HCG DIET PROTOCOL by ~ BODY BEAUTIFUL |
The HCG Protocol Diet Day 1 and 2: Take the HCG in the morning and evening (or 3 times a day) as directed. Eat as much as you want, especially high fat. It’s important to get the HCG in your system before you start the diet plan. Day 3 until your goal weight: Continue HCG as directed, begin the HCG reduced calorie diet plan (see included food guide – THIS IS IMPORTANT!) When you reach your goal weight: You must do the reduced calorie diet plan a minimum of 20 days (including the first two days of eating high fat) even if you reach your goal weight before this time. This re-sets your hypothalamus. Then follow the maintenance plan. VERY IMPORTANT: DO’S Do take your potassium supplement Do take a multi-vitamin daily with food DON’TS Do not take any fat soluble vitamins while you are following the HCG Diet Plan. For example, fish oil capsules or vitamin D supplements. HOW TO TAKE HCG: Use the dropper included and count out the drops. Make sure you count the drops carefully, you may need to use a mirror to help. Hold the drops in your mouth for one minute, then swallow. Wait 10 minutes before eating or drinking anything. ***REMINDER*** MAKE SURE YOU TAKE EITHER A POTASSIUM SUPPLEMENT OR DRINK A LOW-SODIUM V8 DAILY! BREAKFAST: Any non-calorie fluids in any amount. (See fluid options below) LUNCH: A protein food and fresh vegetables. (See options below) DINNER: A protein food and fresh vegetables. (See options below) SNACKS: Two portions of fruit a day, in the morning and afternoon. (See options below) Protein Foods: 3 ½ oz twice daily (lunch and dinner) About the size of a makeup compact Choose only lean meats, particularly: Veal or steak Fresh white fish (halibut, cod, flounder, monkfish, perch, pike, Pollock, snapper, sole, whiting, crab meat, lobster, shrimp, scallops) Chicken – no skin (chicken breast only) Note: all visible fat must be removed before cooking and the portion should be weighed raw. It must be cooked without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna fish, herring, or any dried, pickled or smoked fish are not allowed Fresh Vegetables: 3 ½ oz selected vegetables twice daily (lunch and dinner) Spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad (lettuce), green beans, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini. (Do NOT mix vegetables – one vegetable choice per serving). NO pumpkin, beetroot, potatoes, carrots, peas or corn Fruit: 2 portions per day, at least 6 hours apart Apple, strawberries (6 large), orange, ½ grapefruit Fluids: A minimum of two liters of water daily 10 glasses (2 liters) MINIMUM should be consumed daily Tea/coffee (in any quantity), soda water, mineral water, diet soft drink (max: 2) Little Extras ~ One tablespoon of milk daily ONLY! Artificial sweeteners – absolutely NO SUGAR (Stevia is a great option) Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic, sweet-basil, parsley, thyme, marjoram, and other spices are freely available as seasonings NO margarine, butter, oil, dressing Juice of 1 lemon daily Questions? email me at susan@hcgishere.com |