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Thursday, May 31, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 18

Weight - 136.6

Goose-egg.  Blah..  Concentrating on a lot of protein today.

I'm going to the midnight showing of Snow White and the Huntsman so I know the scale isn't going to show anything nice tomorrow.


Breakfast - (99 calories)
168 g Fage 0% greek yogurt
lemon drop stevia


Lunch - (127 calories)
100 g beef eye of round roast


Afternoon Snack - (110 calories)
1 scoop Jay Robb Vanilla Whey Protein


Dinner - (202 calories)
**Ground Turkey Stir Fry
160 g Jennie-O 99% lean ground turkey
50 g celery
25 g onion
2 tablespoon pico de gallo
Spice Hunter Fajita Seasoning



Total Calories for the day 538
Daily Calorie Composition: 11% from carbs, 10% from fat and 79% from protein.

Fat 6 g; Fiber 2 g; Carb 15 g; Sodium 570 mg; Protein 104 g

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 17

Weight - 136.6

Getting pretty frustrated with this scale these days.   I'm pushing the protein today and stopping walking for a bit.

Went to see Avengers this afternoon, finally.  It was good that there was hardly anyone in the theater.  Thursday night I won't be so lucky.  Midnight showing of Snow White and The Huntsman.  There will be tons of people munching on popcorn.


I split my lunch into two portions.  Ate one early and one at lunch time. 

Lunch - (164 calories)
**Ground Beef and Celery Stir Fry
100 g 96/4 ground beef
150 g celery
1/4 cup beef broth
shake of onion powder, garlic powder, pepper



Afternoon Snack - (133 calories)
1 scoop Jay Robb Chocolate Whey Protein Powder
8 oz water
crushed ice
grissini stick on the side
 
Dinner - (207 calories)
**Halibut and Green Beans
150 g Kirkland Wild Alaskan Halibut
240 g No Salt Added Green Beans




Total calories for the day 504
Daily Calorie Composition: 16% from carbs, 15% from fat and 69% from protein. 

Fat 8 g; Fiber 8 g; Carb 19 g; Sodium 523 mg; Protein 82 g

Monday, May 28, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 15

Weight - 136.6

Well I'm clueless.  Totally clueless.  Up 1.4 and no idea why.   I'm doing a rogue sort of day today.  Skipping lunch and having a protein shake before a good walk, then coming home to a mini-veal dinner.  With a sauna tonight.  Take that scale!!

Afternoon - (149 calories)
**Strawberry Protein Smoothie
1 scoop Jay Robb Vanilla Whey protein powder
127 g strawberries
crushed ice
water


Dinner - (258 calories)
**Lemon Pepper Veal and Braised Spinach - Mini-veal day
220 g veal cut thin
juice of half a lemon
pepper
85 g spinach
splash of low sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp minced garlic



Total Calories for the day 407
Daily Calorie Composition: 15% from carbs, 10% from fat and 75% from protein. 

Fat 4 g; Fiber 6 g; Carb 15 g; Sodium 398 mg; Protein 75 g

Sunday, May 27, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 14

Weight - 135.2

Well back up 0.4 which could be due to all the walking yesterday or the lack of sleep.  Who knows.  Today was family Sunday.  Hung out at home and watched a few sports things on TV, ran to Target for a bit, and I made chili dogs for the family (both the vegetarian and the omnis).

Plugging along.  Tomorrow starts week 3.  I am hoping that means some losses.

Lunch - (220 calories)
**Mexi Beef n onion soup with cilantro
 100 g beef eye of round, from a batch cook in the crock pot
100 g onion
45 g green onion
1 cup beef broth
1 cup water
1 tbsp fresh cilantro
dash of cumin, garlic powder, chili powder
1 grissini

Dinner - (190 calories) 
**Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Salad
150 g chicken, previously grilled
185 g cucumber
25 g radish
10 g onion
2 tbsp Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar


Total Calories for the day 410
Daily Calorie Composition: 20% from carbs, 17% from fat and 63% from protein. 

 Fat 7 g; Fiber 5 g; Carb 20 g; Sodium 951 mg; Protein 64 g

Saturday, May 26, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 13

Weight - 134.8

Well it's about time!  1.2 lbs this morning.  My net loss so far for week two is an entire 0.6 lbs.  ah well.. it is what it is.  Perhaps this coming week will be better.  I do still have one more day though.   Eating a regular menu today with extra protein and up to my calorie limit.   I also did two walks today.  The first one was just two miles, but we had my granddaughter in tow in a stroller and she was much more interested in getting to the playground.  I came home and did almost 4 miles around the neighborhood.

Lunch - (273 calories)
**Turkey Chili
150 g Jennie-O 99% lean ground chili
1 can (400ml) no salt added diced tomatoes
oregano, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, minced onion
1 grissini stick




Dinner - (213 calories)
**Chicken, Apple, Celery Salad
150 g chicken breast, previously grilled
150 g celery
150 g apple
juice of half a lemon
cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, stevia - more cinnamon than anything




Total calories for the day 486
Daily Calorie Composition: 36% from carbs, 9% from fat and 55% from protein. 

Fat 4 g; Fiber 10 g; Carb 43 g; Sodium 406 mg; Protein 66 g

Friday, May 25, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 12

Weight - 136.0

Down 0.6 and still no where near where I was 5 days ago.  Driving me crazy, but at least my hunger situation has been resolved.  I spent 5 hours this afternoon helping a handyman friend of mine troubleshoot a wiring issue with my outdoor lights.  Blah.. did not get any of the errands done that I had planned.

I did manage to get in an hour walking this evening though.

I am pulling an old and very ROGUE trick out today for my eating plan.  This is definitely not protocol.

Lunch - (213 calories)
227 g Fage 0% Greek Yogurt
1/2 scoop Jay Robb Vanilla protein powder
80 g strawberries
stevia


Dinner - (219 calories)
227 g Fage 0% Greek Yogurt
1/2 scoop Jay Robb Vanilla protein powder
1.5 tsp Navita Naturals 99% Cacao Powder
stevia


Total calories for the day 432
Daily Calorie Composition: 29% from carbs, 1% from fat and 70% from protein. 

Fat 1 g; Fiber 4 g; Carb 31 g; Sodium 328 mg; Protein 75 g

Thursday, May 24, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 11

Weight - 136.6

Stop the rollercoaster!  I want to get off!  I am up 1 lb again.  Second time in several days.  Seems I just whittle most of it back off and boom. 

I am pulling an old trick out today.  A mini-steak day.  Nothing for lunch, plenty to drink, and a double portion of steak with an apple for dinner.   Here's hoping.


Dinner - (438 calories)
**Mini-steak & Apple
280 g eye of round steak
150 g apple
2 tbsp Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar

Total Calories for the day 438
Daily Calorie Composition: 19% from carbs, 21% from fat and 60% from protein.

Fat 10 g; Fiber 4 g; Carb 20 g; Sodium 163 mg; Protein 65 g

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 10

Weight - 135.6

Gee down 0.2  weeee.. NOT.  Still not down to the low for this round that I saw on Sunday.  I'm getting pretty frustrated with this week.  I'm at a loss for what to do to shake things up.

Lunch - (172 calories)
**Beef & Spinach Soup
106 g 96/4 lean ground beef
90 g baby spinach
1 cup beef broth
1 cup water
no salt seasoning, cumin, oregano


Dinner - (274 calories)
**Chicken & A Salad
150 g grilled chicken
210 g romaine
P2 dressing
1 grissini
Strawberry Slushy with 150 g of strawberries

Total calories for the day 446
Daily Calorie Composition: 25% from carbs, 17% from fat and 58% from protein. 

Fat 8 g; Fiber 11 g; Carb 28 g; Sodium 876 mg; Protein 70 g

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 9

Weight - 135.8

Well I'm down 0.8 of the unexplained gain.  Keep on trucking on.  Maybe I'll see that 130ish some day soon.

Rainy days here in Washington so we ended up walking the local mall to at least get some walking in.

** Note that I am doing extra protein at both meals.

Lunch - (269 calories)
**Strawberry Lemonade
 100 g strawberries, diced and mushed
1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice
stevia
ice and water
**Mexi Beef n onion soup with lime n cilantro
 150 g beef eye of round, from a batch cook in the crock pot
100 g onion
45 g green onion
1 cup beef broth
1 cup water
juice of half a lime
1 tbsp fresh cilantro
dash of cumin, garlic powder, chili powder



This soup is a play on things I already had made.   On Saturday I did a beef eye of round roast in the crock pot.  I put onion slices in the bottom of it.  When it is finished, I split the remaining broth and onions into portion sized containers.  I just add back in some of the already cooked beef, a few more onions, some seasoning and ta dah.






Dinner - (219 calories)
**Grilled Chicken & a Cucumber Salad
150 g chicken breast, previously grilled
165 g cucumber
15 g onion
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp water
garlic powder
1 grissini


Total calories for the day 488
Daily Calorie Composition: 27% from carbs, 15% from fat and 58% from protein.

Fat 8 g; Fiber 8 g; Carb 32 g; Sodium 798 mg; Protein 70 g

Monday, May 21, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 8

Weight - 136.6

Well I sure don't know what happened, but I am up 1.2 today.  Two steps forward and three steps back.  Sucks.  I an mimicking my meals from Saturday in hopes of seeing another loss.

Today was hair day..  it's a ritual every 8 weeks.  My daughter in law and I get our hair done back to back and the same salon with a great friend who has been doing our hair for years.   It's a long day but fun.

** Note that I am doing extra protein at both meals.

Lunch - (155 calories)
**Grilled Chicken & a Cucumber Salad
130 g chicken breast, previously grilled
200 g cucumber
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp water
garlic powder
stevia

Dinner - (249 calories)
**Bronzed Tilapia & Asparagus & Strawberries
140 g Kirkland Tilapia Loins (Costco)
Spice Hunter Key Lime Pepper Blend
160 g Asparagus spears
1 tbsp lemon juice
pepper
150 g strawberries
1 grissini stick

Total calories for the day 404
Daily Calorie Composition: 25% from carbs, 11% from fat and 64% from protein.

Fat 5 g; Fiber 6 g; Carb 25 g; Sodium 175 mg; Protein 65 g

Sunday, May 20, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 7

Weight - 135.4

Wowzah.  That is a surprise.  1.6 lbs today.  I'll take it and run so maybe it can't find it's way back.  Not sure if it was the lower carb, high protein day or the fact that the new vial of hcg is working it's way into my system.  My hunger is quite a bit better, but not completely gone.  Hopefully in the next 24 hours that will change.

Sunday is typically family day, but one son and my granddaughter are sick so it was more a lonely day.  I did however have two fantastic meals that left me stuffed after each one.

** Note that I am doing extra protein at both meals.

Lunch - (270 calories)
**Spicy Beef & Celery Soup
150 g 96/4 ground beef
150 g celery, diced
1 tbsp dried minced onion
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp cumin
red pepper flakes to taste
1 cup Pacific Natural Beef Broth, minimal ingredient
1 cup water
1 grissini stick



Afternoon refresh - (24 calories)
**Strawberry Limeade
80 g strawberries, diced and smashed
juice of half a lime
8 oz of cold water
crushed or cube ice
stevia to taste



Dinner - (205 calories)
*Ground Turkey Tacos & A Salad
150 g Jennie-O 99% Lean ground turkey
2 tbsp water - to keep turkey from sticking
1 tbsp Pace Chunky Salsa
1 tbsp minced onion
1/2 tsp chili powder
shake of cumin
Romaine leaves for shells
130 g of romaine as a salad



Saute the turkey and onion with chili powder and cumin adding water as needed to keep it from drying out and sticking.  Add salsa when near done and let the liquid cook out.  Serve on romaine leaves.

Total Calories for the day 499
Daily Calorie Composition: 21% from carbs, 19% from fat and 60% from protein.

Fat 10 g; Fiber 9 g; Carb 26 g; Sodium 1.177 mg; Protein 74 g

Saturday, May 19, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 6

Weight - 137.0

No change in weight today.  I guess a zero is better than a gain.  Still not much for sleep overnight, but perhaps tonight will be better.  I'm really watching my hunger today, especially tonight.  Second injection with the fresh vial was this morning.

I did a great walk in the neighborhood.  4.8 miles in just under 90 minutes with the equivalent of 52 flights of stairs walking during it.  I have a love/hate relationship with the roads around where I live.

I added in a bit extra protein today.

Lunch - (181 calories)
**Grilled Chicken & a Cucumber Salad
138 g chicken breast, previously grilled
200 g cucumber
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp water
garlic powder
stevia


Dinner - (171 calories)
**Bronzed Tilapia & Asparagus
135 g Kirkland Tilapia Loins (Costco)
Mrs Dash Caribbean Citrus
167 g Asparagus spears
1 tbsp lemon juice
pepper




Total Calories for the Day 352
Daily Calorie Composition: 14% from carbs, 11% from fat and 75% from protein. 

Fat 4 g; Fiber 2 g; Carb 15 g; Sodium 151 mg; Protein 65 g


Friday, May 18, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 5

Weight 137.0

A drop of 0.6 this morning, but the hunger woke me up at 7:30 am after just 5 hours sleep and I was unable to sleep through it.  I decided to dose early today since I was awake and ravenous.  So I injected 175iu from a freshly mixed vial from a completely different batch of hcg.  Perhaps out of the 15 vials in the box there was one dud.   Hopefully as the level of hcg in my system comes back up I'll get some relief.

Today is my son's girlfriend's birthday.  I made her brunch this morning, then made my lunch.  We went walking late in the afternoon for a while.  She's still gearing up and building stamina.  We did 3 miles.  I stopped on the way home and got her Indian food take out.  Cooked dinner, worked some more, and then jumped in my infrared sauna for an hour.


Lunch - (195 calories)
**Ground Turkey & Spinach Soup & an Apple
100 g Jennie-O 99% lean ground turkey
1 cup Kirkland Organic Chicken Stock
1 cup water
90 g baby spinach
1 tbsp dried minced onion
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp minced garli
1/2 tsp pepper
105 g yellow apple



Dinner - (292 calories)
**P2 Chili & Strawberries
112 g 96/4 ground beef, browned
1 can (411 grams) no salt added diced tomatoes
1 tbsp dried minced onion
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin or black pepper
150 g strawberries
1 grissini stick



Total Calories for the day 487
Daily Calorie Composition: 40% from carbs, 13% from fat and 47% from protein.

Fat 7 g; Fiber 13 g; Carb 48 g; Sodium 528 mg; Protein 57 g

Thursday, May 17, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 4

Weight - 137.6

Down another 1.2 lbs.  Weight loss is doing okay, but the hunger is not.  After skipping my injection yesterday, I've not got anything definitive.  Usually with a skipped injection, you either see relief, meaning the dose was too high and should be lowered, or see no change or an increase in the hunger.  For me, it's been no change, but I find it hard to believe that I need a much higher dose.  So today in a fit of major hunger this morning, I injected a high dose, 200iu, and the hunger has not really changed.  The level of hcg in my body is lower than normal because of the skip day.  I am questioning whether I happened on a bad vial of hcg this time.  It has happened to people in the past.  I am mixing a fresh vial from a different batch tonight and will move forward with that one.

Today I had a nail fill and a pedicure.  Took my son's girlfriend for a mani/pedi and then signed up for a new gym that is going in nearby.  They won't open until July, but I'm looking for somewhere to treadmill, etc indoors when the weather is bad.


Lunch - (185 calories)
**Halibut Ceviche on Romaine
Recipe here
 150 g strawberries


Dinner - (263 calories)
**Grilled Chicken & a Cucumber Salad & A Strawberry Protein Smoothie
100 g chicken breast, previously grilled
200 g cucumber
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp water
garlic powder
stevia
1 grissini stick
150 g strawberries (Costco)
1/2 half scoop Jay Robb Vanilla Whey Protein

Total Calories for the day 448
Daily Calorie Composition: 38% from carbs, 9% from fat and 53% from protein.

Fat 4 g; Fiber 12 g; Carb 43 g; Sodium 536 mg; Protein 60 g

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 3

Weight 138.8

Down 1.4 today.  2.6 in two days.  Well it's better than being up more.

Spent the afternoon walking around the mall with my son's girlfriend and my grandbaby.  Hit the Skechers store and also found a new swimsuit.

I am dealing with hunger issues this round.  I skipped my injection today in hopes that by tonight I would be able to tell if my dose had been too high.  I ended up going over 7 hours between lunch and dinner, so of course I was very hungry when I got home.  Tonight I am hungry as well.  I am going to go with my gut, so to speak, and lower the dose tomorrow.  Many people need a lower dose in subsequent rounds.  I am hoping that's the case for me.  Hopefully I've chosen the right direction.


Lunch - (245 calories)
**Halibut Ceviche on Romaine
Recipe here
Strawberry Slushy with 1/2 scoop of Jay Robb whey protein
 150 g strawberries
1/2 scoop Jay Robb Protein powder
crushed ice
water
1 tbsp whole milk in coffee




Dinner - (238 calories)
**Grilled Chicken & a Cucumber Salad & Fresh Strawberries
100 g chicken breast, previously grilled
220 g English seedless cucumber (Costco)
25 g red radish
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp water
garlic powder
stevia
1 grissini stick
180 g strawberries (Costco)



Total Calories for the day 483
Daily Calorie Composition: 43% from carbs, 9% from fat and 48% from protein.

Fat 5 g; Fiber 15 g; Carb 52 g; Sodium 626 mg; Protein 59 g

Phase 2 Recipe - Ceviche

I love ceviche.  It is typically made from fresh raw fish marinated in citrus juices such as lemon or lime and spiced with chili peppers.  Additional seasonings such as onion, salt, coriander, cilantro, and pepper may also be added.There is something about fresh fish or seafood mixed with fresh ingredients that tastes so light and decadent.   This recipe can be made with any white fish or shrimp or scallops.

This recipe makes two Phase 2 size portions and does mix vegetables a bit.  In this case, I used Alaskan halibut purchased frozen from Costco.  It turned out wonderfully.  I've also had it using tilapia ( I love the Kirkland brand Tilapia Loins), scallops, sea bass, and shrimp.




CEVICHE - 2 portions

200 grams (7 oz) white fish, shrimp or scallops, diced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (mine came to about 260 g or about 9 oz)
2 tbsp (15 grams) red onion
6 tbsp lime juice (can substitute lemon juice)
2 cloves garlic, minced (I use 1 tsp of minced garlic)
handful of cilantro (I use the leaves only), chopped - comes to about 1 tbsp
1 to 2 green chilis, diced or you can use hot sauce, jalapenos or chili peppers
pepper to taste
salt before serving if desired


In this instance I choose to steam the fish for a few minutes to speed up the cooking process.  I was worried that the halibut I used might take longer to 'cook' in the lime juice.  It is not necessary to steam it though.  Dice the fish or seafood and place in a glass bowl.  Add lime juice, garlic, cilantro, chilis and pepper and toss evenly.   Add tomatoes and onion, toss again.  Cover tightly.  It can be left out to 'cook' for a few hours but I prefer to refrigerate mine over night.

Serve in lettuce cups.


Tuesday, May 15, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 2

Weight - 140.2

Well this is definitely not off with a bang. It's more like a whimper.  Well at least it's in the right direction. 

Now you may notice that I've had chicken for all my meals yesterday and today.  Not because that's all I want to eat, but because that's what I had on hand and ready to go.  I grilled up 15 portions of chicken last night.  I batch cook a lot in Phase 2 so that I have thinks that are readily available on their own or to be added to recipes.

Today I hit Costco and Fred Meyer's (our local Kroger).  I've got chuck eye roast to crock pot, 96/4 lean ground beef, tilapia, and some halibut.  Of course while I was out shopping I had grand plans on what I would make for dinner tonight.  By the time I got home, got it all put away.  Cooking something, even if it only took 5 minutes was the last thing I wanted to do.

So the day's menu goes like this....

Lunch - (194 calories)
**Dijon Chicken and a Salad with Mustard Dressing
100 g chicken breast, previously cooked
1 tsp dijon mustard
squirt of lemon juice
160 g romaine (costco)
1 tbsp yellow mustard
3 tbsp water
garlic powder, onion powder, pepper to taste

**Berry Slushy
70 g frozen whole strawberries
60 g Kirkland Triple Berry Blend
8 oz water
1 tsp lemon juice
stevia to taste


Dinner - (185 calories)
**Grilled Chicken & a Cucumber Salad & Fresh Strawberries
100 g chicken breast, previously grilled
160 g English seedless cucumber (Costco)
30 g red radish
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp water
garlic powder
stevia
150 g strawberries (Costco)
1 tbsp whole milk in coffee


Total calories for the day 379
Daily Calorie Composition: 40% from carbs, 8% from fat and 52% from protein

Fat 4 g; Fiber 12 g; Carb 38 g; Sodium 174 mg; Protein 50 g

Monday, May 14, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 1

Weight - 141.4

Hello friends.  Yes it's day 1 AGAIN.  After battling up and down the last month+ I am fed up and need the control that Phase 2 gives me for a short time.  I did have a successful Round 5 using hhcg and patches, but I currently have some many vials of rx hcg in my house that I thought I'd use some of them instead of letting them expire.

I loaded Saturday and Sunday.  I didn't load that well, but it is what it is.  Leave it to this past weekend to be the one when I'm not hungry.  Figures.     So I'm injection 175iu of Hucog hcg that I purchases overseas and mix myself.  That does is the one I've used in my previous two rounds of rx.

And we're off and running.

Lunch - (204 calories)
**Chicken, Apple, Celery Salad
100 g chicken breast, previously cooked
130 g celery
120 g apple
3 tbsp Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tbsp water
garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and stevia to taste




Dinner - (188 calories)
**Dijon Chicken and A Spinach Salad with Mustard Dressing
100 g chicken breast, previously cooked
1 tsp dijon mustard
squirt of lemon juice
85 g baby spinach
1 tbsp yellow mustard
3 tbsp water
garlic powder, onion powder, pepper to taste

**Strawberry Slushie
150 g frozen strawberries
8 oz water
2 tsp lemon juice
stevia



Total Calories for the day 392
Daily Calorie Composition: 42% from carbs, 6% from fat and 52% from protein

Fat 3 g; Fiber 8 g; Carb 40 g; Sodium 431 mg; Protein 50 g

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Yes I am alive

I'm peeking in sheepishly.  Yes I am alive.

Some of you might be happy to know (others may not, like myself) that I'm starting another round.

Why you might ask?  Some regain in the last few weeks that is being stubborn.  So I'm being a guinea pig once again.  I know where I have strayed and the situation presents itself at this time to be able to avoid the pitfalls I've faced in the past four to six weeks.   Soo....  are you ready for a ride?   I'm off and running.

Monday May 14th is VLCD 1.  I'm gonna be such a loser :)