secret diet drops (HCG)
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But guysssss Dr. Oz said I could do it!
Ugh.
The HCG diet is dangerous and the results never last.
I know you're being sarcastic, but for once, this is actually something Dr Oz didn't recommend. He said there needed to be more studies on it.0 -
I get cranky on 1200 cals a day....I think my husband would divorce me on 500 cals a day....hhah!0
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I've never tried it myself and that's because I've seen a friend of mine use it with very mixed and sometimes bad results.
She's a little over 250, I think 260 something. She's about 5'6 and in her mid 30s. She's tried the drops on two separate occassions. Each time she loses about 30 to 40 pounds in the space of one to two months. *However* once she goes to this maitenance phase, the weight starts to pile back on, usually 2 to 4 pounds at a time.
This has happened each time she's used the drops. Also the second round she lost the drops [cuz she had to stop the first time, couldn't afford it or something] the weight came off MUCH slower and she was getting really really frustrated.
I can tell you I'm frustrated with my own weight loss, 56 pounds in like 8 months [I was hoping for faster since I'm so much bigger] but I can tell you right now, that I've maintained my weight loss. No matter what, once my weight comes off its been staying off and I've been doing it the "old school way" - Low calorie diet and exercise 6 days a week.
As much as I want the weight off faster, I'd rather take it [a little ^_~] slower and keep it off, rather than wicked fast only for it to pile right back on.
But to each their own.0 -
I would just find a preggo chick and get it straight from the tap:drinker:
This is hilarious!!! :laugh:
Would save you a ton of $$$ too!0 -
I am on my third round of homeopatic hcg drops. I have lost 55 pounds so far and not experienced any negative side effects. Other than maybe dry skin. I would recommend this diet to anyone who has a lot of weight to lose. I have helped several friends through the diet and developed a lot of recipes that are hcg approved and full of flavor and nutrition. It is true that the 500 calorie diet is what causes you to lose weight, but the hcg hormone is what perserves your muscle tissue while you put your body into starvation mode. The hormone causes your body to release stored fat, but it will only do so if it thinks you're starving. That is why the diet is so specific to include lots of nutrient dense foods to pack 500 calories with as much nutrition as possible. The diet consists of only lean meats, veggies, and low sugar fruits. Tons of water. Unlimited black coffee or tea. No sugar. Only stevia as a sweetener.
I started my first round in Dec 2011 at 290 pounds. Currently I'm at 235 and losing. I'm 5'7.0 -
It's PHYSICALLY possible to lose weight on VLCD I agree. WHAT is lost in weight value is something that isn't understood by pawners of HCG. Losing lean muscle mass ISN'T the same as losing fat weight. Metabolically this can/will play havoc with how the body processes energy if carried on for a long enough time.it is physically possible to lose weight that fast with a low calorie diet. you're on my fitness pal, enter in the numbers and it will show you your projected weight within 5 weeks. the ONLY THING the drops do is sustain energy and curb appetite. THAT'S ALL. the low calorie diet is what causes the weightloss, that is up to you. (drops cannot give you willpower and restrict you from eating whatever you want. you, however, can.)
Please don't advocate that you have actual physiological knowledge just because you read a couple of websites that promote HCG. If you know anything about how the body works, you should know that fat metabolization doesn't work that fast in a few days.
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the secret is that it isn't FDA approved because it has been deemed to be dangerous... your body needs a certain amount of calorie intake to function even if you are in a coma - with these drops you don't even come half way to that amount needed...
As someone else said, this should be a lifestyle chance and not a quick fix - research shows that a massive percentage of peeps who do fast diets will gain 150% back what they have lost.
You want life long lasting results? Eat a healthy high nutrient lower calorie (though keep it at least to what your body would need in a coma state) and create yourself an exercise routine which consists of cardio + strength training.
^ What she said!0 -
It's PHYSICALLY possible to lose weight on VLCD I agree. WHAT is lost in weight value is something that isn't understood by pawners of HCG. Losing lean muscle mass ISN'T the same as losing fat weight. Metabolically this can/will play havoc with how the body processes energy if carried on for a long enough time.it is physically possible to lose weight that fast with a low calorie diet. you're on my fitness pal, enter in the numbers and it will show you your projected weight within 5 weeks. the ONLY THING the drops do is sustain energy and curb appetite. THAT'S ALL. the low calorie diet is what causes the weightloss, that is up to you. (drops cannot give you willpower and restrict you from eating whatever you want. you, however, can.)
Please don't advocate that you have actual physiological knowledge just because you read a couple of websites that promote HCG. If you know anything about how the body works, you should know that fat metabolization doesn't work that fast in a few days.
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I personally dont reccomend this diet. I have a friend that does it and she has lost weight but as soon as she stops she gains it all back. Ive tried it for a week and felt like total crap. The drops dont do anything, its like water in a bottle with a tad of alcohol taste, its a huge waste of money and its unhealthy for anyone to live off of 500 cals a day.0
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Don't do it.
It's dangerous and there is no substitute for hard work, and a sustainable diet.0 -
I have. Lost 40 lbs in about 42 days.
IS it really amazing when you are ONLY eating 500 calories a day? Does the weight STAY off, does it Change behavior? Results: Has anyone kept the wt off for 1 yr, 2 yrs after using this product?0 -
I tried it. and failed epically. Honestly it tastes nasty & I'm not going to eat only 500 cals a day. I'm smarter than that & I don't want to die just to lose weight.
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I've thought about using them. My mother in law did it and she looked awesome afterwards, but I think she gained some of the weight back. The more I thought about it the more I realized it would be a bad idea. Part of me wants to try it for a week to see what it's all about. I personally wouldn't try it because, as someone else said, weight loss is a lifestyle change and 500 calories a day will not be easy and I think that it would give you a higher change to fail.0
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I have. Lost 40 lbs in about 42 days.
IS it really amazing when you are ONLY eating 500 calories a day? Does the weight STAY off, does it Change behavior? Results: Has anyone kept the wt off for 1 yr, 2 yrs after using this product?
No, weight won't stay off, and all of that lean muscle mass lost will not come back, either. Sounds like a winner to me......0 -
I am on my third round of homeopatic hcg drops. I have lost 55 pounds so far and not experienced any negative side effects. Other than maybe dry skin. I would recommend this diet to anyone who has a lot of weight to lose. I have helped several friends through the diet and developed a lot of recipes that are hcg approved and full of flavor and nutrition. It is true that the 500 calorie diet is what causes you to lose weight, but the hcg hormone is what perserves your muscle tissue while you put your body into starvation mode. The hormone causes your body to release stored fat, but it will only do so if it thinks you're starving. That is why the diet is so specific to include lots of nutrient dense foods to pack 500 calories with as much nutrition as possible. The diet consists of only lean meats, veggies, and low sugar fruits. Tons of water. Unlimited black coffee or tea. No sugar. Only stevia as a sweetener.
I started my first round in Dec 2011 at 290 pounds. Currently I'm at 235 and losing. I'm 5'7.
GOOD JOB!! I loved being on HCG. Slept like a baby each night too! 0 -
But guysssss Dr. Oz said I could do it!
Ugh.
The HCG diet is dangerous and the results never last.
FYI... Dr. Oz said NOBODY should be using these, and the drops are a complete scam right on his show (more than once in fact). He also said you should NEVER be on a diet of less than 1200 calories unless under professional medical supervision! I watched the episode a couple months ago.0 -
So what was your lean body mass when you started? If you have no idea, then how can you say you lost none? ANY weight loss plan will cause some lean muscle loss. It's inevitable. I have a guy who started working out at 340lbs in Dec of 2011 and is now down to 290lbs with no HCG. Just good old fashioned working out without starving. Goes to show it can be done with actual hard work instead of anecdotal shortcuts.I am on my third round of homeopatic hcg drops. I have lost 55 pounds so far and not experienced any negative side effects. Other than maybe dry skin. I would recommend this diet to anyone who has a lot of weight to lose. I have helped several friends through the diet and developed a lot of recipes that are hcg approved and full of flavor and nutrition. It is true that the 500 calorie diet is what causes you to lose weight, but the hcg hormone is what perserves your muscle tissue while you put your body into starvation mode. The hormone causes your body to release stored fat, but it will only do so if it thinks you're starving. That is why the diet is so specific to include lots of nutrient dense foods to pack 500 calories with as much nutrition as possible. The diet consists of only lean meats, veggies, and low sugar fruits. Tons of water. Unlimited black coffee or tea. No sugar. Only stevia as a sweetener.
I started my first round in Dec 2011 at 290 pounds. Currently I'm at 235 and losing. I'm 5'7.
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I am on my third round of homeopatic hcg drops. I have lost 55 pounds so far and not experienced any negative side effects. Other than maybe dry skin. I would recommend this diet to anyone who has a lot of weight to lose. I have helped several friends through the diet and developed a lot of recipes that are hcg approved and full of flavor and nutrition. It is true that the 500 calorie diet is what causes you to lose weight, but the hcg hormone is what perserves your muscle tissue while you put your body into starvation mode. The hormone causes your body to release stored fat, but it will only do so if it thinks you're starving. That is why the diet is so specific to include lots of nutrient dense foods to pack 500 calories with as much nutrition as possible. The diet consists of only lean meats, veggies, and low sugar fruits. Tons of water. Unlimited black coffee or tea. No sugar. Only stevia as a sweetener.
I started my first round in Dec 2011 at 290 pounds. Currently I'm at 235 and losing. I'm 5'7.
But you don't preserve muscle on the diet. Have you BF% tested prior to and after a round and you will see how much lean mass you actually lose. Some people's results were that they lost more lean mass than they did fat.0 -
In before the lock!
Why is this nonsense allowed on here!?!?
This is not promoting a healthy sustainable weight-loss program!0 -
My stepmother did the HCG diet as well. She lost a lot of weight but she didn't keep it off. She spent like 400 dollars for it because you need to have DOCTORS SUPERVISION while on it. Don't just buy it. The drops help curb your cravings and gives you energy (According to my stepmother) But the doctor monitors you like every week and makes sure that your doing okay on it. I wouldn't recommend it. Although you will feel full the whole time on just 500 calories, it still seems a bit extreme to me.0
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I have. Lost 40 lbs in about 42 days.
IS it really amazing when you are ONLY eating 500 calories a day? Does the weight STAY off, does it Change behavior? Results: Has anyone kept the wt off for 1 yr, 2 yrs after using this product?
No, weight won't stay off, and all of that lean muscle mass lost will not come back, either. Sounds like a winner to me......
I didn't lose any muscle. In fact during maintenance phase, I started working out and building muscle because I was 40 lbs lighter and it was easier for me to do so. Excited for another round.0 -
Random thought: If HCG works so great, why would anyone need to do a second round?
I usually don't get worked up on the forums, but this is just stupid. Ingesting a hormone and eating 500 calories a day is unecessary and defies common sense. Do people really think that they also need the drops to lose weight when they are eating a 500 calorie diet? WHO? AND WHY?0 -
I get cranky on 1200 cals a day....I think my husband would divorce me on 500 cals a day....hhah!
^^^^LMAO! Amen to that! Same here. :laugh:0 -
My stepmother did the HCG diet as well. She lost a lot of weight but she didn't keep it off. She spent like 400 dollars for it because you need to have DOCTORS SUPERVISION while on it. Don't just buy it. The drops help curb your cravings and gives you energy (According to my stepmother) But the doctor monitors you like every week and makes sure that your doing okay on it. I wouldn't recommend it. Although you will feel full the whole time on just 500 calories, it still seems a bit extreme to me.
There's homeopathic drops you can take orally that you do not need a script for. If you have a bmi of 30 or more, it will be awhile before your body goes into starvation mode.0 -
HCGer's are just a passing trend. Come talk to me in 5 years when you haven't gained any weight back. Haven't met one yet, and I've been doing this a long time.
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I am on my third round of homeopatic hcg drops. I have lost 55 pounds so far and not experienced any negative side effects. Other than maybe dry skin. I would recommend this diet to anyone who has a lot of weight to lose. I have helped several friends through the diet and developed a lot of recipes that are hcg approved and full of flavor and nutrition. It is true that the 500 calorie diet is what causes you to lose weight, but the hcg hormone is what perserves your muscle tissue while you put your body into starvation mode. The hormone causes your body to release stored fat, but it will only do so if it thinks you're starving. That is why the diet is so specific to include lots of nutrient dense foods to pack 500 calories with as much nutrition as possible. The diet consists of only lean meats, veggies, and low sugar fruits. Tons of water. Unlimited black coffee or tea. No sugar. Only stevia as a sweetener.
I started my first round in Dec 2011 at 290 pounds. Currently I'm at 235 and losing. I'm 5'7.
Wait so HCG:
Gives you energy?
Protects your muscles from the body?
Tells your body to release fat for fuel?
You don't have as much of an appetite?
Your body burns 3500 extra calories a day to destroy 1 lb of fat a day?
I'm IN!
(Considering I have worn a HRM for 24 hours, and my 230 lb active body without exercise in that time frame burns 3600-3700 calories.... That is clearly a miracle drug I must have. I certainly don't want muscle on my body, or my organs to really function well. I just want that scale to say 150 lbs dripping wet.)0 -
It is what many people are trying in my group of friends, and seeing them slim down so quickly always makes me think, "mannnn, I'm working so hard and only slowly losing weight.".. I personally think we all have to choose our own path and I never condem my friends for their diet choices, but sometimes I want the quick fast results and get a little tinge of bitterness.
I know that I'm setting an example for my daughters and I also no if I don't develop a lifetime change and great habits (which take time to devlop) I won't be successful, so I'm just going to have work my buttocks off and focus on that.0 -
I didn't lose any muscle. In fact during maintenance phase, I started working out and building muscle because I was 40 lbs lighter and it was easier for me to do so. Excited for another round.
Question: If it worked so good, why are you having to do it again? Just curious...0 -
I am on my third round of homeopatic hcg drops. I have lost 55 pounds so far and not experienced any negative side effects. Other than maybe dry skin. I would recommend this diet to anyone who has a lot of weight to lose. I have helped several friends through the diet and developed a lot of recipes that are hcg approved and full of flavor and nutrition. It is true that the 500 calorie diet is what causes you to lose weight, but the hcg hormone is what perserves your muscle tissue while you put your body into starvation mode. The hormone causes your body to release stored fat, but it will only do so if it thinks you're starving. That is why the diet is so specific to include lots of nutrient dense foods to pack 500 calories with as much nutrition as possible. The diet consists of only lean meats, veggies, and low sugar fruits. Tons of water. Unlimited black coffee or tea. No sugar. Only stevia as a sweetener.
I started my first round in Dec 2011 at 290 pounds. Currently I'm at 235 and losing. I'm 5'7.
Wait so HCG:
Gives you energy?
Protects your muscles from the body?
Tells your body to release fat for fuel?
You don't have as much of an appetite?
Your body burns 3500 extra calories a day to destroy 1 lb of fat a day?
I'm IN!
(Considering I have worn a HRM for 24 hours, and my 230 lb active body without exercise in that time frame burns 3600-3700 calories.... That is clearly a miracle drug I must have. I certainly don't want muscle on my body, or my organs to really function well. I just want that scale to say 150 lbs dripping wet.)
I freaking love all of your comments. xD0 -
I have. Lost 40 lbs in about 42 days.
IS it really amazing when you are ONLY eating 500 calories a day? Does the weight STAY off, does it Change behavior? Results: Has anyone kept the wt off for 1 yr, 2 yrs after using this product?
No, weight won't stay off, and all of that lean muscle mass lost will not come back, either. Sounds like a winner to me......
I didn't lose any muscle. In fact during maintenance phase, I started working out and building muscle because I was 40 lbs lighter and it was easier for me to do so. Excited for another round.
even not, if you are in a deficit, weights will not add lean muscle, it will just help you keep the muscle you already have.
How do you know you didn't lose muscle on HCG? most users of this product/diet lose a large % of lean muscle, there are a lot of them on MFP.0
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