Question of the Week? - What about the " Fat Fast" The question of the week will address the "Fat Fast" and other methods used to manipulate the scale during the protocol. In Pounds and Inches, Dr. Simeons discusses the importance of the process in resetting the hypothalamus. This protocol, whether you are on the original or on a modified version through your doctor, is point specific to do two [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...]
Stalls Happen
When doing protocol, we almost all experience stalls. In Pounds and Inches, Dr. Simeons addresses the main causes of stalls and what to expect. There are many reasons for stalls and you may find that you fit into one of the categories listed below. If none of these apply, it could be dietary errors or lack of diligence with tracking. It is important to know your body will not lose pounds every day [Continue Reading...]
Eating Clean Vlog
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 we are talking about, so I wanted to do a quick review of when and when not to do a correction day. Absolutely no processed foods or sugars including natural sugars like Agave or honey. Avoid milk and cheese as they can be very [Continue Reading...]
Monday Morning Dieting Blues
We set out with great intentions to resist the party foods, but what happens if we cheat when we are on the VLCD? Get back on track as soon as possible. You will be able to correct it if you do not let it get out of control. The diet takes discipline, determination, and careful planning. I think careful planning may be the smartest thing we can teach. I will link some of my favorite to go [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...]
Cheated on your Diet?
It happens to the best of us. We set out with great intentions to not succumb to the pumkin pie and fattening carbs of the holiday meal. What happens if we cheat and we are on VLCD. I wanted to give you some tips to detoxify and get back on track. According to Dr. Simeons if you cheat you will have a 3 day plateau with no weight loss and possible gain. Expect this and don't be disappointed if [Continue Reading...]
Phase 3 Stabilization 21 Consecutive Days
We have people ask us all the time about Phase 3 and tips for stabilization. We have a special section on the blog dedicated to Phase 3 stabilization. We strongly believe in stabilization before moving into any other phase, whether you are going back to Phase 2 or on to Phase 4. The importance of resetting the hypothalamus is written in Pounds and Inches. Dr. Simeons recommends a six week [Continue Reading...]
Protocol Takes Discipline
We set out with great intentions to not succumb to the pumpkin pie and fattening carbohydrates of the holiday meal or family gathering. What happens if we cheat and we are on VLCD. The diet takes discipline, determination and careful planning. I think careful planning may be the smartest thing we can teach. I will link to my favorite to go recipes that kept me from cheating. According to Dr. [Continue Reading...]
Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce WrapsI have had many people ask me how I eat on P4 and I have to say its similar to P2 and P3. I really just concentrate on eating healthy. Do I spluge from time to time, yes! I thought it would be helpful to just share for what I am eating and document any side effects from it. I am a little more simple and just make stuff up as I go along. I do not own a recipe book and do not [Continue Reading...]
