Day 1 of HCG
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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.php
The proof is in the results... I am down 78 pounds since April.... my husband is down 97 pounds since April.... my mother-in-law who is 57 and has hypothyroidism has lost 55 lbs... I could go on and on about ACTUAL results that I have seen with my own 2 eyes. During our maintenance phase when we go up to 1500 cals we are not gaining...if the body was in starvation mode we would be gaining with the extra calories.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.
wow so people on a different diet than you do not deserve support as well? isn't that a tad bit ridiculous? I think a support forum should be..... supportive. If you don't have anything nice to say...0 -
How can I start this diet? Sounds awesome.0
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go to hcgdietinfo.com for all of the infor you needHow can I start this diet? Sounds awesome. good luck! 0 -
Ignore the bashers. Congrats on your weight lost!0
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Thank you. It just annoys me how people bash what they do not understand lolIgnore the bashers. Congrats on your weight lost!0 -
Why don't you see if it works for you and stays off before you start defending it with marketing terminology? My dad and brother-in-law did it and they were evil and cranky and today look like balloons with air that was let out of them. They haven't gained a lot back, yet, but they are still trying to eat nothing and deprive themselves of fun with food and alcohol. Good Luck! I still wonder why you can't reduce your calories a little bit, like to 1000-1200 calories and still take the shot, IF the shot was effective.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 -
I don't think the topic should be banned. that sounds like the parents that just covers their ears or shuts their eyes, while their kids do deadly drugs, murdering and stealing. It is something that people are doing then we should read about it and become more knowlegeable. If it wasn't for these threads, you would go to parties and have nothing to talk about because you would have no knowledge on these types of subjects. To the OP, you will see that someday in the future, you will come back to MFP and do it right. Good Luck again.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.
wow so people on a different diet than you do not deserve support as well? isn't that a tad bit ridiculous? I think a support forum should be..... supportive. If you don't have anything nice to say...0 -
I would suggest finding a support group on this forum and posting there. MFP is the only website that I have ever found that does not promote diet trends and myths and magic.That is what most of us like about it. Our common ground and basis for friendships is eating clean, trainng mena, living lean!
I do however hope it works for you since you have clearly done the research you need to convince yourself that this is the path for you. I honestly wish you the best of luck and hope that you can repost here in a years time and tell us we were wrong, that you lost the weight, kept it off and you are fitter and healthier. As for me, I have had enough Hcg to last me a lifetime and honestly hope that I never have it in my body again (pregnancy with triplets).0 -
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.
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I would suggest finding a support group on this forum and posting there. MFP is the only website that I have ever found that does not promote diet trends and myths and magic.That is what most of us like about it. Our common ground and basis for friendships is eating clean, trainng mena, living lean!
I do however hope it works for you since you have clearly done the research you need to convince yourself that this is the path for you. I honestly wish you the best of luck and hope that you can repost here in a years time and tell us we were wrong, that you lost the weight, kept it off and you are fitter and healthier. As for me, I have had enough Hcg to last me a lifetime and honestly hope that I never have it in my body again (pregnancy with triplets).
Granted this site does not promote diets such as HCG but realistically people are on the diet. This forum is titled "introduce yourself" not "only post if you are not on the HCG diet". To me that leaves it open to post about you and what you feel you need support with. I did not know that the people who police this site were so bias against a weight loss method that is effective and for me personally has taught me how to change my relationship with food. Negativity breeds more negativity... sad how people come here for support and get shot down because they are trying a different method of weight loss. Isn't the goal the same? To be a healthier you? really starting to reconsider my membership to this site.0 -
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.php
I'd never go for a quick-fix diet like this, but that WebMD link was illuminating. Thanks for that. I was most interested in this paragraph:
"Since 1975, the FDA has said that hCG is not a weight loss drug. Keep in mind that the FDA doesn't regulate web sites selling hCG and doesn't oversee whether the hCG product you order is safe, free of contaminants, and in the correct concentration."
That's...worrisome.
I have a coworker who swears by this stuff. She is the most surly human being I've ever met.0 -
How can I start this diet? Sounds awesome.
Don't do it.. It's not healthy no matter what anyone says.
The drops/injections do jack.. and just waste your money. Your losing weight because of the low calories and not the drops.
Save your money and buy some healthy food/gym membership.. you'll be better off in the long run!0 -
Yes, ,maybe you should if you are already unhappy with honest been there done that remarks. Plus, normlly when people introduce themselves they start with, hi, i'm ...., I'm.....years old.....I have .....kids as opposed to hi, I'm doing a nonsense diet that is not even regulated as a weight loss method. Hmmm, maybe despite being able to google 'fast weight loss' you managed to stumble upon a site of honest, butt kicking, doing it the hard long way and holding ourselves accountable people website.I would suggest finding a support group on this forum and posting there. MFP is the only website that I have ever found that does not promote diet trends and myths and magic.That is what most of us like about it. Our common ground and basis for friendships is eating clean, trainng mena, living lean!
I do however hope it works for you since you have clearly done the research you need to convince yourself that this is the path for you. I honestly wish you the best of luck and hope that you can repost here in a years time and tell us we were wrong, that you lost the weight, kept it off and you are fitter and healthier. As for me, I have had enough Hcg to last me a lifetime and honestly hope that I never have it in my body again (pregnancy with triplets).
Granted this site does not promote diets such as HCG but realistically people are on the diet. This forum is titled "introduce yourself" not "only post if you are not on the HCG diet". To me that leaves it open to post about you and what you feel you need support with. I did not know that the people who police this site were so bias against a weight loss method that is effective and for me personally has taught me how to change my relationship with food. Negativity breeds more negativity... sad how people come here for support and get shot down because they are trying a different method of weight loss. Isn't the goal the same? To be a healthier you? really starting to reconsider my membership to this site.
Try, I'm overweight, who else is currently trying quick fix diets?
Sorry, I don't do sugar coated, too many calories!0 -
Unless I'm missing something and the HCG diet is actually the Healthy Calorie Goal diet then welcome, good luck on your journey!0
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go to hcgdietinfo.com for all of the infor you needHow can I start this diet? Sounds awesome. good luck!
out of desperation i had a brief intrest in this, (5 minutes) but when i looked at the actuall diet, NO BREAKFAST. sorry but friggin coffee or tea is not breakfast.0 -
..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.
but did you take the hormone hormone or the hormone free hormone like the other girl?0 -
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
I did this last summer and yes it worked I dropped 8 lbs in 21 days of basic starvation. It all came back. No way to sustain such few calories. I have several friends that also did this and they all had the same problem. I am not so sure it is healthy either. Now I am drinking protein shakes for 2 meals and getting "healthy" results.0 -
So you gorge and then you starve? Sounds like an eating disorder not a healthy diet. JMO though0
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Yes, ,maybe you should if you are already unhappy with honest been there done that remarks. Plus, normlly when people introduce themselves they start with, hi, i'm ...., I'm.....years old.....I have .....kids as opposed to hi, I'm doing a nonsense diet that is not even regulated as a weight loss method. Hmmm, maybe despite being able to google 'fast weight loss' you managed to stumble upon a site of honest, butt kicking, doing it the hard long way and holding ourselves accountable people website.I would suggest finding a support group on this forum and posting there. MFP is the only website that I have ever found that does not promote diet trends and myths and magic.That is what most of us like about it. Our common ground and basis for friendships is eating clean, trainng mena, living lean!
I do however hope it works for you since you have clearly done the research you need to convince yourself that this is the path for you. I honestly wish you the best of luck and hope that you can repost here in a years time and tell us we were wrong, that you lost the weight, kept it off and you are fitter and healthier. As for me, I have had enough Hcg to last me a lifetime and honestly hope that I never have it in my body again (pregnancy with triplets).
Granted this site does not promote diets such as HCG but realistically people are on the diet. This forum is titled "introduce yourself" not "only post if you are not on the HCG diet". To me that leaves it open to post about you and what you feel you need support with. I did not know that the people who police this site were so bias against a weight loss method that is effective and for me personally has taught me how to change my relationship with food. Negativity breeds more negativity... sad how people come here for support and get shot down because they are trying a different method of weight loss. Isn't the goal the same? To be a healthier you? really starting to reconsider my membership to this site.
Try, I'm overweight, who else is currently trying quick fix diets?
Sorry, I don't do sugar coated, too many calories!
Her ending of the introduction was "Has anyone else gone the liquid HCG drops under the tongue? If so please let me know your struggles and outcome of it. " If you do not agree with the diet and are on a self righteous narcissistic path then do not respond to her post! you are not on the hcg diet an dont agree then start your own thread for the HCG haters of the world. She is trying in her own way to loose weight and does not need you negativity. Oh and the HCG diet is not easy in the slightest! in fact most people fail because they can not maintain the VLC diet. So get over yourself!0 -
..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.
but did you take the hormone hormone or the hormone free hormone like the other girl?
We take the homeopathic drops they do have the hormone in them.0 -
Have fun with your pregnant lady pee!0
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So you gorge and then you starve? Sounds like an eating disorder not a healthy diet. JMO though
again with the negativity... wow you really have nothing nothing nice to say. I feel sorry for you. you go ahead and do what you think is best. But I have BEEN THERE DONE that and to be quite honest this diet works and it beats bariatric surgery. talk to me in 6 months when I am at my weight loss goal.0 -
Lady, there's no need to be nasty. Those of us that believe in science are trying to help people before they are taken advantage of by the snake oil salesman scammers that are promoting that HCG 500 calorie a day starvation diet!0
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The appeal is that you don't have to do anything but take these drops to lose weight. No exercise is allowed while you are on the drops......it's the "easy" way out for people that don't want to actually do the work it takes to lose weight and be HEALTHY. I was crazy enough to try this "diet". Once I was off the drops the weight came right back DUH! And I have several friends that had the same results. It is not sustainable......it"s starvation. So for those of you that are doing this I seriously hope you are adding vitamin/mineral supplements to your daily routine otherwise you are doing serious damage.0
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Unfortunately, even taking vitamin supplements won't do people on the HCG diet much good, because you need to be eating at least some fat for most vitamins to be absorbed into your body, and people on the 500 calorie phase of that diet are not allowed to consume any fat.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/vitamin-supplements/fat-absorb-vitamins.htm0 -
Unfortunately, even taking vitamin supplements won't do people on the HCG diet much good, because you need to be eating at least some fat for most vitamins to be absorbed into your body, and people on the 500 calorie phase of that diet are not allowed to consume any fat.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/vitamin-supplements/fat-absorb-vitamins.htm
All meat has some fat and the requirements are 1 protein 1 fruit and 1 veggie ( very specific) but I understand what you are saying. The amount taken in IS minimal.0 -
wow! You dont want people to be negative but then go and say your diet is better than bariatric surgery. Sounds like you are using more marketing terminology. That was absolutely uncalled for. i had gastric bypass surgery 5 years ago and praise it too, but i didnt knock your diet.So you gorge and then you starve? Sounds like an eating disorder not a healthy diet. JMO though
again with the negativity... wow you really have nothing nothing nice to say. I feel sorry for you. you go ahead and do what you think is best. But I have BEEN THERE DONE that and to be quite honest this diet works and it beats bariatric surgery. talk to me in 6 months when I am at my weight loss goal.0 -
if its not productive.....don't respond. :flowerforyou:0
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