Miracle Skinny Drops

Goal Round….Shedding Those Last 10 Pounds!
Author: Stacy Bundy

As we begin what we believe to be our last round with excitement and joy, knowing that soon we will be at that “ideal” weight we have been longing for since beginning our hCG journey, frustration is usually not far behind.  Personally, it took me just over 30 days to lose 8 pounds. In the last round we have many ups and downs, not only on the scale, but also mentally and physically. Here are some helpful tips and things to keep in mind when you get to this point in your journey.

Stay on protocol. Remember that these foods are meant to work together and just because one person can eat broccoli or just because you could eat it your last round does not mean your body will react the same. When in doubt always refer back to the Original Protocol  that we know works.

If you get bored, get creative with your recipes. Most importantly, do NOT CHEAT.  It can set you back up for a week and all you are doing is sabotaging your weight loss. Remember, stalls happen more often in this round and last longer. Make sure you count your calories and continue to write down everything you eat and also document your supplements and skin care. This can be even more important during this time when you may have a small gain.  If you need help request help.  We can usually pinpoint a source of a stall.

Tips I found useful:
-Take detox baths http://miracleskinnydrops.com/2010/01/my-results-from-the-detox-bath-on-the-hcg-diet/
-Drink detox tea (I like Yogi brand and Triple Leaf)
-Increase your water intake
-Drink a warm cup of lemon water in the AM
-Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables (spinach is amazing and does great things for losses) raw is best but it’s a lot to eat so try it lightly sauteed if you need to.
-Cali kickers (although I did not do them because I could not handle them, they have helped a lot of people)
-Keep your food as clean and whole as possible. When it comes to broths and canned tomatoes there is no room for error like in previous rounds and your body will not be as forgiving.
-Move, take short walks and be a little more active

You may need to increase your protein toward the end as you may suffer from protein deficiency. Hunger and weakness, even after altering dosage, tend to be the two biggest signals of needing to increase protein when your on your goal round. Sirloin steak and ACV shots were very helpful for me during my last round.

Also remember to be sure to watch your supplements for hidden sugars. You don’t need to be taking anything more then MSM, Biotin and Kelp.  All others are more on an as needed basis.

Body lotions are another big thing to watch. Many people say they continue to use their regular  products and still have losses, but keep in mind that you will never know your true losing potential while still using  lotions. Coconut oil, Corn Huskers and mineral oil are all approved products.  A quick note about coconut oil: some can use it with no issues, while others do better without it.  I personally could not use it in my cooking in P2 but I used it just fine on my skin.

Last but not least, relax. Know that this is not going to be easy and go into it with the mentality that you will be in P2 for a while.  The less you stress and know that it’s all part of the journey, the easier this will be on you mentally and physically.  Support is key, so if you have a problem or questions make sure you ask one of us for help. Let the process work with you, have patience and ENJOY reaching your GOAL!

In Pounds and Inches there is an outline in the last chapter about customization and each person must be evaluated individually when they “don’t fit in the box.”  This is a section we need to discuss more often and take a closer look.  Whether you are injecting at 125 iu, 150, 175 or even 200 iu compared to drops at 60, 75, 80 or even 96 drops, we are all different.  The goal should be that you always feel good on hCG and you should not be hungry except at meal times.  Here are some signs that your dose may need adjusted:

1.  Tired and low energy- sometimes you will experience this week one during the detox phase which is normal and not a red flag, but should it continue, we need to look at vitamins, dosing and your menu.
2.  Continuously hungry-this can mean too much or too little hCG and we will need to look at the whole picture to be able to make suggestions.
3.  Weight loss is slow and muscles are weak- This can be a clear indication that dosing is off.  We are not talking about a normal stall that typically happens sometime between day 14-23 (this is different for everyone but usually falls in this range.)  Outside of these normal stalls, it is often a sign that the dosage needs to be increased.

The recommended dose for most is 60-80 drops per day, meaning 20 drops, three to four times a day or 125-150 iu if injecting rx for injections.  This is where the majority fall.  If you are not experiencing optimal results use the help form and ask.  Stacy and I will review your hcg, dose, menu and supplements and see if there is something that needs changed.

Read the articles below they will all help you:

hCG Deficiency

Tips for Hunger when everything else looks good.

Avoiding Hormone Free

Stalls Happen

Count Your Calories

Remember if you need help one of the best sources is join the Support Group on Facebook.

Use this link or message me or Stacy on Facebook for help with any of the above Help Support Form

If you don’t fit in the box, no worries we will help you get the perfect balance.

Stay Tuned!  Tomorrow I will share some great testimonies that have came in recently and also announce a contest to win the Bundle Pack.

-Shawna Culp

What is a clumper? A clumper is what we call someone who holds on to weight and loses every 2-3 days. This is very common especially in women and we sometimes get frustrated and want to quit or do something that causes the scale to move, which I like to call scale manipulation. This is all part of the process and once you identify how your body loses after week one settle into the pattern and you will be more successful. Make sure you are measuring. Measuring is key, as this is Pounds and Inches!

Dr Simeons discusses the “clumper” and how it works in Pounds and Inches. “We distinguish four types of interruption in the regular daily loss. The first is the one that has already been mentioned in which the weight stays stationary for a day or two, and this occurs, particularly towards the end of a course, in almost every case.”

“After the fourth or fifth day of dieting the daily loss of weight begins to decrease to one pound or somewhat less per day, and there is a smaller urinary output. Men often continue to lose regularly at that rate, but women are more irregular in spite of faultless dieting. There may be no drop at all for two or three days and then a sudden loss which reestablishes the normal average. These fluctuations are entirely due to variations in the retention and elimination of water, which are more marked in women than in men.”

“When these cells are empty and therefore serve no purpose the body breaks down the cellular structure and absorbs it, but breaking up of useless cells, connective tissue, blood vessels, etc., may lag behind the process of fat-extraction. When this happens the body appears to replace some of the extracted fat with water which is retained for this purpose. As water is heavier than fat the scales may show no loss of weight, although sufficient fat has actually been consumed to make up for the deficit in the 500-Calorie diet. When then such tissue is finally broken down, the water is liberated and there is a sudden flood of urine and a marked loss of weight.”

Related Posts:

Stalls Happen

Scale Manipulation

Measure!  It’s Pounds and Inches

Count Your Calories