HCG Diet?

But what the clinical data shows is that when you compare the results of people on a VLCD and those on a VLCD and hCG, there is no perceptible difference—in weight loss, in perceived hunger, in anything.

In other words, it is the low calorie diet, possibly in conjunction with the regular support and guidance, that is responsible for the weight loss.

Not the hCG shots.

I definitely wondered about this because the results people were describing were so similar to those described in studies of VLCDs!

But what the clinical data shows is that when you compare the results of people on a VLCD and those on a VLCD and hCG, there is no perceptible difference—in weight loss, in perceived hunger, in anything.

In other words, it is the low calorie diet, possibly in conjunction with the regular support and guidance, that is responsible for the weight loss.

Not the hCG shots.

I definitely wondered about this because the results people were describing were so similar to those described in studies of VLCDs!

Its simple science. 500 calories a day is not even enough to run the avg adult brain. So the body is forced to eat lean tissue and fat. Result being rapid weight loss.

And all the risks that come with it.

I want to be thin but not bad enough to do serious harm to my body. I figured I have done enough harm eating junk for so long.

your right! 500 isnt enough women need atleast 1200 and mean i think its 1800!

Michael Jackson was being medically supervised. That term means very little when talking bout fad diets in a billion+ weight loss industry.

Not to mention one poster buys her HCG herself and admisters it herself.

VLCD are only suggested for certain people in very rare cases.

I doubt any one doing a hcg diet is doing one cause their primary care physician prescribed it.

Organ failure is a very real risk in a VLCD. Including sudden cardiac arrest.

yes, they are.

If your kids are inspiration to lose weight, as they ar for most if us, they should also be in your mind when you take risks to your health. Maybe you ain't thought about it but what if something happened to you?

HCG and VLCD have been linked to serious health issues. My statement bout my kids not being worth the risk stands. I would hate to know I was not around for them cause I tried some fad diet.

Maybe you see things differently. I dunno but that's the reality of it. Sorry if that upsets you.

@Lefty
If you aren't interested in doing the diet then why even participate on this board...you stated you opion or facts...so move on!! You are being very mean and cruel to some people, everyone makes their own choices...get over it!! And bringing someone elses kids into a message board is just juvenile!! GROW UP!!!

I am far from being cruel, and I did not know there were rules on who could post what.

I do love how you wasted a post to attack me for being part of the conversation. I suggest you take your own advice and grow up.

I didn't waste a post...whatever that is supposed to mean. I was actually trying to educate myself on the topic and seen that you were attacking a lady just because this is something that she decided to do and had great results with. And having children myself I took offense that you would be that cruel!!!! I am not replying to anymore of your posts...again act your age!!

I agree if someone is not into a topic there seems no profit to anyone for them to post negativity toward others. There's some awesome threads out here to cheer others on, the last thing anyone on MFP needs is another negative post.

Each of us is finding our way to a healthy lifestyle, each of is doing it in our own way. 500 cals a day would not work for me so I don't chose to do it that way myself, but I won't bash anyone anymore when I don't agree, I've done it in the past to some degree and it was not kind and I did not feel good about myself after. It makes us look foolish/ignorant and puts down the poster when they are merely trying to share what they feel is working for them.

If we feel it is unhealthy there are far more diplomatic ways to share that and then simply move on. A person can then make their own decision without others continuing to post link after link after link. Googling will bring up many links for both sides of a topic, it's simply how it works, on any topic.

If a person doesn't agree and personal attacks begin, it's highly unlikely their words will be heard, most of us shut down the person when we get attacked. I know I do most times!

I find that when ppl first join this list there are some that are very strong willed and very opinionated without taking the time to get to know the rest of us or how the boards work. Taking time to get to know others and realizing we're all humans with feelings and choices is a good way to find yourself more welcomed in the community than simply jumping right in and splashing your thoughts at others in an attack fashion.

Here's to less attacking on threads and more acceptance of one another! Bashing personally doesn't even make sense, it's what 5 years olds do, call one another names and put down others. We can dislike what someone is doing/saying but why hate on someone themselves? Some of us are easier to get along with than others, coming on strongly when first joining won't get a person very far in an online community. I for one am here for community support and helping others get and stay motivated to succeed, I've learned hard lessons along the way and edited many of my posts after rereading how silly they sounded and pointless I realized they were simply because I didn't agree with someone else's opinion. Just because I have a differing thought doesn't make mine right anymore than it makes someone else's right.

Because Google says it, doesn't make it a fact as many of us have learned:huh: So links shared over and over can sometimes be used to prove we're right rather than share facts or ideas. I love Google but just this morning I was looking up high fiber fruits, I see on one site the apple is said to be highly overrated regarding fiber, 2 sites later it's at the top of the list. Whatcha gonna do?!:noway: :laugh:

Cheers for a bit more harmony no matter what the topic:drinker:
Becca:flowerforyou:

Jb
Looking at ur pic..... if that is u...... U dont need to lose any weight.

I am far from being cruel, and I did not know there were rules on who could post what.

Since not everyone is aware that there are rules I thought I'd post the link.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/14924-forum-rules-please-read-before-posting

Sorry Jb .... I just thought you looked really good and all.

I just started the HCG on Friday, today is day 4 and the first start of the counting calories. It hasn't been too bad. Not all doctors are in it just for the money, my doctor gave me the option of giving myself the injections and saving $300.00. All he charged me for was the HCG and the bottle of B12 plus the office visit, total of $150.00. I've done a lot of research and IMO the benifits outweighed the negitives. Good luck to whoever is thinking of trying it!

500 Calories???? Well NO WONDER you loose a bunch of weight! DUH! I don't think it's any drops or shots or whatever, I mean, come on.....you are only eating 500 calories per day!!! THIS is why you loose the weight!



Plus, it sounds kinda dangerous.

Nope, not for me.
But this is MY opinion only and I mean no dis-respect to anybody who wants to try this diet.

I am on day 4 of the VLCD. I feel good! i have lost 6.6 lbs.

Update:

6/13/10 Day 1 weight 184.8
7/1/10 Day 19 weight 168.4
Net loss 16.4 lbs

I was at Kmart yesterday and grabbed a pair of size 8 jeans off the rack . . . . . and they fit. (Lee riders)

This is a whole new world for me.

Goal this round: 159 (or close)

That's awesome, Five. Brittany and I started the load phase today and start the sublinguals on Monday. I can't wait to start posting my results up here. Have you encountered anything that isn't covered in Dr. Simeons' book?