How and when to do an HCG Diet Steak Day! The HCG Diet steak day is a technique used to help get your body back on track after you complete Phase 2 of the HCG Diet protocol. So in a nutshell, if you find that you gain more than 2 pounds during the Maintenance Phase, aka Phase 3 , you could use a Steak Day to correct your weight. The goal for Phase 3 is to stay within 2 pounds of your end weight at the end of your HCG cycle. Here's how you do an HCG Diet steak day: Preparation: Plan your Steak Day in advance so that you have everything you need. Make sure you have a good-quality steak, preferably a lean cut of beef. Morning routine: On the morning of your steak day, weigh yourself to establish a starting point. Make sure to note down your weight for comparison. Fasting until dinner: For the duration of the day, you'll be fasting except for water, tea, or coffee without any sugar or cream. It's important to keep yourself hydrated throughout the day. Dinner time: For dinn...