Day 1 of HCG

I really hope that you all are not wanting me or anyone else whom has had great results on this diet to gain anything back. It sure does sound that way...

I can understand your skepticism, especially since I was exactly where you all were (to the skeptics), I called each company till I got someone who would answer my questions then called them for a bout a month talking to each rep to see if anything is going to change, and it didn't. These people were always so nice, professional and never tried to push me to buy anything. I hope that is not what you think I am trying to do here too. It was because of their help and my doctor I am here today.

I did read the post about muscle loss, and I don't mind that at all because I weigh so much as a size 8 US jean for some one at my height.

Anyway I wish you all well and I hope you do the same for me even though I have had success on HCG.

The thing is, I don't have skepticism. I have proof that this diet adversely affects your health as shown by the numbers. And in all honesty, I don't really care is people do this diet because it's their choice. I just like them to understand that you screw up your metabolism and kills muscle. Two things I know I don't want to part with. Because at the end of the day, weight doesn't make you look good in a bathing suit, muscle does. Musle gives you abs and definition and a smaller waist line.


I am glad you swear by this program, but in the end there are many other ways to produce the same result without the 500 calorie restrictive diet.

ps- thanks for giving me those numbers. I appreciate this good debate.

@ psulemon;
I have a question for you, If I hadn't lost any muscle how much should I weigh now as a size 8. I know that muscle weighs more than fat and as my frame is very large to begin with I don't think that outcome would have been what I were looking for.

So please do the calculations for me, I am 5'4 with a very large frame, and I used to weigh 283 with body fat % of 43%.

Thank you, do you mind if I friend you, I think you would be a good resource.

Taking hormones can be dangerous. I hope you are under medical supervision on this diet. Any diet under 1200 is really too low. I am not trying to talk anyone out of any choice they are making. I can just see the lawyers commercials in the future: "if you took HCG diet and have (fill in any sort of medical problem), call 555-5555 right now! You may have a law suit!!!!"

wow I am surprised that you guy are so unfriendly. It is unfortunate! and I am not talking about being friendly towards the diet, just having common courtesy towards us as people.

Folks are criticizing the practice, not the person. No need to take it personally. :flowerforyou:

Breakfast:
Tea or coffee in any quantity without sugar. Only one tablespoonful of milk allowed in 24 hours. Saccharin or Stevia may be used.

Lunch:
1. 100 grams of veal, beef, chicken breast, fresh white fish, lobster, crab, or shrimp. All visible fat must be carefully removed before cooking, and the meat must be weighed raw. It must be boiled or grilled without additional fat. Salmon, eel, tuna, herring, dried or pickled fish are not allowed. The chicken breast must be removed from the bird.

2. One type of vegetable only to be chosen from the following: spinach, chard, chicory, beet-greens, green salad, tomatoes, celery, fennel, onions, red radishes, cucumbers, asparagus, cabbage.

3. One breadstick (grissino) or one Melba toast.

4. An apple, orange, or a handful of strawberries or one-half grapefruit.

Dinner :
The same four choices as lunch (above.)


This is the diet i looked up for this, and it really looks silly. like you can have one vegetable, spinch has almost no calories so do most of the other vegetables so you should be allowed more then just one.

and no breakfast isnt good, everyone knows that.
you can lose weight in a much healthier weight, there is no need to rush. if you are strict and are able to stick to this diet im sure you can stick to a diet say around 1200 calories which may take a little longer

regardless of the way, I am a person whom has completed all and has gotten great success, why would anyone wish illness or that all my hard work is gone frivolous.

@ psulemon;
I have a question for you, If I hadn't lost any muscle how much should I weigh now as a size 8. I know that muscle weighs more than fat and as my frame is very large to begin with I don't think that outcome would have been what I were looking for.

So please do the calculations for me, I am 5'4 with a very large frame, and I used to weigh 283 with body fat % of 43%.

Thank you, do you mind if I friend you, I think you would be a good resource.

Unfortunately, there is no equation that will allow me to say you should be this weight to be this size. Bone structure plays a huge role in that and if you have wider hips it will play a huge role. My wife was 160 at size 8 and a size 4" at her current 130 and she is small framed.

@ psulemon;
I have a question for you, If I hadn't lost any muscle how much should I weigh now as a size 8. I know that muscle weighs more than fat and as my frame is very large to begin with I don't think that outcome would have been what I were looking for.

So please do the calculations for me, I am 5'4 with a very large frame, and I used to weigh 283 with body fat % of 43%.

Thank you, do you mind if I friend you, I think you would be a good resource.

Unfortunately, there is no equation that will allow me to say you should be this weight to be this size. Bone structure plays a huge role in that and if you have wider hips it will play a huge role. My wife was 160 at size 8 and a size 4" at her current 130 and she is small framed.

I never asked for anyone's approval at all, no one did.

http://generationfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/musclefat.jpg


http://www.everydayhealth.com/weight/busting-the-muscle-weighs-more-than-fat-myth.aspx

I am sorry I didn't post my results:
final weight: 171 lb
height: 5'4"
Fat %: 24%
chest: 38", 36D did not change from start weight 283lbs
waist: 26"
hip: 38"

# of calories eaten on average since being off HCG 2100
current weight 172.

I followed it to a T and these are my results. After the VLCD part is over your metabolism will adjust to what you are supposed to be eating according to your BMR and activity level.

Please see below pics start weight 283 lbs size 24 us pant 08/2010:

These photos were taking this month weight 172lbs size 8 us pant:

Good luck and it is worth it to stick to it.

You look awesome! Now do me a favour.

Take some photos in the same dress in 2 years time, and post them here. Then I may believe there is some legitimacy in this "system".

Losing weight, and maintaining a healthy sustainable lifestyle, are two totally different things.