HCG diet safe?
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i did the Hcg diet and it worked for me. i lost 20lb in 26 days and now im maintaining. yes very low calories 500 but you can do up to a 1000 on it. but i would not buy from GNC because theirs is homeopathic. you want the real thing. go to a diet journey.com also do your research. there are doctors out there that can prescribe it to you.0
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Nope. I read for about a month straight on the internet, reading both pros and cons, went to the doctor to get bloodwork done and explained to him what I was doing. He was familiar and had both patients who succeeded and failed. Spoke to numerous people before I tried the drops and no one solicted me. I prefer the pellets. I don't need to cite anything. Do what I did...research. But since most of you people have your mind made up I'm not going to bother. If anyone is interested then can do exactly what Idid.
Might I recommend the book Weightloss Apocalypse? It is a VERY good read and clears up tons of the questions people have and reasons why many people fail after the diet.
They aren't going to read it. Because everyone in here who already is so sure of their opinion but has no clue how it works is not going to take the time to do a little research. Thanks for pointing out that book. They'll just tell us to guess what exercise and eat clean. Which is what I already do!!! LMAO
Yes I know...but maybe SOMEPONY will read it...and see that the diet isnt all the BS everyone makes it out to be. ANY diet can work...and ANYPONY can lose weight one way or another... And I do exercise...I walk daily for 45 minutes, I dont log it so I dont get the 'idea' that I have extra calories. I did research and it was either HCG or lap band...I chose what I felt right...and I am happy I did. I've lost 29lbs since the beginning of January. And seriously...I have more energy than ever, and I am motivated so much more...my hubby is happy and so am I. So everypony else and their rain clouds can go rain on another parade =D0 -
there are doctors out there that can prescribe it to you.
Michael Jackson had a doctor prescribing to him also. Didnt turn out so well. Doctors are not always following their oath.0 -
there are doctors out there that can prescribe it to you.
Michael Jackson had a doctor prescribing to him also. Didnt turn out so well. Doctors are not always following their oath.
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Nope. I read for about a month straight on the internet, reading both pros and cons, went to the doctor to get bloodwork done and explained to him what I was doing. He was familiar and had both patients who succeeded and failed. Spoke to numerous people before I tried the drops and no one solicted me. I prefer the pellets. I don't need to cite anything. Do what I did...research. But since most of you people have your mind made up I'm not going to bother. If anyone is interested then can do exactly what Idid.
Might I recommend the book Weightloss Apocalypse? It is a VERY good read and clears up tons of the questions people have and reasons why many people fail after the diet.
They aren't going to read it. Because everyone in here who already is so sure of their opinion but has no clue how it works is not going to take the time to do a little research. Thanks for pointing out that book. They'll just tell us to guess what exercise and eat clean. Which is what I already do!!! LMAO
Yes I know...but maybe SOMEPONY will read it...and see that the diet isnt all the BS everyone makes it out to be. ANY diet can work...and ANYPONY can lose weight one way or another... And I do exercise...I walk daily for 45 minutes, I dont log it so I dont get the 'idea' that I have extra calories. I did research and it was either HCG or lap band...I chose what I felt right...and I am happy I did. I've lost 29lbs since the beginning of January. And seriously...I have more energy than ever, and I am motivated so much more...my hubby is happy and so am I. So everypony else and their rain clouds can go rain on another parade =D
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Nope. I read for about a month straight on the internet, reading both pros and cons, went to the doctor to get bloodwork done and explained to him what I was doing. He was familiar and had both patients who succeeded and failed. Spoke to numerous people before I tried the drops and no one solicted me. I prefer the pellets. I don't need to cite anything. Do what I did...research. But since most of you people have your mind made up I'm not going to bother. If anyone is interested then can do exactly what Idid.
Might I recommend the book Weightloss Apocalypse? It is a VERY good read and clears up tons of the questions people have and reasons why many people fail after the diet.
They aren't going to read it. Because everyone in here who already is so sure of their opinion but has no clue how it works is not going to take the time to do a little research. Thanks for pointing out that book. They'll just tell us to guess what exercise and eat clean. Which is what I already do!!! LMAO
Yes I know...but maybe SOMEPONY will read it...and see that the diet isnt all the BS everyone makes it out to be. ANY diet can work...and ANYPONY can lose weight one way or another... And I do exercise...I walk daily for 45 minutes, I dont log it so I dont get the 'idea' that I have extra calories. I did research and it was either HCG or lap band...I chose what I felt right...and I am happy I did. I've lost 29lbs since the beginning of January. And seriously...I have more energy than ever, and I am motivated so much more...my hubby is happy and so am I. So everypony else and their rain clouds can go rain on another parade =D
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NO. not safe. not sane. not sustainable.0
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Good luck with your weight loss, but the HCG diet has been studied by many scientific organizations, and they all concluded that HCG, even the "real" injectable version, is no more effective than a placebo, and eating only 500 calories a day for weeks, as recommended by that plan, can cause more health problems than it solves.
The only reason people lose weight on that plan is you are only allowed to eat 500 calories a day. HCG has been scientifically proven to do NOTHING to help with weight loss or to make it safe to eat only 500 calories a day. It will not protect muscle, reset your metabolism or do anything else the snake oil salesmen that sell it claim. Dr. Simeons was a quack doctor. His "HCG protocol" has absolutely NO scientific backing and is not worth risking your health on.
The MFP moderators have been cautioning members against attempting that diet because it is so dangerous.
Please read the articles on these websites before you try HCG. I know some people that put their faith in the HCG diet, and became very ill from malnutrition as a result. It is NOT safe!
The Government is now in the process of getting all that fraudulent stuff off the market, and it's about time!
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm281333.htm
http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/hcg-diet-dangerous-1428
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hcg-diet/AN02091
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-hcg-for-weight-loss
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/weight-loss-cure-dont-want-you-to-know
http://www.dietscam.org/reports/hcg.shtml
http://www.tucsonmedical.com/pages/hcg.php0 -
Does anyone know how to delete this post? I did not mean to start WWIII. I was asking a question to like-minded individuals. Period. I do not want to be part of this-I am, for the most part, a well-educated woman. I simply wanted advice, not judgment. To those who have been truthful and given advice, thank you. I needed to know both sides. To those that have been judgmental, to both other and me, thank you, too. I most likely never ask for community advice again.0
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Well said Health_Gal! :happy:0
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SO if 600 calories produces quick weight loss, how come eating at this level will put you in the supposed "starvation mode?" Someone said, "It's against forum rules to talk about supplements that aren't Rx'ed by doctors." Real HCG is Rxed by doctors.
Um, what? Haha. People who are starving lose weight. Metabolism slows down to compensate, but your metabolism can't compensate for starving! Just because SOME doctors choose to prescribe certain weight loss methods doesn't mean they're safe. Doctors don't know everything and they are susceptible to ploys and bribes just like everyone else...0 -
Nope. I read for about a month straight on the internet, reading both pros and cons, went to the doctor to get bloodwork done and explained to him what I was doing. He was familiar and had both patients who succeeded and failed. Spoke to numerous people before I tried the drops and no one solicted me. I prefer the pellets. I don't need to cite anything. Do what I did...research. But since most of you people have your mind made up I'm not going to bother. If anyone is interested then can do exactly what Idid.
Might I recommend the book Weightloss Apocalypse? It is a VERY good read and clears up tons of the questions people have and reasons why many people fail after the diet.
They aren't going to read it. Because everyone in here who already is so sure of their opinion but has no clue how it works is not going to take the time to do a little research. Thanks for pointing out that book. They'll just tell us to guess what exercise and eat clean. Which is what I already do!!! LMAO
And yet you refuse to post any information that you've found, and just say "do your own research." HELLO cop-out!
No I refuse because you are all smart people do your own research. You have time to find stupid pictures to post find the google search button. Not going to sit in a parody of jokes with juvenilles If you want to argue something on an adult level then please do so otherwise continue to hide behind your screens. In essence how about if you dont like it STFU and keep it moving0 -
So wait...if we cant rely on doctors....then who are we supposed to rely on??? omfg...the church! REPENT NOW YE SINNERS0
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There is no substitute for healthy eating and exercise. That is all0
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Does anyone know how to delete this post? I did not mean to start WWIII. I was asking a question to like-minded individuals. Period. I do not want to be part of this-I am, for the most part, a well-educated woman. I simply wanted advice, not judgment. To those who have been truthful and given advice, thank you. I needed to know both sides. To those that have been judgmental, to both other and me, thank you, too. I most likely never ask for community advice again.
Don't feel bad. You had no idea this was such a hot-button topic. No one is upset with you, you made your conclusions based on the information given, and that's just fine. The ensuing debate is not about you at all, it's between people with different and strong philosophies. This always happens with topics like these.
For reference, if you would like to delete a topic you created, you can go to the original post and hit "Report Post." In the comments, explain that you would like the topic deleted.0 -
Does anyone know how to delete this post? I did not mean to start WWIII. I was asking a question to like-minded individuals. Period. I do not want to be part of this-I am, for the most part, a well-educated woman. I simply wanted advice, not judgment. To those who have been truthful and given advice, thank you. I needed to know both sides. To those that have been judgmental, to both other and me, thank you, too. I most likely never ask for community advice again.
You can report your initlal post and ask that a mod delete it. They will often honor this request.
I do wish you all the best. The "judgemental" responses are not meant to be mean, just amusing or sarcastic.0 -
I have been on the HCG diet and while doctor oz and others agree that it is safe on the body...its REALLY tough mentally. Ive been on and off HCC about 6 times and I failed everytime! lol..SOME have the will power to carry on through the entire thing..i just couldnt...eating 500 cals a day..no way..i love food way too much..I DID see SUPER fast weight loss tho and when I DID cheat..the weight packed on very quickly but also went away soon after.....its a toss up..if you are MENTALLY strong..its safe..otherwise it could lead to unsafe eating habits in the long run or even eating disorders...:/0
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If my doctor told me that the HCG diet was safe I would be finding a new doctor. Nobody's perfect, including doctors.0
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Does anyone know how to delete this post? I did not mean to start WWIII. I was asking a question to like-minded individuals. Period. I do not want to be part of this-I am, for the most part, a well-educated woman. I simply wanted advice, not judgment. To those who have been truthful and given advice, thank you. I needed to know both sides. To those that have been judgmental, to both other and me, thank you, too. I most likely never ask for community advice again.
You can report your initlal post and ask that a mod delete it. They will often honor this request.
I do wish you all the best. The "judgemental" responses are not meant to be mean, just amusing or sarcastic.
I thought you couldn't see.
I have a spare set of glasses
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If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.0
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If my doctor told me that the HCG diet was safe I would be finding a new doctor. Nobody's perfect, including doctors.
What would you do if multiple doctors said it was safe? like...all the one's you went to. what if it turned out that the outdated research everyone was basing their recent tests on was wrong?
Hm.......I need to make a conspiracy meme....*dawdles off*0 -
If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.
resets metabolism? please provide any study or whatever that proves this.0 -
If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.
resets metabolism? please provide any study or whatever that proves this.
Starvation mode...=) I believe it resets your metabolism. Either way...who cares...any research provided will be brushed off as a 'scam' or complete BS...because no one wants to believe that maybe....just maybe...something different works.0 -
If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.
resets metabolism? please provide any study or whatever that proves this.
Starvation mode...=) I believe it resets your metabolism. Either way...who cares...any research provided will be brushed off as a 'scam' or complete BS...because no one wants to believe that maybe....just maybe...something different works.
Translation: There is no such research so I'll just cop out again and claim "conspiracy"
Do you need a tin-foil hat? I'm sure this guy could spare you one.
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If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.
resets metabolism? please provide any study or whatever that proves this.
Starvation mode...=) I believe it resets your metabolism. Either way...who cares...any research provided will be brushed off as a 'scam' or complete BS...because no one wants to believe that maybe....just maybe...something different works.
I would actually like it to be true. But I have done a lot of research on metabolism and have never heard nor seen anything that can just "reset" it.0 -
Haha, I recommend the Keanu Reeves meme.
Luckily, I don't think that would ever happen. I personally love my doctor and she agrees that diet and exercise (aka what I'm doing) are the safest and most effective way to lose weight. She also knows that I am a researcher and scientist and has been very open with her opinions on diets such as the HCG, which I agree with.
Please understand that I'm not judging people who are on/ went on the HCG diet, I'm just saying that from my research in scientific journals (Which i wish I could share, but unless you have access to the databases it doesn't work) has confirmed for me, personally, that the diet is unsafe and from a hormonal perspective may have dire future consequences. My opinions/observations are from a place of concern for people's future health. I'm not telling people not to do it, just get all the information first and educate yourself. If you still think it's safe and that the benefits of it outweigh the benefit of diet/exercise (the tried and true way to lose weight) then by all means, that is your decision. 0 -
If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.
resets metabolism? please provide any study or whatever that proves this.
Starvation mode...=) I believe it resets your metabolism. Either way...who cares...any research provided will be brushed off as a 'scam' or complete BS...because no one wants to believe that maybe....just maybe...something different works.
Translation: There is no such research so I'll just cop out again and claim "conspiracy"
Do you need a tin-foil hat? I'm sure this guy could spare you one.
I LOVE SHINEY PAPER!!!
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If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.
resets metabolism? please provide any study or whatever that proves this.
Starvation mode...=) I believe it resets your metabolism. Either way...who cares...any research provided will be brushed off as a 'scam' or complete BS...because no one wants to believe that maybe....just maybe...something different works.
Translation: There is no such research so I'll just cop out again and claim "conspiracy"
Do you need a tin-foil hat? I'm sure this guy could spare you one.
I LOVE SHINEY PAPER!!!
LOL not mad, just find it highly amusing how all the pro-HCG people in this thread like yourself continue to say you are more informed that the rest of us and yet none of you has provided a single unbiased study to backup your claims (y'know... like scientific n' stuff).
You're my entertainment for the evening. Congrats.0 -
The drops don't do anything to help, and if I remember right, HCG is not legal to be sold in the US over the counter. Whatever you're buying is some knock off. The diet is dangerous for many reasons, mostly because it's impossible to properly provide your body with the nutrients it needs on only 600 calories. People lose a ton of weight not because of the drops, but because they starve themselves. The "HCG" is just merely an appetite suppressant to keep you from losing your mind over hunger pangs.
Glance around the forums, there are people who have lost MORE weight in less time doing it the healthy way. Even if you did lose the weight you want to lose, you'd have no clue how to maintain that figure besides continuing to starve yourself. There's no "easy" fix to weight problems. If you want the "advertised" look, that takes years of dedication and a life commitment. None of those people realistically make the gains they do by putting any 1 magic substance in their body for X amount of time.0 -
First, it's true that you can lose weight with HCG, I have friend who tried it and able to achieve their weight goal with ease. However, i'm not impressed by the way they look, he looks older, weak and dry.
Would rather do it in natural way and achieve my goal looking fresh and young.
I have witnessed the same result with friends who have been on this diet. Seems to age them and of course you'd be weaker only taking in 600 calories per day. We have used a great weight loss plan and it recommends 1200 calories per day for safe weight loss that keeps it off.0
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