Skirt Steak Salad

Ingredients

• 200 grams skirt steak
• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup grapefruit wedges
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 handful watercress leaves

Instructions

Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper, and cook to desired doneness. Slice thinly and set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Divide mixture evenly between two plates and top with the steak slices. Serve warm.

Makes 2 servings.

Going to a restaurant this weekend?

Don’t worry. Just because you are on a diet it doesn’t mean you have to close yourself to the world. Here are a few tips to help you get through it:

·         Decide where you are going ahead of time, then go the restaurant’s website and look through the menu to see what low cal choices they have. If they don’t have healthy choices and you can’t pick another place, ask for a plain grilled chicken breast or a steak with a veggie. Most restaurants can accommodate that.

·         Decide on your ENTIRE meal before you get to the restaurant. Once you get there don’t bother looking at the menu. You already know what your're, don’t temp yourself.

·         If you feel you might be too tempted at the restaurant, have a snack before you get there.

·         Bring packets of Stevia with you for the Iced tea or drink water with lime, which I find really refreshing.

·         Once there enjoy yourself. Don’t dwell on what you can’t eat; rather focus on how great you will feel once you lose those extra pounds.

·         Order fresh fruit for dessert.

·         Smile and enjoy your friends and family ! J

Miracle Noodles and the HCG Diet

What are Miracle Noddles?

If you have never heard of these noodles, you SHOULD !!  

NO Sugar or Starch - NO Carbs-No Protein-No Calories-Natural Fiber

How will Miracle Noodles help me lose weight on the hCG diet?

Miracle Noodle slow digestion and will give you a feeling of fullness. When you are full, you will eat less and snack less. Miracle Noodles make staying on your hCG diet plan a lot easier.

What Amount of Miracle Noodles should I eat on the hCG diet?

You can replace 1 meal with  Miracle Noodles or have Miracle Noodles as a quick snack.

And if you are not loosing weight on the HCG diet?

The good news is you can also use Miracle Noodles as a plateau breaker. Simply replace two meals with Miracle Noodles for a day or two, and your diet efforts should start moving the scale down again.

NEW FOOD ITEMS ALLOWED on the HCG VITA DIET PROGRAM!!

MEATS: Tuna, Albacore and Chicken Breast Canned in Water.

VEGGIES: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Green Beans, Zucchini and Alfalfa Sprouts.

FRUITS: Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Watermelon and Melon

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HCG VITA DIET – PHASE 3!!!

1.       Avoid all starches and sugars for three weeks following the HCG phase of the diet then introduce healthy carbohydrates back into your diet slowly as you begin the maintenance phase of the diet

2.       Weigh yourself daily.

3.       Enjoy eggs, cheese, dairy, healthy fats, and more variety of non-starchy vegetables and fruits.

4.      You may enjoy an alcoholic beverage such as wine, beer or liquor with meals during phase 3. Avoid sweet mixers, liqueurs, and dessert alcohols.

5.       Avoid very sweet fresh and dried fruits due to the high sugar content.

6.       Avoid starchy vegetables such as potatoes, winter squash, corn, beans, beets, and peas.

7.       Check ingredients and labels as you shop to avoid ingesting starch or sugars.

8.       Limit your use of nuts. Small amounts in recipes should be okay.

9.       Check the starch content of the nuts and remove the skins if possible.

10.   Eat organic foods as much as possible and avoid fast food restaurants and processed foods.

11.   Avoid artificial sweeteners and sodas.

12.   Do a “steak day” if you go over 2 pounds of your last Drops weight. For a “steak day”, make sure to drink plenty of water and avoid food during the day then eat a large steak with either a raw apple or tomato for dinner. You should find yourself back on track the next morning and maintaining your weight.

13.   Avoid losing weight during phase 3. You want to maintain your loss within 2 pounds of your last Drops weight in either direction.

14.   Make sure you eat enough calories. Supplement your diet with healthy fats such as olive, virgin coconut oil, avocado or flax seed oil.

15.   Feel free to take your vitamins and supplements during phase 3.

16.   Consider doing colon, Candida, or other cleanses during phase 3. Candida cleansing is particularly helpful if you have had sugar or starch cravings in the past.

17.   Drink plenty of water and the recommended teas throughout the day.

18.   Exercise in moderation. Good exercises include walking, yoga, rebounding, and light strength training.

19.   Visualize yourself at your goal weight and stay positive.

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

 100 grams ground beef
2 medium sized tomatoes
1 serving of Melba toast crumbs
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 clove garlic crushed and minced
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
 
Directions

 Hollow out the tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and turn upside down to drain
for 10 minutes. Brown ground beef in a small frying pan (no oil); add onion, garlic
and spices. Pack ground beef mixture into tomatoes, add small amount of
water to bottom of dish, top with Melba toast crumbs and salt, and bake in
350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 Melba toast)

Need a snack ?? Jello it is !!

Now we can have SUGAR-FREE JELLO During Phase 2 of the "VITA DIET" Protocol!!!! - Up To 3 / Day!!!

No Bean Chili

 

Ingredients

1 pound lean, lean ground beef  (you can also use lean turkey if you prefer)
6 oz can Tomato paste
Minced onion (dried or fresh)Garlic (the more the better)
Chili powder
Italian seasoning
Cayenne pepper
Emeril's Bam Original Essence Seasoning
water or beef broth (to desired thickness)
salt
pepper

Directions

Brown ground beef  or turkey in a non stick pan with no oil. Stir and add spices to taste. Add tomato and broth.  Simmer, the longer it simmers the more flavorful.

During Phase 3,  feel free to add the cheddar cheese.

Number of Servings: 5

Start being healty TODAY !! Do you know how much sugar is in a Coke can?

Yummy Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 200 grams of crab meat
• 2 Melba toast, pureed into crumbs
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dill
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

In a bowl, combine crab meat and remaining ingredients. Mix well and form into patties. Brown in nonstick skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side.

Makes 2 servings. Enjoy !