How do you know if you should eat clean or do a correction day? Fairly often, we tell individuals who struggle with a gain to "eat clean," but few people understand what that means. Here is a quick review of when to do a correction day - and when NOT to do a correction day. 1. If you are in phase 3 and have gone over 2 lbs of the last dosage weight (LDW). Dr. Simeons indicates in Pounds and [Continue Reading...]
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High Fat Correction Day on P3
This is part 4 of the Alternative Correction Days (ACD) series. I have been testing these myself and logging the results and checking for any consequences in the three day window that follows. I am actually having success with each of these with an average of 1-2 lb loss. The goal is to not vary. If you are doing an egg day, then only do eggs. Today we are going to discuss high fat correction [Continue Reading...]
Correction Day Part 3 "Nut Day"
In this series I am discussing Alternative Correction Days for the hCG diet. It is important to note that Dr. Simeons recommendation that the correction day be done the day you have more than a +2 pound gain during the Phase 3 stabilization period. Nut day is a different method that has shown a successful 1-2 lb loss. The nuts must be eaten raw and choose nuts with the highest fat [Continue Reading...]
Scale vs. TOM
As if we need more frustration during hormonal cycles, it is true that our menstrual cycle can affect our weight. Fluctuations on the scale occur due to water retention that can be caused by hormones during TOM or "time of month." Symptoms typically get worse in a woman's late 30s and through her 40s as she approaches the transition to menopause. Although it is temporary and the weight will [Continue Reading...]
