Preparing for the VLCD

Many people have found that cleansing the body helps prepare the body for what is to come ahead. A Candida cleanse helps with sugar cravings and a colon cleanse can begin the process of clearing out the toxins and prevent constipation during the protocol. Also, a detox bath can be helpful. See our article on…

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Phase 3 Menu

A typical day in phase 3 can be tricky without some guidelines.  First always remember to exit phase 2 slowly adding in new foods.  Many start day one of phase 2 and start packing in too many new foods.  Check out the Phase 3 Stabilization section which will help you achieve success.  The goal of…

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Phase 2 Recipes

This week I will start listing some of our favorite Phase 2 recipes.  Enjoy your time with your family and friends during the holiday!  Let’s kick off 2011 with a plan to achieve our goals! Chicken Soup P2 Chicken Soup 100 grams chicken breast, cubed 1  1/2 C. chopped celery 2 C. Chicken broth 1…

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Getting Back on Track

We set out with great intentions to not succumb to the pumkin pie and fattening carbohydrates of the holiday meal or family gathering. What happens if we cheat and we are on the hCG VLCD. The hCG diet takes discipline, determination and careful planning. I think careful planning may be the smartest thing we can…

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