Helpful Info for the HCG Diet / First Week

HHere is some stuff I thought would be important to anyone on this diet the first couple of days. I am taking the injections and following the diet (500 cals).
1. The original protocol was written so that 100 percent of the group lost pounds. I take this as you can tweak your own diet so that you can add some foods and drinks to work for you. For instance, I have had some turkey and had no issues. While this might not work for everyone (hence not on original protocol) it seems to be fine for me.
2. I did not over load the first three days (my doctor said no problem) and it was fine for me. I just had a hard time trying to shovel food down my mouth!
3. Salt is ok.. I have never been big on salt, but because I am eating the crap out of tomatoes and cucumbers, I find that using some sea salt with it..is so much better.
4. Tabasco is a lifesaver. I am already tired of the basic meals, so tobasco really helps.
5. Get ready not to have movements. No need to explain this, it could be a couple days between them.. So hang on tight!
6. Minimal exercise... tough for me because I always hit the gym when I feel like I’m starting to add weight. I have been doing 100 pushups and some light weights for 20 minutes a night with no issues.
7. Find something you like to drink that will work for you. My doctor said Crystal light and diet soda was ok a couple times a day, but i decided not to risk it.. I consume massive amounts of coffee.. I find this to be my biggest help. I know that sounds weird, but 5 cups of coffee in the morning keeps me from eating anything. At night I drink natural flavored mineral water.. does the trick.. I have been diligent in drinking lots of water each day..
8. Get ready to pee!!!!!! All that water has to go somewhere.
9. Breath that melts paint.. Yes it does.. Don’t kid yourself.. Brush and do whatever you can..say bye bye to all those kisses.
10. I am taking a fish oil pill (10 cal) flax oil (10 cal) and a vitamin (10 cal).. So I factor the 30 cals in my daily total. Super easy. I ran this by the Doc and she said they are perfectly fine!

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