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Sunday, April 27, 2014

10 MINUTE CHILI VERDE - P2 and P3


This recipe is a fantastic break from things such is P2 Chili.   Make a big batch and split it equally based on the number of portions of ground beef you added.

Makes 4 Servings
16 oz ground beef *  Use 95% or 96% lean for P2  or 85% lean for P3(grass fed if possible)
1 28 oz can diced organic tomatoes (or 5-6 Roma diced)
2 cups low sodium organic beef or chicken broth
1 1/2 packets stevia or 1 teaspoon
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons chili powder
Chili flakes to taste (spicy 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 lb. fresh baby spinach

1)Brown beef in medium high pan for 3-5 minutes. Use a paper towel to pat out excess fat.
2)Add all spices and 1/2 salt
3)Add tomatoes, broth and stevia, stir bottom of pan. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low for 3-4 minutes.
4)Pick stems off spinach (optional). I do this as I'm adding it to the chili.
Add spinach a couple cups at a time. Stir to incorporate. Just wilt, do not cook.
Turn off heat and serve!

Each serving is 280 calories with chicken broth and 85% lean beef. Should you use 95% lean beef, each serving is 240 calories! Packed with flavor and a very sustaining meal! 


In P3, garnish with fresh cilantro, avocado and sour cream.
Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

7-DAY DIET WEIGHT LOSS SOUP (WONDER SOUP!)


 7-DAY DIET WEIGHT LOSS SOUP (WONDER SOUP!)

INGREDIENTS
  ½ head of cabbage, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup white or yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
14 oz can basil, oregano, garlic diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
few shakes of black pepper
½ teaspoon salt (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add celery, onions, bell peppers, and carrots.
Saute until slightly tender.
Stir in garlic.
Pour in chicken broth.
Stir in tomatoes and cabbage.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
Cook until cabbage is tender.
Stir in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt (if using)
Taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed.

So here is a brief overview of the 7 Day Cabbage Soup diet plan.

Remember: This diet should only be followed for 7 days at a time, with at least two weeks in between.

Day One: Fruit: Eat all of the fruit you want (except bananas). Eat only your soup and the fruit for the first day. For drinks- unsweetened teas, cranberry juice and water. (I had coffee, no cream or sugar).

Day Two: Vegetables: Eat until you are stuffed will all fresh, raw or cooked vegetables of your choice. Try to eat leafy green vegetables and stay away from dry beans, peas and corn. Eat all the vegetables you want along with your soup. At dinner, reward yourself with a big baked potato with butter. Do not eat fruit today.

Day Three: Mix Days One and Two: Eat all the soup, fruits and vegetables you want. No Baked Potato.

Day Four: Bananas and Skim Milk: Eat as many as eight bananas and drink as many glasses of skim milk as you would like on this day, along with your soup. This day is supposed to lessen your desire for sweets.

Day Five: Beef or Chicken And Tomatoes: Ten to twenty ounces of beef and up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water this day to wash the uric acid from your body. Eat your soup at least once this day. You may eat broiled or baked chicken instead of beef (but absolutely no skin-on chicken). If you prefer, you can substitute broiled fish for beef on one of the beef days (but not both).

Day Six: Beef and Vegetables: Eat to your heart’s content beef or skinless chicken and vegetables this day. You can have 2 or 3 steaks if you like, with leafy green vegetables. No Baked Potato. Eat your soup at least once.

Day Seven: Brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices and vegetables: Again stuff, stuff, stuff yourself. Be sure to eat your soup at least once this day.

Stick With The Cabbage Soup Diet For 7 Days…And Look Amazing Later, Too!

Be sure to eat your soup at least once to day.

No bread, alcohol, or carbonated beverages, not even diet soda.

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 23

Weight - 133.6

No loss today.  That's okay.  At least there's not been a rebound.  My calories were on the low side tonight so I did have some chocolate delight in the evening.  That adds about 200 calories of fat that is used by the liver rather than normal means.


Lunch - (193 calories)
100 g beef eye of round roast
150 g cucumber
100 g tomato
P2 dressing
1 grissini stick


Dinner - (139 calories)
1.5 portions of Shredded Tex-Mex Crock-Pot Chicken
100 g romaine lettuce for wraps


Total calories for the day 332
Daily Calorie Composition: 22% from carbs, 16% from fat and 62% from protein. 

Fat 6 g; Fiber 6 g; Carb 18 g; Sodium 196 mg; Protein 51 g  
 

Shredded Tex-Mex Crock-Pot Chicken

This recipe comes from TKSinclair's Blog.  The original recipe was made for use in the 17 Day Diet Cycle 1.  I have modified it for Phase 2 purposes.  The original calls for 1 tbsp of oil to saute the onions.  Instead I added a bit of chicken broth.

Don't forget to weigh your chicken raw to calculate the number of servings you will have when done.  ie 1000 g of chicken would be 10 servings.  Weight the finished product and divide by the number of servings to get your P2 portion weight.

Ingredients:
Serves 4
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup (packed) cilantro leaves, chopped
2 limes
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil  **Not in P2


Directions:

**(Heat the oil in a medium sized sauté pan)  If for Phase 2 of hcg, heat a couple of tbsp of chicken broth or water. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the cumin, chili powder, coriander, paprika and garlic and sauté two more minutes. Deglaze the pan with the chicken broth making sure to scrape up any browned bits. Turn off and set aside.

Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. Add to crock pot. Squeeze the lime on top, add the cilantro, jalapeno, and pour the onion and garlic mixture over top.

Cook on low for 3-5 hours, or until cooked through (different crock-pots cook at varying heats) and tender. Remove chicken breasts from the crock pot, shred and place in a bowl. Scoop out the onions and add to the chicken. Depending on the amount of juices produced, you may want to add some or all of the juice back to the shredded chicken.



Kitchen Tip: To easily juice the lime, heat in the microwave for a few seconds and then roll it on the counter top a few times like you are kneading it. Then slice in half and squeeze. Or use a hand juicer.
Recipe Note: You could also prepare this recipe in a pressure cooker.  Cook for about 12 minutes on high pressure.

Monday, June 4, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 22

Weight - 133.6

Well, that's something new.  All prepared for a rebound after 2 lbs yesterday and I get another .8 loss.  Amazing.  Could it be that the rx was just not what my body needed and the MyHCGWay Patches?  I know when I did a planned interruption last round and came back on with the patches, it really kick-started the losses.  This time I switched over from injections to the patch with a couple of days overlap.  Now that the rx is out of my system, suddenly I've lost 2.8 lbs in two days.

Lunch - (210 calories)
100 g beef eye of round roast
160 g romaine
P2 mustard dressing
110 g apple

Dinner - (244 calories)
**P2 Egg Salad & Greek Yogurt
1 large egg, hardboiled and smashed
1 tbsp dill relish
2 tsp mustard
pepper
227 g Kirkland Signature Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
100 g strawberries

Total calories for the day 454
Daily Calorie Composition: 34% from carbs, 17% from fat and 49% from protein.

Fat 9 g; Fiber 9 g; Carb 39 g; Sodium 446 mg; Protein 56 g  

Sunday, June 3, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 21

Weight - 134.4

I had to check the scale several times this morning.  2 lbs?  and in the right direction.  I'm fully braced for rebound tomorrow.


I did my Sunday omelet for lunch.  I've not been doing those this round to date so it was a welcomed change.


Lunch - (229 calories)
**Sunday Omelet
1 large egg
3 egg whites
60 g spinach
30 g red onion
100 g apple


Dinner - (149 calories)
100 g beef eye of round roast
150 g cucumber
10 g red onion


Total Calories for the day 378
Daily Calorie Composition: 29% from carbs, 20% from fat and 51% from protein. 

Fat 9 g; Fiber 6 g; Carb 27 g; Sodium 462 mg; Protein 47 g  

Saturday, June 2, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 20

Weight 136.4

Oh joy.. I stayed the same.  Sucky.  I'm eating somewhat normal P2 today and I did not inject.  I'm going to fly with the patches for a while and see how things go.  I did walk again today.  First time in 6 days.  Since my weight hasn't changed during that time I guess I can safely say the walking is not hampering losses.


Lunch - (220 calories)
**Spicy Beef & Celery Soup
100 g beef eye of round roast
165 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 Low Sodium Vegetable broth
1 cup water
96 g red apple




Dinner - (134 calories)
**Pico Chicken and A Salad
100 g grilled chicken breast
2 tbsp pico de gallo
150 g romaine
P2 mustard dressing


Total calories for the day 354
Daily Calorie Composition: 31% from carbs, 13% from fat and 56% from protein.

Fat 5 g; Fiber 10 g; Carb 28 g; Sodium 420 mg; Protein 50 g 

Friday, June 1, 2012

R6 Phase 2 Day 19

Weight - 136.4

I am doing one more day of increase protein and then going back to regular.  I am also including 2 tbsp of chocolate delight tonight in hopes if kicking up my metabolism.

On top of all this I slapped on a MyHCGWay patch yesterday.  I injected yesterday and today, but I am thinking I'm going to roll with just the patches and see if it makes a difference.  My DIL is still doing injections and I can give her the rest of my mixed vial.  I used the patches for 18 days of last round after taking a planned interruption and did very well with them.


Breakfast - (129 calories)
200 g Fage 0% Greek yogurt
35 g strawberries
lemon drop stevia to taste

Lunch - (147 calories)
100 g beef eye of round roast
85 g spinach
P2 mustard dressing

Afternoon snack - (110 calories)
1 scoop Jay Robb Chocolate Whey Protein

Dinner - (127 calories)
100 g chicken breast
150 g cucumber

I am having 2 tbsp of chocolate delight but they claim you don't count the calories in your daily totals.

Total calories for the day 513
Daily Calorie Composition: 14% from carbs, 9% from fat and 77% from protein.


Fat 5 g; Fiber 4 g; Carb 18 g; Sodium 430 mg; Protein 97 g

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