The objective and goal of Phase 3 of the HCG Diet Protocol is to only do as it's name suggest - "to maintain." Whatever your weight was the last day of Phase 2, you want to stay within two pounds (plus or minus) of that weight. You
should not be trying to lose anymore weight during this phase. Phase 2 is three weeks in which you will be resetting your new, and healthier metabolism. And according to Dr. Simeons, it takes approximately 21 days to this. Although Phase 2 still does not allow any sugars or starches, it does allow for more choices of protiens, vegetables and fruits. You will also be able to add more food choices gradually such as cheese and peanut butter. Also, it is very important that you increase your calorie intake to 1200-1500 and eat 3 meals and 3 snacks a day. After, being so restricted during Phase 1, you will feel like you are eating all the time and too much to get to 1500 calories, but make sure you eat plenty. Many people do not eat enough during this phase. The actual directions for the portion of the protocol is to eat as much as you want of the proteins and vegetables - but you will find the your appetite is significantly smaller and you will be quite satisfied with your meals on this phase. I found it very difficult to get up to 1500 calories the first few days. I really enjoyed having eggs in my diet again and I looked forward to breakfast each day. Here are some links that further explain Phase two of the diet:
Below is a sample meal I had during this phase. I believe it was a dinner I prepared:
2 Egg Omelet with spinach leaves, black olives, green olives and seasoned with garlic, sea-salt, and black pepper.
8 oz Top Sirloin Steak seasoned with sea-salt, black pepper, garlic, and Tony's Creole Seasoning (great stuff)
3 pieces of Melba Toast
1 Green Onion
1 Kosher Dill Spear
1 Plum
*Total Calories- approximately 765
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Sample Phase 2 Meal - 765 Calories
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