Oh Help Please! Seriously Confused!

Supreme Member Age : 53 Joined : 01 Sep 2008 Posts : 161

Hello, I have been reading through this site for days now, and find I am getting more confused. Could anyone please help me out with a few things? Supplements and Food questions
I am on 3rd day of P2 (after 2 days of gorge), injections 200, purchased from a local doc. Her guidelines say;
NO supplements except coral calcium and Vit C, so I stopped all supplements (I used to take quite a few-omega 3, iodine, coQ10, multi-vit, flax, D3, ) I read very mixed things about this. Some people say it is important to take them - others say definitely don't! And how do you take cocount oil? Any counsel?
I also stopped my thyroid meds and progesterone supplement, because I read that taking them interferes too much with the process, but I am now wondering what is right.

Food
Is Buffalo meat okay?
Can you drink any tea or just green tea and mate?
Is there any gum you can chew? (brand names please!)
Any breath mints?
Is sparkling water with fruit essence okay?
What about all the recipe stuff you read? Are there really recipes available for P2- and if so which source is the right one?
FINALLY- Has anyone heard of Whey-Low? It is a sugar alternative that I have used in the past and find it is a really awesome alternative. MUCH better tasting than Splenda. Their site www.wheylow.com spells out the nutritional info.

I would be so deeply grateful for some counsel and direction. I am super sleepy and pretty hungry all the time. Also have lots of muscle fatigue. On the bright side, I woke up Day Three 7.5 lbs lighter than where I started pre-load day. I actually lost 1.5 lbs after loading- what is up with that? I ate, ate, ate, ate.

Thanks in advance to everyone
Brenda

Subject: Re: Oh Help Please! Seriously Confused! Mon Sep 01 2008, 14:21

Yes...there are many different opinions on this protocol. Taking vit supplements does NOT seem to interfere with weight loss...so...take what you need. cool 2

There are many posts in this area about types of vitamins that people are taking.

Don't use coconut oil on Phase 2... no way

If you haven't joined the thyroid group, you should do that so you can read the posts by others who are taking or stopping meds...

I eat Buffalo meat way to go

There are many types of tea that you can drink moving flower

You can chew gum... We ordered steviadent
We have a lot of wonderful recipes on this forum that you should check out! Keeps you from getting bored winky

The hunger will start going away...

Congrats on the weight loss so far bravo2

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Denise

Supreme Member Age : 53 Joined : 01 Sep 2008 Posts : 161

Denise, Thanks so much for writing me back. I am happy to hear that supplements are okay - I am going to resume them tomm. Your other info is so helpful too. I did join the thyroid group- but I can't seem to figure out how to open any discussions. I've been going to Groups- then it says you are subscribed to thyroid group - but then all I can open are the individual names of people. Can you tell me what step I am missing? Also, just to clarify is it okay to take fish oil?
I can't tell you how relieved I am to hear you say the Hunger will go away. I am so looking forward to that. And thanks too for the Steviagum tip- I am off in search of that now.
Best regards,
B

Subject: Re: Oh Help Please! Seriously Confused! Mon Sep 01 2008, 16:02

Brenda:

On P2 you can't have any oil so don't take fish oil. I would also stay away from taking flax and fish oil until after P2 is over.

I also take L-Carnitine during P2 and continue to take digestive enzymes and probiotics on P2.

The general consensus here is to use Stevia as a sugar supplement and stay away from Splenda. In addition to powdered stevia it also comes in liquid form and has a lot of flavors available (I've ordered from www.vitacost).

I use coconut oil to cook with once I am off P2.

Subject: Re: Oh Help Please! Seriously Confused! Mon Sep 01 2008, 17:33

Once you join a group you can go to the home page and scroll down to the section on Usergroups...now you should be able to read the thread on 'Thyroid Issues' (these threads are only visible to those in that group)
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Denise

Supreme Member Age : 53 Joined : 01 Sep 2008 Posts : 161

Ed, Thanks for writing and for your info. With all the focus on not even touching oil, I thought taking fish oil was unlikely. I went to the vitacost site and looked through. There are alot of choices for probiotics and enzymes. Can you recommend a brand and type for me?

I have used Stevia and like it, though Whey Low is much better for baking and they have a brown sugar and powdered sugar substitute that is like the real thing. Do you know if there is anywhere on the hcg site that could tell me is Whey Low is okay to use?

Thanks so much- I so appreciate your time!
Best,
B

Subject: Re: Oh Help Please! Seriously Confused! Tue Sep 02 2008, 16:00

B:

I buy my vitamins from a number of places. The digestive enzymes I buy at Vitacost is:

NSI Pancreatin 10X ( Mega Digestive Enzymes ) -- 200 Capsules

I usually place 1 large order with them since they charge $4.99 for shipping.
They have an excellent price for coconut oil - Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil -- 54 oz
I also buy raw organic honey from them and other vitamins as well.

I buy my probiotics from: www.fubaohealthstore.com
DR. OHHIRA's PROBIOTICS 12 PLUS, Essential Formulas Inc. An Award-Winning Vegetarian, Non-GMO, Bovine-Free Product. "A BLEND OF 12 STRAINS OF FRIENDLY LACTIC ACID BACTERIA, 10 VITAMINS, 8 MINERALS, 18 AMINO ACIDS, 4 ORGANIC ACIDS, NATURALLY OCCURRING FOS & BACTERIOCINS".

I buy my krill oil from www.mercola.com

Happy shopping!

dance

Supreme Member Age : 53 Joined : 01 Sep 2008 Posts : 161

Ed, Thanks so much for getting back to me. I really appreciate the specific info, as I went to health food store today and was just overwhelmed at the choices. (and trying to read the fine print)
Many, many, MANY thanks!
B