What follows are my menus of what I ate for the 500 calorie a day portion of the diet. Occasionally, I forgot to eat my fruit. At least once, I forgot to eat the breadstick. Obviously, I wasn’t so terribly hungry that I felt the need to eat every single thing! Most of the recipes came from The HCG Dieters Gourmet Cookbook. It went a long way toward making a very limited diet quite enjoyable and even something of an adventure.
I did not track beverages. My beverages consisted of water, coffee, green tea, white tea, yerba mate tea and other herbal teas, Zevia soda (for a few days), and homemade soda made with a SodaStream machine, liquid stevia extract, and Capella Flavor Drops.
Round 1 — Standard Protocol
Round 2 — Vegan Protocol
Round 1 |
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| Friday, May 28, 2010 Loading |
BreakfastCheesecake Brunch at McDonald’sSausage McMuffin Lunch at Panda ExpressHoney Walnut Shrimp Afternoon SnackCheesecake DinnerSausage Late Night Snack at Denny’sBiscuits and Gravy |
| Saturday, May 29, 2010 Loading |
Breakfast at the HiltonQuiche Brunch at Bahia ResortCroissant Midday Snack at Ben & Jerry’s in the Westfield UTC MallLarge Cup of Ice Cream: Cherry Garcia and Chunky Monkey Afternoon Snack at the MoviesPopcornopolis Caramel Corn Late Lunch at Regents PizzariaSlice of Chicago Style Meat Lover’s Pizza Dinner at The Melting PotWisconsin Trio Cheese Fondue Evening SnackPopcornopolis Caramel Corn |
| Sunday, May 30, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCreole Shrimp Gumbo (ebook) DinnerChicken Curry (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Monday, May 31, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCold Curried Chicken Salad (ebook) DinnerVegetable Beef Soup (Tomato) (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Tuesday, June 1, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchChicken Pesto (ebook) DinnerMongolian Beef with Cabbage (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Wednesday, June 2, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchSavory Chicken Soup with Celery (ebook) DinnerStuffed Chard Rolls (Broth Recipe) (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Thursday, June 3, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchChicken and Cabbage Soup with Thyme and Rosemary (ebook) DinnerGround Beef Tacos (ebook) Evening SnackApple |
| Friday, June 4, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchArugula Salad with Chicken and Orange (ebook) DinnerPepper Crusted Steak (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Saturday, June 5, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchSavory Chicken Soup with Tomatoes (ebook) DinnerGingered Beef (ebook) |
| Sunday, June 6, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchChicken Curry (ebook) DinnerThai Beef Soup (ebook) |
| Monday, June 7, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchArugula Salad with Chicken and Grapefruit (ebook) DinnerSloppy Joes/Barbequed Beef (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Tuesday, June 8, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchLobster Salad (Celery) (ebook) DinnerChinese Chicken Salad (ebook) |
| Wednesday, June 9, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchBarbecued Chicken (ebook) DinnerHerbed London Broil (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Thursday, June 10, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchHot and Sour Chicken Soup (ebook) DinnerBeef Bourguignon (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Friday, June 11, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCurried Celery Salad (ebook) DinnerSpicy Chicken Sausage Patties (ebook) |
| Saturday, June 12, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchChicken and Cabbage Soup with Turmeric and Lemon (ebook) DinnerAbondigas Soup with Tomato (Mexican meatball soup) (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Sunday, June 13, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchArugula Salad with Chicken and Grapefruit (ebook) DinnerChili (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Monday, June 14, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchApple DinnerPoached Halibut (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Tuesday, June 15, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchSweet Lemon Chicken (ebook) DinnerCerviche (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Wednesday, June 16, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchOrange Cabbage Salad with Chicken (ebook) DinnerRoasted Beef and Apple Kabobs (ebook) |
| Thursday, June 17, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCurried Shrimp with Tomatoes (ebook) DinnerBaked Curried Fish (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Friday, June 18, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchLemony Spinach and Chicken Soup (ebook) Afternoon SnackStrawberries DinnerGrilled Asparagus with Rosemary Lemon Sauce (ebook) |
| Saturday, June 19, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchArugula Salad with Chicken and Strawberries (ebook) Dinner at My Parents’ 50th Anniversary PartyGrass-Fed Beef Steak |
| Sunday, June 20, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchChicken Asparagus Bake (ebook) DinnerPoached Fish with Thyme (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Monday, June 21, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCajun Baked Fish (ebook) DinnerCorned Beef with Cabbage (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Tuesday, June 22, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchAsparagus and Apple Salad (ebook) DinnerCorned Beef Hash with Cabbage (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Wednesday, June 23, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCrab Bisque (ebook) DinnerChicken Tarragon (ebook) |
| Thursday, June 24, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchSweet Ginger Shrimp (ebook) DinnerSavory Beef Stew (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Friday, June 25, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCabbage Rice/Noodle Alternative – Indian style (ebook) DinnerChilled Tomato Salad (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Saturday, June 26, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchChicken Salad with Celery Sticks (ebook) DinnerHamburgers (ebook) Evening SnackGrapefruit |
| Sunday, June 27, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchChicken Paprika (ebook) DinnerBaked White Fish with Asparagus (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Monday, June 28, 2010 500 cal diet |
APPLE DAY – 4 apples (2 Pink Lady, 1 Gala, 1 Fuji) |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCod DinnerMoroccan Lemon Chicken (ebook) |
| Wednesday, June 30, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCabbage Rolls (ebook) DinnerSweet and Sour Chicken (ebook) |
| Thursday, July 1, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchSavory Onion Caramelized Shrimp (ebook) DinnerOriental Ginger Chicken (ebook) |
| Friday, July 2, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchSavory Chicken Soup with Celery (ebook) DinnerSpaghetti-less Meat Sauce (ebook) |
| Saturday, July 3, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchBuffalo Style Chicken Fingers (ebook) DinnerBaked Italian Meatballs (ebook) |
| Sunday, July 4, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchShrimp Etouffee (ebook) DinnerRoasted Beef and Apple Kabobs (ebook) |
| Monday, July 5, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchBlackened Red Snapper (ebook) DinnerOregano Chicken (ebook) |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchLobster Medallions in Tomato Sauce (ebook) DinnerStuffed Chicken Rolls (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Wednesday, July 7, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCitrus Fish (ebook) DinnerCabbage Rolls (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Thursday, July 8, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchShrimp with Mint and Cilantro (ebook) DinnerBeef Bourguignon (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Friday, July 9, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchArugula Salad with Chicken and Grapefruit (ebook) DinnerTomato Basil Chicken (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Saturday, July 10, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchSweet Orange Pepper Shrimp (ebook) DinnerVegetable Beef Soup (Tomato) (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Sunday, July 11, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchShrimp Jambalaya with Celery (ebook) DinnerMexican Style Cilantro Chicken (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Monday, July 12, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchSautéed Snapper with Lemon Pepper Sauce (ebook) DinnerRoasted Garlic Chicken (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Tuesday, July 13, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchSpicy Mustard Shrimp with Chard (ebook) DinnerChicken Tacos (ebook) Evening SnackStrawberries |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchGinger Shrimp Wraps with Lettuce (ebook) DinnerChicken Jambalaya with Celery (ebook) |
| Thursday, July 15, 2010 Stabilization |
Breakfast at Mimis CafeAvocado BLT Omelette LunchSloppy Joe Lettuce Wraps Dinner at Mexican RivieraDinner Salad SnacksNuts |
| Friday, July 16, 2010 Stabilization |
Lunch at Salad CreationsSpring Mix with Chicken, Carrot, Cucumber, Tomatoes, and Olives DinnerSteak SnacksNuts |
| Saturday, July 17, 2010 Stabilization |
BreakfastCottage Cheese Midday SnackPork Rinds Afternoon SnackGarlic & Chive Hummus Dinner at The CounterSweet Potato Fries |
| Sunday, July 18, 2010 Stabilization |
STEAK DAY
DinnerSteak |
| Monday, July 19, 2010 Stabilization |
LunchHard Boiled Egg (Internet) Dinner at The CounterSweet Potato Fries SnacksCottage Cheese |
| Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Stabilization |
STEAK DAY
DinnerSteak |
| At this point, I shifted gears in such a major way that I set up a new site for it: Exploring Veganism. | |
Round 2This time, it’s vegan. |
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| Saturday, August 21, 2010 Loading |
Banana Pita Chips Back-to-Basics Hummus (book) Cashews Chocolate Almond Dream Frozen Dessert Lunch at Mongol KingTofu Stir-Fry DinnerVegetable-Coconut Milk Rice Pilaf with Five Spice and Lime Roasted Cashews (Internet) |
| Sunday, August 22, 2010 Loading |
Almonds Vegetable-Coconut Milk Rice Pilaf (Internet) Agave Baklava (book) Lunch at Olive GardenSalad |
| Monday, August 23, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchPea Protein Shake DinnerRice Protein Shake |
| Tuesday, August 24, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchPea Protein Shake DinnerRice Protein Shake |
| Wednesday, August 25, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchPea Protein Shake DinnerRice Protein Shake |
| Thursday, August 26, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchAMY’S Texas Veggie Burger, Barbecue Flavor DinnerCabbage in Curry Sauce over Noodles |
| Friday, August 27, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchPea Protein Shake DinnerMeatless Salsa Chili Grissini |
| Saturday, August 28, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchRice Protein Shake DinnerChard with Meatless Crumbles |
| Sunday, August 29, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchHot & Sour Soup with Cabbage (Miso Recipe) Dinner |
| Monday, August 30, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchPea Protein Shake DinnerChix Curry Binge! Oops!Skittles |
| Tuesday, August 31, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchMeatless Taco Wraps DinnerChix and Cabbage Soup with Thyme and Rosemary |
| Wednesday, September 1, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchPea Protein Shake DinnerSpaghetti-less Meat-less Sauce |
| Thursday, September 2, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchRice Protein Shake DinnerAMY’S Texas Veggie Burger, Barbecue Flavor |
| Friday, September 3, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchArugula Salad with Chix Strips and Orange DinnerApple Pudding (Internet) |
| Saturday, September 4, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchPea Protein Shake DinnerChix Curry with Apple |
| Sunday, September 5, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchRice Protein Shake DinnerChix Cacciatore |
| Monday, September 6, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchGarlic Spinach (ebook) DinnerSzechwan Chix with Cabbage |
| Tuesday, September 7, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchChix Tacos DinnerOrange Protein Pudding |
| Wednesday, September 8, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchPea Protein Shake DinnerChinese Chix Salad |
| Thursday, September 9, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchCream of Tomato Soup with Basil DinnerChard with Meatless Crumbles |
| Friday, September 10, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchRice Protein Shake DinnerAMY’S Texas Veggie Burger, Barbecue Flavor |
| Saturday, September 11, 2010 500 cal diet |
LunchRice Protein Shake DinnerMeatless Chili |