HCG diet?

tjones_xo
tjones_xo Posts: 11 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Anyone has any comments on the HCG diet?

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Nope nope nope
  • tjones_xo
    tjones_xo Posts: 11 Member
    You think it's a bad idea?
  • myheartsabattleground
    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    A moderate calorie deficit is all you need.
  • CoffeeNCardio
    CoffeeNCardio Posts: 1,847 Member
    edited February 2016
    It's a waste of time. Most scientific journals call the studies behind it total shams that aren't even worthy of the name "study". The FDA has outright called it Fraudulent, and getting injections of anything is dangerous, while eating less and moving more (AKA the ONLY PROVEN WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT) is safe and effective.

    ETA: Same goes for the drops and pills. It's stupid.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    It's unsafe, very low calorie. Fatigue, muscle wastage, inability to focus, and these are the earlier problems. Long-term health effects are also known. Can you lose weight? Sure. Will you be healthy and learn what you need to be able to maintain the loss? Doubtful.

    What's wrong with using the app/site here?
  • Jonna13
    Jonna13 Posts: 288 Member
    myheartsabattleground wrote: »
    rdju.gif


    This.

  • tjones_xo
    tjones_xo Posts: 11 Member
    What's your opinion on the oral HCG? Any other weight lose supplements you would suggest?
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    It is a bad idea. It has been shown that the "supplements" do nothing. You lose weight because you are eating only 500 calories a day, and that is not wise! I mean, my 1 year old needs more than 500 calories a day.

    You would be better served to plug your stats into this system, aim for a moderate loss (how much depends on where you are now), and follow the plan. Learn how to plan nutritious, satisfying meals and allow yourself "treats" within your calorie and macro goals. Learn to enjoy eating amounts that are right for you. And learn to enjoy exercise for overall health.
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    Terrible idea. Just type in your information on this site and eat the amount of calories it recommends. Here is what will happen if you do the HCG. You will lose weight at first because you will not be eating hardly anything. You'll be happy and excited because your losing weight so fast. After a few weeks, you will break down and eat everything in sight because you will be so darn hungry. Eventually you may or may not lose the weight you want. Then when you finish this "diet" you will start to gain all the weight back and be right where you started. I have yet to see a single person, lose weight and permanently keep it off doing this.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Are you listening?
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    tjones_xo wrote: »
    What's your opinion on the oral HCG? Any other weight lose supplements you would suggest?

    The only effective 'supplements' are prescription medications, which also carry a long list of side effects. You can lose weight and be healthy. It takes time, work, focus, commitment, and patience. The power to do it is completely within your control.
  • tjones_xo
    tjones_xo Posts: 11 Member
    Thank you guys..
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    edited February 2016
    I know it would be great if there were quick fixes. The diet industry does so much more harm than good by telling people that they need the next greatest fad. You don't need anything other than some solid knowledge. Try reading through some of the thread here. You will get a lot of great information and guidance. You can do it! But start with reasonable expectations.


    Here's a great place to start (lots of reading):

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260499/i-like-old-posts-and-i-cannot-lie/p1
  • M30834134
    M30834134 Posts: 411 Member
    This thread will be closed in no time
  • smilesback
    smilesback Posts: 327 Member
    Truth.
  • melonaulait
    melonaulait Posts: 769 Member
    The best thing to remember is... If weight loss supplements actually worked, none of us would be here counting calories to lose weight.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    MasterVal wrote: »
    This thread will be closed in no time

    Maybe, but OP seems to be open to thoughts. Which is refreshing!
  • myheartsabattleground
    myheartsabattleground Posts: 2,040 Member
    tjones_xo wrote: »
    What's your opinion on the oral HCG? Any other weight lose supplements you would suggest?

    no.
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    tjones_xo wrote: »
    Thank you guys..

    Your welcome.
  • bendyourkneekatie
    bendyourkneekatie Posts: 696 Member
    melonaulait wrote: »
    The best thing to remember is... If weight loss supplements actually worked, none of us would be here counting calories to lose weight.

    Seriously. It's not like we do cico because it's fun. If there was a magic trick we would be all over it.
  • chimpy123
    chimpy123 Posts: 40 Member
    A girl at work did it and her hair fell out - so yeah, bad idea!
  • antennachick
    antennachick Posts: 464 Member
    Dont do it! I use to sell it and I did it several times...yeah I lost and I thought I felt amazing on it BUT I gained back so much after I went off of it because I was starving. And the last time I did it, I passed out. I have seen alot of people that it has worked for but overall its unhealthy and you will really struggle with not gaining it right back. A few people that have done good on it are those that cant workout as all and arent big eatters normally.
    Do it the healthy way with slow and steady weight loss to keep it off. Hcg is not the way.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,425 MFP Moderator
    Hello,

    I'm writing to let you know that our Community Guidelines ( http://www.myfitnesspal.com/welcome/guidelines ) prohibit the creation of any forum posts, groups, or posts in groups that encourage the use of Very Low Calorie diets (including, but not limited to, VLCDs that use the HCG protocol).

    MyFitnessPal has always promoted a healthy, sustainable, and gradual path to weight loss. But HCG products are typically promoted in connection with a very low calorie diet, usually one that limits calories to 500 per day. Research has demonstrated that calorie intake at these levels can lead to increased risk of gallstones, hair loss, constipation, an irregular heartbeat, and many other dangerous side-effects.

    Moreover, numerous medical studies have shown that the results of HCG-use in combination with a very low calorie diet are indistinguishable from the results of the low calorie diet alone. In light of this research, the FDA has required the labeling and advertising of HCG products to state:

    “HCG has not been demonstrated to be effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity. There is no substantial evidence that it increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or “normal” distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets.”

    Our guidelines prohibit any use of Groups or the Public Forums to support the use of HCG.

    Regards,

    psuLemon


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