HCG Vegan Protocol - Day 5 of the VLCD...lacking energy...

Mood: low energy yet productive, not hungry
Total Weight Loss: 10.6 pounds!!!

Oddly, I have fallen asleep super early every night since I've been on the the VLCD. This also means that I wake up early each day. I am incredibly low on energy today. I originally planned to go to a walking meditation this afternoon, but just did not feel up for it. However, I did manage to sort through two years of paperwork. This included a large amount of shredding, recycling, and filing. So, I feel good about that!

My gourmet meals for the day were...

Breakfast

Yerba Mate Tea - 5 calories
Gala Apple – 80 calories

Green Tea - 0 calories

Lunch

½ cup of cooked quinoa – 127 calories

Frozen chopped spinach – 30 calories

Braggs liquid aminos – 0 calories

Vegetable broth – 2 calories

Perrier – 0 calories

Dinner

Candy Cane Herb Tea – 0 calories

Peppermint Stevia – 0 calories

Brown Rice Protein Powder mixed with water - 110 calories
Toffee Stevia – 0 calories

½ large cucumber – 22.5 calories

Red wine vinegar – 8 calories

Dessert

Navel Orange – 80 calories

Chocolate Stevia – 0 calories

Total Calories: 465 calories

Clearly, the choice of fruits makes a large difference in my ability to eat enough calories each day. I know that it's important to put variety in my choice of foods, however, my options are extremely limited! As you can see, my weight loss has slowed down. This is completely normal on the HCG diet. Besides, who can complain about losing 10.6 pounds in 4 days???