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Okay - it says there is a risk but gives absolutely no substantiation or details about the risk . . I mean I could write anything on a website an not back it up - that doesn't make it accurate. Where are the facts? I concede that it is POSSIBLE that there MAY be a risk - but until evidence arises, don't believe that it is…

sgtlordswife - I sent you a pm asking for more information on your friend. Awaiting your response. I have read nothing and can find nothing about HCG related embolism and have read nothing indicating that blood clots are a risk with HCG. That said, and acknowledging that I am an advocate of the HCG protocol, I have this to…

CHALLENGE UPDATE: R2P2D1 - 165 R2P2D3 VLCD1 - 173.4!!! Now that's loading! R2P2D4 VLCD2 - 169.4 - on my way to day one weight!!! R2P2D5 VLCD3 - 166.0 - one more pound to day one weight! R2P2D6 VLCD4 - 163.0 - YAY - 2lbs below day one and 3.8 to go for NEW progress! R2P2D7 VLCD5 - 160.4 - woo hoo - only 1.2 to go for NEW…

to the OP http://hcgdietinfo.com/HCG_Diet_Simeons_Manuscript.htm Also - there is a support thread for HCG here on MFP - anyone is welcome to view and be encouraging. And I would be happy to share details of my personal journey with you if you like.…

It's not a fad. Your chances of keeping the weight off rest entirely on whether or not you learn anything about eating/fitness - just like ANY OTHER WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM. If you are interested in the diet and want support, come to the support thread. Otherwise you will get alot of flack from people who are against it,…

The diet is simple, not easy. Please read the protocol: http://hcgdietinfo.com/HCG_Diet_Simeons_Manuscript.htm Once you look it over, feel free to ask any questions you have. The low cal phase is of short (23-40 usually) days, then 3 weeks of 'maintenance' then an adjustment to a NEW WAY OF LIFE. It has been a miracle for…

CHALLENGE UPDATE: R2P2D1 - 165 R2P2D3 VLCD1 - 173.4!!! Now that's loading! R2P2D4 VLCD2 - 169.4 - on my way to day one weight!!! R2P2D5 VLCD3 - 166.0 - one more pound to day one weight! R2P2D6 VLCD4 - 163.0 - YAY - 2lbs below day one and 3.8 to go for NEW progress!

CHALLENGE UPDATE: R2P2D1 - 165 R2P2D3 VLCD1 - 173.4!!! Now that's loading! R2P2D4 VLCD2 - 169.4 - on my way to day one weight!!! R2P2D4 VLCD3 - 166.0 - one more pound to day one weight!

It's simple, not easy. And it certainly doesn't have to be expensive. I'm in for $60 so far . . . And my 'before' pictures are as discouraging (or motivating) as anyone's . . . a year ago I weighed 262 . . .

CHALLENGE UPDATE: R2P2D1 - 165 R2P2D3 VLCD1 - 173.4!!! Now that's loading! R2P2D4 VLCD2 - 169.4 - on my way to day one weight!!!

The way I feel about it is, if I had fallen down, and someone offered me a hand to get up, why not take it? I completely understand that some of you will not feel the same way. But my very strong feeling is, if there is an easier way, why do it the hard way. This way of thinking works for me because I do NOT see the HCG…

bump!:happy:

I may be late answering but regarding the macronutrient split - I lean heavily toward protein. I am currently reading "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" by Lou Schuyler. It is all about how women often waste their time in the gym, either doing endless cardio or lifting too light weights too many times. I am having…

Heatther - evitaminmarket.com ships super fast if you are interested in that route (expect to spend about $30) I hope you feel better soon!! CHALLENGE UPDATE: R2P2D1 - 165 R2P2D3 VLCD1 - 173.4!!! Now that's loading! I am really enjoying my first day back on the VLCD! I had my creamerless coffee this am, an apple around…

Get there fast, get there slow. It doesn't matter how you get there, its what you do once you're there that counts. Once a person reaches their goal weight, the real work STARTS.

Regardless which side of the issue one chooses to take, my opinion is this: I choose HCG and am still learning how to eat/exercise properly. I have been maintaining for 53 days. I cannot tell you what will happen two years from now and neither can anyone else. It matters, not how you get where you are going, but what you…

Regardless which side of the issue one chooses to take, my opinion is this: I choose HCG and am still learning how to eat/exercise properly. I have been maintaining for 53 days. I cannot tell you what will happen two years from now and neither can anyone else. It matters, not how you get where you are going, but what you…

You can't judge the HCG diet by the opinions of a few people who have never tried it and have not read the entire program. Yes - it seems impossible to imagine eating only 500 calories a day - I thought so too. However, having tried the program and stuck to the rules - I found that not only was it simple, but it was not…

Hi everyone! My August goal was to stay at/near 159-160 and I have been up a little the last week, trying to get back to 160 before today but alas it did not happen. 9/1 163.8 - but only numbers below 159.2 are considered a loss by me! September goals - -continue resistance training program (New Rules of Lifting for Women…

I understand why persons with different religious views have confrontation - their beliefs are in conflict. But since just about everybody on this site is after the same thing (health and fitness), why is there so much conflict over the method of attaining it? But there is. Everybody has an OPINION. Isn't that nice how…

aj - your call - your decision. Come check out our thread - then decide for yourself. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/112881-hcg-progress-updates-page-2-for-people-on-it-or-thinking-a HCG has been my miracle.

My first 5k (at home on the treadmill) was about 35min - that was about 3 1/2 to 4 weeks after i started running. My most recent 5k event my time was 29:27. I did a 10k in June at 1:03:10 - but that was 25lbs ago - I'm pretty sure I could do better now. And I have my first half marathon in 28 days! The best gauge for…

I second that!!! And I'll go one more. I am striving to practice what I preach, but what I now believe is that artificial sweeteners and processed foods are NOT processed in our bodies the way natural fresh foods are so I am reducing (not eliminating) these things in my diet as much as I feel is reasonable. I am also a…

New thread at: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/112881-hcg-progress-updates-page-2-for-people-on-it-or-thinking-a

Amanda - when i started running last fall - my only goal each day was to beat myself - I mean my previous time or distance - even if it was by only a second. I listen to the same dumb CD everytime (need to put together something more fun) but spend alot of time during my run calculating how fast I need to run to be my old…

Gorgeous - LOVE THE RANT! All I can do is agree . . . Lori - as I have heard it said "Let them eat cake" :happy: Happy birthday! Spicy - yahoo and good luck to you! And ditch the sweet n low for some truvia or stevia - much better for you and legal on the plan! (oh, someone already said that - sorry!) *************about…

CONGRATS ON THE 120s!!!!!!!!!! I know you have been looking forward to that for awhile!!!

Amazing. I ate 2800 calories yesterday (I did have a 4mile run and did some gardening) and still holding right in my zone!!! Love it!!!

dmgaloha - YESSS - lets have a weight date!! I can usually only get away on Wednesdays, and next week will be weird (I have my 4 angels plus my sister's 3 angels - 7 little angels . . . the gym may not be possible next week :sad: ) Amanda B - I am eager yet a little afraid (how infantile is that) to try quinoa - I don't…

Ephay - right or wrong I am eating TONS OF CALORIES. Check my food diary. The last 3-4 days I have been well over 2000 per day, and today will be over as well. And I was down 0.6lbs today to 159.0, under my LDW of 159.2 And this is the end of week 3 for phase 3 for me - but I see no reason to change what I am doing. I plan…