HCG diet safe?

Nope. I read for about a month straight on the internet, reading both pros and cons, went to the doctor to get bloodwork done and explained to him what I was doing. He was familiar and had both patients who succeeded and failed. Spoke to numerous people before I tried the drops and no one solicted me. I prefer the pellets. I don't need to cite anything. Do what I did...research. But since most of you people have your mind made up I'm not going to bother. If anyone is interested then can do exactly what Idid.

Might I recommend the book Weightloss Apocalypse? It is a VERY good read and clears up tons of the questions people have and reasons why many people fail after the diet.

They aren't going to read it. Because everyone in here who already is so sure of their opinion but has no clue how it works is not going to take the time to do a little research. Thanks for pointing out that book. They'll just tell us to guess what exercise and eat clean. Which is what I already do!!! LMAO

Yes I know...but maybe SOMEPONY will read it...and see that the diet isnt all the BS everyone makes it out to be. ANY diet can work...and ANYPONY can lose weight one way or another... And I do exercise...I walk daily for 45 minutes, I dont log it so I dont get the 'idea' that I have extra calories. I did research and it was either HCG or lap band...I chose what I felt right...and I am happy I did. I've lost 29lbs since the beginning of January. And seriously...I have more energy than ever, and I am motivated so much more...my hubby is happy and so am I. So everypony else and their rain clouds can go rain on another parade =D

there are doctors out there that can prescribe it to you.

Michael Jackson had a doctor prescribing to him also. Didnt turn out so well. Doctors are not always following their oath.

AGREED!!!

Nope. I read for about a month straight on the internet, reading both pros and cons, went to the doctor to get bloodwork done and explained to him what I was doing. He was familiar and had both patients who succeeded and failed. Spoke to numerous people before I tried the drops and no one solicted me. I prefer the pellets. I don't need to cite anything. Do what I did...research. But since most of you people have your mind made up I'm not going to bother. If anyone is interested then can do exactly what Idid.

Might I recommend the book Weightloss Apocalypse? It is a VERY good read and clears up tons of the questions people have and reasons why many people fail after the diet.

They aren't going to read it. Because everyone in here who already is so sure of their opinion but has no clue how it works is not going to take the time to do a little research. Thanks for pointing out that book. They'll just tell us to guess what exercise and eat clean. Which is what I already do!!! LMAO

Yes I know...but maybe SOMEPONY will read it...and see that the diet isnt all the BS everyone makes it out to be. ANY diet can work...and ANYPONY can lose weight one way or another... And I do exercise...I walk daily for 45 minutes, I dont log it so I dont get the 'idea' that I have extra calories. I did research and it was either HCG or lap band...I chose what I felt right...and I am happy I did. I've lost 29lbs since the beginning of January. And seriously...I have more energy than ever, and I am motivated so much more...my hubby is happy and so am I. So everypony else and their rain clouds can go rain on another parade =D

Ugh

lol

Good luck with your weight loss, but the HCG diet has been studied by many scientific organizations, and they all concluded that HCG, even the "real" injectable version, is no more effective than a placebo, and eating only 500 calories a day for weeks, as recommended by that plan, can cause more health problems than it solves.

The only reason people lose weight on that plan is you are only allowed to eat 500 calories a day. HCG has been scientifically proven to do NOTHING to help with weight loss or to make it safe to eat only 500 calories a day. It will not protect muscle, reset your metabolism or do anything else the snake oil salesmen that sell it claim. Dr. Simeons was a quack doctor. His "HCG protocol" has absolutely NO scientific backing and is not worth risking your health on.

The MFP moderators have been cautioning members against attempting that diet because it is so dangerous.

Please read the articles on these websites before you try HCG. I know some people that put their faith in the HCG diet, and became very ill from malnutrition as a result. It is NOT safe!

The Government is now in the process of getting all that fraudulent stuff off the market, and it's about time!

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm281333.htm

http://www.myhealthnewsdaily.com/hcg-diet-dangerous-1428

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hcg-diet/AN02091

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-hcg-for-weight-loss

http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/weight-loss-cure-dont-want-you-to-know

http://www.dietscam.org/reports/hcg.shtml

http://www.tucsonmedical.com/pages/hcg.php

Well said Health_Gal! :happy:

Nope. I read for about a month straight on the internet, reading both pros and cons, went to the doctor to get bloodwork done and explained to him what I was doing. He was familiar and had both patients who succeeded and failed. Spoke to numerous people before I tried the drops and no one solicted me. I prefer the pellets. I don't need to cite anything. Do what I did...research. But since most of you people have your mind made up I'm not going to bother. If anyone is interested then can do exactly what Idid.

Might I recommend the book Weightloss Apocalypse? It is a VERY good read and clears up tons of the questions people have and reasons why many people fail after the diet.

They aren't going to read it. Because everyone in here who already is so sure of their opinion but has no clue how it works is not going to take the time to do a little research. Thanks for pointing out that book. They'll just tell us to guess what exercise and eat clean. Which is what I already do!!! LMAO

And yet you refuse to post any information that you've found, and just say "do your own research." HELLO cop-out!

No I refuse because you are all smart people do your own research. You have time to find stupid pictures to post find the google search button. Not going to sit in a parody of jokes with juvenilles If you want to argue something on an adult level then please do so otherwise continue to hide behind your screens. In essence how about if you dont like it STFU and keep it moving

There is no substitute for healthy eating and exercise. That is all

Does anyone know how to delete this post? I did not mean to start WWIII. I was asking a question to like-minded individuals. Period. I do not want to be part of this-I am, for the most part, a well-educated woman. I simply wanted advice, not judgment. To those who have been truthful and given advice, thank you. I needed to know both sides. To those that have been judgmental, to both other and me, thank you, too. I most likely never ask for community advice again.

You can report your initlal post and ask that a mod delete it. They will often honor this request.

I do wish you all the best. The "judgemental" responses are not meant to be mean, just amusing or sarcastic.

If my doctor told me that the HCG diet was safe I would be finding a new doctor. Nobody's perfect, including doctors.

If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.

If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.

resets metabolism? please provide any study or whatever that proves this.

If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.

resets metabolism? please provide any study or whatever that proves this.

Starvation mode...=) I believe it resets your metabolism. Either way...who cares...any research provided will be brushed off as a 'scam' or complete BS...because no one wants to believe that maybe....just maybe...something different works.

Translation: There is no such research so I'll just cop out again and claim "conspiracy"

Do you need a tin-foil hat? I'm sure this guy could spare you one.

Haha, I recommend the Keanu Reeves meme.

Luckily, I don't think that would ever happen. I personally love my doctor and she agrees that diet and exercise (aka what I'm doing) are the safest and most effective way to lose weight. She also knows that I am a researcher and scientist and has been very open with her opinions on diets such as the HCG, which I agree with.

Please understand that I'm not judging people who are on/ went on the HCG diet, I'm just saying that from my research in scientific journals (Which i wish I could share, but unless you have access to the databases it doesn't work) has confirmed for me, personally, that the diet is unsafe and from a hormonal perspective may have dire future consequences. My opinions/observations are from a place of concern for people's future health. I'm not telling people not to do it, just get all the information first and educate yourself. If you still think it's safe and that the benefits of it outweigh the benefit of diet/exercise (the tried and true way to lose weight) then by all means, that is your decision.

If you have the mindset, the motivation, and determination, HCG resets your metabolism and rids your body of stored fat. It works for the positive people who doesn't CHANGE their mindset, motivation, and determination.

resets metabolism? please provide any study or whatever that proves this.

Starvation mode...=) I believe it resets your metabolism. Either way...who cares...any research provided will be brushed off as a 'scam' or complete BS...because no one wants to believe that maybe....just maybe...something different works.

Translation: There is no such research so I'll just cop out again and claim "conspiracy"

Do you need a tin-foil hat? I'm sure this guy could spare you one.

I LOVE SHINEY PAPER!!!

LOL not mad, just find it highly amusing how all the pro-HCG people in this thread like yourself continue to say you are more informed that the rest of us and yet none of you has provided a single unbiased study to backup your claims (y'know... like scientific n' stuff).

You're my entertainment for the evening. Congrats.

First, it's true that you can lose weight with HCG, I have friend who tried it and able to achieve their weight goal with ease. However, i'm not impressed by the way they look, he looks older, weak and dry.

Would rather do it in natural way and achieve my goal looking fresh and young.

I have witnessed the same result with friends who have been on this diet. Seems to age them and of course you'd be weaker only taking in 600 calories per day. We have used a great weight loss plan and it recommends 1200 calories per day for safe weight loss that keeps it off.