HCG Questions?

When I first started HCG, I had so many questions. At that time, there were not any "veterans" to provide guidance. I joined a few forums and we all figured it out as we went along. That was so many years ago, 2009 to be exact. 

Now, I want to help you in any way that I can. So, I decided to dedicate a post to questions about HCG. It's your opportunity to have your HCG questions answered. 

Post your question in the comments section and I will reply to your individual concerns. 

Is there something you wanted to know about the journey? Not sure what you can eat? Need help finding safe beauty products? 

Ask away!

Final HCG Results

I just realized I never posted my ending pic. I lost weight and looked great. I was able to get back to my normal weight that had been set back in high school. During my journey, I made a lot of great friends that supported me and that I am still friends with today. Want to see my after pictures?

Hello

Just stopping in to say hello. I still check this blog and I appreciate everyone who stops by or subscribes to my Youtube channel.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Load Day...

starts today! That's right, I'm doing a short round. My HCG is already mixed and in the fridge. I'm going to change somethings up b/c I'm so active. I am increasing my protein and watching my carbs. Things you will see is my continuance of juicing and eating Ezekiel bread. I love PB & J when I am on HCG. Yes, I do still lose. I'm so excited! I just haven't figured out how to break it to my low carb people that I am adding HCG to low carb. This is an experiment of sorts.



Are you all ready for the experiment? I am!

New Round?

I found two boxes of HCG, one expired in Jan of this year and one that expires in Oct. I think I'm going to go ahead and do a short round to use the one that expires next month. I just have to figure out the right protein amount so that I don't have to stop running.

So, be on the look out for new vids and post next month from my short round

P3 and P4 Recipes: Just posted!

 

I found a few P3 and P4 friendly recipes on my friend Laa'rs page. If you would like more recipes please check her page out. www.facebook.com/hcglara

Thanks

Upcoming recipes:

P3 coconut flour chocolate cake 
1 cup butter - softened
1 2/3 cup Truvia
10 eggs (at room temperature)
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups coconut flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cup milk or coconut milk
Coconut oil

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two 9 inch or 8 inch layer pans with coconut oil and dust with cocoa powder.

In an electric mixer combine butter and Truvia, and beat together for about 2 minutes.
Add eggs in one at a time and beat high speed for about 3 minutes.
Add in the vanilla while beating the eggs and butter mixture.
In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients together and add alternately with the milk to the butter mixture.
Beat batter for about five minutes on high speed.
Spoon batter into the two prepared cake pans and smooth out tops.
Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.
Place pans on wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans.
Cool cakes completely before frosting. -Find frosting recipe in another post



Cupcakes: Make recipe as directed but spoon batter into muffin cups and bake for about 26-30 minutes.
Frost after cupcakes have cooled completely. Makes about 24 cupcakes.


adapted from Tropical Traditions


frosting: Ingredients:

1/2 stick butter, softened
2 tablespoons Truvia
2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk (optional for a glossy look)

Preparation:
Cream the butter in a small bowl until fluffy. PowderTruvia in a blender or coffee grinder for a minute or two, then let settle for a minute before removing the lid. Stir Truvia into the butter and blend until smooth. Slowly blend in the cocoa powder. Blend in the vanilla, milk and egg yolk (if using).

 

 

 

 

 

 P3 Coconut Milk Custard

(see pic at the beginning of the post)

5 large eggs
4 tablespoons of Truvia
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Options: add a little cinnamon or nutmeg during or after baking.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Place rack in center of oven.

Beat eggs, Truvia (or raw honey if P4), and coconut milk until frothy.

Pour mixture into 8" by 8" baking dish or individual ramekins/containers.

Place in larger pan filled with hot water.

Water should be halfway up the sides of baking dish.

Bake 30-45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Be careful not to overbake. If serving hot, spoon into dishes; if serving cold, allow mixture to cool before cutting into squares.

 P4 Almond Joy Freezer Pie

For the crust:
3/4 cup almond flour

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3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted

1/4 tsp. sea salt

1/4 cup coconut oil, softened over low heat

1 Tbsp. Truvia

2 tsp. organic vanilla

In a large bowl combine almond flour, toasted coconut and salt. Whisk together coconut oil, Truvia (if using) and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and thoroughly combine. Press mixture into desired dessert dish (9″ pie plate, mini cheesecake pans, springform pan or square 9×9 dish). Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.

For the filling:

5 small ripe bananas, peeled and broken into small pieces (about 14-16 ounces peeled)

1 cup organic coconut milk, canned

1/4 cup unsweetened cacao powder (or carob)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp almond extract

Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend until very smooth, about 3 minutes on high-speed. Check to make sure all the banana is pureed before filling the crust. Pour filling into your cooled crust and sprinkle toppings (listed below) across the top of the filling. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

For the topping:

1/2 cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

1-2 oz. finely chopped or shaved dark chocolate
Set the dessert at room temperature about 20 minutes before serving, cut with a sharp knife

-- Simply Living Healthy

 

Need help?

Hello,

If you have any questions please feel free to ask, I am still here to help. If you have topic you would like for me to discuss, please leave a comment.

Thanks for stopping by!

Support Cancer Research

Hello all,

You know I never post anything to buy or market any products. However, there is a young lady who is hosting an eboutique with all of the proceeds going to ovarian cancer research. This is very special and dear to me b/c I've have tumors removed from my ovaries twice in addition to having other reproductive surgeries almost yearly. It was a terrifying experience but I have been blessed to have received positive results. However, I would like to support those who don't have the same outcome.

Please support the cause and share the think or post with your friends. The sale is this weekend and I apologize for posting so late. I'm just getting in from my race.


Here is the info:
               

Ladies: We have the opportunity to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research! The net proceeds from every $36 Tribute Bracelet sold will benefit the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Get your bracelet at: http://www.stelladot.com/ts/v4ei5

Search for "Tribute Bracelet" under Product Search or Find it under the Jewelry tab.

Haystacks (Rogue P2)

Haystacks are like no bake drop cookies.

2 cups splenda
3 tbsp sf cocoa
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup sf peanut butter or almond butter


Mix splenda, cocoa, butter, cream, and water in saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring
to rolling boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, add peanut/almond butter and
vanilla until melted. Stir in enough coconut until most of chocolate mixture is
absorbed. Drop onto nonstick surface and chill for 2-3 hours.

Detox Bath

One of the most popular things people do during P2 of the HCG diet is a detox bath. For most it yields better losses. Detox baths are also good for muscle soreness if you are working out on the diet and it helps with softening your skin.

Detox Bath

#1
1 Cup Epsom Salt
1 Cup Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Baking Soda

#2
1 Cup Epsom Salt
1/2 Cup Baking Soda

Rogue HCG P2: French Toast

As you know I am one of the people who do not follow P2 100%. If you are a rogue HCGer than this recipe is for you. It's quick easy and super simple.

2 slices Ezekiel Bread
2 eggs
1 pack of Splenda
1/2 tsp of cinnamon

1T Extra Virgin Coconut oil
1tsp Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (optional) The one I'm speaking of is found on the coffee isle.


Mix eggs, splenda, cinnamon, and syrup in a bowl big enough to lay bread in. Heat coconut oil in a pan. Lay both sides of Ezekiel bread in the egg mixture. Then place in heated skillet. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Serve with butter substitute and sugar free syrup.

Ban on HCG

It's official! One of the best diet aids has been taken off the market. The major supply source for HCG, alldaychemist.com, is no longer selling HCG. Those who have some stashed are holding on to and using it like it's gold. I won't do another round unless I can fully commit to it. I wonder what HCG veterans will do now that our beloved crack, HCG, is no longer for sale. 


What diet will you try next?

HCG Vets doing another round...

There are a few vets on FB that are in the middle of a round or about to start one. It seems most of them are doing pellets b/c they are tired of shots. As for me, if I ever decided to give it another go I would stick with my injections b/c it's easier for me.


If you are looking for support on your journey you can try HCG forums or look up HCGers on FB. To find HCGers on FB just type in HCG and you should be flooded with people who have HCG in their names. Also, a good forum is www.4hcgsuccess.com or www.hcgdietinfo.com.

I started out on the latter site but moved with the other vets to the new site, the former.

HCG Load Days

I learned a few tricks about loading over the time I  was on HCG. The most important thing is to stick with protein and fats. Stay away from chips, bread, rice, etc. I love to eat cheesecake, ice cream, Johnsonville sausage, pre-packed hamburgers with bacon in them, ribs...you get the idea.

 Before you start make sure you have read "Pounds and Inches" and you know exactly what you are getting into. This diet is hard b/c it requires willpower. You have to be in a good place mentally before you begin or your round will be a disaster.

I would stay away from alcohol b/c it will cause a big jump on the scale and it's really no reason for it during loading.

It is important to remember that you are supposed to eat to the point where you want to vomit. Loading is the only when you can gorge and it is acceptable. Don't beat yourself up or feel guilty about how much you are eating. It is your job to eat this much or you will be extremely hungry the first week on P2. You will not be happy and will definitely know you load incorrectly. (Trust me, been there...)

Take your dose before you eat and wait at least 30 mins. When I tried taking my shot and eating right after it made me sick within mins. The earlier you take you dose the better. That is for loading and during your round.

If you have any question or are not sure about what to eat, ask. There are plenty of veterans including myself that would be happy to help you.

P2 Teas...

While on P2 I had plenty of tea. I'm not a big water drinker and tea saved me and my losses. I used diffferent flavors: orange, cinnamon, blueberry, peppermint, spearmint, honey vanilla, jasmine, etc...you name it I tried it. However, no matter what flavor tea I used, I always mixed it with Oolong tea (a strong green tea) to make sure I receive some benefits to having so much tea. I also tried Yerba Mate but I couldn't tolerate the chocolate version...stalled me for some reason.

My advice to anyone trying to figure out what teas to use is to buy whatever flavor you like. I found that only one tea caused me issues. I would also say to mix it with a green tea.

This is the one I ordered from Vitacost.com. I paid $5.04 for a box of 100.

I still mix my teas with this one even when I'm not on P2.

Feel free to follow me and ask any questions. If you have a topic you would like for me to discuss, please send me an email: lowcarbtiki@yahoo.com.