HCG diet?
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tjones_xo
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Anyone has any comments on the HCG diet?
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Nope nope nope0
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You think it's a bad idea?0
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A moderate calorie deficit is all you need.0
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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.0 -
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?0 -
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What's your opinion on the oral HCG? Any other weight lose supplements you would suggest?0
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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.0 -
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.1
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Are you listening?0
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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.0 -
Thank you guys..0
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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/p10 -
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Truth.0
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The best thing to remember is... If weight loss supplements actually worked, none of us would be here counting calories to lose weight.0
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