3 Quick HCG Recipes

Dieting on a tight schedule can be difficult. Sometimes, when cooking is the last thing on our minds, it feels like eating out is the best option . Unfortunately many turn to takeout or drive-thrus and end up eating greasy, unhealthy foods that cause weight gain. The good news is that, even for the busiest dieter, there are healthy options out there that can be made in less than half an hour!

Here are three HCG friendly meals that are quick, delicious, and satisfying.


Vegan Burgers

Black bean Boca burgers seem to do really well for HCG Dieters. One patty cooks in under two minutes in a microwave. Paired with a tomato, and some mustard, this dinner is one of the fastest ones you can make at home.

Boiled Eggs

I have been eating boiled eggs quite frequently. I eat two for one serving of protein. The great thing is that I can come home from work, put my eggs on the stove, put in a load of laundry, change my clothes, straighten the house, and by the time Im done my eggs are ready! Chop your boiled eggs up and add them to a bed of spinach for a quick salad. This is the perfect meal for multi-taskers.

Triumph Slim

2 scoops of Triumph Slim replaces your fruit, protein, and Melba Toast serving. Shake it up in less than a minute and cut some celery pieces to carry with you in a Ziplock bag. This combination is extremely portable for on-the-go situations.


What are your go-to meals for busy days?

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Life Got Away From Me Again

I remember when the grief was still so raw, so fresh, that I was blogging practically every day for the first couple months. And gradually it has become more and more sporadic, especially at times like this when we are settling into our new house and trying to find ourselves here.

Instead of sitting inside at my computer, I find myself outside talking to my neighbors. Or unpacking a box. Or doing my nails, which I have started enjoying again. Or cleaning my kitchen. Or doing a huge shopping trip at Ikea, which I did today and got everything I needed, except for the two bar stools which I forgot, and a lamp.

I just havent made the time for blogging lately. Id say sorry, but you know what, Im not really. Sometimes I just dont want to write, and I just want to live, and be happy and do normal things and not have to grieve all the time.

Speaking of grieving and being happy, the word is spreading like wildfire throughout the neighborhood that I am a widow. Thats ok, because I started it. I didnt want people to think I was this divorced mom of four. So Ive told whomever Ive met so far.

Yesterday evening before grief support, I was over at Brendas getting our home owners association paperwork, and we got to talking about Barry a bit. She started laughing really awkwardly and asked me why I was so happy. WHAT?!?!?!? Yes, she asked me why I seemed so happy, and THEN proceeded to ask me if he was abusive because I seemed so happy he was gone. What the fuck!

Obviously people dont know what to say when they feel awkward about something, because not that long ago, someone else asked me how my husband was killed? Again, WHAT THE FUCK? He wasnt killed, he DIED IN MY ARMS IN THE HOSPITAL. He died, he wasnt killed. Its called a THESAURUS people, learn how to use one.

Anyway, back to Brenda. I was a bit put off, obviously, as anyone would be, but I swallowed my irritability, and explained to her why I am the way I am. Because I have no choice. Really, I am what other people would deem "happy" because I have four children that need me and rely on me. I explained to her that I grieve every single day, but my time comes in the evening after the kids go to bed, thats when I cry most of the time. I explained that he was the best, most wonderful husband I ever could have asked for, that he provided well, that he was the best daddy every, and that we loved him and missed him so much. And then I also explained that when he was alive, he was a truck driver, which is why I know how to go about day to day life without him. Because really, this is all we have known for 8 years. Yep, he started trucking in April 2002, when I was just a few months pregnant with our now 7.5 year old.

After hearing my explanation, I think she understood a bit better, but Im sure its still hard for the majority of people to grasp how I am able to keep a smile on my face. Barry would tell me "Buck up Joanna, stop whining and get on with your life and take care of the kids!", and thats just what I have done. Only a few choice people really see the real Joanna, the one who is grieving every single day, and those are a few of my close friends and my immediate family. Only they have seen me break down, and throw temper tantrums and cry and scream and sit in the cold in my van by myself on Christmas day night. Perhaps Barrys job was a blessing in disguise, because it prepared me for this.

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quick hello

Hi All!

I was just in my hometown for three days...didnt abandon you all. I wanted to take the kids on an impromptu vacation, and so we did! Just got back an hour ago and were settling in.

Tomorrow is six months, but I am not ready to write about how Barry died, so ill write somethign else.

Until later!

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