Returning after a year of inactivity

TimeforchangeEtd
TimeforchangeEtd Posts: 11 Member
edited October 2016 in Introduce Yourself
Hello lovely people,

I am returning after a year in Africa serving at an orphanage and have decided to continue my weightloss journey using this app. While in Africa I tried a program and the results have been really great, however being back in North America is a completely different ballgame

I am looking for some new friends within this online community to help hold me accountable and motivate me, I of course will reciprocate and would love to hear your stories/your journey with whatever it is you are hoping to achieve using this site.

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  • Getfitboo91
    Getfitboo91 Posts: 8 Member
    Hello,

    I have never heard of HCG. I think that is awesome that you were able to go to Africa and serve! 2nd time using MFP, and hoping it helps again!
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Bad idea
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    Welcome Back! :smiley:

    HCG is a VLCD (very low calorie diet) and MFP doesn't support these sorts of diets.

    MFP can set you up with a healthy amount to start if you plug in your numbers, your body will thank you for it. :smiley: Eating enough keeps both your mind and body healthy, eating a variety of foods as well.
  • TimeforchangeEtd
    TimeforchangeEtd Posts: 11 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Bad idea

    Ok good to know
  • TimeforchangeEtd
    TimeforchangeEtd Posts: 11 Member
    Hearts_2015 wrote: »
    Welcome Back! :smiley:

    HCG is a VLCD (very low calorie diet) and MFP doesn't support these sorts of diets.

    MFP can set you up with a healthy amount to start if you plug in your numbers, your body will thank you for it. :smiley: Eating enough keeps both your mind and body healthy, eating a variety of foods as well.

    Good to know.
  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,269 MFP Moderator
    Hello,

    I'm writing to let you know that our Community Guidelines ( http://www.myfitnesspal.com/welcome/guidelines ) prohibit the creation of any forum posts, groups, or posts in groups that encourage the use of Very Low Calorie diets (including, but not limited to, VLCDs that use the HCG protocol).

    MyFitnessPal has always promoted a healthy, sustainable, and gradual path to weight loss. But HCG products are typically promoted in connection with a very low calorie diet, usually one that limits calories to 500 per day. Research has demonstrated that calorie intake at these levels can lead to increased risk of gallstones, hair loss, constipation, an irregular heartbeat, and many other dangerous side-effects.

    Moreover, numerous medical studies have shown that the results of HCG-use in combination with a very low calorie diet are indistinguishable from the results of the low calorie diet alone. In light of this research, the FDA has required the labeling and advertising of HCG products to state:

    “HCG has not been demonstrated to be effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity. There is no substantial evidence that it increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or “normal” distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets.”

    Our guidelines prohibit any use of Groups or the Public Forums to support the use of HCG.

    Regards,
    JustSomeEm
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