August 1st, 2010
This is a great hCG diet friendly treat to have on a hot summer day…
To create this tasty treat, you’ll want to grab:
-A handful of strawberries
-4 cups of ice
-Desired amount of Vanilla Stevia
Throw all of these ingredients into a blender and mix it until the ice is good and crushed. You can decide if you need more Vanilla Stevia after you taste it. (I like to use just a little bit and it does foam some, so add a little at a time).
Enjoy!
June 21st, 2010
Phase one is preparing for the diet. This is a preparatory phase that is very important but many skip. We recommend at least reading Pounds and Inches and trying one of the detox methods as you await your shipment. You can use this time to read Pounds and Inches, do your measurements( check out the myotape) and work on detoxing your body to prepare for the diet. Try the Ultimate Detox Cleanse. Click here for all your Phase 1 information.
When you start taking the hCG drops is the beginning of phase 2. The first 3 days of phase 2 you will be eating a high fat diet while taking your drops 3x a day. Hold the drops under your tongue for a minimum of two minutes to absorb the hCG sublingually. You will then start building your fat reserves while the hCG is starting to build in your system. On Day 4 you will begin your start of the VLCD diet. This will be 500 calories while taking the hCG 3x a day. There are two programs a 23 day plan and a 43 day plan. Depending on which you are on you will continue the 500 calorie diet. Here is an example day on the hCG diet. Click here for Phase 2 tips and recipe informaiton.
This phase is one of the most important phases of the diet. The goal here is maintenance. You do not want to lose or gain during this 3 week period following your last doseage weight. Dr. Simeons says in Pounds and Inches you are resetting your hypothalomus to this new weight so your body will remember it and it will keep you from gaining back weight in the future. You do not want your weight do go above or below 2lbs. of your LDW. During this cycle you are to have 1500 calories including fats with no startches or sugars. If you need more calories to maintain (if you are still losing on 1500 increase your calories to avoid any weight fluctuations, men especially sometimes need to do this to keep their LDW). After you have reached stabilization you will want to slowly start adding in items one at a time to see how your body responds. You will monitor this by weighing daily and seeing if a new food has caused you to gain. Once you have stabilized for 3 weeks you can return to p2 (if you are taking injections this is 6 weeks) or you can move on to P4, which is the phase once you have reached your goal weight and are ready for lifetime maintenance. If you experience a gain during your stabilization period immediately do a Steak Day or Alternative Correction Day. Click here to visit the Phase 3 category for tips and recipes.
Once you achieve your goal weight you are ready for phase 4. Phase 4 is the “forever” phase. We do not ever want to return to our previous weight and will want to maintain and stay at our LDW. Phase 4 is actually easy once you have stabilized correctly. If you happen to have an off day the weight comes right back off easily and you can continue this process. In Phase 4 you can begin to add back in limited sugars and startches. I know for me I love chocolate and have tested this in phase 4, while I do not eat it everyday I have been able to enjoy the “treats” in life i.e. Pizza, a donut, cereal etc when testing the phase 4 lifestyle with no gains. You will always want to monitor your weight so that if you have a serious gain you can correct it, but it is easier to have a treat in p4 and actually see no gain at all. Click here for all your Phase 4 category information.
I hope this information was helpful. I know the phases can be confusing. You need to know this terminology to get the correct recipes for which phase you are in. There is a category section on the right side bar of the blog for your convenience. We are here to help and you will be seeing more p4 information as Carol and I have been in phase 4 for months now. We are an interactive site so please share any tips or recipes you think others would find helpful and we will all be healthier and skinnier together. More info on Phase 4 http://miracleskinnydrops.com/2011/01/keep-it-off-in-phase-4/
June 3rd, 2010
Ultimate Detox
I recently on a trip to Sprouts discovered this product. I know several have had questions about it. We added it to the marketplace as it is cheaper online than at the store.
Here is some information about what the product will do for you. I have had great results and feel great. I recommend regular detox cleansing while on the hCG diet as your body is breaking down the fat and you want to make sure all of it is purged from your body.
The body carries out its own spontaneous cleansing process on a daily basis, working to eliminate toxins that we breathe in, ingest or absorb from the environment as well as the toxins that form internally as by-products of natural processes such as breathing and digestion.
The nutrients and herbs contained in Ultimate Detox & Cleanse:
Support detoxification and cleansing of the
•Blood stream and circulatory systemª
•Intestinal tractª
•Hepatic system (liver)ª
The nutrients and herbs contained in Ultimate Detox & Cleanse:
•Promote fat metabolism for more effective elimination of toxins stored in fat tissueª
•Are synergistically blended for optimal resultsª
An easy-to-use, comprehensive detoxification and cleansing program.
Vegetarian, Kosher & Gluten-free
May 26th, 2010
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 warm as can take water for at least 20 minutes. Don’t shower off until next day.
You may feel light headed, dizzy, weak and completely drained after a detox bath, so doing it around bedtime is a good idea.. It’s a symptom of weak adrenals.
Epsom Salt “detoxes” your body by drawing out the toxins and replenishing nutrients that your body needs and it make my skin feel very nice and soft. Baking soda increases CO2 levels in the blood, which dilates blood vessels and increases circulation, causing a “tired” feeling. It’s sort of like chemical exercise. All the magnesium and bicarbonate are getting flooded with minerals and nutrients. Magnesium is a natural mild sedative and is great inside and out for reducing muscle spasms and strains.
Sometimes taking fresh squeezed orange juice with a little sea salt and sip during the bath can help this. You can also add a handful of dead sea salts, which will give minerals and micro-nutrients that will feed and improve the skin
Take advantage of the relaxation to get a good nights sleep.
February 22nd, 2010
In this video post Carol explains the importance of tea on the hCG diet. There are many varieties to chose from. There are teas that help with all kinds of issues. The Detox tea shown here has amazing benefits and helps you cleanse and have better releases. Embrace tea while on hCG. Our drinks are [...]
February 18th, 2010
What does it feel like to get back in skinny jeans? For most of us it is a battle we fight for most of our adult lives. We remember when we had the perfect pair of jeans, not that the jeans were perfect, but we felt better while in them making them get labeled as [...]
