So, I’m not going to spill the beans just yet, since I’m also vlogging this journey, but suffice it to say that I’m into VLCD Day 0 on the “HCG” Diet. Now, this diet is broken down into 4 phases. Phase 1 is “loading” and lasts 2-3 days; Phase 2 is a VLCD protocol and lasts 21-40 days; Phase 3 is transitioning back into more foods; Phase 4 is life time maintenance. Many people who do this diet do so in “rounds” where they go through P1-3 repetitively until they reach a size they are comfortable. The thing is: it should transition to a focus on muscle mass weight over just looking at the number on the scale. This is a good approach for obvious reasons.
So, begin as this is my third day on the diet, but the first day of VLCD (very low calorie diet), I can see that it is going be more challenging than I anticipated ;). Right now, I’m already over 500 calories for VLCD which is disappointing. Well, I am going to have to own it. I still have dinner to have. I also can have tea and will need to go with that for the evening. It’s only 3 p.m.
The good news is I think the drops are having their way with my body. I’m already dumping water weight and anything else my body hopes to dump. Ha ha. I’m hopeful that I can keep moving forward as I gain some momentum.
If you’re starting this diet as well, or considering it, then go to Youtube and search for those who are vlogging about their journey. That is what I did. It was encouraging to see their journey, too. You can do it! << My mantra!