HCG diet...

Akjenn89

I am willing to admit, that the 5 people I knew that did this diet might have been "a freak batch" that actually had really good results compared to the rest of the world. Hey, it happens. They used it as a starting off point and then became super aware about their diet intake and exercise regularly now.

But to say that people have a low intelligence due to them saying that the HCG diet has had some positive effects for people? That seems kind of low brow as well.

Before I saw the results that these people have had, I was in the same boat. "You're only eating HOW MUCH? You're crazy." But now I'll admit for some people, that works. Not a route I've chosen for myself, but I'll admit that for some people it does work. And the threads that were posted earlier, only asked for people that have had bad results. Look for people to re-confirm that its a bad product, you'll find that. And vis versa.

That being said, of course eating the proper way and exercising is going to be better for you.

koosdel

It's true, sometimes, people after the diet don't keep the weight off. Most of the time its because they don't do anything AFTER and just expect the weight to stay off.

The thing is that's exactly what the diet sells itself as. So it's not surprising really.

Thank you. I'm not saying this is a catch all and will solve all your problems. But for -some- people, it's an okay starting off place.

So sorry.. starvation is never ok. Don't promote something you don't understand.

Akjenn89

Never said starvation was okay. In fact, in one of my earlier posts I said that I had tried doing a starvation diet when I was younger and of course it didn't work. Zero benefit from doing so.

meerkat70

It's true, sometimes, people after the diet don't keep the weight off. Most of the time its because they don't do anything AFTER and just expect the weight to stay off.

The thing is that's exactly what the diet sells itself as. So it's not surprising really.

Thank you. I'm not saying this is a catch all and will solve all your problems. But for -some- people, it's an okay starting off place.

Most anorexics eat more than 500 calories (the average anorexic intake is 600-800 calories). How can this 'diet' be 'ok' in any sense?

tigersword

Never said starvation was okay. In fact, in one of my earlier posts I said that I had tried doing a starvation diet when I was younger and of course it didn't work. Zero benefit from doing so.

HCG IS a starvation diet, regardless of their marketing ploys.

Akjenn89

My only point was that I have seen people use this diet, and achieve results. The original question was if they knew if anyone had done this diet/gotten sick from it. I have known several do it and not get sick. It's not something that I would personally choose for myself, but for them they did. And they received results. And everyone is different. (For example, I wouldn't). I'm not saying that this is the best diet in the world. Just that I've known people to do it, and are perfectly healthy right now after being off it for a lengthy amount of time.

Not arguing the quality of this product.

Thomasm198

My only point was that I have seen people use this diet, and achieve results. The original question was if they knew if anyone had done this diet/gotten sick from it. I have known several do it and not get sick. It's not something that I would personally choose for myself, but for them they did. And they received results. And everyone is different. (For example, I wouldn't). I'm not saying that this is the best diet in the world. Just that I've known people to do it, and are perfectly healthy right now after being off it for a lengthy amount of time.

Not arguing the quality of this product.

Well plenty of people have bad effects from doing it.


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/338789-looking-for-peeps-who-did-hcg-diet-with-bad-results

Akjenn89

My only point was that I have seen people use this diet, and achieve results. The original question was if they knew if anyone had done this diet/gotten sick from it. I have known several do it and not get sick. It's not something that I would personally choose for myself, but for them they did. And they received results. And everyone is different. (For example, I wouldn't). I'm not saying that this is the best diet in the world. Just that I've known people to do it, and are perfectly healthy right now after being off it for a lengthy amount of time.

Not arguing the quality of this product.

Well plenty of people have bad effects from doing it.


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/338789-looking-for-peeps-who-did-hcg-diet-with-bad-results

And like I said earlier, I am willing to admit that the 5 people I knew were a freak batch that got good results. Totally possible. It's not a diet for everyone.

Unwrapping_Candy

I'm not saying that this is the best diet in the world. Just that I've known people to do it, and are perfectly healthy right now after being off it for a lengthy amount of time.

This reminds me of the 700-pound woman that was just on Dr. Oz recently who is TRYING to reach 1700 pounds. She asserted over and over how healthy she was and that she wasn't diabetic. She claimed to be perfectly healthy. Dr. Oz tore her apart with a few standard medical tests that proved that she was actually diabetic and was incredibly unhealthy, perhaps even terminally unhealthy. There is no way that you can assert that these people are "perfectly healthy" without examining them and running a few blood tests.

Akjenn89

I'm not saying that this is the best diet in the world. Just that I've known people to do it, and are perfectly healthy right now after being off it for a lengthy amount of time.

This reminds me of the 700-pound woman that was just on Dr. Oz recently who is TRYING to reach 1700 pounds. She asserted over and over how healthy she was and that she wasn't diabetic. She claimed to be perfectly healthy. Dr. Oz tore her apart with a few standard medical tests that proved that she was actually diabetic and was incredibly unhealthy, perhaps even terminally unhealthy. There is no way that you can assert that these people are "perfectly healthy" without examining them and running a few blood tests.

True, totally agree with you. And my sister has had blood tests done throughout the process and after and sees her doctor on a regular basis. She no longer does HCG, and makes sure that she is in good condition. She exercises 5+ times a week now in order to maintain her weight/lose weight the proper way and makes sure that she doesn't overdo her exercises and does things "properly". I would argue she's in better shape and health than I am.

So yes, she is in good shape. However, just because she is in good shape does not mean that I am saying that the HCG made her in good shape. So please don't twist my argument that way.

koosdel

I'm not saying that this is the best diet in the world. Just that I've known people to do it, and are perfectly healthy right now after being off it for a lengthy amount of time.

This reminds me of the 700-pound woman that was just on Dr. Oz recently who is TRYING to reach 1700 pounds. She asserted over and over how healthy she was and that she wasn't diabetic. She claimed to be perfectly healthy. Dr. Oz tore her apart with a few standard medical tests that proved that she was actually diabetic and was incredibly unhealthy, perhaps even terminally unhealthy. There is no way that you can assert that these people are "perfectly healthy" without examining them and running a few blood tests.

Perfectly healthy on a starvation diet? Not a chance.

500 calories isn't even enough to maintain brain function! Of course, this could explain the bizzare dedication to this diet....

Unwrapping_Candy

However, just because she is in good shape does not mean that I am saying that the HCG made her in good shape. So please don't twist my argument that way.

I am not attempting to twist your argument in any way, but you should know that this:

Just that I've known people to do it, and are perfectly healthy right now after being off it for a lengthy amount of time.

is more than enough to make make someone believe that the hCG "die"t is to thank. Insinuation plays a major role here.

Akjenn89

In that case, I'm sorry that I insinuated that HCG was the absolute, best, catch all diet if thats the case. All I meant to portray was that, Yes, I've known people that have done the HCG diet. For them, that was what they needed in order to jump start their lives into a healthier direction.

Never did I mean to say that the HCG did all of the work for them. In fact, as stated in my first post, even though they lost weight on the diet, the reason they maintained their weight and were living healthy lives was due to exercise and proper nutrition afterwards.

Unwrapping_Candy

In that case, I'm sorry that I insinuated that HCG was the absolute, best, catch all diet if thats the case. All I meant to portray was that, Yes, I've known people that have done the HCG diet. For them, that was what they needed in order to jump start their lives into a healthier direction.

Never did I mean to say that the HCG did all of the work for them. In fact, as stated in my first post, even though they lost weight on the diet, the reason they maintained their weight and were living healthy lives was due to exercise and proper nutrition afterwards.

Cheers. lol

Rilke

If it can't sustain you for life why do it at all?

This is genius...all summed up neatly in one little sentence.

I thrice this sentiment.

The entire premise of HCG is starvation. I can't for the life of me understand why people keep trying it.

MsKathleen

Hi! I am on the hcg diet. My daughter Tara is my inspiration. She has lost almost 60 lbs and has kept it off. The hcg diet jump started her weight lose. I think she did it twice. Now she walk a lot and exercises several times a week. She eats healthy.
She did notice her last go round that she got a little dizzy so she upped her calorie in take a bit... adding an apple or whatever and increased vitamins or added vitamins.

So far I have lost 12 lbs. I am working through a nutritionists since I am older 55 and want to be more careful. I had back surgery 2.5 yrs ago so must get this weight off (I didn't gain weight until I was over 40 and began having thyroid problems). I take a natural thyroid, multi vitamins, vitamin B... And make sure to drink more water than what is called for (ice tea helps).

Be wishes to you on this diet and good health to you!


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MsKathleen

I so agree the hcg diet is a wonderful jump start... ! :happy:


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PhilipByrne

So in conclusion:-

There are stupid people who will believe this nonsense, spend their money and damage their health. Then there are the rest of us with common sense who won't.

kieranreagansmommy

I did HCG for only one week about a year ago and NOWAY would I reccomend this diet. Its not even a diet! In just the week I did HCG I lost 6 pounds but I felt awful and weak the whole time. You are litterally starving your body on HCG. I quit HCG and the weight all came back fast even though it was only 6 pounds. I started my journey of eating healthy and working out 5 days a week and I have lost 28 pounds in almost 3 months and I did it the right way. Ive lost pretty fast but im ok with it cause I know I did it right, 1200 calories of healthy food and cardio! Dont even try HCG it is not good at all!

ilovedeadlifts

don't do it.
lose it the right way and don't take the health risks.

if your diet is on point, you'll make progress naturally.
if your diet sucks, as soon as you quit taking the hcg, guess what? the weight comes back.

koosdel

It's not about 'putting the weight back on' its about the the terrible results of starvation on the body.

That, and no one likes spam.