Day 1 of HCG
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What is being said is that we will gain it all back, and we will get sick with other illnesses, what is all that about. This is not why this thread was started, it was meant to be a place to get support and encouragement, good wishes and hope of wellness.0
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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.0
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I say it is a shame that you feel its ok to feel this way for others whom have worked very hard let alone feel comfortable enough to share it on a public post.
Have a good night to all of you!0 -
@ 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.0 -
I did HCG and lost a wonderful 30lbs and felt great. Many, too many infact say it's so unhealthy... IF one is smart in the quality of protien & calories put in and the amts eatin during your day and the consumption of water/tea... it's awesome!!! I did the drops under the tongue and they were perfect. I did it in the morning while getting ready for work(you hold em under your tongue for a while) & then no eating or drinking at least 15 mins after.
I ended up falling off the wagon due to being weak and just giving into temptations and kids & BF giving me "oh just try alittle bit"0 -
@ 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.0 -
@ 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.
Was that supposed to be directed at me? If so, I am confused... :indifferent:0 -
I wish you the best of luck on HCG. I think you can lose and maintain. It's all about a lifestyle change with the diet. I've strictly done the diet, with and without HCG, and have had success maintaining a loss of around 35-40. Since May 2010, I have stayed within a few pounds of my goal weight. If the diet works for you (as it did for me), way to go!!!
For maintaining, I typically stay close to the diet and eat anything high protein avoiding carbs (except green veggies and fruit). I eat what I want maybe once every 10 days then resume this eating plan.
Good luck!!!0 -
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.0 -
I did the HCG diet about 3 years ago and lost approx.30lbs. I kept it off for 3 years and I am just now starting to gain wt again. So I have started the diet again. It really does work if you follow the protocol. I was only hungry the first 4 days of the 500 cal restriction. After that it is smooth sailing and I am not cranky either. Actually my mood has improved. Hang in there young lady and you will get to where you want to be.0
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Ok, one more time....
HCG does NOT help you lose weight. The only reason you lose weight on that diet because you are starving on only 500 calories a day.
Losing weight by eating only 500 calories a day is not healthy, and while a few people seem to be able to endure that level of starvation without ending up in the emergency room (or worse), many, many others become ill when they try to live on so little food, HCG or not.
I don't want any of you that did HCG to get sick or regain.
But I DO wish you would stop talking about it on this website like it was something safe and wonderful when in fact, HCG is one of the most dangerous extreme fad diets around.
If you have to be proud of yourself for starving on 500 calories a day to lose weight, please do it privately and do not write posts or post photos that might tempt others to follow your example of starvation on MyFitnessPal. This is a website that promotes healthy living and eating, NOT starvation diets.
Once again, here are the links to the scientific reports, in case you missed them
http://factoidz.com/the-health-risks-of-the-hcg-diet/
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
Thank you.0 -
Wow bullying others to make what point exactly? Real mature.........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 -
Why feel the need to criticize to begin with? I don't see anyone bashing your method, so what gives you the right to do so?
I just see it as an excuse to bully others and hide behind an excuse. Don't see the point really.
Folks are criticizing the practice, not the person. No need to take it personally. :flowerforyou: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.0 -
I completely agree with you. Most people think the HCG is just about 500 calories. They have no idea how human chorionic gonadatropin works and why you're body never gets to starvation mode. Best of luck to you and congrats on your accomplishments thus far!0
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Hate to tell you but HCG is a hormone. As another member said it is the pregnancy hormone. I agree you are only losing weight by doing a month of intense calorie restriction. Research reputable sources for information such as Mayo Clinic which reports no study supports that HCG drops/injections etc. adding to weight loss and that it is only the intense calorie restriction. You can find support for & against any idea on the internet. You must see where information is coming. Look it up in a medical textbook even. I don't think people are trying to be mean...I think they are concerned. It is proven over and over that restriction for that long and that low will only slow your metabolism and when you start eating again you will gain the weight back. I can only see it possibly working if you have only a small amount of weight to lose & lose it during that time & then increase your calories afterward that only marginally so that you just maintain. We all just want you to be healthy and lose weight safely.0
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And where did you see anyone imploring or recruiting? People are going to do what ever they feel like is right for them, dieting is not a one size fits all. PS...the.idgaf was a little much dearidgaf what you do. Just please don't try to implore anyone else to do it.0
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A big part of the problem is this: To people that do not really understand science and how the human body works, the Simeons HCG protocol probably does sound like science. And those who are looking for a weight loss miracle will grab at straws.
To them, it doesn't seem to matter how many scientific studies or doctors from WebMD, the Mayo Clinic, or anywhere else say that the HCG diet does absolutely nothing to help with weight loss, make it safe to eat only 500 calories a day, preserve muscle, reset your metabolism etc., they will believe what they want.
But the HCG diet, like any other extremely low calorie diet, can cause a great deal of damage to your health. And no amount of HCG --injected, homeopathic, drops, pellets, or whatever - will protect you from that.
http://factoidz.com/the-health-risks-of-the-hcg-diet/0 -
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.
@ Primm, leave the fact that you think I need to prove anything to you a side for a moment. Have ever stayed on a program and followed it to the T with success for over a year. If you ever have, you would have never wished all that hard work to be gone.
I wish you success, and that you find something you think is worth dedicating your self to. Obviously you haven't yet, but to believe in something so strongly, especially when it delivers is so satisfying I hope you don't miss out on that in your life time.
As for proving anything to you or anyone else, I am not going to. I don't need to, I am happy and satisfied...0 -
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.
@ Primm, leave the fact that you think I need to prove anything to you a side for a moment. Have ever stayed on a program and followed it to the T with success for over a year. If you ever have, you would have never wished all that hard work to be gone.
I wish you success, and that you find something you think is worth dedicating your self to. Obviously you haven't yet, but to believe in something so strongly, especially when it delivers is so satisfying I hope you don't miss out on that in your life time.
As for proving anything to you or anyone else, I am not going to. I don't need to, I am happy and satisfied...
I don't think anyone is actually 'wishing' for you to gain weight or have health problems, I think they are just concerned that those issues may be a possible natural consequence of adhering to a very low calorie diet for a long period of time.0 -
factoidz.com??? Really??!?!?!! You call this a credible site??? Seriously, if HCG is SO bad for you, then why has NO ONE come forward that has had serious ill effects due to the diet? Sure those who don't follow protocol will gain the weight back, that is true of ALL diets.
I would really like to hear from someone who has become deathly ill from this diet. Honestly, who on MFP has become seriously or permanently ill due to HCG??? I really want to know...
I had a physical recently and my doctor told me that whatever I'm doing to keep doing! All my blood work came back with good results; my bad cholesterol is down, good cholesterol is up, blood is properly saturated, blood pressure is excellent and iron level is good and I don't have edema. Oh and one last thing... I was growing a small bold spot on the top of my head BEFORE I started the diet... I now have new growth.
I think too many people are being meddling nellies cuz they have nothing better to do than bash those who are successful. If you don't like it, then don't do it and leave the rest of us alone. Your "concern" is so phony it's blatant.0 -
Ignore the negativity....the people who judge are more likely the ones who have either 1) have never heard of it 2) never tried it!
I think the HCG Works miracles... heck it did for the 30 days before my wedding.... buttttt..BUTTT.... I have done HCG before my wedding... I go on and Off it throughout the year... you Lose the fat quickly...but be very careful if you jump off the hcg kick.... eat low cals and dont go crazy with your eating...otherwize all of your hard work has gone down the drain!
Goodluck!0 -
Some people need a serious lesson in the difference between correlation and causation!0
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factoidz.com??? Really??!?!?!! You call this a credible site??? Seriously, if HCG is SO bad for you, then why has NO ONE come forward that has had serious ill effects due to the diet? Sure those who don't follow protocol will gain the weight back, that is true of ALL diets.
I would really like to hear from someone who has become deathly ill from this diet. Honestly, who on MFP has become seriously or permanently ill due to HCG??? I really want to know...
I had a physical recently and my doctor told me that whatever I'm doing to keep doing! All my blood work came back with good results; my bad cholesterol is down, good cholesterol is up, blood is properly saturated, blood pressure is excellent and iron level is good and I don't have edema. Oh and one last thing... I was growing a small bold spot on the top of my head BEFORE I started the diet... I now have new growth.
I think too many people are being meddling nellies cuz they have nothing better to do than bash those who are successful. If you don't like it, then don't do it and leave the rest of us alone. Your "concern" is so phony it's blatant.
If you want to hear from people that have become ill from doing HCG then read this thread
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/338789-looking-for-peeps-who-did-hcg-diet-with-bad-results
And how about an article from a credible source (webmd)
http://blogs.webmd.com/pamela-peeke-md/2010/12/diet-scam-101-the-hcg-con.html
And this article
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diet/articles/2011/03/14/hcg-diet-dangers-is-fast-weight-loss-worth-the-risk0 -
Please for the love of DOGS! Can people stop sending me messages about this 'ruddy' hormone bull. I dont want to read your articles, I dont want to be friends with people taking an unhealthy approach to dieting because I'm doing blooming fantastic on my own. Leave me alone ok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for everyone else. I hope you have a happy, fun and energy filled day Lots of healthy yummy food and plenty of exercise to help you on your way xxxx0 -
Phase 1 was literally gorging youself with high fatty foods...
why on earth do you have to do that as part of a DIET?!0 -
Turn off your PC's and go outside...it's lovely.0
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One bad side effect of doing the HCG diet seems to be that people who are on it feel that anyone who presents them with reliable scientific reports about how they are losing weight only because the are eating a starvation diet of 500 calories a day, and they might cause great harm to their health by eating so little food is "being negative"0
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factoidz.com??? Really??!?!?!! You call this a credible site??? Seriously, if HCG is SO bad for you, then why has NO ONE come forward that has had serious ill effects due to the diet? Sure those who don't follow protocol will gain the weight back, that is true of ALL diets.
I would really like to hear from someone who has become deathly ill from this diet. Honestly, who on MFP has become seriously or permanently ill due to HCG??? I really want to know...
I had a physical recently and my doctor told me that whatever I'm doing to keep doing! All my blood work came back with good results; my bad cholesterol is down, good cholesterol is up, blood is properly saturated, blood pressure is excellent and iron level is good and I don't have edema. Oh and one last thing... I was growing a small bold spot on the top of my head BEFORE I started the diet... I now have new growth.
I think too many people are being meddling nellies cuz they have nothing better to do than bash those who are successful. If you don't like it, then don't do it and leave the rest of us alone. Your "concern" is so phony it's blatant.
I'm guessing you are meaning bald spot, which is ironic since one of the side effects of HCG is hair loss. Also enlarged breast in men... O.o... Granted side effects you never know how accurate they are because anything that happens to one person on them have to be listed. Asprin alone has some horrible side effects if they listed them all.0 -
There are quite a few "bad results from the HCG diet" messages on this thread, for those who are interested in hearing about the possible negative outcomes of attempting that starvation eating plan
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/338789-looking-for-peeps-who-did-hcg-diet-with-bad-results0
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