hCG diet... proof...

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  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    oh, just the reason I choose coffee... it is cheap, has about 2 calories per cup(with nothing added to it)... and no fat

    The Caffeine
    -may reduce your desire to eat for a brief time [this one was true for me....]
    -may stimulate thermogenesis (causes your body to start heating up).
    - and can act as a diuretic (causes you to pee more often [I can promise you this one is true])

    Though the studies into long term coffee, being used as a long term aid in the fight against weight, is questionable and controversial at best.
    I was told that coffee would stall my weight loss (I know, I fell for broscience), so I tried to give it up, but you know what? I like my coffee.
    I am currently in college, and broscience fails on essays... :P... it is a great starting point... but, I try to find more solid facts.

    So, from the Mayo Clinic itself... the people that your doctor goes to for health questions...

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/HQ00369
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coffee-and-health/AN01354


    The only draw back I have found with coffee... is instant puts me to sleep, and high doses gives me a headache.... but risks

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/NU00600

    I know other sites, but I figured hearing it from one of the top groups in healthcare.... would drive home the fact better
  • laurieagain09
    laurieagain09 Posts: 183 Member
    Bump for later
  • channa007
    channa007 Posts: 419 Member
    Yeah the weight loss can be attributed to the lack of calories being consumed. I could eat a 600 cal meal at Mcdonald's and have the same results if that's all I ate for the entire day.
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    Yeah the weight loss can be attributed to the lack of calories being consumed. I could eat a 600 cal meal at Mcdonald's and have the same results if that's all I ate for the entire day.

    Completely agree, one doesn't need to buy a 50 dollar product just to loose weight. And if one wants to keep the weight off, they need a lifestyle change not some miracle drug.
  • TexanThom
    TexanThom Posts: 778
    YOU KIDS GET QUITE IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Di3012
    Di3012 Posts: 2,247 Member
    That's a shocker since HCG shots have repeatedly been shown to do have no effect and ti's the actual caloric deficit that causes weight loss

    That is the reason, why it works... hCG makers only claim it helps the appitite be suppressed. and one has to eat about 400 calories a day. Caffeine does the same thing, The few calories one gains from coffee, wouldn't destroy the diet.

    So, What I did, was simply make a pot of coffee, with two tea packets, in the morning, being I am alone most of the day.... it is easy to do. And any time I felt hungry for anything... I drank a cup. No additives just straight black coffee. And made sure I ate about 400 calories a day

    400 CAL A DAY!? No wonder you lost weight. That sounds to me like annorexia! Is that really what the HCG program tells you to do!?

    You need to re-read the OPs first post again, they were doing it as an experiment to prove that it was the very low calorie caily allowances (400 calories per day) that caused weightloss and not because of the drops that OTHER people take when on the HCG diet.

    The HCG diet involves the drops and the low calorie diet, but the OP is showing that by the low calorie diet alone, it will cause the weight loss thereby rendering taking the drops irrelevant.

    OP I hope your headache has gone x
  • seehawkmomma
    seehawkmomma Posts: 815
    That's a shocker since HCG shots have repeatedly been shown to do have no effect and ti's the actual caloric deficit that causes weight loss


    This

    HCG is not why people lose weight. 500 calories is barely enough to live off of. Probably why you have a headache.
  • rbonilla21
    rbonilla21 Posts: 8
    It's actually 500 calories a day for the drops and 800 a day for the shots. My sister in law did the shots and I did 21 days of the drops. I probably wouldn't do it again, but I did lose 20 lbs in 21 days. It was an amazing feeling to see the lbs shed, that's why people get hooked. I only had a headache for the first two days and the rest of the time was fine. I never drank coffee or tea, I only did water, meat, fruit and veggies and I was fine. It's been almost 3 weeks since my last day. One thing I did learn that I was ignorant to before that diet was how important it is to monitor and weigh what you are eating. I never paid attention to that and then I wondered why I wasn't losing weight. Now to keep myself accountable I joined this site to keep me on track.
  • fresaivette
    fresaivette Posts: 6 Member
    Thx for this post. I am a very weight conscious person. Work out 4 times a week. But I lost my dad las January and due to too much anxiety I have gained 20 pounds. I was desperate so I just got in the Hcg thing which has all the rules that I already know. But I feel I have spend too much money in this... I will take in consideration ur words. If u have the time, read the South beach diet book. It's similar nice.
  • htolen
    htolen Posts: 28
    stupid is as stupid does.

    I was just trying to give stupid people a little more intelligence... by stepping to their level...

    though, I can see that I entered into the wrong location to have an intellectual discussion.

    No..you did fine. Some people are so caught up in their own personal emotions and belief systems that they aren't interested in hearing yours. Just ignore those folks. I'm glad you debunked some of the myth; I tried HCG for a few weeks a year or two ago, but it never sat right with me. My husband has gone on and off it for a long time, and while he insists that he weighs less now than when he started, I don't think this is accurate. Now he is doing an Atkins diet, which I also disagree with, and just won't ever see the sense in doing it the hard way: low calories, low fats, and lots of exercise. In the long run, the sensible, slow diet is the only one that really works.
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    500 calories is barely enough to live off of. Probably why you have a headache.

    most likely, looking back I should have used my dad's diabetic sugar testing kit... and monitored. But, hindsight is always 20/20.
    OP I hope your headache has gone x

    The headache has become minor, after a few glasses of Dihydrogen Monoxide (H20) and a really good meal. So, I believe it will be totally gone in a few hours.
  • rbonilla21
    rbonilla21 Posts: 8
    It's actually 500 calories a day for the drops and 800 a day for the shots. My sister in law did the shots and I did 21 days of the drops. I probably wouldn't do it again, but I did lose 20 lbs in 21 days. It was an amazing feeling to see the lbs shed, that's why people get hooked. I only had a headache for the first two days and the rest of the time was fine. I never drank coffee or tea, I only did water, meat, fruit and veggies and I was fine. It's been almost 3 weeks since my last day. One thing I did learn that I was ignorant to before that diet was how important it is to monitor and weigh what you are eating. I never paid attention to that and then I wondered why I wasn't losing weight. Now to keep myself accountable I joined this site to keep me on track.

    And I don't recommend anything under 1200 calories without a doctor's supervision!! Very dangerous.
  • katydid25
    katydid25 Posts: 199 Member
    Now you just need to put some sugar water in a tincture and have Dr. Oz tell the general public your drops are the next big thing.

    Directions: In combination with a 400 calorie diet, empty 1 dropper into a 20oz glass of water, coffee or tea and drink 3-5 times daily or whenever hunger pangs you.

    And at only $175, its a steal compared to hCG! You'll be an overnight millionaire!
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    It's actually 500 calories a day for the drops and 800 a day for the shots. My sister in law did the shots and I did 21 days of the drops. I probably wouldn't do it again, but I did lose 20 lbs in 21 days. It was an amazing feeling to see the lbs shed, that's why people get hooked. I only had a headache for the first two days and the rest of the time was fine. I never drank coffee or tea, I only did water, meat, fruit and veggies and I was fine. It's been almost 3 weeks since my last day. One thing I did learn that I was ignorant to before that diet was how important it is to monitor and weigh what you are eating. I never paid attention to that and then I wondered why I wasn't losing weight. Now to keep myself accountable I joined this site to keep me on track.

    And I don't recommend anything under 1200 calories without a doctor's supervision!! Very dangerous.

    Highly agree ^^

    The whole reason I did it, was cause I knew I have two aunts that are nurses, a paramedic that lives just two houses down. And my dad is a diabetic. I drew every ounce of information I could, to do so safely. Plus, I knew if anything did happen to me, I could bounce back easier than say someone older... nothing against old people, much love to ya. You are wiser, smarter, and know the best stories. :)
  • shan_0517
    shan_0517 Posts: 88 Member
    bump
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    Now you just need to put some sugar water in a tincture and have Dr. Oz tell the general public your drops are the next big thing.

    Directions: In combination with a 400 calorie diet, empty 1 dropper into a 20oz glass of water, coffee or tea and drink 3-5 times daily or whenever hunger pangs you.

    And at only $175, its a steal compared to hCG! You'll be an overnight millionaire!

    :laugh:

    Though, doing so would endorse that kind of lifestyle.... personally, I wouldn't want my worst enemy to live like that. Sadly, I know people do it anyhow, because they believe themselves are ugly... or they have to look this way to be accepted.

    WHICH IS A LOAD OF BS!!!
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    don't know if it is part of the diet, or just me wanting to go for a walk that badly, but I just got back form my normal walk.... 10 minutes faster than normal... and my headache is now gone. :)

    Looks like I lengthen my walking distance.
  • jg627
    jg627 Posts: 1,221 Member
    500 calories is barely enough to live off of. Probably why you have a headache.

    most likely, looking back I should have used my dad's diabetic sugar testing kit... and monitored. But, hindsight is always 20/20.
    OP I hope your headache has gone x

    The headache has become minor, after a few glasses of Dihydrogen Monoxide (H20) and a really good meal. So, I believe it will be totally gone in a few hours.
    You should be careful. DHMO kills more people per year than shark attacks.
  • msliu7911
    msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
    I can score some pregnant lady pee if anyone needs some.

    HAHAHAHA black market. I like.
  • BuckeyeLife
    BuckeyeLife Posts: 313 Member
    Now you just need to put some sugar water in a tincture and have Dr. Oz tell the general public your drops are the next big thing.

    Directions: In combination with a 400 calorie diet, empty 1 dropper into a 20oz glass of water, coffee or tea and drink 3-5 times daily or whenever hunger pangs you.

    And at only $175, its a steal compared to hCG! You'll be an overnight millionaire!

    I certainly know reading and comprehension do not go hand and hand, but um, good fail.

    Plenty of others, you people seriously are borderline illiterate or just have no comprehension skills what so ever...

    Just Sayin.
  • jg627
    jg627 Posts: 1,221 Member
    Now you just need to put some sugar water in a tincture and have Dr. Oz tell the general public your drops are the next big thing.

    Directions: In combination with a 400 calorie diet, empty 1 dropper into a 20oz glass of water, coffee or tea and drink 3-5 times daily or whenever hunger pangs you.

    And at only $175, its a steal compared to hCG! You'll be an overnight millionaire!

    I certainly know reading and comprehension do not go hand and hand, but um, good fail.

    Plenty of others, you people seriously are borderline illiterate or just have no comprehension skills what so ever...

    Just Sayin.
    multas gratias tibi ago non lego multum atque non intellego sed modo nulla scientia mihi est. Ain't we all just a bunch of dumb MFers.
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    multas gratias tibi ago non lego multum atque non intellego sed modo nulla scientia mihi est.

    *I thank you for many graces I do not read much, and I do not understand but now I have no science.


    for all the peps, out there that don't understand Latin... namely me... It is on the list of 12 languages I wish to learn though.

    Oh, and it isn't that they are illiterate, it is that going thought the tons and tons of information to find just a grain of truth, gets tiresome after a while. I just like to read.

    To many programs on tv try to pull at emotions.... I only have to look at a single picture and my emotions are pulled.
    You should be careful. DHMO kills more people per year than shark attacks.

    I know, I know.... but it also, improves marriages... so a single guy like me, should have no problem getting a date with the stuff right? If I survive it's consumption :P

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Laughter, best drug out there.


    I have to get ready for classes, but I shall leave ya all with a small poem.


    Anyone that tells you, you’re less than beautiful,
    Is a fool and not worth your time.
    All of God’s creations are quite viewtiful
    If you didn’t understand this, I will gladly repeat my Rhyme

    :) Peace all
  • jg627
    jg627 Posts: 1,221 Member
    I agree. Laughter lowers stress. Lowering stress helps lower cortisol. Lowering cortisol helps you lose that stubborn belly fat. If you get all butthurt after reading something you don't like on a silly internet forum, you're only hurting yourself. I've done plenty of crazy stuff in the interest of curiosity since I started losing weight. Most of them didn't work (fish oil, cla, quitting coffee). I even tried fasting (not by choice, I had a colonoscopy last year). Some of them do work (weightlifting). I've also broken the golden rule of when you're supposed to weigh yourself. So I was curious as to how much I weighed after taking a big dump. The sky didn't fall. I'm currently on day 4 of the creatine challenge. Just curious if that stuff actually doe what people say it does.
  • jg627
    jg627 Posts: 1,221 Member
    Oh yeah, I forgot the bottle of pure lemon juice I chugged too. Wow! That'll wake you up in the morning.
  • Health_Gal
    Health_Gal Posts: 715 Member
    The HCG diet has done nothing but HARM to people I know that used it

    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 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.

    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. Then they regained more weight than they lost. Now they wish they never heard of HCG.

    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
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    I think I like this thread. I'll hang out here for a while and see where it takes me.
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    I know some people that put their faith in the HCG diet, and became very ill from malnutrition as a result. Then they regained more weight than they lost. Now they wish they never heard of HCG.

    Same, and that is why I wanted to prove it wrong. And the same reason, I put my self on that level. I am sorry, that you wasted your money on something that doesn't work.
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    I think I like this thread. I'll hang out here for a while and see where it takes me.

    Welcome
  • annaluckenbach
    annaluckenbach Posts: 1 Member
    I'm a health-conscious marathon runner that cannot lose weight in any of the 'traditional' ways and I had AMAZING success on HCG a year ago.
    Lost 25 lbs. Kept it all off with no problems. Felt good the entire time on HCG (I used homeopathic drops from HCGDiet.com.)
    Couldn't do HCG during running season, but now that It's over I'm back to do another round. (I lost about 5 additional pounds in the past year. I'm 5'5 and weight 160)

    Every BODY is different and you need to learn what works for you.

    I had been to a pleothra of doctors, dieticians & trainers and had all kinds of tests done to try and figure out why I don't lose weight. Dr. Simeon's Pounds & Inches talks about how the brain will not communicate with the body properly on metabolism. For my body, that's it.

    Good luck to everyone -- whether their body is one of the ones that responds to HCG or a traditional method. Hope you find what works for you :)
  • dinkyjr
    dinkyjr Posts: 9 Member
    For those of you who doubt HCG....

    Actually you can't really talk unless you've read the protocol for HCG and did the actual whole diet. Just because you cut your calories for one week doesn't mean anything. Maybe you guys need to be a bit more educated. Sure, those HCG knock offs that are sold in stores aren't the real thing. You need to have a prescription and read the original scientific study.

    I fully endorse HCG as long as you follow the protocol

    and for those haters (vade43113) go find an anti HCG blog and leave this one for the believers.
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