I started my day by drinking water, as there is no real breakfast to be had on this diet. The drops do suppress your appetite, though, so I really wasn't hungry until around 1pm, and even then I wasn't falling over.
For lunch, I grilled a chicken breast. Be careful what seasonings you use, as I reached for my go-to jar of Lawry's and realized there was sugar in it. I quickly traded it for some Montreal Steak Seasoning which had salt, pepper, garlic, paprika...all good/HCG diet approved stuff. I drizzled lemon juice on top and in the pan for added flavor and so it wouldn't stick...didn't use any oil or sprays.
Meanwhile, I boiled some broccoli and added some garlic salt to them on the plate.
I peeled an apple and put 1 Melba toast on the plate as well, as per the diet instructions.
The verdict?
I measured out 100 g of lean meat with my new food scale (which was $4.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond, FYI) and was surprised at how much 4 oz really is. I ate all of it, not because I was ravenous, but because I know how important the lean protein is. I probably consumed 3/4 cups of the broccoli (supposed to have 2, but I was stuffed). I ate 3/4 the apple and will eat the rest with my dinner or as a snack before then. I dropped the Melba toast on the floor as I was putting it in my mouth, so I didn't have it with my lunch :-) I will probably have one between now and my dinner if I get hungry. I drank water this meal.
Honestly, I'm full. It's a LOT of food. Look at my plate - that's a standard 8" dinner plate, full of 4 food groups!
My biggest fear is that my sweets cravings will come over me like a junkie, but I will research ways to fight them. Got any tips?
Will take the drops again around 2pm. No vigorous exercise, but might walk on the treadmill if I feel cabin fever coming over me.
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