When you didn’t eat carbs and fruit during P2

There are times during your Phase 2 of the HCG Diet you have totally removed the Fruits and carb choices just to beat your CRAVINGS and to make P2 much easier. Now, what will happen to your end weight? Practically, you will be losing much weight without fruits and carbs on your P2 and it’s gonna be an artificially low weight.

What had happened? Removing the fruits and carbs will make your diet super low. In the end, your body will tap into your stored glycogen for energy. Glycogen is not FAT- it’s basically stored water in your muscles. So, when you go to the next phase and stabilize, your body will hold onto the glycogen and refills the lost one as quickly as possible. Naturally, your body will regain several pounds, most of which are water and glycogen. Your weight will go higher than the 2-pounds range. My advice-try to stick with the HCG Diet P2 protocol.

When you have started some exercise on P3

Exercise on P3 won’t stabilize your weight right away. Here’s why… During exercise, your muscle retains weight. When you work out and sore, your body is breaking down the muscle tissue but will rebuild it into better and stronger one. For your muscle to rebuild its tissue, it needs water. As your muscles are building up the tissue, your body has to retain extra water.

The more trained your muscle is the more it stores glycogen. So, when you go back to working out on the P3, your muscle will store water more quickly which causes you to gain more weight than someone else in P3. Staying within the 2-pounds range is quite impossible to do. Just make sure you keep out sugars and starches out of the picture.

When you have done several steak days

Your weight isn’t stabilizing no matter how many steak days you’ve made. Still, you go up higher than the 2-pounds rule. Well, just give it a go and see if you can stabilize a little bit higher than 2-pounds range. If it seems impossible to stabilize despite all your efforts, considering leaving the rule behind can be a great idea rather than doing the steak day over and over again. A steak day is essentially fasting and is NOT healthy. If you find yourself doing the steak day every other week for weeks then definitely it’s not okay. Why not leave the rule behind and go up higher, perhaps, that is the way to go.

What are clean carbs? They are also known as complex carbs made up of a complicated molecule that’s being broken down slowly in the body. Some examples of clean carbohydrates are starchy veggies, whole grains and beans. These carbs are rich in fibers and antioxidants that can keep you full for a longer period of time. That means to say you only need them in a small amount. Since they contain a high level of starch, they are not allowed during phase 3 of the HCG Diet.

Phase 3 of the HCG Diet allows you to increase your calorie intake each day that includes carbohydrates. However, it is very vital that you consume only non-starchy clean carbs instead of the starchy ones. Understanding the difference in carbs can help you during your P3 challenge.

Below are lists of clean carbs that you can choose for P3:

1. Leafy greens

Spinach, chards, collard, romaine lettuce and kale are just some of the leafy greens that can give approximately 3.6 grams of clean carbs per 100 grams. They are also rich in B vitamins and magnesium which reduces stress and anxiety. Leafy greens are one of the best sources of carbs that can nourish your body. You can eat leafy greens alongside fish or chicken. You may as well blend it into a nutritious smoothie with some fruit for an afternoon deli.

• Apples

Apples, when consumed in moderation, are an excellent source of fibers and clean carbs. You may eat apples for a snack or mix it with a leafy greens salad. You can also make a smoothie for a sweet snack.

• Coconut flour

Coconut flour is an excellent form of dietary fiber and carbs. It contains approximately 64.8 grams of clean carbs per 100 grams. You can replace your normal flour to make bread and biscuits during the P3.

• Berries

Berries are an excellent source of clean carbs. You can get about 14 grams of clean carbs for every 100 grams of berries. Berries are packed with an antioxidant that helps you combat harmful free-radicals. They are also great ingredients for a smoothie or you may eat them as a snack.

• Broccoli

Broccoli is highly recommended for P3. It is a nutritional powerhouse that can give you about 7 grams of clean carbs for every 100 grams. It is rich in Vitamin B6 and calcium. You can eat broccoli as a side dish or blend it into a smoothie. You can even fry it with some eggs and coconut oil for breakfast.

Clean carbohydrates can leave you fuller for a longer period of time. They are also an excellent source of nutrition that you can eat in moderation during Phase 3 of the HCG Diet.

Diet slips are a normal part of any lifestyle change. Diet slips won’t really hurt your progress over what you have been working out for so long but how you react to the diet slip can. How you negatively react with the slip can leave you feeling down and discouraged.

Not only non-dieters face diet slip. Even successful HCG dieters face weight gain, especially over the holiday season. But with renewed dedication, you can stop the scale from creeping further and get back.

Tips to help you get back on track with the HCG Diet:

1. Don’t let holiday overeating extend one day longer. Get back on track right after the holiday. If you only took less than 10 days off the HCG diet, you can get back on the HCG diet without reloading. However, if you took more than 2 weeks off the diet, you have to reload. Getting back right away on track will limit your weight gain.
2. Eat smarter instead of committing yourself to a very strict diet. Start with resolving to eat less and NO fast food. Make a smart substitution by substituting your sugary intake with nutritious low-calorie alternatives like fruits and veggies. Completely cut-out your soda intake and substitute it with tea or lemonade. Sodas are a major source of empty calories.
3. Renew your commitment to healthy eating and weight loss by increasing your exercise time while you are decreasing your calorie intake. If you live in an area with a mild winter, biking to work is a good way to help you lose some of those weights. Instead of using the elevators, use the stair. Walking is a great way to lose weight. Walking can make a huge difference when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and overall heart health.
4. Carefully plan every meal. Up your protein by eating more lean meats. Proteins prolong the feeling of fullness than carbohydrates or fats. Stick to low-fat protein like low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese. Emphasize fruits and vegetables. Fruits can increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Fruits will clean your body of those simple carbohydrates and heavy fats.
5. Zero in your food triggers. Eating some of your trigger food at one meal will not do great damage but taking them home to eat for days could.

Review your diet success before the holidays. Return to your healthy eating habits without hesitations.