Thread: Transition to phase 3 but wanting a cheat day

You can have fun on Phase 3 without cheating. After such a successful no cheat round, why would you want to jeopardize things now for one day?

Adding any fat before the HCG is out of your system usually causes a gain that you will not be able to recover from. You will most likely keep whatever you gain. That time still on the 500 calorie diet without HCG is generally what is called the transition. I think you are actually asking about P3.

The protocol says you can have wine with dinner in P3, so a little alcohol is already built into the program. Some think they mitigate the impact of that by holding back on one of their fruits for the day. That's a way to enjoy things with no foul. Also if you must indulge further, a vodka or two is the safest choice. But it can be just as satisfying to have selzer water with a wedge of lime and carry that around all night. It makes it look like you are indulging in the drink culture and satisfies any social pressure.

Vegas buffets can be great for finding yummy P3 choices. Remember you can have all kinds of fats: butter, olive oil, nut butters, juicy steaks, eggs and bacon. There is really no good reason to cheat when in P3. Fun doesn't have to involve unhealthy food choices.

And I just want to emphasize what Leez just told you. Cheating badly now will absolutely destroy your round. I'm not kidding. The gains from a weekend when you first start P3 if you go off the tracks usually never fall off. But P3 is easy to stay on.