From time to time we all enjoy going out for dinner and having a nice, juicy hamburger. This is a perfect dining out choice for P3 and of course for life! However, if you NEED to dine out, you can still do this, even on P2, if you choose wisely! For P2 this is not ideal, but if you are stuck and need to grab something it is a wiser choice than the alternatives out there. Just order it with [Continue Reading...]
Mom Was Right- Eat Your Veggies!
Question of the Week- The Importance of Vegetables and Your Weight Today Carol's VLOG and question of the week addresses the importance of vegetables in our diet. You need at least 3-4 cups of vegetables a day or more. Ways to prepare your vegetables: The best way to eat your vegetables is raw. This packs the most nutrients and you get the best benefit from them. Make big salads [Continue Reading...]
Melba Toast Recipe
As you read in this article Melba Toast has hidden sugars. Here is a recipe to make your own: Phase 2 Recipes for Melba Toast 1 cup whole grain flour (I used Bobs Red Mill) ingredients: Whole grain organic stone ground hard red wheat 3/4 cup water 1 tsp sea salt Mix it all up, and then plop about a teaspoon portions on parchment paper (round or oblong). Bake at about 380 for 15 to 20 [Continue Reading...]
Asian Marinade Dressing
2 T minced ginger 1T. minced garlic 1/4 c. water 1/2 c. white vinegar (also good with coconut vinegar) 1/4 c. Bragg's Liquid Amino's 2 pkg. of Stevia or 1/2 tsp. liquid Stevia Mix together and marinade steak, chicken, shrimp ... just about anything! And you really don't need to marinade long for great flavor. Recipe by Katie Dambro [Continue Reading...]
Healthy Loading Foods
Question of the Week- Healthy Loading Foods Loading is key to making phase 2 a success for you! Those who do not load correctly experience hunger during the first three to four days of the 500 calorie diet, while those who load correctly report low-to-no hunger. The protocol burns your abnormal fat stores for fuel, but it does not begin working until the third dose, so eating 500 [Continue Reading...]
Easy Sauteed Spinach
Phase 3 2 Tbsp coconut oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger root, peeled and grated (optional) 2 cups organic spinach ½ Tbsp. (Coconut Secret) Coconut Aminos or (Braggs) Liquid Aminos 1 tsp. sesame seeds Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, cook, stirring until garlic softens. Add spinach and cook until leaves soften, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in [Continue Reading...]
What am I Doing Wrong?
Question of the Week with Carol: Keeping a Food Journal is Essential to your success! What am I doing wrong? Carol discusses the need to keep a thorough food journal throughout phase 2 and 3. This is important because if you experience of gaining or stalling, we can quickly help you identify what changes need to be made in your daily diet. "If you've done all this work of sticking to [Continue Reading...]
Pounds and INCHES..
The diet is all about Pounds and Inches. When we are not losing pounds our body is shrinking right before our eyes. One of the biggest mistakes we can make is always focusing and getting discouraged by the scale. This is where this little handy tools come into play. When we are in a stall we are usually losing inches and the only way to know that is to measure. Many skip this very essential [Continue Reading...]
Thanksgiving Friday
Thanksgiving is next Thursday and we wanted to share some great recipes for Phase 2 and Phase 3 that will help you not gain during the feast. Appetizers: Pumpkin Smoothie (great to have before company comes or before you begin to spend hours cooking, to fill you up so you are not so tempted) 1 C. Almond Milk 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Pie spice (recipe below or [Continue Reading...]
Cabbage Friday!
All your favorite Phase 2 and Phase 3 cabbage recipes for the diet. Tangy Coleslaw with Flaxseed for Phase 3 Follow the Tangy Coleslaw Original Recipe and add the following ingredients: The Flaxseed adds a nice nutty flavor. Check out the benefits of adding flaxseed to your diet. Read More Original Tangy Coleslaw Recipe for Phase 2 1/8 C. MCT oil 1 package Stevia powder ( more or less [Continue Reading...]
