Phase 1

Preparatory Phase

Phase 1 is a preparatory stage for the protocol.  It is entirely a creation of Kevin Trudeau.  He has some excellent suggestions in his 'The Weight Loss Cure' book for cleansing, exercise, foods, supplements, and other techniques to improve overall health and prepare the body for weight release.

This phase is only recommended by him, and, as he clearly states, it is not a requirement for the Protocol to be successful.  I recognize that his suggestions are likely to help to optimize your results, however.  Most people do not do the majority of the Phase 1 suggestions.  I did not, and I have had very good results.  I did do a few of the things he outlines, although many I was already incorporating into my lifestyle:

• Use De-stressing CDs

• Minimize exposure to flourescent lights

• Reduce air conditioning

• Practice deep breathing

• Use BioPro, Computer Screen EMF Blocker, & QLink

• Candida Cleanse (I believe this may be key to helping eliminate hunger in Phase 2)

• Use dechlorinated water for shower

• PraiseMoves - Christian alternative to yoga

• Rebound

• Digestive Enzymes

• Use clean personal care products

• Vitamin E

• EPA/DHA supplement

• Sleep minimum 8 hours

• Sunbathe 20 minutes/day in the buff

• Use Stevia

• Eat Organic

• Limit ice cold & steaming hot drinks

• Eliminate use of microwave

• Eliminate MSG

• Eliminate trans-fats

• Eat hot peppers

• Acetyl L-Carnitine

• Heavy Metal Cleanse

• Use Extra Virgin Raw Coconut Oil

• Drink 120 oz Pure Water daily

Phase 2

Reduction Phase

This is the Reduction Phase of the Protocol.  It consists of:

• Loading (2 days)

• VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet)

The VLCD only allows 500 calories and only of certain foods: 

For Simeons' Original Protocol MENU<----CLICK

 Calorie Tracking:  It is important to keep track of your calories carefully, therefore I recommend that you use FitDay to calculate your daily consumption.  Best Calorie Counter I have found!

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The best way I have found to do the VLCD is to PLAN AHEAD!  This is an important practice for anyone who has bondage to food issues in all the phases. 

	It is helpful to start by inputting your protein.
	Now you can add in your 2 small fruits for the day, one for each meal.
	Next, you will want to add in the allowed vegetables.  I find it nutritionally as well as psychologically fulfilling to include 1/2 lb of green, leafy vegetables daily.  The easiest way to do this is in a SheepRAW Smoothie.
	Now, you can figure out how many calories are left over for your second veggie.  Go ahead and take it up to at least 475 calories.  Don't get overzealous and think that choosing a lot less calories is going to make this work better!  Been there, done that, doesn't work!
	Also, please note that if you are using spices, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, etc. for recipes, these items DO contain calories and must be added in as well!

VLCD days must last for a minimum of 23 days, where the last 2 days are without hCG.  This means that Phase 2 consists of a total minimum of 25 days.  If you are using SL dosing, it is possible to continue to goal, for some people, without reaching an immunity to hCG, which is readily discernable by a sudden onset of hunger.  I don't recommend this, however, as it is difficult psychologically in that one begins to feel deprived after such a long period on the VLCD, which can weaken resolve to go forward.

You will find an example of how the timing of phases can work (although if I had it to do over, I would insert Phase 4 as described further down this page, and I would also not go for Phase 2 lasting more than 40 days of dosing) by going to my Personal Statistics charts of my own experience using hCG here:

Personal Progress Statistics

The last day of dosing with hCG on the VLCD, one must make particular note of the morning weight as that becomes the Last Dose Weight (LDW).

A peculiarity about Phase 2 includes the admonition by Dr. Simeons to avoid any products containing oils, including cosmetics & other personal care products such as soap & shampoo that typically contain oils.  You may find alternative options here.

These are my faves that really helped me to not feel deprived at all on Phase 2!

One will find that the greatest weight reduction rate occurs the first week of Phase 2.  It will then drop off to as little as .4 lbs/day for ladies.  One may also find that the releases will begin to 'stairstep' such that one day there is a release, while there is none the next day or two, but then it drops again the next day or two.  There will even be the likelihood of plateaus, or 'stalls' that must be endured.  Folks get so spoiled from the large releases in the first week that this can be very frustrating.  It will pass, and the release rate will usually end up averaging from 2 to .7 lbs per day overall for the a 21 to 43 day round. 

However, for those who become terribly discouraged and need to see the numbers drop more regularly, an Apple Day is in order.  This is a method used in the Phase 2 Reduction Phase to help break a stall.  It consists of eating up to six apples of any variety and nothing more besides just enough pure water to satisfy an uncomfortable thirst throughout the day.  According to Dr. Simeons, it is primarily psychological as the weight will continue to reduce without an Apple Day in good time, and the weight release after an Apple Day is primarily due to water loss.  It may also help to drink Dandelion Tea, which acts as a diuretic, instead.  I really don't recommend an Apple Day because it is primarily psychological and interferes with the routine that gets established of eating according to the Protocol.

A good site to

check out the ideal weight for your height & frame is here.  If you find that you are having problems with the Protocol and are near your ideal weight, you may have reached the point where the hCG is no longer working properly as Simeons observed that when all abnormal fat supplies are depleted there is no longer the addition to your 500 daily calories to keep hunger and weakness at bay and one becomes ravenously hungry.  At this point it is best to either increase calories to 800-1000 daily or move into Phase 3.

If you have a situation arise that will interrupt your Phase 2 unexpectedly, please see Dr. Simeons' explanation of how to proceed here:

Unforeseen Interruptions of Treatment

Phase 3

Intermittent Maintenance Phase

Phase 3 is a Maintenance Phase of sorts.  It is necessary to remain on this phase for a minimum of 21 days.  One must now ensure that the morning weight (preferably taken at the same time daily after urination but before bowel movements) stays within 2 lbs above or below the Last Dose Weight (LDW).  One is allowed to eat virtually whatever one desires with the exception of limiting heavy starches (e.g., beans, potatoes, rice, bread) and sugars (high glycemic, e.g., watermelon, refined sugars; click here for more info) as long as the weight remains within these parameters.  The emphasis in this phase is upon consuming protein, which should be significantly increased from P2, especially early in this phase, and fats.

DON'T OVERDO the protein.
60-75 grams protein daily is normally adequate without being
excessive. 

At this stage, I usually add

• Hemp Protein Powder (4 - 2T Scoops for brunch and 2 Scoops for dinner) to the

• (2 Scoops/brunch & 1 Scoop/dinner) Pea Protein Powder, and add

• lots of extra P3 veggies,

• Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Butter (2 t) and

• raw almonds (1/4 c)

to my menu. 

You will probably be surprised at how much food you can eat with a properly functioning metabolism!

If the weight exceeds the 2 lb limit, action must be taken that very day in the form of a 'Steak Day'.  If it falls below the limit, one must increase one's caloric intake to remedy this situation ASAP.  It is believed that if the weight goes more than 2 lbs under LDW, the body begins to draw from structural fat stores which can cause the hypothalamus to begin to malfunction again. 

If you are having a lot of fluctuation gaining weight, attempt to reduce fats & increase water, protein & veggies.

Then use this calculator to find your minimum calories that must be consumed on Phase 3 to MAINTAIN your LDW (Last Dose Weight) from the end of Phase 2 (use the sedentary calculation for minimum & active for maximum):

Calorie Calculator for Phase 3 and Phase 4 FREE

Here are the foods to choose, then, in red chart, to avoid during Phase 3:

Green Chart is relatively safe, low glycemic, low starch.

(Note: *='Negative Calorie Food')

(Note:  This chart does not include meat, dairy, or eggs, though those items are allowed by original Protocol as long as they are low in sugar, this author does not find them optimal for health)

Red Chart is relatively high glycemic &/or starch:

Phase 4

Final Maintenance Phase

This is the final Maintenance Phase.  One is advised to slowly add in starches and sugars to the diet, but to continue to monitor the morning weight daily with the same weight parameters described for P3, requiring immediate use of the 'Steak Day' should they be exceeded above the LDW.

If you will be doing more than one 'Round' of weight reduction on the Protocol, Simeons recommends, as do I, that one spend increasing amounts of time in Phase 4 before proceeding to attempt another Round as follows:

• 3 weeks for Round 1

• 5 weeks for Round 2

• 9 weeks for Round 3

• 17 weeks for Round 4

• 21 weeks for Round 5

• allow the body to become used to the lower calorie intake while eating normally, and
• psychologically avoid the emotional stress of food deprivation that can occur otherwise.

It is my opinion that the best possible Phase 4 eating plan can be found at Hallelujah Acres site.  If you should find something wonderful, and there is quite an array of choices, to purchase there, please remember to use Health Minister ID # DUI when ordering so that we might get a tiny credit for referring you.

The Hallelujah Diet Explained

 

So what is The Hallelujah Diet^® exactly?

It is the NUTRITION portion of an overall healthy LIFESTYLE

Once you understand The Hallelujah Diet^®, you will find that it is very simple to prepare and follow the ratio of 85% raw and 15% cooked food each day.

The 85% Portion

This is the Hallelujah portion of The Hallelujah Diet^®! An abundance of God’s natural foods that are uncooked (raw) and unprocessed. The dense living nutrients found in raw foods and their juices are the things that meet and satisfy your cells’ nutritional needs. When you eat these living foods, you will find that y