HCG Diet
 

Tomorrow I begin the 500 Cal per day portion of the HCG diet. I just finished my gorge cycle. I will post my beginning weight after gorge tomorrow.

I started the VLCD yesterday and today I am already down 2 pounds. I was at 700 calories yesterday...I had to use 96% organic lean ground beef twice because my chicken breasts were still frozen and I was so hungry, I couldn't wait another 30 minutes. This part is hard b/c I am very hungry...I'm hoping it passes soon, but I also took 1 appetitie suppressant to help get me through the afternoon. Good luck! Are you doing drops or injections?

Are you both using RX or homeopathic?

I did the diet, and gained all of my weight back and then some. I was tempted to try it again, but I just can't go down that road again. I've decided to lose weight the hard way. It's going to take me some time to reach my ultimate goal, but it's okay. I'll get there eventually.

Best wishes to the both of you. Hugs.

This Day 6
 

Ok so today I weiged myself and I weighed 251.5lbs so this week I have lost a total 10lbs. I have done this diet before and gained everything back and then some, but it is not the diets fault. I stopped focusing on what I ate and watched everything that was edible and had sugar go into my mouth in copious amounts. I think what needs to be remembered is that whether you do it the hard way or the fast way there will all ways be regains if you start going back to old eating habits.

Congrats on the 10lbs lost thus far.

YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!!

I am using the homeopathic.

So far my total weight loss has been 14 lbs so i am pretty happy with my progress. Grocery shopping is extremely hard. Even when I am not hungry. I am hoping to be aroung 221 by the time I am done with this diet. Then come the hard part maintenance.

First time trying this diet
 

It's my first time trying this diet. I'm seeing results, which keeps me motivated. I've decided I need to change my motto about eating..."I live to eat", just love food and fellowship...now I need to "Eat to live", which is pretty much what this diet is all about. :p

New to this website and HCG!
 

Herrro! The name is Angelica/23 years old.
I'm currently trying out the HCG diet plan. I've made a schedule for the week,full of new recipes and measured food. Today is my SECOND day haha. Yes, I've already failed!! I do fine during the day. I take my vitamins,but towards the end of the day when I get off of work and relax at home I want a huge dinner. I've messed up my diet twice by at least 300-500 calories because of this craving. Usually when I feel hungry I drink a bottle of water, move around. Nothing seems to help my hunger after 5:00pm. Any tips? They'd be greater appreciated!

The hCG Program
 

Is anyone out there trying the hCG diet, I have friends that went on it and man they look great, I started the hCG program yesterday, tomarrow starts the 500 calorie part of it but i heard you don't really get that hungry on this program.:)

Welcome to the forums. :)

I moved your post to the Diet forum. Take a look at the other HCG threads. There are quite a few others doing this diet too.

Good luck!

Hcg
 

I just finished the 500 calorie portion of the HCG Diet. I got hungry. The first week was the worst, and then it became easier. I had to spread my meals out over the day. Good results in a very short time. It does work.:)

Hi Angelica, and welcome to the forums.

I hesitated to post for fear of annoying you, but since no one else has stepped up....

What exactly do you want to hear? Probably not the obvious, that you need to either make a commitment to follow through with your eating plan, scrap it and find another plan that is easier to follow, or give up entirely and maybe try again another time.

I'd really like to see you succeed in losing weight, but without the commitment, it's just not going to happen. I've been there, done that many, many times.

If there's anything specific we can do to help, please ask.

Regards,
Michael

I agree with Michael. If you are not going to follow the protocol to the letter then you need to get off HCG, period. What kind of new recipes have you come up with? I ask b/c there's not much you can do to make a recipe since you are so limited with your choices, unless you do something like mix a few ounces of boneless skiness grilled chicken breast with broccoli and add a dash of low sodium soy sauce and pretend it's chinese food...

When you say you are on your 2nd day, are you talking about the 2nd day of the "loading phase" or the real diet? Sounds to me like when you get off of work you should try to occupy your time instead of relaxing, thinking about food.

You will lose weight on it. My Brother and I both lost 50+ each with HCG both put most of the weight back on. GOOD LUCK :(

did you go back to old habits?

Hcg diet?
 

I am very curious why that is never mentioned here in the forums on FITDAY.

The other night I was searching in you tube, and there a boat load of transformation videos (great motivation), and they all seemed to be related to HCG Dieting.


Then, I ran into a guy on the street the other night, and he was telling my friend and I about it.

I remember reading about it first in Kevin Trudeau's book.

He told me that it "resets" the hypothalmus gland.

He went on to say that you only take in 500 calories per day(it wouldnt be for me) for 20 something days.

Apparently, you lose a lot of weight, and he says now they sell it in drops.

May be a good option for you if you are seriously wanting to drop off the weight quickly.

I am just curious why I have never seen it discussed here..........

OOPS, I guess there is
http://www.fitday.com/fitness/forums...hcg-shots.html

I am curious to see if anyone else has tried the hcg. I have been doing it on and off for about a year now. I lost 30lbs, but have trouble maintaining that. I gain 10lbs. and then turn around and lose that same 10lbs. I would like to progress past that point. Does anyone have maintenance tips for after HCG?

There are many threads on FD about hcg. It always seems to be a controversial subject as it has many believers and nonbelievers. I'm a believer I've seen personally change people in unbelievable ways when they follow the plan. Just like with everything, it takes dedication.

Hcg
 

What is HCG?:)

My Mother in law lost over 50 lbs.
 

My mother-in-law lost more than 50 lbs on the Hcg diet. It works really great. You do have to eat 500 calories per day for 2 or 3 weeks while your on it though, brutal.

If you have the will power though it really works, she just completed her second cycle and looks like she did while she was in college.

And there in lies the problem. In my opinion HCG is a short term fix to a long term problem. Did you change your lifestyle? Did you learn to cook and eat heathier, or add exercise to your routine? Did you learn about how your body metabolizes what you eat, the proper balance of calories and macro-nutients?

In most cases the answer to these questions is NO! While HCG may be the greatest diet drug ever discovered it won't change your attitudes or habits concerning food and exercise.

You have to decide that your weight loss is a lifestyle change for better health and fitness, and not just a short term 'diet'. The most succesful people here on Fitday are the ones that have the longterm mentality.

I am not telling you that HCG is good or bad. I'm saying it takes more than just a drug for longterm health and fitness.

hcg is not a drug, it's a hormone that occurs naturally in all humans. The dedication it takes to lose while on the weight loss phase is huge, so those who can't commit are weeded out also naturally. Then, for a mnimim of 3 weeks and up to 6 weeks, one follows a very low calorie diet made up of whole foods: vegetables, fruits, and lean protein. That takes planning and commitment. To follow that up, one moves into stabilization and maintenance mode, monitoring daily how certain foods effect their weight. One learns a lot about their bodies and adapts their behavior accordingly if they wish to be successful, which most of us do after the severity of the weight loss phase. All of these things put together form the new lifestyle changes that most of the people I know who do hcg successfully implement post hcg. We maintain, and most of us move into some compatible lifestyle like Primal Blueprint or Paleo. I don't expect someone who is close minded or wearing blinders to be able to absorb that the hcg diet IS all about real whole healthy foods, modifying ones behavior, and learning about their bodies. It's not a drug, it's not voodoo, it's not even a fad. I've literally spoken online with hundreds of people who are doing it, and I think the success rate is higher than any other "diet" out there. Because it's not a diet for us, it's a jumpstart to a new life.

Most of us no longer need Rx for hypertension, many no longer need Metformin or other diabetes meds, most of us keep 90% of the weight off. It's not just about losing quickly, that is only half the journey. If people on a diet, any diet, do not modify for maintenance, they will fail... on that we agree. However, the hcg diet continues into the maintenance mode, and give you tools to help one maintain. Weighing daily is a tool, it allows for correction if need be. Intermittent fasting followed by a steak and salad dinner are a sure fire way to drop 2 lbs pronto.

Since hcg is a hormone, as is insulin, thyroid, ghrelin and leptin ALL of which participate in one's metabolism, it is a very good fit for those who have metabolic diseases. There is an excellent blog by one Dr. Jack Kruse, who is an actual brain surgeon, neurosurgery, and he is certainly no dummy. He surmised that hcg dieting is a good way to kick start a program for those who are leptin resistant or hormonally imbalanced.

Thanks, Lisa Annie.
"And there in lies the problem. In my opinion HCG is a short term fix to a long term problem. Did you change your lifestyle? Did you learn to cook and eat heathier, or add exercise to your routine? Did you learn about how your body metabolizes what you eat, the proper balance of calories and macro-nutients?"
I'm not looking for criticism. I thought that was one thing about this website. The positive encouragement.
Gee thanks, rpmcduff for your nonopinion. I hope to not suffer an over 20lb. setback such as yourself. If you aren't doing the hcg diet and don't know anything about it, save it. I asked for maintenance tips not BS. Thanks, signing off and logging off. The HCG website is much better. Won't be checking in here again.

to add to LisaAnne, I am another HCG user. I have lost 22 pounds in 3 1/2 weeks so far. Yes I know about healthy eating, exercise, etc. I've gone to the gym daily. I play tennis regularly. I never eat fast food or processed food. I've cut out carbs. I buy fresh fruits and veggies, or grow my own. I think I've done it all which maybe has kept me from getting even heavier, but I have had no luck losing weight. Needless to say, I'm thrilled to find HCG!

The big difference for me is that I can eat only 500 calories a day but not be hungry, not feel deprived. I know it sounds crazy! I couldn't believe it either until I saw it for myself. I've done 1000 calorie diets in the past and I always felt starved. My hair fell out. I lost weight from the wrong places. People started telling me I didn't look well. When I stopped, the weight just came back over the years. With HCG I feel wonderful and full of energy, and I haven't had the problems I had before.

If you do HCG you are on a strict plan which you are not supposed to alter, so you have to be committed enough to stay within the rules. I haven't found it that hard but I don't have to cook for others or have meals as part of social or business engagements. I've found the restrictions so worth it for the results I'm getting. Maintainence is also addressed in the plan and others have succeeded very well, and I think if it doesn't work for me it will only be because I didn't follow the plan.

We are all individuals and have to decide what works best for us. For me, I am SO thankful to have this hope where I have had so little for the 59 previous years of my life.

I would like to apologize if my previous post was taken as negative. That was not my intention. My point is that if your only lifestyle change is the HCG then you will likely yo-yo diet right back to where you started once you stop taking HCG.

What works for you as an individual is much more important than any opinion posted on a forum like this. But it is my opinion that your attitude toward food and your understanding of how it effects your body is your greatest weapon in the battle to lose weight. HCG is just another tool like logging your food, and setting goals to help you acheive your goals.

Yes I relapsed and gained some of my weight back. I had to re-assess and reset my attitudes to move forward. That is why I am so keenly aware of the importance your mind plays in the process. I don't believe I am alone in my opinion that, for many, the solution is a change in our attitudes toward food.

There has been a lot of chatter here on Fitday about HCG. Most of it that I have read was from people who were just starting it and losing an incredible amount of weight. There haven't been a lot about those that used it and have been able to keep it off.

Anyone will lose weight if they go on a 500-calorie per day diet. I don't think there have been any scientific studies that show those using HCG lose more than those who don't.

My GF has kept off her weight for over a year. If most you have read is people that are starting it, how can you expect any long term loss from those people? They are just starting, what would you expect. That's like saying that 200 people bought XXX brand grass seeds and started off with dirt, 30 days later we haven't seen any long term succes for a new lawn. It just doesn't make since, now if you had said that most of the people that you talked to had used it a long time ago and didn't have long term success, that would be different.

Long term succes with HCG.
 

I did two rounds of HCG a year ago and lost 105lbs. I was severly obese and I really think that if I didn't do this, I either was going to have to have a surgical procedure or probably die. I was 25 and 346lbs. Now, I'm 240lbs as of this morning. It has to be a lifestyle change. I don't eat the same as I used to, or even think the same. I am starting a third round of it this week because I want to be in the normal weight range for the first time in my life. I am not making any excuses. I was fat because I made bad decisions with my eating habits and overall lifestyle. But this diet worked for me, and I know that it might not be the "safest" way (Since its usually recommended to loose only 2lbs a week or so), but if you truely want to loose it and keep it of, the changes are worth it and you feel better. Other than that, I met the love of my life, and have a huge boost in confidence. PLUS, I'M ALIVE!!!

congrats T.J.E, thus proving that the loss can be maitained for a long period of time.

Started HCG yesterday
 

I did a ton of research before I went this direction. There are pros and cons, but the cons are because the plan wasnt done correctly. It is doable.

I am not obese, but heavy for my height. My goal is to only loose 30-35 pounds and maintain. You do have to have dedication and mental endurance to do this tho'. I know I am not supposed to see the results YET, but I woke up this morning, weighed in, and I started at 137.5 and this morning I was at 135. My goal is 105 or 100. Im only 5'1", so you can see why I feel I am heavy for my stature.

I also drink Lean Shake (80z) and that really helps with curbing the appetite. I just want to regain some energy to be able to exercise and be at a healthy weight again. :)

Does anyone know a good site to order this from, or a good place to get it? I did a search online and found a site that looks ok but I'm a little hesitant to order diet plans online. There are so many scams out there on these. Thank you.

a source
 

Hi...i ordered from ghchealthproducts and it is a suitable product i would recommend. It does work, if u follow the protocol.

I am a true skeptic and was first told about the HCG diet from my anti-aging doctor a few years ago. I had 10 pounds to loose (hey im small so that is a lot for me) but I figured I could loose it with working out and aerobic exercise. But I was wrong. I have always been fit and thought I ate well. However, I wasn't as good as I thought at eating. All I did with all that working out was gain muscle over fat. I still had fat. And after having a baby over 40 I lost my tiny toned tummy and the c-section bulge. Finally a friend went on the diet and lost 25 lbs in her first round. I decided to try it and go the bio-identical route (hhcg KetoMist). OMG, I gained 4 lbs in the gorge days and lost it the first 2 days and then lost the other 10 lbs in 23 days. I transitioned then to P3. I have learned how to eat real food all the time, eat organic when I can afford it, watch my sugar and carbs not fats. I really think about portion size more and make better decisions on eating. Increased my protein with real food and feel much better. So yes you do learn how to eat properly if you read the books and do the diet as described. A cheat here and there does happen and it will be OK. Currently I am fighting off 3 lbs I put on somehow ( I think Halloween ). In two days I have lost 1.5 of the lbs I put on by doing a protein day and a P2 eating day at BMR. I am doing a protein day today and hopefully tomorrow I can go back to normal. You must weight daily, I know understand why.

So another thumbs up for the HCG.

HCG produces quick results
 

Hello. I went on the HCG diet a couple of years ago, and lost 23 pounds. What kept me going was seeing the scale go down so quick. I need motivation to stay on a diet, and this diet really motivates me. Also, I tweaked the diet some and it still worked for me. I added green beans, pickles, jalapeno peppers, and Reed's salad dressing. I mixed the veggies and ate unlimited amounts and I still lost. Doing this helps the diet to not be so mundane. For excercise, I walk 2 miles a day at work, and then at home, I work out on my incline trainer 3-5 times a week. As far as I'm concerned, I am eating healthier, and for my body, I know what it takes to lose weight. If you think about it, on this diet, you eat more greens, which are low calorie, and that is good for you. I am now 52, and Weight Watchers, Atkins, etc... doesn't work for me because on those diets, believe it or not, too much food, fat, calories, or starches, is allowed. You just have to find what works for YOU.

The HCG diet is a scam, and a risk to your health as well.

If you want to lose weight, it takes commitment - diet and exercise. It's hard at first, but there are no shortcuts. Luckily for you summer is coming. This means good weather for walking and biking (and running later) and lots of good quality fresh fruits and vegetables to eat.

How can you claim it to be a scam?

I would have said the HCG diet was ridiculous, too, were it not for the fact that my primary care physician of 20 years recommended it. He also suggested a more traditional diet program, but said this one has proven to be successful for a lot of people. The clinic he referred me to requires a battery of blood tests and the approval of your doctor before accepting clients.

After 4 weeks, I've lost 16 lbs, not as much as advertised but perfectly fine with me. I'm not hungry and feel great. On past diets of 1200 or more calories, I've been hungry, cranky, sleepy and generally felt like crap. The real test will be in 3 weeks when I move to Stage 3 and try to manage a more normal diet without the HCG hormone.

I believe this protocol works, but I wouldn't recommend going into it without doctor supervision. And nothing's going to be a permanent solution unless you're prepared to change the way you approach food. Having my husband do this along with me (although with less to lose) means we'll be able to support each other, now and on down the road to healthier lifestyles. Good luck to everyone trying to do the same.

I have been on the HCG diet too as recommended by my doctor. Couldn't lose weight by any other means. I needed to lose 15 pounds. I lost 15 pounds last April and have kept it off. Yes you have to change your eating habits but if you don't you will regain weight on any diet you try. The HCG diet taught me how to eat and what foods made me gain weight. If I choose to eat them anyway then it is my fault and I will gain weight. If I choose to eat healthy then I will continue to keep the weight off. I can eat more calories per day now than I every could before the HCG diet. It is amazing.

Hcg
 

Hello Everybody!!!

My name is Monique, I am so new to this site. I think this site is a great way to seek information, and find support! Anyway I am on Day 3 of my HCG, so sick of being over weight. I have had success on a few other diets like quick trim, and ali, I am not a big fan of taking pills so I thought HCG would be the best choice for me. Please keep posting your weight lost updates!!

I am currently 202lbs at 5'8 hoping to be 150lbs asap:)