Enter to win a free bottle of Miracle Skinny Drops or MSM Combo Pack. You chose your prize! Contest will run until Sunday, December 11th @ 5pm PST.
Contest Details:
Help create the best Hot Chocolate recipe for Phase 3. You could make it for phase 2 for those who use Chocolate Delight but it will not be able to have any cream.
Ingredients Suggestions:
Cocoa and/or Carob Powder
Stevia or one from Carol’s approved sweetener list or two or more
Creams- some suggestions have been homemade whip cream, half and half, coconut or almond milk
Special flavors or ingredients to make yours unique
Make sure and include the amounts of each ingredient and how to combine them to make the best health hot chocolate.
The contest winner will be the person who ever gets the most “like” votes on their recipe in the comments section below this post. The winner will be featured on the blog and will win either the Miracle Skinny Drops or the MSM combo pack, which includes the pills and the rejuvenating cream.
Vote for your favorite recipe by “liking” the comment.
If you are loading this Thanksgiving try adding these tips to really help your Fat Stores. Also checkout the Healthy Loading Blog post for tips to get in your healthy fats without adding a lot of sugar that may make you sick especially if you are not on your first round and have not been eating sugars.
It may not be easy to load yourself with really fatty, unhealthy items, so here is a list of healthy items you can load on that are high in fat.
Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil on everything!
Avocados
Nuts: Walnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts. Nut Butters are also good.
Seeds: Sesame, Sunflower, Pumpkin
Olives: Green or black
Recipes for Thanksgiving
Looking for a nice crunchy snack? This is one of my favorites! The first time I made it, I used honey and it was really good, but I personally prefer Agave Nectar. I have also mixed it in with yogurt, tossed in some raisins and sprinkled with oats and milled flaxseeds. Loaded with protein, fiber, Omega 3′s and so much more! A very healthy, delicious and filling snack!
Core, and peel apple if desired. Slice/chop apple into small bite-size pieces. I love my apple slicer! Put apples in a small bowl. Slightly chop nuts with a nut chopper. Stir in nuts and apple pieces together and then mix in honey or agave nectar. stir well to coat all pieces. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon or apple pie spice. Add any other ingredients you like and enjoy!
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is next Thursday and we wanted to share some great recipes for Phase 2 and mostly Phase 3 that will help you not gain during the feast. For those on Phase 2 it will best to prepare your meals ahead of time and if you feel you are going cheat do it with protein not sugar.
Appetizers:
Pumpkin Smoothie
(great to have before company comes or before you begin to spend hours cooking, to fill you up so you are not so tempted)
1 C. Almond Milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie spice (recipe below or purchased)
½ c. cooked pumpkin
½ frozen banana (optional)
1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
3 -4 drops liquid stevia
Pumpkin Snack
Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, raisins, coconut flakes, and cashews. Use raw/unroasted. Mix and enjoy.
Candied Nuts
3 C. raw nuts
1/4 C. raw honey
1 1/2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Topping:
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp sugar substitute (I use Rapadura) Read More
Main Course:
Glazed Ham
1/4 cup Stevia
1 tbsp of cinnamon
1/4 cup agave
3 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp of water
1/4 cup gold rum (such as Bacardi Gold®) P4 Read More
Giving up flour and sugar doesn’t mean you have to give up bread! And you don’t have to feel guilty! The sprouting process creates a whole protein that is close to the protein found in milk, eggs and whey. Ezekiel 4:9, and other sprouted breads are called “flourless” and is a great addition to your Thanksgiving feast. The grains are soaked in water and sprouted and not processed like other breads where they are dried and milled into flour. So the next time you eat your sprouted bread, enjoy it guilt free!
Stuffing/Dressing with Ezekiel Bread
5 cups cubed Ezekiel or other sprouted bread
1 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp. Coconut oil
3/4 cup chopped celery
2 1/2 tsp. dried sage
1 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 Tbsp. Signature Blend Spice
1 apple, chopped (optional)
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
finely chopped turkey giblets
3/4 cup turkey stock
4 Tbsp. butter, melted
In a large skillet, cook the onions in oil over medium heat, stirring until lightly browned. Add the giblets, celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes at 350, or until lightly toasted. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.Pour giblet mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apples, parsley, and liver. Drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Spoon into turkey to loosely fill.
Asparagus Delight
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup coconut oil or MCT oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for Phase 3 or Phase 4)
10 grape tomatoes, halved Read More
Creamed Cauliflower
1 head cauliflower — cut into florets
3/4 cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/3 cup Whipping Cream
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder Read More
Deviled Eggs
one dozen large eggs
1/3 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip or ranch dressing
2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon hot mustard
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
cayenne pepper
chopped fresh cilantro Read More
Mashed Pumpkin
3-4 cups Pumpkin, cooked, mashed
1 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup green pepper, chopped fine
Butter, Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
Fry the onion in oil until translucent or lightly brown.
Add pumpkin and cook until soft.
Mash it with a mixer and top with butter, salt and pepper
Shell:
1 and 1/2 cups almond meal or almond flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 Tbsp.s Rapadura (whole cane sugar)
Heat oven to 350 F. mix the ingredients in pie pan and pat into place with your fingertips.
Bake for about 10 minutes until the crust is beginning to brown.
Filling:
½ Cup Rapadura
1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
4 large eggs
3 cups pumpkin
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Mix well using a hand blender or mixer. Pour into pie pan.
Bake at 425 for the first 15 minutes,then turn the temperature down to 350 and bake another 45 to 60 minutes
until a clean knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Phase 3 Cheescakes
We have gathered all these in one post, click the read more for these recipes.
Last Dose Weight-Your last dose weight is the day you take your last dose of hcg. There are many variables that can effect LDW and maintaining throughout p3 and beyond. Lets look at some of them.
Inaccurate LDW- This typically happens when we push or manipulate the scale during the last few days of protocol. We are rushing to the finish line and want to push the results by doing an apple day or some other form of correction which causes us to experience a larger loss right at the end of our round. Unfortunately these measures typically backfire and you end up struggling through the first week of p3 to maintain it and you think you are doing everything wrong because you have gone over you LDW. Click Here for Carol’s video on LDW errors. The longer your are at a certain weight the more settled the body is with it and it will not jump around as much in p3. Slow losses towards end of a round are normal and part of the process.
Unrealistic LDW- Some of us have unrealistic LDW goals that are hard to maintain. When your body is really fighting you to go to your lowest healthy weight range you really need to evaluate where your body wants to settle. As we age our weight is typically higher than when we were younger and though we may be the same size clothes as we were, our numbers on the scale may be up from what they were 10-20 years ago. Check out the height and weight chart for your healthy range. Also consider hormones, age, and really listen to what your body is saying. If you continue to struggle over and over maintaining a low weight it is likely that your goal weight was a little too low. It is also important to continue measuring in p3 because you will continue to lose inches as your body reshapes itself.
Lacking Discipline LDW- This protocol takes discipline to maintain. Most will go through P3 and strictly adhere to the guidelines. Those who do, track everything, move slowly and watch for food sensitivities and they will typically maintain 21 days straight. There are also those who push the boundaries. We have to look at personal responsibility and accept that some of us struggle with being disciplined. The strict p3 lifestyle is not easy to maintain when we have so many choices. We chose to eat out at restaurants or have one alcoholic drink or eat a little too much dairy etc. We then correct and start the process over again. Those who are less disciplined usually settle a few pounds above LDW. Is this a bad thing? Not necessarily. If settling 3-5 lbs above LDW allows you to live within your lifestyle it is definitely not a bad thing. We have learned so much about our food choices and how to eat healthier overall. We have lost weight and know how our body responds to different foods, we just lack the necessary discipline to maintain at a p3 level. You cannot however, return to your old ways of eating . You can splurge from time to time but you have to make eating healthy a new priority in your lifestyle.
The Disciplined- These are those that follow the rules and do not vary. They track everything and make sure they get the right balance for their bodies. They typically settle right at or below LDW for 21 consecutive days. Disciplined and rule followers fall in this category. They track everything, they know how they respond to each food and do not overeat dairy, nuts etc., but have a good balance for their bodies.
There are other variables that effect our LDW forever. One is the big hormone factor. Tracking your cycles is as important as tracking your foods. You have to know where you are at in cycle to understand the fluctuations on the scale. Some can gain as much as 7-10 lbs due to water retention from TOM weight but typical gains are 3-4 lbs. This makes many become irrational about the gains, question the problem, and panic. Tracking your cycle is a priority to know when and how the scale moves during pms, period, post period, and ovulation. It is normal to gain right before and right after your period up to 3 days as your hormones are moving around and at ovulation.
Another issue we see is goal weight LDW. At goal weight if you do not maintain there for at least a week before going into p3, it typically will settle at the 2 lb mark above LDW. Here is an example. You are on a 40 day round and goal weight is 135. Day 37, 38, 39 your weights are 137.5, 137.4, 135 looking at the week prior to your LDW if you were not setting at the ldw for a few days its likely it will bounce once in p3. If you drop right at the end to your goal weight of 135 on last day you have not been here long enough to maintain it and will likely settle around 137. If you have a set goal weight its best to either sit there for several days or go a few pounds under so that you have the buffer so the scale will be where you want it and you will not have unnecessary frustration.
Soup weather is upon us so we will be sharing some great soup recipes and pulling out some old ones as the weather changes.
We should eat cruciferous vegetables regularly and here is a great way to get a portion in! Include cruciferous vegetables as part of your diet 3-5 times per week to reap all the benefits this vegetable family has to offer. The health benefits of cabbage include treatment of constipation, stomach ulcers, headache, excess weight, skin disorders, eczema, jaundice, scurvy, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, eye disorders, heart diseases, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Cabbage Soup
2 c. cabbage, chopped
2 c. low sodium chicken broth (or 1 C. water, 1 C. broth)
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. chopped onion
1/4 red pepper, sliced
2 Tbsp Bragg’s Liquid Amino
Chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces (optional)
Seasonings to taste: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, LCM Signature Blend, salt & pepper
In a soup pot over low-medium heat, melt coconut oil. Cook red pepper and onion until onion is translucent. Briefly saute minced garlic and add broth and spices. If using chicken, cook chicken pieces in broth mixture along with spices. Let simmer for a few minutes after the chicken is fully cooked. Add cabbage and cook until desired tenderness of cabbage. This is a small serving so double for family enjoyment.
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