5 ounces, but I thought about it and I did not have enough protein most likely. I do really well eating protein 3 meals a day! It is ok though I am well below LIW, I enjoyed my meal, went out to eat and I was in control!

Everyone have a great day!!! I am counting Down 17 days to go till ROUND 2!!

I can see how this will change me and my eating habits FOREVER!!

2010-01-04T21:55:00.000-05:00

Phase 3 Week 4 Day 4 Jan. 3, 2010

Menu: See Fitday Journal

2 +/- LIW: -4.3

Everything is going GREAT with maintenance!!! Yesterday I had 1/2 of Grits with my eggs and then last night I even enjoyed 1/2 of cornbread dressing with my dinner. It is really about making changes and learning portion control. I have dieted so many times as I have previously said this is putting me into diet retirement!! Before if I got to where I could eat something I would eat 2 or 3 scoops...instead of a 1/2 cup serving!! but I really do not even want more than I am eating.

I know I have additional rounds and more weight to lose some people say it is because I am still actively thinking about it but I really believe it has changed me. I also have become more in tune with eating because I am hungry vs. eating because bored, depressed, or just because. Because if I just did not care I would not care if I was within a 2lb rule. Because I know the HCG will take it off!!

I love this and am so thankful for the research Dr. Simeon has done!!

~Toni

Trying to stop losing!! On Maintenance!!

2010-01-03T09:28:00.001-05:00

Phase 3 Week 4 Day 4 Jan. 2, 2010

Menu: See Fitday Journal

2 +/- LIW: -4.3

Ok...well after yesterday using cautionary foods...I am down again this am....I am 4.1 lbs BELOW LIW...I had 20 ozs of Michelob Ultra Yesterday and 10 chips at Chili's....I am adding the starches and sugars and trying to get stable and maintain!! I really do not think that with me have another 2 rounds to do that this will have a negative affect on this...it is not like I am trying to lose more weight....

Also I believe that it can sometimes take a day or two for the food you eat to actually so up, thereofre I am enjoying my journey and counting down the days to Round 2!!!!

Survived the Holidays ~ Woo Hoo

2010-01-01T17:31:00.001-05:00

Phase 3 Week 4 Day 2 Dec 31, 2009

Menu: See Fitday Journal

2 lb +/- LIW: -5 lbs.

Ok....I am really trying to keep this weight maintained...over the last week every morning I got up to losing a few ounces...well this am I got up to a 2lb loss....this was after eating Pork Loin in one of those seasoned packets with high sodium for me......staying up late......eating (1) mini peppermint pattie!! (Yes, only one)....What the Heck???!!!

So this am Day 3 I made myself add a carb...I had 1/2 of a whole wheat bagel with cream cheese and Bacon for breakfast...I have tried today to add more calories...but noticed it has still been higher in protein...I really do not like the starches or sugars...they are too sweet or just do not taste the same to me any more!!

Well I am trying and giving it my best...it will be what it is!!! I keep saying I was gonna make the pumpkin layer cheesecake and have not so I think maybe I should!! Bon Appetit

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2009-12-29T21:56:00.000-05:00

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Maintaining through the Holidays!!

2009-12-29T19:04:00.000-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 3 ~ DAY 6 ~ Dec. 28, 2009

Menu: See Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: -2.1

I have made it through the holidays with maintaining below my LIW and enjoyed the holidays! it did not bother me what others were eating or not eating! It did not bother me if they said something about what I was eating or not eating!! I start tomorrow as Week 4 Day 1 to add back sugars and carbs!! So I did my measurements today! The ohter reason I did them today is because when I first went on maintenance I could not were a pair of my "SKINNY" jeans, but at the last minute I need a clean pair of jeans on Christmas Eve and I said what the heck I will try???!!!!......I could pull them up when I started maintenance but there was no zipping or buttoning them!! BUT on Christmas Eve not only did I button and zip them I rode in the car with them on for 6 hours WOOT WOOT!!!

I am also glad to tell you since maintenance I have shed another 11.5 inches!!! so after you stop HCG your body keeps changing!!!

Changes Since 12/6/2009 Last Injection Day

Neck               - 1/2"
RT Arm           - 1/2"
LT Arm           - 1/2"
Upper Chest    No Change
Chest               - 1.5"
Midriff             - 1"
Waist              - 1"
Hips                - 2"
RT Thigh        - 1/2"
LT Thigh        - 1/2"
RT Knee       - 2"
LT Knee       - 1.5"
RT Calf         No Change
LT Calf         No Change

This give me a grand total of over 26 inches!!!

The Eggplant ~ Veggie ~ Meat Lasagne

2009-12-23T15:36:00.000-05:00

Eggplant-Veggie-Meat Lasagne by: http://hcgprotocoljourney.blogspot.com/

When I returned home after a week in Maryland, I discovered that there were a lot of veggies in the fridge that needed to be used asap. Half a red onion, the rest of a bag of spinach, some roasted red peppers, a container of portabella mushrooms, half a container of ricotta, and an eggplant. There was only one option - lasagne! Eggplant is a very good facsimile for lasagne noodles, and I slice them very thinly with my mandolin. You can basically add whatever veggies you like, and sautee them in a pan. Also, you don't have to use meat in this, but I always do.

1 eggplant, peeled and very thinly sliced (I really prefer baby eggplants, about 3 or 4)

1 lb ground beef

4-5 cloves garlic, minced

1 pint mushrooms, sliced

handful spinach

1 medium onion, diced

2 roasted peppers* ( I omitted this did not have it here)

1/2 large container of ricotta

3 cups parmesan to sprinkle

1 jar no-sugar-added marinara* ( Be sure to check your carbs on this if in the first 3 weeks of Maintenance)

Brown meat, add onions and garlic and cook until translucent. Add mushrooms, brown for 3 minutes, then add peppers and spinach. Salt and pepper to taste. Add jar of marinara. Stir in ricotta.

Layer a large baking pan with eggplant slices. Top with sauce, then sprinkle parmesan. Repeat layers, and sprinkle generously with parm. Bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes, let rest for 10 minutes.

Checking In!!!! Sorry for the absence!!!

2009-12-23T15:32:00.000-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 2 ~ DAY 7 ~ Dec. 22, 2009

Menu: See Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: -1.2

Well a lot of things have been going on!! Over the weekend we found out my husband no longer had a job, he has completed his school and was doing his externship. They keep telling them upon completing that they would have full-time jobs offered, well that did not happen. So I have been busy getting him back to the town we are living in....sending resumes and saying prayers. I can truly say HCG has changed my life as well as my dependency on food! In my past I would have ate and drank my way through these times!!! I have keep my head high and stayed with the plan!!

A few days if you follow my Fitday Fitness journal you will see not a whole days food on it!! I made an Eggplant Lasgne Casserole a fellow blogger had posted and dont know how to convert it over to a serving. I can proudly report even though it had beef in it and it is usually not my friend I had a lose after eating it!! YEAH ME!!

I am going to post the recipe on in my next posting today! I will make some changes next time I make it but over all very good!!!

I promise to stay on top on my postings just with the hectic life at home and the holidays once you get behind it is hard to keep up!!!

I hope everyone is doing great losing weight or Maintaining!! I am happy that today is going to be Wk 3 Day 1 so then we do the add sugars and starches Then........ROUND 2 WOO HOO!!!

Maintenance HIGH PROTEIN = HIGH LOSS!!!!

2009-12-18T22:04:00.001-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 2 ~ DAY 2 ~ Dec. 17, 2009

Menu: See Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: -1.5

I am so happy!!! Yesterday I go up 1.2 above LIW....so I had decided to do a High Protein with only one vegetable at each meal with out mixing so I could bring my weight down!!!

I had a very emotional day yesterday and I am so Happy to report I stuck not only to protocol but I also stuck to the specific plan for yesterday!! I did not do any emotionaly eating or drinking yesterday as I would have in the past!!! My reward for this I had a 2.7 pound loss Woo Hoo!! Also brought me to my lowest weight since being the program as well!!!

I was very happy and this just made me get my day going!!! I made the effort for a new venture and it even went very well!!

I am so thankful how this program has brought to my attention and the correction of what I have done wrong for so many years!!!!

Everything has gone well and I believe that tomorrow I am going to make the pumpkin layer cheesecake so expect pictures and the recipe to follow!! Yummy~0!!

How to Make your own Almond Flour!!

2009-12-17T11:46:00.001-05:00

I had been searching for almond flour to make muffins and the Chocolate Coffee Mug Cake and had been having a hard time finding. So I reached out to fellow HCGer's and got this is a reply!

When I googled the only tip I found was make sure you dont end up with almond butter!!!

Jennifer Smith Lile shared her tips of how to successfully make your own Almond Flour and I wanted to share this with others that might live in rule areas and I would assume it is more cost effective this way as well!!

Jennifer Smith Lile December 16

You can make your own:

I buy whole, raw almonds Put on a large sauce pan of water to boil. When the water is boiling dump in a manageable amount of almonds - I usually use half of the 12 oz bag at a time. Leave the almonds in for just one minute. You don't want them to cook or get soggy, just loosen their skins. After a minute dump them (or scoop them out if you're going to do more) into a strainer and run cold water over them to stop the cooking. Dump them out onto an old towel and blot dry. To slip off their skins just grasp them between thumb and forefinger, pointed end away from your palm, and squeeze. Have your other hand ready to catch because that little sucker will shoot out. When I've done an entire bag (which I usually boil during commercial breaks and pop out of their skins while watching TV) I lay them on a single layer on a sheet pan and pop them into a 350 degree oven for just about 3 minutes to make sure they're completely dry. When they're completely cooled (that's important), run them through a food processor. I actually use my coffee grinder because it gives me a much finer texture. When they're all ground I rub them through a colander, pluck out any chunks and process them again. You have to be careful not to turn them into butter. Store in a airtight container in the fridge for maximum freshness.

This sounds like a lot of hassle but the actual working time I put into it is about 1/2 hour.

Now for a recipe that is Phase 3 friendly and has Chocolate!!! Chocolate Mug Cake

I found this on a blog by Amy Leigh.

Chocolate Mug Cake

4 TBLS of Almond Flour

4 TBLS Sugar Alternative

2 TBLS cocoa powder

1 Egg

3 TBLS Milk

3 TBLS oil (she used olive oil)

splash of Vanilla Extract

1 Large Coffee Mug

Mix all dry ingredients in mug

add egg and blend throughtly

Add Milk, Oil, and Vanilla mix

Place in 1000 watt micro for 3 minutes

(2 minutes in her 1250 Watt microwave)

Do not cover mug, cake will rise over top - do not be alarmed

Let Cool and place on plate add a little whipped cream on top.

~Enjoy

Today will be High PROTEIN

2009-12-17T11:37:00.000-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 2 ~ DAY 1 ~ Dec. 16, 2009

Menu: See Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: +1.2

Okay I have had my fun ........ Having new recipes and flavors but today I am going to do High Proteins!! I am at the top of my comfort level!!

This is what you learn by weighing on a daily basis! I jsut want to stay in check! Yes, my last two days have been treats but today I will be a little strict on myself!! I like how my maintenance is going and do not find any reason to rock the boat!!

In the past two days I had Pizza, yummy rosemary butter sauce, and even peanut butter!!! I believe that is enough treats and feel good about my choices!! Life is well and I can see how this is changing my overall health!! I am truly happy and loving life!! Enjoyed making new recipes, altering recipes and being creative.

Amazing Creamy Wine Sauce

2009-12-16T19:09:00.000-05:00

I got this recipe from hCGMiracle facebook discussion page!! Thelma and Louise have voted it as one of there favorites. It was originally posted by Angie from the Taste of Home Magazine! Let me tell you this is absolute divine!!

I of course am going to post it the way I made it which was I halfed the recipe for just me and I added onions to it that I carmelized and I used portebella mushrooms!! I really wanted to take a spoon to eat every drop of the sauce much I showed much restraint and did not do it!!!

I fixed this with a Pork Loin Chop but would be great with Chicken as well!!!

1 boneless Pork Loin Chop or Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1 TBSP Butter
1/4 Cup Cooking Wine
1/4 Cup Whipping Cream
1 1/2 tsp Minced Rosemary
1/2 Cup Portebella Mushrooms
2 oz of White Onion, moon Slices
Salt and Pepper to taste

Spray pan with cooking spray. Cook your Pork or Chicken over medium heat. Remove and keep warm. Place onions in pan to carmelize once they are about half done go ahead and add your mushrooms, once brown remove onions and mushrooms. Deglaze your pan with the cooking wine and cook over medium-high heat, stirring to loosen the brown bits from pan. Add Cream and bring to boil. Reduce the heat and stir until slightly thickend. Add rosemary and butter until blended. Add onions, mushrooms and return meat to pan.

Enjoy~

Dont forget your WATER WATER WATER!!!

2009-12-16T10:15:00.000-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 1 ~ DAY 7 ~ Dec. 15, 2009

Menu: See Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: +.5

Well yesterday was kinda of a crazy day!!! I made a mistake when I thought I was below LIW by 1.4 I was really only .8 below LIW...( Dont try to figure without coffee first...LOL)....But yesterday I did not drink all of my water and I did splurge with the cheesy yummy Cauliflower Pizza so this am I am up to .5 above LIW.

That is ok though I am pretty stable staying within no more than 1lb either way!!! Today my goal is make sure I drink my WATER WATER WATER!!

I know how important it is to drink my water PLUS with the extra sodium in the Cheese and Tomato sauce I had I tried drinking lots last night but when you get behind in the day it is really hard to drink that much at night especially after eating!!

Today starts Week 2 of my maintenance and all is well!!!

Have a GREAT day!!! We love being "losers"!!!

Cauliflower Pizza today because 1.4 under LIW

2009-12-15T19:16:00.002-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 1 ~ DAY 6

Menu: Yesterday 12/14/2009 did not use food journal did a test day! *See Below

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: - 1.4

Yesterday I did a test for Jayme Hunt http://www.lessofmehcg.blogspot.com/ Jayme has been testing different things to do on maintenance and life phases. Yesterday I tested the Apple/Cheese for her. I did not have as large of losses as others; however, I was very pleased with my results. I think some factors may have been that I am only at the end of my first week of maintenance. I had lost .2 lb the two days previous so to be on maintenance and have lost 1.0 lb I think it was a success.

Most of all I got to a place I felt I would try the Cauliflower Pizza!!! It was delicious; however, it is the richest food I have eaten since beginning this program back in Oct! It was easy to make and really enjoyed. I am going to repost this recipe taht I got from http://www.hcgloss.com/ and will note changes and suggestions. Also a fellow blogger has this on her blogspot as just Cauliflower Breadsticks
http://cleochatra.blogspot.com/2008/02/i-cant-believe-its-cauliflower-pizza.html

Ingredients for Pizza Crust:

1 cup cauliflower, cooked and riced (grated)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup of mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp fennel
1 tsp oregano
2 tsp parsley
garlic powdet (to taste)

NOTE: I did not have any fennel or parsley at the house and all I did after making the crust before baking I sprinkled with oregano and garlic powder (I did not measure just eyed both). I also sprinkled a little dill on it. ALSO I KNOW FAMILIES THAT HAVE TRIPLED RECIPE TO FEED THE FAMILY!!

Do not pack ingredients in measuring cup. All you need to do is put the cheese, cauliflower, and one beaten egg into a small bowl mix well. I sprayed my non stick round cake pan and evenly patted it down.

Then place in preheated oven at 450 degrees for 12-15 minutes. After crust was done I turned oven down to 350 degrees to warm toppings and cook other toppings this takes longer but from others it also helps crust remain crisp.

This was not in the directions but after I baked it to keep a round shape I flipped out of round pan and then place right side up on a cookie sheet before adding the sauce and toppings. Keep in mind by letting rest some it allows some of the moisture out keep the crust crispier.

NOTE IF MAKING JUST BREAD STICKS AT THIS POINT YOU COULD SPRINKLE WITH PARMESEAN CHEESE AND BROIL TILL MELTED AND BROWN SLICE WITH PIZZA CUTTER AND SERVE. I think would be great with Chili, Soup, Salad, or just dip in Marinara Sauce.

For toppings this is what I did. Since I am new to Maintenance I did not want the premade sauces because of being high in carbs; therefore, this is what I did.

I took 1/4 cup of Hunts Tomato Sauce 100% Natural and put in a saucepan with minced garlic, pepper, and oragano and heated through.

So the veggies would cook since everything is precooked I did sautee my onions and peppers.

For my toppings I put the sauce on first then the sauteed onions, peppers, fresh mushroom sliced, some grilled chicken I had left from lunch, 8 slices of pepperoni.

I was gonna sprinkle with parmesan cheese but I did not add that and it was absolutely delicious without!

Cruise Control is set and we are cruising in the Maintenance Lane

2009-12-14T11:55:00.000-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 1 ~ DAY 5

Menu: See My Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: - .4

Since I posted a late posting last night not really anything new to report other than I was down .2 this am so I am now .4 below LIW. Everything is going good! I am being good to maintenance and it is being good to ME! =D

I did post before and after round one pictures today! yes I still have at least 2 more rounds to go, BUT how many other diets have you been excited to finish or extend? I have never before but with the Body and Mind changes I am really excited. I have seen this as a way for me to go into retirement from being a professional dieter!

Thanks for reading my experience and hope this is encouragement or inspiration for you! This is really different and you can do it as well. If you ever want to email me feel free to do so at HormonallyChangesrGood@gmail.com or send me a meesage on facebook!

Have a GREAT Day!!

Pictures of Before and After Round 1

2009-12-14T11:33:00.000-05:00

I wanted to load these Pictures they really dont show as well as I can see in person but I am not one to take my picture....This is real discipline but trying to openly share this experience with all of you!

Oct 22 2009 front view before Round 1

Dec 14 2009 Front View after Round 1

Lost 31.6 and 24 inches

Oct 22 2009 Side View

Dec 14 2009 Side View

Riding in the cruising lane on Maintenance

2009-12-13T22:30:00.000-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 1 ~ DAY 5

Menu: See My Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: - .2

Maintenance is going well! I am sorry I posted so late today; however, took my last final today!! Yeah another term complete!!!

I took my measurements this am and have lost more inches! The most inches was were we would like to have keep them....I lost 2" in my bust this past week!! What??? ooo well!! Other than the bust I lost 1/2 inch in my left thigh so now my left and righ are the same size. I have also lost another 1/2 inch in my waist.

So while doing my maintenance, inches are still losing YEAH!!

I made an amazing salsa tonight with my chicken! I so wanted guacamole but I just did like a salsa with avocado in it, and it turned out amazing!!!!

In my Ninja I put 2oz of red onion, 1 tomato quatered, 3 cloves of garlic, 15 cilantro leaves, 4 dashes of tabasco sauce, juice of 1/2 lime, and 1/4 of a Haas Avocado 1/2 tsp of salt....pulse to desired consistancy....I put this over my grilled chicken tonight....My little mexican dinner!!! Was so yummy!!!

Wheeeeee.......arms above my head as I fall down this rollercoaster

2009-12-12T11:34:00.001-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 1 ~ DAY 4

Menu: See My Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: + .2

Woo Hoo what a ride but last night I must have put my arms above my head on this ride; because I woke up this am and down -1.8; therefore, I am at +.02 above LIW!!!!

I am a huge vegetable eater so instead of Salads with mixed veggies I focused on high protein portions and only at 1 veggie per meal yesterday!! I consumed about the same number as calories as the previous day; however, large protein portions made up the majority of the calories and I forced extra water down even though it was cooler!!!!

I know you can look at my journal to see what I ate but you would have to go back to the date so I just wanted to share that way it would be easier for you:

For Breakfast I had 1/2 grapefruit, one boiled egg, and 3 strips of turkey bacon

Lunch I had 4 oz of Talipia (after cook weight) on George Foreman and 3 cups of baby spinach wilted in ACV

Snack: 1 oz of Almonds

Dinner: 5 oz of Chicken breast (after cook weight) on George Foreman and sauteed 2 cups of green cabbage in water & ACV

Dessert: Apple with cinnamon and 1/2 packet of Stevia sprinkled over it and Baked

So we are off to another day and I am supper excited!! and Really ready to get back to round 2!!!

I think I am going to have one salad today and make sure just one veggie tonight!! still learning how to walk on this path!!! Taking my baby steps all over again but it is not how fast I get to the road it is that I do it successful!!!

Climbing the Big Hill on the Coaster hope we are falling in the am!!!

2009-12-11T22:33:00.001-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 1 ~ DAY 3

Menu: See My Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: + 1.8

Wow the Maintenance coaster continues...Go from -2 to -.4 to +1.8 of LIW....everyone says this happens but when it is you all you can say is WOW!!

I thought I was doing so well by eating lots of veggies yesterday and a great Salad for lunch and at Dinner fixed Vegetable Soup with Beef Tips in it!! Well beef is not always my best friend but +1.8 Holy Toledo!!

Still struggling with the calories and dont think I drank all the water I needed yesterday plus did not sleep well last night!!! However today started a new day and I ate lots of Protein and only ate one vegetable with each meal and did not mix today!! I will post in the am to let everyone know how it went today!! I really think I did well with the choices of food but I struggled with water again today! It has been really cool here and I would have rather drank coffee or hot tea today but I know how important the water is so I am sitting here with my water bottle!!!

The Maintenance Highway....might be a rollercoaster

2009-12-10T11:27:00.000-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 1 ~ DAY 2

Menu: See My Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: - .4lbs

Well I made it through 1st Official Maintenance day; however, I am on the Maintenance rollercoaster...back up this am!! but still below my LIW!!!

I went to a site to see how many calories I need to eat to maintain my weight....and it said 1837....WHAT??
Well I knew there was no way with my stomach shrinking I could eat this many calories, so I just tried to do the best I could and after each meal I was feeling too full! and after lunch for my much desired fresh green beans sauteed in Olive oil with slivered almonds was no way near what I had remembered them being pre HCG....I think I put too much Olive Oil in the pan!!! And with the oil I just felt YUCKY!!! Maybe should have done for dinner since I did eggs and turkey bacon at breakfast.....not sure just strolling down this road trying to remember all of the caution signs my friends have posted on their journey and embracing the new trail.....

So with all this said, I only ended up with 1000 calories!!! Today my goal is to eat small meals and do the best I can but I do not want to feel full as I did all day yesterday!! Plus I drank my 3 liters of water!! and that is filling as well!!!

Last night for supper I had a piece of fish on the George Foreman grill and a large salad!! It was soooo good to mix my veggies and the salad was fabulous!!! I am thinking that is going to be lunch today but I know I need protein maybe not this meal!!

This am I started out with just 1 egg (boiled) and still had my turkey bacon.....then mid morning to try to increase my protein I did 4oz of small curd cottage cheese with blueberries.....Now I really miss my yogurt so I am experimenting with how to use the cottage cheese to give me something along this line....This am I put the cottage cheese in the NINJA with 1/2 packet of stevia then added 1/2 cup of blueberries...it tasted good but it was Burple color..lol....and it was a little thicker than the yogurt!! As I get this to the right consistancy and flavor I will post and share!!!!

Today is overcast and raining...so I am thinking for dinner I might make vegetable soup!! Unsure rigth now and I will study for one of my finals and maybe take it tonight...since with the weather is an inside day!! I am having electrical problems at the house so that means none of the tvs or cable is working!! Very quiet in my home today!! better take advantage and study!!

As the journey continues!!

Official Day one of Maintenance!!!

2009-12-09T10:06:00.000-05:00

PHASE 3 ~ WEEK 1 ~ DAY 1

Menu: See My Fitday Journal

+ / - of the 2lbs from LIW: - 1.4lbs

Well got up this am and hit my personal weight goal I wanted to get to this round and I am super happy; however this already puts me 1.4 below my LIW!! I will have to embrace this part of the journey as we venture into a new path!! I was very comfortable with Phase 2, yesterday when I went to the store to buy some new foods I can have it was really hard....really the only thing I got was a few more varieties of veggies since I can mix them now!! and the two things I have really been wanting was my turkey bacon and some fresh green beans. I had the turkey bacon this am!! and plan on the green beans at lunch sauted in 1 TBSP of olive oil and minced garlic garnished with almond silvers.....I also purchased some whole alomonds to have for a snack food.

Last night I was really hunger so I did go ahead and increased my supper portion of meat and I ate till full but was really full!!! I had a burger that I put on the George Foreman grill with a tsp of coarse ground mustard on top and a sliced tomato...really enjoyed my burger without the bun!! But I have ate them like that for a long time or I would actually us lettuce on the top and bottom for bun effect!! You can do this....it mainly comes to about the food choices we make!!! I am so happy with my choices and my journey at this time and feel that I am retiring from being a professional dieter!!!

Enjoying this journey one step (one pound and inch) at a time!!

End of Round 1 Moving onto Maintenance!

2009-12-07T21:57:00.000-05:00

Sorry I have not posted much this last week! I am in the process of taking Finals for my term in school, so been kinda crazo!!

Sunday December 6, 2009 was my last injection for this round....I missed my personal goal for this round by 1.4lbs but the 2lb rule would put me below so maybe I will get there. I will begin round 2 Jan 23 and Jan 24!!

So with 35 injections and 4 days of detox I lost 30.2lbs and 24 inches!!! Woo Hoo

I am sort of nervous about going to Maintenance; however, it is part of the journey. Therefore I will travel down this road slow and easy!!!

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!

2009-11-29T12:43:00.000-05:00

Well after yesterday I was thinking today would be my last injection at 30 instead of 40!!! I was so discouraged with last week starting the stalls and then this week I loss on Sun and Mon am then stayed the same till Friday day after Thanksgiving had a -1/2# but then was back up 1/2# Sat...Ugghhh...was really wondering if I needed to stop..and go into maintenance will after talking to several of my Mentors they reminded me what I knew that the scales were not moving but the tape measure would be....so I got up this am and was anxious to do my measurements and see what the scales had to say!! Had a 1.2 lb loss and hit new numbers...... Well it might have been only a 3.2 lb loss for the week but 8 1/2 inches have melted away!!! Woo Hoo!!!

HIT A NEW BRACKET OF NUMBERS THIS AM AS WELL!!!!! YESSS!!!!!

Neck:                         NO CHANGE
Rt Arm:                      -1 inch
Lt Arm:                      -1 inch
Upper Chest              - 1/2 inch
Chest                         -1 1/2 inch
Midriff                       -1 1/2 inch
Waist                         - 1/2 inch
Hips                           -1 inch
Rt Thigh                      NO CHANGE
Lt Thigh                      NO CHANGE
Rt Knee                      NO CHANGE
Lt Knee                      NO CHANGE
Rt Calf                        - 1/2 inch
Lt Calf                        - 1/2 inch

Woo Hoo!!! Enjoying my journey one step (one pound and inch) at a time!!!

Sweet N Spicy Chicken Wraps

2009-11-28T14:03:00.000-05:00

100 grams of chicken

4 to 5 Cabbage leaves whole

1 Small Gala apple cored and chopped

2 TBSP of Braggs Liquid Amino Acids

Water

1 TBSP Tabasco Course Ground Mustard

2 gloves of garlic minced

2 TBSP of Organic Beef or Chicken Broth

Pepper to taste

1 tsp Onion Powder

1 tsp Garlic Powder

In one small skillet put 100 grams of chicken in saute pan with 2 TBSP of Braggs Liquid Aminos, Black Pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder cook chicken until done, adding water to deglaze pan and keep chicken moist.

While chicken is cooking take another large pan
( I use a 8" pan with high sides so the cabbage leaves lay open and will not tear) add water bring

to a boil....add Cabbage leaves one at a time just to cook until cabbage leaf is tender and plyable. (I also remove the hard veins of larger leafs). As they are done take out set to side.

Once the chicken is completely cooked remove chicken from the pan let cool and cut up...keep the juice from cooking chicken add the minced garlic 1 TBSP of mustard and about 2 TBSP of organic beef or chicken broth ( I had beef opened and used it) bring to boil and cook your apples in this mixture once the apples start cooking down and tender return the chopped chicken to the apples.

Take your large steamed cabbage leafs and spoon in the mixture and roll into wraps... This was so satisfying it was sweet and spicy and very filling...

~Enjoy

1 Protein, 1 Fruit, 1 Vegetable

Marinade for Vegetables

2009-11-27T16:41:00.000-05:00

1 1/2 Tablespoon of Braggs Liquid Aminos

1 Tablespoon of Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Tablespoon of fresh squeezed Lemon Juice

Black Pepper to taste

Whisk all ingredients together and pour of vegetables in Ziplock bag...let marinate about 30 minutes to 1 hour in Refrig....

Place Vegetables on George Foreman Grill...pour over excess and grill...

I used on Aspargus for Phase 2 but I am sure it would be very tasty on Zucchini for you phase 3 folks

Yummy ~Enjoy

1 Vegetable

Week 5 Weigh In

2009-11-27T16:36:00.000-05:00

Sorry to be posting late Hubby was home and tried spending time with him!!...It was great on the first day he was home...he looked at me and said, "it looks like somebody has moved out of the ass of your shorts" It feels good when people notice we are losing weight!!! We had a quiet Thanksgiving went and did a little shopping it was nice got Friday prices without the Friday MADNESS!!

My favorite purchase was a George Foreman Grill and some other kitchen gadgets since I seem to spend a lot of my time there now....Sad, since my Hubby is the one the chef!! LOL...

Ok on to Week 5 I have been going through some plateaus but still ended with a good week!! Lost a total of 4 lbs, therefore that brought me to a Grand total on HCG to 21 pound with 25 injections!!

My plateau seems to be carrying on this week....stayed the same for 3 days, I did get up this am to a 1/2 lb lose. Which is GREAT for the day after Thanksgiving!!

So my journey continues.....

Chicken Chili

2009-11-24T10:36:00.001-05:00

100 grams chicken breast

1 Cup chopped tomatoes (I removed the skin)

1 1/2 Cup of Water

1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar

Onion powder to taste

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 Tsp Garlic powder

2 Tsp of Chili powder (or to taste) DIVIDED

2 Large Dashes of Hot Sauce DIVIDED

Dash of Cayenne Pepper

Salt and Pepper to taste.

In one saucepan put 1 cup of water, 1 TBSP of Chili powder, 1 tsp of Garlic powder, Large dash of hot sauce, Salt and pepper bring to boil and add chicken. Once chicken is done take out to cool and shred.

In another saucepan, I use the smallest on I have put in 1 cup of tomatoes, 1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar, onion powder, minced garlic, 1 TBSP of Chili powder, large dash of hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil to cook tomatoes down. You might need to add more seasoning to taste or water to get to the consistency you desire one the tomatoes are cooked down add the shredded chicken and let simmer.

This had lots of flavor and I really enjoyed the sauce it even thickened some and was dark brown like chili sauce would be~

Served with a Grissini Bread stick.

~Enjoy

1 Protein, 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread

Orange Ginger Chicken

2009-11-23T10:39:00.001-05:00

100 grams of chicken

2 cups Cabbage cut in strips

1/4 cup of chicken broth

1/2 lemon juice

1 orange, peeled and squeeze the juice and add the pulp to sauce

1/2 tsp for fresh ginger, slivered or grated

4 TBSP of Bragg's Liquid Aminos

Salt, Pepper to taste

In a small bowl add all the ingredients except the chicken and cabbage and whisk together. Place in a small frying pan and add chicken. Cook chicken until done remove chicken and add the cabbage with about 1/4 cup of water. Cook cabbage add back chicken until Cabbage to desired tenderness. I had my cabbage cut long almost reminded me of lo mein.

Very good flavors!!

~Enjoy

1 Protein, 1 fruit, 1 vegetable

Plateau

2009-11-23T10:26:00.000-05:00

Well I hit it!!! From November 19 - November 22 was at a plateau. Even though I knew it would happen it still is hard to face! I stuck it out did not do an apple day!! I dont know if it was just patiently waiting, all the water I drank yesterday or the Detox bath I did last night.............. But this am I am proud do report down a pound!! Woo Hoo....

I had an amazing week last week; therefore the plateau could have been my body just catching up with what I had already lost. Other reasons to hit plateaus include approximately at the 1/2 way point of your round as well as returning to a weight you were previously at for some time.

Guess what I was at all of the above: had just had a great week before, Days 22-25 of my shots, plus at a weight I maintained for some time.

Not to say it was easy because after the great week last week and close to new numbers I was really hoping this week would have broken through, but that is not going to happen but as long as this ball keeps rolling I will hit new numbers maybe by Thanksgiving Day!! That would be something Great to be thankful for!!

Week 4 Weigh In!!! and Measurements

2009-11-18T11:27:00.002-05:00

Well I have completed half of my first round with 20 injections! I knew that going to the Dr today was going to be good with my measurements because I had been able to wear some clothes out of the closet that I could not wear; however, the measurements were GREAT!!!!

So according, to Dr scales down 17.6lbs!!

Measurements:

Arm down 1/2"
Bust down 1"
Waist down 5" ......... Can we say WOO HOO!!
Abdomen down 3.5"
Hips down 3"
Thigh down 1"

Grand total........... Down 13 INCHES

BYE BYE POUNDS AND INCHES!!!

Closet Shopping

2009-11-17T11:06:00.000-05:00

Woo Hoo....another day being a loser!! Down another 1.2lbs this am This brings me to at total loss of 18lbs on HCG under Dr supervision. I am still waiting for mh HCG I ordered online so I can increase to the 6 shots per week vs. the 5 I have been doing!!

Today was a great day when I was able to go to my closet and put on a pair of shorts I could not wear a month ago at all...and they are loose tabo!!! and a Shirt that I bougtht in April never wore much because the sleeves were too tight!! Guess what not to tight today! =D

Well tomorrow I will go to the Dr office to get what I hope will be my last 5 shots from them because my order should be here this week! and will be measurement day!! Cant wait to see what it is because I now it is going to be GREAT!!!!

Also I have learned so much with this journey, you really can even eat limited foods and make them exciting! I am enjoying posting recipes and ideas that I have found, becaues variety is so hard! Also planning ahead is a key to any success and that is with your lifestyle changes as well. You just have to think outside the box!! Also remember when shopping at the store the outside perimeter is your friend and the inside isles are your down falls.....

Stawberry Vinaigrette on Baby Spinach

2009-11-16T23:14:00.001-05:00

10 Medium Strawberries
1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
1 TBSP Lemon Juice
Dash of Garlic powder
Pinch of Sea Salt
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Pinch of Stevia to taste

Take 7 of the strawberries and quarter them. Place the Stawberries in food processor (I use the small container of my NINJA). Then add all other spices and blend till smooth. Take your additional 3 Strawberries and slice to garnish and mix on Baby Spinach or Mix them in with the cucumbers.

When I make this I place in a small container in refrigerator to let the flavors blend. Then I mixed on 2 Cups of Baby Spinach.

I have also used this same Vinaigrette on Cucumbers. When doing that I went ahead and mixed cucumbers, and strawberries then tossed in Vinaigrette and refrigerated together!

Chili ~ Phase 2

2009-11-14T10:39:00.000-05:00

100 grams of lean ground meat
1 Cup chopped tomatoes (I removed the skin)
1/2 Cup of Water
Onion powder to taste
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 Tsp of Chili powder (or to taste)
Dash of Cayenne Pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste.

I had browned some ground meat earlier in the week with spices such as chili powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper and had put in refrigerator. So tonight I just made my soup once cooking added the meat to warm and flavors marry.

Put your 1 Cup of tomatoes and water with all spices in a small boiler pan (if making just one serving I use the pan like you would boil water to make tea in) bring to a boil. Once this got to a boil I turned to lower heat so the liquid would not cook out! Once I turned to simmer I added the hamburger meat.

This had lots of flavor and I really enjoyed teh sauce even thickened some and was dark brown like chili sauce would be~

Served with a Grissini Bread stick.

~Enjoy

1 Protein, 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread

Orange Coleslaw

2009-11-14T10:28:00.000-05:00

1 Cup of Green Cabbage
1 Cup of Red Cabbage
1 Medium Sized Orange
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 TBSP Bragg's Liquid Aminos
1 TBSP Lemon Juice
1/4 teaspoon of onion powder (or to taste)
2 cloves of garlic, minced
Stevia to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste

Chop or shred Cabbage to slaw consistency. Peel orange and segment. I keep about 4 segments whole to add chuncks to slaw use the remaining segments and squeeze the juice from them you can add the pulp to the dressing if you wish, I did. Then mix all remaining spices and in a bowl with organge juice, whisk well. Put your cabbage in bowl pour sauce over and toss well. Then place in the refrigerator go marinate well.

I sauted my chicken and put chunck of chicken on my plate.

~Enjoy

1 Vegetable, 1 Fruit, 1 Protein optional

Complete Lifestyle Changes

2009-11-13T10:34:00.000-05:00

Was really excited this am under following the new protocol the scales are going in the right direction. This morning I was down 1.4 lbs which took care of my .4 gain from yesterday PLUS lost one more...Woo Hoo!! Following the original protocol is so much better I cant wait to get my HCG in where I can completly follow by having 6 injections in a week!!! I was writing to a fellow HCGer this am to give them some encouragement and this is part of what came out to them....and I am glad to see I have finally made this realization myself and can express it!

"This is really a great journery with a new lifestyle I can live with one step (one pound) at a time! It might also mean that I am getting old...LOL and ready to change the aspects of my life that I can change because I have spent too much time trying to change the things I couldn't!"

I am so glad that this diet is not only changing my healthier eating habits but bringing to a completely new lifestyle in all aspects of my life!

So with this said this brings my total weight loss to 19.6lb in 28 days, 24 of these days are using the HCG with a total of 14.6lbs, But want to share since changing diet to "ORIGINAL" Protocol in 5 days 5.4 lbs!!!

Continueing my JOURNEY one step (one pound) at a time!

"Original" Protocol Menu Plan ~ The Plan I am following now

2009-11-11T19:44:00.002-05:00

BREAKFAST:

Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar.
Only one tablespoonful of millk allowed in 24 hours. Liquid Stevia may be used instead several flavors available (Vanilla Creme, English Toffee, Chocolate Raspberry and more).

LUNCH:

100 GRAMS OF MEAT all visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking and meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat.

Veal
Beef

Steak lean
95% lean ground beef
Beef, Roast

Buffalo
Chicken breast (MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BIRD)
Fresh white fish
Lobster
Crab
Shrimp
SALMON, EEL, TUNA, HERRING, DRIED OR PICKLED FISH ARE NOT ALLOWED.

VEGETABLES ONE type only to be chosen from the following per meal NO MIXING:

Lettuces of any kind 2 cups
Spinach (baby) 3 cups
Asparagus 2 cups
Cabbage
Tomatoes

Cherry 1 cup
medium 1

Cucumbers 2 cups
Chard 2 cups
Onions (White, Yellow or Red) 1 Cup
Beet Greens 2 Cups
Red Radishes 2 Cups
Celery 2 Cups
Fennel 1 1/2 Cups
Chicory greens 1 Cups

FRUITS only 1

Medium sized Apple
Medium sized Orange
1/2 Medium sized Grapefruit
Handful of Strawberries 10 med 1 to 1 1/4in

CARB (ONE - OPTIONAL)

Grissini Breadstick (1 stick)
Melba Toast

1 rectangle
2 rounds

DINNER:

The same four choices as lunch.

If hungry you can split your meals into smaller meals, ie have your fruit for breakfast with melba toast. Have your Dinner fruit as a snack in afternoon or later in evening best not to eat after 7pm with Dinner or snack. Another easy rule don't eat anything 3 hours before going to bed.

SEASONING:

The juice of one lemon daily is allowed for all purposes. Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic, sweet basil, parsley, thyme, marjoram, etc. may be used for seasoning, but NO OIL, BUTTER, OR DRESSING in this phase.

BEVERAGES:

WATER: should consume 2 to 3 liters per day (one rule of thumb is take your wieght dived by 2 and you should consume at least that many ounces of water per day. Example: 200 lbs divided by 2 = 100 ounces of water per day).

Tea, coffee, plain water, mineral water are teh only drinks allowed, but they may be taken in any quantity and at all times.

Balsamic Spinach and Chicken

2009-11-11T18:35:00.002-05:00

Please forgive me for not having exact measurements.

100 grams of chicken breast
Mrs. Dash to taste
Sea Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

Cook Chicken with above seasonings I spray my pan with a quick spray Pam Olive Oil. After searing each side with seasonings then I add water to the pan to assist in cooking chicken without drying it out. Once Chicken is done set to the side.

2 Cups of Baby Spinach with stems removed
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 TBSP of Chicken Broth
3 TBSP of Balsamic Vinegar
2 to 3 TBSP of Water (depending how much you want to cut the Balsamic Vinegar I like the kick of it.)

First I left the juice from cooking my chicken in the skillet added the broth garlic to saute garlic. Then added the Balsamic Vinegar and water. Once it cooked down some and garlic tender I added the baby spinach and quick saute to the tenderence you prefer.

** Keep in Mind Spinach will cook fast!

Then I placed the spinach with garlic and small amount of liquid on my plate then I placed cut up chicken on top and added my Melba Toast to help soak up the small amount of liquid.

~ ENJOY

Phase 2 Protein, Vegetable, Carb (optional)

Week 3 Weigh In

2009-11-11T13:56:00.003-05:00

Woo Hoo.....Love changing over to the new protocol. Yesterday I followed it to a T even though I still do not have the HCG I ordered to up to 6 injections per week! I was kind of concerned because yesterday I was tired and sluggish feeling; however, when I got on the skills this am "HAPPY DANCE" biggest one day loss so far down 1.8lbs.

When I went to the Dr this am I lost 5.2 lbs this week! This brings me to a grand total of 13.6 pounds on HCG injections in 21 days!! I am enjoying my journey one step (one pound) at a time. My blood pressure was great 115/72, even with a stressful phone call on the way to the Dr..LOL!!

Note on changing protocol

2009-11-10T09:05:00.000-05:00

Well as I am making the progression of changing to the original protocol my weight loss has picked up. Since I only get 5 shots from the Dr until the HCG comes in I have not completly converted to the 500 calories, but the changes I have made My losses have picked up ;-D. The last three days 2.6 lbs this brings me to a total of 11.8lbs in 21 days on HCG program and a grand total of 16.8 in 25 days!! Woo Hoo!!! I have a long way to go to get to my goal wieght; however, it is one pound at a time with one step at a time in this journey.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Changing Protocol

2009-11-09T09:47:00.001-05:00

Well after further research and my friends and supports I have meet through the facebook page YourHCG, I have gone ahead and ordered my HCG injections online to follow the "Original" protocol by Dr. Simeons, M.D. I will continue on the Doctor supervised program I have been following until my HCG arrives which can take up to 2 weeks. I have started altering some of the choices that my doctor is providing me know because on the original protocol you reduce to 500 Calories a day. I will not longer have my Diary or Carbs on the original protocol, and will get one more injection per week.

The "original" protocol has been tested and researched for many of years and after seeing how others are losing weight a little faster than my Dr protocol, I am making the change as well.

"CHANGESRGOOD" and moving forward to a skinner me!!

Week 2 Weigh In

2009-11-04T13:10:00.003-05:00

Ok followed up at the Dr this am, to report a total of 9.2 lbs (14 days Dr. supervised)lost with 3 inches Lost 1 inch in my waist, 1 inch in my hips and 1 inch in my thigh. This is a total of 14.2 lbs in 19 days!

My triglycerides are back to the normal range; however my cholesterol is still on the high side. Hoping that this gets back in control with diet!

It is time for me to go prepare my lunch just wanted to make a quick note of the reportings this am!!!

We are taking the Journey one step at a time!!!

Braggs Liquid Amino's

2009-11-04T13:02:00.000-05:00

Great seasoning for Salads, Vegetables and much more!! Healthy with amino acids!

Use like Soy Sauce, Salad dressings and more!!

They have on the website if you want to try products free samples, I am going to order the apple cider next!!

Website Link:
http://bragg.com/index.html

Free Sample Link:
http://bragg.com/samples/samples_16.php

Cheesy Asparagus Pasta

2009-11-03T22:15:00.000-05:00

1 Cup of Asparagus

1/2 Cup Baby Portobella Mushrooms

1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Pasta

2 1/2 oz Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

Garlic powder to taste

Mrs Dash to taste

Cook Pasta to desired tenderness.

Saute the Asparagus and mushrooms together with the Mrs Dash and garlic powder for seasoning. Combine Asparagus with the pasta in a shallow dinner bowl, stir in cheese to melt.

Enjoy

Lunch: 1 Vegetable, 1 Complex Carb, 1 Dairy

Chicken Veggie Rice Soup

2009-11-03T21:35:00.000-05:00

I took an HCG recipe for Chicken and Asparagus Soup and did an alteration. I am under a different protocol than the "Original Dr. S protocol" therefore I have a few things available like mixing vegetables and at lunch I get a Carb so I added my rice. (I had at lunch and only used 1 oz of cooked chicken so I could have Protein at night, PLUS it was a left over portion so it was already cooked to help make it easy for a lunch menu).

1 Cup of Fat Free No Sodium Chicken Broth

1 Cup of Asparagus

1/2 Cup Baby Spinach

Garlic powder to taste

Mrs Dash to taste

1 oz of Cooked chicken, shredded

1/2 cup of cooked brown rice

In a saucepan place your chicken broth with spices for seasoning and bring to boil. Once to a boil add the asparagus and cook to tendercrisp. At that time you will add the baby spinach, chicken, and rice all you are doing at this point is to soften the spinach to desired texture and warming the chicken and rice.

Enjoy ~ This was quick from leftovers and tasty!

Lunch: 1 Vegetable, 1 Carb with 1 oz of Protein. For my lunch diary I drank milk.

Will Post picture next time I fix.

Chicken and Zucchini with pasta

2009-11-01T22:25:00.000-05:00

4.5 oz of chicken cooked
1 Cup of Zesty Zucchini (previously posted)
1/2 Cup of Whole Wheat Spiral Pasta
2 TBSP Fat Free Zesty Italian Dressing
Mrs Dash
Garlic Powder
Black Pepper

Took my chicken breast and sliced into thin long strips to cook fast seasoned with the Mrs Dash, Pepper and Garlic powder. Added a small amount of water as finished cooking to keep moist. Then remove and set aside.

While Chicken was cooking; make pasta.

In the same skillet that I cooked my chicken, I put the Zucchini that had marinated in the balsamic vinegar and garlic in fan and cooked till tender crisp. Removed the sections from pan and cut into bite size chunks.

After cooking pasta and drained return to pan and combine your chicken, pasta, and zucchini and toss with the Fat Free Zesty Italian Dressing and enjoy!

Serving: 1 Vegetable, 1 Protein, and 1 Complex Carb.

Will post a picture next time I make!

Zesty Zucchini

2009-11-01T22:18:00.001-05:00

1 Zucchini, I cut into halve then 1/4 to make wedges.
3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced

Balsamic Vinegar

I put the zucchini and garlic into ziplock bag pour over enough vinegar to cover in bag, remove air from bag and refrigerate at least an hour.

Great on Grill, George Foreman, broiler pan in the over or sauteed in pan on stove!

Serving: 1 Cup for Vegetable

Daily Menu Guide

2009-10-29T11:19:00.000-04:00

What the Doctor had me on is a 800 Calorie diet with the HCG Ingections.

Breakfat:

One Exchange - Complex Carbohydrates
One Exchange - Fruit
1/2 Exhange - Dairy

Mid-morning snack:

One Exchange - Fruit

Lunch:

One Exchange - Complex Carbohydrates
One Exchange - Vegetable
One Exchange - Diary

Dinner:

4.5 oz - meat
One Exchange - Complex Carbohydrates
One Exchange - Vegetable

Evening snack:

One Exchange - Fruit
One Exchange - Dairy

B-12 Spray

2009-10-29T11:09:00.000-04:00

This is a great B-12 Supplement with no Sugar and Carbs. I found it at the Vitamin Shop but they have a website and toll free number. (800) 365-5966.

2500MCg and has Stevia!

www.nutraceutical.com

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2009-10-29T10:08:00.001-04:00

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More recipes to come

2009-10-28T14:31:00.000-04:00

I have really enjoyed posting and coming up with recipes! I am going to add additional recipes; however I don't have pictures for all. I am going to post them and will add pictures as I can take them. Please keep in mind that there are different protocals for the HCG and I try to specify everything for the plan I am on, just make alterations for your protocol.

I am enjoyed being creative and altering recipes to make a better choice!

Have a great DAY =D

French Onion Soup

2009-10-28T13:59:00.000-04:00

2 oz of Filet Migon or London Broil (I had some that was grilled to med rare left over from the other night because more meat than I am allowed)

2 Cups of Water

pinch of sea salt (to taste)

garlic powder

Mrs. Dash

1 Cup of Sliced Onion

1/2 Cup of sliced Mushrooms (can omit if you dont like)

2 Dashes of Woresterchire when sautee onions

I sliced the filet and added to water to make beef broth boiled on high while I sauteed the onions in another skillet after cooking some I added the worsterchire and some water then added the mushrooms. After sauteed I added to the broth and did final tweeks on seasoning to taste.

To complete I took a 1/2 English Muffin topped with 1 1/4 oz of Fat Free Mozzarella and broiled to melt and brown cheese. This is perfect to asborb the juice and yummy melted cheese!

1 Vegetable

1 Dairy ( I had 2oz of skim milk as well)

1 Complex Carb

Week 1 Weigh In

2009-10-28T10:10:00.003-04:00

Ok....I went to the Dr this am after week 1 Lost 5 lbs, it is going a little slower than last time but I will take it, that is a total of 10 lbs less of me in 12 days total! Woo Hoo!!!!!! I started doing a lower calorie diet a few days before going to get my shots because I still had my diet plan from when I was going before. We are making progress and changing to a healthier lifestyle one day at a time. Even though with this plan you have great results it did not get here overnight nor will leave that way.

Did not get my blood work results because the Dr was out of the office, next week will have them and do measurements they do measurements every two weeks, but I can tell a difference in some of my clothes and my face! =-)

Time to get on with my Day!!!

Eggplant Parm

2009-10-27T19:49:00.000-04:00

Preheat Oven to 350.

1 1/2 Cup Eggplant 1/4 slices

2 1/2 oz Fat Free Mozzarela cheese, Shredded

6 slices Melba toast or 1/2 Cup Fat Free crouton or 1/2 Cup Corn Flakes made into crumbs.

1 Egg, beaten

1/4 Cup Fat Free pasta sauce ( I use Ragu tomato and basil)

Seasoning to taste i added inot my egg (oregeno, Mrs Dash, black pepper)

Dip eggplant (both sides) in egg then crumbs, place on non stick pan

Cover eggplant with sauce ( I spooned on little bit to cover each one)

Top with cheese

Bake 15 to 20 minutes to make sure cheese is melted and eggplant tender.

Enjoy! This is a great lunch as all the food groups you need.

1 Vegetable

1 Diary

1 Carb

1 Egg

Italian Chicken with Pasta

2009-10-27T19:39:00.000-04:00

Cut chicken to equal 4.5 oz (cooked) in bite size peices. (set aside).

In pan saute with oregano and Mrs Dash to taste Red, Orange, Green bell pepper and onion about 1/2 cup total when cooked equals about 1/4 Cup.

Then at end add fresh minced garlic. Set to side.

Saute chicken in same pan, then add veggies back with 1/4 cup of Ragu Lite Sauce (tomato, basil) and stir in 1/2 cup whole wheat pasta. Sometimes I add a small amount of water to help mix better.

Serve with 3/4 cup of steamed green beans and you have a complete meal!

1 Protein

1 Vegetable

1 Complex Carbohydrates

Cabbage Stew

2009-10-27T19:13:00.000-04:00

Chicken 4.5oz after cooked (I have used turkey cut into bite size chucks as well)

1 Cup of shredded Cabbage

1/2 Cup of Tomatoes chunked or cherry tomatoes halved

1 Cup of Water

2 Tablespoons of Applecider Vinegar

minced garlic

chopped onion

dash of cheyenne pepper

sea salt to taste.

Make the broth with Water, Applecider vinegar, garlic, onion, cheyenne pepper, sea salt and tomatoes. While coming together saute chicken then add to broth. Then I give the cabbage a quick saute until tender and add to broth and chicken to all blend together.

Makes 1 serving to equal 1 Protein, 1 Vegetable.

To have for a Dinner you would have to add a complex carbohydrate, have not tried but could add 1/2 cup brown rice or whole wheat pasta , or Melba Toast for complete meal.

Alterations: I have fixed without the chicken at lunch and had melba toast with it! Then it is 1 Vegetable and 1 Complex Carb if you have the melba toast.

Introduction

2009-10-27T12:49:00.000-04:00

Well last year in July 2008 I tried this diet and with thing way beyond my control, everything from some financial reasons to having back surgery in Decemeber, I am totally committed to making this a successful journey.

I went back on my diet Oct 17, 2009 unfortunately this was the highest weight I had been. I returned to Transformations and began on my shots October 21, 2009. I have been able to do well with the very low calorie diet and injections. I do not think my first week is as well as last time, but I have lost everyday. I will post my weightloss and inches weekly as I return to the doctor.

I have even tried to start a walking program. Since my back surgery exercise has been very little the last year. I walked this past week in my hilly subdivision and made it 1 3/4 mile in 30 minutes.

I am really motivated and want to share my journey to motivate others!