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Correction Day Alternatives Part 4 High Fat Day on hCG

April 19th, 2010

This is part 4 of the Alternative Correction Days (ACD) series. I have been testing these myself and logging the results and checking for any consequences in the three day window that follows. I am actually having success with each of these with an average of 1-2 lb loss. The goal is to not vary. If you are doing an egg day then only do eggs. Today we are going to discuss high fat correction day.

You will want to concentrate on healthy fats such as oil, nuts or avocado. The ratio for the high fat ACD is 80% fat/15% protein/5% net carbs. You will want to use a food calculator such as FitDay to get the right calculations. This will calculate to 70 grams of protein, 225 grams of fat and 25-35 net carbs.

On my high fat correction day I concentrated on keeping it a P2 day but added in fats such as nuts and oils and mixed my veggies. I recorded a 1.8 loss the next morning.

The alternative correction days seem to work great.  I am 4 for 4 with great results.  Egg Day has been my favorite.  These are all similar to Dr. Simeons Steak Day in Pounds and Inches.

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Correction Day Part 3 “Nut Day” on hCG Diet

March 22nd, 2010

In this series I am discussing Alternative Correction Days for the hCG diet.  It is important to note that Dr. Simeons recommendation that the correction day be done the day you have more than a +2 pound gain during the Phase 3 stabilization period.

Nut day is a different method that has shown a successful 1-2 lb loss.  The nuts must be eaten raw and choose nuts with the highest fat content.

An ex-patient should never gain more than two pounds without immediately correcting this, but it is equally undesirable that more than two lbs. he lost after treatment, because a greater loss is always achieved at the expense of normal fat. Any normal fat that is lost is invariably regained as soon as more food is taken, and it often happens that this rebound overshoots the upper two lbs. limit. Pounds and Inches

Concentrate on staying at 2500 calories for the day.  You can mix any variation.  Try eating some every hour as this will be quite satisfying.  There is the added laxative benefit as well.

Try this recipe sweetened cinnamon pecans.

Stir fry pecans with butter and cinnamon.

Take 1 ounce of Pecans and mix with butter.  Stir Fry in the pan and sprinkle with Stevia and cinnamon.  This is a very tasty treat.

  • Macadamia      1 ounce     200 calories
  • Pecans               1 ounce     189 calories
  • Walnuts             1 ounce    182 calories
  • Brazilian Nuts 1 ounce    186 calories
  • Hazel Nuts        1 ounce     179 calories
  • Pine Nuts          1 ounce     179 calories
  • Pistachios         1 ounce     164 calories
  • Almonds           1 ounce     167 calories
  • Peanuts             1 ounce     161 calories
  • Cashews            1 ounce     163 calories

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Chicken Day on the hCG Diet

March 19th, 2010

Correction Day Series Part 2: Chicken Day

An ex-patient should never gain more than two pounds without immediately correcting this, but it is equally undesirable that more than two lbs. he lost after treatment, because a greater loss is always achieved at the expense of normal fat. Any normal fat that is lost is invariably regained as soon as more food is taken, and it often happens that this rebound overshoots the upper two lbs. limit. Pounds and Inches

This is very similar to the Steak Day but you are allowed to eat all day long.  Roast an entire chicken yourself.  Do not buy store bought as they may use sugar in their basting.

Eat both legs and thighs with skin on.  You can then eat on the chicken throughout the day as you are hungry even making chicken salad with mayo and sugar free relish.  Start with the dark meat and work your way into the white meat with the skin on.  This will give you the correct ratio of fats and protein.  General weight released is -1-2 lbs.

Recipe for Roasted Chicken:

  • 1 (5 to 6-pound) roasting chicken
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large bunch fresh thyme
  • 4 lemons
  • 3 heads garlic, cut in 1/2 crosswise
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pinfeathers and pat the outside dry. Place the chicken in a large roasting pan. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the thyme, reserving enough thyme to garnish the chicken dish, 1 lemon, halved, and 2 halves of the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Cut 2 of the lemons in quarters and scatter the quarters and remaining garlic around the chicken.

Roast the chicken for 1 hour.  Continue roasting the chicken for an additional 1/2 hour, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh.

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Alternative Correction Days for hCG Diet Part 1 Egg Day

March 17th, 2010

Maintaining your weight is the key ingredient to success with any weight loss program.  We often wonder what triggers a gain and how do we stop it.  Dr Simeons give us a few key points to consider in Pounds and Inches.  You must realize it is a lifetime maintenance and not get complacent in your desire to maintain your hard earned weight loss.

An ex-patient should never gain more than two pounds without immediately correcting this, but it is equally undesirable that more than two lbs. he lost after treatment, because a greater loss is always achieved at the expense of normal fat. Any normal fat that is lost is invariably regained as soon as more food is taken, and it often happens that this rebound overshoots the upper two lbs. limit. Pounds and Inches

I am going to start a series on Correction Days and also a breakdown of all the important sections in Pounds and Inches.  I learn something every time I read it and think breaking it down in nuggets will help us master our results.

Part 1:  Correction Day= Egg Day

Having an egg day which I have personally tried and seen the results from can generate a 1-2 lb loss the next day.  Unlike the Steak Day you can eat all day long, but only eggs.  No fruits or vegetables allowed.   Eggs are the most balanced protein and fat available and is a natural diuretic.   You are allowed to add mayonnaise, butter, cheese and sugar free relish.  Eggs whites are better.  On my egg day I mixed it up with boiled eggs throughout the day with some yolk included, egg salad for lunch and a big omelet for dinner.  You can also have deviled eggs or try this easy poached egg recipe. I showed a negative release of 1.8 loss the next morning.   Total eggs should be around 8-12 eggs for the day.

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Steak & Cheese Day on the hCG Diet

February 24th, 2010

STEAK & CHEESE DAY: The person is told to eat two eggs for breakfast and a huge steak for lunch and dinner followed by a large helping of cheese. When this treatment is followed, two lbs. can vanish overnight, the swollen ankles are normal but sleep was disturbed, owing to an extraordinary need to pass [...]

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My Results from the Detox Bath on the hCG Diet!

January 13th, 2010

We have talked about this before, but I want to encourage everyone to try the detox bath. If you think about how much body fat the body is breaking down while on the hCG, it will encourage you to help in the cleansing process. This is why drinking 2 liters of water a day to [...]

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Doing a Steak Day on hCG Diet

December 14th, 2009

If you are in P3 or P4 and you go over the 2 lb mark of you LIW, you must do a steak day that very day. The steak day is more effective when done the day you see the gain. Of course this rule applies only to the morning weight. You should never check [...]

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Detox Baths

November 8th, 2009

Detox baths are a good way to start your hCG journey. It is recommended to cleanse and detox before loading. You can also do this throughout the protocol. Pour 1 lb. of Epsom Salt into a very warm bath with 1 lb. baking soda (Arm & Hammer). Soak in tub of warm/hot water – as [...]

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Put Away the Splenda – It may be the reason you gain weight!

November 6th, 2009

The chemical sucralose, marketed as “Splenda”, has replaced aspartame as the #1 artificial sweetener in foods and beverages. Aspartame has been forced out by increasing public awareness that it is both a neurotoxin and an underlying cause of chronic illness worldwide. Dr. James Bowen, Researcher and biochemist, reports: “Splenda/sucralose is simply chlorinated sugar; a chlorocarbon. [...]

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