Just ordered my shots. kinda scared and unprepared!

[kitkat]

Hi everyone from a newbie.  just ordered my shots this last week and have been trying to soak myself with information from this site before my hcg arrives and I actually start my diet. I am excited and scared but kinda think I am rushing into this without all the knowledge I need.  I am still trying to finnish kevin's book and I just downloaded pounds and inches so I guess I will fell more like I will know what I am doing after I have finished reading.  Any advise on this getting started would be greatly appreciated.  Also has anyone found any other sites with more recipies? trying to also prepare for the few things that is allowed to eat??  Well at this point any advise or info will help!!
thanks  kitkat

[thistime4sure]

don't worry kittycat...it all makes sense when you begin...i tried to prepare as well but now that i'm actually doing it it's so simpe...

and this is the BEST place to be and get help!

[tcole]

Hi KitKat,

I was nervous and scared too.  Most of us have a needle phobia, myself included.  It is not bad once you get past that first shot.  yes, it is very wise to cook and package your food, so you are not caught on a hectic day having to eat something that you shouldn't.  The book and manuscript tell you most of what you need to know, we'll tell you the rest.  If you have specific questions, you will usually get answers from several people.  This forum is so helpful.  Welcome to the forum, KitKat.  Later, Toni

[kellygirl]

KitKat,
Your going to do this and it will work great for you.  Just think in a week you'll be sailing through... I was very nervous about giving myself shots, what if I break the needle, or hit a vein.  All kinds of things but once I did it I was like; this is not so bad, I can do this.  It will be the same for you too! 
Yes, read all you can and get information.  You know what they say ' knowledge is power'.  I'm still amazed at all there is to learn.  I am glad that we have each other though. Isn't technology awesome at times like this.
Good luck, 
you can do this, You can do this, YOU CAN DO THIS KITKAT!Kelly

[kitkat]

    Thank You thankyou everyone sooo much for your replies.  
It's amazing what just a few simple words of encouragement can do.  I started writing lists today of things I need to buy (like a new scale) before I begin and I think I am going to set a date to start phase 1 on Feb 1st.  Good starting date for me.  I am also starting to pre make lists of foods I can and can't eat.  Does anyone already have a pretty good easy to go by list already made up that I can copy??  Anyway thanks again for the kind words I am starting to feel better already.   
Kitkat

[bpratt555]

 KITKAT-WELCOME!!       The hCG Diet Overview

Breakfast:
   

Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. Saccharin or Stevia may be used.

Lunch:
   

1.    100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. The chicken breast must be removed from the bird.

2.    One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage.

3.    One breadstick (grissino) or one Melba toast.

4.    An apple, orange, or a handful of strawberries or one-half grapefruit.

Dinner :
   

The same four choices as lunch (above.)
This is Dr Simeons list If your doing kts you will have to get that from another----Its pretty basic and simple but you can get very creative to--Thank goodness for spices!
Brenda

[beeorlando]

Kitkat,

On Kt's plan you can mix veggies if you're having a salad.  So, most days I have a large salad for lunch with my choice of protein and top it with my homemade oil-free dressing (apple cider vinegar, spicy brown mustard, water, and stevia).  For dinner I have steamed asparagus with an alternatate protein.  Some here are great making recipes that conform to the protocol but I find it easier (for me) to keep it simple because in addition to all the time I spend making my meals I still have to cook other meals for my family.  I usually end up making 3 different dinners a night - one for me, one for my hubby, and another for my daughter who is a vegetarian!  I dream of the day when someone may cook for me for a change!  I already told my husband that when it is just us I'm only cooking half the week.  He can cook the other nights or take me out - his choice!   I wonder which one he'll pick?

Wow, talk about getting off the subject - sorry!

[kitkat]

wow!  to beeorlando my Kudos to you.  And I thought I was going to have it bad during phase 2 having to cook something else for my daughter, but you have to cook all that other food and still stick to the strict diet.  I am soo proud of you and also kida sad for you to have to do that.  You tell your husband and your daughter that I said they must have one terrific mom/wife  ok. 
thanks for the info I am for sure going to try your recipe for salad dressing.  I just can't imagine eating a salad with no dressing at all 
thanks again
kitkat

[Nancy]

I am amazed and impressed with Carla and the others that have to deal with food and stay on track. My husband is with me on the phase 1 part, but will not be on phase 2. I told him he was on his own at that point. I'm just so afraid of not making it this time. It feels like my last chance to be normal.
Nancy

[bpratt555]

Hi Nancy-i have 3 grown boys and a husband to cook for and oh yeah--its a tough one!! I really HATE when they say--Lets order pizza or whatever and then its like-mom-you cant have any!GRRRRRRR-----It makes it super hard-But IM OVER IT NOW!!Im gonna be alittle stronger this round-I know WHAT WORKS and WHAT DOESN"T!!!!
Brenda

[bpratt555]

KELLY
How come my ticker doesnt show my START weight at the bottom like yours!? Does my frog have to jump first ? -Hee hee---I went back into the ticker but" i can't know everything!!!"
Brenda

[kellygirl]

Brenda,
Go back to where you orginally set it up and select weight. It's one of the boxes that need to be checked. Look at each page before you go to next, it's there somewhere.
Kelly/Idaho