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Monday started Phase 2 of my HCG diet and my meditative journey.  Well, the HCG happened, but the meditation will come a little later. For those of you not familiar with the diet plan here is a brief intro:

We are using the formula one drops with African Mango. Read lots of good reviews online, and the African Mango is supposed to taste better than straight up hCG.

Phase 1: 2 days of loading the fattiest foods you can manage, until you're completely stuffed, while taking the drops in the morning and afternoon.

Phase 2:  hCG in the morning and the afternoon. 500 calorie a day diet, with strict meal plans. Acceptable foods:

• Liquids: Coffee, Tea, and Water in any quantity. No sugar or aspartame. Stevia may be used as a sweetener. One tablespoon of milk allowed in a 24 hr period

• Breads: 2 servings of bread a day. Grissini breadstick or Melba Toast

• Meats:  2 servings of meat a day. Do not combine servings. Serving=100grams. Allowable meats:
• Catfish, Cod, Crab, Flounder, Grouper, Haddock, Halibut, Lobster, Perch, Prawns, Shrimp, Tilapia, Trout, Tuna, Chilean Sea Bass
• Chicken Breast
• Beef (with fat removed) 

• Vegetables: 2 servings a day, do not combine servings. Steamed or raw. Do not mix veggies.
• Asparagus, bamboo shoots, beet greens, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, chard, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, green and red peppers, green salad, kale, mushrooms, okra, onions, red radishes, spinach, squash, tomatoes, zucchini

• Fruits: 2 servings, do not combine servings. Serving is a cup, unless otherwise noted.
• whole apple, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, 1/2 grapefruit, honey dew, whole orange, peaches, strawberries, watermelon.

I must note here that this is from the plan that came with the drops and not with Dr. Simeon's plan.  Dr. Simeon's plan is a little more strict in what foods are acceptable. We are staying with his plan as long as we can, and will only substitute what's on here if we get frustrated or tempted to cheat with other foods.  

We will follow this plan for either 24 or 44 days, depending on how we feel, and then go to Phase 3, which is maintenance. No more drops, and a wider variety of foods, just no sugar or starches. This phase lasts 3 weeks and you have to eat at least 1,500 calories, and stay within 2 lbs of your last drop dose weight. So...hold on tight.....HERE WE GO!!!!!!!!!