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Well, considering the FDA has stated that hCG is not approved for weight loss, and the people selling it OTC are selling it illegaly, I'd be very cautious of starting that kind of diet. If you are under full doctor supervision, both at the start and during the transition back to normal eating habits, then if your doctor put you on that diet, that's between you and him/her. But it doesn't look like a diet you want to just start on your own. That may be why it was locked; this isn't a safe diet for anyone to just try.

because something is not FDA approved does not mean that it is illegal to sell OTC

The FDA has specifically called it fraudulent, and made it illegal.

I saw one the other day labelled "does not contain hormones," so I am not sure it is actually being sold OTC. Just some Holy Water to go with your very low calorie diet.

It is illegal to sell without a prescription in both Canada and US. I haven't checked other countries.

It is illegal to sell without a prescription in both Canada and US. I haven't checked other countries.

Hence, how many user become peddlers.

I didn't get to read the original post about your success, so I can't comment on that. However, I feel it is a little hypocritical of the mods to lock subjects like that, but there will be multiple posts everyday with subjects like, Rate the person above you...Bang, kiss, hug, or wave in regards to the person above you.

From what I have seen with HCG users, they always end up peddling it to others. So I am always leary.

What is it that you mean 'peddling it to others'.... I am not sure what is meant by that? And basically the ones that are skeptical are the ones that have not done it. Those who have seem to love it.

My wife got talked into it by the ladies in the neighborhood. Of course she lost weight eating so little. And gained it back just like everyone else who did it too. She is now just eating helathy, exercising, and doing what she should have done instead of a fad.

There is no miracle pill or shot.

^^^ Yeah, anything that low calorie you can't bring yourself back to real life and a real eating plan. And why must everyone consider eating a "diet" it's not, it's a lifestyle. Eat healthy, live healthy.

My mom lost 90lbs just eating right, watching portions and working out 3-4x a week. Old fashioned way and she eats ice cream when she wants it - just has A serving instead of 10.

This HCG diet is not healthy even if your doctor tells you it's ok, that's bull and that doctor should be monitoring you to an extreme extent if you are on such a low calorie diet.

Of course I don't think anyone EVER should be on such a low calorie diet. PERIOD.

1200 is low enough for you to lose weight in a healthy way.

OP, you knew it was a forbidden topic, your title even said so (and yes, I read the original thread that was locked).

The reasons why it was locked were sited above by two different posters. Continuing to push it by posting this thread only fuels the flames. If you haven't read the rules, read them immediately and follow them. Or if you don't like them and don't plan to follow them, find another site to use that'll put up with your shenanigans. Seriously, it's a free site...do you really think you have grounds to complain?

Just admit it, you were trying to stir things up (by knowingly posting about something controversial here on MFP) and you won't let it go. That makes you a troll my dear.

And come back in a year when you're off the meds and tell us how you've kept the weight off in a healthy way. Then I might listen to your success story.

I would demand to have my money I pay to be on this site returned!

I think MFP has every right to lock any topic they find to be "possibly" dangerous to anyone. There are many many different ideas on losing weight, and on MFP there are many people who are desperate and looking for a quick way to drop weight no matter the cost to their health.
I am glad the "program your doctor" is supervising you on, worked for you. I understand you want to discuss it and the share the information with others. However, when there are people in this world who volunteer for things like "butt injections" with no medical experience, people have to careful with whom they share the information with.
I just saw an ad for a "vampire facelift" injecting your own blood into your face to plump up the wrinkles. That is insane to me, I am not sure I would ever be drunk enough to think that is a good idea.

So please, do not take offense and understand people are just a little bit nuts, and MFP has a responsibility for the content on their website.
I wish you the best of luck with your weight loss. Take Care.

It's a private site. They can censor whatever they want. I'm sure you can find an HCG forum out there on the interwebz.

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Not necessarily true, but if that is indeed the case, why not just eat healthy and exercise? Why not put your time, money, and energy into something sustainable and not some fad, quick-fix diet that will reverse itself as soon as you stop doing it? Not criticizing, just putting it out there...what happens after the HCG diet? Or any quick-fix diet? Have you learned to eat healthier? To cook healthier? To shop healthier? Has your mindset changed about food? About exercising? About being healthier not only physically, but emotionally and mentally, as well?

I would demand to have my money I pay to be on this site returned!

^^^^^^THIS is EXACTLY what I was getting ready to post! THIS EXACTLY!!