Ok, more details about the HcG diet protocol. Discovered in the 1950's by Dr. Simeon, the effects of Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (a hormone) on the hypothalumus, when combined with a very low calorie diet (VLCD) allow for extraordinary levels of rapid weight loss. The reason this has proven not be dangerous, is b/c of the way the HcG helps the hypothalumus to metabolize your body's stored excess fat. You really have to read the info about it, as I'm too lazy to go into it all, and others have already done such a great job!
Anywho....you're not fatigued/weak b/c of the fat stores that are being metabolized out of your body at a rapid pace. You're also getting fruits and veggies into your diet that you probably haven't been in the past. You're drinking a gallon of water a day. And for me, I'm going the route of including sublingual B12 with my dose. So that will help with energy, too! Apparently, the HcG is just what the body needs to "reset" the hypothalumus back into "normal" conditions. Ever notice how malnourished women in 3rd world countries can carry pregnancies to term and deliver healthy babies? It's b/c we were created to have the "perfect environment" during pregnancy, and that's one of the jobs of the HcG hormone. Other people have done VLCD (500-800 calories dailyl) without the success you get when combined with HcG. There are sooooooo many reports from people who have had success losing 30 pounds in 30 days, and more, and are keeping it off! I say 30 pounds in 30 days, b/c you only do 23-43 days at a time, then take a 6 week break so you don't b/c immune to the hormone. But I am on message boards like Spark People with buddies that have lost 50-150 pounds!!! http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_individual.asp?gid=11939
One of the really fun things about the diet, is that Dr. Simeons found that if you gorge yourself on high fat foods for the first two days you're taking the HcG, you have fewer to no cravings in the first week of the VLCD. Another benefit of the "loading phase" is that people who do it have an easier time stabilizing their weight loss in later phases and keeping it off.
So here's the plan for the next few days:
Saturday and Sunday-
1st day of dosing
Loading days...Consume as much high fat food as is humanly possible (Oh! The sacrifice!)
Sunday-
2nd day of dosing
Spend the day preparing at least two weeks worth of meats (weighing, cutting, cooking) so that it's super easy to follow through (especially during the busy week!)
Purchase fresh fruits and veg for the week
Monday-
3rd day of dosing
1st day of VLCD
Oh! By the way, we are doing 2x daily sublingual dosing, versus the injections many people do. And yes, the injections are safe. If you spend $500 at Metabolic Research Center to do this program, they still send you home with everything you need to do your own injections!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Shopping List for Phase 2 (P2)
The 500 calorie diet (VLCD) is very easy to follow.
You can have as much coffee or tea as you desire.
Must drink around a gallon of water per day.
Lunch and dinner (each):
100g of meat
1 fruit
Vegetable
1 bread stick or Melba toast
That's it! You can split up your foods, space them out, eat your apple for breakfast, but you just can't combine foods. It's also been suggested that you eat a different fruit instead of the same fruit for both meals.
You can have as much coffee or tea as you desire.
Must drink around a gallon of water per day.
Lunch and dinner (each):
100g of meat
1 fruit
Vegetable
1 bread stick or Melba toast
That's it! You can split up your foods, space them out, eat your apple for breakfast, but you just can't combine foods. It's also been suggested that you eat a different fruit instead of the same fruit for both meals.
What is the HcG diet?
Here is a link to one of Dr. Clark's webpages, that gives a great overview of the diet/protocol. Once you see where the HcG comes from, you will understand why it's so controversial!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Hc What???
HcG.
That's right. Me and the Man are going on the HcG diet. Controversial though it is, it can't be worse than anything else I've ever done to my body! I will attempt to chronicle the adventure from day 1 and beyond as the hubs and myself win the war, not just the battle of the bulge!
If you know me, which is why you're following this blog, you know I'm a little crazy. So expect to hear my crazy personality coming through in every post. Hey, this is my soapbox; I'll say what I wanna!!! You may also hear random musings about the boys, Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3 (we love Dr. Seuss). Get used to it. They're part of the package!
So, if you're interested in hearing about our ups and downs as we put this program to the test, strap on your seatbelt and let's ride! Oh yeah, and feel free to send your prayers and words of encouragement, too...I'm sure we'll need them! :)
Holla!!!
J
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