Newbie Guidebook

Getting Started

There is so much information, where do I start?
Where do I get HCG? You can also PM other members to ask where they get it.
How much do I need to order?
What supplies do I need for injections?
How do I mix for injections?
What supplies do I need for sublingual dosing?
How do I mix for sublingual?
What about homeopathic hCG?
How do I find my dosage sweet spot when doing HCG sublingually?
How do I find my dose for Injection?
How long is hCG good?
How do I store the hCG?
What is the difference between using injections vs. administering sublingual?
How important is it to take a picture or measure myself when I start?
Do I need to do any cleanses or anything before starting HCG?

Phase 2

Can I start HCG during TOM, menstrual cycle?
P2 Tips and Tricks
Apple Days and Stalls
Phase 2 Recipe Forum and Foods allowed in P2
Do I need to load if I've been on a break for less than 14 days?
What amount of vegetables do I eat?
Is it normal to be hungry? What can I do to minimize hunger?
What can I do to keep from getting constipated?
I heard that some people detox during their first P2 day, what are detox symptoms?
I have candida and heard that P2 may help clear it up, will I notice anything as that happens?
How do I load?
Is it ok to use appetite suppressants (AS)?
Is it unusual to be tired, weak or lethargic?
Can you go longer than 40 days on P2?
I hear people talk about cycles/cycling, what are these things?
When do I do a correction day on P2? What about apple days?
Where is more information about apple days?
What is a modified Steak day & when should I do one (P2)?
How do I do a modified Steak day (P2)?
What is an egg day?
Why do some people skip days on hcg and how do I decide if I should skip days on hcg?
Do I need to take my measurements when I start?
Do I need to avoid/minimize sodium/salt?
I'm not feeling well, what can I use that is protocol friendly?

Phase 3

How do I transition from P2 to P3?
What is boot camp?
What is an egg day?
What is a Steak/Protein Day (P3)?
What is a chicken day?
How do I know if I need to do one of those days above?

Forum Questions

I'd like to add a signature, are there any rules?
Search Function Tips
How do I decipher the Lingo?
Why 15 posts before I can see the journals on the forum?
How can I see/access the journals?
Why should I keep a journal on the forum?
How do I start a journal?
How do I put a link to my journal?
How do I use the quote function in a post?
Where do I find the graphs to post my weight daily in my first post?
How can I add an avatar?
How do I add a weight ticker to my signature?
How do I send a Private Message to someone?
How do I post a photo?
How do I make a thumbnail photo that is clickable?

General Information

Will I lose weight every day?
Will I lose a pound a day?
How can an epsom salt bath help me?
Can I exercise while on protocol?

Questions about Food and Suppliments

What sweeteners are allowed?
I heard that sugars are listed by many different names, what are they?
What should I know about coconut oil (P3)?
I have high cholesterol, should I worry about the amount of fat in my diet during Phase 3?
Can I drink diet sodas on protocol?
Should I use Walden Farms products while on protocol?
I have hypothyroidism, how will impact my losses on HCG?
Where can I find protocol friendly recipes for Phase 2?
Where can I find protocol friendly recipes for Phase 3?
Can I eat miracle or shirataki noodles while on protocol?
How might cortisone impact my weight loss?
How might HCG impact my TOM, menstrual cycle?
What tools are available for easily tracking calories?
What options do vegetarians have to get their protein while on protocol?
How can I travel and do protocol?

Supplements

How can magnesium help me while on protocol?
How can potassium help me while on protocol?
How can colostrum help me while on protocol?
How can multi-viatmins (without iron) help me while on protocol?
How can 5HTP help me while on protocol?
How can pro-biotics, including kefir or kombucha, help me while on protocol?

Suggested Reading

Healthiest Restaurants
BMR Calculator
BMI Calculator
The MYTH of Loose Skin

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