Day 1 of HCG
DeeTaylor2006
Posts: 5
Today is my 1st day of Phase 2 on the HCG Diet. So far not to bad...I got a little hunrgy around 3 and started to feel a little tired. But, I ended up eating my apple and drinking some water.
Phase 1 was literally gorging youself with high fatty foods...which doesn't sound hard does it?! Well it surprisingly was hard to do this. Between Burger Kind, McDonalds, fried chicken, candy...all it did was make you want to not eat for a long time! I felt so disgusting after doing this for 3 days.
But here I am now only eating 500 calories per day for the next 23 days. Which after the 23rd day will will bump our calories back up to the normal range and omit carbs for 3 weeks, as well as get back into the gym. I am only doing this to get a jump start on my weight loss.
Has anyone else gone the liquid HCG drops under the tongue? If so please let me know your struggles and outcome of it.
Thanks!! :-)
Deanna
Phase 1 was literally gorging youself with high fatty foods...which doesn't sound hard does it?! Well it surprisingly was hard to do this. Between Burger Kind, McDonalds, fried chicken, candy...all it did was make you want to not eat for a long time! I felt so disgusting after doing this for 3 days.
But here I am now only eating 500 calories per day for the next 23 days. Which after the 23rd day will will bump our calories back up to the normal range and omit carbs for 3 weeks, as well as get back into the gym. I am only doing this to get a jump start on my weight loss.
Has anyone else gone the liquid HCG drops under the tongue? If so please let me know your struggles and outcome of it.
Thanks!! :-)
Deanna
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Since you have already decided to do it (even if it is unhealthy)
Go to this thread
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/378613-hcg-progress-updates-page-2-for-people-on-it-or-thinking-a0 -
My friend has lost about 23 lbs. in a month on HCG. She can certainly do it and has gotten results. I wouldn't be able to do that though... 500 calories is too low.0
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That sounds ridiculously unhealthy. But if its what works for you then its worth more than something that doesnt.. obviously. Good luck!0
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I did the injections. Lost weight....40 pounds! they all came back. Counting calories now and it is much easier....may not be as fast, but I am not as cranky.0
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Do you think that if you only ate 500 calories per day, you'd lose drastic amounts of weight anyway? I don't understand the purpose of pregnancy hormones. My cousin did HCG for 6 weeks and only lost 8lb. She lost 4 more pounds when she went off of it and continued to restrict her calories. I could give you a meal plan that involves nutrient-dense foods and starvation for half the cost of HCG.0
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question. do you go straight from eating 500 cals a day right to say 1200 or so?0
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Do you think that if you only ate 500 calories per day, you'd lose drastic amounts of weight anyway? I don't understand the purpose of pregnancy hormones. My cousin did HCG for 6 weeks and only lost 8lb. She lost 4 more pounds when she went off of it and continued to restrict her calories. I could give you a meal plan that involves nutrient-dense foods and starvation for half the cost of HCG.
It's snake oil essentially. All scientific studies have shown the HCG has absolutely zero effect on anything, but people are lulled into believing shiny marketing. Losing weight is because of the insane calorie restriction, but people can't make money off of that, so they peddle the snake oil as the reason it works instead.0 -
I thought the idea behind the drops was they are an appetite suppressant? So why are people feeling hungry and cranky?0
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I know you have already started this program, but please reconsider... it seems as though you are not yet in the right headspace to make a change for the sake of a healthier lifestyle, but like so many in need of a quick win to maintain your motivation.
Most of us have been there, but in the end all the people who are truly successful realise that this there is no quick fix, use the tools at your disposal with MFP and log your food and excercise in a healthy way.
If nothing else, have a read through the forums here about what happens when you have a calorie intake that is too low and send your body intop starvation mode. You will lose weight on this phase of the program, but as soon as you go back to eating regularly your body will want to store all your food as fat.
I REALLY do understand your tremptation for the quick win, but please reconsider.0 -
Wow...I can't get over the negitive replies! I would NOT being doing this if...
1. It wasn't OK by doctor (I also work for a doctor as well)
"Dr. A.T. Simeons, an English physician specializing in treating overweight patients, noticed that human chorionic gonadotropin mobilized abnormal fat in patients that were taking it for other conditions. After much research it was discovered that HCG corrects a poorly functioning hypothalamus gland so it can control your appetite and burn 2000 calories from the abnormal fat reserves. As the abnormal reserves are released, patients lose weight, the body reshapes itself and as a pleasant side benefit, often the energy, blood pressure, blood sugar and metabolism are restored to normal. Consequently, besides losing weight, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, immunological and endocrinological conditions have reduced in intensity or disappeared."
"The HCG then takes abnormal fat that has been stored and changes it into an energy that the body can use. This is equal to burning 200 or more calories in a day. Continuous dieting or yo-yo dieting damages the body's natural ability to regulate weight. HCG stimulates the part of the brain that regulates weight and works to restore this ability. This prevents regaining the weight that is lost. As HCG makes the stored abnormal fat available for consumption, the body starts using the fat to live off of. The fat is now providing a source of energy similar to the energy provided by food consumption. Patients are instructed to consume no more than 500 calories from food intake per day. Because the abnormal fat has been turned into energy, the reduced calorie intake is not noticed, and hunger is not a side effect. The new energy source is equal to 3,500 calories being consumed on a daily basis.
For the process to work, the individual must stay on a strict diet and remain under medical supervision. While about one pound of weight is lost per day, the weight loss does not always happen in an even manner." -EHOW.COM
2. I didn't know anyone who did it before
*I have over 5 friends who have done this and lost their weight and they have all kept it off (some over a year now)
3. I had to do 500 calories for a long period of time (3 weeks is not long, besides it is no different than fasting),
* The key is to slowly build your calorie level back up to a "normal" level
4. It had any type of human hormone in it (mine 100% hormone free)
5. I thought this was a quick "win"/way to lose weight (I am simpling using it to get a jump start on weight loss and I know there is
not a quick solution regarding losing weight)
I am not knocking anyone elses diet/way to lose weight, so please if you do not have anything positive to say then don't reply. I have done my research on this and all I simply asked for was advice not negitive feedback. To each its own!0 -
To the OP:
HCG is a very hot subject on MFP.
I gave you the link to a support thread.
I just said that it is unhealthy.0 -
Do you think that if you only ate 500 calories per day, you'd lose drastic amounts of weight anyway? I don't understand the purpose of pregnancy hormones. My cousin did HCG for 6 weeks and only lost 8lb. She lost 4 more pounds when she went off of it and continued to restrict her calories. I could give you a meal plan that involves nutrient-dense foods and starvation for half the cost of HCG.
It's snake oil essentially. All scientific studies have shown the HCG has absolutely zero effect on anything, but people are lulled into believing shiny marketing. Losing weight is because of the insane calorie restriction, but people can't make money off of that, so they peddle the snake oil as the reason it works instead.
This^^^0 -
I dont care how much weight I could lose on HCG my body likes nutrients and 500 calories means my body would pull energy from my muscles and I am not willing to lose them just to make the number on the scale go down...I'll wait and lose it right!0
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Wow...I can't get over the negitive replies! I would NOT being doing this if...
4. It had any type of human hormone in it (mine 100% hormone free)
5. I
okay now i am confused.
Human chorionic gonadotropin or human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy that is made by the developing embryo after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast (part of the placenta)
so what are you taking ??? water???0 -
Bump...0
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idgaf what you do. Just please don't try to implore anyone else to do it.0
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Wow...I can't get over the negitive replies! I would NOT being doing this if...
4. It had any type of human hormone in it (mine 100% hormone free)
5. I
okay now i am confused.
Human chorionic gonadotropin or human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy that is made by the developing embryo after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast (part of the placenta)
so what are you taking ??? water???
Probably since that's all homeopathic HCG is.0 -
Wow...I can't get over the negitive replies! I would NOT being doing this if...
1. It wasn't OK by doctor (I also work for a doctor as well)
"Dr. A.T. Simeons, an English physician specializing in treating overweight patients, noticed that human chorionic gonadotropin mobilized abnormal fat in patients that were taking it for other conditions. After much research it was discovered that HCG corrects a poorly functioning hypothalamus gland so it can control your appetite and burn 2000 calories from the abnormal fat reserves. As the abnormal reserves are released, patients lose weight, the body reshapes itself and as a pleasant side benefit, often the energy, blood pressure, blood sugar and metabolism are restored to normal. Consequently, besides losing weight, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, immunological and endocrinological conditions have reduced in intensity or disappeared."
"The HCG then takes abnormal fat that has been stored and changes it into an energy that the body can use. This is equal to burning 200 or more calories in a day. Continuous dieting or yo-yo dieting damages the body's natural ability to regulate weight. HCG stimulates the part of the brain that regulates weight and works to restore this ability. This prevents regaining the weight that is lost. As HCG makes the stored abnormal fat available for consumption, the body starts using the fat to live off of. The fat is now providing a source of energy similar to the energy provided by food consumption. Patients are instructed to consume no more than 500 calories from food intake per day. Because the abnormal fat has been turned into energy, the reduced calorie intake is not noticed, and hunger is not a side effect. The new energy source is equal to 3,500 calories being consumed on a daily basis.
For the process to work, the individual must stay on a strict diet and remain under medical supervision. While about one pound of weight is lost per day, the weight loss does not always happen in an even manner." -EHOW.COM
2. I didn't know anyone who did it before
*I have over 5 friends who have done this and lost their weight and they have all kept it off (some over a year now)
3. I had to do 500 calories for a long period of time (3 weeks is not long, besides it is no different than fasting),
* The key is to slowly build your calorie level back up to a "normal" level
4. It had any type of human hormone in it (mine 100% hormone free)
5. I thought this was a quick "win"/way to lose weight (I am simpling using it to get a jump start on weight loss and I know there is
not a quick solution regarding losing weight)
I am not knocking anyone elses diet/way to lose weight, so please if you do not have anything positive to say then don't reply. I have done my research on this and all I simply asked for was advice not negitive feedback. To each its own!
May I ask your source. I am seriously interested.0 -
.........already overly emotional, I see.0
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Im doing the HCG diet right now too, but instead of 500 calories Im doing ZERO0
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.........already overly emotional, I see.
I don't think she needs anymore hormones floating around in her body.0 -
.........already overly emotional, I see.
I don't think she needs anymore hormones floating around in her body.
its okay she is taking hormone free hormones0 -
It really makes me want to spit nickles to see this stuff promoted on a site that is supposed to be about fitness, and which, in its own diary implores folks to take in more than 1200 calories.
Given that you're on a fitness site, that these threads start every day, mulitple times per day, that it is a fad diet, that the search button could easily be used, that the majority of people are here to support each other with healthful, sustainable diet and exercise changes, that most people here are willing to do the sustained hard work that lasting, healthful weight loss requires, and that good lord if you're so sure about it why the heck are you starting a thread announcing it, I wouldn't really expect a positive response.
Personally, I think these threads should be banned as should the threads from anorexics, bulimics, and adolescents who hate their families and want to pout in their corners because its all about Marsha Marsha Marsha! It just seems a lot more responsible not to allow those threads, but I didn't start the fitness site, so I'll abide.0 -
It really makes me want to spit nickles to see this stuff promoted on a site that is supposed to be about fitness, and which, in its own diary implores folks to take in more than 1200 calories.
Given that you're on a fitness site, that these threads start every day, mulitple times per day, that it is a fad diet, that the search button could easily be used, that the majority of people are here to support each other with healthful, sustainable diet and exercise changes, that most people here are willing to do the sustained hard work that lasting, healthful weight loss requires, and that good lord if you're so sure about it why the heck are you starting a thread announcing it, I wouldn't really expect a positive response.
Personally, I think these threads should be banned as should the threads from anorexics, bulimics, and adolescents who hate their families and want to pout in their corners because its all about Marsha Marsha Marsha! It just seems a lot more responsible not to allow those threads, but I didn't start the fitness site, so I'll abide.
This! I have said it before and I will say it again....
This is called My FITNESS Pal, not my diet pal.0 -
I love the taste of pregnant women pee in the morning!!! :-D Kidding. Hey if it works for you, more power to ya! I mean that. I'm not a fan of it. I think it's not the safest method. Make sure you are getting checked out by your Dr. frequently.0
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It really makes me want to spit nickles to see this stuff promoted on a site that is supposed to be about fitness, and which, in its own diary implores folks to take in more than 1200 calories.
Given that you're on a fitness site, that these threads start every day, mulitple times per day, that it is a fad diet, that the search button could easily be used, that the majority of people are here to support each other with healthful, sustainable diet and exercise changes, that most people here are willing to do the sustained hard work that lasting, healthful weight loss requires, and that good lord if you're so sure about it why the heck are you starting a thread announcing it, I wouldn't really expect a positive response.
Personally, I think these threads should be banned as should the threads from anorexics, bulimics, and adolescents who hate their families and want to pout in their corners because its all about Marsha Marsha Marsha! It just seems a lot more responsible not to allow those threads, but I didn't start the fitness site, so I'll abide.
yes don't you hate people that come on with whiney posts0 -
i don't know $hiiit about HCG, just what I've read on the forums.
but phase 1 you say " you gorge yourself with high fatty, crap foods like mcdonalds and burger king? how does that make any sense?
I'm no doc or expert, but I can't understand how that works or is supposed to work.
I had a friend who did something similar to HCG. lost 80 lbs...then the next time I saw her...put on 80-100 lbs.
not bashing...just saying...
but hey...it's your life and your body. so fill your boots.0 -
question. do you go straight from eating 500 cals a day right to say 1200 or so?0
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To those of you who are on the HCG diet, I would suggest that you get off the plan and get your calories back up to at least 1,200 a day as soon as possible. Even though the HCG diet is getting a lot of press these days, there is no medical evidence to back up it's claims, and most weight loss experts recommend that you eat at least 1,200 calories a day, and more if you are exercising.
Eating only 500 calories a day will cause your body to be very malnourished in a short time. HCG does NOT work as advertised and does NOTHING to help with weight loss or make it safe to eat so little. People on a fast stop being hungry after a few days too -- that has NOTHING to do with HCG, but it's how your body tries to protect itself as well as possible in time of famine. But being in starvation mode will cause your metabolism to slow down -- which is the opposite of what you want if you are trying to lose weight. Yes, you may lose for a while when you are only eating 500 calories a day, but when you have to eat in a normal calorie range again, the weight will come right back.
The articles below have numerous links about research that's been done on the HCG diet program by doctors and scientists around the world.
Good luck with your weight loss, but I don't think the HCG diet will get you where you want to go.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-hcg-for-weight-loss
http://www.dietscam.org/reports/hcg.shtml
http://www.tucsonmedical.com/pages/hcg.php0 -
Hello, my husband and I both started the HCG fusion drops in April he has lost 97 lbs. and I have lost 78 lbs. and continue to loose. We stick to the original diet in "Pounds and Inches". The first few days of the very low cal diet are hard but it does get easier. By the end of my cycle I am usually not even hungry I just eat because I have to. Do not pay attention to all of the negativity that some people are posting. The HCG diet is proven to be effective and has worked for numerous people I know who have kept the weight off even after the diet. If u need any support just contact me. I am a pro at this... currently on my 4th cycle.
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