5 Tips to help you complete the HCG Diet Successfully

1.       Start the diet with the full intention of completing it. Commit to it!! If you plan to fail you will, if you plan to succeed you will!

2.       Drink plenty of water to help eliminate fat and toxins.

3.       Prepare all your meals ahead of time so that they can be ready for you when you need it.  Avoid falling in the trap of not having the food ready and eating something else instead.

4.       Do the diet with a buddy !!! The buddy system REALLY works !!

5.       Use mineral make up and lotions with mineral oils. Wondering what is mineral oil?

Mineral oil is one of a number of inexpensive byproducts that are made from petroleum. Sometimes referred to as paraffin oil or Nujol, white mineral oil is composed of a blend of hydrocarbons that is not unlike that of petroleum jelly. The difference is that mineral oil is a liquid petrolatum, making it an ideal choice for a number of applications.

Perhaps the single most common use for white mineral oil is to remove makeup at the end of the day. Mineral oil has the ability to cut through the minute amounts of grease and dirt that tend to cling to makeup over the course of the day, making it possible to strip off the layer of makeup easy and prepare the face for cleansing. Along with removing makeup from the face, mineral oil is often used as a beauty treatment, as it is an excellent amplifier that helps the body to absorb ultraviolet rays without drying out the skin. While not everyone is aware, baby oil is simply mineral oil that has been enhanced with a small amount of fragrance.

You will find mineral makeup at Walmart or any drugstore, or at this website.  

http://shop.avon.com/shop/search.aspx?department=search&find_spec=mineral makeup

Most lotions are made of mineral oil, look at the ingredients to verify.

HCG Diet on the News

Caramelized Apples

Ingredients
1 apple
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 packet powdered stevia
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of nutmeg
1 tablespoon water
English toffee stevia to taste

Directions
Slice apple into very thin slices. Arrange in layers in a round 3 inch crème Brule dish. For each layer, sprinkle generously with cinnamon, nutmeg, and powdered and English toffee stevia. Continue layering with spices until dish is full. Sprinkle lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and water over the apple slices. Bake at 375 for approximately 20-25 minutes or until apples are cooked and top is slightly crispy. Drizzle with additional English toffee stevia if desired. Serve warm.

Makes 1 serving (1 fruit) (((Phase 3 modifications: Add a small amount of melted butter to the mixture and top with a tablespoon of chopped walnuts or pecans.)))

Dr. Oz talks about the HCG Diet

Blueberry Protein Smoothie for Phase 3

Ingredients
 
 1 scoop VANILLA WHEY PROTEIN POWDER
 ½ cup Frozen NO SUGAR ADDED Blueberries
 ½ cup Oikos Greek Plain Yogurt
 ½ cup UNSWEET Almond Milk
½ cup Water
4 packets Stevia
 2-3 dropperfuls of French Vanilla Stevia (Liquid)
14 ice cubes (less if you have a smaller container than I do. Mine holds 48 ounces)

Instructions
 Add all ingredients into blender and  blend until consistency of frothy icy smoothie.

238 calories Total Fat 3.8 g Saturated 1g Polyunsaturated .3g Monounsaturated .8g Cholestrol 70mg Sodium 172.5mg Potassium 382.5mg Total Carbs 16.5g Dietary Fiber 3.5g Sugars 11.5g Protein 35.5g Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 3% Calcium 47.5% Iron 7%

Asparagus Frittata

Ingredients

3 egg whites

1 whole egg

asparagus (allowed amount)

1-2 cloves minced garlic

1 T dehydrated minced onion

1 T water

1 t parsley

salt/pepper (to taste)

tabasco (optional)

 Directions

1. Preheat pan over MED heat.
   
2. Snap woody ends off asparagus and discard.
   
3. Snap each asparagus spear into 2-3 pieces. Add to pan with garlic & heat through until tender.
   
4. Preheat oven to 400.
   
5. In bowl, mix eggs & water. Add asparagus, minced onion, parsley, salt/pepper.
   
6. Pour egg mixture into non-stick baking dish (or dish lined with parchment paper).
   
7. Place in oven and cook 10-15 mins until done.
   
8. Top with tabasco (optional) and serve immediately.

Filet Mignon with Braised Cabbage

Ingredients:

4 oz filet mignon
1 cup Cabbage shredded
Cider vinegar
Lemon Pepper
Sweet n Low
Rosemary leaves
Instructions:
Coo the filet mignon in a stovetop grill pan.
Drizzle a little vinegar and lemmon pepper on top and sprinkle a few Rosemary leaves before grilling and make sure to not overcook. Slice very thin.

Cabbage is put in small saucepan with enough water to allow to 'braise'...adding vinegar and a packet or two of Sweet n Low to sweeten.

I like lemon pepper so I add that too. Fold the cabbage over and over to cook evenly...do not overcook.

Number of Servings: 1

 Enjoy !!
Calories per serving of Filet Mignon w/ Braised Cabbage
209 calories of Filet Mignon, (4 oz)

18 calories of Cabbage, fresh, (1 cup, shredded)

4 calories of Cider Vinegar, (2 tbsp)

Seafood Pasta

Ingredients

• 4oz Scallops, approximately 6-8 (lightly salted with sea salt)
• 4oz Shrimp approximately 6-8 (lightly salted with sea salt)
• 1/2 cup (1/3 of can) of Fire Roasted Tomatoes
• 1 Asparagus spear (Lg) 1/2 oz of fresh Baby Spinach
• 1oz of Mushrooms
• 3-4 tsp chopped Onion
• 2 cloves of Garlic
• Chopped fresh basil (2-3 lg leaves)
• Chopped fresh cilantro (2-3 stems)
• 1/2 pkg of Tofu Shirataki noodles

Directions Using a non-stick skillet in medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in a little of the juice off of the tomatoes. Then, add the asparagus and mushrooms. If the skillet gets too dry add a little water but no oil or butter. Next add the scallops and shrimp along with the basil and cilantro and cook until shrimp start to pink on both sides, then add the tomatoes. As the tomatoes continue to heat and the shrimp finish cooking pop the noodles in the microwave (in a microwave-safe container of course) for 1 minute. While the noodles are in the microwave, remove the skillet from the heat and toss in the fresh spinach. You want the spinach to be warm but not cooked. Serve over Shirataki noodles.

Cold Curried Chicken Salad

Ingredients
100 grams diced chicken
1 apple diced
Celery diced (optional)
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 clove of garlic crushed and minced
¼ teaspoon curry powder or to taste
Dash of garlic powder
Dash of onion powder
Dash of cayenne pepper
Dash of cinnamonchci
Dash of turmeric
Stevia to taste
>>>Directions
In small saucepan lightly sauté chicken in lemon juice until lightly brown,
add ¼ cup water and spices. Stir well and simmer over low heat until liquid
reduces to form a sauce and chicken is cooked well. Add water as needed to
create the consistency you want. Chill, add chopped apple and celery or
omit the celery and serve over a green salad.
Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit

Sample Daily Menu

Breakfast
Green Tea or Coffee

Lunch
Strawberry Crush
4 large strawberries
Crushed ice
Stevia to taste
Water
Blend strawberries, Stevia, crushed ice and water. You can add a squeeze of real lemon juice for a tart strawberry taste.

Shrimp Scampi
100 Grams of shrimp (peel shell off, weight out 100 grams before cooking)
1/4 Tsp minced garlic
3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
Dash of onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup vegetable broth or water (broth gives it more flavor)

In saucepan, sauté minced garlic in the lemon juice and vegetable broth. Add dry ingredients. Add shrimp and cook till pink or 5-7 minutes.

Grilled Asparagus
Asparagus spears
Salt and pepper
Sweet basil
Cut ends of asparagus, and season. On George Foreman grill, grill asparagus till desired doneness.

Snack
1 Grissini Breadsticks

Dinner
Grilled Chicken Salad
100 grams of organic chicken breast
1/4 tsp garlic
Dash of sweet basil
Dash of thyme
Dash of onion powder
Dash of salt and pepper to taste
Spinach

Season both sides of chicken breast with seasoning above. On Gorge Foreman grill, cook chicken for 3-4 minutes (depending on thickness of chicken, but do cook till done).

While that is cooking, prep Spinach. Rinse and dry, place in bowl.

Once Chicken is done, cut into cubes on a plate. Scrape juice and cubes into bowel of spinach. The natural juice from the chicken should be enough to not need any dressing.

Dessert
1 Apple
1 Grissini Breadsticks

Mexican Style Cilantro Chicken

Ingredients

100 grams cubed or sliced chicken
Chopped tomatoes
½ cup chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Fresh chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped onion
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ clove fresh garlic minced
¼ teaspoon chili powder
Cayenne to taste
Pinch of cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Lightly brown the chicken with a little lemon juice. Add spices, additional
lemon juice, and chicken broth. When the chicken is cooked thoroughly, add
fresh tomatoes and cilantro and cook for 5-10 more minutes.
Makes 1 serving (1 protein 1 vegetable)