Day 5 - My hCG Experience

Today I dropped down to 500 Calories, really its not that tough, I didn't really eat much more than that to begin with, except on those "craving" days that most girls get!  I'm really tired but I doubt that has anything to do with the hCG.

Before I go any further with this blog I guess I should let everyone know that the hCG protocol I'm involved with has NOTHING to do with Kevin Trudeau or Dr. Simmeon's hCG protocol.  I personally wouldn't trust a word that came out of Kevin Trudeau's mouth.  With that being said, I urge ANYONE who is considering hCG as an option for weight loss to talk to your Doctor, ask them for information, call around to find a medical spa.  Not all doctors are on the hCG bandwagon, I was lucky enough to have an open minded doctor, she has also used the protocol, as well as my hand surgeon. 

I also want to remind everyone to CHECK the nutritional information on your spices! I found out today that my favorite spice blend - Montreal Steak Seasoning - has CALORIES! Why? It has OIL in it, so I will not be using that while on the protocol. READ YOUR LABELS & if you really want to make your life a lot easier buy a digital scale, one that can weigh in oz/lbs as well as kg/g - it makes my life so much easier!

So today I had caffeine for breakfast in the form of a diet pepsi (breakfast of champions!)

Lunch:  Salad - lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, radishes and tomatoes.  I made the dressing, it was just a simple one, Balsamic vinegar, mustard seed, mustard powder, minced garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and a dash of sweet n low. 

Dinner:  3.5 oz of Chicken breast (Boneless and skinless) Weighed BEFORE cooking.  I sprinkled it with Salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika.  I also had vege's that I roasted in my Traeger BBQ with some garlic powder and Bragg liquid aminos.  The veg was a blend of Cabbage, brocolli, sliced garlic, scallions, bell pepper, Bamboo shoots and a few water chestnuts.  Simple but good!

If I had today to do over again I would have had some protein with lunch, I actually fell short on my calorie count today and did not hit my 500 Calories, I don't know if that's a bad thing, I'm not even sure if when I figured it out I should have eaten something!  Guess I'll ask next time I go in for supplies. 

SW: 261 lbs
GW: 150 lbs
CW: 260.8 lbs



**I am not a doctor, you should always consult your doctor before beginning any weight loss and/or excercise program. I can only report my own experiences and the information I have researched. I cannot begin to know about all of the possible medical conditions that others may or may not have. My full disclaimer and terms of use can be found here!**