P2D33

Woohoo! Another .6 lbs off of my body. I am in the serious bonus zone right now. When I started this program I was hoping to lose 22 lbs. Then I quickly changed it to losing 10% of my body weight. I have done both and now consider any extra lbs to be bonus.

I have a busy weekend coming up. I won't be able to post again until Monday, at the earliest. It is most likely going to be Tuesday before you see a post though. Tomorrow I head out of town to spend the day with a great friend. We spend most of the day indulging in our favorite hobby, scrapbooking. I am still trying to figure out how I am going to eat. We usually eat out for lunch and dinner when we have these get togethers. I just don't know where to eat. Does anyone have any suggestions of where to eat out and what/how to order?

Then on Saturday, I head to the coast for a weekend with another friend and more scrapbooking. This one should be easier, providing I remember my HCG injections. We have the meals worked out. It will be similar to cooking for my family at home. I will make the entrees and veggies and if she wants a side dish, she will make one. That all seems fine, but there are a lot of habits associated with this trip. We usually have lattes at the local coffee house, we usually have wine and treats. Sigh. I won't have the treats, I won't have the wine, but I am trying to figure out how to do the coffee. They do have a latte made with coconut milk. Do you think that would be okay??? I know that it is not strictly Dr. S's protocol, but I know other HCG clinics/protocols use coconut oil.

And, since I won't likely be posting until Tuesday, I thought I would share the recipe I am using to make our dinner this evening. I used the recipe that I got from here. The changes I made include the addition of garlic powder and I used a whole roast instead of 100g of steak. I will pull out my HCG approved servings once it is cooked.

Just a reminder, the best cuts of steak for P2 are: filet mignon, flank steak, T-bone, top round, top sirloin or tenderloin, with all visible fat removed.
The best cuts of roast for P2 are: bottom round, eye of round, and sirloin tip.

HCG Crock Pot Roast
lean roast or steak
1/2 C dehydrated, minced onion
1 Tbs onion powder
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 Tbs garlic powder
1 C beef broth or more if needed

Put meat in crockpot, add remaining ingredients. I make sure the broth comes at least 1/2 way up the sides of the roast. Cook according to your crockpot's specifications and depending on size of meat cut. For my 2lb roast I am cooking it on low for 8 hours.

I will let you know how it turns out the next time I post.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Enjoy,
Amy