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Steak Day On The HCG Diet

If you have already completed the hCG diet successfully you will understand the importance of the Maintenance Phase, do this wrong or half heartedly and don't be surprised if those pounds reappear.

Your goal on the Maintenance Phase is, as the name suggests, to maintain the new you, staying within 2lbs of your weight from the last dose day. This is crucial as your hypothalamus is being reset along with your body's base weight, and any further loss will be at he expense of normal fat which, in turn, is easily regained at a later date, so remember to keep an eye on weight gain and loss during this period, staying within the +/- 2lb last dose weight.

So what to do if you stray above the 2lb threshold?  You take on a "steak day" and it must take place immediately! So with that in mind, you must entirely skip breakfast and lunch, making sure to drink lots of water which will also help as an appetite suppressant, and then…

Eat a HUGE steak for dinner accompanied by an apple or raw tomato.

This invariably will correct the gain and you will be back on track.

Remember the maintenance phase of the hCG diet plan is a lot easier than the very low calorie diet as you are less restricted, being able to eat most fruits and vegetables, but it is imperative to stay within the 2lb threshold.

HCG Steak Fajitas Recipe That I love...

Being creative with your food while on the hCG diet will make your experience so much better, knowing what you are going to eat ahead of time can make all the difference, you will also find yourself going back to your favorite creations so that meal times will always be enjoyable.  So expect quite a few hCG diet recipes ideas here that will leave you salivating....starting with one of my favorites, Steak Fajitas...

  Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1/4 cup water 
• 3.5oz flat iron steak or top round steak. 
• 1 green bell pepper—cored, seeded and cut into thin strips 
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice.

Directions

• In a zip plastic bag, combine the chile powder with the salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, water. 
• Add the steak, bell pepper and onion, seal and knead gently to coat. 
• Refrigerate for 15 minutes
• Heat a large nonstick skillet. 
• Empty the contents of the bag into the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the steak is cooked through, about 6 minutes. 
• Remove from the heat. Serve immediately.

Serve with a salad or vegetable item of your choice. 

Beware The HCG Doubters...

You know who I'm talking about, whether it is a member of your family, friend or work colleague you will encounter the purveyors of that most unpleasant of words...doubt!

When you decide to embark on the diet you may decide to keep it to yourself, who would want anyone to know that you are planning to lose weight with the aid of pregnant pee!

No matter how expertly you explain the hCG protocol, for those that have never heard of it, they will initially question your sanity...."you're using what!!", "Are you mad?" I found that being prepared for these cross examinations was a big help, have your answers ready, hopefully by now you would have completed your due diligence and be armed with the facts, allowing you to dodge any uninformed curve balls thrown at you.  It is a fact that those who undertook the hCG diet, that had a solid understanding of how it works, what is required and had fully prepared, experience the best results, remember this is no fad, it has been used as a weight loss aid for over 50 years and in my humble opinion is hear to stay. So I'll say it again...before you begin be fully prepared. 


With the huge surge in popularity for the diet, there is a ton of relevant information for you to consume, some written by medical professionals, some from successful dieters and many other informative sites, one I particularly like and a good place to start is this comprehensive site, a great resource and written in layman's terms so you won't get confused! There is also a free e-book discussing hCG diet dangers which gives a fair and unbiased overview.