The Protocol Plan

The diet protocol that I mentioned on my last post is composed of 4 phases. I'm not the genius behind this. Know that everything that I am about to mention I learned from google.But regardless of how many links I clicked on google, I'd always find myself going back to Dr. Simeons Original Protocol called Pounds and Inches (download a free pdf copy of his book).

I'll try my best to summarize the protocol.

I recommend you do the following

Take HCG drops as directed on the bottle. If you find yourself hungrier some days, take the drops as many times a day as you need to control your appetite.

Take a before and after picture of yourself – the change can be quite dramatic! Also, record your measurements and do so each week to track your progress.

Success with this diet comes from strictly following everything to the tee.

Things You'll need

Supplements

• Supplements
  Take Vitamin B12 and Potassium daily while on this diet. Vitamin B12 helps energy levels and Potassium keeps your electrolytes balanced.Always purchase good quality supplements. No other vitamins are required.
  
  • Vitamin B12 helps energy levels
  • Potassium keeps your electrolytes balanced
    Again, I purchased mine from Amazon: B12 and potssium
• Digital Food Scale
  I purchased mine from Amazon: Eat Smart Scale
• Bathroom Digital Scale
  I purchased mine from Amazon: EatSmart Precision Premium Digital Bathroom Scale with 3.5" LCD and "Step-On" Technology (comes with measuring tape!)
• Measuring Tape
  Just in case your bathroom digital scale didn't come with one: from Amazon: Myotape
• and of course, your HCG Homeopathic Drops

Phase I: Gorge!! (days 1, 2)

Day One and Day Two:

• Take the HCG drops
  • 3 times each day at 8-hour intervals
  • You must activate the drops each time you take them – slap the bottom of the bottle on your hand 10 times to activate.
  • Place the drops under your tongue and hold as long as you can – for a minimum of 2 minutes – and then swallow. That's it.
• Do not eat, smoke or drink anything for a least 15 minutes before and after taking the drops.
• Drink at least 2 liters of water per day.
• Gorge yourself and eat as much as you want of anything.
  This is very important to your success. Don't worry about weight gain; it will come off very quickly.

Phase II - 500 calories (days 3- 27 - can be extended to 42 days)

Day Three and Onward:

• Every morning after using the toilet, weigh yourself without clothes. Keep a daily record of your weight.
• Take your HCG drops as directed on the bottle. Take more if needed.
• Drink a minimum of 2 liters of water per day.
• You may eat less food, but not more and don't skip meals.
• Eat only the foods outlined in the next section: Your Diet Plan – follow it exactly. Remember, NO oil, butter or dressings of any kind.
• You may eat less than your daily allowance of food. You can break up the food into smaller meals if you like, for example, you might want to save the fruit and Melba toast for snacks.
• You may eat less but never more!

Your Diet Plan

The 500-calorie diet is started on your 3rd day of drops.

Liquids

• Tea, coffee, plain water or mineral water are the only drins allowed in any quantity –do not use sugar. 
• Only 1 Tablespoon of milk is allowed in 24 hours. 
• Green, Yerba Matte and Chamomile teas are preferred.

Lunch

• 100 GRAMS OF:
  • Veal
  • Beef
  • Chicken Breast (The chicken breast must be removed from the bird before cooking)
  • Fresh White Fish
  • Lobster
  • Crab
  • Shrimp
    All visible fast must be carefully removed before cooking and the meat must be weight raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat.
  • Salmon, ell, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. 
• One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: 
  • spinach
  • chard
  • chicory
  • beet greens
  • green salad
  • tomatoes
  • celery
  • fennel
  • onions
  • red radishes
  • cucumbers,
  • asparagus
  • cabbage
    Amount is not limited.
• One breadstick (grissini) or one Melba toast.
• An apple or a handful of strawberries or ½ grapefruit or an orange.

Dinner

• The same 4 choices as for lunch.

Other Limitations

• Stevia may be used. 
• The juice of 1 lemon is allowed for all purposes. 
• Salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard powder, garlic, basil, parsley, thyme, marjoram, etc. may be used for seasoning, but no oil, butter or dressing.
• Avoid peppermint tea.
• Drink a minimum of 2 liters of water per day.  Your body will be more likely to store water if you don’t drink enough.  Water is also needed to wash away toxins and fat.
• No medicines, lotions or cosmetics other than lipstick and mineral powders may be used.  All products used must be oil free.  Shampoo & conditioner are allowed; but keep the conditioner away from the scalp.  Safe toothpaste to use is Tom's or Baking Soda but you aren't allowed mouthwash or gum. 

All things not listed are forbidden.

Do's and Don'ts:

• No over the counter medications or food supplements
• No creams or lotions unless they are oil free
• No deodorant – you may use a crystal rock found in health food stores, like Trader Joe's or Henry's
• Exercise is not necessary for the diet to work, but going for a 30 minute walk will add to your success.
• If it is not on the diet, don't eat it, drink it or chew it!
• Cosmetics must be oil free. Lipstick is allowed.
• You may use mineral oil or petroleum jelly for dry skin, as it is not absorbed
• Wear gloves when trimming fat off meat as fat can be absorbed through the skin, don't handle anything containing fat without gloves.

Hunger Pangs:

• Mild hunger will vary from time to time and from person to person and will usually last only a few days at the start. Most people have no problem at all – especially if they ate a lot the first 2 days of gorging.
• Take a few drops of HCG as often as you need to keep your appetite under control. - If you get hungry the same time each day, save one of your fruits to eat at that time.

You Aren't Losing Weight And/Or You Are Constipated:

• Continue taking your drops and drinking your water and eat 6 apples throughout the day.
• No other food is allowed.
• This will break the plateau and solve your tummy trouble.

Ending Phase II

• The last 3 days of your diet you do not take any drops. It takes about 3 days to get the drops out of your system. Continue on the 500-calorie diet for the 3 days you are off the drops. If you find yourself very hungry by the third day, you make eat a little extra protein.
• After the drops are out of your system, you may eat normally, but have no sugars or starches. (you normally double your protein intake, and your daily calorie intake should be anywhere between 1,000 and 1,500)
• Read labels carefully. If you are not familiar with which foods have sugar and starch, many books and Internet articles will outline these foods.

Phase III: Stabilization

• For 3 weeks after stopping the drops you are allowed to eat whatever you want as long as there are NO STARCHES and NO SUGARS.
• Continue to weigh yourself every day, you are not to lose more than 2 pounds or gain more than 2 pounds.
• If you lose, you need to eat more.
• If you gain, you need to do a "steak day".

Steak Day

Anytime during the stabilization or maintenance period that you gain 2 pounds, the very same day you weigh over, do not eat any food until the evening meal – then eat a large steak cooked in oil or butter and 1 apple or a tomato. The weight should be gone by morning.

Phase IV: Maintenance

Slowly add in other foods, along with starch and sugar. Continue to weigh yourself every day – use the steak day if you gain more than 2 pounds. Make note of the foods that make you gain weight and minimize your intake.