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LisaA
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Posted: 28 August 2008 05:17 am |
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Hello! I'm a new member. After a lot of research I have decided to dive into the hcg diet. When I read other blogs they talk about phase 2, 3, and 4. I guess I'm a little fuzzy on 4, I thought you kind of just returned to 2 for starters. My other question of course is does it work and has anyone out there been on prescription medications while on the diet?
I am on levothyroid. topamax, & effexor XR and these are not optional. Has anyone out there had adverse effects with drug interactions, severe headaches while on the diet. Any unpleasant side-effects of the diet? Dizziness? Nausea?
I've got about 55 pounds to lose and I am ready to make the commitment. But I don't want this to be a joke. Trudeau came across as a bit of a flake, I could only thunb through his book. (I don't trust people who find a conspiracy lurking in every corner). But I have read Dr. Simeon's manuscript 3 times and find his work fascinating! Thanks!
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Kirsten
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Posted: 4 September 2008 05:40 am |
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| I started last Mon, now 10 days later (wed night) I have lost 15 lbs! It is the greatest diet ever!!!!
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LisaA
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Posted: 4 September 2008 03:40 pm |
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 Thank you so much for your response! I decided to order the hcg. It should be arriving any day. Have you been hungry? Did you do a colon cleanse before you started? Are you exercising during the program? Sorry I am bombing you with so many questions. You must be so jazzed! Are you going for a 4 week or 6 week run? Hope to hear from you Kristen!
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Kirsten
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Posted: 4 September 2008 04:44 pm |
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yeah, I'm totally jazzed! Yes, I also started exercising (mostly to get it in my system so I continue exercising once the diet ends). I am only doing a 4 week run. My doctor only recommends 4 weeks at a time for some reason. I was having pretty serious cravings week one, but noticed that they've died down this week. I am not hungry really at all. The meals are larger then you probably think they will be. I get hungry about an hour before dinner and an hour before lunch, but after eating am perfectly satisfied. i believe its all in your head. If you can train your brain and be committed to this, I think anyone can do it. I am doing the diet with 3 friends. One guy started well over 300 lbs. Imagine 500 calories for him! He's doing it just fine and is still power lifting during the diet. He has lost 24 lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. He's hoping to hit the 30+ mark and plans to do the diet again after his maintenance. Good luck! How much does it cost online? I did it through a doctor in Arizona. My hormone is not injectable though, its under the tongue. My doctor says it is the same thing.
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LisaA
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Posted: 5 September 2008 02:33 am |
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| I'm sure your doctor just wants to be sure you don't develop a tolerance to the hcg. The only way to extend it to 6-weeks is to take one day off from administration every week. Did you read Dr. Simeon's paper? Sublingual delivery of hcg twice a day versus subcutaneous injection of hcg once a day is essentially the same. You may experience more of peak and drop of with the sublingual administration since administration i the subcutaneous or intramuscular tissues would be delivered more evenly over time. The injections are only available from europe. Mine are coming from the top rated company on-line for that stuff. Shipping was $30, the price for 3, 6-week runs $68.99. Another recommended site sold the necessary syringes, dilutions, directions for use etc, for about $70 incl. shipping. It is so cool you have friends to diet with. I am completely jealous ( in a nice way)! I can't wait for my hcg to arrive. Please keep me posted on your progress! Lisa
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flo
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Posted: 5 September 2008 07:02 am |
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I started three weeks ago and lost 10 lbs. I'm on the sublingual. Haven't had any yearnings for starches or sweets at all, but yesterday I overdid it with sashimi, cucumbers and lovely tofu. (Protein cravings galore!) Today, I craved and ate bakenets. Gee, I felt so greasy inside. So, I countered with a peach and an apple. So, I am off. What do I do now? Do I resume the hcg and go back to 500 calories, stop the hcg (for how long?) or what? Any ideas? I'm paying $300 a month for the meds, phentermine and sennacot.
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LisaA
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Posted: 5 September 2008 12:29 pm |
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| Flo, you must immediately get back on track from everything I've read. Remember your ultimate goal is to shed that 3rd type of fat and reset your hypothalamus. This diet isn't forever, but you must put this mistake behind you and proceed with vigilance! Keep your eye on your goal. Have you read Dr. Simeon's Protocol? You might go through that for a little inspiration. Next time you feel tempted drink some tea instead. You can do this!
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Kirsten
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Posted: 5 September 2008 05:58 pm |
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Flo,
Eat nothing but 5 apples. restart the HCG immediately. It is probably still in your system. You have to stay focused, (I know sushi is one of my cravings for sure....) but any little slip (even a lick of a spoon) can throw things off for days. Get back on board. You can do it!
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Kirsten
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Posted: 5 September 2008 06:59 pm |
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| By the way 16.5 lbs and I'm not even at 2 weeks yet! 2 weeks will be in 3 days! This is the greatest diet I've ever been on. Everyone should try it.
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LisaA
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Posted: 5 September 2008 09:55 pm |
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| :Whooohoooooo Kristen!!!!!! Way to go girl! Every day I check my mail box so I can join the quest! You are doing soooo great. Congrats!
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campycin
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Posted: 11 September 2008 09:27 pm |
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I have never heard about this - what is it and where do you get it?
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King Corn
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Posted: 13 November 2008 07:28 am |
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You can get HCG, the supplies and all the information that you need at <LINK REMOVED - PLEASE READ POSTING GUIDELINES>. Check out the before and after videos to see if it works. How's over 100lbs lost in under 6 months? I would say that it works. 
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tdgilly1
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Posted: 26 February 2009 09:44 pm |
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| Could you please send the link of where to get HCG and all info to me at tdgilly1 @ yahoo.com? I here you can get overseas. Is this the same hcg that everyone is having sucsess with?
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LuckyWestie
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Posted: 27 February 2009 05:05 pm |
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King Corn wrote: You can get HCG, the supplies and all the information that you need at <LINK REMOVED - PLEASE READ POSTING GUIDELINES>. Check out the before and after videos to see if it works. How's over 100lbs lost in under 6 months? I would say that it works.
Hi! I'm a new member and have been on the HCG diet for almost 4 weeks. Lost 22 lbs and 19 inches during first 14 days!
King Corn, would you mind sending the link for the supplies and information you mentioned in your post to LuckyWestie55 @ gmail.com
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tdgilly1
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Posted: 19 March 2009 03:06 am |
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 Are you doing injection ? How many CC's if so? What are you really eating?
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Zoe Isabella
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Posted: 11 April 2009 08:12 pm |
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Hi Everyone,
I'm a new memeber - just came across the site today and have a few questions about the HCG Protocol when it comes to prescription medications and the effect that it has on the diet. Has anyone known of people on anti-inflamatories, anti-depressants or muscle relaxers that have been on the diet without them interfering? I'm meeting with a lady next week to pick up my HCG and just want to make sure that I give it the best chance.
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Zoe Isabella
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Posted: 12 April 2009 01:51 am |
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Hi Lisa,
My name is Zoe and I recently came across your blog in a Diet & Weight Loss Forum talking about the HCG Diet. Did you try it? How did it go? I'd like to hear of your experience. I am also looking for someone who has tried it while being on depression meds. Do you know of anyone? I'd like to hear how it worked for them as well. I hope that I hear from you soon. Thanks.
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Calalily4
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Posted: 23 April 2009 06:08 am |
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Hi Zoe,
I've lost 85lbs in 6 months on HCg with a doctor. I'm on the third day of my third cycle, which I ordered online. I take Ativan, an anti-anxiety med, and it's had no effect. The good thing is, HCg normalizes the hormones in the body and can eliminate many depression symptoms. I see a Naturopathic MD. He weened me off my prozac, which I was on for over 5 years, and now I take b-12 injections/tryptophan daily. I feel amazing. I would recommend seeing a doctor for your first round and not just buy it on the internet. Every medication is different, and every person's chemistry is different.
Good luck,
Alicia
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Zoe Isabella
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Posted: 24 April 2009 05:30 am |
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Hi Alicia,
Oh My Gosh, thank you so much for your input!!! Your success is so amazing. What an inspiration you are going to be for me. I have been on it for 7 days and I have lost 8 pounds. I just have to tell you what amazes me the most; it's my energy. I haven't had to take a nap in a week, even after waking up after only 5-6 hours sleep (I usually would need no less than 8-10 hours a day - even though the hours may not have been consecutive, having to take a nap after getting kids off to school still used up a good part of my day). Also, I have had very, very minimal hunger pains (mainly because it's been time for dinner and I've been too busy doing other things). I have had no cravings, no drooling over chocolate or sweets (which is a big one for me because I've always had such a sweet tooth). I'm hoping to do "2 Rounds". Since you have done multiple rounds I have a couple questions; how long did you wait in between before starting up again? And also, what was your doctors reaction to trying something that is supposed to be so "hush, hush"? It seems to me to be the HEALTHIEST diet I have ever been on and I can only hope that my success can be as good as yours. Keep it up and thanks again for your input.
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Calalily4
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Posted: 24 April 2009 06:58 am |
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Hi Zoe,
My doctor is the one who suggested I try HCg. I had never heard of it before. My doctor's a naturopath, while he believes there is a time and place for prescription meds, he provides the option of doing things holistically. He did it himself and lost 100lbs. I agree, the energy level is amazing. I suffer from anxiety and depression, so I know what it feels like to drag yourself out of bed. There are a few other perks I've experienced, including my psoriasis goes into remission whenever I'm on it. Be careful regarding birth control, HCg makes people very fertile (men and women). My husband and I take special precautions when I'm in the middle of a round. To answer your question, you need to wait 6 weeks after the first round before you start a second. If you need to do a third you need to weight 8 weeks. Immediately following the diet, make sure you don't introduce carbs or sugar. You can gain it back VERY quickly. I slipped once and gained 5lbs in 2 days. And then in the 3 weeks following that, slowly introduce carbs, do not just jump in. Try eating something and check your weight the next morning. If your weight goes up at all, do not eat carbs that day. Another thing I noticed is that my weight loss stops on the diet if I eat and artificial sweetner. My brother-in-law experienced the same thing. I've got loads of advise, but I don't want to overwhelm you now. Just take it one day at time and keep me posted. I'm up to 8lbs lost on this round and I'm on day 5. Keep up the great work!
Alicia
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Zoe Isabella
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Posted: 28 April 2009 07:58 am |
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Hey,
Just thought I'd let everyone know that I've been on the HCG for 10 days and have lost 11 pounds. Easiest diet I've ever tried.
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SEL
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Posted: 5 May 2009 04:39 pm |
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| Can you use lotions (Aveeno), toothpaste, deodorant, make-up while you are on the HCG Diet? Also did you ever have a day that you did not loose a pound or platform?
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lampasaspoke
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Posted: 20 May 2009 07:26 pm |
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| So where to you find the diet plan that goes along with these shots? I have a buddy that did this and lost 80 lbs. It cost him about $1500
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lilcharlie
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Posted: 21 May 2009 01:12 am |
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| Could you send me the site where you got your hcg? I've ordered some on 4/29 and it still hasn't arrived yet. I would like to order some for my son. Thank you
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lilcharlie
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Posted: 21 May 2009 01:16 am |
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| You can find tons of information on yahoo groups hcg protocal and hcg support. It will be alot of help.
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SEL
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Posted: 21 May 2009 06:50 pm |
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| I am interested where you purchased it on line as well.
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newleaseonlife
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Posted: 19 June 2009 01:54 pm |
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Calalily4 wrote: Hi Zoe,
My doctor is the one who suggested I try HCg. I had never heard of it before. My doctor's a naturopath, while he believes there is a time and place for prescription meds, he provides the option of doing things holistically. He did it himself and lost 100lbs. I agree, the energy level is amazing. I suffer from anxiety and depression, so I know what it feels like to drag yourself out of bed. There are a few other perks I've experienced, including my psoriasis goes into remission whenever I'm on it. Be careful regarding birth control, HCg makes people very fertile (men and women). My husband and I take special precautions when I'm in the middle of a round. To answer your question, you need to wait 6 weeks after the first round before you start a second. If you need to do a third you need to weight 8 weeks. Immediately following the diet, make sure you don't introduce carbs or sugar. You can gain it back VERY quickly. I slipped once and gained 5lbs in 2 days. And then in the 3 weeks following that, slowly introduce carbs, do not just jump in. Try eating something and check your weight the next morning. If your weight goes up at all, do not eat carbs that day. Another thing I noticed is that my weight loss stops on the diet if I eat and artificial sweetner. My brother-in-law experienced the same thing. I've got loads of advise, but I don't want to overwhelm you now. Just take it one day at time and keep me posted. I'm up to 8lbs lost on this round and I'm on day 5. Keep up the great work!
Alicia
Your the first person on the boards that I read mentions HCG making you more fertile.......really???
I wish more ppl that finished there round of hcg would come back and post and tell us how it all went.
Last edited on 19 June 2009 01:57 pm by newleaseonlife
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