HCG Diet

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  • czechsmate
    czechsmate Posts: 556 Member
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    :laugh: :bigsmile: :laugh: love this!
  • musial
    musial Posts: 5
    My fiance and I both did the diet in 3/11. We both had great success. I lost 35lbs in the course of a month, and I've been able to keep it off thanks to MFP's calorie counting app.

    35lbs in a month is not healthy at all. I am assuming at least half of that was muscle, as you don't lose fat that fast.

    I can't say what percentage was fat vs muscle. I do know it worked for me and I've kept the weight off for almost a year now.
  • joleneMykisen
    joleneMykisen Posts: 3
    I did the drops, lost 12lbs in 3 weeks, My friends also had success. Cant say it had anything to do with the drops, (I think they were just an accountability holder for me)or just the low cal. But if you want to keep the weight off, you will have to change your lifestyle not just adding a short term fad diet into your lifestyle. I am now only counting calories and exercising to maintain. I am neither for nor against it. Good Luck!!
  • phephe123
    phephe123 Posts: 1
    Hello, I tried HCG and was pleased with it. My calorie intake was not monitored at all. I just banned myself from fried food and starches. In 3 wks, I lost a total of 20lbs. Losing like 4-6lbs a week. The only thing is once I stopped, I began putting this weight back on. HCG is only worth it if you only plan to keep the weight off for a certain event.
  • vbottelson
    vbottelson Posts: 2
    I've decided to give it a try. I started this weekend. My doc suggests 800-1200 cal/day. He also says that if I work out to eat a little extra protein. I am looking at it as a "reboot" to help me get my system cleared out so that I can get a jump start and feel good about the eating and lifestyle habit changes I'm making. I'm ready for it. :)
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    Hello, I tried HCG and was pleased with it. My calorie intake was not monitored at all. I just banned myself from fried food and starches. In 3 wks, I lost a total of 20lbs. Losing like 4-6lbs a week. The only thing is once I stopped, I began putting this weight back on. HCG is only worth it if you only plan to keep the weight off for a certain event.
    In other words, it's a really bad idea.
  • jpaw1002
    jpaw1002 Posts: 322 Member
    Hello.
    I just started this pill yesterday. I am NOT doing the 500 calorie a day. I am doing my regular intake to see if it will be helped as a tool or aid. I'm watching what I eat more and starting my work out. My best friend is also on it w/ me and is doing the same. We started it b/c her Aunt & Uncle are on it but also did NOT do the 500 calroies a day and lost a good amount of weight on it. I think they've been on it for about 3months and a have lost a combined weight of 70lbs. I'm drinking a ton of water with this but no I would NOT recomend consuming only 500 calories a day... good luck
  • cathyAprice
    cathyAprice Posts: 81
    anything that is a "quick fix" and not about a long-term healthy lifestyle is not good for you...it will mess up your metabolism too, making it even harder to lose weight when you DO decide to do it the right way (after gaining it all back)....please don't try it
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Do your homework...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390151-should-i-do-the-hcg-diet

    1) HCG has been proven to have no effect on weight loss.

    2) Very Low Calorie diets are only recommended for morbidly obese folks, under doctor supervision. Otherwise, they are dangerous and unhealthy.

    Anyone claiming anything else will not have any reputable data to back up their claim. You're welcome to try it though. :flowerforyou:
  • shoelover78
    shoelover78 Posts: 31
    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I did it and gained back all the weight I lost plus some! NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY!
  • NitaMoran
    NitaMoran Posts: 5 Member
    My opion, any quick will not last. Also, my experience. Slow and steady, it's a healthy alternative. :)
  • Leigh2778
    Leigh2778 Posts: 57 Member
    I have a good friend who tried it. She exercises daily and watches her diet closely. She just has a bigger frame and struggles to get down to a size that is comfortable for her. With HCG, she was able to get down to that size. HOWEVER, once she stopped the drops, and started eating healthfully again, she gained the weight back. I cautioned her against starting it in the first place, but we all know what it feels like to want to lose weight, so...
    You have to decide what is right for you, but my personal opinion is, it's not worth the money and the possibly adverse health effects.
  • roxannedingle
    roxannedingle Posts: 2
    I find it quite difficult to eat more than 800 calories a day. I simply feel too full to eat more when I eat the right kind of foods and combinations. How can 800 calories be bad if they fill me up completely?
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I find it quite difficult to eat more than 800 calories a day. I simply feel too full to eat more when I eat the right kind of foods and combinations. How can 800 calories be bad if they fill me up completely?
    Feeling full has nothing to do with giving your body the nutrients it needs. Eat more calorie dense foods if you have that hard of a time getting more than 800 in.
  • Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused
    Sublimely_Self_Righteousreused Posts: 935 Member
    Alli is much better.




    :devil:
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    I'm on the "eating cotton balls" diet myself.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I'm on the "eating cotton balls" diet myself.

    Too many carbs
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,985 Member
    Yay? Nay?

    My inlaws did it and lost a good bit, but have gained some back. I'm skeptical.
    Be skeptical.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer
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    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • musial
    musial Posts: 5
    Why are the pro-HCG-ers one post wonders? This may just be coincidence of course.

    Probably because we get jumped on. Exactly why I'm a "one-post wonder". :smile:
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    Hello, I tried HCG and was pleased with it. My calorie intake was not monitored at all. I just banned myself from fried food and starches. In 3 wks, I lost a total of 20lbs. Losing like 4-6lbs a week. The only thing is once I stopped, I began putting this weight back on. HCG is only worth it if you only plan to keep the weight off for a certain event.
    In other words, it's a really bad idea.
    Awesome. I love gaining weight back that I've lost. That's a lot of fun.
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    I'm on the "eating cotton balls" diet myself.

    Too many carbs

    I do it mainly for fiber.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
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    Biggest scam ever. The only thing that it will effectively help you lose is money.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I'm on the "eating cotton balls" diet myself.

    Too many carbs

    I do it mainly for fiber.

    Cotton is a vegetable, isn't it?
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    Do your homework...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390151-should-i-do-the-hcg-diet

    1) HCG has been proven to have no effect on weight loss.

    2) Very Low Calorie diets are only recommended for morbidly obese folks, under doctor supervision. Otherwise, they are dangerous and unhealthy.

    Anyone claiming anything else will not have any reputable data to back up their claim. You're welcome to try it though. :flowerforyou:
    Excellent post. Although I wonder about it's veracity because you have no profile pic.....
  • FearAnLoathing
    FearAnLoathing Posts: 4,852 Member
    Do your homework...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390151-should-i-do-the-hcg-diet

    1) HCG has been proven to have no effect on weight loss.

    2) Very Low Calorie diets are only recommended for morbidly obese folks, under doctor supervision. Otherwise, they are dangerous and unhealthy.

    Anyone claiming anything else will not have any reputable data to back up their claim. You're welcome to try it though. :flowerforyou:

    Hey why dont you have a profile picture?
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Do your homework...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390151-should-i-do-the-hcg-diet

    1) HCG has been proven to have no effect on weight loss.

    2) Very Low Calorie diets are only recommended for morbidly obese folks, under doctor supervision. Otherwise, they are dangerous and unhealthy.

    Anyone claiming anything else will not have any reputable data to back up their claim. You're welcome to try it though. :flowerforyou:
    Hey why dont you have a profile picture?
    I considered letting you wonder, but... it's a religious thing.
  • sexforjaffacakes
    sexforjaffacakes Posts: 1,001 Member
    Do your homework...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390151-should-i-do-the-hcg-diet

    1) HCG has been proven to have no effect on weight loss.

    2) Very Low Calorie diets are only recommended for morbidly obese folks, under doctor supervision. Otherwise, they are dangerous and unhealthy.

    Anyone claiming anything else will not have any reputable data to back up their claim. You're welcome to try it though. :flowerforyou:
    Excellent post. Although I wonder about it's veracity because you have no profile pic.....

    I know right? this is very very suspicious. I WONDER WHY HE HAS NO PROFILE PIC.
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Do your homework...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390151-should-i-do-the-hcg-diet

    1) HCG has been proven to have no effect on weight loss.

    2) Very Low Calorie diets are only recommended for morbidly obese folks, under doctor supervision. Otherwise, they are dangerous and unhealthy.

    Anyone claiming anything else will not have any reputable data to back up their claim. You're welcome to try it though. :flowerforyou:

    Hey why dont you have a profile picture?

    I'm guessing "troll". CrossedArms.gif
  • sexforjaffacakes
    sexforjaffacakes Posts: 1,001 Member
    Do your homework...

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/390151-should-i-do-the-hcg-diet

    1) HCG has been proven to have no effect on weight loss.

    2) Very Low Calorie diets are only recommended for morbidly obese folks, under doctor supervision. Otherwise, they are dangerous and unhealthy.

    Anyone claiming anything else will not have any reputable data to back up their claim. You're welcome to try it though. :flowerforyou:
    Hey why dont you have a profile picture?
    I considered letting you wonder, but... it's a religious thing.

    I think you're hiding something.
    OMG HE'S A FILTHY COMMY!
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    Haven't we all learned not to trust those without profile pics? I think there are several threads about it!
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