first things first…. What is an Apple Day on the HCG diet? An apple day is when from noon one day to noon the following day, you consume nothing else but up to 6 apples. Even liquids/water they would reduce and only drink liquids if they felt thirsty. Common Questions that Come Up with Apple […]
Hello lovely hCGers. This interview is part of what is now a plethora of weight loss success stories with real everyday women (and men! There’s a few dude interviews in there) who have used either hCG injections or drops with the hCG diet protocol to lose between 20 and 150 lbs. See all the hCG […]
What is the Technical Vegetable Rule on Phase 2 / the VLCD of hCG? Dr. Simeons said do not mix vegetables while on Phase 2 of the hCG diet – that means if you’re having tomatoes with your lunch, you can’t have cucumbers too. But is this how it HAS to be and there is […]
It’s time. Da-da-dah. The transition phase. You’re ending Phase 2 (aka the VLCD or very low calorie diet) of the hCG diet plan, and you’re getting ready to transition off of using the hCG hormone and get yo’self into the heavenly Phase 3, where you get to eat….FOOD!! Okay okay I know you were eating […]
So yes, there ARE times to actually ignore the 2 lb rule of stabilization in Phase 3 of the hCG Diet. I made these up, so you will not find them in the original protocol of Dr. Simeons okay? These are my observations based on my own experience with this diet and in communicating with […]
This is one of those questions that is probably up there in the “five most frequently asked questions hcgchica gets”. So I thought hey a BLOGPOST is in order! Why didn’t I think of this sooner? Maybe because it’s about….a woman’s PERIOD! Gasp! There I said it. Look both ways- is anyone listening? Hush now, […]
If you are dead set on exercising hardcore in Phase 3 of the hCG diet, like I was, and you want to get strong and fit can’t wait till P4, you will likely find that you don’t stabilize at a certain weight right away, and definitely not in the 2 lb window In part 1 […]
Stabilizing hCG Weight Loss Higher in Phase 3 – When to ignore the 2 lb rule. Because I’ve had a rather unique journey with my weight loss and hCG, I have learned there is a time to completely ignore this “stay within 2lbs” rule while stabilizing in Phase 3 or you’ll literally drive your body […]
So for this particular article it’s important for me to say I am NOT a doctor, I’m not a medical professional, man I’m not even a front desk receptionist at a medical facility. I am going to share: Why I chose to not eat the fruits and melba on Phase 2 of the hCG Diet […]
What To Do If You Royally Mess Up P3 and Gain 5lbs Okay so this is an actual question from one of you guys when I originally sent out my newsletter asking for you for your P3 questions. And boy I’m so glad I asked! This is one of those topics that’s EXCELLENT yet I […]
With Phase 3 it seems there’s basically 3 different factors that are being addressed. Weight Stabilization:Stabilizing your new weight so it stays in about the same place with relative ease. Digestive System Adjustment:Gradually readjusting your digestive system to eating both larger amounts of foods and more fats Discover Possible Food Sensitivities:Discovering if you have any […]
Ah so you are debating the 2 day vs. 3 day load question huh? I think there are just 2 questions to ask yourself when it comes to this: Are you considering a 3 day load because you feel you truly need it, or because you want an excuse to buy another cake? How do […]
Hello lovely hCGers. This interview is part of what is now a plethora of weight loss success stories with real everyday women (and men! There’s a few dude interviews in there) who have used either hCG injections or drops with the hCG diet protocol to lose between 20 and 150 lbs. See all the hCG […]
This is all about the POINT of P3. For instructions on HOW to actually do P3, check out that series here: How to Do Phase 3. With Phase 3 it seems there’s basically 3 different factors that are being addressed. Weight Stabilization: Stabilizing your new weight so it stays in about the same place with […]
What Is the Purpose of Phase 3? We will go into lots of detail in other blogposts on HOW to do Phase 3. In fact, you can check out the Do-Able Way to Do Phase 3 for more on that. However, this 3 part series is dedicated to “What’s the Point of P3?” so we […]
Hello lovely hCGers. This interview is part of what is now a plethora of weight loss success stories with real everyday women (and men! There’s a few dude interviews in there) who have used either hCG injections or drops with the hCG diet protocol to lose between 20 and 150 lbs. See all the hCG […]
This is the first of a series of quarterly updates now on how life is going in maintenance mode since ending my last round 16 months ago (actually I just realized it was 17 months- sorry guys- some of these posts I’m working on for 2 months at a time so the timeline gets skewed). […]
Let’s chat about the 8 basic keys/tips to a successful Phase 3 on the hCG Diet. You can do this on your own. Or you can take the short-cut with my P3tolife Program that now has over 130 testimonials, as well as many P3 success story video interviews and has been reviewed and endorsed by […]
It CAN Be Simple. There’s basically three ways you can handle Phase 3 1. the DO-ABLE WAY Follow the 1 basic principle of Phase 3, see how it goes and be willing to troubleshoot and make corrections where necessary. 2. the BEST WAY Be uber strict. This way will essentially take the roller-coaster feeling aspect […]
Hello lovely hCGers. This interview is part of what is now a plethora of weight loss success stories with real everyday women (and men! There’s a few dude interviews in there) who have used either hCG injections or drops with the hCG diet protocol to lose between 20 and 150 lbs. See all the hCG […]
Hello lovely hCGers. This interview is part of what is now a plethora of weight loss success stories with real everyday women (and men! There’s a few dude interviews in there) who have used either hCG injections or drops with the hCG diet protocol to lose between 20 and 150 lbs. See all the hCG […]
Hello lovely hCGers. This interview is part of what is now a plethora of weight loss success stories with real everyday women (and men! There’s a few dude interviews in there) who have used either hCG injections or drops with the hCG diet protocol to lose between 20 and 150 lbs. See all the hCG […]
So the outcome of this could only have gone 2 ways- good or bad. I don’t think I’ll be spoiling the article to tell you I came home after being out of town an entire month weighing LESS than when I left. Now you’ll want to read on and find out how I did that! […]
We already discussed how to fix a cheat on the hCG Diet, and why cheating on hCG is really not a good idea. We all know this. I know this. And I still cheated a few times on hCG. It doesn’t mean ultimate failure. It just means it may take a little longer to get […]
This is a topic close to my heart, I think because I see it as a more difficult problem to address and it’s something I’m less able to help people with but wish I could. It’s easy to help someone fix their dose- you just try going up or down, and bam, everything is better. […]
So you’ve been in phase 4 for awhile now. Perhaps you’ve lost fifty, sixty pounds, and you’ve maintained well. But recently due to life circumstances- emotional trauma, vacation, whatever, you find yourself outside of your comfort zone on the scale. Your first thought MAY be to do a round of hCG- but is this really […]
“I have to say, this is the first round where I did a 95% clean load and MAN what a difference it makes. I’ve had literally NO hunger these first 3 VLCDs.” – AMY What is the traditional, or regular way people load for the hCG diet? Eat whatever you want including pizza, donuts, milkshakes, […]
This post is long and wordy because I care about you guys and I want to infuse some warmth and acceptance into any of you who need it. This is my virtual hug from me to you. Actually it’s more like a cuddle-on-the-couch thing since it’s so long….. If you missed the first 3 reasons […]
Yes the photo is totally unrelated to HCG really- except that perhaps you can see I’m still maintaining my weightloss I suppose by the look of my face- but mostly I just can’t bear to have an article without a photo and since I’m still out of town the best of what I have is […]
Welcome to my HCGChica podcast!!! Can you tell I’m proud and excited? I have been putting up videos on youtube for quite some time- about 3 years now, so that’s long since been un-intimidating- but podcasting on the other hand- well, lets just say it’s been in the back of my mind for several months […]
